Projects...how I love thee

[pl8er]

Simply put, I love doing projects. Just making shit do stuff that maybe it wasn't designed for.

So I've been working on a stereo computer.

My vision initially was to take some of my spare pc equipment, run it to a custom box make it look like another amp in my setup and run that to a touch screen monitor (did get one, thanks ragar :D ). That would have worked pretty well I would imagine. But doing a bit of research on it, this would have taken more money than I wanted to spend (custom box alone was going to be around 75 bucks) then time etc etc....well here I remember I have a tablet pc under the bed that isn't being used (hrmmm deja vu', I may have posted some of this somewhere else) it had some issues and we just said "fuck it" and threw it aside. Well I bought a new power brick, and i'm having an unmountable boot volume issue currently, but I'm running the recovery console in XP cd and should be up soon.

So now I'm going to go from Tablet to USB Dac (went with creative as I had a gift card to best buy) so total cost right now is 20 for the brick and 40 for the dac. I was looking at 175 for the other route.

I'm going to install the app that **going to have to look and see who recommended it, thinking Neil** posted and then just have it mapped to the server. So, I will mostly still listen to cd's but if I want to listen to something from my collection, it is just a tap away.

Yeah....long ass typing, sorry...i'm amped up AND I type fast...evil combo. Pics (nothing too exciting)

P.S. I love projects! I love seeing what everyone is building and doing and taking feedback well...so post up your mothafuking projects so I can steal ideas from you creative motherfuckers.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/justin/IMG_00741.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/justin/IMG_00751.jpg

I've got a bit to do, but I'll show the final results once I get it put in its final spot....just bored while its running chkdsk.

[pl8er]

When it originally died, i thought perhaps something internally was damaged so I ripped it apart, well I didn't reconnect the keyboard mouse. I think the keyboard cable is bad...which is why its laying on the couch ;)

Just leaving the externals exposed as this will not be moved around.

[Pop Da Hatch]

fuck, guess im not that computer smart yo

[IDSkot]

I have that same compaq keyboard. Haha. I use a Logitech one. It's dope. Controls my WinAmp and has a calculator / sleep button.

My projects ATM aren't really that intense. I'm making lunar lights for my brother's tank, trying to find CAT-5 female connectors to do that CAT-5 to S-video/RCA sound thing I talked about.
And I'm throwing around the idea of a bi-powered (solar / battery) RCA car.


I also have 2 other projects that I'm researching on. One has to do with FM radio waves and the other has to do with sensory switches.

[pl8er]

Eh, just happens to be a computer project....tomorrow or the next i'm starting on a glass waterfall to replace some dead bushes LOL

[pl8er]

I have that same compaq keyboard. Haha. I use a Logitech one. It's dope. Controls my WinAmp and has a calculator / sleep button.

My projects ATM aren't really that intense. I'm making lunar lights for my brother's tank, trying to find CAT-5 female connectors to do that CAT-5 to S-video/RCA sound thing I talked about.
And I'm throwing around the idea of a bi-powered (solar / battery) RCA car.


I also have 2 other projects that I'm researching on. One has to do with FM radio waves and the other has to do with sensory switches.

Post pics :P I wanna see! Also, that was just a keyboard I found downstairs, I use the logitech G15 keyboard.

[Pop Da Hatch]

Eh, just happens to be a computer project....tomorrow or the next i'm starting on a glass waterfall to replace some dead bushes LOL

will have to have a thread to show this off.....

[pl8er]

will have to have a thread to show this off.....

I'm far better with pc than I am with landscaping. I'll prolly post after my failure just to ask for advice ha ha

[IDSkot]

Post pics :P I wanna see! Also, that was just a keyboard I found downstairs, I use the logitech G15 keyboard.

Wanna see what? My keyboard? :P

[pl8er]

Wanna see what? My keyboard? :P

No, your projects when you work on them and finish them.

[LiquidClen]

tag for later

[pl8er]

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/justin/IMG_00841.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/justin/IMG_00831.jpg

And that is all for now on this one. Sound is actually pretty good. Of course not as good as from a cd player, but I do have it at max everything 24-bit 96hz.

On to building a glass flower box OR a glass water wall. Still deciding.

[pl8er]

p.s......we have around 30,000 photos on our server....and TONS of picture frames with the default pictures in it *chuckle* We just do not take the time to print them out and put them in...not sure why ;)

[Spider Monkey]

p.s......we have around 30,000 photos on our server....and TONS of picture frames with the default pictures in it *chuckle* We just do not take the time to print them out and put them in...not sure why ;)

I was lolling at that as I previewed the picture.

[Spider Monkey]

You has a little ayeshin influence in your decorating. Me likie. That is how I roll too.

[pl8er]

You has a little ayeshin influence in your decorating. Me likie. That is how I roll too.

Aye, we used to be pack rats. About 2 years ago we went throw away crazy.

[Spider Monkey]

Aye, we used to be pack rats. About 2 years ago we went throw away crazy.

Good. Pack rates are so annoying.

[pl8er]

Working on the wall of light and water now
fuck me is this a hard project LOL

I've taken a few shots, but nothing exciting yet. I'll start a new thread and post pictures later this evening.

[Spider Monkey]

wewt!

[pl8er]

Well...I now have what looks like a grave in the front (will be the pond)...and a smaller trench for the glass. I need to get the footers installed and I will let those cure over night. So tower of water/light in the AM.

I feel like I've been hit by a mack truck already ROFL.

[Uncle Rico]

I clicked on this expecting to see the hood

[pl8er]

I clicked on this expecting to see the hood

HA HA HA! NICE!

[Spider Monkey]

ROOFIES!

[pl8er]

Bringing this back as a new project has started.

Have a downstairs bathroom that is our utility bathroom. It has the washer and dryer. But does also have shower and toilet. Ripped everything out tonight, started patching holes and we are installing a vessel sink, doing some new paint and replacing some plum****. Pictures to follow later.

[tapout]

pwnt by bing.

[pl8er]

WTF is **** filtered for? ha ha ha

I can say: fuck, cunt, bitch, etc but not ****?

[tapout]

WTF is **** filtered for? ha ha ha

I can say: fuck, cunt, bitch, etc but not ****?

indeed.

[pl8er]

LOLz...what is so wrong with that word?
b i n g

[tapout]

I dont like www.****.com so I banned it.

[Pop Da Hatch]

wtf, pics....

[pl8er]

Okay...so this shit got way delayed on the picture front. History first in case your too lazy to scroll up 8 posts :P

This is our utility bathroom. Our washer and dryer are in here. This room almost never gets used unless we are doing laundry. You can't see it in the pics but the ceiling is still torn out. I'll deal with that whore in a few weeks.

Basic rundown of what was done:

new floor
New sink
replaced wax ring in toilet
paint
decor...etc etc

The good stuff:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6254-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6418-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6251-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6414-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6250-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6411-1.jpg

[evildave101]

looks nice

good job

[jesus]

Nice work.

[pl8er]

looks nice

good job

Thank you sir.

