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[MKader17 332]

 

I'm looking to fill in a single DIN compartment with a blank but I can only find them for sale from the UK....

What vehicle mike?

 

It's a Silverado.

 

Back in the day I modified my dash to accept a 2DIN HU (1st pic). My HU got stolen and ever since I have just relied on a Bluetooth Module to H701 processor for my tunes. I really like it, so I plan to keep it, but now I want to make my truck not look like crap. So plan is not to re-install my old HU install kit without the HU and then put a blank Din Cover over the hole (pic 2). Then I just plan on adding a phone/tablet mount of some kind there and leaving my processor down on the bottom.

 

Option 2 - Move the processor back up to the top and buy a single din pocket for down below.

 

 

[mikel7829 90]

I can't remember where I ordered protein last.

Did you know human blood is the most nutritional of all 

[ssh 924]

 

I can't remember where I ordered protein last.

Did you know human blood is the most nutritional of all 

 

 

I don't want to get AIDs.

[mikel7829 90]

 

 

I can't remember where I ordered protein last.

Did you know human blood is the most nutritional of all 

 

 

I don't want to get AIDs.

 

Red Cross...Tested 100%

 

http://www.redcross.org/

[sandt38 448]

 

Sweet AWD G-body with a Lingenfelter supercharged 6.6l engine

 

http://www.lsxtv.com/news/necessity-is-the-mother-of-invention-brian-kings-awd-1982-cutlass/

[///M5 2,833]

This was built with a junkyard 5.3 and the whole build probably cost what the charger kit did from the above.

 

Not that an AWD conversion isn't uber cool, just surprised they don't get a lot more out of it.

[///M5 2,833]

Single turbo too.  Exactly what happens when the snail is sized right.

[sandt38 448]

S and T's Auto Service

S and T's Auto Tech

S and T's Auto Service Center

S and T's Auto Service and Repair

S and T's Auto Service and Repair Center

S and T's Auto Repair

S and T's Auto Repair Center

S and T's Automotive

S and T's Automotive diagnostic and repair

 

What to use as the name?

 

I have been talking to a guy I worked for for 13 years. He is a self made multi millionaire. He came from a family of 10 kids with nothing, and is now worth (I would estimate) $50-75M. I know he has recently sold off a lot of commercial property over the last few years for roughly $30m, plus he still owns a bunch of commercial property and ~50 rental properties. Bottom line is, he is brilliant at what he does, and he started out renting a 2 bay shop with $300 in his pocket ~40 years ago, a high school drop out with a 10th grade education. He was a great boss, took care of my health insurance and was always at my house when I had cancer. I respect him and I am feeding off all the information he is sharing with me about opening my business. He has informed me my name must be the next step.

 

He insists on using my name; Seth's *****. I won't use my last name for a couple reasons, and he says he understands, but he said that people should know you are the boss when they walk in, so use your name. It makes the initial relationship seem more personal/intimate for the new customer. I insist on being more low key. You guys get the name... My "ID" so to speak, but loosely with my name in it. Plus the "T" makes my employee feel more valuable, as he is known as Trey. He said "I can pretend"

[///M5 2,833]

Just reading the names I was going to instantly veto all of them.  Your friend's logic is sound though; however, S does nothing to fulfill it.  You either have to use your first or last name.

 

As for what follows, that I would carefully think about the demographic and what you will specialize in.  The goal is to attract new customers beyond just word of mouth.  Exactly why a name should be chosen IMO.  That being said none of what you follow the S&T with differentiate you from any other shop.  If you are going to specialize in hybrid or such you also have to be careful to not highlight it in such a way that you encourage people who don't like hybrids to also visit your shop.

 

I like a play on that though as  a catch phrase.  Something like we specialize in technology so you don't have to have the work done twice.  Just imagine if we are guru's on hybrids how well we can service your gas or diesel.

[///M5 2,833]

The first thing I'd ask yourself and your customers (second part is the critical part) is why they choose you to do the work.  Once you've assemlbed a nice list I'd use some of it in the name.

