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Home Gym Is Complete. Expensive As Fuck. RATE The $8K Costs.
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Date: July 25th, 2024 10:28 AM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater this is our separated third-car garage. there were a bunch of cabinets, and i did the demo myself. these were the costs.
BUILDING MATERIALS & LABOR
- $3000 for 1200btu mini-split w/ install (had our licensed HVAC guy do the work; could have had it done cheaper by an unlicensed guy but wanted it done right)
- $400 for horse stall mats from tractor supply co (should have been $600 and they refunded me twice instead of once for a price adjustment)
- $150 for 2 LED lights for ceiling to replace the fluorescent lights
- $1200 in labor for our mexican handymen guys to patch/repair the damage from the cabinets, paint the walls and ceiling, install the LED lights, cut and install the horse stall mats, and install and paint the base boards and doors
- $200 in sherwin williams paint for walls and ceiling
- $350 in misc. materials from lowes for the mexican handymen (most of this cost was baseboards)
[subtotal $5300]
GYM EQUIPMENT
- $750 for a used commercial-style precor elliptical (old lady on FB marketplace barely used it-- they have odometers)
- $900 for titan t-3 power rack with lat tower attachment, plus safety pins and weight place holders
- $100 for cap the beast barbell
- $250 for iron plates (2x45, 2x35, 2x25, 4x10, 4x5, 4x2.5) [got shitty "balance form" ones from walmart]
- $500 for rubber hex dummbells (10s through 50s) [ditto re walmart]
- $100 for 3 tier dumbbell rack
[subtotal $2600]
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grand total $7900 |
Date: July 25th, 2024 12:17 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47891348) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 1:36 PM Author: soul-stirring wine chapel those 50lb dumbells are going to be outgrown very soon if not already.
we told you to get adjustable ones up to 90lbs
otherwise looks good although reno sounds like a lot for a garage gym |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 1:39 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater ive lifted in gyms for my entire adult life and never used more than 50s for anything but shoulder shrugs, breh.
for the reno, the HVAC was the big expense and a splurge. well worth it though. everything else was fairly cheap |
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Date: August 22nd, 2024 1:11 AM Author: swollen green native Lol (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47992498) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:37 PM Author: Exciting Station Death Wish OP weighs 130 lbs (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892991) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 2:41 PM Author: Passionate multi-billionaire "- $3000 for 1200btu mini-split w/ install"
I'm assuming you're a "male," and that you meant *12,000 BTU? You should've done this yourself and saved $2,000. |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 2:47 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater i'm a jewish "male"; if i did it myself, i'd probably have electrocuted myself and if i lived, i'd have fucked it up and it would have cost 5k all in to fix it. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47891996) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:18 PM Author: at-the-ready knife ticket booth (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892945) |
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Date: August 21st, 2024 9:25 PM Author: cream mischievous background story internal respiration this is the one of the few instances in which DIY is not credited. DIY mini splits are generally garbage quality, the good ones are just as expensive to buy and install yourself as sourcing through a pro is, installing it yourself voids any warranty, and federal tax credits on installation including the labor costs make it cheap enough just to hire pros. also, the tax credits are only available on the better quality units because of energy ratings. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47991736) |
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Date: August 21st, 2024 9:27 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater exactly. we got a good quality durastar (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47991743) |
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Date: August 22nd, 2024 1:04 AM Author: cream mischievous background story internal respiration is the durastar on the fed credit list? only certain models make it
mitsubishi is the CR manufacturer |
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Date: August 22nd, 2024 7:20 AM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater this is the unit and it says energystar certified:
https://service.durastar.com/product/draw12f1b-12000-btu-wall-mounted-indoor-unit/
i had no idea there was even a tax credit for this. hvac guy didnt mention. does it matter that it's for a garage rather than the whole house? |
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Date: August 22nd, 2024 4:14 PM Author: cream mischievous background story internal respiration hvac guys don't know this shit. i had to specify which model i wanted to mine so i got one that was on the list. i forget if all energystar cert stuff qualifies or only stuff above certain SEER ratings. it depends on location too.
shouldn't matter that it's just for the garage. there are additional state and local incentives in some places that can kick in if you REPLACE older hvac systems for the whole house, but the fed energy credit is just for installing energy efficient shit on the property.
tax credit is 30% of equipment and labor costs up to category and overall maximums.
