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Thought so, just wanted clarification that the extra 140kw actually did something If there is a large enough gap in horsepower/torque, then yes. Otherwise if it's basically neck and neck respectively, it's usually the other way around due to the Evo having less weight off the line, by the time the weight is a non-issue, the Skyline (or whatever other car) will simply keep accelerating at the same speed as the Evo, albeit a few car lengths behind. I understand that the 4 banger is making less power down low, but the revs are not likely to drop below 5k rpm, or even 6 depending on how it's set up. But you're right, this doesn't usually happen on the road Same goes for tough Supra's that race litre bikes (as per youtube), they lose a few lengths on the jump, but after that it's basically the same rates of acceleration. Dependant on power level, of course. Stock for stock, completely agree with you. 400awkw? Hmmm. Evo's in the states lay down some pretty skinny 60ft times. I doubt a 240kw skyline could either Hahaha! Youtube search "evo blows tranny", some pretty hilarious results. Sheptrans (I think) have transfer case/diff/gear box strengthening options for the Evo crowd in the states. At a minimum, I'd like to imagine that all Evo owners who 'drive' their cars are wise enough to realise this is the first big weak link. To have a bulletproof transfer case isn't *that* costly in the long run, same goes for the diff. Google search "golden ratio evo box" will give you the company that makes a tough gearbox for what really amounts to loose change. Some good insight in this, I likey.

So you pulled away, or the evo did? Quite interesting that this thread came up, as I have just sold my gts-t, and are now looking for some all paw fun. Big fan of the evo 6 shape.. Something about it. Just gets me jiggy! Would love an evo 9 as the stock turbo is a weapon in itself on ethanol.. But the evo 6 shape is just too good. Too bad evo 9 turbo costs a pretty penny!

Love how in one of those gtrlife threads, the comment was made, "1000whp is like the old 500hp" ... They love their R35s over there, that's for sure. Some of those results are just spectacular. Love it.

Hey folks, sorry for late reply, has been a hectic past week. Car is currently sold pending payment. Thank you for your interest.

Hey mate, Yes located in Sydney.

I believe there is a storage unit being auctioned off in Sydney tomorrow filled with ex-commercial gym gear/equipment.. Trying to get details, however my contact isn't being as forthcoming as he should! Lol. So if anyone is interested, will post up details when I manage to get a hold of them.

Sorry guys, forgot to mention... There is no turbo included with the sale. Really quite sad to have to sell, as she was my first Skyline.. It's been an awesome love affair but it must come to an end.. Finish my project by dropping in an engine, or rebuilding the current one, and have a great condition Skyline with a tough engine for a fraction of the price. More pictures coming soon... Negotiable, make me an offer

Pull ups and benching will usually suffice in the shoulder development department. If you're talking about "aesthetics", well, you're probably asking in the wrong forum..

That's a good idea.. Might have to give it a whirl. Off to the reject shop to buy some chalk lol

Yeah unfortunately commercial gyms really suck in that regard >_> Those chalk bag things look pretty good.

Finally getting closer to pre-injury deadlift numbers. Managed 162.5kg x 4 tonight, no chalk or straps or belt. Felt really good, didn't have to grind too much either, so quite happy. Bulkpowders.com.au do a supplement called "Thermocut".. Since I'm pretty sensitive to caffeine these days, I can't do pre-workouts. However 2 caps of these land 40mg of caffeine; enough of a boost to get focused. My training partner seems to like it better than his pre-workout, says the lesser 'buzz' feeling actually helps with the focus.

