*** Fitters Required ***

[MARKUK]

Guys,

I have had a few requests from people to fit the new Amp and aerial modification that I am supplying and although I would love to do this, I don't think it’s economically sound for those members
who live a long distance from me, nor do I really know what to charge people..

( see below for an idea though)

I therefore have a suggestion to make to you all...

If we have a list of people from different areas that are competent in installing DD units and indeed other kit, then why not start a list of "fitters" that other members can call upon for help should they require it ?..

I suggest a payment to that member of say £10 Per Hour for the time spent "on site" and £0.35 per mile for the total mileage covered?

It should only take an hour to fit at most so for example a 100 mile round trip and fitting would cost £45

You may well want to do this for free or just for a payment towards your fuel costs, which is fine, what I suggest above is more of a "Token Payment", which would also be a great deal less than going to a private installer etc...

Or if you are just happy enough for someone to drop by your place and do the install for free, there's another option..

This is more about getting things sorted for those members who find this kind of stuff baffling then anything else !..

Just an idea...

Thoughts ?...comments ??

[hayes'ee]

I'd be happy to fit these at my unit just outside Manchester. As per charging, for forum members I don't think I would, unless any parts were needed of course :)

Good idea this pal, it's nice to help other members out :)

[MARKUK]

Cheers Ian,

That's good of you...

Like I said the charging would be entirely optional, and I am more than happy for people to drop by mine for some help for free, might even make em a cup of tea too !..

As for traveling, with the fuel prices the way they are I think mileage would be appropiate however..

[denis]

Guys,

I have had a few requests from people to fit the new Amp and aerial modification that I am supplying and although I would love to do this, I don't think it’s economically sound for those members
who live a long distance from me, nor do I really know what to charge people..

( see below for an idea though)

I therefore have a suggestion to make to you all...

If we have a list of people from different areas that are competent in installing DD units and indeed other kit, then why not start a list of "fitters" that other members can call upon for help should they require it ?..

I suggest a payment to that member of say £10 Per Hour for the time spent "on site" and £0.35 per mile for the total mileage covered?

It should only take an hour to fit at most so for example a 100 mile round trip and fitting would cost £45

You may well want to do this for free or just for a payment towards your fuel costs, which is fine, what I suggest above is more of a "Token Payment", which would also be a great deal less than going to a private installer etc...

Or if you are just happy enough for someone to drop by your place and do the install for free, there's another option..

This is more about getting things sorted for those members who find this kind of stuff baffling then anything else !..

Just an idea...

Thoughts ?...comments ??
I wouldn't mind doing this for the extreme SE corner out to say a 100mile radius. Being pragmatic about it I would, however, need to cover my costs.

[MARKUK]

Thanks for that..

Well that's 3 of us so far :D

Maybe what we can do is get the list together and then one of the kind Mods could sticky it for us somewhere ?

[HarryM1BYT]

My lad is an auto-electrician (fits out fire engines, ambulances, police cars etc..), lives here with us at the moment (don't ask) and has no transport, but I feel sure he would be willing to install at the going rate if a car is brought to him/us - once he has fitted mine of course :D

He is out gallavanting at the moment, but I'll enquire of him later, if any one does need his help.

[EDIT] He says he is happy to help do the deed, once he has done mine and providing it is done in his spare time and the car is brought here - Garforth.

[MARKUK]

Cheers Harry,

At least I know who to seek out if I need a local guy to sort things I can't !!

[Jakg]

I have lots of experience with various ICE / electrical related projects in my ZT.

I'm more than happy to help fit these sort of things, although again my costs would need to be covered.

Travel though Norfolk / Suffolk on a daily basis.

[MARKUK]

Great thanks !..

Keep em coming guys and in the end I will make a list by Name / Area

[baconbuttyman]

I can help out in the Blackpool area if people will travel to me :}

[MARKUK]

Cheers BBMan !...

We could end up with the whole country covered if we carry on !! :D

[baconbuttyman]

Cheers BBMan !...

We could end up with the whole country covered if we carry on !! :D

who do i go to when mine needs fitting :D:D:D:getmecoat::getmecoat:

[MARKUK]

who do i go to when mine needs fitting :D:D:D:getmecoat::getmecoat:

LOL !!!..:D

Am sure we can think of something !!!

[ged116]

Hello Mark,
I have just spotted your post and wanted to comment upon it. On Saturday I was at the meet at A&L autos at Carcroft Near Doncaster, it was my first meet and I met so many friendly helpful people, members were helping to fix each others cars. trading experience etc, there was one chap with a T4 computer offering to check out peoples systems for £30 a time, not bad especially as the machine cost him £2500 I understand. These various experts were from far and wide and it gave me a thought which links nicely to yours.

As our cars get older maintaining them will become more difficult and we will need to rely on each others help even more, it makes it difficult when there is no central point of reference, it stuck me that if we could organise it that certain garages were nominated in each area, the various experts could be brought under one roof, for instance, if A&L wished to specialise in Rover 75's it would be great for members to know they could go there to source parts, get repairs etc. A&L or whoever it might be could act as a co-operative and people such as yourself could say turn up on Saturdays or whatever day is convenient and spent the day installing Head Units. The guy with the T4 Computer could also do one day a week etc etc, so instead of somebody such as myself travelling to Birmingham or Newcastle I would have a central reference point where I could sort anything Rover 75 related within say a 25 mile distance, this would be the same for anywhere in the country. Each area such as the Yorkshire Area could set up as many garage central reference points as were viable.

Anyway it's just an idea but similar co-operative type schemes work very well. I know from my own point of view that I am struggling to install my head unit and I hate asking favours of anybody and especially people I don't know, but if I knew of a place I could go to and pay a reasonable fee to have somebody help me I would be happy, I'm sure there must be others who feel the same. Anyway that's my suggestion, somebody can either pick it up and run with it or tell me to mind my own ****** Business!

Great to know that there is support and help out there believe me.
All the best
Ged ;)

[MARKUK]

Hi Ged,

Sounds like a good idea, just not sure how we would work that...

If anyone has any thoughts come on down !

[Robson Rover Repair]

Ive just done mine, but I can gladly show anyone locally what to do if stuck. I wouldnt do wiring on anyone elses car due to my colour blindness however.

[Mr Edd]

Hello Mark,

<snip> A&L or whoever it might be could act as a co-operative and people such as yourself could say turn up on Saturdays or whatever day is convenient and spent the day installing Head Units. The guy with the T4 Computer could also do one day a week etc etc,

<snip>

All the best
Ged ;)

Having just been to a NANO meet near Wolverhampton last Sunday I too was amazed at how many people turned up and were having work done on their cars by various members. I got the Plenum MOD done by Dennis for nowt, amazing. I was quite happy to pay him but he point blank refused any remuneration.

And the enthusiasm for these cars is still strong and vibrant. I believe there is another NANO meet coming up next month (dunno where yet).

Now I would be interested in this amp thingy, but this thread is the first time I have seen anything about it. So please put me down for one.

I think the idea is good but as there is so many NANO meets popping up now surely it would be easier to organise through them. Take a look at \the events section for your region and suggest one and invite these experts along to them.

Just a thought? :shrug:

Edd

[MARKUK]

Ed,

Send me an email if you want one of the amps

[norbury brook]

any body in/near south London/Surrey who could help fitting mine?

marcus

[philb37]

Try Tony fry, top bloke he is hopefully going to do mine next saturday,just got to confirm that with him!

[norbury brook]

thanks Phill, i tried Tony but he's very bust at the moment and then away for 3 weeks.


MC