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Date: August 22nd, 2024 4:19 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater SWeet. is the irs really auditing any of this shit? might as well just claim it. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47994958) |
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Date: August 22nd, 2024 7:14 PM Author: cream mischievous background story internal respiration probably not, as long as you claim under the max amounts (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47995848) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 2:42 PM Author: Jade adulterous space gaping post some pics (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47891983) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 3:20 PM Author: cerebral bespoke factory reset button depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892153) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 3:23 PM Author: Cracking friendly grandma public bath op has a history of that not exactly working out in his favor (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892170) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 3:58 PM Author: aphrodisiac shrine athletic conference of your wife (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892285) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 3:59 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater i took tons of pics of kid #2 popping out of her engorged vag. should i poast them? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892290) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:17 PM Author: aphrodisiac shrine athletic conference Yes, please.
But edit out pics of the baby, tho. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:21 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953573) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 3:02 PM Author: fishy deer antler Ronnie Coleman didn't need a/c at his Texas gym. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892069) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 3:19 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater i'm not ronnie coleman. i'm sickly and jewish. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892147) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 3:40 PM Author: French Aromatic Center Regret Why the elliptical? Spin bike is superior or an erg if you are inclined and able to use one with decent form (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892246) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 3:43 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater might also get a bike too.
wife isn't going to row for an hour like she will do on the elliptical. the elliptical is a good choice for a first machine.
elliptical wipes me out more than the bike. bikes dont even burn as many calories as ellipticals. but good to have both for variety |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 3:54 PM Author: Odious Stage Hunting Ground lol tennis fags (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892281) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 3:55 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater would love to build a home tennis court in grass. one day. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892282) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 5:49 PM Author: talented house chad (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892651) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 6:21 PM Author: rusted therapy milk $2.6k is really cheap, but as you said, you don't need hardcore stuff.
Just make sure you actually use it. |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 6:49 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater yeah i got the minimum gym equipment to get going. the only thing that wasn't a bare essential was the rack lat pulldown attachment which was an extra $300.
we can add stuff as needed, based on what we're using and how much space we have. no need to spend a bunch right off the bat. |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 6:50 PM Author: Dashing Orchestra Pit Weed Whacker go back to israel (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892842) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 6:50 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater i should have bought kilo weights instead! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892844) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:00 PM Author: azure beta trailer park why did you want to do this? for a miserly kike it makes no sense. my gym is $60/month and has better and more equipment, that's an 11 year payback period right there not including upgrades or ongoing maintenance/utilities (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892872) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:07 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater 1) we're powergoy'ing with a lot of shit on this house now what we have our forever home in are country
2) you can't put a price on not having to go to a real gym and interact with people. all the small talk with the other regulars. my INTJ wife hates socializing.
