Hoping for some help from fellow vert, FRC or Z06 owners.

Per a previous thread I started about which seat side to install a Brey Krause fire extinguisher mount, I am now exploring a trunk mount instead.

I tried the seat mount and I don't like the idea of losing the plastic trim covers over the mounting bolts and my better half simply does not like it in the passenger area as she's afraid she will bump it, get her purse snagged (yep, that's what she said) and the overall feeling that it is in the way.

I thought about moving it over to the driver's side, however if I do that I still don't like the idea of exposing the seat mounting bolts and any aftermarket floor mat like those by Lloyds, need to be fitted under the seat mount, which is another reason I'm considering the trunk mount.

I really like the aluminum quick release mount that came with the fire extinguisher and I'm thinking about getting a matching aluminum section and then mounting the extinguisher on my trunk partition. I could drill holes through the partition and then using the existing mounting bolts simply screw and attach the mount using the secondary aluminum section on the other side of the partition for support.

Has anyone tried this or can someone offer me a better alternative? I know that by mounting the extinguisher in the trunk, I don't have immediate access to it like I do if it is mounting inside the cockpit, however it's still better than nothing.

Would love to see some pics of trunk mounted extinguishers for more ideas.

Thanks!

 

Here's mine, no holes are drilled into the car.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...her-mount.html

 

the best fire extinguisher is when the dept comes and soaks down the burning hulk as I am on the phone with my insurance agent talking about payouts.

 

Mine is in the cabin for quick access if needed.

 

Where did you mount it Bill?

 

In front of passenger seat. Never an issue with the passengers at all.

 

Thanks for the picture. This shows exactly what I'm trying to work around. I personally like the extinguisher mounted on the passenger seat bracket. 90% of the time, I don't have a passenger, so when my wife does ride along, I could simply remove the extinguisher and put it in the trunk. That way she "won't get her purse caught". Did you also install the power seat stop guard?

However, with my Lloyds mats, I would need to install the seat mount over them in order to keep them. No biggie, however I would still like to do something about the exposed seat hardware. I may pick up a second set of the plastic seat rail covers/ends and maybe attack them with a dremel and remove the interior facing sides so that I can still slip them over the mounting bolts and they still fit around the Brey Krause mounting bar.

Hmmm...

 

I notched the covers with a dremel tool then sanded the edges with 1000 grit wet dry paper.

 

Thanks for (re) posting this picture. I had seen it before and that's why I was suprised when my plastic covers would not fit back over the mounting bar.

When you say "notched" does that mean cut? I have a dremel, however I'm not sure if I should just grind them down or cut into them. About how much plastic did you need to remove?

 

I'll pull it off and take a pic and post them.... be back.....

Back......

 

Wow! Thanks a lot. I appreciate you taking the time for the photo!

Another example of why this forum rocks!

 

No problem, in the 10+ years I've been here, I've been helped many times by members. It's an easy job, took about 1/2 hour to cut test fit and replace. It looks more finished with the trim in place. Just incase you didn't see this in the other post that I edited. Bill

 

Thanks again. Both these pictures give me a great starting point. Did you use the little dremel saw blade and just cut through? I'm thinking about taping off the lines, starting the cuts with a utility knife and then finishing the cuts with the dremel saw.

 

I did it with a disc, but I think your idea is better. might get a cleaner line.

 

If you use a dremel saw, use one with a high TPI count (something like 60tpi) otherwise that blade is going to do some serious jumping.

The ideal tool would be a band saw or table saw, but work with what you have.

You can also use a heat gun or hair dryer to smooth out the finish of the cut one you have it sanded to your liking.

 

I did the same thing with mine.