Subaru "Third-Generation" Forester - Minor Change

Since September 2010, Fuji Heavy Industries just released the new generation Boxer engine, which is the first in more than two decades. Torque output has been increased by horsepower remains stale. The first car to be outfitted with this new-generation Subaru Boxer engine is none other than...

The facelifted third-generation Subaru Forester!





Subaru's next-generation Boxer Engine is now on the third-generation Subaru Forester as the third-generation of Subaru's crossover utility vehicle finally deserves a mid-life facelift, a first after three years of existence since its debut in December 2007.

The only thing changed on the exterior is the grille, only this time, it looks more similar to the Subaru Impreza XV. If you step inside the interior, the major changes happened in the third-generation Forester's minor facelift is the new climate control and upgraded instrumental cluster.





With that new dashboard, the Forester's minor change is truly a a step forward of being updated especially the Forester's latest nip tuck gets the new-generation Subaru Boxer engine.

The new FB20 DOHC 16-Valve Dual AVCS engine for the new Forester garners a power output of 148PS, torque output of 20kg・m, and the fuel economy of about 15.0 - 15.2km/L. It seems that Fuji Heavy Industries made the new type of boxer engine a bit economical for its increased fuel economy, and its fit to Japan's "eco-car genzei" system. The EJ20 engine for the 2.0XT variant remains stale, meaning nothing's change to the 2.0L Boxer Turbo engine that casts a power output of 230PS, torque output of 32.5kg・m, and the fuel economy of about 12.2 - 13.0km/L. The Forester can be equipped with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed Automatic transmission based on the customers' tastes.

The Forester S Edition

Making a special addition the facelifted Forester is the new Forester S Edition. The S Edition is equipped with the high-performance EJ25 DOHC Turbo engine that has the power output of 263PS, torque output of 35.4kg・m, and the fuel economy of 9.8km/L. On the outside, you can check on the rear view and you'll see the S-Edition badge on it. On the inside, special S Edition seats in two-tone color, and special S Edition instrumental panel inspired by the fifth-generation Subaru Legacy. There's also a paddle shifters (5-speed automatic) armed on the new S Edition. The S Edition is the best Forester variant for Scooby enthusiasts.

My thoughts about the Forester:

With the new boxer engine added on the Forester's latest nip/tuck, I still got a feeling that the latest minor change pretty much about the same as the previous pre-facelift model. The S Edition, on the other hand, is mostly a cool addition to the Forester, ever since its special preview at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show at Sydney, Australia. The S Edition's 2.5L boxer turbo engine and the 5-speed automatic with paddle shifters made this a fun-to-drive variant. I hope that MotorImage Pilipinas got the memo and bring the Forester facelift with the new boxer engine available. What we still need is the Boxer Diesel engine like the ones in Europe but no, this engine is Euro 5 compliant and we can't get it because we are in a Euro2/3 compliant country. With the Outlander retreated from the Philippine market, guess this would be our suitor of choice.

Photo: Fuji Heavy Industries

The "sigas" of Bubble Gang

A "siga" is somewhat described by Filipinos for a tough guy. In Bubble Gang terminology, the "siga" can be taken a bit further for hilarious purposes and I would like to share it how those Bubble Gang sigas do and how it made me laughed.

Back in August 2008, there was a sketch on Bubble Gang called Bertong Siga. When one man (Ogie Alcasid) tries to quickly finishing drinking a bottle of beer, another man (Dennis Trillo) questions him why because does he afraid of his wife? Then the vendor (Boy2 Quizon) warns the man why he drank quick because, Bertong Siga's coming, and yes, Bertong Siga (Antonio Aquitania) is on the scene! Bertong Siga terrorizes men with his "gay punches". That part made me laughed. But the funniest is when Totoy Siga (Michael V.) showed up to pick a fight on Bertong Siga. Bertong Siga gay punched Totoy Siga, and as if this siga gets mad, Totoy Siga cried like a baby! ROFL!

In the August 06 episode of Bubble Gang, there is another siga, and this siga is none other than "Hipo Siga". When Antonio Aquitania and the boys playing basketball, this siga, played by Michael V, showed up and he warned this "siga" that one day, he will cover this guy with newspapers. This "hipo siga" attacks men by, you guessed it, pinching the enemy's buttocks! Told 'ya that "siga" is "hipo siga!" No wonder he was called "hipo siga" because he pinches the boys' buttocks! Go ahead! Pick a fight on "hipo siga" and he'll surely pinch your buttocks!

Then, in the September 10 episode of Bubble Gang, meet a different kind of siga! It's Kakaibang Siga! With the boys playing at the pool table, a man, who is Ogie Alcasid, showed up. This guy was a siga and ready to pick fights but doesn't know martial arts. This "kakaibang siga" is simple, he'll take off his own clothes and wrestle the enemy!