Hey folks! Tyrone here; up for sale is my 'rolling shell', R33 GTST Series 1. Chassis has 13xxxxKM. The pride and joy can still be registered, and was last registered in the ACT. What's included in the sale: (Please be aware that I do not wish to part out the car at all - it will be sold as a complete package) Basically a complete car; all engine accessories such as power steering pump and alternator are in excellent working order and included. Also comes with Nismo 1 way differential. No accident history, good panels with your usual stone chip here and there. Underside of the front spoiler looks a little rough cosmetically, however structurally it is completely sound, as it is not fibreglass, but OEM spec plastic. Interior of the car is in excellent condition. Dash and doors are also in good condition. All electrics still work, however the common problem with the drivers side electric window switches was creeping up. Window glass is in fantastic condition with no cracks or stone chips, and are currently filmed with professionally installed window tint. These are a TOUCH too dark for the law, but I've honestly never had an issue with it, and I was pulled over plenty (the local constabulary is quite tough on performance cars, but they're still nice enough to talk to, even when they're giving the car a once-over). Engine will be included with the sale. Spun a bearing due to oil issues (aftermarket oil cooler leaked like a hose during a spirited drive); the block is still in good condition, so much so that it was going to be reused in the build if an RB26 couldn't be sourced (which is basically what happened). The head suffered some minor damage due to piston contact, however my builder (Peter @ Advan) has mentioned that it is quite repairable. Splitfire coil packs. Walbro fuel pump (unsure of exact specification - I believe it is the 255lph variant - if it helps, I was able to run 262rwkw very comfortably). A new oil and water pump will be required however, and are not included as 'running' gear. A spare RB25DET head will also be included. It was bought second hand from a member here as a 'drop on and drive' part, however they failed to mention that the valve seats and clearances are buggered. Whether or not someone could use the head after a bit of work, is up to them. I also have spare cam caps and other bits and pieces that will be thrown in, they might come in handy. Driveshaft and gearbox included. No issues with either of these - gearbox was great to change and still felt 'tight', however there are spring kits that can be installed to increase shifting feel even further. Exedy heavy duty clutch will be included, still plenty of meat left, had no slippage when car was running. She sits on Whiteline springs front and rear, Bilstein shocks front and rear, with Whiteline sway bars front and rear, and also Whiteline castor and camber bushes all round. Brake upgrades include DBA 4000 slotted rotors front and rear with ADR braided lines. HICAS lock bar fitted. Car comes fitted with R32 GTR rims with rubber. Spare set of R32 GTR rims will also be included, which have rubber (however most of these are not in a road worthy state of wear.) Also included is a Vulture Motorsports front facing plenum, Greddy style. Condition is 'new used', has been taken out of packaging as cardboard box was damaged during transport, but never fitted or even test fitted. All hoses, fittings, bolts, nuts, hose clamps, and zip ties required to install will be included. Comes with Vulture Motorsports 90mm throttle body. A 90mm-to-standard adaptor comes with it also. Full Complete OEM gasket kit. Purchased through Kudos Motorsports. Gates racing timing belt. Tomei intake/exhaust cam gears (non-vct) Hi-flowed injectors (about 800cc from memory) ARP Head stud kit. (suit RB20DET/RB25DET inc. Neo 6 - info taken from Kudos website) ARP Main stud kit. (suit RB25DET) Timing belt bearing kit - NSK (Nissan OEM) Front mount intercooler with all piping (not too big) Clear cam gear cover (generic brand) Might have to update and confirm with my builder, but the full exhaust should still be there to include with the car. It is 3 inches all the way, de-cat pipe through to a HKS Superdragger muffler. Custom fitted and welded by Racepace in Melbourne. Also included is the car's folder, which is full of receipts going back to 2005. Reprinted owner's manual in English in fantastic condition goes along with it. There are more than likely other things I have forgotten to mention, however I will update this listing with any other things when/if I come across them in boxes and at the workshop. So there are the goodies.. Now for the not so good points: The drivers seat bolster had wear when the car was purchased, however I never got around to fitting the bucket seats I wanted, so it was never repaired/changed. Previously mentioned front spoiler is rough on the underside. Differential clunks a bit on low speed turns/cornering/parking - I know this is a somewhat normal thing with these diffs, however some people may find it annoying. Electric aerial doesn't work - it is a problem with the actual unit, not wiring. The 'belt' that drives it failed about a week before the engine shit itself, so didn't have a need to replace it at the time. And that's about it. She has been kept in weather proof storage for the better part of 30 months, hence the genuine low KMs on the chassis. Car was used mainly on weekends and nights out, as I had a work vehicle while the Skyline was on the road. During this time it was kept garaged and washed once a week. In the flesh, it really is a great car. Even now, it still gets compliments from friends and mechanics at the workshop. Straight body and chassis rails with amazing condition panels and excellent condition paint - in a great colour too, which makes it enjoyable to look at. (Some swirls can be seen if at the right angle, however a professional detailing with 'paint correction' will sort this out for you.) The combination of the colour of the paint, with dark tints and black rims, gives it a nice presence on the road, with that awesome 'sleeper' look. Before buying Suzie, I didn't really have much love for the R33 shape. She changed all that, and now I love it. Regrettably however it is not feasible for me to keep or complete the car, so with a heavy heart I have made the choice to sell it. As it stands, I am looking for $4750. I am negotiable, but low ballers and ridiculous offers will be respectfully declined with reason. I am a genuine seller looking for a genuine buyer. Please no time wasters. If you have any questions or comments, please shoot them my way, as I'd be more than happy to answer them/respond to you. Location is in Sydney. Prefer local or within a couple hundred KMs. Contact me at [email protected] or PM me on here. Will supply my phone number for those who are genuine and interested, as I'm not looking to have my phone number plastered all over the interwebz Thanks for taking the time to read, and have a good one! PS: Here are some pictures of when it was still on the road. Apologies for not having current ones during the creation of this advertisement; I will be making my way down to the workshop this week to get plenty of updated pictures. If anyone has any requests for 'up close and detailed' pictures (of the car that is ), then please leave a comment and I'll do my absolute best to accommodate. http://postimg.org/image/5vzeyi0pj/ http://postimg.org/image/jodtu4rh3/

