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JMHZ28 · 02-01-2010, 10:00 AM

Ok, I don't know if I already started a thread for this or not so here is a new one. Here is what I am working with (Thanks go out to Floorplanner.com).

The breaker panel is in the top left corner on the left wall, and there are 2 windows on the left wall. Top right corner has a pipe for the "Radon Mitigation System" as well. I am interested to get a few thoughts. Currently I am planning on a bar on the right wall and screen on the left. Where the 3 posts are shown there is a crossbeam running the length of the basement, so I will have a sofit there.

On that note, what are some recommendations on projectors? (somewhere around $1000) Also, are the mounts universal? I want to make sure I incorporate 2x4s into the ceiling to mount to.

**Hodge** · 02-01-2010, 02:28 PM

I might suggest running it the opposite direction. That would give you more room to get around/behind the bar. Additionally I like having my screen recessed into an area slightly wider than the screen itself. That extra little bit of side wall can block out some of the light that might otherwise hit the screen and wash out the image.

**Speagle** · 02-01-2010, 03:02 PM

What if we get the Home Theater Crew together and bounce some ideas around. You could buy beer and pizza for everyone. Hell even V can come along even though yours may be finished before his.

JMHZ28 · 02-01-2010, 05:28 PM

Bar is on the right so it can be a wet bar, originally I had the same thought you did Hodge. If the crew wants beer and pizza that is my standard payment for helping me finish it. I got about 50% framing done this weekend with this method haha.

**ChrisV 02 - Z28** · 02-01-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speagle

What if we get the Home Theater Crew together and bounce some ideas around. You could buy beer and pizza for everyone. Hell even V can come along even though yours may be finished before his.

Dude, I just need carpet yo

everything else is done

**Speagle** · 02-01-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisV 02 - Z28

Dude, I just need carpet yo

everything else is done

Use some tax money and carpet that shit

**99sickspeedz** · 02-01-2010, 09:57 PM

you need carpet tiles Chris V. If they get wet pull em up and take them to the porch to dry. LOL

**99sickspeedz** · 02-01-2010, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speagle

Use some tax money and carpet that shit

That or invest in B DRY

BLK95-Z · 02-02-2010, 01:08 AM

Im not sure what your looking to do with your bar but I can save you ALOT on custom mirrors and glass shelves. Ive been a glass man by trade for 9 years and have done several bars for some pretty famous people at work. I have a few pics of some if you may be interested

**URPREY** · 02-02-2010, 10:07 PM

I'm really happy with my Mitsubishi HC4900 projector. There are several great buys on 1080p projectors now. The mounts are not usually universal, but you can buy a mount that allows you to change the actual part that bolts to the projector should you ever change to one with another bolt pattern.

If you're going to put the screen on the left, keep in mind that people coming down the steps will likely walk right in front of the screen on their way to the seating.

You'll want some way to block the light from those windows. I made some panels that velcro into place and covered them with fabric.

Since your room is so deep, I'd also suggest building out the front wall with the screen a bit, and make a rectangle around the screen about a foot larger on each side. That will give some depth and give you some room to mount speakers, etc.

Have you thought about where you're going to put your equipment?

JMHZ28 · 02-05-2010, 11:19 AM

Im pretty set on the projector wall, but it has a window and circuit breaker box there. So I am wondering what options I have, is a drop down projector screen less quality than one that is mounted right on the wall? I am thinking either that or I will have to put it on some sort of hinges to still have access to the circuit breaker.

**Hodge** · 02-05-2010, 04:10 PM

You can set the screen on the wall with cleats. This will allow you to just lift the screen off the wall. Speagle has his like this.

**URPREY** · 02-05-2010, 04:12 PM

My screen hangs on 2 drywall screws. It only weights a few pounds.

**ChrisV 02 - Z28** · 02-05-2010, 04:55 PM

I have a couple small block that my screen hangs on, like Bill said they are only a couple pounds

**Speagle** · 02-05-2010, 05:18 PM

You could build the screen wall out a few feet allowing you to access the breaker and creating some storage at the same time. You should check some of ours out, I promise you will get some great ideas.

