new install bay
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Topic: new install bay
Posted By: feenal
Subject: new install bay
Date Posted: January 27, 2006 at 11:03 AM
Hey guys, got a somewhat of a strange request. I will be starting up an install bay soon, dealing with r/s, alarms, stereos and some performance stuff, and I'm trying to get a list of supplies I will need, like connectors, resistor an so on, I was woundering if you guys had any suggestions on must haves for a shop...thank you in advance
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Posted By: firstrax
Date Posted: January 27, 2006 at 5:30 PM
Insurance. Not trying to be a wise ass. It really is important.
Posted By: dwarren
Date Posted: January 27, 2006 at 5:57 PM
Doesn't the shop provide all the connections and supplies? I have never heard of a shop that doesn't provide these basic supplies, tools are of course a different story.
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Posted By: gus1
Date Posted: January 27, 2006 at 8:25 PM
In no particular order of importance:
1) A parts supplier. Staub, DLC, Importel are just a few (we deal with both Staub and Importel... both excellent)
2) From these suppliers:
- Dash kits- solid selection of domestics, smattering of imports, depends on your market
- Wire harnesses for above
- Relays, harnesses, connectors, screws, and other sundry items that can add up to far more than you can imagine
- Bulk wire in 4, 8, 10, and 18ga
- Bulk speaker wire
3) Insurance!
4) Beer fridge....
5) If you are in Ontario... MECP or a mechanics license if you want to do starters
6) Insurance!
7) If you have been at this for a while, you should know what you require for connectors..... leave the Scotch Loks and T-Taps at the factory... they are happier there....
8) Some good operating capitol in the bank....
9) Insurance!
This should get you on your way......
Gus
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Wherever I go, that is where I end up......
Posted By: firstrax
Date Posted: January 27, 2006 at 9:54 PM
Oh, hot glue. Its not really broken until you've tried hot glue!
Posted By: stang351w
Date Posted: January 27, 2006 at 10:44 PM
where in canada are you looking to start this install bay?
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Tri County KustomZ
certified installer
Posted By: feenal
Date Posted: January 29, 2006 at 5:47 PM
thanks guys, it will be in nova scotia
Posted By: stang351w
Date Posted: January 29, 2006 at 9:49 PM
right on...you mind if i ask what part of NS, i've got a shop here in yarmouth
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Tri County KustomZ
certified installer
Posted By: gus1
Date Posted: January 30, 2006 at 12:18 AM
We've got a shop in sunny Sidney......
I believe Sunnyvale Trailer Park is in NS somewhere, Isn't it?
Gus
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Wherever I go, that is where I end up......
Posted By: feenal
Date Posted: January 30, 2006 at 2:14 AM
This shop is an existing repair shop, but the owner is expanding and will be hiring me to run a new install bay and performance section of it...it is located just outside of Halifax on St Margaret's Bay rd. The info I requested was just for me I want to make sure we have everything before we get started...I expect it to be quite busy...will also be doing custom exhaust systems, wheels and tires possibly engine performance such as forced induction. So on
Posted By: feenal
Date Posted: January 30, 2006 at 2:16 AM
do you mean sydney...if so its rarely sunny, that is where I grew up...lol
Posted By: feenal
Date Posted: January 30, 2006 at 2:17 AM
do you mean sydney...if so its rarely sunny, that is where I grew up...lol
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