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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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Impreza Rally / Track/ STi Fire Extinguisher & Bracket on eBay, also, Subaru, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 11-Feb-09 16:18:12 GMT)


I've just bought one of these...Alan
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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Great idea, would like extinguisher + bracket please

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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Any ideas what dimensions these are, 2ltrs seems quite big as most car ones I have seen are between 600g and 1ltr
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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1/ T5OLF
2/ RA Dunk + bracket
3/ 340BHP-WRX + bracket
4/ Tucker - just bracket
5/ Merv + bracket
6/ RRH + bracket
7/ AndrewC + bracket (possibly once I've seen one!)
8/ STiFreak + bracket
9/ RS2 JIM
10/ jasonius + bracket
11/ Stuart Page + bracket
12/ Ali37 + Bracket
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JonMc
Any ideas what dimensions these are, 2ltrs seems quite big as most car ones I have seen are between 600g and 1ltr
Yes that's a good point, where's these pics..
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Arch
What is the delivery charge on two of these and again on 3
thanks
Postage should be the same price as one but I'll check.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Any ideas what dimensions these are, 2ltrs seems quite big as most car ones I have seen are between 600g and 1ltr
They fit fine mate, I had my fitted with standard WRX seats. The slide adjuster is close but just about clears.

I have some pics but can't upload as yet, I installed windows 7 this morning and can't see the memory card in my computer now. As soon as I get it sorted I'll add some pics.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JonMc
Any ideas what dimensions these are, 2ltrs seems quite big as most car ones I have seen are between 600g and 1ltr
They are approx 17" long and 4.5" dia.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Bracket is just about the same but extinguisher is bigger and AFFF rather than messy powder.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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1/ T5OLF
2/ RA Dunk + bracket
3/ 340BHP-WRX + bracket
4/ Tucker - just bracket
5/ Merv + bracket
6/ RRH + bracket
7/ AndrewC + bracket (possibly once I've seen one!)
8/ STiFreak + bracket
9/ RS2 JIM
10/ jasonius + bracket
11/ Stuart Page + bracket
12/ Ali37 + Bracket
13/Rich_wrex + bracket

Me too

Cheers

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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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1/ T5OLF
2/340BHP-WRX + bracket
3/ Tucker - just bracket
4/ Merv + bracket
5/ RRH + bracket
6/AndrewC + bracket (possibly once I've seen one!)
7/ STiFreak + bracket
8/ RS2 JIM
9/ jasonius + bracket
10/ Stuart Page + bracket
11/ Ali37 + Bracket
12/ Rich_wrex + bracket


soz peeps, had a change of plan, im out of this, thought it better to let you know now rather than further down the line
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:51 AM
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pics pics pics
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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Sorry about the delay guys, had lappy issues and a very ill baby to deal with.

Have a look and see what you think. I have the seat fully back but you can move it forward a tad if need be.



Moved forward:


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Thanks for getting the pics up, definately want one!

Let me know when/where payment etc as would like quite soon.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Stuart Page
Thanks for getting the pics up, definately want one!

Let me know when/where payment etc as would like quite soon.
I'll keep it open till this Sunday the 22nd Stuart.

You can pay the company direct for the extinguisher, I'll pass the usernames on the them, it's safer and easier for everyone that way.

Payment for brackets comes to me and I'll pass it on the the machine shop.

The only thing you will need to do is drill the 2 holes for mounting the extinguisher to the bracket, the seat mounting holes are pre drilled.

The 2 extinguisher mounting bolts and washers will be sent out with the bracket.

If you don't have access to a drill I can sort that out but will need the hole centre measurements.

I have not asked for the extinguisher mount holes to be drilled just in case some of the extinguisher brackets are different.

Is that Ok with everyone?

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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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Any update on the postage costs for 2 extinguishers.
thanks
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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1/ T5OLF
2/340BHP-WRX + bracket
3/ Tucker - just bracket
4/ Merv + bracket
5/ RRH + bracket
6/AndrewC + bracket (possibly once I've seen one!)
7/ STiFreak + bracket
8/ RS2 JIM
9/ jasonius + bracket
10/ Stuart Page + bracket
11/ Ali37 + Bracket
12/ Rich_wrex + bracket
13/ JonMc - 2 without brackets
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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actually, im gonna go for something a bit smaller.

