5th gen Off Topic Thread (Official Ghustle thread v1)
Plasmas are a double-edged sword. On the one hand, they are very bright and they all run at 600Hz so you never have a distorted picture. On the other hand, you will eventually have pinkish crap filtering in to the white parts of the picture as the pixels start exploding. It's weird. My 42" Samsung plasma is 6 years old and works great, but I have that pink only on totally white screens, but if it goes to anything else, the picture is perfect and the hi-def looks fantastic. I did the proper 100 hours break-in with the contrast turned way down and the picture relatively dark. I have no burn-in anywhere, but I still have the pinkish-white screen now... The other problem with plasmas is they weigh a half-ton compared to an LCD or an LED. My next TV will probably be a 55" LED or LED-LCD, at least 120Hz, 240Hz if I can afford it.
Plasmas don't have pixels. The pink crap is the anti-glare filter they put on them (and Panasonics are notorious for it). LCD's have pixels and suffer from pixelation (pixels burn out and you start getting black dots on the screen). LED's suffer from uneven picture brightness, especially when LEDs start to burn out. Plasmas suffer from burn-in (an image will burn onto the screen, causing a "ghost" image). But most plasmas nowadays come with a tool in the settings to "erase" burn-in.
Last edited by ranmas2004; May 18, 2012 at 05:38 PM.
So, then...if they total it out we can buy it back? Our deduct is 1K, so if they total it at 4k they give us a check for 3k, yes (our deduct minus value)? If we "bought it back", the check would be like, 2k? I'm not sure. BUT then we'd have a car with a salvage title yes?
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Not sure if you're aware of it or not, but the Black Talon's and the SXT's are basically the same type of bullet. No need to hunt around and over pay for those BT's anymore.
Did you see them dyno at this number? Either they are lying or they use a crappy dyno. Some less than reputable tuners change smoothing factors to make it seem like they made your car 30hp faster to get you to come back. Old software and numerous other things can affect output as well. On a modern dyno in a reputable shop. ITs accurate to within 10hp. A decent shop doesnt need to falsify numbers because they dont need anymore customers lol. You dont NEED a dyno like most people seem to think but its safer to do it in a controlled environment and if you frequent shops like I do you get a good bang for your buck
I'm an OG A-Ziner, been on there since I got my license, the CL-S was my dream car until I learned what TQ was
Yes 240-250 is the range but usually around 200 ft/lbs though to the wheels.
And in a heavier car than most maximas on the road 200 ft/lbs ain't gonna cut it unless you're doing 120 rolls and lets face it, if you did a 40-120 you'd be so far aahead it wouldn't even be funny.
Didn't work out so well though....
I wish I had the run where I had the speedo over the odo topping 6th, the car literally could not go any faster @ like 5900 rpm, it couldn't reach 6k to save it's life, that was the only moment in my life where I wish I had a 00VI
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Ruh roh, now we're up my alley
I'm an OG A-Ziner, been on there since I got my license, the CL-S was my dream car until I learned what TQ was
Yes 240-250 is the range but usually around 200 ft/lbs though to the wheels.
And in a heavier car than most maximas on the road 200 ft/lbs ain't gonna cut it unless you're doing 120 rolls and lets face it, if you did a 40-120 you'd be so far aahead it wouldn't even be funny.
Soo fast that I can blow my manifold and drop the floorboard
Well I did, and here are the results:
Didn't work out so well though....
I wish I had the run where I had the speedo over the odo topping 6th, the car literally could not go any faster @ like 5900 rpm, it couldn't reach 6k to save it's life, that was the only moment in my life where I wish I had a 00VI
I'm an OG A-Ziner, been on there since I got my license, the CL-S was my dream car until I learned what TQ was
Yes 240-250 is the range but usually around 200 ft/lbs though to the wheels.
And in a heavier car than most maximas on the road 200 ft/lbs ain't gonna cut it unless you're doing 120 rolls and lets face it, if you did a 40-120 you'd be so far aahead it wouldn't even be funny.
