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I mounted a 1KG dry powder fire extinguisher in the Legacy a few weeks back. Thought I'd make a thread with some pic's, details and info. Initially installing a daily driver single strap extinguisher that was a gift, then changing to a double metal strap holder with uprated bolts suitable for track use. I've broken this thread into two sections: 　 Fire Extinguisher Install - Part 1 - Daily Driver Fire Extinguisher Install - Part 2 - Track Use 　 Part 1 - Daily Driver Extinguisher Install 　 I stopped in at a local engineering workshop and brought a 500mm length of alloy flat bar, 25x4.5mm for $4.50: 　 Planning to mount the extinguisher to a bracket fitted between the front passenger seat rails, I've bent the alloy bar for a good fit using the corner of a workbench and a G-clamp: 　 Bent bar dimensions: 　 I sat the new bracket in place and marked the bolt hole centres: 　 Then centre punched to stop the drill wandering when starting drilling: 　 First drilled to 6mm: 　 Then drilled to 10mm: 　 I've trimmed the brackets inside lower corner to stop it digging into the carpet: 　 Bracket trail fit: 　 After working out exactly where I wanted the extinguisher to sit: 　 I've marked the extinguisher mount bolt holes onto the new bracket: 　 Then after centre punching again, drilled two 6mm holes: 　 Extinguisher mount then bolted to the new bracket, using 12mm long M6 gutter/panel bolts: 　 　 I unbolted the mount again, scratched the alloy plate up with sandpaper and then primed it: 　 Then a few coats of black enamel: 　 New daily driver fire extinguisher mounting bracket installed: 　 Extinguisher in: 　 Seat adjustment still working as normal: 　 　 Part 2 - Track/Club Sport Extinguisher Install 　 Wanting the extinguisher install to be suitable for club sport/track use I've checked vehicle handheld extinguisher requirements: 　 Motor Sport New Zealand - Appendix 2/Schedule A - Fire Extinguishers: http://www.motorsport.org.nz/content/appendix-two-schedule-0 　 CAMS - Confederation of Australian Motor Sport - Schedule H - Fire Extinguishers: http://www.cams.com.au/motor-sport/regulations/cams-manual/general-requirements 　 But you can also check in with your local event organiser: http://www.christchurchtrackdays.com/event-schedule/vehicle-requirements/ 　 I stopped into Butler Auto Mart and brought a 1KG Chubb dry powder extinguisher with a twin metal strap bracket for $40, much smaller than the Orca 1KG original. Here's a very similar option from Mitre10 Mega, a Quell 1KG dry powder with twin metal straps (CAMS approved) for $35: https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/quell-1kg-fire-extinguisher-1kg-red-cylinder-and-white-powder/p/223125 　 I then went to Blacks Fasteners and got a selection of (minimum ISO 8.8) M6 16mm bolts, washers and nyloc nuts. For a grand total of $2.00. The two bigger washers are panel washers, used when fitting an extinguisher to a body panel: 　 I removed the daily driver/single strap extinguisher mount, then positioned and marked the new twin strap bracket bolt holes: Only needing to drill one new 6mm hole: 　 After drilling, then sanding and touching up the black paint. The new extinguisher mount was bolted to the seat rail bracket using the ISO 8.8 M6 bolts, washers and nyloc nuts: New twin strap extinguisher mounting bracket bolted to the seat rails: 　 New 1KG fire extinguisher installed and ready for event scrutineering: Seat adjusting lever unobstructed:

I have in excess of 2500 photos so far, and expecting a lot more tomorrow. Will probably process a whole lot into a video so it doesnt take up quite so much room

What do you mean that the studs came out of the block? It doesn't make any sense.

Grasskhana & BBQ. Back to roots to celebrate 20 years of loud cars ?

$275-$325 http://www.whiteline.com.au/vehicle_swaybars.php Wheel alignment can have a big effect too. There's some good write up's on improving WRX handling at the bottom of this thread:

@thewabbit1 i sanded the chromed part and part of the other bit where it was some of the paint was flaking/chipped. primed and painted the entire grill. i ended up leaving the foam strip on it so didnt get fully sanded. i was a bit pressed for time trying to get it ready for the auto spectacular this weekend. but now that i have more time i will probably take it back out and re-do it full sand new foam strip etc

Give the idle air control valve a good clean out with carby cleaner. If it only ever does it when it's cold, or only when it's warm it could be a faulty coolant temp sensor. If it's always low or erratic then it's more likely a vacuum leak somewhere. Here's some diagnosis info from a recent thread with similar problems:

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I made the comment wondering that earlier J-rod None of this changes my objection to the post, its provocative and sarcastic for the sake of it. I am a firm believer sarcasm has its place but I am sure if I rewrote the post just a little and used a race, religion, gender or name with the associated stereotypical notion about said sector of society the world would be in an uproar. However as its aimed at "Car Enthusiasts" its not a big issue right? That all said as I am sure all of you who know me well enough know I dont associate with any of that dodgy stuff. My cars legit and I have been repping the club banner well at cruises, meets and especially track stuff for years. The next few days will be no different

aw cmon I know a GT30 that can do that - time for a vid Ben!