3) with 2 kids and working, the time wasted going to a gym that's even 5-10 minutes away adds up quickly. getting dressed and getting into the car and walking from the parking lot and signing in etc, two ways -- that adds time beyond the commute. for example, wife has a busy day of work all day with a bunch of stupid scheduled meetings. she's lucky to find an hour gap to work out. if she has an hour gap, at our IRL gym that was an 8 minute drive no traffic, it meant she could only work out for 35 minutes to get back in time for her next meeting. with the home gym, she can do a full hour workout. |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:15 PM Author: azure beta trailer park still very low value add for the price. your excuses can be overcome by simply adjusting your schedule to give yourself an hour and 15 minutes instead of an hour. go in the morning after fajr, go in the evening after the kids are asleep, carve out an extra fifteen minutes on your calendar in the middle of the day, etc. no one is as busy as you are describing (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892937) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:17 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater *shachrit
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:20 PM Author: aphrodisiac shrine athletic conference People with small kids ARE as busy as OP has described. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953570) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:22 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953576) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:14 PM Author: soul-stirring wine chapel TBF my home gym (versaclimber, box punching bag, power rack with 500+lbs rubber free weights, and 90lb Powerblock adjustable dumbbells) is one of my best investments. I use at least one item almost every day (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892935) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:17 PM Author: azure beta trailer park i just like having a complete workout when i'm at the gym and i'd feel limited with these setups. i go in 3x per week and it's plenty. i have a peloton at home, use it 3 hrs per week after work, i run 5ish miles outside a couple times per week, and i take a rowing class on saturday. i love having the variety. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892939) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:20 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater what do you need at the gym that you can't have with a rack, barbell, plates and dumbells? i bet you're into some faggy weight machines (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892951) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:26 PM Author: azure beta trailer park lol you mad. i don't really use any machines except for flys. it's just nice being able to walk to different stations, to have multiple types of cardio machines at my disposal, to stretch freely without feeling like i'm in a shoebox, stuff you will never experience again
<><><><>11 YEAR PAYBACK PERIOD<>><><>><>LMAO<><><><> |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:31 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater oh it'd be worth it for a 30 year payback period! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892978) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:24 PM Author: at-the-ready knife ticket booth beyond a power rack everything else is gravy. cardio you should be getting from thingdoing. gym memberships are complete flame if you have space for a home gym. if you're working out frequently the time driving to and from the gym, packing a bag, looking reasonably presentable and clean, etc. is a significant burden.
being able to do some lifts and then go to your own shower is an amazing luxury and cheap as fuck. |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:29 PM Author: soul-stirring wine chapel I still have a cheap gym membership when I want to do that, and an expansive yoga membership.
Still love just lifting at home. Usually before work etc and just wear boxers and watch what I want in tv. Even do some work during it a lot - did monthly billiny today in between sets |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:32 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater we don't have a tv in the gym and wife thinks its prole. i want one. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892980) |
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Date: July 26th, 2024 7:46 AM Author: soul-stirring wine chapel 1000% get a tv in the gym (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47894506) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:44 PM Author: Passionate multi-billionaire "did monthly billiny today"
How long did that take? |
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Date: July 26th, 2024 7:45 AM Author: soul-stirring wine chapel I send out 30-40 invoices a month. Takes probably 3-4 hours a month to finalize them pain in the ass (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47894504) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:16 PM Author: spectacular frozen bbw lol, enjoy never using it ever again in 3 months (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892938) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:19 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater why would i never use it? i've worked out 6 days a week for my entire adult life -- at gyms. why would i stop using it when it's in the convenience of my house and i dont even have to make an effort to go to the gym? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892947) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:21 PM Author: at-the-ready knife ticket booth you paid several grand in labor to get the room ready. i.e. you didn't want to expend the energy and time doing it. all so you can create a room where the purpose is expending energy. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892953) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:24 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater poor rc? i'm jewish. it's not just time & energy. i don't have the skills to do it (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47892957) |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:26 PM Author: at-the-ready knife ticket booth cr on the minisplit but everything else anyone could do (i.e. you hired a spic to do it).
why do you even need a new a/c unit in there anyway? no central air? is your current system not capable of capable of cooling down the house? are you pumping iron so hard that you're generating so much heat your current system can't handle it? |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:35 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater the spics did all sorts of shit i can't do and don't have the tools to do and even if i did have the tools i'd totally fuck them up. cutting these 3/4 " horse stall mats required special equipment; u cant cut that shit with a blade. i have no clue how to cut and install baseboards. there were major holes in the wall and broken molding around the door frames from the cabinets; i cant do drywall repair.
these spics were well worth the $1200 in labor. i got quotes from prole whites who wanted $3k for the same job. u know an honest worker when they just charge u for labor and dont build in the materials cost.
our garage has no setup for AC. how the fuck would we run our existing AC into the garage? u'd have to redo all the ducts and shit. that makes no sense. |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:41 PM Author: at-the-ready knife ticket booth completely skipped the heading re: 3 car garage.
ok not bad but this was an expensive home gym because most of it was literally finishing a garage. |
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Date: July 25th, 2024 7:43 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater yeah, most of the cost was finishing a garage, not gym equipment.
