What did you do with your day today?

Apex · May 4th, 2011, 06:33 PM

I finished off my car audio system.

I already installed my Alpine SPS-610C component speakers up front.

Those did wonders with the sound up front. I heard highs I never knew were there. The treble was boosted by leaps and bounds.

Well one of the rear speakers was getting iffy. I decided I needed to replace the stock 5x7's. It was really getting on my nerves, so I picked up a set of Alpine SPE-6090 6x9's.

I know, low end speakers. I didn't want to spend big money, I just wanted some clear sound.

Well after installing them, I realized that I had to move the fade severely to the back to hear them. So I did what I had to do, amplify the sound of course!

Went over to Best Buy and snagged a cheap Polk Audio PA-330 amp.

It is a 300W 2-ch amp. Just what I need to amplify the rear speakers and bring out more lows. Alpine is always a very treble based speaker, so an amp will bring out the great sounds more.

I dropped it in and started tweaking. It will take a while to dial it in, but WOW what a difference! I get some great lows out of the speakers now. Sounds like I have a small woofer in the trunk. hahaha

I did get a little engine noise in the line and realized that I routed the power line DIRECTLY by the signal cables. Yeah, that is a newbie mistake, I should have realized that I was doing it wrong when I was hooking it up. At least I made sure I had a good ground.

Anyway, that is what I did. What did you all do today?

MrBrownTX · May 4th, 2011, 06:47 PM

I played on the internet all day while my middle school students watched Indianna Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. We just finished our HUGE end of the year standardized test so I gave them a little treat. 95% of them have never seen it! As a history teacher I love it because I is a history teacher too.

Linuss · May 4th, 2011, 06:53 PM

I work 1 day and get 2 days off, so I did the same thing today that I did yesterday: Watched tv, rode my Ninja, stared blankly at the computer screen for hours on end.

Also just got back from eating dinner with my parents.

CynicalC · May 4th, 2011, 07:41 PM

Got out of work at 7am. Went on a quick interview in the city at 9. Got home around noon. slept until now. Dinner time, then back to work.

Apex · May 5th, 2011, 07:47 AM

I DO NOT miss working night shift. The only bonus that made it OK to do was a lack of upper management at the workplace and the night shift premium. It was nice not having people tell you what you need to do even though they didn't realize you already did that 20 minutes ago.

Live2ride · May 5th, 2011, 09:10 AM

I'm making pancakes

CynicalC · May 5th, 2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

I DO NOT miss working night shift. The only bonus that made it OK to do was a lack of upper management at the workplace and the night shift premium. It was nice not having people tell you what you need to do even though they didn't realize you already did that 20 minutes ago.

It works for me. I'm able to get stuff done at home during the day. And yes it's quiet. Nice not having the circus around like on day shift. Today I'm staying over on a 16. Then I'll get some fluids for the bike and flush everything on Saturday.

CC Cowboy · May 5th, 2011, 10:17 AM

Same as everyday, work work work work work work work work work work work work work work. Good thing I enjoy what I'm doing.

CynicalC · May 5th, 2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Same as everyday, work work work work work work work work work work work work work work. Good thing I enjoy what I'm doing.

That's way too much work for one day...

FrugalNinja250 · May 5th, 2011, 01:23 PM

I drew some production drawings, then went and welded some 3/4" plate together with about 15 passes in a V-groove joint. 47 days without a burn, a new record.

Apex · May 5th, 2011, 01:56 PM

Back when I did welding, I'd get burned at least once daily. hahaha

CynicalC · May 8th, 2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

I drew some production drawings, then went and welded some 3/4" plate together with about 15 passes in a V-groove joint. 47 days without a burn, a new record.

Try doing your root and hotpass in 3/32" then fill out with 1/8". 15 passes leaves a lot of room for slag inclusion.

May 4th, 2011, 06:33 PM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	What did you do with your day today? I finished off my car audio system. I already installed my Alpine SPS-610C component speakers up front. Those did wonders with the sound up front. I heard highs I never knew were there. The treble was boosted by leaps and bounds. Well one of the rear speakers was getting iffy. I decided I needed to replace the stock 5x7's. It was really getting on my nerves, so I picked up a set of Alpine SPE-6090 6x9's. I know, low end speakers. I didn't want to spend big money, I just wanted some clear sound. Well after installing them, I realized that I had to move the fade severely to the back to hear them. So I did what I had to do, amplify the sound of course! Went over to Best Buy and snagged a cheap Polk Audio PA-330 amp. It is a 300W 2-ch amp. Just what I need to amplify the rear speakers and bring out more lows. Alpine is always a very treble based speaker, so an amp will bring out the great sounds more. I dropped it in and started tweaking. It will take a while to dial it in, but WOW what a difference! I get some great lows out of the speakers now. Sounds like I have a small woofer in the trunk. hahaha I did get a little engine noise in the line and realized that I routed the power line DIRECTLY by the signal cables. Yeah, that is a newbie mistake, I should have realized that I was doing it wrong when I was hooking it up. At least I made sure I had a good ground. Anyway, that is what I did. What did you all do today? __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro Last futzed with by Apex; May 7th, 2011 at 05:36 AM.

May 5th, 2011, 07:47 AM	#5
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I DO NOT miss working night shift. The only bonus that made it OK to do was a lack of upper management at the workplace and the night shift premium. It was nice not having people tell you what you need to do even though they didn't realize you already did that 20 minutes ago. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

May 5th, 2011, 09:10 AM	#6
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I'm making pancakes __________________________________________________

May 5th, 2011, 10:17 AM	#8
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Same as everyday, work work work work work work work work work work work work work work. Good thing I enjoy what I'm doing. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 5th, 2011, 01:56 PM	#11
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Back when I did welding, I'd get burned at least once daily. hahaha __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

May 4th, 2011, 06:47 PM	#2
MrBrownTX ninjette.org member Name: Brown Location: Caddo Mills, TX Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1995 Ninja EX250 Posts: 65	I played on the internet all day while my middle school students watched Indianna Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. We just finished our HUGE end of the year standardized test so I gave them a little treat. 95% of them have never seen it! As a history teacher I love it because I is a history teacher too.

May 4th, 2011, 06:53 PM	#3
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	I work 1 day and get 2 days off, so I did the same thing today that I did yesterday: Watched tv, rode my Ninja, stared blankly at the computer screen for hours on end. Also just got back from eating dinner with my parents.

May 4th, 2011, 07:41 PM	#4
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Got out of work at 7am. Went on a quick interview in the city at 9. Got home around noon. slept until now. Dinner time, then back to work.

May 5th, 2011, 01:23 PM	#10
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	I drew some production drawings, then went and welded some 3/4" plate together with about 15 passes in a V-groove joint. 47 days without a burn, a new record.

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