f3nr15 Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 Alas, poor 964 - there are few enough of them as it is. Apologies if this is a repost - http://www.news.com.au/national-news/gutted-owner-watches-vintage-911-porsche-go-up-in-flames/story-fncynjr2-1226743285498 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 that's really sad - part of the reason I've got a fire extinguisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 Poor bloke. The car is just a car but it would be a great loss to him after 20 years. Do 964's have the well known for splitting "T" fuel line like the 3.2's have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 Oh that's horrible.. poor bugger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 .......hope the Ferrari boys aren't watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3nr15 Posted 21October, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 that's really sad - part of the reason I've got a fire extinguisher Would you attempt the use of a fire extinguisher in such a situation? Or would you get the hell out of Dodge? I figure it would take a few seconds of fumbling to release the extinguisher (probably something to practice ahead of time?) You wouldn't want to open the engine cover for fear of oxygenating the blaze, so I suppose you'd just spray in through the engine-grill and hope for the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 Bummer! Thats why I plan on fitting spray nozzles to left and right side of the engine bay which is linked to an extinguisher in the cabin. Hit the button and blammo, one ruined engine bay. Fire would be out though.....probably! It would save the rest of the car like it did with my Lotus Cortina many moons ago Knew I should've patented that idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 Would you attempt the use of a fire extinguisher in such a situation? Or would you get the hell out of Dodge? I figure it would take a few seconds of fumbling to release the extinguisher (probably something to practice ahead of time?) You wouldn't want to open the engine cover for fear of oxygenating the blaze, so I suppose you'd just spray in through the engine-grill and hope for the best... I'd rather try than stand back and watch it burn - also comes in handy if you ever find someone else on the road with a fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 The first photo was very impressive in a disturbing sort of way and don't blame anyone for not wanting to get close.I wonder if was impressive because the fuel pump was still working for a while after it first caught alight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 Oh no... that poor poor owner. 20 years of ownership means he probably had the car almost new yeh? That is very sad! I'd be 'totes devo' if that happened to mine and I've had it what 4 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 Bummer! Thats why I plan on fitting spray nozzles to left and right side of the engine bay which is linked to an extinguisher in the cabin. Hit the button and blammo, one ruined engine bay. Fire would be out though.....probably! It would save the rest of the car like it did with my Lotus Cortina many moons ago Knew I should've patented that idea! The idea has been around for years. Here is an example I found. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/STROUD-SAFETY-5LB-FE-36-FIRE-SUPPRESSION-SYSTEM-WITH-3FT-CABLE-SS9302-/160994202302?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 This is obviously a fixed system which is plumbed to the desired area to be protected. I would probably carry a portable as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 I'd walk away and let it burn. Easier to find another..............Harder to deal with skin grafts and a fires after effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 Aren't there also fire systems which use a line run throughout the car which is ruptured by fire? Therefore releasing the fire retardant exactly at the fire source. No need to place nozzles hoping they are in the right spot. +1 on the portable as a back up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 I'd walk run away and let it burn. ... and looking around to see who's watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 Aren't there also fire systems which use a line run throughout the car which is ruptured by fire? Therefore releasing the fire retardant exactly at the fire source. No need to place nozzles hoping they are in the right spot. +1 on the portable as a back up Quite right Harvs, heres an animation of the system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 Well it was around 1986 when I had the idea for the fire extinguisher in my Cortina! Didnt see too many around back then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamWolf Posted 21October, 2013 Report Share Posted 21October, 2013 The remote extinguisher systems have been around since Nikki Lauder nearly died. It's worth noting the little 0.9kg extinguishers as mandated by CAMS are not particuarly effective so if the fire has gone from small to substantial it will buy you a few seconds but that's about it. Part of the problem is it is usually fuel running fron the tank that continues to recombust due to the engine area still being hot enough to generate a flash point. Until the motor has cooled down it will keep recombusting. Dry powder will smother, but won't remove the heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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