[Pop Da Hatch]

fucking bold ass colors, you went all out.

[jesus]

I like colors like that. I've always wanted maroon walls.

[Pop Da Hatch]

yeah looks good, Ill landscape the fuck out of your place.

[evildave101]

i like the blue

sink is not really my style, but it looks good

[pl8er]

Maroon walls you say?

[pl8er]

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/Craftster/IMG_6670-1.jpg

[jesus]

:woot:

[jesus]

Computer nerds think alike :fyi:

[pl8er]

This is true
;)

[Spider Monkey]

Holy transformation batman!

[_AnGeL_]

that sink in the bathroom is ballin.

[pl8er]

Thanks :D i'm trying to finish all remodeling this year so I have a year of no remodeling and up onto the market

[_AnGeL_]

gl, so far its looking great.

[pl8er]

gl, so far its looking great.

Of course getting rid of that big F'in sub in the guest room would clear up some space ;)

[_AnGeL_]

Of course getting rid of that big F'in sub in the guest room would clear up some space ;)

lol, its kinda weird that the speeding ticket i got is just about the same ammount the sub is :laugh:

$148+ speeding ticket FTL :crap:

[pl8er]

lol, its kinda weird that the speeding ticket i got is just about the same ammount the sub is :laugh:

$148+ speeding ticket FTL :crap:

I'm totally just bustin your chops man :P I knew you got that right at the same time. I've not really been attempting to sell it.

[_AnGeL_]

lemme see what i can do about that situation :D

[pl8er]

lemme see what i can do about that situation :D

I'm in no rush. If you wanted to pay half, me ship, pay half a few weeks later...I'm fine with that. If you really just can't afford it, I'm not going to be let down. I'm sure a craigslister would take it.

[Porch Monkey]

Okay...so this shit got way delayed on the picture front. History first in case your too lazy to scroll up 8 posts :P

This is our utility bathroom. Our washer and dryer are in here. This room almost never gets used unless we are doing laundry. You can't see it in the pics but the ceiling is still torn out. I'll deal with that whore in a few weeks.

Basic rundown of what was done:

new floor
New sink
replaced wax ring in toilet
paint
decor...etc etc

The good stuff:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6254-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6418-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6251-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6414-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6250-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6411-1.jpg
I would be honored to take a shit in there.

[pl8er]

I would be honored to take a shit in there.

ha ha ha! Nice

[_AnGeL_]

I'm in no rush. If you wanted to pay half, me ship, pay half a few weeks later...I'm fine with that. If you really just can't afford it, I'm not going to be let down. I'm sure a craigslister would take it.

hmm, ill pm you on the 15th so we can work something out ;)

[Sex Cells]

that shit had better be behr.

[bigtoyota479]

Behr sucks. Keller Williams is better out here.

[Sex Cells]

Behr sucks. Keller Williams is better out here.

Has you used the ultra?

[pl8er]

Glidden brand but Behr color

[Sex Cells]

Good enough.

How'd you like the glidden?

[pl8er]

Good enough.

How'd you like the glidden?

Not too bad. Didn't cover as well as previous paints though. We did 3 coats. now I use the Wagnor roller and if any of you are painting, get this thing. its 25 bucks and cuts your rolling time to about half or less.

[pl8er]

http://www.wagnerspraytech.com/portal/pics/spraytech/products/PowerRollers/paint_n_roll_72.jpg

[Sex Cells]

A lot of it could be that color too. Some deep blues can be a bitch.

[pl8er]

A lot of it could be that color too. Some deep blues can be a bitch.

Yeah, true enough.

[IamDeMan]

Okay...so this shit got way delayed on the picture front. History first in case your too lazy to scroll up 8 posts :P

This is our utility bathroom. Our washer and dryer are in here. This room almost never gets used unless we are doing laundry. You can't see it in the pics but the ceiling is still torn out. I'll deal with that whore in a few weeks.

Basic rundown of what was done:

new floor
New sink
replaced wax ring in toilet
paint
decor...etc etc

The good stuff:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6254-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6418-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6251-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6414-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6250-1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_6411-1.jpgI like the color. That basin is awesome and I wish I could switch ours out. Here is the one I put in our first home.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/IamDeMan/IMG_30941.jpg

[pl8er]

WOW! I like yours too. Only thing is that I don't like the water lines being exposed.

[IamDeMan]

WOW! I like yours too. Only thing is that I don't like the water lines being exposed.

It's a give and take. I like the clean look and the lines were hidden by the towel bar for the most part. I shoul;d have shown a better pic. That was still mid-remodel lol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/IamDeMan/Masterbath.jpg

[Sex Cells]

snap. i have that vanity/sink.

[Sex Cells]

pl8ers i mean.

[IamDeMan]

pl8ers i mean.

They look the shit, but I actually find them more cumbersome to use than most basins. Still worth it though.

[Spider Monkey]

pl8ers i mean.

How much would a ballin thing like that run?

[pl8er]

How much would a ballin thing like that run?

Sink = 99 dollars
Stand = 199
Facet = 159

[Spider Monkey]

The sink didn't come with the stand???

[IamDeMan]

Sink = 99 dollars
Stand = 199
Facet = 159that was a good deal and would like to know where you got that deal. Those vessel sinks usually start around 200 and go wildly up depending on material and complexity of design. Even that simplistic clear one is usually 2 bills last I seen.

The sink didn't come with the stand???

You have much to learn about home remodeling lel.

They can come as complete sets, but it is much more crunk to make your own combo. A lot outside of contractors grade material is sold individually.

[Spider Monkey]

You have much to learn about home remodeling lel.

They can come as complete sets, but it is much more crunk to make your own combo. A lot outside of contractors grade material is sold individually.

Well it was kind of a set up question. If he said yes, I would have then asked how he permanently connected the two for stability.

[pl8er]

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&N=5yc1vZ1xr5&R=100017900

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&N=5yc1vZ1xr5Zbawa&R=100527133

[bigtoyota479]

Has you used the ultra?

Is that the new stuff that comes with the primer in the paint? I'm curious to try that new stuff and see how it covers and works.

[Spider Monkey]

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&N=5yc1vZ1xr5&R=100017900

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&N=5yc1vZ1xr5Zbawa&R=100527133

AHH HA! They were made for each other!

I really dig it. The first room I fully remodel will be my utility bathroom/laundry room.

[IamDeMan]

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&N=5yc1vZ1xr5&R=100017900

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&N=5yc1vZ1xr5Zbawa&R=100527133

Thats crunk. those were going for 2 bills when we did our first home. The one we got ornamented with zodiac symbols ran us 350. Even at that price I can't do it right now though :(

[bigtoyota479]

Ya know, I'm not really sure this double wide I'm living in is worth teh remodel. We are saving our cash so we can has stick built house out here. However, ABS sinks and bath tubs FTL! Yeah, this is old enough that they were still using RV type shit in here. I don't even have standard doors and windows, and all of my sinks are funky sizes. :crap:

[Spider Monkey]

Thats crunk. those were going for 2 bills when we did our first home. The one we got ornamented with zodiac symbols ran us 350. Even at that price I can't do it right now though :(

Look at the other color options. You were right about it skyrocketing. lol

[Sex Cells]

Is that the new stuff that comes with the primer in the paint? I'm curious to try that new stuff and see how it covers and works.

