Why aren't you growing... (thanks for sharing, mate)

1. You overtrain and under eat. These are listed as the main primary reason because they go hand in hand and BOTH must be balanced or you can forget growth. The most perfect training regimen will fail miserably if diet is not there to support it. And conversely, the most perfect diet will be wasted if the trainee is doing more workload than they can recover from—most do WAY too much! ~ that sounds very much like me... -_-

2. The training workload is not varied. Doing the exact same lift the same way stops being productive for most trainees within 3-6 weeks. Once the body has adapted to the loading it must be changed if you are to continue to force the body to adapt. ~ when running out of new routines to shock-and-awe, go ask louis or chris...

3. Too much focus on isolation exercises, not enough compound work. You can do all the “small” lifts until you are blue in the face, but until you are moving big poundage’s in the big lifts you will remain small. Which brings up point #4.

4. You MUST squat and deadlift if you are going to reach your bodies growth potential. Think it through. Doing squats or deads activates 70-85% of the bodies overall musculature in one move. Doing a set of curls maybe 3-5%. Which sends a big signal that the body better get better at synthesizing protein and better at handling the need to grow as a unit? You will NEVER reach your potential without doing the squats and deads. ~ to think that i've been neglecting the mother of all workout til now... -_-

5. You constantly fluctuate between lifts that have bad carry-over. Here is an example: I have seen many times, and one I have done myself. The trainee burns out on benching and decides to do Hammer Strength Benches for a change. He makes the switch and is jazzed. His Hammer press is going up every week and he is stoked. After a time he has added 50 lbs to his Hammer bench and decides to go back and hit the bench, only to find it’s up a whole 10 lbs!!!!!
That doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with Hammer Benches. It just means that the lifts are dissimilar enough that an increase in one may not necessarily help increase the lift on another. Use of stabilizers and inter and intra-muscular coordination are two primary reasons, along with neural recruitment pattern gains that don’t apply well to the other lift.

6. You don’t know when to de-load/cruise , or take time off. NO ONES body takes a constant pounding of hard training without periods of active or full rest recovery. Until you learn how and when to don this your training will never be optimal ~ timing is the key...

7. Your micro-nutrient support SUCKS! I can’t count the number of guys I have seen trying to build great physiques taking a “one a day” vitamin and thinking they have it covered. If you want great things out of your body, you need to put great fuel in it ~ great 'fuel' does not come in the convenient form of a 'one a day' pill...

8. You train with the intensity of a arthritic old lady. Nuff said. ~ well, sometimes... when motivation runs dry...

9. You have no clearly defined goals. Most people just “lift to get bigger”, and while this is a fine goal, not having and strength related goals will kill your progress in the long run. Your primary goal should be getting stronger on the big lifts on a CONSTANT basis. Setting short and long-term strength goals and achieving them is what equals a big strong trainee in the long run ~ my other non-work-related MBO... other than hunting for a steady

10. You are inconsistent. Getting excited about your training and killing yourself in the gym only to burn out and few weeks later and miss a bunch of sessions ends up being 1 step forward, 3/4 steps backward for many trainees. Getting and staying consistent and racking up sustainable gains over the long-term is what it’s about ~ this is where most people fall short... got to drum this point into my head & keep going forth =)

22 days & counting down to The much anticipated Phuket trip; i'm working my butt off getting into shape with my 6P-6W (6-pack in 6 weeks) program which, sadly has yet to yield enough result. Proper diet is turning out be the most difficult part of it all... -_-