[sandt38 448]

This was built with a junkyard 5.3 and the whole build probably cost what the charger kit did from the above.

 

Not that an AWD conversion isn't uber cool, just surprised they don't get a lot more out of it.

 

The AWD G-body is WAY more cool. You have to consider huge drivetrain losses and the fact that it is a mild Ling build. Besides, in reading the article it doesn't sound like the tuner is really all that good. They did throw a rod in the initial tuning... Odds are it is a conservative tune now.

[///M5 2,833]

My point wasn't in the coolness, thought I admitted that by laying down a compliment on the AWD in the bottom.  I am just surprised how slow it is considering the build cost.

[sandt38 448]

Just reading the names I was going to instantly veto all of them.  Your friend's logic is sound though; however, S does nothing to fulfill it.  You either have to use your first or last name.

 

As for what follows, that I would carefully think about the demographic and what you will specialize in.  The goal is to attract new customers beyond just word of mouth.  Exactly why a name should be chosen IMO.  That being said none of what you follow the S&T with differentiate you from any other shop.  If you are going to specialize in hybrid or such you also have to be careful to not highlight it in such a way that you encourage people who don't like hybrids to also visit your shop.

 

I like a play on that though as  a catch phrase.  Something like we specialize in technology so you don't have to have the work done twice.  Just imagine if we are guru's on hybrids how well we can service your gas or diesel.

 

 

I don't really want to use my name, that is the point. My ego is pretty big, fucking huge actually, but my ego lies in my work, not my name. It is likely why I have elected to grow my hair and hide behind a beard. I want people to realize that what is on the outside is not representative of what is on the inside. If I had bought my old bosses business when he offered it I would have left the name alone. I don't care to have my name in lights for the public to see, but when people in my industry talk about "the guy" that can fix your car, I want it to be me.

 

Specialty? I'll bounce what we can do off of you. I am obviously a hybrid guy, I excel at Toyota/Lexus hybrid design. This would include Ford, Nissan, and GM. I am a GM trained Master Certified Technician, with proficiencies in electrical, drivability, and communication network diagnosis and repair. I have worked at a shop that specializes in Nissan, Hybrid, Mini, and Jeep products. I am adept at all facets of Nissan and exceptional with Jeep/Chrysler products. I do a lot of Mini work, but really consider myself fairly amateurish in their electronics and drivability components. I am relatively weak with European market vehicles overall, and this is one area I want to steer clear of. I want to focus on simple to complex repairs of Domestic and Asian vehicles (with hybrid being something I want to push a bit as it is unique, and I am THE go to guy within a 250 mile radius on them.

 

Trey is young, but extremely proficient with Asian vehicles. He is mechanically and electrically talented. He will be as good as me with experience, possibly better, and he is very open to learning what I have to show him. He is always watching and learning. I truly feel like he is going to be a big part of my business for a long time. He already possesses speed and exceptional mechanical abilities. He also has more European knowledge than I do, and he is pretty good with them all around. But he is not completely comfortable with them, and I respect that. I respect this concern because he is not afraid to take on new challenges. Nobody at our shop built rear ends, and he saw a market to do it. So he researched it, figured it out, and did it. That may not sound like a big deal, but diff work is precise, difficult to grasp for many people, and very unforgiving if you make a mistake. I do diff work, but it is something I abhor doing. This is why we will stick with Domestic and Asian, with a small splattering of light Euro work.

 

How do I want us to stand out from the crowd? I am a very respectful person until I am disrespected. I am loyal to a fault... I can be overly so, almost fanboyish, but I will drop you like a bad habit if shit comes apart. We both are skilled craftsmen who take pride in our work. We fix cars many other shops can't. We want to provide top quality service, both from our workmanship to the component quality. We will not skimp on cheap parts. We will be honest, and effective. We will not rush through your repair, as quality counts, and if you want to wait for an oil change and rotation we can give you directions to Bob's Tire up the road. We will develop relationships with our customers, and I want the technician working on the car to be in touch with the customer. I feel this builds a bond of trust, and it makes the tech put a face to the vehicle... and personalizing the car instills a bit more pride in the work they do to the car.