Works really well. Reds are night and day different from the premium plus line. Vibrant yellows, blues, and greens are still somewhat of an issue, but now the troublesome ones have their own primer coat color so it makes it a whole lot easier. (Primer coat color basically being a toned down version of the top coat, but deeper than a tinted primer typically would be able to be due to using a medium base and having less white pigment i.e. titanium dioxide.)

I have heard really good things about the Keller Williams paint by the way. Just never had a chance to use it as there aren't any vendors around me.

[IamDeMan]

Ya know, I'm not really sure this double wide I'm living in is worth teh remodel. We are saving our cash so we can has stick built house out here. However, ABS sinks and bath tubs FTL! Yeah, this is old enough that they were still using RV type shit in here. I don't even have standard doors and windows, and all of my sinks are funky sizes. :crap:
If you need cheap double wide remodel tips, TA will hook you up bro.

[Spider Monkey]

Works really well. Reds are night and day different from the premium plus line. Vibrant yellows, blues, and greens are still somewhat of an issue, but now the troublesome ones have their own primer coat color so it makes it a whole lot easier.

How about a really really dark green olive type color?

[IamDeMan]

Look at the other color options. You were right about it skyrocketing. lol

nDeed and they get pretty fancy.

[bigtoyota479]

Keller Williams is the shit around here. Everyone scoffs at Behr, especially for exterior house paint. Behr lasts 5 years, Keller Williams will last 10-15. My folks have used both, and KW held up better outside, so we'll be sticking to that for the exterior stuff.

We are going to be doing some interior painting soon, and I think I will try that new Behr stuff with teh primer in it, just for shits and giggles. If it doesn't work well, I'll just go back to KW.

[bigtoyota479]

If you need cheap double wide remodel tips, TA will hook you up bro.

The problem is that this double wide uses RV size and style sinks and shit. Not to mention the whole thing is done with shitty Qest plastic piping. They had a recall on that shit because it sucked so bad. I really think I'd be better off saving up for a stick built house in the next 5-10 years, and not doing anything more to this shit hole other than paint and wall deco.

[Sex Cells]

How about a really really dark green olive type color?

Shouldn't be a problem as it likely uses yellow oxide.

These are issues with most paints, btw. They all use pretty much the same colorants. Behr and some other brands use automotive colorants in their premium lines which helps quite a bit.

[pl8er]

Shouldn't be a problem as it likely uses yellow oxide.

These are issues with most paints, btw. They all use pretty much the same colorants. Behr and some other brands use automotive colorants in their premium lines which helps quite a bit.

You're the paint mastha!

[Sex Cells]

Keller Williams is the shit around here. Everyone scoffs at Behr, especially for exterior house paint. Behr lasts 5 years, Keller Williams will last 10-15. My folks have used both, and KW held up better outside, so we'll be sticking to that for the exterior stuff.

We are going to be doing some interior painting soon, and I think I will try that new Behr stuff with teh primer in it, just for shits and giggles. If it doesn't work well, I'll just go back to KW.

Yeah, that doesn't surprise me. Exterior paint success can vary tremendously from region to region due to the climate. Different formulations hold up better under certain conditions.

[pl8er]

Yeah, that doesn't surprise me. Exterior paint success can vary tremendously from region to region due to the climate. Different formulations hold up better under certain conditions.

I worked at sears paint for my first real job. I never learned anything close to what you know.

[IamDeMan]

The problem is that this double wide uses RV size and style sinks and shit. Not to mention the whole thing is done with shitty Qest plastic piping. They had a recall on that shit because it sucked so bad. I really think I'd be better off saving up for a stick built house in the next 5-10 years, and not doing anything more to this shit hole other than paint and wall deco.
TA could get that shit pimped up fo real cheap though. He would have your shit ballin.

[bigtoyota479]

TA could get that shit pimped up fo real cheap though. He would have your shit ballin.

orly? Then me and him need to speak. I just need to keep the wife out of it! :sneaky:

[bigtoyota479]

Yeah, that doesn't surprise me. Exterior paint success can vary tremendously from region to region due to the climate. Different formulations hold up better under certain conditions.

Yes! Keller Williams has been in this region for forever and a day, and they have their exterior paint down to a science. I should also mention that when we painted this place, they had a huge sale going on, so that had some say in it as well. Besides, my old man knows his shit when it comes to this, as I've finally learned that I don't know everything and it pays to listen to him.

Now, Mr. Paint Master, a question. This place came with pre-covered sheetrock. In other words, it has wallpaper on it. I've used Killz Primer on all the rooms that I've painted to seal that shit up. However, I still have 2 bathrooms and the master bedroom to paint. Do you think I'll need to prime those rooms before I use that cool Behr shit?

[Spider Monkey]

Shouldn't be a problem as it likely uses yellow oxide.

These are issues with most paints, btw. They all use pretty much the same colorants. Behr and some other brands use automotive colorants in their premium lines which helps quite a bit.

Yea but your a paint pimp so I promote you to my paint expert.

[Sex Cells]

I worked at sears paint for my first real job. I never learned anything close to what you know.

It took a lot of research. When i started i worked under a guy who had just been promoted and moved to that dpt. so i had to look elsewhere for knowledge.

I've assembled a lot of knowledge from piecing things together as well as trial and error. The people who work under me probably know a lot more about paint then they would like to haha.

Generally if i have a job, no matter what i'm doing, i do as much outside research as i possibly can to be the best and most knowledgeable. It's just a drive i have. I would imagine you can relate.

[Spider Monkey]

It took a lot of research. When i started i worked under a guy who had just been promoted and moved to that dpt. so i had to look elsewhere for knowledge.

I've assembled a lot of knowledge from piecing things together as well as trial and error. The people who work under me probably know a lot more about paint then they would like to haha.

Generally if i have a job, no matter what i'm doing, i do as much outside research as i possibly can to be the best and most knowledgeable. It's just a drive i have. I would imagine you can relate.

I hire people like you so I don't have to. :keke:

[Sex Cells]

Yes! Keller Williams has been in this region for forever and a day, and they have their exterior paint down to a science. I should also mention that when we painted this place, they had a huge sale going on, so that had some say in it as well. Besides, my old man knows his shit when it comes to this, as I've finally learned that I don't know everything and it pays to listen to him.

Now, Mr. Paint Master, a question. This place came with pre-covered sheetrock. In other words, it has wallpaper on it. I've used Killz Primer on all the rooms that I've painted to seal that shit up. However, I still have 2 bathrooms and the master bedroom to paint. Do you think I'll need to prime those rooms before I use that cool Behr shit?

