50" Plasma in 330D E90

[Maccy]

No, it's not irresponsible at all. Granted I accept the fact that the glass is notably thinner on plasma tv's and will be under more strain if transported horizontally rather than vertically, however I would be cautious when transporting any sort of glass that size.

 

[Wizzfizz]

No, it's not irresponsible at all. Granted I accept the fact that the glass is notably thinner on plasma tv's and will be under more strain if transported horizontally rather than vertically, however I would be cautious when transporting any sort of glass that size.

In which case you wouldn't create the extra risk by transporting it flat.

 

[BennyC]

Couldn't fit my 51" in without taking it off the stand. Even then it would be balancing on the ridge between the rear footwells and the rear would need severely stuffing with pillows etc to stop it shifting.

Ended up wrapping it in bubble wrap and putting it in the back of a LWB van with everything else in in the end.

 

[alexisonfire]

When I bought my 50" a few years back, it only just went in a range rover upright, so I can't see it going in a 3 series.

I got a 50 in my clio

 

[Simon]

Lay it on a thick duvet it's fine. It's when the tv tries to bend that's the problem

 

[MikeHiow]

I got a 50 in my clio

Not in it's box you didn't

 

[Barks]

If I got one in a Mini Cooper I'm sure you'll fit it in a 330d.

 

[MacRS4]

Got a 47" with box in the back of my E92 with the seats down - plenty room spare too.

 

[jellybeard999]

Plasmas ship on pallets flat, so that should be a non issue. I transported a 50" in a Mk1 Focus hatch flat for 30 miles and it was fine.

 

[eidolon]

I got a 37" in the Elise. Not recommended, especially if you have any left turns on your journey.

 

[Justintime]

Guess i'll see Friday. Being delivered to work unfortunately as no one is home during the week. In actual fact it might stay at work until the burglar bars are sorted and i might use my mates Transit next week. Thanks for the replies.

 

[alexisonfire]

Not in it's box you didn't

I did....most uncomfortable drive home i've ever had...but i did it

 

[Skilid]

Plasmas ship on pallets flat, so that should be a non issue.

When I worked in retail TV's were ALWAYS shipped upright.

 

[Ant84]

Am I the only one who clicked on this thread expecting to see some ghastly modification?

 

[mejinks]

The only way it'd fit is upright in the back so this isn't an issue.

I got a 42" in my E39 with room to spare - upright in the rear footwells leaning slightly towards the seats.

Thats interesting. I have a 42" Toshiba that wouldn't for love nor money fit lenghtways across the seats IIRC. I had to take it out of the box and it did just about fit into the boot from back seat to lid.

Isn't an E60 wider?

 

[[TW]Fox]

I just checked and its actually a 40"

 

[ryder]

Plasmas ship on pallets flat,

no, they dont. they never have. even lcds come upright.

 

[cmndr_andi]

Sorry for the off-topic - but I read this thread title as "can I install a 50" in my BMW". Like SUPER car video system or possibly windscreen replacement.

OK, I need some sleep.

Hope you enjoy the new TV when you get it

 

[Dave L]

I transported a new Pioneer 50" Kuro all the way back from Bristol in an A4 Avant on it's flat 4 yrs ago without issue.

 

[Em3bbs]

It will fit fine, why on earth would anyone want to keep the box if they are buying from somewhere within driving distance?