NorCal (Bay Area) OFF-TOPIC Chat Thread

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by spike021

Whoa, wait, really? That's awesome! What kind of position is it?

It's just a production associate, so I don't think they'll be putting me anywhere major. Probably just bolting things up and the like. lol. My plan is to work my way up.

Full-time permanent position with benefits starting day 1, rather hard to pass up.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

It's just a production associate, so I don't think they'll be putting me anywhere major. Probably just bolting things up and the like. lol. My plan is to work my way up.

Full-time permanent position with benefits starting day 1, rather hard to pass up.

That sounds like a great job. Benefits and a job that is pretty much guaranteed permanent/full-time is sweet (rather than like 6 month contract to full hire kind of thing, which some companies around here do).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by spike021

That sounds like a great job. Benefits and a job that is pretty much guaranteed permanent/full-time is sweet (rather than like 6 month contract to full hire kind of thing, which some companies around here do).

Yeah, it was one of the questions I asked in my interview. haha.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Exactly what does Android auto do anyway? lol

I really like it. I've always thought it was silly having to have two things that do the same thing when in my car (HU and phone). Having it actually saved me some money since I was able to opt for a lower trim package that didn't have the "technology" option which included GPS (and leather heated seats, etc.)

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Also, I resigned from Toyota Marin, so I no longer sell cars.

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Just to clarify, I won't be selling Teslas, I'll be making them

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

It's just a production associate, so I don't think they'll be putting me anywhere major. Probably just bolting things up and the like. lol. My plan is to work my way up.

Full-time permanent position with benefits starting day 1, rather hard to pass up.

That's awesome man, congrats on the new job! I hear ya on having benefits, the main reason I stopped doing my consulting business was not having benefits (specially harder when you have a family) and the uncertainty of having work/money. I happily took a pay cut just to have a steady job. You'll probably gonna be working on the Model 3 since they are planning on ramping up very quickly and S and X sales are slowing down. As a shareholder, I would like to thank you for your service...now go make me some money! lol

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

I really like it. I've always thought it was silly having to have two things that do the same thing when in my car (HU and phone). Having it actually saved me some money since I was able to opt for a lower trim package that didn't have the "technology" option which included GPS (and leather heated seats, etc.)

That's awesome man, congrats on the new job! I hear ya on having benefits, the main reason I stopped doing my consulting business was not having benefits (specially harder when you have a family) and the uncertainty of having work/money. I happily took a pay cut just to have a steady job. You'll probably gonna be working on the Model 3 since they are planning on ramping up very quickly and S and X sales are slowing down. As a shareholder, I would like to thank you for your service...now go make me some money! lol

I suppose if I had unlimited data (AT&T), I'd be more inclined to use apps from my phone. lol.

Thanks! Yeah, they gotta meet all the pre-orders still. lol. I'll start making you some money on the 17th. haha.

[Clipdat]

Hey our cars made a list! @BigFatFlip

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...ew-cars-40000/

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Anyone have any experience with Cerwin-Vega? I had some point left on my Toyota Performance account, and didn't want that to go to waste before resigning, so I ordered a pair of 6.5" coaxial speakers. They had some Rockford Fosgate and Kenwood speakers as well, but the RFs were 3-way speakers (always found 3-way speakers to be too "bright"/harsh), and the Kenwoods only had treated cloth surrounds. Plus the CV had a higher sensitivity rating than both the RF and Kenwood.

I believe it's this speaker: https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...ega-XED62.html

Only speakers I've had experience with were Polk Audio in my first Yaris. haha

[Clipdat]

CV was a well respected speaker manufacturer back in the day, but that product just appears to be them slapping their name on whatever made in China lowest bidder would come up with a 6.5" speaker that meets their requested specifications.

Only 30w RMS power handling is pretty low for a speaker of that size, so I wouldn't expect too much (also they only go down to 60hz which isn't very low). Might be OK being driven from a HU versus a dedicated amplifier. And obviously an improvement over most OEM speakers.