Project Civic ~ Part II: The Driving Impression *continued*

Done with the installation of the coilovers, now comes the part where i hand over my car keys to my trusty tuner pal & jump into the passenger seat. He then turned to me & said, 'This is THE way to drive a car with a coilover setup...' ~ then, off we took, like a bat straight out of hell. My car's handling characteristics never felt this good ~ So sharp & so responsive it corners like a rollercoaster on tracks! Feel the G-force effect as you corner hard & hear the tires squeal for traction as you power out of a corner. Superb, addictive & somewhat orgasmic... I wasn't sure what to feel ~ thrilled or terrified, by ther first corner, my knuckles already went white from gripping the handles too hard. That's what it feels like, pushing for greater driving limits. Sugoi driving skills. *acquired from years of meticulous training from mat rempit days to street racing & on to the tracks & dragstrip*
Riding around down town going full throttle 60% of the time & shifting at redline, in lunch-hour traffic is by no means a nifty feat... & boy, does he corner hard... i ain't looking at the speedometer, just to keep my sanity in check.
When he corners hard you really feel the G-force hitting you ~ like a smack right in the face. I just love how he uses the momentum of the car to throw it into the bend, negotiates thru the corner with minimal steer and goes full throttle on the exit. That's high level driving ~ the braking, downshift, & acceleration timing has to be right, steering input precise & a high enough corner entry speed. Oh boy, i'm wish i can drive like that.. i want more!
Back to the upgrade review ~ enough said on the performance, it just bumps up the handling to a whole new level. Makes anyone feel like a superhero behind the wheels (very subjective to individual driving skills though =p)
On normal driving, it seems to handle the mild undulations on our potholled & precarious roads just well enough, for me. I'm really don't mind sacrificing a bit of comfort for better handling. *warning: not everyone shares the same idea of 'a little bit of comfort'*
After meddling around with few more test runs, i've decided to stick on the following settings:
1) Ride height - Front ~ less than 1 finger wheel gap (1.8" to .21" drop from stock); Rear ~ 1+1/2 finger wheel gap (1.5" to 1.8" drop); no inner fender scrapping occurance observed during hard cornering
2) Damping setting - Front ~ 40% maximum stiffness (6 clicks clockwise from softest setting); Rear ~ 30% maximum stiffness
Currently still under self-evaluation, so proper wheel alignment not done yet...*due to financial shortcomings, sponsors most welcomed =p*

Damage: RM???? (an arm & a leg... 98,000JPY ~ brand new, mine's a recond set) *will stir a lot of controversy & accusations that i'm very loaded, when i'm really not =(

Verdict: Best solution for your handling woes. *i swear by it* So motorheads, if you haven't got one yet... how can you not have one???! mrtoilet, this is sound investment for your Project Neo... =)

Oh yes, this is going to be yet another *oh-yawn-boring* post, especially to the non-motoring inclined readers (gals) on wife-on-wheels… =p

Project Civic ~ Part II: Sorting out the Footwork

Being one who enjoys occasional bursts of wild spirited driving, the next most sensible approach for this project would be to upgrade the suspension system. The best bet would be to go for the crème of the crop of suspension setups: fully adjustable coilovers

Pros: height adjustable to get that dropped look with decent ride, decent compromise between comfort & performance, reduced body roll, improved handling & suspension response & can have damper adjustability

Cons: requires maintenance & stiffer ride over rough roads, not forgetting darn expensive.

Tada! My ride gets a set of fully adjustable coilovers, finally! =)

CST Zero-1 dampers ~ the name CST stands for Circuit Spec Tune. Circuit + Spec makes it sound like a bone jarringly harsh ride… & ordinary daily driving over our common pot-holed & precarious roads is going to be a nightmare!! Oh, boy what have I gotten into?

Being a relatively lesser known Japanese brand (at least on our shores), I’d been having problem sourcing for the details & spec of the dampers. All I could dig up was this:

Duno what the hell it means…

Well, it looks like a short strut monotube design to me...

- 15-way adjustable dampening setting (coz can turn 15 clicks on the dial knob; turn clockwise to stiffen)

- full shock height adjustability of 200mm front & rear (can drop it like it's hot til tires tuck in or in hokkien we say kap-lin)

- matching springs with rates of 12kg/mm (F) & 8kg/mm(R) (stiff like a fully erected c**ck! =p)

Test Drive ~ I GOT BLOWN AWAY.... to be continued

*still lost for words (in a thrilling way) to describe...*

* yet to start with the continuation but someone's yawning already... -_- *

13~Second Car
This is an old school EF7 CRX on a diet...


At most, it probably weighs just a few feathers heavier than a Kancil

sporting much sought after super lightweight Wedsport rims on fours & wrapped with Toyo semi-slicks on the front *for serious tire burnout fun w/o breaking a sweat!*

boasts a spartan interior complete with roll cage & bucket seats with full harness *i had a hardtime just getting in & out of it*


function over style *no creature comfort features at all...takde aircon, takde player, takde power window, takde power steering.. *

i just dig the tricked out push-start button! =D

a custom tangki minyak in the progress of getting fixed unto the car *half a crate of Tiger beer would fill it up nicely*

Powered by a NA tune B16 engine, it is claimed to have clocked a 13-ish second quatermile run (0-400m). That's probably no more than a second slower than a stock Porshe 911 Turbo ~ by no means an impressive feat for a puny 1.6l normal aspirated engine. Yup, that's somebody my engine will grow up to be, someday =p

Project Civic ~ Part I

The conventional 4-stroke engine is also known as the piston engine ~ Ever wondered why? In the power cycle, it is the reciprocating motion of the pistons triggered by the internally combusted air-fuel mixture that makes power; literally (mechanically), so to speak. In laying down the groundworks for an NA motor upgrade, swapping for a set of higher compression pistons is gives the best bang for the buck.

