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In the event of a crazy accident I value the front of my head as much as the back of my head.

Put up with a full face helmet for 5-10mins or put up with a trashed face for the next 50yrs.

still not paid because im a lazy bastard but keen as to go, have 3 helmets i can bring if anyone wants me to take them along?

whats this about fire extinguishers, optional right?

how are the numbers looking peeps?

Also for helmets:

$80

http://www.mcas.com.au/_product.php?section=1&prodid=8042

Rjays Samurai Helmet

Australian Standards Approved. ABS construction. Washable/replaceable liner system. Removable breath guard. Sporty chin curtain. 4 chin vents. Single dual stage opening forehead vent. 2 exhaust vents. Tool-less visor removal. Pod-less anti-scratch clear visor. Double “D” Ring retainer system.

$180

http://www.mcas.com.au/_product.php?section=1&prodid=8069

Rjays GP2 Helmet - Plain

** ON SPECIAL, reduced from $229.95, NOW ONLY $179.95! Limited stock. Please call or email for availability prior to ordering. Australia Standards Approved. New smooth aerodynamic shell. Fibreglass weave construction. 4 air vents. Pod-less anti-scratch clear visor. Race ready visor with tear off posts. Tool-less visor removal. Larger chin vent tangle to push fresh air up inside visor to assist with defogging. Longer & Lower breathguard. Leather trimmed liner. Removable & washable interior lining. Replaceable head liner & cheek pads.

As a suggestion to everyone who carries an extinguisher, it doesn't hurt to practise using it. I would recommend getting belted up and then doing a practise run to see how quickly you can rip the extinguisher out of its bracket, pull the pin and pretent to pull the trigger. Even unbelt, grab it, and get out of the car with it in-hand.

I highly doubt it'll ever get used in a Texi day unless you have failing fuel hose or something odd like that... but personally I like knowing that if something did happen to my pride-and-joy, that I can reduce the amount of fire damage by being "on the ball". Honestly, it took a few minutes for me to work out how to pull the pin from my current extinguisher... it's a weird red "U" pin with clips and took a bit of force to pull the first time. Now I know!

Hey guys just an update for myself. Ah volunteering for time keeping, marshal and course set up if required. Have a helment to bring if anyone needs a spare. The blue beastie is sitting out this one. Also if anyone is kind enough to give me a ride in a R33 GTR or R34 GTR i wont complain ;)

damn this fire extuingisher issue has me stumped

bolted one in at the SAU nats that an exec had spare, does anyone know how to get the cool bolty in bit that goes under the front passenger seat rails?

damn this fire extuingisher issue has me stumped

bolted one in at the SAU nats that an exec had spare, does anyone know how to get the cool bolty in bit that goes under the front passenger seat rails?

I fab'd one up out of stainless.

Took about an hour.

Looks ok, does the job, and no extra holes in the car.

damn this fire extuingisher issue has me stumped

bolted one in at the SAU nats that an exec had spare, does anyone know how to get the cool bolty in bit that goes under the front passenger seat rails?

I just bit the bullet last time and brought a new extinguisher. Not to expensive and just bolted into the passenger side floor. I know you can get a seat bracket for the extinguisher that bolts where your seat bolts in, maybe try ebay.

damn this fire extuingisher issue has me stumped

bolted one in at the SAU nats that an exec had spare, does anyone know how to get the cool bolty in bit that goes under the front passenger seat rails?

no mods or fabrication or buying required (except an extinguisher with a metal strap)

undo the bolt that holds the bottom of the rear seat down and bolt the bracket in there. secure, no holes, easy to reach

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