(Topic ID: 10150)
San Diego, CA
Quoted from pinb0t:Believe it or not!
I see what you did there. 
Quoted from davewtf:There's no way the head is still on that, though. is there?
Look closer.
I sold a cabinet and backbox to a lady the other day. We put it in her Prius. I never would have guessed. I'd have bet against it for sure.
That is impressive. I have said it before. We could use a sticky thread "Will it Fit"? Photos of pins in various cars. 
Quoted from davewtf:Update your collection and remove TZ because we all know those two are the same game...
I don't get this comparison? I see a lot more Whirlwind or TAF in the layout. I guess it's like TZ because it has a lot of features on the PF. Still want a TZ anyway. I'm not really a 'collector' per say. I just like to own games until I master them, sell them and get something else. I play in a lot of tournaments and leagues so I like to know the ins and outs of games.
Quoted from coasterguy:That is impressive. I have said it before. We could use a sticky thread "Will it Fit"? Photos of pins in various cars.
This is a good idea. I think one of the wiki sites was doing it but I haven't found it. This is a 2008 Gen II Prius BTW.
That will work for the older games but you would have to take the hinges off on a newer one. I like the way I did it because when you scoot the drivers seat back it holds the backbox nice and snug for the ride.
i'm surprised you had to decapitate the pin for it to fit in the prius.
do you know how much clearance you were missing?
can't be that much...
Sydney
I finagled a Getaway playfield into my 2-door hardtop Wrangler. Back seats have to come out, passenger seat has to go all the way forward, and I slid it in diagonally on its side through the back and next to the passenger seat.
Probably couldn't do a full pin - just not enough depth in the back. Of course, being a Wrangler you could always take off the roof, but then there's the issue of it being -14 outside right now...
10 months later
Didcot
I have a prius and I get all my machines in there with the head still attached.
Unscrew the back box hinges and carefully lower the backbox over the passenger side headrest.
Machine will fit comfortably in the car and all doors can be shut. There is about 3mm to spare
Picked up 3 machines this way including one I drove to West Germany for
David
I fit 2, yes 2 pins in my Chevy HHR when I had it! And I did it twice! lol First time I put Cosmic Gunfight & GTB Amazing Spiderman (widebody). 2nd time I put a Solar Fire & Alien Star in there. I wish I had photos to prove it but I don't 
I do have witnesses though! 
Quoted from Homepin:Why would anybody want a Prius?
Boggles my mind as well but my employee has a blue one for himself and a red one for his wife. He filled the tank today when we went to lunch, $38 and will get 450 miles.
Quoted from centerflank:Boggles my mind as well but my employee has a blue one for himself and a red one for his wife. He filled the tank today when we went to lunch, $38 and will get 450 miles.
That isn't the entire picture - just 'cause he saves a little at the pump doesn't mean the Earth isn't paying for his selfishness!!!!
Not to mention they are a dangerous piece of crap to drive.
Quoted from Homepin:Earth isn't paying for his selfishness!!!!
Please do elaborate on that.
I don't know enough about them, but is the $38 in fuel the total energy cost for those 450 miles or does it also need to be plugged into an electrical outlet? BTW, those free power outlets that COmpaNies have for employee electric cars as well as the ones at high-end hotels will soon be a pay-for "service". Especially if I buy a hybrid or electric vehicle.
Quoted from centerflank:Please do elaborate on that.
It is very well known that the energy required to produce the batteries for these things is HUGE - as is the disposal of said batteries at the end of life - which currently is running at about 6 years.
Owners of these piece of crap will be shocked to get a bill for several thousand dollars when they need a new battery!
A Prius is false economy!
Quoted from Homepin:It is very well known that the energy required to produce the batteries for these things is HUGE - as is the disposal of said batteries at the end of life - which currently is running at about 6 years.
Owners of these piece of crap will be shocked to get a bill for several thousand dollars when they need a new battery!
Its a lease, he wont be paying for a new battery, and dont worry about battery disposal, Toyota made a large land purchase in the Outback and is just going to airdrop em there.
Quoted from MrBally:but is the $38 in fuel the total energy cost for those 450 miles or does it also need to be plugged into an electrical outlet?
Its just a hybrid not an electric, gas it up and away you go.
I'm amazed that ANY buyer would even remotely consider buying ANY Toyota product after they killed 56 (or was it more?) with their "unintended acceleration" manufacturing fault that they denied ever existed.
Even lying to the Govt and then copping the HUGE fine to just make it go away - what a bunch of criminals.
But go right ahead - support the criminals, buy their crap!
I'll spend my money with a more reputable company thanks.
WOW - so nobody gives a stuff that Toyota can kill their customers and not think anything of it?
Keep buying this excellent product boys - how smart!
Give me Ford or GM anyday thanks.................Prius??? How DUMB are those buyers?
Quoted from Homepin:WOW - so nobody gives a stuff that Toyota can kill their customers and not think anything of it?
Keep buying this excellent product boys - how smart!
Feb 8 ,2011- Us Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood conducted an intensive 10 month study and declared there was no manufacture defect, unintended acceleration has been proven to be driver error mistaking the gas pedal for the brake pedal.
Quoted from centerflank:Feb 8 ,2011- Us Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood conducted an intensive 10 month study and declared there was no manufacture defect, unintended acceleration has been proven to be driver error mistaking the gas pedal for the brake pedal.
In 56 cases? Tells me it is a manufacturing defect regardless.
Quoted from Homepin:Tells me it is a manufacturing defect regardless.
Did you examine any of the cars that were in crashes or you just basing your highly educated guess off the nightly news?
Quoted from centerflank:Did you examine any of the cars that were in crashes or you just basing your highly educated guess off the nightly news?
Common sense tells me that if 56 people mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal then that is certainly a design fault!
Quoted from Homepin:Common sense tells me that if 56 people mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal then that is certainly a design fault!
56 fatalities from 9 million autos sold, thats 0.00001%. Id take my chances with that number any day. You go with your common sense and Ill stick with hard data.
Wow, lots of hate for the prius. We have one but I never put a pin in it... yet. I have an '02 jetta wagon that fits pins in with the head.
David, I am not able to picture how you are placing your pin with the head still attached. Can you please explain or show a pic? Thanks.
Quoted from Homepin:Why would anybody want a Prius?
Primarily because 50 mpg (combined) means 600 miles on a tank of gas. I thought they were small odd little cars until I realized they are as roomy as most midsize sedans with nearly 2x the gas mileage, at the same price.
I KNEW IT! I was just saying in another thread where a guy was looking for a small car to haul pins that I think I could do it. WELL DONE.
Also, if you mistake the gas for the brake you are an idiot. Nuff said. 
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