Soo fast that I can blow my manifold and drop the floorboard
Well I did, and here are the results:
Didn't work out so well though....
I wish I had the run where I had the speedo over the odo topping 6th, the car literally could not go any faster @ like 5900 rpm, it couldn't reach 6k to save it's life, that was the only moment in my life where I wish I had a 00VI
Ruh roh, now we're up my alley
I'm an OG A-Ziner, been on there since I got my license, the CL-S was my dream car until I learned what TQ was
Yes 240-250 is the range but usually around 200 ft/lbs though to the wheels.
And in a heavier car than most maximas on the road 200 ft/lbs ain't gonna cut it unless you're doing 120 rolls and lets face it, if you did a 40-120 you'd be so far aahead it wouldn't even be funny.
I'm an OG A-Ziner, been on there since I got my license, the CL-S was my dream car until I learned what TQ was
Yes 240-250 is the range but usually around 200 ft/lbs though to the wheels.
And in a heavier car than most maximas on the road 200 ft/lbs ain't gonna cut it unless you're doing 120 rolls and lets face it, if you did a 40-120 you'd be so far aahead it wouldn't even be funny.
And how quick are 1st gen mazdaspeed 3 supposed to be?
That's a bad description to use to make your point. You're talking about using gasoline in a manor it wasn't designed for. A firearm has a purpose, to fire a round. Gasoline has a purpose, fuel for internal combustion engines. So in order to compare gasoline to a gun as you have, you would have to describe it in a way where you're using gunpowder from the rounds. This actually doesn't even involve the gun itself at all since where talking about the rounds. And you don't have to take a bullet or a shotshell apart for this. You can go to any local sporting goods store and buy gunpowder.
The point was simple, there's a crap load of dangerous stuff. Just because there's safety features in place doesn't all of a sudden make them safe.
just because a certain chain of events needs to occur before they reach their full danger potential, doesn't make them safe.
The fact you clearly pointed out only AMPLIFIES the danger of a gun. It's ONLY purpose is to fire and kill something. That's it. That's all it's for, to kill.
gun talk again.
The only big electronics store in my area is bestbuy. I do not have a Fry's here but I loved that store when I lived in CA. So I am stuck with buying online, Bestbuy, or crutchfield. The only issue with crutchfield is that the prices are higher there then bestbuy.
The reason I am planning on going with an lcd/led tv is because I was planning on mounting it on the wall. And honestly I do not need anything bigger then a 46" tv. So i did research on the new stuff that is coming out or was mentioned CES and it seems like the best reviews go to the Samsung tv's. I assume you get what you pay when you purchase one?
This is what I had my mind set-on
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+...&skuId=4846792
The reason I am planning on going with an lcd/led tv is because I was planning on mounting it on the wall. And honestly I do not need anything bigger then a 46" tv. So i did research on the new stuff that is coming out or was mentioned CES and it seems like the best reviews go to the Samsung tv's. I assume you get what you pay when you purchase one?
This is what I had my mind set-on
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+...&skuId=4846792
Ruh roh, now we're up my alley
I'm an OG A-Ziner, been on there since I got my license, the CL-S was my dream car until I learned what TQ was
Yes 240-250 is the range but usually around 200 ft/lbs though to the wheels.
And in a heavier car than most maximas on the road 200 ft/lbs ain't gonna cut it unless you're doing 120 rolls and lets face it, if you did a 40-120 you'd be so far aahead it wouldn't even be funny.
Soo fast that I can blow my manifold and drop the floorboard
Well I did, and here are the results:
Didn't work out so well though....
I wish I had the run where I had the speedo over the odo topping 6th, the car literally could not go any faster @ like 5900 rpm, it couldn't reach 6k to save it's life, that was the only moment in my life where I wish I had a 00VI
I'm an OG A-Ziner, been on there since I got my license, the CL-S was my dream car until I learned what TQ was
Yes 240-250 is the range but usually around 200 ft/lbs though to the wheels.