theoretically it could add value to the house bc it's more SF under air, but we're not selling anytime soon so who cares |
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Date: July 26th, 2024 6:50 AM Author: Motley canary church clown i.e. - you're keeping the added sq ft off the grid to not pay more in taxes (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47894449) |
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Date: July 26th, 2024 7:21 AM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater right. our hvac guy offered to pull permits for us if we wanted to boost our SF but we're not selling (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47894477) |
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Date: August 22nd, 2024 7:16 PM Author: cream mischievous background story internal respiration having just redone my own garage with 3/4" rubber flooring as well, the "special equipment" required is a utility knife with a new blade every mat and a t-square to get the cuts straight. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47995861) |
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Date: July 26th, 2024 3:58 AM Author: naked theater jap There was a time in my life when I wouldn’t have clicked this thread much less read through the line items. Now I feel enthralled by it (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47894361) |
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Date: August 21st, 2024 9:17 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater UPDATE: one month in, and this is a 180 setup. i cant really think of any equipment i totally cant live without. some things i'd like eventually when i have the energy to work on this are: a tricep rope and a barbell holder for the cage (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47991716) |
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Date: August 22nd, 2024 1:05 AM Author: White contagious pit laser beams Pics? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47992493) |
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Date: August 22nd, 2024 1:07 AM Author: naked theater jap Don’t you miss the gym sluts? That’s half the fun of going to the gym (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47992495) |
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Date: August 22nd, 2024 7:21 AM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater our gym in are country didnt have gym sluts. it was a very uncrowded gym and there were only a handful of people in there when i worked out - mostly olds (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#47992722) |
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Date: January 13th, 2025 10:19 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater UPDATE: 6 months in, and this is still 180. i'd want a tricep rope, an ez-bar and maybe a cage attachment for dips. thats really it.
our bench doesnt angle super steep on the decline (just -15) and i wish i had something even super steep for crunches and situps to make it harder.
other than that, this was worth every penny |
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Date: February 11th, 2025 12:01 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48645922) |
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Date: May 21st, 2025 3:55 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater UPDATE: almost 1 year in, and it's still 180. lol @ the h8rs who said i'd never use it. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48951565) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:32 PM Author: aphrodisiac shrine athletic conference Good shit (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953605) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:32 PM Author: painfully honest tank base Aren't you like 5'5"? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953611) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:33 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater no (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953615) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:33 PM Author: Exciting Station Death Wish No, he claims to be like 6'2" 128 lbs or something (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953621) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:35 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater lol never claimed to be 6'2. i'm 5'11, which is more than fine in the jewish world. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953627) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:38 PM Author: Exciting Station Death Wish Do you ever have prole gym parties where goy neighbors come over to do some sets of bench press, drink domestic light beer, and watch UFC or something? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953637) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:40 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater rofl. every saturday, brother. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953646) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:44 PM Author: painfully honest tank base His wife must be tall as fuck then because they're the same height (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953660) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:46 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater poor RC? i said she grinds her clit against mine, not that she's my height. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953667) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:43 PM Author: sinister locale I paid 8k for a mini split install so you did good imo (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953655) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:46 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater wtf for one room?? or like a huge house? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953672) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:48 PM Author: sinister locale For a rental house, just one unit. I got hosed IMO. However it does heat the entire place very efficiently (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953676) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:50 PM Author: Topaz Heaven Volcanic Crater they're 180 and eurofags have the right idea.
i have no idea how it affects our bill, but our 250 SF gym gets hot/cold and totally usable within in a couple minutes on a cold/hot day. certainly seems more efficient than a regular HVAC.
why arent these more common in the US? |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:55 PM Author: sinister locale My hvac guy told me back in the day oil was so cheap they could heat a house with no insulation for pennies they'd just blast the heat. I think they're getting more widespread now due to tax credits and the tech is much better now (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5563874&forum_id=2)#48953703) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2025 12:56 PM Author: painfully honest tank base 10k btu?
How much was the hvac?
Did you upgrade the circuit board first
That sounds cheap for a whole house |