Is it worth it?
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Originally posted by Dukk:
Jason is the first guy I know that took MD and actually knows his *** from a hole in the ground.. I don't attribute much of that to the course either.
Jason is the first guy I know that took MD and actually knows his *** from a hole in the ground.. I don't attribute much of that to the course either.
baby blue civic hatchback (1990).
and pat, any info would be much appreciated. thanks a ton for all your help.
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nah - I only work Saturdays and while I used to be in Abby I have been out in Chilliwack for a while now. I tend to bounce back and forth every 6 months to a year.
Having your deck put in doesn't look so good for your budding install career though
90civic is an easy one.
Having your deck put in doesn't look so good for your budding install career though
90civic is an easy one.
Experience then would have been busting out the multimeter and finding which wires are your ground, constant and ignition wires. And also knowing how to track down a wiring diagram for your car.
I had to find a short in my 90 Daytona. It really sucked until I started digging into the wiring schematic for it. Turns out the electric cooling fan that kept blowing a fuse was tied into my voltage regulator circuit (the factory likes to double-up on circuits so 1 fuse does a few things). Somewhere between the computer, the fuse box and the alternator was a short. Replacing the wiring fixed it.
I had to find a short in my 90 Daytona. It really sucked until I started digging into the wiring schematic for it. Turns out the electric cooling fan that kept blowing a fuse was tied into my voltage regulator circuit (the factory likes to double-up on circuits so 1 fuse does a few things). Somewhere between the computer, the fuse box and the alternator was a short. Replacing the wiring fixed it.
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OK, now my $0.02 cents worth.
I've taken Mobile Dynamincs a long time ago, got the certificate and all. After I left, I did feel like I wasted my money, mainly because I had already taken basic electronics 101 and 102(basic DC theory, and AC/DC theory). I know that a few in my class, were having a hard time grasping the electronics part of the course, because I helped them. And I felt that some important issues were being "rushed" through(something I think has improved). As for the practical side of it, that's where I felt I gained some experience in fabricating techniques. But I had already been an installer for a few years.
I feel that if you take the course, remember one thing ASK QUESTIONS ALL THE TIME. The reason I say that is because some people are too SHY to ask, trying not to feel inferior.
As far as a job, I agree with Pat and Dave, I'd sooner hire someone willing to work, and learn, than someone that thinks they know it all.
Show me pictures of your work, even if it's your own car, or friend's car, that will show me you're not afraid to explore the unknown.
I've even taught a couple of installers, and I must say, that most installers will come to the point of becoming a "know-it-all" after their 2nd year of apprenticeship, and that's when they become "nomadic", from job to job.
It is rare indeed to find an experienced installer willing to teach, if you find one, listen carefully, you will become enlightend, not just "know-it-all".
Dukk, why don't you start a "wet" coast install school? [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img] I'd be glad to help as I'm sure some members on this board.
I've taken Mobile Dynamincs a long time ago, got the certificate and all. After I left, I did feel like I wasted my money, mainly because I had already taken basic electronics 101 and 102(basic DC theory, and AC/DC theory). I know that a few in my class, were having a hard time grasping the electronics part of the course, because I helped them. And I felt that some important issues were being "rushed" through(something I think has improved). As for the practical side of it, that's where I felt I gained some experience in fabricating techniques. But I had already been an installer for a few years.
I feel that if you take the course, remember one thing ASK QUESTIONS ALL THE TIME. The reason I say that is because some people are too SHY to ask, trying not to feel inferior.
As far as a job, I agree with Pat and Dave, I'd sooner hire someone willing to work, and learn, than someone that thinks they know it all.
Show me pictures of your work, even if it's your own car, or friend's car, that will show me you're not afraid to explore the unknown.
I've even taught a couple of installers, and I must say, that most installers will come to the point of becoming a "know-it-all" after their 2nd year of apprenticeship, and that's when they become "nomadic", from job to job.
It is rare indeed to find an experienced installer willing to teach, if you find one, listen carefully, you will become enlightend, not just "know-it-all".
Dukk, why don't you start a "wet" coast install school? [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img] I'd be glad to help as I'm sure some members on this board.
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well. its a basic install.. 4 gauge power/ground, ran through the firewall then under the carpet back, behind a rear panel then out through the middle of the 2 back seats..
speaker install done by me.. next i wanna sound deaden.
i like to keep tidy, i hate having messy wires etc. same goes with my computer, cleaned it all up to maximize airflow, plus it just looks alot better.
speaker install done by me.. next i wanna sound deaden.i like to keep tidy, i hate having messy wires etc. same goes with my computer, cleaned it all up to maximize airflow, plus it just looks alot better.
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As far as a job, I agree with Pat and Dave, I'd sooner hire someone willing to work, and learn, than someone that thinks they know it all.
Show me pictures of your work, even if it's your own car, or friend's car, that will show me you're not afraid to explore the unknown.
Show me pictures of your work, even if it's your own car, or friend's car, that will show me you're not afraid to explore the unknown.
I've even taught a couple of installers, and I must say, that most installers will come to the point of becoming a "know-it-all" after their 2nd year of apprenticeship, and that's when they become "nomadic", from job to job.
It is rare indeed to find an experienced installer willing to teach, if you find one, listen carefully, you will become enlightend, not just "know-it-all".
It is rare indeed to find an experienced installer willing to teach, if you find one, listen carefully, you will become enlightend, not just "know-it-all".
) Plus I still see these 2-4 year guys all the time - usually trying to prove they know everything 
Dukk, why don't you start a "wet" coast install school? I'd be glad to help as I'm sure some members on this board.