Yeah, the region thing is a theory really. But from reading the different contractor forms you hear people from different areas saying this paint is the shit, and that brand doesn't hold up for shit. Its generally the same brands in the same regions that either fail or do very well. For whatever reason they haven't figured that out yet and continue to argue. I've experienced it first hand from people who have moved from such and such place and had bad experiences with 'this behr shit'.

By the way, i am by no means saying behr is the best paint on the market. For the DIYer though, i dont think there is a better bang for your buck paint. Yes, you can get BM Aura and i have no doubt that you will be very satisfied, its an excellent paint (although it does dry fast and can leave lap marks if you're not careful), but you're going to be paying 60 a gallon. I also regularly send people to SW when i feel they may have a product that would do better for the customer. It's much better to hand them off and have them have a successful project then walk them into product failure and damage the behr and hd brand name.

With that said, over wallpaper you should always use either an oil based or shellac/xylene base primer.(although the xylene base primers are rare, porter is the only brand i know of that sells anything like that). Reason being is that water based product may activate the adhesives in the wallpaper causing it to bubble.

So no, i would stick to using oil based Kilz. (although you're probably referring to kilz 2, if you are and haven't had any problems you'll most likely be fine using the Ultra, but i would advice you still use oil base.) BTW, the extra 7 bucks for the Kilz Odorless is well worth the money.

[Sex Cells]

I hire people like you so I don't have to. :keke:

You mean painters? I hate painting with a passion. The only reason i know this stuff is because it helps me in my current position and by coincidence, my customers.

[bigtoyota479]

Ya, it was the Killz odorless. The regular Killz smells like ass! Ok, that answered my question. I'll Killz it, and then try the new Behr interior and see how it covers. I've got nothing to lose but money and time, but I'm willing to try other stuff too.

[pl8er]

It took a lot of research. When i started i worked under a guy who had just been promoted and moved to that dpt. so i had to look elsewhere for knowledge.

I've assembled a lot of knowledge from piecing things together as well as trial and error. The people who work under me probably know a lot more about paint then they would like to haha.

Generally if i have a job, no matter what i'm doing, i do as much outside research as i possibly can to be the best and most knowledgeable. It's just a drive i have. I would imagine you can relate.

You ever want to move to Ohio, and the economy is doing well...I'll get you work, no lie.

So few people left with this mindset.

[Sex Cells]

Ya, it was the Killz odorless. The regular Killz smells like ass! Ok, that answered my question. I'll Killz it, and then try the new Behr interior and see how it covers. I've got nothing to lose but money and time, but I'm willing to try other stuff too.

Let me know what colors and i'll give you any advice you need as far as application goes.

Remember, you can use colors from the old behr pallet, or the new behr pallet. Although the new colors are formulated to hide better and use the new high-hide colorants. As to where the old colors/formulas only have the new colorants in them a part of the time, and thats rare.

[Sex Cells]

You ever want to move to Ohio, and the economy is doing well...I'll get you work, no lie.

So few people left with this mindset.

I appreciate it. I may take you up on that some day depending what the opportunity is, and how this is going. I'm passionate about work because i want to get to the top.

I need something different, hoping they'll get serious about getting me ready for my next promotion. My job has become a layup when i'd much rather be working on a free-throw. They dont want to move me because my dpt. is comping, but i feel a lot of it is circumstantial and i'd much rather be in a struggling part of the business until i get promoted. I don't want to be in a dpt. that is doing well. I want to fix something and be challenged.

[bigtoyota479]

Let me know what colors and i'll give you any advice you need as far as application goes.

Remember, you can use colors from the old behr pallet, or the new behr pallet. Although the new colors are formulated to hide better and use the new high-hide colorants. As to where the old colors/formulas only have the new colorants in them a part of the time, and thats rare.

I have to discuss with the wife about the colors. She just brought up recently that she would like to paint these rooms, and I said ok, pick the colors. This could take months though, so don't hold your breath LMAO!

[IamDeMan]

You mean painters? I hate painting with a passion. The only reason i know this stuff is because it helps me in my current position and by coincidence, my customers.

No, he means people who put in 110% into their job. If he can hire just 10 people like you then the extra 10% each gives will collectively deal with 100% of his job.

[pl8er]

I have to discuss with the wife about the colors. She just brought up recently that she would like to paint these rooms, and I said ok, pick the colors. This could take months though, so don't hold your breath LMAO!

Weird saying your wife? Or are you in the proud to say it phase?

I had both.

[bigtoyota479]

It's weird, and I have to think about it before I say it. We've already put in 5.5 years together, so it's not like anything has changed. Other than her last name and a few financial things anyway. We both knew what we were getting into before all of this went down, so pretty much it was just making it official.

That being said, it's still in the "cool to say it" phase.

There's a shit ton of life changes happening now too. Both of us are going to go back to school, jobs are changing, all kinds of shit. It's interesting, to say the least.

[Sex Cells]

I have to discuss with the wife about the colors. She just brought up recently that she would like to paint these rooms, and I said ok, pick the colors. This could take months though, so don't hold your breath LMAO!

I've always had an agreement with the women i've been with. I will paint the room the first time, when you change your mind, i will buy you the paint.

[pl8er]

It's weird, and I have to think about it before I say it. We've already put in 5.5 years together, so it's not like anything has changed. Other than her last name and a few financial things anyway. We both knew what we were getting into before all of this went down, so pretty much it was just making it official.

That being said, it's still in the "cool to say it" phase.

There's a shit ton of life changes happening now too. Both of us are going to go back to school, jobs are changing, all kinds of shit. It's interesting, to say the least.

Sounds like all good things though. Congrats!

Finances got much better for me when we got married. not sure why, just money got easier.

[Sex Cells]

No, he means people who put in 110% into their job. If he can hire just 10 people like you then the extra 10% each gives will collectively deal with 100% of his job.

I don't plan to stay in any one position longer then i have to before i can advance.

[Sex Cells]

Congrats 'yota. I had no idea you had made the biggest mistake of your life already.

[bigtoyota479]

orly? You missed my honeymoon pics and the other thread I had up about it? Where you been?

[IamDeMan]

I don't plan to stay in any one position longer then i have to before i can advance.

I wouldn't expect you too. In his defense, he isn't going to be advancing from his position, so the object is to get his position covered. :laugh:

[Spider Monkey]

No, he means people who put in 110% into their job. If he can hire just 10 people like you then the extra 10% each gives will collectively deal with 100% of his job.

Yes, that is what I meant.

[Spider Monkey]

I don't plan to stay in any one position longer then i have to before i can advance.

Good call.

I don't have anywhere to go though. :crap:

[Sex Cells]

Obama has plans to fix that.

[Spider Monkey]

Obama wants me dead.

[pl8er]

So short project here but a friend at work...i really hate that term (work associate) cause honestly I've never talked to the guy in 8 years other than "hey there"....wow, okay...back on track....he has a laptop that has a bad power port and the brick went bad too. So I really don't want to deal with this, i'm swamped at work have classes coming up and trying to enjoy a bit of summer....of course he gets me because I know he wouldn't know to say this but brings up "well this isn't for me, I already bought my wife a new laptop about 3 months ago...my 12 year-old grand-daughter wanted a laptop."