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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Arch
Any update on the postage costs for 2 extinguishers.
thanks
Archie

Just waiting for a response to my email. They told me it would be 20 quid for 10 delivered to my house so 2 should be the same as price as one, if that makes sense.
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too big for me im afraid cheers anyway
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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No worries, it is big item but I've seen how quick the small ones empty.

1/ T5OLF
2/340BHP-WRX + bracket
3/ Tucker - just bracket
4/ Merv + bracket
5/ RRH + bracket
6/AndrewC + bracket (possibly once I've seen one!)
7/ STiFreak + bracket
8/ RS2 JIM
9/ jasonius + bracket
10/ Stuart Page + bracket
11/ Ali37 + Bracket
12/ JonMc - 2 without brackets
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Sorry, I'll have to pull out as I'm skint..

Out of interest, has this been tried with different OE seats, ie mine (05 WRX EU) has the seat slider bar across the front and not a **** like in the pics..?

Looks like it could be a bit too close to adjust the seat IYSWIM..?

Just a thought..

1/ T5OLF
2/340BHP-WRX + bracket
3/ Tucker - just bracket
4/ Merv + bracket
5/ RRH + bracket
6/AndrewC + bracket (possibly once I've seen one!)
7/ STiFreak + bracket
8/ RS2 JIM
9/ Stuart Page + bracket
10/ Ali37 + Bracket
11/ JonMc - 2 without brackets
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jasonius
Sorry, I'll have to pull out as I'm skint..

Out of interest, has this been tried with different OE seats, ie mine (05 WRX EU) has the seat slider bar across the front and not a **** like in the pics..?

Looks like it could be a bit too close to adjust the seat IYSWIM..?

Just a thought..

1/ T5OLF
2/340BHP-WRX + bracket
3/ Tucker - just bracket
4/ Merv + bracket
5/ RRH + bracket
6/AndrewC + bracket (possibly once I've seen one!)
7/ STiFreak + bracket
8/ RS2 JIM
9/ Stuart Page + bracket
10/ Ali37 + Bracket
11/ JonMc - 2 without brackets
12/
Good point, only tried in a classic. Newage owners may have fitting issues.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by T5OLF
Good point, only tried in a classic. Newage owners may have fitting issues.
Not sure about the later ones, but my bug has the same handle as the classics.

This is what it will be replacing and I don't see clearance being an issue

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Originally Posted by JonMc
Not sure about the later ones, but my bug has the same handle as the classics.

This is what it will be replacing and I don't see clearance being an issue


Cheers for that, look's like it will fit fine.
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JonMc
Any ideas what dimensions these are, 2ltrs seems quite big as most car ones I have seen are between 600g and 1ltr
1.75 litres - 2.4 litres is the usual size for a vehicle mounted AFFF extinguisher.

HTH.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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I take it communications with the supplier is an issue Surely its not hard to find out the postage costs
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I'd like one too please, fingers crossed it fits my Bug

1/ T5OLF
2/340BHP-WRX + bracket
3/ Tucker - just bracket
4/ Merv + bracket
5/ RRH + bracket
6/AndrewC + bracket (possibly once I've seen one!)
7/ STiFreak + bracket
8/ RS2 JIM
9/ Stuart Page + bracket
10/ Ali37 + Bracket
11/ JonMc - 2 without brackets
12/ Scoobychick + bracket
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Originally Posted by T5OLF
Hi mate, yeah still a tenner either way. He is ordering alloy this week so should ready sometime next week I hope.
Hello mate

Are the brackets ready yet, and who do I pay!?

Thanks

Tucker
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Put me down for just the fire eater. More likely to have a fire in the garage than in the car at the mo

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2/340BHP-WRX + bracket
3/ Tucker - just bracket
4/ Merv + bracket
5/ RRH + bracket
6/AndrewC + bracket (possibly once I've seen one!)
7/ STiFreak + bracket
8/ RS2 JIM
9/ Stuart Page + bracket
10/ Ali37 + Bracket
11/ JonMc - 2 without brackets
12/ Scoobychick + bracket
13/ Mark A
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