JMHZ28 · 02-06-2010, 01:40 PM

Yea I thought of that speagle but didn't want to give up the space. Do you guys have a thread with pics or can you giys post some up here

**Speagle** · 02-06-2010, 01:50 PM

If you want to an open area setup go check out bill's, if you are interested in an enclosed dedicated theater come by and see mine. I will try to post a couple pics, but you can't get much perspective from them

**URPREY** · 02-06-2010, 08:19 PM

Here's a video on mine I did to show the IR controlled lighting. Like Chris said, it's really hard to get perspective.

JMHZ28 · 02-07-2010, 11:00 PM

Prey, what are the dimensions on your room? And how far back is your projector. Im thinking I might be able to turn my whole room the other way from seeing your video.

**Hodge** · 02-08-2010, 12:15 PM

Throw distance is dependent on the projector you pick and the screen size.

**URPREY** · 02-08-2010, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMHZ28

Prey, what are the dimensions on your room? And how far back is your projector. Im thinking I might be able to turn my whole room the other way from seeing your video.

My room is 14 x 18 or so. As Chris said, throw distance varies depending on the projector. Mine is 13' 6" back.

**ChrisV 02 - Z28** · 02-09-2010, 08:17 AM

Go here and search for your projector or something similar to what you want.
It has calculators for size of screen versus throw distance versus zoom levels

Mine is like 90" at 9' back

http://www.projectorpeople.com/

02-01-2010, 10:00 AM	#1
JMHZ28 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 488 2002 z28	Mancave v2.0 Ok, I don't know if I already started a thread for this or not so here is a new one. Here is what I am working with (Thanks go out to Floorplanner.com). The breaker panel is in the top left corner on the left wall, and there are 2 windows on the left wall. Top right corner has a pipe for the "Radon Mitigation System" as well. I am interested to get a few thoughts. Currently I am planning on a bar on the right wall and screen on the left. Where the 3 posts are shown there is a crossbeam running the length of the basement, so I will have a sofit there. On that note, what are some recommendations on projectors? (somewhere around $1000) Also, are the mounts universal? I want to make sure I incorporate 2x4s into the ceiling to mount to. __________________ 2002 Camaro Z/28 Comp Cams 216/224 .560/.560 114lsa, 3800 Vig, Pace LTs, ORY, Dual DMH Low profile cutouts, Magnaflow Catback, 3.73 gears, ASP Underdrive, Freemods

02-01-2010, 02:28 PM	#2
Hodge A real MOFO Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,840 87 IROC-Z, 98 Z28, 08 CBR1000rr	I might suggest running it the opposite direction. That would give you more room to get around/behind the bar. Additionally I like having my screen recessed into an area slightly wider than the screen itself. That extra little bit of side wall can block out some of the light that might otherwise hit the screen and wash out the image. __________________ Marc Hodgeman- Board of Directors Member 1998 Z28 T56 - daily driver LT's cat-back, air lid 1987 IROC-Z28 383c.i. LT's, true duals, T56 6-speed 1/4 mile 12.141 @ 112.81 2008 Honda CBR1000RR No mods yet 1989 Sea Ray 210 bow rider Vortec 350 SS prop

02-01-2010, 03:02 PM	#3
Speagle KY Fbodies Veteran poster Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: jeffersonville, IN Posts: 2,341	What if we get the Home Theater Crew together and bounce some ideas around. You could buy beer and pizza for everyone. Hell even V can come along even though yours may be finished before his. __________________ 2010 IOM 2SS/RS 411rwhp/411rwtq "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not."-Thomas Jefferson "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Thomas Jefferson

02-01-2010, 09:57 PM	#7
99sickspeedz KY Fbodies Veteran poster Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: PRP Dixie HWY Posts: 1,551 92 C1500 05 Crewcab Silverado	you need carpet tiles Chris V. If they get wet pull em up and take them to the porch to dry. LOL __________________ Eric Gray 92 SWB C1500 496 stroker engine w/TKO-600 manual tranny. Comp engineering Ladder bars w/ QA1 12 way adjustable coilovers. Dana 60 narrowed posi rear 4.10 gear Moser axles.