TODA forged high compression pistons (for the K20A ~ from the latest FD Civic Type R) ~ Yeah, babeh!

Do not be mislead by the box =p *K20 pistons don't fit in a B-series*

The Stuff: Honda OEM CTR (PZT) pistons

Damage Done: RM810/set including piston wrist pins

These are actually genuine Honda OEM high compression pistons for the venerable B16B Civic Type R. Now, the beauty of it is these high performance CTR pistons can be used in any B-series block, except the B20-CRV.

The 'R' piston features:

- High profile dome for higher compression ratio to make more power ~ will bump up compression ratio from a stock of 10.4 to 11.1 when used in a B16A. Click here for Compression Ratio Calculator. *interesting!*

- OEM forged ~ has better structural integrity compared to cast pistons

- Moly-based low-friction coating on piston skirt (darker part on the sides) for increased efficiency & reduce wear + scuffing problems

- More oil holes for optimal lubrication

Have yet to be installed, as the visit to the workshop is not scheduled until sometime next month.

*when I’m away for vacation... =p ~ phuket trip + engine tuning job = massive $$ damage!! arggh! xp*

Project Civic ~ Intro

After having spent nearly 2 years plus of driving thrill in my fairly stock converted EG6 (in Ferio chassis), the fun factor had all but slowly fading away as my driving gets better habituated with that high revving potent little B16A, over time. My thirst for more POWAH is becoming insatiable… =p

I always have an affection for fast cars as much as I do, for pretty women =p; ask any guy ~ owning Ferrari or Porshe would definitely be on their wishlist. Though, reality check tells me I’d hardly be able to afford neither anytime soon ~ unless I hit TOTO MEGA 1/52 which, I can continue to daydream about. =p So I’d just make do with what I have ~ a potent budget car platform to start building & tuning to its full potential; gradually, as I start learning to explore & appreciate its finer points in driving & handling at each level *might take years to accomplish & largely dependant on my current-state $$ also*

I have outlined my tuning approach to be taken for this project with reliability, drivability (coz it’s my daily driver), practicality (petrol prices ain’t coming down) & cost effectiveness in mind.

1. All motor NA (naturally aspirated) build. So no forced induction: turbo, supercharger, NOS etc..

~ Advantages: a) jimat minyak, b) an easier daily driver to live with (lower maintenance $$), c) less prone to reliability & tuning issues (VTECs aren't too turbo friendly) d) inherent engine high revving nature can be retained

~Disadvantage: a) Turbocharging is the most cost effective (comparatively) & surest way (kinda like a short cut) to attain crazy engine horsepower figures to deliver that kick-ass neck snapping acceleration, b) want more power, just tune up the boost & pray that your engine does not blow up

2. No stroker kit (to increase displacement); though B16/B20 or B16/B18 hybrids are the craze today

~ Advantages (of retaining displacement): a) Jimat minyak, b) Again, less prone to reliability issue ~ added mechanical stress with stroking can't be too kind for your engine's lifespan, c) Still get to revvit thru the rooftop (rev limit not compromised), d) No hassle with engine paperwork, registration & re-inspection (due to cc change)

~ Disadvantage (of increasing displacement): a) Better torque across all rpm range. "There is no replacement for displacement" ~ a tag that still holds true in building a high powered engine

I’m sticking to a 1.6L NA all motor build. With this somewhat conservative approach, achieving 200 whp might seem overly optimistic, but will be worth the shot. "The response and urgency of a highly tuned NA engine is what gets me going" ~ best describes my stand.

My Blog has a theme song ~ tagged by september many, many moons ago, but have only discovered it recently... very sorry for taking ages to reply. This is not actually a theme song, but a friend had jokingly requested to sing it for her. In real life, i can't quite make a decent singer & at Popwave, they don't seem to have an mtv version of this song yet... so i'll just present it here, for the time being =p

She calls me baby, then she won't call me.
Says she adores me and then ignores me.
Jenny, what's the problem?
She keeps her distance and sits on fences.
Puts up resistance and builds defenses.