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Anyone have any experience with Cerwin-Vega? I had some point left on my Toyota Performance account, and didn't want that to go to waste before resigning, so I ordered a pair of 6.5" coaxial speakers. They had some Rockford Fosgate and Kenwood speakers as well, but the RFs were 3-way speakers (always found 3-way speakers to be too "bright"/harsh), and the Kenwoods only had treated cloth surrounds. Plus the CV had a higher sensitivity rating than both the RF and Kenwood.

I believe it's this speaker: https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...ega-XED62.html

Only speakers I've had experience with were Polk Audio in my first Yaris. haha

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

CV was a well respected speaker manufacturer back in the day, but that product just appears to be them slapping their name on whatever made in China lowest bidder would come up with a 6.5" speaker that meets their requested specifications.

Only 30w RMS power handling is pretty low for a speaker of that size, so I wouldn't expect too much. Might be OK being driven from a HU versus a dedicated amplifier. And obviously an improvement over most OEM speakers.

To me, I've always considered CV to be a "cheap" brand, that's why I asked. lol. At the same time, any of the entry level speakers from name brands probably aren't any better. The Polk Audio I had in the first Yaris were a step above entry. Ran them off the HU as well, and they had no bass whatsoever. Good mid-high to highs tho. I had a 10" Alpine Type R in a ported box anyway, so I didn't care that the speakers didn't have any bass.

I won't be running an amp on them, just running off of the HU. I probably won't install them until the front speakers blow in the Yaris anyway. LOL. But I've set the crossovers on the HU so that none of the speakers are distorting, so that might be a while.

[Clipdat]

Might as well install them when they show up, no? Sound quality should be better than OEM. Unless popping the door panel is especially difficult or annoying.

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

To me, I've always considered CV to be a "cheap" brand, that's why I asked. lol. At the same time, any of the entry level speakers from name brands probably aren't any better. The Polk Audio I had in the first Yaris were a step above entry. Ran them off the HU as well, and they had no bass whatsoever. Good mid-high to highs tho. I had a 10" Alpine Type R in a ported box anyway, so I didn't care that the speakers didn't have any bass.

I won't be running an amp on them, just running off of the HU. I probably won't install them until the front speakers blow in the Yaris anyway. LOL. But I've set the crossovers on the HU so that none of the speakers are distorting, so that might be a while.

[spike021]

Might need to start looking for a new job myself. Not really liking the changes that have been made to my team the past month.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Might as well install them when they show up, no? Sound quality should be better than OEM. Unless popping the door panel is especially difficult or annoying.

Nah, should be easy to pop off the door panel. If it's anything like the sedan, it should be just one or two screws per door, pop off the panel, unhook the switches and door handle, peel back the liner, cut out the factory speaker, wire the new speaker in, and mount the new speaker over the factory bracket.

I looked at the reviews for those CV speakers (more on Amazon), and a lot of people actually like them. If I'm not too lazy and get tempted to install them right away, I might just. haha

Originally Posted by spike021

Might need to start looking for a new job myself. Not really liking the changes that have been made to my team the past month.

Oh no, that's no bueno.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Oh no, that's no bueno.

Yeah, they're basically telling people they're going to be forced to work on stuff they didn't join the company to do.

Basically one kind of software engineering that most people on my team don't know and don't have a desire to do for their careers.

My new manager told me yesterday we need to figure out a project for me to work on, and then he listed his top 3 priorities, and none of them fit what I want to do for my career engineering-wise, and the same for most teammates.

So..yeah, not great.

[Clipdat]

"Hey, we're going to need you to do more work, that is outside of your comfort zone, interests, and skill set, for the same amount of money. Mmmmkay?"

Originally Posted by spike021

Yeah, they're basically telling people they're going to be forced to work on stuff they didn't join the company to do.

Basically one kind of software engineering that most people on my team don't know and don't have a desire to do for their careers.

My new manager told me yesterday we need to figure out a project for me to work on, and then he listed his top 3 priorities, and none of them fit what I want to do for my career engineering-wise, and the same for most teammates.

So..yeah, not great.