And in a heavier car than most maximas on the road 200 ft/lbs ain't gonna cut it unless you're doing 120 rolls and lets face it, if you did a 40-120 you'd be so far aahead it wouldn't even be funny.
Soo fast that I can blow my manifold and drop the floorboard
Well I did, and here are the results:
Didn't work out so well though....
I wish I had the run where I had the speedo over the odo topping 6th, the car literally could not go any faster @ like 5900 rpm, it couldn't reach 6k to save it's life, that was the only moment in my life where I wish I had a 00VI
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I say the inferior head was suffering from abnormal compression, causing excessive backpressure on the main head...
The only big electronics store in my area is bestbuy. I do not have a Fry's here but I loved that store when I lived in CA. So I am stuck with buying online, Bestbuy, or crutchfield. The only issue with crutchfield is that the prices are higher there then bestbuy.
The reason I am planning on going with an lcd/led tv is because I was planning on mounting it on the wall. And honestly I do not need anything bigger then a 46" tv. So i did research on the new stuff that is coming out or was mentioned CES and it seems like the best reviews go to the Samsung tv's. I assume you get what you pay when you purchase one?
This is what I had my mind set-on
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+...&skuId=4846792
The reason I am planning on going with an lcd/led tv is because I was planning on mounting it on the wall. And honestly I do not need anything bigger then a 46" tv. So i did research on the new stuff that is coming out or was mentioned CES and it seems like the best reviews go to the Samsung tv's. I assume you get what you pay when you purchase one?
This is what I had my mind set-on
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+...&skuId=4846792
As far as the new LED technology, the reviews say go as high end as you can, since LED failures will lead to dark spots and the chealer ones will be brighter on either the sides or top/bottom. But I don't think you can go wrong with a Samsung. I use the 23" LED Sammys as my monitors and they look just fine.
Now it's "our" age? 
I like the way you're both equally dismissive and self-identifying that you're old enough or young enough for some momentary point of view. Some people might say that's a little annoying, and label you fickle. Personally, I think it's damn clever. Because as long as you keep riding that fence, you'll always be able to lay claim to both sides of an argument.
Good job, son.
Er, I mean, pops.
I like the way you're both equally dismissive and self-identifying that you're old enough or young enough for some momentary point of view. Some people might say that's a little annoying, and label you fickle. Personally, I think it's damn clever. Because as long as you keep riding that fence, you'll always be able to lay claim to both sides of an argument.
Good job, son.
Er, I mean, pops.
BTW, I am actually very interested in how these newer plasmas work because I would like to know how I see individual squares in my picture if I look very close.
Samsung a lower brand? They have a vast array of products to suit every budget just like every major compnay. I bought a Samsung 40" LED when it first came out and the picture was unparalleled. With a 2.1 system and a sony Blu-Ray player? Its going to be hard to beat. I posted my tv and set-up back in the good thread so check it out if you want
Samsung a lower brand? They have a vast array of products to suit every budget just like every major compnay. I bought a Samsung 40" LED when it first came out and the picture was unparalleled. With a 2.1 system and a sony Blu-Ray player? Its going to be hard to beat. I posted my tv and set-up back in the good thread so check it out if you want
When you get into that range certainly the differences should be minimal no? I was never a fan of the cost/benefit ratio of plasma TV's so thats why I went LED. I have all the attributes I wanted from a tv and all the picture adjustment options I wanted at the price point I was shopping.
No I'm with you there. I would like an LED the next TV I get, maybe an LED-LCD. Neither of these existed 6 years ago when I bought my Samsung. They were right next to big ol tube TV's and DLP's back then, both of which are now pretty much gone. I want right around a 55" LED or LED-LCD
55"!? damn son thats a large TV. LED really offers the best picture/price in my opinion. LCD prices are attractive but not such a great picture. My LED is about a half inch wide and that was honestly one of the biggest factors for me because I wanted to be able to hang it on the wall if I had to. UN40c6300f is the product number of mine. Its not the best now but when I bought it it was a great value
Static = NOT moving
Kinetic = Moving
I think you might be blowing my mind though, so if that's the case, I need further explaination
Sounds like a situation, hope all goes well, and if you're adopting, I am very happy for you dude, how old is she?
