Getting out of Car Audio business

[TJElite]

I still love car audio, and will probably remain a hobbyist for life, I just don't want to install car audio for a living any more. Working on other people's cars has made me not want to work on my own, and that's no good.

In fact, with the way the market has 'gone to hell' (cheap crap, ebay, cheap crap on ebay, big box stores, cheap crap in big box stores, etc.), I really don't even want to sell car audio any more. I'm not sure what I want to do for a living, but its not car audio. I'll probably focus on street rod / old car parts, accessories, and custom stuff off of my CNC. Maybe I'll buy a motor home, and start cruising car shows and swap meets...

So, all my car audio stock is on sale, at discount prices. Don't ask for lists, as I won't post them. If you are looking for something in particular, pm, email or call me. If you are looking for something generally (1000 watt amp, etc.), pm, email, or call me. Or just come by the shop. Pretty much everything will be at or below dealer cost. For those of you who don't know, we carry Treo, Image Dynamics, Pioneer, Crossfire, Critical mass, Powerbass, and Sundown. I also have some other 'stray' stuff...Audiobahn, Oz, lightning, and probably some others.

I'll still be around, and doing whatever I do out of the same location, since I own the building. Going back to standard, M-F 10-6 type hours. So, feel free to shoot me questions, ask for advice, etc. I'll have a new website up soon, with whatever it is I'm going to be doing.

Toby

[jriggs]

Wow, good luck in your new ventures whatever they may be.

[Colonel Mustard]

Sad Day In Car Audio History...best Of Luck Toby...

[P057]

:(


Good luck Tob's, I'll still swing by to bother you occasionally lol.


Maybe when I get the camaro and need an LS1 engine for it I can bug you about it.



ahh only about 2-3 more months to go until I can really play with that idea.

[Notladstyle]

Good luck =( hope you still still hang around the forums.

PS: How much for the termlab? Might buy that and host a meet :D

[Skee]

the TermLab is MINE LOL !!!!

[88RedRex]

ill throw in on the termlab

[the727kid]

Hmmm.. TL :D

[Skittle]

:-(


Never got to meet you,or swing by the shop...But you deffinitely got a top notch reputation.

Good luck in the future,You seem to know how to operate a great business,I'm sure you'll have no problems.

:thumbup:

[Colonel Mustard]

dalton got a new s/n???? /threadjack

[galacticmonkey]

I might be interested in the TL... Let me know if you're willing to sell. Just PM me.

Best of luck on the new venture.

[Notladstyle]

Same account, different display name.

So whats up with a group buy on the TermLab>!

[Colonel Mustard]

Im in as well...

[TJElite]

Same account, different display name.

So whats up with a group buy on the TermLab>!


I guess I don't need it anymore, so it might as well be for sale. They sell for $695 new, and they don't really 'wear out'...except mine is missing the suction cup that GalacticMonkey ate. I'll take $500 for it.

That's for the mic, software, juction box, and cables...no laptop. I also have the Termpro RTA software, that I'll throw in, as well.

Toby

[Notladstyle]

I guess I don't need it anymore, so it might as well be for sale. They sell for $695 new, and they don't really 'wear out'...except mine is missing the suction cup that GalacticMonkey ate. I'll take $500 for it.

That's for the mic, software, juction box, and cables...no laptop. I also have the Termpro RTA software, that I'll throw in, as well.

Toby

I have an IBM R51 that has serial ports n such, and ill put $75 towards it. ahq deserves a termlab.

[galacticmonkey]

I'll think about it... I might be interested in just buying it... No groupbuy or anything. All for me. :cool:

I might swing by the shop next week after work with a friend. He might be lookin for some cheap stuff to piece together a budget system.

[schargd]

do you still want to do custom car show stuff? If so I can probably send some business your way. NO CHEAP CRAP. I am sponsored by Memphis Car Audio.

Also, The CNCing is the way to go. Please contact me about it I have a few projects that need a good person to run with them.

[integralsgreen]

and good shop equipment for sale?

[MCOR]

Yes, it is true. The car audio "little guys" have a bigger challenge in this field than ever due to crazy online and "big box" store competition. Diversification is about the only thing that can allow a shop owner to survive (of course unbeatable customer service also). Hell, I have onsite storage now, full detailing, full window tinting, preowned auto sales, wholesale/internet sales of electronics/tint, precut tint kits, oh yeah-and car audio/video/alarms. Although I have tripled my business/overhead/sales through diversification, my personal income has NOT tripled. And yes, I am sadly working more hours too (so are my employees). You almost have to sell accessories, do home theater, home tint, or something just to keep your head above water. Sad to see another one pushed out. I don't plan on going anywhere, but the fight is definately harder than it ever was. Good luck...

[TBSpyder]

Wow, bit of a surprise...you always seemed like a car audio diehard. Can't say I blame you though...I got out of the field for similar reasons.

[P057]

Getting-out-of-business car audio meet? Just join it up with your "big sale day" for all your car audio stuff?

I dunno, I'd definitely go. Probably end up giving you my final plan size for the MS6 logo plates.

[Ares]

id def go to lol anyway i shot you a pm about some speakers i need hit me back thanks

[Notladstyle]

I think he should get a mobile home. I cant even imagine the custom shit he will have done to it.

