Shyne151 Posted December 7, 2008 Report Posted December 7, 2008 How much has the economy affected you this year? I've gone from seeing $700-1000 checks every two weeks... down to $300-500. Shit is getting bad around here, and it isn't just us. I know/have worked with at least one person at all the shops around here, and it's the same for them. Last year right now when I came to work in the morning there would be 10cars waiting in the parking lot at 9am... now we haven't even been getting any cars till 10 or 11. I only work part time and don't really depend on my checks that much, but fuck I feel sorry for the full time guys I work with trying to support a family. I don't know if the industry is just dieing that much, the scare of the big 3 auto makers shutting down, or the economy is just that shitty. -Installer for Duke's Car Stereo 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix - Ported Eaton M90 S/C, 3.5" pulley, XS Power Headers, 1.9 Rockers, FWI, Poly Motor Mounts, Custom Tune. RF T1000-1bdCP and T400-4 Boston Acoustics SPG 555 Kenwood eXcelon 995 RF Punch 6.5" components and MB Quart Premium 6x9"s Powermaster Alternator, YellowTop D34, Vmax CT1000
tudski Posted December 7, 2008 Report Posted December 7, 2008 How much has the economy affected you this year?I've gone from seeing $700-1000 checks every two weeks... down to $300-500. Shit is getting bad around here, and it isn't just us. I know/have worked with at least one person at all the shops around here, and it's the same for them. Last year right now when I came to work in the morning there would be 10cars waiting in the parking lot at 9am... now we haven't even been getting any cars till 10 or 11. I only work part time and don't really depend on my checks that much, but fuck I feel sorry for the full time guys I work with trying to support a family. I don't know if the industry is just dieing that much, the scare of the big 3 auto makers shutting down, or the economy is just that shitty. well since i live with my dad hes the money maker and since we have moved here his checks have doubled its something around 8000 average every 2 weeks but thats only cause hes on a working visa here and getting perdiam(sp?) and some other bonuses since he moved here for work 1996 deville on 18" full face rims -2 gauge wire. -a2400db -RE SE-X in a 4ftc box tuned to 32hz -tview touch double din -rockford punch 6x9s(rear) -mtx 6.5(front) front and rear stage will soon be changed build log will start as soon as it aint cold!
Boon Posted December 7, 2008 Report Posted December 7, 2008 A shop here is just putting the finishing touches on a $50k Alpine Status F1# install in a Merc CL65 AMG but in general I agree... A lot less custom work is coming through the shops here. Also the show scene has died off big time which has a follow-on effect on the shops. Still a reasonable number of cookie-cutter headunit/fronts installs and the odd person that wants some bass but it's definitely slowed down a lot. Oh well. Hopefully it'll pick up somewhat in the new year. 10.x volts fo' life!
Nightshade Posted December 8, 2008 Report Posted December 8, 2008 I'm waiting on a job at a local shop here. The guy said as soon as he needs another person or one of his guys quits he's going to bring me in. I've worked in the industry for 3 years and have pleanty of knowledge, but there are no jobs to put my ability to work. 2013 VW Jetta GLI 2.0 Turbo 1 Sundown Audio SCV2000 1 Sundown Audio X15 V2 1 XS Power D3100 Audio Control LC6i Stock Deck 146.4 sealed on the dash at 37hz 2001 Focus ZX3: RETIRED Team Sundown Audio, Team XS Power, 2 time NSPL Car 3601-Up Champion, 2 time NSPL Car Hardcore ChampionHighest NSPL Scores to date:154.3db on the dash sealed at 46hz, 156.2db in the kick at 46hz155.2db unofficial on dash at 43hz
Chode69 Posted December 8, 2008 Report Posted December 8, 2008 well the past couple months have been a little hard...and i was on the list to being laid off but economy has picked back up lately around here so things are straightening back out. plus christmas time helps out a ton. nothing but remote start NoFearX18 said: Nick will bang just about anything.....LMAO....pun intended On 4/13/2010 at 9:51 AM, meade916 said: i was like DAMN, Chode is hardcore! he makes james look like a friendly person LOL! trainman0978 said: I dont know who is worse with the buttholes Chode or Big P... Team Deadly Hertz / Team DC Audio / Team XS Power 2010 DC AUDIO MEMBER OF THE YEAR!!! DuckretaryFEAR THE DUCK Durangho Chodes Blowthrough Build Youtube vids Muh Wife Need DC Audio? Hit me up for pricing!!!
reinke Posted December 8, 2008 Report Posted December 8, 2008 I'm waiting on a job at a local shop here. The guy said as soon as he needs another person or one of his guys quits he's going to bring me in. I've worked in the industry for 3 years and have pleanty of knowledge, but there are no jobs to put my ability to work. its the same for me man. i have done alot of different jobs but i was a class A framer in florida for 4 years. there is nothing in florida. that is why i want to move down by the research triangle. there is alot of new construction going on there. btw zach 2 days and counting. ----reference's---- meade916
audiofanaticz Posted December 8, 2008 Report Posted December 8, 2008 Its hard to tell around by us. It has died down a little bit, but stay pretty booked daily. The reason I say its hard to tell is becuase of the cold and snow, there are 75% more installs for remote starters and keyless entry around this time of year. We also have speicals that the corp companies cant hang with such as best buy. This is the first winter with the new best buy, but things seem steady, down a bit but steady.
bassprodigy Posted December 8, 2008 Report Posted December 8, 2008 well the past couple months have been a little hard...and i was on the list to being laid off but economy has picked back up lately around here so things are straightening back out. plus christmas time helps out a ton. nothing but remote start x2..... remote starts are keeping me busy this time of year....... 2003 Toyota Sequoia Pioneer 4100dvd Memphis PR6.5 3ways in all four doors Memphis PR 15s (4) Memphis PR 1.1000 (2) Memphis PR 4.50 (1) Optima Yellowtop (2) Viper 5901 8000k H.I.D. kit 15% tint (2layers)
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