OEM fire extinguisher and mount

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by pavo335

I must say I thought is was tight with the back screws but with the front it is very very stable now

Are you talking about your experience with hectic last night ?

I also did the same mistake as you and just screwed in 2 holes but it was too unstable so figure those 4 screws are for something

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by pavo335

Ok first thanks vinney, I just thought the extra holes in the bracket were for different seats. Now I just spent 10 minutes and put in the other 4.

So my suggestion is 1. Tap the two easy to get to holes without the braket. 2. Mount the bracket with the flat ended bolts and then 3. Tap the front holes with the 2 screws that have the star head and a protruding bit as this is easier to guide the screw into the hole whilst not being able to see it.

I must say I thought is was tight with the back screws but with the front it is very very stable now

No problem mate. Glad it's in properly as it could potentially be quite dangerous. I had wondered why you thought it was so easy because I originally complained that it was hard to see all of the holes. I will attempt installing this one more time without removing the seat. I think tapping the two easy to get holes first is a good idea, will definitely give that a go. Also, any recommendation for a fire extinguisher that is a perfect fit for this bracket? I bought one from SCA but the holes don't match up.

[woosh]

Originally Posted by BMW86

That's the plan Sina but the bolts that hold the seat down are a weird size 6 star that I don't have. I'll need to buy the right tool to get it off.

Ah, it's a size 6! Haha you just saved me some time hunting for the correct star tool - thanks. Will hit up SCA/Repco soon

ps: Rey, lol @ the hectic comment!

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by BMW86

No problem mate. Glad it's in properly as it could potentially be quite dangerous. I had wondered why you thought it was so easy because I originally complained that it was hard to see all of the holes. I will attempt installing this one more time without removing the seat. I think tapping the two easy to get holes first is a good idea, will definitely give that a go. Also, any recommendation for a fire extinguisher that is a perfect fit for this bracket? I bought one from SCA but the holes don't match up.

Yeh there is a pic a few pages back of the red bracket just move it 20mm or so and it fits fine

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by RaihaX

Are you talking about your experience with hectic last night ?

I also did the same mistake as you and just screwed in 2 holes but it was too unstable so figure those 4 screws are for something

Nah Chris is a bit lose at the back after I screwed him and stripped the thread

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by woosh

Ah, it's a size 6! Haha you just saved me some time hunting for the correct star tool - thanks. Will hit up SCA/Repco soon

ps: Rey, lol @ the hectic comment!

No.. it's not a size 6! I meant to say weird size, 6 star. It's got 6 points but no idea on what size it is. If you do find out, let me know please

Originally Posted by pavo335

Yeh there is a pic a few pages back of the red bracket just move it 20mm or so and it fits fine

Cheers.

[woosh]

Originally Posted by BMW86

No.. it's not a size 6! I meant to say weird size, 6 star. It's got 6 points but no idea on what size it is. If you do find out, let me know please

Yeah..after I hit post I thought to myself "wait, size 6 is kinda small isn't it?" haha, so thanks for confirming my noobness @ comprehension. I'll let you know what size it is when I find out.

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by woosh

Yeah..after I hit post I thought to myself "wait, size 6 is kinda small isn't it?" haha, so thanks for confirming my noobness @ comprehension. I'll let you know what size it is when I find out.

Didn't think that needed comprehension ?

GL with your second try Vinney!

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by woosh

Yeah..after I hit post I thought to myself "wait, size 6 is kinda small isn't it?" haha, so thanks for confirming my noobness @ comprehension. I'll let you know what size it is when I find out.

I wanted to correct myself before you went to the store

Originally Posted by RaihaX

Didn't think that needed comprehension ?

GL with your second try Vinney!

Thanks Rey. It's in the too hard box right now but I'll give it another go soon.

[woosh]

Originally Posted by RaihaX

Didn't think that needed comprehension ?

