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Lifeline Zero 360 FIA Electric Fire Suppression System - 2.25kg FK 5-1-12
If you're building a car for wheel-to-wheel competition, a plumbed-in fire system isn't optional, it's usually mandated, and it's the piece of safety equipment you hope never to use. The Lifeline Zero 360 is FIA homologated, electrically triggered at the push of a button, and it's significantly smaller and lighter than the foam systems it replaces, which matters when you're fitting one into a stripped competition car. Available in a gray or polished bottle.
FIA Homologated, Series-Legal
The reason to buy a system like this rather than a handheld extinguisher.
This carries multiple FIA homologation numbers (EX.042.17, EX.043.17, EX.044.17, EX.064.21, and EX.065.21), having passed the FIA tests for plumbed-in fire systems conducted by the British Standards Institute and observed by the MSA. That homologation is what makes it legal for the categories of motorsport that require a certified system.
Most sanctioning bodies that mandate a plumbed system require an FIA-homologated one specifically, so before anything else, this is the box that needs ticking. It's the choice of world championship winning constructors for exactly that reason: it's certified, and it works.
Note on capacity: this is labeled 2.25kg, which is typically accepted as the equivalent of a 5lb system, but confirm the capacity requirements with your specific series before ordering, since sanctioning body rules vary.
FK 5-1-12: A Clean Agent
Worth understanding what's actually in the bottle, because it's a meaningful upgrade over older systems.
This uses 2.25kg of 3M's FK 5-1-12 clean agent (which replaces Novec 1230), a liquid extinguishant that discharges to knock down and put out a fire fast. "Clean agent" matters: unlike foam or powder, it doesn't leave a residue that destroys everything it touches, so a discharge that saves the car doesn't also ruin the interior, wiring, and engine in the process.
It's engineered for constant discharge in any orientation, which is the point people overlook. A car on fire may be upside down, on its side, or anything in between, and a system that only works right-side-up is no use in a crash. This discharges fully regardless of how the car has come to rest.
Smaller And Lighter Is A Real Advantage
Not just a spec, a genuine packaging benefit in a competition car.
The Zero 360 range is significantly smaller and lighter than the current generation of FIA-certified foam systems. In a modern competition car where every mounting location is fought over and every kilo counts, that better packaging is a real advantage.
At 235mm long and 125mm in diameter, the bottle fits where a bulkier foam system might not, and the weight saving is weight you're not carrying lap after lap. For a serious build, easier mounting and less mass is exactly what you want from safety equipment that's mandatory anyway.
Electric Operation
Triggered electrically at the push of a button, from either of the two included push buttons, typically one within the driver's reach and one mounted externally for a marshal or crew member.
Electric actuation is more reliable and more flexible to plumb than a mechanical cable system, and it lets you position the triggers exactly where they need to be without routing a physical pull cable through the car. Push the button and the system discharges.
Gray Or Polished Bottle
Two finishes, and the polished one exists for a specific reason.
Gray (LYF-106-001-005) is the standard competition finish, functional and understated for any modern race car.
Polished (LYF-106-001-005-P) is the same system with a polished bottle, offered for vintage, era-correct, and period-correct race cars where the details matter. On a historic or concours-level competition car, a modern gray bottle looks out of place, and the polished finish suits a build where presentation is part of the point.
Both are identical in function and certification. The choice is purely about how it looks in your car.
A Complete Plumbed-In Kit
This comes with everything to plumb the system into the car, not just the bottle.
- Power pack
- (2) Push buttons with plugs and leads
- 6m of 8mm tube
- (2) Straight inlet nozzles and (3) Double Z nozzles
- 8mm T connector and 4-way cross
- Bulkhead fitting, pipe clips, and mounting bracket with straps
- Decal pack
The nozzles distribute the agent to the two areas that matter, the engine bay and the cockpit, and the included tubing and fittings let you route the system properly. Professional installation is recommended, since correct nozzle placement and plumbing are what make the system effective, and a mandated safety system has to be right.
Two-Year Service Cycle
Worth knowing as an ownership cost.
The system is on a two-year service cycle, meaning it needs servicing every two years to remain certified and functional. That's standard for FIA fire systems, and it's part of keeping the car eligible to compete. Budget for it as ongoing maintenance rather than a one-time purchase.
Specifications
- Part numbers: LYF-106-001-005 (gray), LYF-106-001-005-P (polished)
- FIA homologation: EX.042.17, EX.043.17, EX.044.17, EX.064.21, EX.065.21
- Agent: 2.25kg 3M FK 5-1-12 clean agent (replaces Novec 1230)
- Operation: electric, push button
- Discharge: constant, any orientation
- Dimensions: 235mm (9.25") length, 125mm (5") diameter
- Service cycle: two years
- Finish: gray or polished bottle
Who Should Grab This
This is for the serious competitor building a car that needs a plumbed-in FIA fire system, whether that's a modern race car or a vintage build where the polished bottle suits the era. It's homologated, it uses a clean agent that won't destroy the car if it discharges, it works in any orientation, and it packages smaller and lighter than the foam systems it replaces. Confirm the requirements with your series, have it installed properly, and race with the safety equipment sorted.
Part numbers: LYF-106-001-005 (gray), LYF-106-001-005-P (polished). Agent: 2.25kg 3M FK 5-1-12 clean extinguishant. Homologation: FIA EX.042.17, EX.043.17, EX.044.17, EX.064.21, EX.065.21. Operation: electric push button, two triggers included. Discharge: constant in any orientation. Dimensions: 235mm x 125mm. Service: two-year cycle. Finishes: gray or polished bottle. Includes: complete plumbed-in installation kit.
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