golfdave
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Scotland (U.K.)
- Car(s)
- Mk7 Golf GT Estate
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Part 1 of 3
Vehicle used in this guide
UK spec, 2014yr model, Mk7 Golf Estate (GSW), GT (Highline) trim, 1.4lt TSI (140PS) CHPA petrol engine, MQ250 6speed manual gearbox, multi-link rear suspension.
Vehicles that this guide is applicable to
Any VAG (Audi/Seat/Skoda/VW) cars with the MQB platform.
Introduction
Having been in a car accident & with the car on its roof, I can confirm that having a fire extinguisher to hand whilst in your seat is the best option, as you might not be able to get out to retrieve it from the boot/trunk!
Research
So where to install it? Not many options as you will either kick it moving in & out, or it takes up room where your feet need to be, or it gets in the way of the seat adjustment. Then there are not enough strong plastic panels to take the weight etc., etc.. Thankfully VW offer this as a factory fit option in certain countries. factory “PR” codes 6A1 to 6A9.
6A0 = Without fire extinguisher
6A1 = Fire extinguisher under driver's seat
6A2 = Preparation for fire extinguisher, front passenger seat
6A3 = Fire extinguisher, drivers seat
6A4 = Fire extinguisher preparation
6A5 = Fire extinguisher under right front seat
6A6 = Fire extinguisher, front passenger seat
6A7 = Fire extinguisher
6A8 = Fire extinguisher
6A9 = Fire extinguisher
There are different versions of the bracket & holder which have the following PR codes:-
Item No.6, 5G0-860-290 is 2,4,7
Item No.6, 5G0-860-2900-A is 2,4,5,7
Item No.8 1K0 882-607-A is 4,7
Item No.8 1K0 882-607-E is 5
Unfortunately, VW want too much £££ for their fire extinguisher. However, it is just an “off the shelf” model & is made by Gloria GmbH, & is also available under the “Kidde” brand. These are the “Easy action”, 1kg powder versions which fit the VW holder. Usually they can be had for about £50 on eBay, Amazon, & are usually listed for BMW’s!
These extinguishers use powder, which has good "knock-down" properties on a wide range of materials/fires. Unfortunately if you are trapped in an enclosed scape with the fire, e.g. the cabin, power is not good as you can suffocate! If this concerns you, do not get the VW extinguisher & VW holder, but get a much better “foam” or “halon” type of extinguisher & fit its holder to the VW seat bracket! Halon was banned under the Montreal agreement 1994, but more “eco-friendly” versions are allowed & are currently used in motorsport, defence, aviation, etc., as they have the best “knock-down” & clean-up properties!
I decided to fit the biggest & best, so got myself a Lifeline Zero 360 (halon type) handheld 1kg (341mm x 90mm O/A). This is the exact same size bottle (260mm x 90mm) as used for their 1lt foam, except the head is about 1cm taller on the halon type. Also, the 1kg (1lt) of ZERO 360 has the same amount of fire “knock down” as a 1.75lt foam! Costs are, “Zero 360” circa £275, “Foam” circa £80.
https://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk/hand-held
Parts required
VAG ETKA illustration for VW Golf Mk7/Body/Fire Extinguisher/No.860-860
Parts list & approx. costs in UK £
Item No.6:- 5G0 860 290A, Seat bracket £18.19
To FIT as per VW
Item No.7:- 908 123 02, Pop rivet (6mm x 10mm) £0.63 (x3)
Item No.8:- 1 06 321 02, Bolt (M6 x25 T-Star) £0.47 (x2)
Item No.10:- 3D0 860 277, Fire Extinguisher £229.52
Other parts which may be required:-
M8x20mm dome (button) head bolts (x3), M8 washers (x6), M8 half height nuts (x3), M6x25mm dome (button) head bolts (x2) (all to be stainless steel), black cable ties, black spray paint, metal primer spray paint, black adhesive lined heat shrink tubing, blue threadlock liquid (medium strength).