GL with your second try Vinney!

lol, i've inspected the screws before so i should've known better than to just accept (read: assume) they're size 6.

All good Vinney, thanks.

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by woosh

lol, i've inspected the screws before so i should've known better than to just accept (read: assume) they're size 6.

All good Vinney, thanks.

Damn I Just realize I was trying to take the piss out of you and I did a typo

I mean't to say confirming not comprehension I fail at piss take 101....

[woosh]

Originally Posted by RaihaX

Damn I Just realize I was trying to take the piss out of you and I did a typo

I mean't to say confirming not comprehension I fail at piss take 101....

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by woosh

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by RaihaX

i would offer my help but i didnt want to go through installing that PITA again.

by far the most painful 6 screws

Thanks Ray, I'll drop the car around on the weekend

Originally Posted by BMW86

That's the plan Sina but the bolts that hold the seat down are a weird size 6 star that I don't have. I'll need to buy the right tool to get it off.

I think it's a T50 Torx bit.

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by Nugget

Thanks Ray, I'll drop the car around on the weekend .

if you need a hand, give me a holla and I will bring my small asians hand to assist

[woosh]

Originally Posted by RaihaX

if you need a hand, give me a holla and I will bring my small asians hand to assist

Dude you can't write posts like this. You pretty much don't give me any chance to take the piss out of you... you're always one step ahead of me.

Originally Posted by Nugget

I think it's a T50 Torx bit.

Nice, thanks mate!

[RaihaX]

[Nugget]

I installed this over the weekend. It took me way too long to essentially do up 6 bolts (about 2 hours), due to the contortion act required.

Definitely put in all the bolts first by themselves to create the thread then do it again with the bracket in place. It seems nice and sturdy and doesn't stick into the footwell too much.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by Nugget

I installed this over the weekend. It took me way too long to essentially do up 6 bolts (about 2 hours), due to the contortion act required.

Definitely put in all the bolts first by themselves to create the thread then do it again with the bracket in place. It seems nice and sturdy and doesn't stick into the footwell too much.

I just finished installing this now. +1 on screwing the self-tapping screws in first as it creates a thread. I had more difficulty installing the screws closes to the driver side door, especially the black one. As I was screwing in the very last screw, I dropped the T30 bit onto the carpet and as I tried to grab it and it fell between the carpet joins and underneath. Tried desperately to get it out but no luck, couldn't even see it down there. Not worried about losing the T30 but worried it will rattle around underneath when driving around. Anyways, managed to get all 6 screws in, it's very sturdy but it was a bitter sweet feeling because of losing the bit. I haven't got a fire extinguisher that will line up with the bracket holes (FYI 16cm apart) so will pick one up next time I go to Bunnings. Without the fire extinguisher the bracket isn't visible and no-one would know it's even there.

[pavo335]

I got mine from SCA, the holes dont meet 100%, but it is easy enough to move the bracket. iirc there is a photo a couple of pages back and you can see where the hole has beem moved 20-30 mm.

I did go to bunnings first but they didn't have a small one that would fit.

Ohh btw CONGRATS !!!!

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by pavo335

I got mine from SCA, the holes dont meet 100%, but it is easy enough to move the bracket. iirc there is a photo a couple of pages back and you can see where the hole has beem moved 20-30 mm.

I did go to bunnings first but they didn't have a small one that would fit.

Ohh btw CONGRATS !!!!

Thanks mate. It was a bitter sweet feeling getting it done. If I don't have any rattling issues from the missing T30 bit I'll be a happy man. I'm not sure how exactly you modified your bracket looking at it in this pic http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=80

The SCA fire extinguisher I have in my boot has a plastic bracket but I prefer to get my hands on one of these red metal wire brackets, seems a lot more sturdy and looks cleaner too.

[pavo335]

yeh the fuzzy red bracket is metal (powercoated) and from SCA, i just got the ole hammer and started whacking the right hand mount you can see in the photo and hey presto she fits