Jenny, what's the problem?
You leave me hanging on the line.
Every time you change your mind.

First You say you won't, then you say you will.
You keep me hanging on, and we're not moving on.
I"m standing still, Jenny. You got me on my knees.
Jenny, it's killing me.

She needs her own space. She's playing mind games.
Ends up at my place saying that she's changed.
Jenny, what's the problem?
I'm trying to read between the lines.
You got me going out of my mind.

First, you say you won't, then you say you will.
You keep me hanging on, and we're not moving on.
I'm standing still, Jenny. You got me on my knees.
Jenny, it's killing me. It's killing me. It's killing me.
Jenny.

First, you say you won't, then you say you will.
You keep me hanging on, and we're not moving on.
I'm standing still, Jenny. You got me on my knees.
Jenny.

First, you say you won't, then you say you will.
You keep me hanging on, and we're not moving on.
We're standing still, Jenny. You got me on my knees.
Jenny. It's killing me. It's killing me. Jenny.
Come to think of it, that's just you.

Who should I Vote for this Erection Election?

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DEMOCRATIC ACTION PARTY!

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Wah, i kamcheng with mrtoilet.... memang brader ah.. =p
*aiks! just remembered i have yet to register as a voter.. paiseh.. xp*
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Just for Laughs (forwarded..)
No matter how many times i've seen this, i still never failed to burst out in laughter each time i read it... especially liked the last part... coz i've been getting it a lot. =p

ROMANCE MATHEMATICS

Smart man + smart woman = romance

Smart man + dumb woman = affair

Dumb man + smart woman = marriage

Dumb man + dumb woman = pregnancy

____________ _________ _________

OFFICE ARITHMETIC

Smart boss + smart employee = profit

Smart boss + dumb employee = production

Dumb boss + smart employee = promotion

Dumb boss + dumb employee = overtime

____________ _________ ________

SHOPPING MATH

A man will pay $20 for a $10 item he needs.

A woman will pay $10 for a $20 item that she

doesn't need.

____________ _________ ________

GENERAL EQUATIONS & STATISTICS

A woman worries about the future until she

gets a husband.

A man never worries about the future until

he gets a wife.

A successful man is one who makes more money

than his wife can spend.

A successful woman is one who can find such

a man.

____________ _________ ________

HAPPINESS

To be happy with a man, you must understand

him a lot and love him a little.

To be happy with a woman, you must love her

a lot and not try to understand her at all.

____________ _________ _________

LONGEVITY

Married men live longer than single men do,

but married men are a lot more wil ling to die.

____________ _________ _________

PROPENSITY TO CHANGE

A woman marries a man expecting he will

change, but he doesn't.

A man marries a woman expecting that she

won't change, and she does.

____________ _________ ________

DISCUSSION TECHNIQUE

A woman has the last word in any argument.

Anything a man says after that is the

beginning of a new argument.

____________ _________ ________

HOW TO STOP PEOPLE FROM BUGGING YOU ABOUT

GETTING MARRIED

Old aunts used to come up to me at weddings,

poking me in the ribs and cack ling , tel ling

me, 'You're next.' They stopped after I

started doing the same thing to them at

funerals.

2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

~ this is one of the more entertaining dunk contests i've seen in the recent years. An event which, has been the highlight of the annual All-Star Weekend (other than the All-Star Game) since the early 1980s (sans a couple of seasons in the late 90s?) have revolutionized the dunk from a high-percentage 2-point field goal scoring technique to a momentum shifting, game defining, crowd-WOWing flashy & explosive air walking fiasco. Kids from my generation would probably remember the amazing gravity defying feat by Michael "Air" Jordan's , that infamous from-the-free-throw-line clutch dunk & Dominique "the-Human-Highlight-Film' Wilkins throwing down his trademark thunderous windmill dunks. Over the years, we've been seeing similar dunks being improvised from dunk contest to dunk contest; creativity & inspiration seemed to be running dry, and the hype surrounding dunk contests were gradually dwindling in the recent years (notably late 90s?) to the point where there were even talks to scrap off the event.
Well, i find this year's edition fresh & entertainingly impressive to watch... so i just had to post it. Man, how i wished i could have serious hops like those fellas. All i could managed was reach of barely a brick away from the rim during my balling heydays...
In this year's edition ~ not so-over-the-top green socks's mama-look-no-shoes between the legs dunk, over-the-top blow-a-candle-on-cup-cake-on-the-rim dunk (where the hell did he get the idea??) & Superman layup dunk ???? a bit overrated & is technically NOT a dunk, but i'd still give it a 10/10. See to find out why... this guy never seems to fail to get the crowd pumped up & on their feet. The tallest best leaper i've seen. Graceful yet powerful at that too.