Whose Bubble Gang siga would you like to pick a fight for fun? The Bertong Siga? Hipo Siga? Kakaibang Siga?

THE IDOLM@STER Master Artist 2 Prologue

THE IDOLM@STER Master Artist 2 Prologue

Before THE IDOLM@STER 2 (日本名：アイドルマスター２) comes out this spring 2011, Columbia Music Entertainment will be releasing the Master Artist 2 series based on the upcoming sequel of The Idolm@ster. However, before these comes out this November to December, best to be served first with the prologue of The Idolm@ster Master Artist 2 series.

THE IDOLM@STER Master Artist 2 Prologue features the main theme of The Idolm@ster 2, titled The Idolm@ster 2nd-mix, Daiketsu 2010 (by the IM@S 765PRO ALLSTARS), and Hikari. There is also a free talk part where the girls talk about how this comeback truly be this big. And yes, we can't wait to hear the voices of the girls from 765 Productions.

Best to be prepared yet before THE IDOLM@STER Master Artist 2 series comes out in early November to late December this year, or better, THE IDOLM@STER 2 comes out this spring!

♪You'll always be my number one...♪ Oops! Wrong one! That's from iDOL, sorry. ;-)

STARRING:

Eriko Nakamura as Haruka Amami

Manami Numakura as Hibiki Ganaha

Akiko Hasegawa as Miki Hoshii

Hiromi Hirata as Makoto Kikuchi

Asami Imai as Chihaya Kisaragi

Yumi Hara as Takane Shijou

Asumi Asakura as Yukiho Hagiwara

Asami Shimoda as Mami Futami and Ami Futami

Mayako Nigo as Yayoi Takatsuki

Naomi Wakabayashi as Producer Ritsuko Akizuki

Rie Kugimiya as Iori Minase

Chiaki Takahashi as Azusa Miura

Jethro's Blog in Imortal really exists!

Hey! Remember that one episode in Imortal? The blog called "Mga Pangitain ni Jethro"? I didn't realize that this blog as seen in Imortal do exists! It's real!

Check it out!
http://rokit-jethro.blogspot.com/2010/07/sa-restaurant.html

Oops! I accidentally followed it! Looks like the werewolves and vampires come knocking through our doors real soon.

"Rat's the way a-ha a-ha I like it a-ha a-ha"

On the October 22 episode of TV5's Lokomoko U, the probinsyanong gags really got ourselves out of boredom and in to watching Lokomoko U. Who says "magtanim ay di biro, maghapong nakayuko?"

In the Talentadong Family sketch, the family is all set for some costume party, because it is about time for Halloween. Rather than just tricks or treats, its the only trick or treat we get is the knock knock jokes from our granny of knock knock jokes.

Aside from that, the rats in Keso City make jokes about Grandpas and Grandmas, and closes with "Rat's the way a-ha a-ha I like it a-ha a-ha!"

In another episode of Bahaw Ikalawang Hain, business is usual at Blue's Bar while Mrs. Wang (Tuesday Vargas) meets Blue's family. Then, Blue (Empoy) shows up. Why does fate throws a bone on Blue?! Hurry up, Pinky. And then, Mrs. Wang (I mean, Lulu) singing Butsikik, leaving the Bahaw story to be continued next week.

And saving this for best for last, another round of Pinoy Brainless!

Another Cheche Bureche and another Baklang Grasa

Laugh trip time! The October 22 episode of Bubble Gang got gags having you disturbed by some drunk guys (and girls)! Also, there are sketches involve drunk men with funny misspelings, a different kind of security by any means of sniffing, an eccentric doctor with his eccentric practical jokes, the jaywalker, some "kutusan", and some amnesia patient.

Another Cheche Bureche episode happened on Bubble Gang, where Dad wants to take Cheche and Bureche at his friend's house in Pasig. Bureche thinks that this will be boring and so, Bureche wants to not come with Cheche and Dad. Dad showed up and "Is Bureche had a toothache?" Cheche nodded and Dad decided to bring those two at the birthday party. Cheche will be left at the party and Dad going to bring Bureche at the dentist. ARRGHHH for Bureche! Nice try.

Oily and Greasy are back for some dirty humor at Baklang Grasa. What just happened at Oily's stuff? It's just because that the place is clean that means that those taong grasa can't find something else to eat, until Greasy showed up eating "dirty ice cream". The dirty words coming out to their dirty mouths come throwing on themselves, until some "dirty old man" showed up near Greasy. Does the dirty old man wants some dirty dancing to Oily, or is it one of Oily's dirty tricks?!

Oh well, that's Baklang Grasa on Bubble Gang. LOL The dirtier it gets, the more fun we will get.

Rosalka and iDOL ended in the same date!