Hey mate, What details can you provide on the following, if possible: Exhaust Coil overs Interior Service history Would be greatly appreciated thanks and GLWS.

Drive past this most days on the way to the missus' house.. Can attest is very neat! Always admire when driving past. Just for those playing at home, any more details on brand of coil overs and specs for the exhaust? Thanks and GLWS

Hey mate, still for sale?

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Because, a typical body building split is a crap way to train, and strength gains are minimal at best. If you were comparing just body building routines, then DC has the best chance at building strength relative to the other body building routines. If someone told me they were trying to get as strong as possible with a fantastic big 3 total, and were doing DC, I'd probably laugh at them. Same if they were doing a typical 5 day body part split. This is correct. I was comparing to a typical BB split. Now I wonder why Wendler gives it the ok to use in conjunction with his program? (barring squats and deadlifts, of course) Sure.. it can stand for whatever you like really. Who knows; why don't you change your name to James and we'll do an experiment?

I'll try this for a 3rd time I'm not saying DC training would be your 'go to' choice if you had strength goals in mind. Let's say we have two guys. For the sake of this example, everything about them is the same. Both are looking at gaining muscle, and to be aesthetically pleasing. These are their main goals. John does a typical, "body building" routine, such as a body part split (chest, back, legs, arms, shoulders, etc). James does DC training. After a year, they compare. James has more muscle mass than John. James is also stronger. All I'm saying, is that compared to your run-of-the-mill body building routines, DC has the best chance at building greater strength. Yeah, JH is a beast in powerlifting. 220lb raw beast. You're totally right France; he doesn't do a 5 day body part split. Good spotting.

Maybe try adding a handful of cashews/almonds prior to eating the yogurt and fruit salad. Have 2 bananas. The fat in the cashews/almonds will help to slow down the digestion of the 'simple' sugars in the fruits, causing less of an insulin spike, which could help to give a more sustained release of energy. This all depends on how your insulin sensitivity is, though. You could even try sipping on a homemade isotonic electrolyte drink... fresh coconut water

