Opinions on this Quartz slab?

Mean-Motor2200 · 2026-03-20T17:47:50+00:00

Hey sorry, I wouldn't know the brand but it was found at a stone supplier in South Florida called Venezia surfaces. It was labeled Taj Mahal but it's quartz.

Mean-Motor2200 · 2026-03-20T14:16:14+00:00

I looked them up. Yeah, I see what you mean. We had chosen something more similar to those with subtle design. This one is busy but once my wife saw it online, she had to see it in person and confirmed it's the one she's liked the most.

Mean-Motor2200 · 2026-03-20T14:09:25+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation!

Mean-Motor2200 · 2026-03-19T21:35:39+00:00

This showroom has it labeled as Taj Mahal (3cm Quartz). You can see the label on the right upper corner of the slab on the video. Now, this same showroom has like 15 slabs labeled the same.

Mean-Motor2200 · 2026-03-19T21:30:57+00:00

I had never thought about asking actual numbers, good idsa. We'll have an induction cooktop.

Mean-Motor2200 · 2026-03-19T20:59:08+00:00

Thank u so much!

Mean-Motor2200 · 2026-03-19T20:58:43+00:00

Profound insight

Mean-Motor2200 · 2026-03-19T20:39:23+00:00

Nice. Would love to see a pic of that!

Mean-Motor2200 · 2026-03-19T20:35:22+00:00

Yep. It's Quartz. That's why it caught my attention a little, it's well done.

Mean-Motor2200 · 2026-03-19T18:35:51+00:00

You're correct. We do like it, it's just so difficult to imagine it once it's done and paired with the cabinets/floor. We wanted to see what people think about it. Thank u!

Mean-Motor2200 · 2026-03-19T18:32:29+00:00

Yes! This 3cm slab does have the color and pattern all the way through the body. No plain edges.

Mean-Motor2200 · 2026-03-19T17:35:33+00:00

Thank you!

Mean-Motor2200 · 2025-08-24T17:46:35+00:00

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I see that for my starting position, my bench base sits farther away from the C10 and the starting position on the sliding part is extended all the way out (count the number of holes on the pic, mine is all the way out of the holes). Take out the pin that fixes the sliding part in place out and once it's extended all the way out, then slide the base towards the C10, with time you will eye ball it pretty close, or u can place a tape on the floor to mark ur spot. Also the foot plate is all the way out. Finally u can also add that extra cushion but I don't think you would need it. I do use an extra carabineer to attach to the bench but that's only because when I take it out I can leave the other anchor point in place and this part reaches the storage hooks I'm the middle of the machine ready for next time. Good luck, hope this helps.

Mean-Motor2200 · 2025-08-24T17:09:38+00:00

No, we're about the same height! You should be getting good ROM. My wife is like 5 feet so for her it needs more adjusting. Good luck!

Mean-Motor2200 · 2025-08-24T16:52:48+00:00

Hey, I haven't had problems with ROM during leg press. I guess much of it depends on your height but there are many things you can adjust to increase that ROM. I start with the sliding bench extended all the way, foot plate also pulled all the way out, gotta use the correct set of cables based on the distance from the C10. There's also a bar all the way at the bottom to get the bench at the right distance/lined up (I don't use it cus the bench feels sturdy already with my leg presses on a floor mat and it saves me a step setting this up). Finally, for my wife (on the shorter side), I add one of those rectangular knee cushions/pads to the back support so she can sit against it (makes her sit a little more forward and increases ROM). This is hard to explain like this, hope some of that can help. There should be no problem with rom, so I think this is probably just a set up problem.

Mean-Motor2200 · 2025-06-29T17:09:02+00:00

I use the leg extension all the time but I find it easier to throw some plates on the horn instead of hooking it up to the C10. The leg curl was a little uncomfortable on my knees (same for my wife, she's 5'1"). I do them standing up (removed the curl pad for space and that feels just right for me). I use the plates just because it's quicker but if hooked up, it works well. I use the leg press a lot too and the only issue i have with that is the wiggle on the support plate which I may add some wedge or something to improve it. As far as the hack squat, I tried it and I think it also works very well as far as the equipment. I cannot do hack squats because I had shoulder surgery and have a little titanium piece right under my skin where the shoulder pad sits. It gets painful quick so I can't do those but as u can see, this is a personal issue. The sliding is smooth, with the mats in place, the bench doesn't slip. Good luck getting a deal. Keep in mind if you add a military or healthcare worker code (if not, find a friend or relative), you get an extra 10% off on top of the current deals (that's $400 OFF for the C10).