So I can't say no. So I do some DMM work on the brick, its holding the voltage but amps are all over the place. So we replace that. With a bit of wiggling it does actually power up and loads the laptop.

That isn't going to work. So the options are media cable (which allows for power from the media port, a docking station or I do a full tear down.

I tell him that I've never taken this model that far apart and it will be risky. He just says that if it ends up broke, it was already like that LOL.

So here are a few pics I took.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/justin/IMG_6460.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/justin/IMG_6461.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/justin/IMG_6462.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/justin/IMG_6463.jpg

The contacts on the plug itself were damaged so I fixed that and viola were up and running :D

Only took me till about 2:30am last night ha ha

[Sex Cells]

I've done that twice now. On an Acer and a Compaq.

[pl8er]

I hope to not have to do that again *cringe*

[Sex Cells]

I hope to not have to do that again *cringe*

it really is a bitch. it was atleast an hour of taking it apart while hoping i could figure out how to get it back together, and squinting to try and get the tiny ass leads on the mobo.

[pl8er]

ah hell ya! Don't leave

I need to know paint sprayer information

[pl8er]

I can do the following:

A. pay a company to powerwash and stain my fence for me (around 500 bucks).

B. Go buy the sprayer or rent one and do it myself (I have a power washer)

Watcha think?

[Spider Monkey]

It is always better to get someone else to do it for you.

[pl8er]

It is always better to get someone else to do it for you.

Normally I say no because I take pride in doing the work. This one I'm on the fence ROFL OH GAWD!!!

It has poison ivy like I've never seen. I'm not actually allergic until this shit.

[Spider Monkey]

Pride? WTF?

Poison ivy owns me. Badly.

[Spider Monkey]

Kill that shit. You breeding bastard. It needs to be wiped off the planet.

[pl8er]

Yeah I like to be able to say "I made that, I painted that, I planted that..etc"

I concur...problem is last time I used poisons on it, it came right back and I still got some on me LOL

[Spider Monkey]

Yeah I like to be able to say "I made that, I painted that, I planted that..etc"

You can still do that when you hire a mexican to do it. :fyi:

I concur...problem is last time I used poisons on it, it came right back and I still got some on me LOL

You have to kill it a couple times (annually) before it really dies. Shit is like a terrorist.

[pl8er]

My buddy called and asked the footage of my fence, I told him NM I'm going to handle this shit solo.

Just don't want some fleet of mexicans in here doing stuff. My dogs hate mexicans.

THEY TOOK ER JOBS!

[Spider Monkey]

:laugh:

[Sex Cells]

I can do the following:

A. pay a company to powerwash and stain my fence for me (around 500 bucks).

B. Go buy the sprayer or rent one and do it myself (I have a power washer)

Watcha think?

Honestly, i'd do it myself. Depending on what you're using, may be best to just use a 2.5gal pump sprayer. The thin stuff (like behr) goes all over the place if you use a paint sprayer. The most important thing is to backroll or back brush to make sure the product is worked in evenly, avoid doing it in direct sunlight, and make sure not to let the product pool as it will create a film and over time that film will peel.

I know cabbots (sp) is a great stain/sealer too, however i've never used it. I believe its a bit thicker. Flood also makes a great product. Thats what they use on texas roadhouse, etc.

[CockMuncher]

Keller Williams is the shit around here. Everyone scoffs at Behr, especially for exterior house paint. Behr lasts 5 years, Keller Williams will last 10-15. My folks have used both, and KW held up better outside, so we'll be sticking to that for the exterior stuff.

We are going to be doing some interior painting soon, and I think I will try that new Behr stuff with teh primer in it, just for shits and giggles. If it doesn't work well, I'll just go back to KW.

I just painted the outside of my house few weeks ago with that new Behr Ultra Premium with the primer. I didnt notice any issues with it. I guess the only way to tell is over time.

[Pop Da Hatch]

staining a fence eh, fun.

[bigtoyota479]

I just painted the outside of my house few weeks ago with that new Behr Ultra Premium with the primer. I didnt notice any issues with it. I guess the only way to tell is over time.

All paint looks good right after you do it. You do indeed have it right with the time thing. Some of them will fade, turn chalky, or require a repaint in 5-10 years. Also, it depends on where you live. :shrug:

[pl8er]

Next weekend is going to be staining the fence and stereo install.

[pl8er]

Rainbow SLC 25s's (2 sets) for under 500....good price?

[maddskillzz]

nice shitter

[bigtoyota479]

So, I'm thinking about a new deck in my future. I've got a Kenwood KDC-X590 right now, but what kind of decks are you all running here?

[Spider Monkey]

So, I'm thinking about a new deck in my future. I've got a Kenwood KDC-X590 right now, but what kind of decks are you all running here?

Mine is made out of cement and wood. I luff it.

[IamDeMan]

My wifes car is running an ancient RF deck. My car is tuneless. If you have an ipod look at the Alpine x001, x100, 0r X305.

Why do you want to change your deck?

[bluecar]

My wifes car is running an ancient RF deck. My car is tuneless. If you have an ipod look at the Alpine x001, x100, 0r X305.

Why do you want to change your deck?

I have a pioneer one with USB interface, it plays CD unlike the media ones alpine makes.

[IamDeMan]

I have a pioneer one with USB interface, it plays CD unlike the media ones alpine makes.

While I understand that. Usually people not into real quality and use Ipods routinely, these Alpine media decks are much slicker in controlling an Ipod than any of the Ipod ready decks. The navigation through the menus is so nice.

This is one reason I asked him for more info though. You can't just simply suggest a deck without knowing wth this idiot plans to do or why he feels his old one is failing him.

Does he want more processing?
Concerned with SQ above all?
Running an Ipod?
Make his penor grow?

[bluecar]

The pioneer one does all the controlling I need. However I don't do the genre/folder thing. If I was looking for a specific song, it would take forever. I just have them all in one folder and put it on random.

[IamDeMan]

The pioneer one does all the controlling I need. However I don't do the genre/folder thing. If I was looking for a specific song, it would take forever. I just have them all in one folder and put it on random.

That is why I can't stand the Ipod ready decks. Hated using my 9835 with an ipod. I like navigating the folders. I resorted to just using the aux in and navigating with the Ipod itself on my 9835.

[bigtoyota479]

My wifes car is running an ancient RF deck. My car is tuneless. If you have an ipod look at the Alpine x001, x100, 0r X305.

Why do you want to change your deck?

