bdean10

I plan to take my '04 SL55 to the Silver State Classic in September (if you have not heard of it, its where they open up US 318 for a day and take off the speed limits on a 90 mile stretch. Its pretty regulated though - for instance as a 1st timer I am limited to 110mph average/124max). To do that I need to mount a fire extinguisher inside someplace!! Has anybody done that or know anybody in the San francisco Bay area who might do that without messing up the interior?

thanks

Bob

jmf003

Hey! That's great!

I've not done or seen a fire extinguisher installation on an SL but if you're open for suggestions, I'd suggest a temporary installation (straps, not bolts) on the floor behind the passenger seat.

Good luck!

DFW01E55

What would happen if you said, Oops, sorry, I averaged 140 and maxed at 170.

No t-shirt for you?

I suppose that entry in year 2 might be a no go.

Sorry I can't help on the extinguisher.

Erunithug

i know of someone in the bay area that may be able to help you... send me a PM.

IngenereAMG

If I remember correctly, if you exceed your designated speed you can be ticketed by the NV highway patrol.

Fantasm

lol do they treat it as a regular ticket over the posted speed limit, or only your given speed limit?

would be funny to get one of those tickets either way

bdean10

I think you just lose the game - there's 100 observers!!. There is in fact an unlimited speed section and somebody did the run at an average speed a little over 207mph for the 90 miles and now has the guiness record for highway driving.

kevinpuri

didnt the R129 600's have fire extinguishers mounted under the front of the passenger seat? Maby get soem ideas from lookin at that?

These are the parts used:

MA000 860 33 80 Fire extinguisher (2.220kg)

MA000 866 05 71 Strap

MA000 866 02 14 Bracket
MA129 868 0012 Angle
MA001 994 28 45 Lock (x2)
MA129 990 05 12 Screw (x2)
MA301 990 00 42 Washer (x2)
MN07983 004235 Sheet metal screw (x2)

Here are some pictures

http://www.fototime.com/6319FDBF0747D0C/orig.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/7084F1A3B98CBF2/standard.jpg


hope this helps

Vadim @ FD

Oh, the memories of Silver State Classic!

I ran it four times, back in my Ford days in early 90s.

Last time I ran in 1995, lost front tire thread at 160 mph ....... that was fun!

And that was THE last time.



Getting back to your question, on SL, you need to mount it to where it is within your reach. I would recommend on the passenger side next to transmission tunnel.

JDB

Is there any chance about hearing "the rest of the story" about losing a tire in your Ford at 160 mph?

Certainly sounds as though there is more to be told about that incident.

JDB

jmf003

+1

bdean10

Does sound like an interesting story!!

I actually had a blow out in my SL 2 weeks ago - merely annoying though. I had goo not a spare (looking for one those now) and NOBODY (try 37 calls) between Yosemite and the SF bay area has 285/35/18s so it was a 150 mile tow. 3 of us are going to the Nevada run. 1 has an NSX and is mounting his extinguisher as you suggest. The other is considering entering the 110mph deal - then just abandoning his Tshirt.

Bob

clint999

didnt the R129 600's have fire extinguishers mounted under the front of the passenger seat? Maby get soem ideas from lookin at that?

These are the parts used:

MA000 860 33 80 Fire extinguisher (2.220kg)

MA000 866 05 71 Strap

MA000 866 02 14 Bracket
MA129 868 0012 Angle
MA001 994 28 45 Lock (x2)
MA129 990 05 12 Screw (x2)
MA301 990 00 42 Washer (x2)
MN07983 004235 Sheet metal screw (x2)

Here are some pictures

http://www.fototime.com/6319FDBF0747D0C/orig.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/7084F1A3B98CBF2/standard.jpg


hope this helps