02-02-2010, 01:08 AM	#9
BLK95-Z Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Iroquois Park area Posts: 294 1995 Camaro Z28 M6	Im not sure what your looking to do with your bar but I can save you ALOT on custom mirrors and glass shelves. Ive been a glass man by trade for 9 years and have done several bars for some pretty famous people at work. I have a few pics of some if you may be interested __________________ 1995 z28 hardtop M6, Moroso CAI, 58mm tb, new 355 with LE2 heads & intake, cc306, Speed Pro forged pistons, Eagle rods, EWP, Double roller, MSD 6AL, B&M short shifter, Mickey Thompson ET Street's, 4.10s, no interior-AIR/EGR/AC

02-01-2010, 05:28 PM	#4
JMHZ28 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 488 2002 z28	Bar is on the right so it can be a wet bar, originally I had the same thought you did Hodge. If the crew wants beer and pizza that is my standard payment for helping me finish it. I got about 50% framing done this weekend with this method haha.

02-02-2010, 10:07 PM	#10
URPREY Administrator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 9,968 1999 Firehawk TA #156	I'm really happy with my Mitsubishi HC4900 projector. There are several great buys on 1080p projectors now. The mounts are not usually universal, but you can buy a mount that allows you to change the actual part that bolts to the projector should you ever change to one with another bolt pattern. If you're going to put the screen on the left, keep in mind that people coming down the steps will likely walk right in front of the screen on their way to the seating. You'll want some way to block the light from those windows. I made some panels that velcro into place and covered them with fabric. Since your room is so deep, I'd also suggest building out the front wall with the screen a bit, and make a rectangle around the screen about a foot larger on each side. That will give some depth and give you some room to mount speakers, etc. Have you thought about where you're going to put your equipment? __________________ Bill Stebbins - F-Bodies Unlimited Admin My cars: 99 Firehawk Trans Am #156 04 Grand Prix CompG Mod money: Stebbins Window Tinting

02-05-2010, 11:19 AM	#11
JMHZ28 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 488 2002 z28	Im pretty set on the projector wall, but it has a window and circuit breaker box there. So I am wondering what options I have, is a drop down projector screen less quality than one that is mounted right on the wall? I am thinking either that or I will have to put it on some sort of hinges to still have access to the circuit breaker.

02-05-2010, 04:10 PM	#12
Hodge A real MOFO Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,840 87 IROC-Z, 98 Z28, 08 CBR1000rr	You can set the screen on the wall with cleats. This will allow you to just lift the screen off the wall. Speagle has his like this.

02-05-2010, 04:12 PM	#13
URPREY Administrator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 9,968 1999 Firehawk TA #156	My screen hangs on 2 drywall screws. It only weights a few pounds.

02-05-2010, 04:55 PM	#14
ChrisV 02 - Z28 The Beast Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mt Washington, KY Posts: 3,848 2002 Camaro Z28, '02 Envoy, '08 R1	I have a couple small block that my screen hangs on, like Bill said they are only a couple pounds

02-05-2010, 05:18 PM	#15
Speagle KY Fbodies Veteran poster Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: jeffersonville, IN Posts: 2,341	You could build the screen wall out a few feet allowing you to access the breaker and creating some storage at the same time. You should check some of ours out, I promise you will get some great ideas.

02-06-2010, 01:40 PM	#16
JMHZ28 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 488 2002 z28	Yea I thought of that speagle but didn't want to give up the space. Do you guys have a thread with pics or can you giys post some up here

02-06-2010, 01:50 PM	#17
Speagle KY Fbodies Veteran poster Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: jeffersonville, IN Posts: 2,341	If you want to an open area setup go check out bill's, if you are interested in an enclosed dedicated theater come by and see mine. I will try to post a couple pics, but you can't get much perspective from them

02-06-2010, 08:19 PM	#18
URPREY Administrator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 9,968 1999 Firehawk TA #156	Here's a video on mine I did to show the IR controlled lighting. Like Chris said, it's really hard to get perspective.

02-07-2010, 11:00 PM	#19
JMHZ28 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 488 2002 z28	Prey, what are the dimensions on your room? And how far back is your projector. Im thinking I might be able to turn my whole room the other way from seeing your video.

02-08-2010, 12:15 PM	#20
Hodge A real MOFO Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,840 87 IROC-Z, 98 Z28, 08 CBR1000rr	Throw distance is dependent on the projector you pick and the screen size.

02-09-2010, 08:17 AM	#22
ChrisV 02 - Z28 The Beast Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mt Washington, KY Posts: 3,848 2002 Camaro Z28, '02 Envoy, '08 R1	Go here and search for your projector or something similar to what you want. It has calculators for size of screen versus throw distance versus zoom levels Mine is like 90" at 9' back http://www.projectorpeople.com/

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