 

I guess that is my starting point.

[mikel7829 90]

S and T's Auto Service

S and T's Auto Tech

S and T's Auto Service Center

S and T's Auto Service and Repair

S and T's Auto Service and Repair Center

S and T's Auto Repair

S and T's Auto Repair Center

S and T's Automotive

S and T's Automotive diagnostic and repair

 

What to use as the name?

 

I have been talking to a guy I worked for for 13 years. He is a self made multi millionaire. He came from a family of 10 kids with nothing, and is now worth (I would estimate) $50-75M. I know he has recently sold off a lot of commercial property over the last few years for roughly $30m, plus he still owns a bunch of commercial property and ~50 rental properties. Bottom line is, he is brilliant at what he does, and he started out renting a 2 bay shop with $300 in his pocket ~40 years ago, a high school drop out with a 10th grade education. He was a great boss, took care of my health insurance and was always at my house when I had cancer. I respect him and I am feeding off all the information he is sharing with me about opening my business. He has informed me my name must be the next step.

 

He insists on using my name; Seth's *****. I won't use my last name for a couple reasons, and he says he understands, but he said that people should know you are the boss when they walk in, so use your name. It makes the initial relationship seem more personal/intimate for the new customer. I insist on being more low key. You guys get the name... My "ID" so to speak, but loosely with my name in it. Plus the "T" makes my employee feel more valuable, as he is known as Trey. He said "I can pretend"

S&t's mechanical specialties

[mikel7829 90]

 

Just reading the names I was going to instantly veto all of them.  Your friend's logic is sound though; however, S does nothing to fulfill it.  You either have to use your first or last name.

 

As for what follows, that I would carefully think about the demographic and what you will specialize in.  The goal is to attract new customers beyond just word of mouth.  Exactly why a name should be chosen IMO.  That being said none of what you follow the S&T with differentiate you from any other shop.  If you are going to specialize in hybrid or such you also have to be careful to not highlight it in such a way that you encourage people who don't like hybrids to also visit your shop.

 

I like a play on that though as  a catch phrase.  Something like we specialize in technology so you don't have to have the work done twice.  Just imagine if we are guru's on hybrids how well we can service your gas or diesel.

 

 

I don't really want to use my name, that is the point. My ego is pretty big, fucking huge actually, but my ego lies in my work, not my name. It is likely why I have elected to grow my hair and hide behind a beard. I want people to realize that what is on the outside is not representative of what is on the inside. If I had bought my old bosses business when he offered it I would have left the name alone. I don't care to have my name in lights for the public to see, but when people in my industry talk about "the guy" that can fix your car, I want it to be me.

 

Specialty? I'll bounce what we can do off of you. I am obviously a hybrid guy, I excel at Toyota/Lexus hybrid design. This would include Ford, Nissan, and GM. I am a GM trained Master Certified Technician, with proficiencies in electrical, drivability, and communication network diagnosis and repair. I have worked at a shop that specializes in Nissan, Hybrid, Mini, and Jeep products. I am adept at all facets of Nissan and exceptional with Jeep/Chrysler products. I do a lot of Mini work, but really consider myself fairly amateurish in their electronics and drivability components. I am relatively weak with European market vehicles overall, and this is one area I want to steer clear of. I want to focus on simple to complex repairs of Domestic and Asian vehicles (with hybrid being something I want to push a bit as it is unique, and I am THE go to guy within a 250 mile radius on them.

 

Trey is young, but extremely proficient with Asian vehicles. He is mechanically and electrically talented. He will be as good as me with experience, possibly better, and he is very open to learning what I have to show him. He is always watching and learning. I truly feel like he is going to be a big part of my business for a long time. He already possesses speed and exceptional mechanical abilities. He also has more European knowledge than I do, and he is pretty good with them all around. But he is not completely comfortable with them, and I respect that. I respect this concern because he is not afraid to take on new challenges. Nobody at our shop built rear ends, and he saw a market to do it. So he researched it, figured it out, and did it. That may not sound like a big deal, but diff work is precise, difficult to grasp for many people, and very unforgiving if you make a mistake. I do diff work, but it is something I abhor doing. This is why we will stick with Domestic and Asian, with a small splattering of light Euro work.