Despite the ravaging typhoon happened in the Philippines, and the longest duration of brownouts, did you guys made it to the ending? Two dramas in Philippine TV ended in the same date, October 22, 2010, and those dramas were Rosalka (starring Empress, Matt Evans, and Felix Roco) and iDOL (starring Sarah Geronimo, Sam Milby, and Coco Martin)!

Rosalka ending and iDOL ending

First, let's talk about the Rosalka ending. when Rosa (Empress) persuades an angry mob, the monster Alka released from Rosa's back. Then, Wilfred (Dominic Ochoa) tries to kill Cecille (Mickey Ferriols), but Alka took the shot from Wilfred, henceforth both Rosa and Alka were killed (because Rosa and the monster Alka's lives were connected to one, if Alka dies, Rosa dies too.) Alka turned into a real baby, I saw it. Cecille carries Alka, and the cops arrested Wilfred because he killed Teddy. On the good side, Rosa was still alive! A miracle!

A year has passed and when Rosa, her mother Cecille, Jason (Felix Roco), and Rosa's friends visit Alka's burial. Rosa saw Aries (Matt Evans) and he told Rosa that he was going to study at Manila, and he apologizes for the series of events happened to Rosa. Guess Rosa and Jason were finally be together. That ends the daytime drama possessing a killer beauty, Rosalka.

With Rosalka ended, how about iDOL? Never thought this musical drama was too 35 episodes short.

In the ending, Vince (Sam Milby) and Lando (Coco Martin) fight the kidnappers together to rescue Billie (Sarah Geronimo). The kidnapper killed Lando, and Vince killed the kidnapper who killed Lando. The dying Lando told Billie to take good care of his siblings and he told Vince to take care of Billie. Billie narrated how Lando was her idol in her heart while at the funeral. She really felt how Lando is and why Lando was a good friend to Billie. She knew that this man sacrificed his life not just for Billie, but for his siblings. Then, Billie sang a song. I don't know what was the title of the song, but I cried.

Three months has passed, while Billie's parents went out for some BBQ delivery, one of Lando's siblings cried because...he's the only one who does not go to school! Then, Billie's rival, Dianna, approaches for an apology. Later, there was a charity concert happening, with Billie, Da Vince Code band, and other singers, enjoying singing for a cause. The most interesting is the duet between Vince and Billie.

It's hard to know that Dianna's father, a politician, was not her real father. But it doesn't matter. Dianna's father wants to come to America as a whole family. Back at the concert, Billie said a message about its hard about losing a family. In the past, Billie lost her sibling, and she faced challenges while her parents were imprisoned. So, Billie sang a song not just for the sake of a good friend, Lando, but for herself. By the way, the song was Kahit Kailan.

In the end, Billie and Vince are getting married. Now that's a happy ending, with a matching production number! ♪ You'll always be my number one ♪

Ah, the endings... wish both Empress and Sarah good luck for another projects!

Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi Character Song Album Otogi Songs Best 10

Looks like those who are finished watching the feistiest fairy tale anime titled Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi, and liked it because of the feisty Ryoko Okami, they're finally deserved a treat courtesy from the Ookami-san characters.



With songs courtesy from Ryoko, Rinko, and the others, this must be the collection of character songs sung by the Ookami-san characters that leaves you spending your happy hour with your favorite Ookami-san characters, and hey, leave a tip to the table where you're at! LOL

With ten songs included, these will keep them entertained after weeks spent on watching the Ookami-san anime. Hey guys! What was the title of this CD that includes songs sung by the Ookami-san characters? Oh yeah, it's called Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi Character Song Album Otogi Songs Best 10! No wonder that title of this CD was way long, but I'm sure I'll get a hold of it. Ah, that Ryoko Okami.... she really had her fists going nyaaaaan...

Misshitsu no Sacrifice ~Jitka: Aru Heisa Shisetsu Kara no Dasshutsu~

If you are done with the new mystery suspense game, Misshitsu no Sacrifice, if you have an amount of 600 yen, and your PlaystationStore account active, this must be the chance to obtain the spin-off from the mysterious game revolving the story of five girls searching the truth about the Foundation (aside with multiple endings to choose from).

In this Misshitsu no Sacrifice spin-off, this game allows players to take Jitka in their own hands. What they want on Jitka is up to them (and things never been so complicated as playing the Jitka chapters from Misshitsu no Sacrifice, which are very complicating to solve).

There are so many Event CGs of Jitka to collect. Think you can find it all just by playing the entire game? Besides, the only thing that appeals is the costumes Jitka wears.

Check it out at http://www.d3p.co.jp/jitka_sacrifice/

Sti...AAAARRRRRGGGHHHH!!!!.....bad case of Toyota recall...

Moments during Typhoon Juan (International Name: Megi) wreaks havoc in the Philippines, there's something more disastrous than Typhoon Juan...

