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kenshapiro2002
post Nov 28 2025, 02:29 PM
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Anybody use the Rennline seat mount? Not sure where I want to put a fire extinguisher, but this looks like a neat solution without making holes. Any pics of other mounting places appreciated. On my last 914 I just kept it behind my seat!
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post Nov 28 2025, 02:36 PM
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I'm using his!

Look here

https://914-6werkshop.com/
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post Nov 28 2025, 03:14 PM
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@mb911

I'm using his!

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I am out of stock and still considering another run or not
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post Nov 29 2025, 01:12 PM
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I went with the Element extinguisher. They are are very small footprint, can mount anywhere. Also put out any type of fire without leaving a mess at all. From what they advertise, it last 3 times longer than a typical pull and squeeze type. Even comes with the mounting clip. I measured it and it will fit beautifully under either seat.


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post Nov 29 2025, 01:55 PM
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I went with the Element extinguisher. They are are very small footprint, can mount anywhere. Also put out any type of fire without leaving a mess at all. From what they advertise, it last 3 times longer than a typical pull and squeeze type. Even comes with the mounting clip. I measured it and it will fit beautifully under either seat.


Thanks. Just read about it and ordered one. They owe you a commission!
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post Nov 29 2025, 02:38 PM
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Pretty critical review/demonstration of the Element here at about 20 minutes in.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzV07iUE9eQ
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post Nov 29 2025, 04:28 PM
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The only "miracle" fire extinguisher I've seen used was a Halon. I bought one the next day (30years ago). Purple K is similar.

Due to enviromental costs they have gotten expensive and I'm not completely sure it's the same stuff.

This is a possibility I'd look into on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Amerex-Halotron-Exti...4787&sr=8-3

They couldn't completely outlaw them due to the needs of the avaition crowd (I believe) but they wanted to.

Halon is a type of refrigerant...

It displaces the oxygen (big time!) and also goes through a phase change from liquid to gas which absorbs HEAT like a mofo.

I believe that it is by far the best way to put out a gasoline fire hands down.

It's INSTANTANEOUS!
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post Nov 29 2025, 05:03 PM
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I read differing opinions/reviews on the Element. What made me decide against it was looking at a car that had a fire and hearing that the Element the previous owner had used to try to put out the fire didn't make a dent in the flames. They used two of them but still ended up losing the fight. It is currently in new hands and undergoing a restoration. I ended up with Ben's FE mount (I actually ended up buying three of them) and a 5lb purple K FE. Ben's mount accommodated the larger FE. I'm not sure 2.5lbs is enough to put out a fire on the verge of becoming fully involved. 5lbs might not do it either, but it gives me a better chance. The heavier FE does cause the mount to "bounce" a bit when driving, but not too much. It doesn't impede on the passenger's leg room. Just a great and economical solution. I hope he decides to make more. Obviously the best strategy is prevention, but you still have to be prepared.
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post Nov 29 2025, 09:21 PM
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QUOTE(Ninja @ Nov 29 2025, 03:28 PM) *

The only "miracle" fire extinguisher I've seen used was a Halon. I bought one the next day (30years ago). Purple K is similar.

Due to enviromental costs they have gotten expensive and I'm not completely sure it's the same stuff.

This is a possibility I'd look into on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Amerex-Halotron-Exti...4787&sr=8-3

They couldn't completely outlaw them due to the needs of the avaition crowd (I believe) but they wanted to.

Halon is a type of refrigerant...

It displaces the oxygen (big time!) and also goes through a phase change from liquid to gas which absorbs HEAT like a mofo.

I believe that it is by far the best way to put out a gasoline fire hands down.

It's INSTANTANEOUS!


The challenge for Halon is dispersal. It works best in confined or enclosed spaces.
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post Nov 30 2025, 06:24 AM
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Sorry if I miss led anyone, I’ve never used the Element before. There is always the hope you never have to use an extinguisher. This is why I went through the entire electrical system when I bought it and also replaced all the fuel lines and connections with a fittings and braided stainless to give me the best chance. The car was a literal ticking time bomb when I bought it for the PO. The people that worked on it for him had moved the battery to the front because of the Hell hole rot, and also put in a new fuel pump. They didn’t even mount the fuel pump to the chassis and it had 5 hose clamps in about a 7 inch space! And the worst part of it all, is they zip tied the fuel lines to the battery cable underneath the Fuel Tank!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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