Random ramblings ~ well, when it comes to blogging, my mind always goes blank when thinking of an appropriate title ~ lacking poetic creativity or inspiration? Maybe… Its been on hiatus ever since CNY. It’s been work, work, work, OT, OT, OT & eat, eat, eat non-stop since. Thanks to all the feasting & drinking, I have gotten substantially flabbier around the middle. Strange considering I’ve hardly gained any weight at all. *to mrtoilet: yah, now that we’re even, are u happy now?!* Haih… merry making is like that wat…

I’ve got approximately 2 months to whip it back to shape & get into presentable mode before I jump on the beach party bandwagon to Phuket early April. Only 2 months of intensive gut-wrenching AB workout program to religiously adhere to. Yeay. -_-

Just returned to gym for the 1^st time after nearly 3 weeks of absence. By the 2^nd set of 4-routine combo, I was literally dead from the waist down. Yeay, keep it up. -_-

About work, I was grumbling about having to work on CNY for the 3^rd consecutive year in a row. It SUCKS to be working when everyone else is partying & having a good time. Though, looking at the brighter side, those 3 dreadful days of OT may have probably earned me enough $$ to substantially cover my Phuket trip. Yeh, babeh!

On top of that, many of my colleagues coming back from their respective hometowns after CNY holidays brought along many goodies. Most notably the yummy chicken biscuit; the first time I had it was when a friend from Kampar brought along some after CNY 2004 during my internship stint far-far away.

Still as yummy, but as for the name revamp? CB biscuits….Hey, you a piece of my CB? It does that sound a bit vulgar in some local dialect…. ps no pun intended =p

To that dear friend: A Valentine’s romantic getaway in Bali… woa, I’m so envious of you ler… So I shall be expecting to hear good news from you soon! =p

Well, as for mine I’ve got nothing much special to blog about; did not celebrate Valentine’s with someone special, but I’ve got a bunch of good company to cheers with, to not feel so sad about not having a date on that Single Awareness Day.

Haven’t done much visiting this year & barely got to meet a few old buddies in a gathering or two; but got to meet up my oldman, buddy. What he’s up to lately? It seemed like he’s hooked up a major deal & released an MTV with his grandson or grandoter at the helm as the creative director. Kejap grandson, kejap grandoter.. I pun tak tau lah.

Presenting ah kong’s masterpiece… (ah kong is the canvas lah)

Lim peh ka lih kong, this ah kong very geng one. One evening he called me, got zzzzgg-zzzggg sound in the background, wah seh, steady leh. In the middle of getting tattoed also can talk steady like no sweat!
Btw, really nice piece ~ your burung turn into phoenix already; when is your carp fish turning into mermaid? hehe =p

Kudos to creative director ehon a.k.a. ah kong grandson.. grandoter.. whatever la… It’s been great knowing you. So when can I get my ride’s MTV done? *Ha, just kidding*. My car looks so crappy to be worth getting a shot. Not at least until the engine gets done right & she gets a fresh coat of paint.

I dream of building a bad-ass sleeper Civic ~ stock, no show but all go. 200hp NA B16 rojak street-able daily driver… possible?

Full engine rebuild & tuning is in the pipeline (very dependant on how deep my pocket is after April Phuket damage). Nothing beats the thrill of a high strung NA VTEC engine furiously screaming its way up to a stratospheric 10k rpm like this

Or this one if I get lucky enough to own a supercar, someday…

Oh, boy i'm drooling already... =)

