Swaggasaur Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 A lot of good points being made here...also, almost goes without saying but, don't pay for anything then expect reimbursement. get the money first, then buy what you need. Always money up front. good point, i was thinkg like $75 up front, for materials and kinda like a deposit saying you not gonna flake out Quote BHE Wall Build TEAM DC Audio TEAM XS POWER1986 Monte Carlo KMC Nova's 20"4 DC XL's W/ PSI Recones2 DC 5k'sPioneer PRS 8010 Audio Technix 6 XS Power D3100's 1 XS Power D3400 Mechman 220a Alternator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio-Concepts Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Ive been doing this for years, has helped me build a good customer reputation, and have made some good money at that! Last summer alone I made 3 times my normal hourly wage, working at night and weekends! Just make sure the individuals either sign something stating they are knowingly bringing their vehicle to an unlicensed unbonded individual, and you are not liable for any damage to vehicles or equipment after the job has been finished! Kind of like a contract! Quote Pioneer AVH480 Zapco ST5XII amplifier Stevens Audio 6.5" components (passive) Onyx Subwoofer Sky High OFC wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Do a non refundable deposit for materials ( whatever materials is gonna cost you ) which will usually be about $75. Then collect the other half when completed. Quote 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio-Concepts Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Do a non refundable deposit for materials ( whatever materials is gonna cost you ) which will usually be about $75. Then collect the other half when completed. This is a must do! Never put up your own money for material no matter how honest someone says they are! Those people can just backout, and now you have material or a finished product taking up space, in which you need to try and sell! All side work must have material list paid before starting the project! Quote Pioneer AVH480 Zapco ST5XII amplifier Stevens Audio 6.5" components (passive) Onyx Subwoofer Sky High OFC wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
727Designs Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Do a non refundable deposit for materials ( whatever materials is gonna cost you ) which will usually be about $75. Then collect the other half when completed. Yepp. I've been building them on the side for a couple of years now. Make sure you get material money up front so you aren't stuck with it... and make sure you know what you're doing. Atleast 1/2 of my work has been making new boxes for people who had someone else build them one. Quote -Zach-2010 Toyota TundraFull Hybrid Audio SQ 7" BDS on 37's 2000 Ford Expedition 160+ dB Green Turd -SOLD- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumonskateboard6 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I now put tape over all the settings on an amp and even little pieces of tape on the knob where a screwdriver goes in. Then if any of that's missing their warranty is void Quote Current Systems: 2011 BMW 335i Hertz HDP1 DC LVL3 12" Full Carbon Fiber 2002 Acura TlKenwood DNX9980HD2 DCLVL4 12" Subs with LVL5 Parts D.7 CoilsDC 3.5kHertz HSK-165 up front HCX-165 RearHertz HDP4 AmpDC Power Engineering 260 Amp AltBig 3 and amp powered with KNU 1/0XS Power D2400 Up Front i pulled out my dick in class many of times and had it shown. get over it bitch...stupid open legged hairy beavered bitch... going over rms = smaller box, under rms = bigger box... Low voltage doesn't blow amps. That's a myth. A router that does the sub holes makes rounded edges also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshark5 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I make my friends do there own installs, i just watch and tell them what to do. I refuse to do anything anymore due to the "over the shoulder" guys that dont talk and seem like you should be working faster then you are. Plus if you do screw up its the worst feeling in the world, plus you have to replace what you broke. There was once a guy on craigslist i once came across, he built a custom box in the back of a truck. He worked wonders with wood, looked amazing, even had custom seats built in. He got paid for materials and at the last minute the guy said he didnt want it anymore and he was stuck with a huge piece of work. Still hasnt sold the thing because it was too custom. Id just say get the money up front and make contracts, that would be the best bet. I like bums idea too Quote 04' Chevy Blazer -Kenwood KIV-BT900, Infinity Kappa 462.9cfp's, Rockford P1653's, Subs... Ridin Stock- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisiana Bass Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I'm actually getting ideas from this thread mate if you do start doing this, let us know how it goes. Once school starts, I'm sure I'll have friends wanting custom stuff, I had 7-8 people last year ask me to build boxed for their subs and such. Quote N8. No homo...unless you want there to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Dime 420 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 rofl.. i know exactly what you mean about kids cutting holes for ports.. bought a box off a kid the other day, was covered in bed-liner, so didn't question it.. took the sub out, and bam! had peices of mdf, partical-board and what looked like part of a dresser drawer lmao.. the port was a little 1" peice of plastic tubing. Quote If anybody in the Sacramento area has a vehicle for sale for less than $1,500 get at me. I'm open to almost anything that runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisiana Bass Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 ^^^ I have a friend who bought two bazooka 12"s and a box of o local guy. The box had two little squares cut out on under each sub. Quote N8. No homo...unless you want there to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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