NorCal (Bay Area) OFF-TOPIC Chat Thread

[Clipdat]

Oh, I was being 100% serious!

The gentlemen from OEM Audio+ that I spoke to today recommended this kit so I will probably order it:https://www.amazon.com/KINGLAKE-Pane...8431645&sr=8-3

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

My friends and I used to have tech meets where we would help each other work on cars (shoot, we lowered a Yaris in the parking lot of an In-N-Out at midnight before, lol). Installing your sound system can be a meet at your place. I'd be down to help, but I've never really popped off the panels on a twin (aside the front dash pieces to gain access to the back of the HU), unlike the Yaris (replaced OEM speakers in the front doors before).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Oh, I was being 100% serious!

The gentlemen from OEM Audio+ that I spoke to today recommended this kit so I will probably order it:https://www.amazon.com/KINGLAKE-Pane...8431645&sr=8-3

lol, the newsletter part got me confused.

Nice. I never got around to getting panel poppers, always just man-handled everything.

[Clipdat]

Simpsons reference!

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

lol, the newsletter part got me confused.

Nice. I never got around to getting panel poppers, always just man-handled everything.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

My friends and I used to have tech meets where we would help each other work on cars (shoot, we lowered a Yaris in the parking lot of an In-N-Out at midnight before, lol). Installing your sound system can be a meet at your place. I'd be down to help, but I've never really popped off the panels on a twin (aside the front dash pieces to gain access to the back of the HU), unlike the Yaris (replaced OEM speakers in the front doors before).

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I ordered the reference 400cf system even though nobody offered to help me install it



I admire your motivation and DIY ability. I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

Yeah, make it a mini meet. Depending on when I may be free to help. Pm me when you get it. Ill be busy most of this month though

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Simpsons reference!

lol, it's been a while since I watched the Simpsons, but I really don't remember that line.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

So, I've decided on 15x7 tungsten 6UL's for the Yaris (really wanted the 15x8, but just don't want to deal with rubbing issues) and GT AltiMax RT43 (hope America's Tire can get those, and for a comparable price to Tire Rack). Now I'm just trying to decide on closed ended 12x1.5 lug nuts, either the Kics Project Caliber 24 (not a fan of colored lug nuts like these, would prefer all black) or Project Mu Super Lock 7 (appears to be gunmetal with a teal cap that I'm not sure is removable or not); will have to find a legit vendor once this is decided.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

So, I've decided on 15x7 tungsten 6UL's for the Yaris (really wanted the 15x8, but just don't want to deal with rubbing issues) and GT AltiMax RT43 (hope America's Tire can get those, and for a comparable price to Tire Rack). Now I'm just trying to decide on closed ended 12x1.5 lug nuts, either the Kics Project Caliber 24 (not a fan of colored lug nuts like these, would prefer all black) or Project Mu Super Lock 7 (appears to be gunmetal with a teal cap that I'm not sure is removable or not); will have to find a legit vendor once this is decided.

Pretty sure speed element carries all those

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Pretty sure speed element carries all those

Cool, I'll look at their website tomorrow. Thanks.

[spike021]

@Clipdat -

Ended up just ordering the 3D Maxpider mats on Amazon as well haha.

Saw some other pics and reviews seem good.

[Clipdat]

My boss just put these on his Accord and seems to like them.

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

GT AltiMax RT43

Nice. Sorry I've been so lazy/busy and haven't gotten any pics yet for you. Still haven't unboxed mine.

Originally Posted by spike021

@Clipdat -

Ended up just ordering the 3D Maxpider mats on Amazon as well haha.

Saw some other pics and reviews seem good.

It's currently backordered and I believe it should ship later this month at some point.

Originally Posted by finch1750

Yeah, make it a mini meet. Depending on when I may be free to help. Pm me when you get it. Ill be busy most of this month though

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

My boss just put these on his Accord and seems to like them.

Great to hear. I wonder if it's worth waiting for memorial day weekend for any sales since AT doesn't care these tires (probably won't include them in a sale if they have to order them).

[BigFatFlip]

So we've been living in our new neighborhood for the last 6 mos and in that span I've had 3 packages stolen off my front porch and I'm pissed. I've tried to put special notes on my shipping requests to throw the package over my driveway gate (where the dog hangs out) but that's hit or miss. I've gone ahead and ordered security cameras but is there such a thing as a service that can receive packages for me? I know some UPS/FEDEX/USPS packages can be "intercepted" to be "will-called" at a location and Amazon has lockers but I can't do that for other packages. I used to just have stuff shipped to my work, but that's not really an option now with my current employer.

Can PO boxes take packages? I didn't think they could. I know at least UPS requires a street address to ship to.

I hate people sometimes... Which is why I'm moving to the woods when I retire so I can drive twisties all day and hang out and shoot MF'ers on my property... /rant

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Nice. Sorry I've been so lazy/busy and haven't gotten any pics yet for you. Still haven't unboxed mine.

No worries dude.

Like I said, saw one or two pics last night and it seems like people prefer them to the weathertechs because they don't get slippery when wet. So that should be good for me, plus they're cheaper.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

So we've been living in our new neighborhood for the last 6 mos and in that span I've had 3 packages stolen off my front porch and I'm pissed. I've tried to put special notes on my shipping requests to throw the package over my driveway gate (where the dog hangs out) but that's hit or miss. I've gone ahead and ordered security cameras but is there such a thing as a service that can receive packages for me? I know some UPS/FEDEX/USPS packages can be "intercepted" to be "will-called" at a location and Amazon has lockers but I can't do that for other packages. I used to just have stuff shipped to my work, but that's not really an option now with my current employer.

Can PO boxes take packages? I didn't think they could. I know at least UPS requires a street address to ship to.

I hate people sometimes... Which is why I'm moving to the woods when I retire so I can drive twisties all day and hang out and shoot MF'ers on my property... /rant

Man, sorry to hear. Some places have PO Boxes with street addresses so anyone can ship. I think the Arco storage here does so maybe look around online.

Also, for UPS and FedEx create an account online and you can set it to always be held the the hub iirc. That way you don't have to worry about catching every package.