Part 1 of 3
Vehicle used in this guide
UK spec, 2014yr model, Mk7 Golf Estate (GSW), GT (Highline) trim, 1.4lt TSI (140PS) CHPA petrol engine, MQ250 6speed manual gearbox, multi-link rear suspension.
Vehicles that this guide is applicable to
Any VAG (Audi/Seat/Skoda/VW) cars with the MQB platform.
Introduction
Having been in a car accident & with the car on its roof, I can confirm that having a fire extinguisher to hand whilst in your seat is the best option, as you might not be able to get out to retrieve it from the boot/trunk!
Research
So where to install it? Not many options as you will either kick it moving in & out, or it takes up room where your feet need to be, or it gets in the way of the seat adjustment. Then there are not enough strong plastic panels to take the weight etc., etc.. Thankfully VW offer this as a factory fit option in certain countries. factory “PR” codes 6A1 to 6A9.
6A0 = Without fire extinguisher
6A1 = Fire extinguisher under driver's seat
6A2 = Preparation for fire extinguisher, front passenger seat
6A3 = Fire extinguisher, drivers seat
6A4 = Fire extinguisher preparation
6A5 = Fire extinguisher under right front seat
6A6 = Fire extinguisher, front passenger seat
6A7 = Fire extinguisher
6A8 = Fire extinguisher
6A9 = Fire extinguisher
There are different versions of the bracket & holder which have the following PR codes:-
Item No.6, 5G0-860-290 is 2,4,7
Item No.6, 5G0-860-2900-A is 2,4,5,7
Item No.8 1K0 882-607-A is 4,7
Item No.8 1K0 882-607-E is 5
Unfortunately, VW want too much £££ for their fire extinguisher. However, it is just an “off the shelf” model & is made by Gloria GmbH, & is also available under the “Kidde” brand. These are the “Easy action”, 1kg powder versions which fit the VW holder. Usually they can be had for about £50 on eBay, Amazon, & are usually listed for BMW’s!
These extinguishers use powder, which has good "knock-down" properties on a wide range of materials/fires. Unfortunately if you are trapped in an enclosed scape with the fire, e.g. the cabin, power is not good as you can suffocate! If this concerns you, do not get the VW extinguisher & VW holder, but get a much better “foam” or “halon” type of extinguisher & fit its holder to the VW seat bracket! Halon was banned under the Montreal agreement 1994, but more “eco-friendly” versions are allowed & are currently used in motorsport, defence, aviation, etc., as they have the best “knock-down” & clean-up properties!
I decided to fit the biggest & best, so got myself a Lifeline Zero 360 (halon type) handheld 1kg (341mm x 90mm O/A). This is the exact same size bottle (260mm x 90mm) as used for their 1lt foam, except the head is about 1cm taller on the halon type. Also, the 1kg (1lt) of ZERO 360 has the same amount of fire “knock down” as a 1.75lt foam! Costs are, “Zero 360” circa £275, “Foam” circa £80.
https://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk/hand-held
Parts required
VAG ETKA illustration for VW Golf Mk7/Body/Fire Extinguisher/No.860-860
Parts list & approx. costs in UK £
Item No.6:- 5G0 860 290A, Seat bracket £18.19
To FIT as per VW
Item No.7:- 908 123 02, Pop rivet (6mm x 10mm) £0.63 (x3)
Item No.8:- 1 06 321 02, Bolt (M6 x25 T-Star) £0.47 (x2)
Item No.10:- 3D0 860 277, Fire Extinguisher £229.52
Other parts which may be required:-
M8x20mm dome (button) head bolts (x3), M8 washers (x6), M8 half height nuts (x3), M6x25mm dome (button) head bolts (x2) (all to be stainless steel), black cable ties, black spray paint, metal primer spray paint, black adhesive lined heat shrink tubing, blue threadlock liquid (medium strength).
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