Fire extinguisher

KonaDog06 · 10-27-2011, 09:37 PM

There is a black 2003 575 on EBay that has the factory fire extinguisher located in the trunk. Have not seen this before. Usually they are located on passenger floor next to door sill on both 550 and 575's I've seen. Curious whether this was optional or possibly a later location.
Bill
FL

Killer58 · 10-28-2011, 04:57 AM

My guess is that it was relocated by a dealer.

Not sure it is very useful back there.

Brian · 10-28-2011, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer58

My guess is that it was relocated by a dealer.

Not sure it is very useful back there.

Actually I am pretty sure it is not.

Fire extinguishers are for battling your way out of a fire, not back in.

If there is a fire I am off to 7-11 looking for some marshmellows.

tazandjan · 10-28-2011, 09:44 AM

They are really handy for snagging ladies' clothing, but that is about it.

I am with Brian, if an aluminum body car starts burning, and is not a classic like the rejuvenated PF Spider with a steel body, let it burn.

KonaDog06 · 11-09-2011, 06:30 AM

One further question on the factory fire extinguishers.
Are they rechargeable?

Contemplating adding this option to my car (for looks apparently).
Thanks,
Bill
FL

tazandjan · 11-09-2011, 09:16 AM

Bill- Will look at mine next time I take her out. Looks like the extinguisher has a charging port, but not 100% sure. The 575M WSM just shows how to mount it. Let me know if you want me to post those instructions. Should be no problem as long as your interior is one of the standard colors with no contrasting stitching so you can pick up a cover or have one made. Looks like there are tons of colors available from the 575M parts catalog, but the prices range from expensive to outrageous.

KonaDog06 · 11-09-2011, 10:51 AM

Thanks Taz. Think I may have stumbled over those installation pages in WSM you sent, but not sure.
The effort would be pursued through Ferrari ads, EBay and similar. Ferrari probably values them a little higher than I can.
The 360/550/575 generation extinguishers all look to be the same as do the mounts and covers depending on the colors obviously.

Bill
Fl

tazandjan · 11-09-2011, 11:13 AM

Bill- Affirmative, I looked in the old WSM I had before I got a complete one, and the instructions are in there.

wetpet · 11-09-2011, 02:44 PM

not a terrible option as many shows require one onboard, if that is what you are into.

tazandjan · 11-09-2011, 03:16 PM

Bill- Looks like it can indeed be recharged.

KonaDog06 · 11-10-2011, 04:55 AM

Thank you Taz, that helps.

Bill
FL

10-27-2011, 09:37 PM	#1
KonaDog06 Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Florida Ferrari Life Posts: 51 Name: Bill	Fire extinguisher There is a black 2003 575 on EBay that has the factory fire extinguisher located in the trunk. Have not seen this before. Usually they are located on passenger floor next to door sill on both 550 and 575's I've seen. Curious whether this was optional or possibly a later location. Bill FL Attached Images

10-28-2011, 09:44 AM	#4
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	They are really handy for snagging ladies' clothing, but that is about it. I am with Brian, if an aluminum body car starts burning, and is not a classic like the rejuvenated PF Spider with a steel body, let it burn. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

11-09-2011, 09:16 AM	#6
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Bill- Will look at mine next time I take her out. Looks like the extinguisher has a charging port, but not 100% sure. The 575M WSM just shows how to mount it. Let me know if you want me to post those instructions. Should be no problem as long as your interior is one of the standard colors with no contrasting stitching so you can pick up a cover or have one made. Looks like there are tons of colors available from the 575M parts catalog, but the prices range from expensive to outrageous. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

11-09-2011, 11:13 AM	#8
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Bill- Affirmative, I looked in the old WSM I had before I got a complete one, and the instructions are in there. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

11-09-2011, 02:44 PM	#9
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,600 Name: Ed	not a terrible option as many shows require one onboard, if that is what you are into. Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

10-28-2011, 04:57 AM	#2
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	My guess is that it was relocated by a dealer. Not sure it is very useful back there.

11-09-2011, 06:30 AM	#5
KonaDog06 Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Florida Ferrari Life Posts: 51 Name: Bill	One further question on the factory fire extinguishers. Are they rechargeable? Contemplating adding this option to my car (for looks apparently). Thanks, Bill FL

11-09-2011, 10:51 AM	#7
KonaDog06 Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Florida Ferrari Life Posts: 51 Name: Bill	Thanks Taz. Think I may have stumbled over those installation pages in WSM you sent, but not sure. The effort would be pursued through Ferrari ads, EBay and similar. Ferrari probably values them a little higher than I can. The 360/550/575 generation extinguishers all look to be the same as do the mounts and covers depending on the colors obviously. Bill Fl

11-09-2011, 03:16 PM	#10
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Bill- Looks like it can indeed be recharged. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

11-10-2011, 04:55 AM	#11
KonaDog06 Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Florida Ferrari Life Posts: 51 Name: Bill	Thank you Taz, that helps. Bill FL

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