I'm working at a car audio shop :)
aint it so rob lol
Originally Posted by rbgnwa45
Starting in January for my co-op. What kind of things should I be knowledgable with? 
Also each time you do a car, take notes on:
How you took it apart... to add to the printouts above
What kind of speaker sizes fit... if you have time try different types. Then next time a customer ask if a speaker fits, you can easily say "Yes the Pioneer kevlars fit nice, but the Polk Momos are too big!" etc.
Take pictures of your work... good to show other customers or build up your own portfolio.
Make sure you know the speaker/power etc color codes. or have them handy. Also take notes on wire color codes if you have to do any special installs. It will save time on future work.
When you install door speakers...lower the window to make sure there is clearance!
and.. get a change of clothes... especially in winter.. Cars can be a real mess, with garbage and dirt on the floor.
Have a DMM and know how to use it. Have a 9 volt battery and some aligator leads to find pos and negative of speakers.
Have fun.
Originally Posted by zoomer
First ask if they have access to any installers guides to show you how to take car dashes apart and radios out... That is how I first learned. After you do a few of each type of car/make/model, you no longer have to refer to them. Print the sheets and keep them for future reference.
Also each time you do a car, take notes on:
How you took it apart... to add to the printouts above
What kind of speaker sizes fit... if you have time try different types. Then next time a customer ask if a speaker fits, you can easily say "Yes the Pioneer kevlars fit nice, but the Polk Momos are too big!" etc.
Take pictures of your work... good to show other customers or build up your own portfolio.
Make sure you know the speaker/power etc color codes. or have them handy. Also take notes on wire color codes if you have to do any special installs. It will save time on future work.
When you install door speakers...lower the window to make sure there is clearance!
and.. get a change of clothes... especially in winter.. Cars can be a real mess, with garbage and dirt on the floor.
Have a DMM and know how to use it. Have a 9 volt battery and some aligator leads to find pos and negative of speakers.
Have fun.
Also each time you do a car, take notes on:
How you took it apart... to add to the printouts above
What kind of speaker sizes fit... if you have time try different types. Then next time a customer ask if a speaker fits, you can easily say "Yes the Pioneer kevlars fit nice, but the Polk Momos are too big!" etc.
Take pictures of your work... good to show other customers or build up your own portfolio.
Make sure you know the speaker/power etc color codes. or have them handy. Also take notes on wire color codes if you have to do any special installs. It will save time on future work.
When you install door speakers...lower the window to make sure there is clearance!
and.. get a change of clothes... especially in winter.. Cars can be a real mess, with garbage and dirt on the floor.
Have a DMM and know how to use it. Have a 9 volt battery and some aligator leads to find pos and negative of speakers.
Have fun.
installers guides
speaker wire colour codes