 

How do I want us to stand out from the crowd? I am a very respectful person until I am disrespected. I am loyal to a fault... I can be overly so, almost fanboyish, but I will drop you like a bad habit if shit comes apart. We both are skilled craftsmen who take pride in our work. We fix cars many other shops can't. We want to provide top quality service, both from our workmanship to the component quality. We will not skimp on cheap parts. We will be honest, and effective. We will not rush through your repair, as quality counts, and if you want to wait for an oil change and rotation we can give you directions to Bob's Tire up the road. We will develop relationships with our customers, and I want the technician working on the car to be in touch with the customer. I feel this builds a bond of trust, and it makes the tech put a face to the vehicle... and personalizing the car instills a bit more pride in the work they do to the car.

 

I guess that is my starting point.

 

You should not be afraid that I will find out where you live again and sleep on your couch for a few months like I will sean's..

[sandt38 448]

[sandt38 448]

LOL, my youngest son put down his guitar about a year ago. I told you guys how I turned him on to Floyd since we have been into cans... Well today I got home and he had his guitar out. He is learning Wish You Were Here. He is enamored with David Gilmore's playing style.

 

Boy makes me proud!

[sandt38 448]

1 more day of work. Taking next week off to meet up with an attorney to establish my incorporation, finish tying up my loose ends for my business license, meeting with a couple accountants, getting my insurance set up, and intense property searching.

 

Shits getting real now. My stomach is in knots.

[mikel7829 90]

Take your weight,multiply by it by 0.6..That is roughly how many pounds of water is in your body....

 

How much do you drink

[mikel7829 90]

1 more day of work. Taking next week off to meet up with an attorney to establish my incorporation, finish tying up my loose ends for my business license, meeting with a couple accountants, getting my insurance set up, and intense property searching.

 

Shits getting real now. My stomach is in knots.

Can you employee me?

[sandt38 448]

 

1 more day of work. Taking next week off to meet up with an attorney to establish my incorporation, finish tying up my loose ends for my business license, meeting with a couple accountants, getting my insurance set up, and intense property searching.

 

Shits getting real now. My stomach is in knots.

Can you employee me?

 

I'll be a great boss, as long as I maintain my belief system (I pray this doesn't change my personality), but getting your foot in the door won't be easy. I will be very particular about who I employ.

 

My old boss told me "Don't become an asshole." I know that going into business can make a good person into a dick. But I am hoping my belief system stays intact. I will have to work hard to keep my ego in check. I know where the money is made, and that is out in the shop. I honestly believe that the best employee is a happy employee. I understand that money is why we are there. I realize that we need money to keep our families going. Pay will be very good at my shop (strong flat rate or commissioned pay), family will come first, I'll make the workplace a positive atmosphere open to suggestions and ideas, and just plain have fun with my guys once a year. My old boss used to take the shop to the outer banks for a day of deep sea fishing and fun. I want to be able to do that. Benefits will be solid as well, and I will look into a 401K program.

 

If I want the best service for my customers, I will need the best people to provide for them. I plan on making my shop a place where people want to come to work. I believe this will translate to a successful and profitable business model.

[///M5 2,833]

The name of your business isn't for you, it is for your distance. A personal touch is what you described as your differentiator so why are you afraid to make the name personal?

[///M5 2,833]

Distance = business. Stupid spell check

[mikel7829 90]

The name of your business isn't for you, it is for your distance. A personal touch is what you described as your differentiator so why are you afraid to make the name personal?

Because we are both going to come sleep at you place for a few months...I got dibs on the couch!!

[mikel7829 90]

The name of your business isn't for you, it is for your distance. A personal touch is what you described as your differentiator so why are you afraid to make the name personal?

Seth pawn's sean's auto shop