briancol 3 Report post Posted June 17, 2010 I finally got $2,500.00 in my slush fund to do the manual conversion on C0SM0S. The extra $700.00 was to lighten the fly wheel and a short shifter. So I was already to go ahead. I came home the other night to find my partner desperately trying to turn on the TV. This stupid Phillips 42" has broken down twice already, and with this being the third time, it was time to say good bye permanently. So the conversion is put on hold till I can save up the necessary again. The new set is great. A 50" LG full HD Plasma with stunning pictures. However changing channels is just not the same thrill as changing gears I'm afraid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted June 17, 2010 Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. I would've done the conversion to be honest, because I spend more time in my car than in front of my TV. Back to saving then ay? $700 for a lightened flywheel and a short shift seems a bit steep? New flywheel I'm assuming? If so, OEM or aftermarket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted June 17, 2010 $200 to get the existing one lightened and balanced, a new short shifter, boot and new knob. approx $500 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted June 17, 2010 Priorities, priorities Brian lol You could have had both! Cash = Manual Conversion Harvey Norman 50 months interest free = TV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 you fu*king got a LG? holy fu*k might be cheap but it will do the same thing as your Phillips one =D Working at DSE you learn these things =D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 Mmm, I must admit I've heard nothing good about LG TV's. Have a Samsung Series 5 at teh moment, wouldn't mint a new one though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 our LG was great... ... for 6 months Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 LG = Long gone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[email protected] 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 Bugger, I guess you gotta prioritize Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 this + manual conversion = WIN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 manual conversion >/= stereo > tv Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 you fu*king got a LG? holy fu*k might be cheap but it will do the same thing as your Phillips one =D Working at DSE you learn these things =D What would you recommend then? I am sniffing around for a new one (either 42" plasma or 40" LCD - still undecided) at the moment..... No manual conversion on the cards for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 What would you recommend then? I am sniffing around for a new one (either 42" plasma or 40" LCD - still undecided) at the moment..... No manual conversion on the cards for me. Panasonic viera plasma. Full HD. That is all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 Priorities, priorities Brian lol You could have had both! Cash = Manual Conversion Harvey Norman 50 months interest free = TV Exactly my thought too!! you fu*king got a LG? holy fu*k might be cheap but it will do the same thing as your Phillips one =D Working at DSE you learn these things =D Don't you guys only stock like 4 brands of tv's and 2 of them cheap generic brands lol? Mmm, I must admit I've heard nothing good about LG TV's. Have a Samsung Series 5 at teh moment, wouldn't mint a new one though. I don't know where i put last months Consumer magazine but i'm fairly sure LG were up there...Sony and Panasonic too, someone must have it floating around to confirm this!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 Panasonic viera plasma. Full HD. That is all. i agree after 20 years selling and sorting problems on tv's ,hifi etc . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 Pana just put out a new range. but yea DSE stocks Sony , Pana ,Samsung ,DSE ,Konka and sometimes we will have some random brand. just yea just think is your room sunny? if so you dont want plasma as it has the glass[Gloss Finnish] wheres LCD has the matt look also you can get cheap LED tvs now days they are the best picture you will see in NZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 Hey Brian-you were never gonna be able to watch those awesome concert vids on a 5spd anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 they still make plasmas ...?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top Secret 2 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 Yeah, working at Noel Leeming the demand was roughly 65/35 LCDs to Plasmas in the short time I worked there. Apparently people watching sport find Plasmas offer better movement and refresh rates, for the money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted June 18, 2010 LED is where it's at.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted June 19, 2010 Well my LG's is the very latest model (PK750) razor edge full HD, blue ray, etc, etc. I got it at trade price $2,200 plus $80.00 for the wall mounting bracket. Harvey Normans best offer on this model was $3,099 and a wait till new supplies arrived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted June 19, 2010 Hey Brian-you were never gonna be able to watch those awesome concert vids on a 5spd anyway. My sentiments exactly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted June 19, 2010 One thing I would never do is listen to advice offered by someone who works at DSE (or any of the big box stores for that matter). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted June 19, 2010 One thing I would never do is listen to advice offered by someone who works at DSE (or any of the big box stores for that matter). Why would that be? Myself i hate telling people that one tv is better then others Everyone See's a TV different in there own eyes. and yea you will find that most staff try to push you to buy wheres i cant do that its your money you do what you want with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 19, 2010 All of you are pissing in the wind anyway. The TV is already bought, show's over. Find a new thread to argue in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