Auspicious Day to Start Work for 2008

Ever since i started working, taking off days for CNY has become a luxury that hardly attainable... ~ that's 24-7-365 semiconductor industry for you! For the 3rd consecutive year, i'll be covering the dreaded CNY holiday shift again, but with better timing than last year... at least it's not the graveyard shift.... Specifically, will be working on the 1st & 4th day ~ only 2 days off for me :(
On a more positive note, the predictions are reading out fine.... so cheers to a smooth-sailing-lack-of-man-power working day tomorrow! The OT $ will be injected into my vacation fund for the upcoming Phuket trip come April... yeh, babeh! =)
*damage already done = RM404 to pay to mrtoilet by midnight for the Kch-KL-Phuket return flight tickets.. *

Just wanna wish everyone Happy Prosperous CNY 2008, & to all working thru CNY, cheers as well! We shall all be smiling when we get our fatter pay checks by end of February! =p

Fixing Alignment Woes ~ many moons ago after much tinkering with an ailing drive-shaft (& eventually going thru some major part replacement), I’ve sent my car for a computerized alignment check ~ and the report card came out looking dreadful, with lots of red marks which, shouldn’t mean any good.

Red markings indicate misalignment settings outside of the manufacturer’s recommended range which can hasten tire wear rate & adversely affect the car overall handling, braking & ride quality. ~ No wonder my car handles awkward with hints of severe understeer during hard cornering & feels unsettled during hard launches from standstill.

Being an enthusiast who enjoys occasional aggressive spirited driving, I’m not taking any chances by leaving this alignment problem un-addressed. Talk about taking calculated risk when pushing a car to its limits ~ on a badly setup car could be potentially fatal.

Here I’ll attempt to throw some light on the 3 basic parameters of the alignment process.

1. Toe ~ (in degrees) toe angle identifies the exact direction the tires are pointed relative to centerline of the car when viewed from above. A certain enthusiast recommended a slight toe-out setting for better directional stability & sharper turn-in response. Mine falls well within the recommended range.

2. Camber ~ (in degrees) the angle of the wheel relative to its vertical axis, when viewed from the front or the rear of the car. As with most lowered cars *mine’s got a 1&1/2 finger clearance from scraping the fenders (front tires)*, camber characteristics are inherently negative. Mine checks out at an averaged -1’30” (30” off spec) ~ gives better cornering grip but at expense of straight-line tracking & excessive tire wear & tear on the inner edge. Necessitates tire swapping from time to time… can’t be helped unless start investing in an aftermarket camber kit. Pricey $$

3. Caster ~ position of the wheel forward or rearward when viewed directly from side of the car. Mine was in a bad shape as both of my front wheels exhibit negative caster; wheel positioned toward the rear of the fender ~ attributing to poor straight line tracking, reduced high speed stability & cornering effectiveness. This one’s the source of my headache since it is likely the caused by a bent front wheel lower sub-frame ~ result of a collision or impact with a pothole or pavement; there no quick fix of adjusting it….

(HT VOL75 is a good read up source for the alignment lesson)

The only fix is to go the whole 9-yards & replace the whole god-damn sub-frame

Damage: 380bucks for a reconditioned replacement unit + more substantial $$ for the worn out bushing, driveshaft boots replacements, labor charges & 3 days of down time in the garage…

Left...

Right...

Gobbled up quite a chunk off my bonus, but it’s finally fixed now. At least I have the groundwork laid out for Resolution#2. My next trip to the workshop would involve major internal works on the power plant. No more untimely, costly repair/maintenance works, I hope. Or i'll never get to starting my quest for more POWER.

ZGMF-X666S

Legend Gundam

American Muscle...

~ spotted at a friend's workshop. This is what the Americans call, a full-sized automobile; & i always thought of the 5-series or the newer Camrys/Accords as oversized saloons, but this ride just gives a new definition to the term 'over' sized. Seeing one in real flesh is a sight to behold ~ decked in all black & its low-strung stance gives it a menacing presence; its' sheer size almost unfathomable ~ can comfortably accomodate a full grown adult lying down across the seats... that's how wide it really is. It's a 1965 Chevrolet Impala running on a small block V8 ~ essentially a 5,400cc displacement engine... & they call that a small block?? *i can't even start to imagine how big the displacement for the big block V8s..* It says 327 on the side marker... which literally means it's 235 - 375bhp specced engine. You'll definitely need that kind of horsepower to haul one big mean ride as this one. It's got vintage interior & is a right hand drive; so it must be an export version. This is one ultra exotic ride that is hard to come by (at least in this part of the world), so seeing one in real life (in mint condition) is truly special =) *only regret is that i was not there to get to see it roar to life after its five-digit-costing overhaul job*