IT'S ANOTHER MASS RECALL FROM TOYOTA!

Ugh! There it goes again! Another Toyota recall happened due to the case of faulty fuel pump wiring and brake master cylinder.

Check it out:

http://topnewsbuzz.com/toyota-recall-for-october-2010/91864/

It affects in Japan as well! Here's the list (Japanese only):

http://toyota.jp/recall/2010/1021_2.html

Ugh! I think I'm gonna be sick! They include Crown, Majesta, Harrier (Oh no! The lion man's affected?), Kluger (known as the Highlander), Alphard (Jean Reno's not gonna like this), and the Mark X (the Samurai X is affected too? Hurry up, Koichi Sato-san).

In the Lexus side, they include the Lexus GS and the IS as well (pre-facelifts only).

Not only that, the Toyota vans, the Noah and the Voxy also affected on the recall, but in the case of some optional equipment...

Here's the scoop:

http://toyota.jp/recall/2010/1021_1.html

Never thought this will be the worst case in Toyota's history as the recall continues to plunge.

The Jeep - Call of Duty Black Ops Collaboration vehicle

Just moments before the latest Call of Duty game, Call of Duty Black Ops, comes out in stores this November, I never noticed that Chrysler Group, LLC and Activision prepped up a collaboration car made for Jeep enthusiasts and seasoned Call of Duty players alike.

This special edition Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Black Ops edition was made just for the fans of the hit shooter game that was a sensational hit worldwide.

I read that info on that site:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/19/2011-jeep-wrangler-call-of-duty-black-ops-edition/

This is cool! This special Wrangler will be the epitome among Call of Duty nerds everywhere! Never realized that macho and geek combined into one unique package!

Again, What's an EGOIST?!

Yesterday, Nissan launched the redesigned and level-upped R35 GT-R, which will be expected to be sold in Japan this November and soon in other countries, and how this upgraded VR engine stack up against the likes of the Lexus LFA coming soon.

Today, my mind gets me upon witnessing the newest addition of the GT-R R35 lineup, which consists in regular and Spec V. Just what in the JDM world is the GT-R EGOIST?

Following the launch of the R35 GTR minor change, this new addition, the GT-R Egoist, can be the most luxurious version of the Nissan GT-R lineup. Today, I am going to write my first impressions about the GT-R Egoist.

Formerly this car would have been called the Spec M, due to the past about the R34 Skyline GT-R M-Spec, but the Egoist name is just a perfect fit to name this luxurious version of the King of Japanese sports cars. Now onto the details, the GT-R Egoist is somewhat identical to the GT-R Spec V in terms of performance but here's a quick surprise about the GT-R Egoist.

The EGOIST has choice of over 20 interior color combinations that can be a similarity to the Lexus LS' L-Select interior customization. Those interior combinations felt like I've been eating various ice cream flavors while taking a joyride with the GT-R.

The brown interior in the GT-R Egoist really tastes like Coffee-flavored ice cream. Yum!

Orange-colored seats on the GT-R Egoist kinda gets more of an Orange Juice. In other words, when I seat here, it felt like I'm drinking orange juice.

But the most eccentric color combination for the GT-R Egoist is:

PINK! Pink-colored seats can be an oddity for the R35 GT-R Egoist. I mean who would order the GT-R Egoist with that kind of interior color? Pink with the black/red dashboard? Not that type for a hardcore car enthusiast but I bet only a woman can drive that car with that kind of interior.

Those 20 interior combinations can be more like the flight stewardesses saying "Coffee, tea, orange juice" all the time. The main question is, if you have the chance to buy the GT-R Egoist, which interior combination do you want? Some like it brown, some like it white, some like it coffee, and few like it pink. But everything's OK because this is an exclusive Egoist treat you will never forget.

For a trivia, the Egoist interior were made possible by Seton Company, Inc., in Muelheim, Germany, a company specializes in leather. Take note that the Wajima Lacquer badging for the GT-R was made possible by the renowned Japanese lacquer craftsman, Sakae Kubota. 

Needless to say that this Egoist carries every single world-class detail from world-class people.

In Japan, when if its on sale this November, there are eccentric dealer options available for the GT-R Egoist, such as the Tote Bag (with a choice of brown or white) and a racing suit hanger to hang your clothes.

The Egoist is the best GT-R variant for those who want to customize the GT-R's interior the way they want the same was as what they did on the Lexus LS' L-Select program. It's so sweet, that the interior color can be mixed and matched depending on your type. Do you think someone would go for the GT-R Egoist with the pink interior? I think so, but there are other interior combinations offered to give out its "coffee, tea, orange juice" experience for the wealthy. 

Now all we need is some in-flight meal to enjoy ourselves.

More info (Japanese only):

http://www2.nissan.co.jp/GT-R/m.html