The reason I want to change my deck is that faceplate is starting to be a bitch. I don't know if it's the actual face, or the connections, but it's starting to not light up and display all the time. It's 110 bucks for a new face plate, so I may as well get a new deck if I'm going to spend at least that much. I'm not going to buy from crutchfield, but here's a link for my deck so you can see what I already have and the features I like.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-9B7phQwZI2o/p_113KDCX590/Kenwood-Excelon-KDC-X590.html

[IamDeMan]

The reason I want to change my deck is that faceplate is starting to be a bitch. I don't know if it's the actual face, or the connections, but it's starting to not light up and display all the time. It's 110 bucks for a new face plate, so I may as well get a new deck if I'm going to spend at least that much. I'm not going to buy from crutchfield, but here's a link for my deck so you can see what I already have and the features I like.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-9B7phQwZI2o/p_113KDCX590/Kenwood-Excelon-KDC-X590.html

What do you use in the USB? Just thumb drives? Ipod? Other player?

[bigtoyota479]

Just thumbdrives. I don't own an MP3 player. The fiance does, but I don't. The USB IMO isn't really needed, as I could always get a stereo jack to RCA converter for it too. As long as there is some type of MP3 hookup, we is good. I'm not really picky about the brand either. This KW just happened to be on sale when I bought it like 4-5 years ago lol.

[Spider Monkey]

Just thumbdrives. I don't own an MP3 player. The fiance does, but I don't. The USB IMO isn't really needed, as I could always get a stereo jack to RCA converter for it too. As long as there is some type of MP3 hookup, we is good. I'm not really picky about the brand either. This KW just happened to be on sale when I bought it like 4-5 years ago lol.

:loco:

[bigtoyota479]

Goddammit! I told you it would happen!

[IamDeMan]

Then just about any entry level deck will work for you. That deck bluecar is looking to get rid of is a really nice deck. Great processing functions. I don't know how much he is looking for it though. May be worth talking to him about to see if its in your budget.

I am an Alpine whore so if you his deck is out of your range than I would just get the entry level Alpine.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500CDE102/Alpine-CDE-102.html?search=Alpine+VENDORID500&searchdisplay=Alpine&tp=5684&tab=features_and_specs

It has the USB along with a frint aux in.

[bigtoyota479]

Ya know, Alpine has never had the bling, but they sure do sound good! I have to say the Alpine I put in the WIFE'S car sounds better then my KW does. At least it does to me. Even with all of my crossover and HP and LP filters. Either that, or I don't have it adjusted right. I'll admit it, when it comes to audio, I don't know jack.

[bigtoyota479]

WHile I'm thinking about it too, I has another dilemma. I want to put my amp and sub into my Civic, FINALLY! However, it only has a 90 amp alternator, and this tiny ass 400 amp battery. I'm used to my truck, 135 AMP alt and a 900 CCA battery. What are the odds of this working OK and not having to add another battery? I'm thinking it'll cook my alternator because I won't have enough capacitance in the system.

[_AnGeL_]

WHile I'm thinking about it too, I has another dilemma. I want to put my amp and sub into my Civic, FINALLY! However, it only has a 90 amp alternator, and this tiny ass 400 amp battery. I'm used to my truck, 135 AMP alt and a 900 CCA battery. What are the odds of this working OK and not having to add another battery? I'm thinking it'll cook my alternator because I won't have enough capacitance in the system.

depends on what you want to run. my old civic had a 80 amp alt??? i dont remember, but anyway i was running 700 wrms just fine. had big 3 done and another battery in the trunk.

[bigtoyota479]

I'm running a single 10 on 525 watts. That's not RMS though, that's peak I believe. I had it on a 30 amp fuse and it never popped, so it doesn't draw that much. However, even when I had it in my truck I could see my volt meter wiggle and my headlights dim if I cranked it up and the bass hit.

[Spider Monkey]

That was not your amp, that was the crossover.

[jesus]

Get a capacitor n00b.

[IamDeMan]

I'm running a single 10 on 525 watts. That's not RMS though, that's peak I believe. I had it on a 30 amp fuse and it never popped, so it doesn't draw that much. However, even when I had it in my truck I could see my volt meter wiggle and my headlights dim if I cranked it up and the bass hit.

It'll handle it. To minimize voltage drops, do the big three. You could also put in a second battery in trunk by the amp to help even more.

[IamDeMan]

That was not your amp, that was the crossover.

:facepalm:

[IamDeMan]

Get a capacitor n00b.

lel trolls are ITT

[bigtoyota479]

It'll handle it. To minimize voltage drops, do the big three. You could also put in a second battery in trunk by the amp to help even more.

Yeah, I was trying to do without having to buy another battery or a cap. I'm all for remoting one in the trunk or squeezing a larger CCA one under the hood, but that will have to wait as funds are tight. I will just be transplanting the sub and amp out of my truck into my car.

A good cap costs as much as another 400 CCA battery or a larger Optima anyways.

[_AnGeL_]

Yeah, I was trying to do without having to buy another battery or a cap. I'm all for remoting one in the trunk or squeezing a larger CCA one under the hood, but that will have to wait as funds are tight. I will just be transplanting the sub and amp out of my truck into my car.

A good cap costs as much as another 400 CCA battery or a larger Optima anyways.

i shoved a regular sized optima under the hood of my 93 civic :keke: shit was all ghetto :crap:

[bigtoyota479]

I don't do ghetto shit. I have sheet metal, steel plate, drill presses, welders, band saws, grinders, etc. It would look factory. Hell, I may just end up remoting the Optima to my trunk and running everything from there with some big ass wire.

[jesus]

Do you have a metal brake? I'm uber at that shit.

[Glock17]

Great Job.The only thing Ive done to mine is added New shower Kurtins.But New wallpaper is to come.

[_AnGeL_]

I don't do ghetto shit. I have sheet metal, steel plate, drill presses, welders, band saws, grinders, etc. It would look factory. Hell, I may just end up remoting the Optima to my trunk and running everything from there with some big ass wire.

i was only 16 when i installed that shit son. i just wanted to have some type of bass and didnt care about looks. i soooooo fucked up that car QUICK lol

[bigtoyota479]

Do you have a metal brake? I'm uber at that shit.

Dood, that's like the only metal tool I don't have. I even have a lathe. I use my steel workbench as my brake, lol.

[jesus]

I used to brake all the metal for our vinyl jobs and such.

[bigtoyota479]

i was only 16 when i installed that shit son. i just wanted to have some type of bass and didnt care about looks. i soooooo fucked up that car QUICK lol

Yeah, we all did stupid shit at 16 lol. I had a pair of 12's in a big ass box in the back of my Chevy Sprint, yo! I was big pimping that Geo Metro wanna be.

[_AnGeL_]

:laugh:

[IamDeMan]

Yeah, I was trying to do without having to buy another battery or a cap. I'm all for remoting one in the trunk or squeezing a larger CCA one under the hood, but that will have to wait as funds are tight. I will just be transplanting the sub and amp out of my truck into my car.

A good cap costs as much as another 400 CCA battery or a larger Optima anyways.

Caps are garbage. You were being trolled on that.

Even without the battery in back you will be fine. Do the big three under the hood though. With headlights on you will get dimming from voltage drops, but you aren't running that much power so it shouldn't kill your alt.