[88RedRex]

yea have a meet/inverntory sale i'd go definitly

[Ares]

personaly i think it would be kick ass hold a car show type dealy with the going outta bussines sale type thing and just make a big day outta it and hold a car show and the winner gets like an amp or somthing. its up to you plus u mentioned you wanted to sell off your inventory that would attract a hellalot of customers. id so totaly go even though my car is a p.o.s :\

[galacticmonkey]

You should still put on a little meet every couple months. Its cool to have some people meet up. Always nice to meet new people...

...And see what crazy new projects/gadgets you have. :lol:

[TJElite]

and good shop equipment for sale?


I'm sure there will be some stuff. I'm still a hardcore tool and gadget junkie, and, I'll still be doing something for a living, but I'm sure there will be some stuff left over. I'm sure I even have stuff I don't know that I have...looking for anything in particular?

Toby

[TJElite]

Ares...got your pm...will see what I have tomorrow.

As for a last meet / sale...might not be a bad idea.

Toby

[integralsgreen]

I'm sure there will be some stuff. I'm still a hardcore tool and gadget junkie, and, I'll still be doing something for a living, but I'm sure there will be some stuff left over. I'm sure I even have stuff I don't know that I have...looking for anything in particular?

Toby

large shop compressor, mig welder, woodworking and upholstery tools( router table, band saw, staple/ nail guns ect.) i do side work converting buses and vans into limos, i also do fabrication, bodywork, paint so anything useful for that.

[TJElite]

large shop compressor, mig welder, woodworking and upholstery tools( router table, band saw, staple/ nail guns ect.) i do side work converting buses and vans into limos, i also do fabrication, bodywork, paint so anything useful for that.

I've got at least one, maybe two router tables that I won't need, and I've got a pretty good industrial sewing machine. You going to be down this way anytime soon?

Toby

[integralsgreen]

not next weekend but the weekend after, i could send my brother over to take a look tho. what kinda motor is on the sewing machine? clutch or servo? i absolutely would like to checkout what you got when i come down if you will be around on a Saturday.

[sprjit22]

damn and I missed it all this sucks...

[TBSpyder]

Does anyone know...is Toby gone now?

[Notladstyle]

i think he moved out of state.

[TJElite]

Does anyone know...is Toby gone now?

Depends on how you define gone...

Toby

[P057]

Depends on how you define gone...

Toby

I almost assumed he meant into the afterlife.


The spirit of Toby will haunt Dalton's crazy theories forever!

[TBSpyder]

Depends on how you define gone...

Toby


lol, I meant out of your shop in Oldsmar. Assuming you are. :D

[Skee]

a he moved out of state and the shop was sold

[TJElite]

lol, I meant out of your shop in Oldsmar. Assuming you are. :D

Yep...gone from Oldsmar. I'm in beautiful Lincolnshire, IL working on really cool stuff, in a really cool shop.

And before I get a 'pics or ban' from Dalton...I'll post some later...not that 'ban' is all that bad. What's happened in here?

Toby

[galacticmonkey]

Yep...gone from Oldsmar. I'm in beautiful Lincolnshire, IL working on really cool stuff, in a really cool shop.

And before I get a 'pics or ban' from Dalton...I'll post some later...not that 'ban' is all that bad. What's happened in here?

Toby

Glad to hear you're doin well.

[Notladstyle]

Yep...gone from Oldsmar. I'm in beautiful Lincolnshire, IL working on really cool stuff, in a really cool shop.

And before I get a 'pics or ban' from Dalton...I'll post some later...not that 'ban' is all that bad. What's happened in here?

Toby

Pics or free stuff.

PS - do you still have the router? I have a new design and I wouldn't mind paying for shipping...

[Colonel Mustard]

glad you're doing good toby...

[TJElite]

Here is a picture of the shop up here. The silver vette on the lift is one of the race cars. The Z06 in the foreground is a street car that we are putting race car parts on...that's my job, taking the race car technology, and retailling it to the street. The big red 'wall' in the back is the 58' hauler.

The red 60 bel air in the back right, with the fugly Grease flames is my new project. Also against that back wall is the 572 cu in / 720hp GM crate motor, and the custom all aluminum 708 cu in big block we are building.

Toby

[TJElite]

Pics or free stuff.

PS - do you still have the router? I have a new design and I wouldn't mind paying for shipping...

I brought the router with me, but its not set up yet. I'll let you know when it is.

Toby

[TBSpyder]

Damn, that's a helluva shop. What's the black car next to the silver zo6 on the ground?

[P057]

Damn, that's a helluva shop. What's the black car next to the silver zo6 on the ground?

looks almost like an elise but I'm more than likely very wrong.

[TJElite]

yep...elise.

Toby

[sprjit22]

that shop is sexy. I want one...

[the727kid]

Nice shop!!

Got a question tho... where did the TL end up?

[Skee]

my guess is it went in the auction

[Notladstyle]

Here is a picture of the shop up here. The silver vette on the lift is one of the race cars. The Z06 in the foreground is a street car that we are putting race car parts on...that's my job, taking the race car technology, and retailling it to the street. The big red 'wall' in the back is the 58' hauler.

The red 60 bel air in the back right, with the fugly Grease flames is my new project. Also against that back wall is the 572 cu in / 720hp GM crate motor, and the custom all aluminum 708 cu in big block we are building.

Toby


dayum. Thats one hell of a step up from car audio.

[TJElite]

Nice shop!!

Got a question tho... where did the TL end up?

Its in my garage, up here. Want to buy it?

[the727kid]

PM me what you want for it.