OzS550
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For my speed event next week I need to fit a fire extinguisher and I have been unable to find any brackets to suit the S550. BKAuto in the US are currently developing one but it won't be ready for next week so I had no option but to do my own...
I was pleased to see the round bar running under the seat with plenty of space under it.
CAMS approved 1 kg fire extinguisher from local auto shop.
Alcohol swabs to clean everything because I'm going to use some double sided tape - just to make the install easier, not hold the extinguisher!
6mm dense rubber from Clarks Rubber to step out the bracket slightly from the round bar. Double sided tape both sides of the rubber strip.
Four hose clamps should do it and it certainly feels secure. CAMS regs state the extinguisher has to be in reach of the driver, able to be removed without tools or help of crew and withstand 25 Gs.
1.5 Kg of extinguisher @ 25G should equate to 375 N (37.5 kg of force), so each clamp needs to hold less than 10 Kg.
Tucked up out the way and virtually impossible to see. Moves with the electric seat.
Find out next week if it passes scrutineering.
I was pleased to see the round bar running under the seat with plenty of space under it.
CAMS approved 1 kg fire extinguisher from local auto shop.
Alcohol swabs to clean everything because I'm going to use some double sided tape - just to make the install easier, not hold the extinguisher!
6mm dense rubber from Clarks Rubber to step out the bracket slightly from the round bar. Double sided tape both sides of the rubber strip.
Four hose clamps should do it and it certainly feels secure. CAMS regs state the extinguisher has to be in reach of the driver, able to be removed without tools or help of crew and withstand 25 Gs.
1.5 Kg of extinguisher @ 25G should equate to 375 N (37.5 kg of force), so each clamp needs to hold less than 10 Kg.
Tucked up out the way and virtually impossible to see. Moves with the electric seat.
Find out next week if it passes scrutineering.
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