[bigtoyota479]

Yeah, that's one of the first things I do when install an amp, larger alternator, or other electrical upgrade.

Srsly, though, I may just go get a large Optima and remote it in the trunk. I'll need to take stock of my space, though, and see what I can do. It would also require some larger more expensive cabling, so we shall see.

[IamDeMan]

Yeah, that's one of the first things I do when install an amp, larger alternator, or other electrical upgrade.

Srsly, though, I may just go get a large Optima and remote it in the trunk. I'll need to take stock of my space, though, and see what I can do. It would also require some larger more expensive cabling, so we shall see.

That is your best bet for nice electrical, but I think it may be overkill for your application. Overkill is always nice though, so wth, go for it.

[_AnGeL_]

That is your best bet for nice electrical, but I think it may be overkill for your application. Overkill is always nice though, so wth, go for it.

fo reelz

[bigtoyota479]

That would actually be a last resort. I'm going to try the stock setup the way it is now and see how it does. If it works ok, I'll leave it. If it sucks, I'll remote a bigass Optima in my trunk, lol.

[_AnGeL_]

That would actually be a last resort. I'm going to try the stock setup the way it is now and see how it does. If it works ok, I'll leave it. If it sucks, I'll remote a bigass Optima in my trunk, lol.

do the big 3 for sure tho bro.

[bigtoyota479]

Oh yeah, the big three is the first thing I do mang!

[bigtoyota479]

So, where is a good place to get cheap 1/0 wire? I usually don't go that big. 2 gauge is usually the biggest I run.

[bigtoyota479]

I should also add I used to get it for free. My Dad worked for a company that tore down and rebuilt certain construction equipment that was jam packed with big wires. He'd bring some home for me every now and then.

[_AnGeL_]

knukonceptz.com

[Spider Monkey]

radioshack.com

[Sex Cells]

knukonceptz.com

x2. better bang for the buck.

[bigtoyota479]

What about brick and mortar retailers? i have some free time this week and want to do it now, lol.

[bigtoyota479]

radioshack.com

Fucking fail, noob. They are pricey.

[bigtoyota479]

knukonceptz.com sells copper clad aluminum? That's cheap shitty shit. Is all their wire like that? If it is, I don't fucking want it.

[jesus]

That's their niche.

[_AnGeL_]

knukonceptz.com sells copper clad aluminum? That's cheap shitty shit. Is all their wire like that? If it is, I don't fucking want it.

no i think their higher line in pure copper, but im not sure.

you can also check ebay, they got wire pretty cheap on there.

[Spider Monkey]

Fucking fail, noob. They are pricey.

The fuck if I care. I'm just making shit up.

[Spider Monkey]

I have no interest in helping you.

[_AnGeL_]

The fuck if I care. I'm just making shit up.

:laugh:

[_AnGeL_]

talk about a thread-jack lolz......

[bigtoyota479]

If anyone uses CCA wire, you need to have your head examined. It's shitty. Get real pure copper. It's FTW. I'm not sure I want to order from them if no one can say definitively that they have pure copper wire. :crap:

[evildave101]

i has this one in the wifes truck, sounds good, and fairly cheap (for alpine)

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18727

[bigtoyota479]

Funny thing man, I think that's the one that's in MY wife's car! I'll have to wait until she gets home to check for sure, though.

[bluecar]

pl8er,

Do you have any pics of what is behind the sink in the kitchen? i need some type of plastic or maybe tile backsplash thing. Curious how hard it is to grout something against the wall.

[pl8er]

pl8er,

Do you have any pics of what is behind the sink in the kitchen? i need some type of plastic or maybe tile backsplash thing. Curious how hard it is to grout something against the wall.

I do have some pictures of the room torn down but honestly I did not do the work in there. I paid contractors for the kitchen bathrooms and plumbing. Not a bad way to spend 25g's honestly.

But from what I've read, it would be fairly simple. I'll read over some tips and get back to you.

[IamDeMan]

knukonceptz.com sells copper clad aluminum? That's cheap shitty shit. Is all their wire like that? If it is, I don't fucking want it.

It isn't shit. It is good flexible wire. A more expensive all copper won't give you any better performance that you will notice in your application.

[IamDeMan]

If anyone uses CCA wire, you need to have your head examined. It's shitty. Get real pure copper. It's FTW. I'm not sure I want to order from them if no one can say definitively that they have pure copper wire. :crap:

Yes if maybe you were dealing with something that absolutely needed it or you're welding. For most car audio applications it is a good choice. You are on crack with your elitist mentality again.

[bigtoyota479]

I just don't like aluminum wire. They stopped using it in mobile homes and houses for a reason. I don't care about my elitist shit. I won't run it lol.

Oh, I have an epic shitload of 2 gauge wire and connectors on hand, so I will be using that for the Big Three. It should be more than sufficient. It's 100 copper too, and in my shop, so I don't have to wait.

[maddskillzz]

I just don't like aluminum wire. They stopped using it in mobile homes and houses for a reason. I don't care about my elitist shit. I won't run it lol.

Oh, I have an epic shitload of 2 gauge wire and connectors on hand, so I will be using that for the Big Three. It should be more than sufficient. It's 100 copper too, and in my shop, so I don't have to wait.
Shit i would use an extension cord if it would work...lol...
jk

i have all copper 1/0 knu in the mustang

[evildave101]

Shit i would use an extension cord if it would work...lol...
jk

i have all copper 1/0 knu in the mustang

ive done this






























for speaker wire

[pl8er]

I didn't realize we were talking about metals in here :D

I know a thing or two about metal ;)

[maddskillzz]

ive done this






























for speaker wire
saw a guy who wired his whole car with a 100ft extension cord..power wire and all.....

[bigtoyota479]

I didn't realize we were talking about metals in here :D

I know a thing or two about metal ;)

You missed my hijack. You were gone.

[pl8er]

You missed my hijack. You were gone.

Today was CRAZY mang!

Sorry I missed the fun :(

I need some good cable though, so what you guys thinking?

[evildave101]

saw a guy who wired his whole car with a 100ft extension cord..power wire and all.....

power, ground, remote-all in one - sounds good it me

[pl8er]

power, ground, remote-all in one - sounds good it me

I never thought about it that way.

Our local Jew is very good with wires, wish he'd get back.

[evildave101]

works

[pl8er]

works

So where can I grab my remote from my stock system in my 09 lancer?

[maddskillzz]

power, ground, remote-all in one - sounds good it me

shoulda seen this shit man....oh how i wish we had digital cameras back in the late 80's-early 90's....dude had like a tape player that was terrible...didnt even have rewind...had to flip the tape and ffwd then flip it back to rewind...one amp pushin maybe 100wrms .....and like 4 15's...2'12's and 4 10's all in a mach II mustang...all wired with an ace hardware 100ft extension cord...was sweet....lulz

[evildave101]

So where can I grab my remote from my stock system in my 09 lancer?

just fold the bare end of the wire over a penny and wedge it in the fuse box

try to find a spot thats only hot when the key is on

[pl8er]

just fold the bare end of the wire over a penny and wedge it in the fuse box

try to find a spot thats only hot when the key is on

I'll more than likely use an extension into the fuse box and a cigarette plug. Was just hoping for something closer to the back is all.

