Gentle reader,
In my last post, I indicated that I'd be constructing a framework to hold the Sumsung 32" that we replaced with a new LG 42" unit.
Frankly, room is not an excess that the den has. Hard to believe it was intended to be the master bedroom!
The plus in that factor is an alcove in the right-rear corner that has a sink/vanity and a door into the main bathroom.
Well, I did construct a framework, much measuring, cutting, grinding and bolting together. Fortunately, I'd saved the wall-mount bracket we'd originally used with the TV.
I bolted the assembly to the steering wheel framework.
Then set the TV, which seems to be quite a bit heavier than the new larger one, onto the upright structure and found my choice of corner braces was too weak. So, I disassembled the whole contraption and realized all I really needed was a table for the TV.
Found an unused steel one in the shed, but I was no closer to the TV than before. Today, being Thursday, I set off toe BThrifty on Route 1 in Woodbridge. A search of their stock of wooden furniture yielded a wood table which fit my measurement parameters. It has a granite inlaid top, so is very heavy. $24.99 less 30%.
What I wanted to do was have the framework fit under the table so that the TV would more appropriate a windshield. Actually, since TVs aren't meant to be viewed so closely, it doesn't look that great, but it feels better. Frankly, I can't image what a 32" computer monitor would cost!
This way, I can substitute Daniel's XBox 360 and it's steering wheel assembly for the PS2. The XBox fits nicely behind the TV on the table, and is already hooked up.
Below is the view from behind. This room is the one that we've done the most finishing to. If someone had told us we'd be painting a room brown, we would have laughed. But it looks good with white crown molding and chair rail with the rest of the trim white. The alcove is more of a light beige.
Below is the view from the right-rear. You can see the XBox 360 steering wheel assembly next to the TV. It's the first framework I built and is stronger, easier to get under and still collapsible.
Below is looking down into the "cockpit". The steering wheels have "force feedback" which adds to the realism. The gaming chair, Nancy bought me a couple years ago. It swivels and rocks and has built-in audio amplifier and stereo speakers as well as a small woofer in the bottom of the seat.
Oh, how I'd love to have a real Lexus IS 300 Sportcross. I test drove one, VERY RED before buying the Capri XR2. It had a cream leather interior (try keeping THAT clean!). Sadly, aside from not being able to afford it, or any, they ONLY came with automatic transmissions! At least my digital one has a proper manual six speed trans.
Lastly, even in ready-to-race mode as in these photos, the seat only sticks out to the edge of the Asian rug. I had to move the right-rear surround speaker out of the way, but so what.
Mission accomplished.
Thanks for looking!
Scott
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