I think you might have misunderstood what I meant.. DC training, when compared to many other "hypertrophy specific protocols", tends to also increase your strength much better than those same "body builder" routines. I'm basing that claim off of the multitude of DC training logs on the internet, my own experience, experiences of people over at T-Nation forums, friends that have taken up the program, and my brothers. Subjective to a degree. What I mean is, you don't look at a 5 day body part split and say to yourself, "hmm, I'm not sure if that's a body building routine or not....". Anything that focuses, on a whole, on building mass as the objective, I believe can be loosely classed as a 'body building' routine. I'm trying to figure out why you mentioned this. It's basically like me saying, "A lot of body builders view DC training as a strength program", because the rest-pause set repetitions are often 5 or below. 5/3/1's main goal is strength increases, right? It's objective is strength. It is structured to mostly procure strength gains. Hence low reps, working above 90% 1RM fairly often. You can view it any way you like; those set/rep parameters are geared to focus on strength increases. Just because BBB (for example) has a handful of sets at 10 reps, doesn't really allow it being viewed as a body building routine surely? Granted, you can probably put on a bit of size doing 5/3/1 and it's various templates, but it's definitely not the fastest way to pack on muscle. Nor to be aesthetically balanced enough to be able to call it 'body builder' focused. Just a thought.

Fair enough; whilst any program can deliver strength gains, I do believe for a "body building" program, DC training provides the best strength gains to muscle mass gains (in terms of a ratio).. I'd hazard a guess that whether or not it can deliver rapid strength gains will ultimately come down to the individual. It's not uncommon to add 5kg - 10kg to the same exercise every fortnight (since you only hit a particular exercise once in a 14 day period). Many percentage-calculated strength programs have you only adding 2.5kg - 10kg (?) per cycle, such as 5/3/1 variants. This is not an all-encompassing statement though, as I'm aware that other strength-focused programs have no such 'absolutes' when it comes to adding weight. While volume does have to be there for decent hypertrophy, I still think the 'use heavy weight' mentality of many users of the program keep them getting stronger. Unfortunately you can't have your cake and eat it too; I just find that for many persons, this style of training gives enough strength/mass together to keep the individual happy. It's most certainly not for everyone; the principles of the program alone tend to cause disagreements (as we've seen, lol) Would you believe, I completely agree with you. Supinated chin ups were my bread and butter for getting "big" (compared to normal) arms, along with dips. I think I did a few sets of curls here and there if I was bored. However now that I've got sufficient arm girth, I'm looking for some more... dare I say it... peak. Lol. Hence the change to a more hypertrophy-orientated program. Sweet looking spread sheet. I use an app to track my progress; I tend to forget my notepad a lot. Also in other news... Was just checking out some videos on youtube.. and came across this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN08c9hSBw0 The guy featured (Jeremy Hamilton) has a 335lb OHP!! That's some serious strength. Damn.

Agreed, preacher curls aren't for everyone. I also like standing barbell curls.. using a bit of body English for the last rep or two means you can use a weight slightly higher than normal; note the keyword being 'bit'.. Too many guys turn it into some kind of bastardised power clean. I guess we're agreeing to disagree about what exercises should come first. Agree with the calf raises part, we established the results will largely come down to genetics. Who said anything about "light weight"? I thought I made it pretty clear that this was a decently heavy weight.. I know that was in regards to Hazjaz, but just wanted to comment anyway It's not impossible to adapt a more advanced routine for someone with less experience.. I've done it with 2 guys who have had no prior weight lifting experience, and they are getting great results. Although, I concede, this could be due to the fact of face-to-face interaction and support. I still don't see how it is such a big issue to have a supplemental exercise being trained alongside the squat. Programming the squat in this fashion (keeping heavy sets in the 4 - 6 rep range) is perfect for strength gains, with enough TUT to allow for adequate hypertrophy. The heavy 20-rep set performed only further facilitates this. Besides, it's almost legend how effective heavy weight, high rep set squats are for leg development. Agree strength is a big player in all things, though.