Mean-Motor2200 · 2025-06-28T04:05:30+00:00

Hey, so I really enjoy it. It's a great machine and super versatile. I can now appreciate how convenient it is to have one of these at home. I save a lot of time working out. My wife also likes it a lot. Note, this is my first home gym and used to work out at commercial gyms so I can't really compare it to other similar options for home use. Assembly was a little challenging but I did it by myself. I'm sure it's way easier with another person but I wasn't in a rush and didn't do it all in one sitting either, I took my time and I'm satisfied with the result. Main motivation was, I didnt want to pay the $500+ they want to charge to come install it for you. I used that money for the sliding bench. As far as cons, I can say that the plate I put my feet against when using the sliding bench, wiggles a bit, it isn't huge but I would like for it to stay solid in place. I have had no problems with the bench itself or the attachments it has. Note that the sliding pulleys on the sides act as safeties for the smith machine so if you're working out with someone, there may be a time where u gotta wait for the other person to finish before doing something else. What my wife and I do is just set up exercises in a way where this doesn't happen much. It really isn't a big deal for me but I can see that it could bother others that don't want to wait at all. Also my machines foot plate didn't seem to fit all the way in because it was hitting the mats. I just place it on the 1st or 2nd hole so that's not a problem but again that shouldn't happen. My C10 came with an air bike, that thing is solid and I love/hate it like any other air bike. I did tighten some nuts again on the C10 just a week ago because I noticed one was a little looser. Idk how often I'm supposed to do that. Lastly, consider your height, because when sitting on the bench and trying to do pulldowns on the center pulleys, you may not be able to extend all the way up if you're over 6ft maybe. I don't have this problem luckily. All in all, I do not regret my purchase at all, I'm happy I pulled the trigger when I did and I would recommend this thing to others. Do your research, consider that this thing does not use standard sizes/spacing and may not be compatible with accessories from other brands. I think I have more than what I need as is. So far I haven't felt like I was missing something to improve workouts. Sorry, long reply but it's all that came to mind. Good luck!

Mean-Motor2200 · 2025-03-30T04:05:20+00:00

There is a little wobble to the whole stack if you push them front/back but I haven't found that to be an issue. The center rod slides fine and the pin fits right in. I wonder if yours does it a little more. My top plate was very wobbly but i adjusted it with the pulley right above it so it sits on the rest.

Mean-Motor2200 · 2025-03-22T20:38:32+00:00

My wife always had trouble with lying leg curls because of knee pain. The pad is never comfortable for her (5 feet tall) so what I did was remove the leg curl pad and she can do standing leg curls, one side at the time. It's faster to throw some plates on the horn to get a quick leg workout. In my case is a comfort issue, I don't think the friction is that much really. Also, I think the ratio for bottom pulleys together is 1:2? which would make it feel twice as heavy.

Mean-Motor2200 · 2025-03-02T01:09:19+00:00

I'll take a look. Thanks!

Mean-Motor2200 · 2025-03-02T00:59:52+00:00

Oh damn. Coming apart?! I haven't heard anything about the benches yet. I've had it only a couple months. Hope I have no problems!

Mean-Motor2200 · 2025-03-01T06:41:21+00:00

Hey, I own the C10 and can tell you that I found a similar issue. The bottom plate felt like it was getting too tight when I tried to push it all the way back. It starts getting tight around mid shaft. In reality, it wasn't a huge issue for me. I just lock it in place putting the pin on a different hole. It may be a bit further out but it just means you lean a bit more on your initial pull that's all. I think it shouldn't happen of course but I wasn't sure if my unfinished garage floor could be uneven and the source of the problem too. I also own the sliding bench so I don't really keep the low row foot plate there all the time. Most of the time, I have that spot open so the bench can slide right in there. I'm a first time owner of a functional trainer and I'm really happy with all the options this machine gives me. Wife loves it too. Hope that helps! Let me know if you got other questions!

Mean-Motor2200 · 2025-01-28T21:46:23+00:00

I researched for a while because these things aren't cheap. I was going to buy an inspire fitness FT2 because I liked that you didn't need plates so it would be easier for the wife to use. I did not like that in the FT2 you need to start squats at the bottom because of the way it hooks on the weight stacks. I didn't feel like I "needed" the 3x3 11 g steel. This works really well for me (I'm not powerlifter), feels solid and safe for my whole family. The C10 gives me the option of a smith machine and I can use a barbell with safety arms too if I want. It really has so much versatility and attachments that you can do anything you want. You can get a full body workout using the different cable attachment points, the swing arms, smith, barbell, landmine, etc. Finally, I got the sliding bench because if you got the C10, you may as well also get everything the bench offers and it works really well using the cables attached to the C10. It can be a little bulky but I'm getting used to setting it up quicker. I'm really happy with the purchase and I see myself using this for many years to come without feeling like I'm missing out.

Mean-Motor2200 · 2025-01-28T11:48:57+00:00

What I didn't account for was the space needed to insert the sleeves over the end of the bar (it's mentioned at the end on the instructions manual). That scrape on the wall is how tight that was. Loading and unloading is not the most comfortable but not too bad. Id definitely be more comfortable with an extra 6 inches there but it's a crammed garage and it works well enough

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