JustGav Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Well, it did go in...sort of... I've managed to get a 42" plasma into my car in the box... needless to say I've had to move the drivers seat forward and for those who know me, there isn't much forward travel left in my seat (being a short arse and all)... Had to ratchet down the boot which should make things interesting when the spoiler starts with its downforce routine. However the fact remains, a 42" plasma telly will go into the supra in some form (and remain whole). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 and remain whole For how long?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I thought you weren't supposed to put them on their side? Or do you just need to stand them up for a while before use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I thought you weren't supposed to put them on their side? Or do you just need to stand them up for a while before use? yep i aws told not to put a plasma on its face/side??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 yep i aws told not to put a plasma on its face/side??? Hmmm, well I've taken it out of the car for the moment, as I only drove it for 5 minutes from the shop, just to make sure... Can't seem to find much on the net regarding it, so I'm very curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 U buying another Plasma, I thought i saw one already when i came to yours lol I wish i had 1, still got a mahoosive 32" Hitachi crt thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 U buying another Plasma, I thought i saw one already when i came to yours lol Hehehehe, nah, that was a 46" rear projection which I bought off Dangerous Brain a while back, and it has been fantastic, but now we need some floor space back. Seems a pity because the 46" has done us wonderfully so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprasteve Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 he he i saw some fella attempting to get one in his smart car , i didn't stick around long enough to see whether he managed it but it did look bloody funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hmmm, well I've taken it out of the car for the moment, as I only drove it for 5 minutes from the shop, just to make sure... Can't seem to find much on the net regarding it, so I'm very curious. mine came in a box that kept it up right all the time with a note saying to keep it up right and the guys hat fitted it said to not to tilt it maore than 20 deg:search: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Er, yeah - I thought they had to be upright too ! What model did you go for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I was also told, do not tilt on it's side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 The reason you're not supposed to lay it on its side is that the glass can break under its own weight if you go over a bump. If it didn't, you're fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I got told the same thing, but for a different reason. i was told that if it goes on it's side the gasses can mix ? mind you this was from a 17yr old yoof whose acne exploded on clapping eyes on the gf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 However the fact remains, a 42" plasma telly will go into the supra in some form (and remain whole). I'm sure I saw that done on Pimp My Ride by West Coast Customs before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I got told the same thing, but for a different reason. i was told that if it goes on it's side the gasses can mix ? mind you this was from a 17yr old yoof whose acne exploded on clapping eyes on the gf. edit: from doing a bit of searching around it seems it's purely to prevent the screen cracking, two pieces of glass with the gas in between, if it's bounced around layed flat then it's very easy to crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Yup, made it home in one piece and yes it was due to the glass being so fragile which is good, as I had put lots of padding around the packing box as well.. Went for the LG42 PC56 jobbie.. 1080p input (does 780i/p native I believe), VGA input and all the inputs I need. Seem to end with less wires now that the pc media centre goes directly in, and there are a good few units on HDMI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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