Yes, it is largely for those looking to add mass. But, I'm terribly sorry - if you went from doing 50kg squat for 6, to doing 100kg squat for 6, you just got stronger. Wanting the results of the guy that created is a moot point, since no one has stated that's their goal. This is not a "pro" program as such; I don't see it being flogged around. Sure, a few pro's use it, but that's because they approached Dante. A lot of the great results have been with guys that don't use any kind of drug enhancement. Sure, they aren't going from 70kg to 110kg monsters in 2 years, but they're getting good results. Agreed, it takes a certain psychological strength to push past mental blocks when training.. usually only those athletes who are 'good' as you say, or professional, have this ability. Good effort, but not quite there.. Your bicep exercise. Unless you're a genetic freak, something isn't right about your weights used, or the effort you put in, or the rest-pausing. RP of 10, 9, 9 ... If you do a proper rest pause, your sets would look something like this - 10, 6, 2. Or something to that effect. I'd say your first set you didn't go to true failure, and if you did, you took too long between sets. Forearms are just straight sets. You've got to remember your forearms get a lot of indirect work with other exercises. Legs have to be dead straight, and you have to be honest with how far you let the bottom stretch portion go. The negative is the easy part, holding it completely stretched for 10 seconds is not so easy. The weight should be such that by the 10th rep, your legs are shaking. Looks like your hamstring exercise was done a bit better. Maybe throw in one more warm up set. Squats... way off, sorry dude. You should be working your way up in weight, doing sets of 6, until you get to a weight that 6 reps becomes a life or death situation. Then, take only enough rest to get your breath back (usually 90 seconds for me), reduce the weight a little bit, and go for 20 reps. The weight you choose to try and get 20 reps, is a weight that you can normally only get for 10. If you still feel like you "didn't train enough" after doing this properly, I'll buy you a beer. And like others have said, experiencing "burn" or DOMS is not an indicator of muscle growth. If anything, it's the indication of the opposite. "assistance things" ... you seem to think this is a power lifting routine. However.. I might have to agree with the rest of your points. It's a good routine; he just did it sub-par. 5/3/1 is a good routine; I'm sure I can find some training logs somewhere that make it a "terrible workout". So, you have this thing about doing anything before squats/deads, but you haven't really given great reasoning as to why yet? Aside from the possible hindrance bicep curls could have to deadlifting, seeing as though they are under tension. There is no reason why he can't do some 'isolation' work alongside the compounds; besides, this program calls for doing a heavy compound movement 3 - 4 times a week (if trained on a EOD rotation). Agree with the rest though - eat, sleep, rest (even though walking is active recovery and has been shown to decrease recovery times), and that results can be achieved in less time than most think. You guys have this fondness of bagging routines, but you're not giving sound theories as to why they're rubbish? hazjaz; This is my log from training on Monday: (all warm ups are 10 rep sets unless otherwise stated - RP=rest pause, SS=straight set) EZ-Bar Preacher Curl - 10kg, 15kg, 20kg, 25kg, RP-35kg, 23,10,8. (Reps are way too high, need to increase weight a whole lot) EZ-Bar Reverse preacher curl - 10kg, 15kg, SS-35kg, 10. Leg press calf raise - 60kg, 80kg, 100kg, SS-130kg, 12. 10 second negative, 8 second hold in stretch position, 2 second hold at top. Lying leg curl - 32kg, 46kg, 67kg, RP-77kg, 10,5,4. Squat (warm ups done for 6 reps) - BAR, BAR, BAR, 40kg, 60kg, 80kg, 100kg, SS-145kg, 6 reps. Reduce weight to 117.5kg, 21 reps. (New PB) Both sets of curls were done in such a way, that you would think my head was about to explode. The calf raises, by the end of it.. f**k me. My legs were shaking, and I couldn't walk properly. The leg curls, same thing. I felt nauseous afterwards. My hamstrings were so pumped, that doing the stretches for them, felt like pure agony. Those squats drilled me. That 21 rep set was a mission to complete. By rep 15, my mind had already started to give up. By rep 17, I nearly gave up. By rep 20, it felt like my lungs were on fire. After racking the bar, I quite literally dropped to the ground. This is the kind of intensity you need to bring to the program, otherwise you won't see results. If you're finding it hard to get around the routine, then it might be an idea to do what some of the other guys are recommending. DC training is good, it gives you great results, but it takes a certain amount of focus, intensity and consistency.