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Jan 19, 2009, 08:40 AM
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Paulnsx...which swifts do you run? I'm in the process of ordering new brake stuff and thinking ill order the spring to, got quoted for 284 for sports and 295 for spec r...thoughts pleaes...i think im going to pull the trigger on this before i can back out...
Jan 19, 2009, 08:43 AM
he is running the normal swifts.
Jan 19, 2009, 09:00 AM
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I just did those not too long ago...pads/rotors/ss lines. I ordered my rotors from 'MAPerformance', and I have an account with 'Russell' and ordered ss brake lines. I will also be installing a new set of specR's in the spring with a lil help from Turco. I've had my new struts/springs since late summer and have yet to install them lol
Jan 19, 2009, 09:05 AM
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thats actually who I'm going with Tim, maper, but I'm talking to Adam, he quotes me at 515 for the slotted rotors, hps pads, ss lines and fluid, then i think im just going to bite the bullet and go with the spec r's...he just told me 800 for all...think I should pull the trigger? it sounds good to me but what do I know...
Jan 19, 2009, 09:09 AM
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thats actually who I'm going with Tim, maper, but I'm talking to Adam, he quotes me at 515 for the slotted rotors, hps pads, ss lines and fluid, then i think im just going to bite the bullet and go with the spec r's...he just told me 800 for all...think I should pull the trigger? it sounds good to me but what do I know...
Jan 19, 2009, 09:10 AM
I bought Bella's parents the LN40A550 for $799 shipped! You should still be able to get it around that price...It only has a 20,000:1 contrast ratio and only 2 HDMI (plus only 60hz), but it is a great tv for the money. I love my 650 series though 
But, as far as 720p vs 1080p, first off, you need an HD box for even 720p. Second, I have a 36" (I think!) CRT 1080i, and it looks 10 times better in 1080i vs 480p. Granted there is not much difference in picture quality between 720p and 1080i. I agree that you should definitely not spend $900 on that small of a tv. But if you are going 37" or larger, I should think 1080p would make quite the difference...
But, as far as 720p vs 1080p, first off, you need an HD box for even 720p. Second, I have a 36" (I think!) CRT 1080i, and it looks 10 times better in 1080i vs 480p. Granted there is not much difference in picture quality between 720p and 1080i. I agree that you should definitely not spend $900 on that small of a tv. But if you are going 37" or larger, I should think 1080p would make quite the difference...
You actually don't need an HD box to get HD in any newer TV as they all have built in QAM tuners that allow you to recieve the same HD channels a cable box would provide you with. The only difference is you wouldn't be able to use the on-demand features as well as the comcast/charter guide.
For anything 37" and under 1080p is really not neccesary unless you plan on using the unit as a computer monitor. 1080p allows you to run resolutions as high as 1920x1080 opposed to where 720p will only go as high as 1280x720. The higher the resolution, the more desktop area.
As for watching TV, I've owned a 32" Samsung 720p, 37" Westinghouse 1080p, 40" Samsung 40A550 & now I'm currently using a Sony 40" W series and when watching blu-ray movies or using the PS3 (1080p) there is no difference in detail and picture quality between the 32" 720p and the 37" 1080p.
The only reason I'm using the Sony 40" right now is the fact that it was 60% off new from Sony along with free shipping as an associate accommodation deal. Otherwise I'd stick with a 40" - 46" Samsung 600 series.
Jan 19, 2009, 09:31 AM
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I actually used the 40A550 for a few months as my computer monitor and it was a great tv.
You actually don't need an HD box to get HD in any newer TV as they all have built in QAM tuners that allow you to recieve the same HD channels a cable box would provide you with. The only difference is you wouldn't be able to use the on-demand features as well as the comcast/charter guide.
For anything 37" and under 1080p is really not neccesary unless you plan on using the unit as a computer monitor. 1080p allows you to run resolutions as high as 1920x1080 opposed to where 720p will only go as high as 1280x720. The higher the resolution, the more desktop area.
As for watching TV, I've owned a 32" Samsung 720p, 37" Westinghouse 1080p, 40" Samsung 40A550 & now I'm currently using a Sony 40" W series and when watching blu-ray movies or using the PS3 (1080p) there is no difference in detail and picture quality between the 32" 720p and the 37" 1080p.
The only reason I'm using the Sony 40" right now is the fact that it was 60% off new from Sony along with free shipping as an associate accommodation deal. Otherwise I'd stick with a 40" - 46" Samsung 600 series.
You actually don't need an HD box to get HD in any newer TV as they all have built in QAM tuners that allow you to recieve the same HD channels a cable box would provide you with. The only difference is you wouldn't be able to use the on-demand features as well as the comcast/charter guide.
For anything 37" and under 1080p is really not neccesary unless you plan on using the unit as a computer monitor. 1080p allows you to run resolutions as high as 1920x1080 opposed to where 720p will only go as high as 1280x720. The higher the resolution, the more desktop area.
As for watching TV, I've owned a 32" Samsung 720p, 37" Westinghouse 1080p, 40" Samsung 40A550 & now I'm currently using a Sony 40" W series and when watching blu-ray movies or using the PS3 (1080p) there is no difference in detail and picture quality between the 32" 720p and the 37" 1080p.
The only reason I'm using the Sony 40" right now is the fact that it was 60% off new from Sony along with free shipping as an associate accommodation deal. Otherwise I'd stick with a 40" - 46" Samsung 600 series.
And I thought you could only receive the local channels in HD that are broadcasted, not all of them. I haven't tried it with my tv yet since I have an HD box...But I DVR a TON of HD programming, so I need a box either way.
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Jan 19, 2009, 09:32 AM
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Thanks for the reminder buddy! I didn't forget about it, but I did not realize that we could actually claim it on our 2008 returns 
That will be nice!ALSO - Obama is pushing so these do not need to be paid back
Now that would be sweet! I read this in the WSJ on Friday 
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Jan 19, 2009, 10:09 AM
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Bill @ MAPerf is awesome. I have ordered from him several times. He consistently has the best prices and is super fast/responsive. I plan to order rotors from him when I decide what I want.
EDIT: Pretty much when I want a part, I just email him and ask him to ship it and charge my cc. I don't even bother looking up prices elsewhere
295 for Spec R's is really cheap. I think they list for 400.
Timz can you get me a quote on SS brake lines? I need some.
EDIT: Pretty much when I want a part, I just email him and ask him to ship it and charge my cc. I don't even bother looking up prices elsewhere
295 for Spec R's is really cheap. I think they list for 400.
Timz can you get me a quote on SS brake lines? I need some.
Last edited by Paulnsx; Jan 19, 2009 at 10:27 AM.