Everything I know/see lends me to agree with this.
But we're just Canadian, we know nothing, nothing we think applies. There's this magical line below us where we enter a completely different world that in no way applies to us or our views.
Best thing clashez has ever thought of ???
I think so.
Agree x1049809280921
Though, I'm not sure with your taste, that you're the one to find them. None-the-less I would like to see this come to fruition.
Kinetic = Moving
I think you might be blowing my mind though, so if that's the case, I need further explaination
Sounds like a situation, hope all goes well, and if you're adopting, I am very happy for you dude, how old is she?
Everything I know/see lends me to agree with this.
But we're just Canadian, we know nothing, nothing we think applies. There's this magical line below us where we enter a completely different world that in no way applies to us or our views.
Best thing clashez has ever thought of ???
I think so.
Agree x1049809280921
Though, I'm not sure with your taste, that you're the one to find them. None-the-less I would like to see this come to fruition.
Now it's "our" age?
I like the way you're both equally dismissive and self-identifying that you're old enough or young enough for some momentary point of view. Some people might say that's a little annoying, and label you fickle. Personally, I think it's damn clever. Because as long as you keep riding that fence, you'll always be able to lay claim to both sides of an argument.
Good job, son.
Er, I mean, pops.
I like the way you're both equally dismissive and self-identifying that you're old enough or young enough for some momentary point of view. Some people might say that's a little annoying, and label you fickle. Personally, I think it's damn clever. Because as long as you keep riding that fence, you'll always be able to lay claim to both sides of an argument.
Good job, son.
Er, I mean, pops.
I honestly don't see it as riding the fence per say. More like seeing both sides of the coin or the big picture so to speak. We're all enthusiasts or wouldn't be on here, it's our common ground. That said, as the 'elder statesmen' we have a unique perspective. Being young at heart enough to know youthful exuberance & experiential knowledge of the wins/fails from our own youth. If you debated in school, you know there's really 3 sides to an argument. Your view, their view & the truth. All statements are composed partially of fact & conjecture. The trick is analyzing the validity of said viewpoints, to find the truth. E.G. The skill of intelligent discussion.
Didn't you see the gun? He's a badazz playah.
Last edited by Rochester; May 19, 2012 at 06:04 AM.
Fawk it I'm sticking it out with the ground controls.. just ordered those new shocks that just came out a month ago or so,The yellow sport shocks there sopost to be like koni reps from what it looks like. A guy I know in town has a set on his car and he said there super stiff. So for 189.99 shipped I'll be the lab rat lol.. they may end up being a reallu good thing or really bad..... .. . Will see I guess
Truth is irrelevant and subjective. The third leg in the debating stool are Facts, which can be cherry-picked to support an objective, which is the point of debate. Either way, you're giving cjandura way too much credit here. He's just playing.
Didn't you see the gun? He's a badazz playah.
Didn't you see the gun? He's a badazz playah.
Fawk it I'm sticking it out with the ground controls.. just ordered those new shocks that just came out a month ago or so,The yellow sport shocks there sopost to be like koni reps from what it looks like. A guy I know in town has a set on his car and he said there super stiff. So for 189.99 shipped I'll be the lab rat lol.. they may end up being a reallu good thing or really bad..... .. . Will see I guess
Brother gun(s) have nothing to do with it i was just brought up in a military and sporting family in fact you could call my collection of fishing equipment just as over bearing.we all have our hobbies and sometimes they become out of control it just happened that because of my past illness my sporting hobby was forced to change into a automotive hobby which is just as dangerous to myself mostly.i also take no credit on being old or pronouncing my age related views because i have earned that right passage.