[evildave101]

I'll more than likely use an extension into the fuse box and a cigarette plug. Was just hoping for something closer to the back is all.

splice it into the tail light wires

[pl8er]

splice it into the tail light wires

plus oned up above.

I'm not feeling too good on this one.

[evildave101]

Amish Friendship Bread

what you know about it?

http://www.armchair.com/recipe/bake002.html

who want some

[evildave101]

but for real, im about to have like 6-8 starter bags

any takers

[maddskillzz]

ive heard about that shit....you gotta get a piece from someone else....cant start it on your own...wtf??? that better be some damn good bread....LOL

[evildave101]

it is awesome

im gonna be making some in a few minutes

[evildave101]

pics?

[bigtoyota479]

I'll more than likely use an extension into the fuse box and a cigarette plug. Was just hoping for something closer to the back is all.

Closer to the back? Fuel pump mang, fuel pump. May have to find a hole in your trunk to get to it though.

[evildave101]

Closer to the back? Fuel pump mang, fuel pump. May have to find a hole in your trunk to get to it though.

brilliant!!!

[IamDeMan]

I just don't like aluminum wire. They stopped using it in mobile homes and houses for a reason. I don't care about my elitist shit. I won't run it lol.

Oh, I have an epic shitload of 2 gauge wire and connectors on hand, so I will be using that for the Big Three. It should be more than sufficient. It's 100 copper too, and in my shop, so I don't have to wait.

I understand why you don't like it. For some applications it would be wrong to use. However for a standard setup in a car, there is no reason NOT to use it. You won't notice ANY difference.

You did ask us about getting 1/0 for cheap. So naturally someone suggested a company that makes nice CCA, because you won't find pure for cheap, uh durrrrrrr.

[pl8er]

Iam, send me a link to good priced power wire if you have one.

I need to order today.

[IamDeMan]

Iam, send me a link to good priced power wire if you have one.

I need to order today.

I just order from Knuconceptz as was suggested in this thread. the price is good and the wire is easy to work with. My interconnects are knu as well. I make them a one stop shop for my cables and wires.

http://www.knukonceptz.com/

I have not been in a position to upgrade or build another system for some time now, so I have not shopped around to see if better deals exist on anything really.

[pl8er]

They are in Ohio if memory serves me right.

[IamDeMan]

The fleks series is pure copper but pricey. I used their CCA KLMX line for my wifes car and for the price it works great.

[IamDeMan]

There is always https://weldingsupply.securesites.com/cgi-bin/einstein.pl?Next::1:UNDEF:OR:terms::PA#A2

I believe many on CA have had luck using them. For pure copper the prices are nice.

[pl8er]

There is always https://weldingsupply.securesites.com/cgi-bin/einstein.pl?Next::1:UNDEF:OR:terms::PA#A2

I believe many on CA have had luck using them. For pure copper the prices are nice.

That is all I've been running lately is welding cable, but i don't need anything even close to that size for my car. Just running the Tru and the RF. I'll check your link and see if they have smaller sizes.

Copper took a hit on Friday and is still dropping so more than likely it should reflect in pricing soon.

[bigtoyota479]

I understand why you don't like it. For some applications it would be wrong to use. However for a standard setup in a car, there is no reason NOT to use it. You won't notice ANY difference.

You did ask us about getting 1/0 for cheap. So naturally someone suggested a company that makes nice CCA, because you won't find pure for cheap, uh durrrrrrr.

You're having a shitty week at school, huh?

[Spider Monkey]

I do have some pictures of the room torn down but honestly I did not do the work in there. I paid contractors for the kitchen bathrooms and plumbing. Not a bad way to spend 25g's honestly.

But from what I've read, it would be fairly simple. I'll read over some tips and get back to you.


WTF? This whole time I thought you were the one doing the projects.

[IamDeMan]

You're having a shitty week at school, huh?

School starts next week. Pay the fuck attention. I am srs.

[jesus]

Aren't you in an old folks home?

[IamDeMan]

Aren't you in an old folks home?

Nursing home brah. They just got done wiping my ass. No one has it this good.

[jesus]

W3rd

[pl8er]

WTF? This whole time I thought you were the one doing the projects.


Well the ones posted, ya. But I take your advice on some of the big stuff. Have mexicans do it, pay lots of cash and sit back and watch it unfold.

Actually the kitchen was pretty crazy because we did the demo work ourselves. Let me get a before and after.

[pl8er]

Before's

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/brkfastdemo.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/hallway.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/hallwaydemo.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/kitchendemo.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/kitchendemo2.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/kitchen2.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/kitchen1.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/kitchen3.jpg

[pl8er]

After:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/brkfastafter2.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/entireafter.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/kitchenafter.jpg

random wall mural my wife started (its a bit further done now, but not much lol)

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/P1010074.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/IMG_1439-1.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/sweets4ever48/house/CameraPics.jpg

KNEW I had a better picture of the piano.

[Spider Monkey]

Can't stand that wood paneling.

[pl8er]

Nor could I, which is why it was eliminated.

[IamDeMan]

pimpin

[_AnGeL_]

kitchen look nice pl8. is that ceramic tile on the floor?

[bigtoyota479]

School starts next week. Pay the fuck attention. I am srs.

Everyone knows my opinion. I have one, therefor I am an asshole.

[bigtoyota479]

Oh yes, almost forgot. Commencing my Big 3 install as soon as I eat. Pics?

[pl8er]

Oh yes, almost forgot. Commencing my Big 3 install as soon as I eat. Pics?

yes please :D

[bigtoyota479]

Great! Then you guys can tear apart my nice work. Will do!

[pl8er]

Everyone knows my opinion. I have one, therefor I am an asshole.

Your opinions are like assholes, everyone has it.

ROFL...or something like that.

[bigtoyota479]

Ya, that's how it's supposed to go. But I thought my rendition was a little more.....fitting...in this case.

It's supposed to be: Opinions are like assholes. Everyone has one, and everyone thinks their own doesn't stink.

[pl8er]

Ya, that's how it's supposed to go. But I thought my rendition was a little more.....fitting...in this case.

It's supposed to be: Opinions are like assholes. Everyone has one, and everyone thinks their own doesn't stink.


*sigh* you missed it.

[IamDeMan]

Everyone knows my opinion. I have one, therefor I am an asshole.srs

Oh yes, almost forgot. Commencing my Big 3 install as soon as I eat. Pics?Stupid fucking question

Your opinions are like assholes, everyone has it.

ROFL...or something like that.
His opinion is like his asshole, I like raping it.

[pl8er]

srs

Stupid fucking question


His opinion is like his asshole, I like raping it.



DUDE! Get fucking SRS for one second and pay attention!


This isn't the nom nom thread ;) ROFL