GT5 Remote Racing 101

Song played on my Personal BGM: Design for Tomorrow SACROMONTE MIX by Morgan Fisher

From the album: NON MON -Morgan Fisher CM Works-

Hey GT5 players! I think some of you never heard of Remote Racing right? Even when Remote Racing was implied on the Version 1.06 since February 2011, I think you guys never heard of it and focused on just online A-spec races.

I tried Remote Racing and it doesn't matter how my B-Spec drivers win or lose. What matters most is their participation. The more times they participate, the more cash you'll redeem after you select Receive Prizes on your B-Spec driver you shared online.

First off, share your B-Spec driver (or drivers if you have many) online by enable "Share with Friends". After sharing your B-Spec driver online, go to the [Community] section under [My Home]. At the [Community] section, select [Remote Race]. It can be found under the [My Lounge].

At the [Remote Race] section, select which race you want to start. Please take note that up to 16 B-Spec racers are allowed to race. When you select a race, you can choose your own B-Spec drivers. After selecting your own B-Spec driver, you can add your friends' B-Spec driver. Just remember that you need to have your friend shared his/her own B-Spec drivers.

If you want a replay of your hosted B-Spec race, turn on [Save Replay]. When you select [Enter Server Standby Mode When Race Ends], it will automatically set to Server Standby Mode after the race.

What happens if you are in Server Standby Mode? There's a catch, you can initiate Remote Races anywhere from your PC, laptop, tablet, or smart phones. Have your computer set to the official Gran Turismo website. No matter which language you're on, select GT5 My Home and log in using your Playstation Network account. At the GT5 My Home page, when you see the word "You are now ready to start a remote race", just click it and a pop up window will appear, using the same procedures what you did at your PS3; select a race, choose your own B-Spec driver, choose your friends' B-Spec drivers, and then click [Start Race].

Keep that in mind that the higher the B-Spec driver's level, the more this driver has an edge on winning battles but it doesn't matter. Participation is the key.

Remote Racing is a new way to play Gran Turismo no matter where you are. Just leave your PS3 to Server Standby mode, walk away, and set Remote Races no matter where you are! Cool! While you were gone, your driver will gain more cash just for you!

Class dismissed! Have fun using Remote Racing!

Winning the Korean COTY award makes the Kia K5 an EPIC RIDE!

2011 Kia K5

Launched at the Busan International Motor Show since late April 2010, outclassed the YF Sonata in sales, now famous for its "Epic Ride" advert, Kia's K5 (known worldwide as the third-generation Optima) awarded as South Korea's 2010-2011 Car of the Year!

Scoop:

http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2934008

AWARD!

Once you're driving the award-winning K5, brace yourself with the policeman, bad guy, God of the sea, alien, and the ancient chief come getting their hands on Kia's world best medium sedan that is not your average midsize sedan.

Anyway, congratulations for the Kia K5/Optima for winning the award!

Now, South Koreans will have to wish for the T-GDi variant and the hybrid variant of the epic K5 to come to the South Korean market soon! ^^

This robot looks familiar...

Kuya Keem meets Demobot from Inkredibulok!

Hey this robot from the March 28 episode of Banana Split Daily Servings looks familiar...

Wasn't that the evil robot named "Demobot" from the Goin Bulilit special episode called "Inkredibulok" that was aired since January 16, 2011?

Huh, looks like Demobot showed up for the second time to mess Kuya Keem!

First attack

The first round of the 2011 Formula One Grand Prix at Melbourne, Australia ended with reigning F1 champ since 2010, Sebastian Vettel, winning the first round thanks to his pole position during the qualifying round.

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/27/2011-australian-grand-prix-comes-straight-from-a-land-down-under/

Not bad for S. Vettel! (^_^;)

The end of F1 2011 round one made Red Bull Racing - Renault to the 1st place at 35 points while McLaren-Mercedes landed 2nd at 26 points, and Ferrari made it on 3rd place with 18 poitns.

Further details;

1) http://www.formula1.com/results/season/

2) http://www.formula1.com/results/team/

3) http://www.formula1.com/results/driver/

See you guys in Malaysia for Round 2!

BMW 6-Series Coupe and Convertible (F12/F13) Full Model Change

2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible and
2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe

Since 2003, BMW returned the 6-Series as a grand touring sports car for the elite customers. The old Chris Bangle design from the previous BMW 6-Series truly captivated most men in their 30's to 50's because of its masculine looks, smart technology, and ravaging performance.

Now, in 2011, the BMW 6-Series was progressed even further on its latest full model change, designated by the chassis codes F12 on the Convertible and F13 on the Coupe form. In an unexpected twist, the Convertible variant of the new BMW 6-Series will be the first to be available to the European market this Spring while the new 6-Series Coupe will be follow shortly this Summer or Autumn, depending on market conditions.

Heavily influenced from the 2010 BMW 6-Series Coupe Concept at the 2010 Mondial D' Automobile at Paris, France, the new 6-Series boasted an impressive elegance in the front and back. What puzzles me is the new rear view that is somewhat similar to the Nissan Silvia S15. What an unexpected twist for this new generation 6-Series.

Available as of press time is the choice of two engines; the N55B30 3.0L L6 TwinPower TurboValvetronic engine and a N63B44 4.4L TwinPower Turbo direct injection engine. The N55B30 engine is loaded with 320 PS of power, 450 Nm or torque, and can reach 5,7 seconds on the 0-100km run. The N63B44 engine, on the other hand, is loaded with about 408 PS of power, 600 Nm or torque, and can go for about 5 seconds on the 0-100km run. Both of these engines are loaded with an 8-speed Sports automatic gearbox and comes with an idling stop system courtesy of BMW EfficientDynamics that allows these majestic engines to shut off when stopped on the traffic, giving it an optimized fuel efficiency and less emissions. Another eco-warrior made for the elite drivers.

My thoughts about the 6-Series:
As of press time, the new 6-Series got themselves turbocharged, which is a good news for those turbo-hungry car addicts, but the bad news was there's no manual transmission yet for the new 6-Series. On the other hand, the new 6-Series is destined to be an eco-warrior thanks to the idling stop feature courtesy of BMW EfficientDynamics, which shuts down the engine automatically when stopped.

Because of the unexpected twist, only the Convertible variant will be first to be on sale, starting at the ridiculous pricing of just 83,300 Euros (or if it hits in the Philippines, an unbelievable pricing of a possible 9.6 million Philippine Pesos may occur) for the 640i Convertible. Should Asian Carmakers Corporation bring this new model to the Philippines soon? I don't know and I'm not a future gazer you know but still, this turbocharged model really hits the spot! Looks like the Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio are going to be upset with this one!

Photo: BMW AG

Peugeot 308 minor change advert is ♪walking on the rain♪

This latest commercial for the Peugeot 308 minor change looks intensive. Seeing a woman getting soaked in the rain sounds original for that ad and the 308 minor change really hits the spot!

Speaking of somebody asking what was that song played on this latest Peugeot 308 ad, the song played on the new 308 ad is "Walking in the Rain" by "Flash and the Pan" and this song really connects to the intensive commercial for the new 308.

A very intensive commercial with a very relaxing song!♫

One day at Barrier Audi - About the 3rd generation A8

Aggressive approach

After getting myself motivated from the Super Bowl commercial (you know, the Release the Hounds commercial), I visited the Barrier Audi dealer in Bellevue to check out the new, third-generation Audi A8. Like what they said, luxury has progressed.

Mastering the weapon

On hold

Ready

First attack

Upon getting inside, I felt I was some kind of a corporate mercenary in Berlin, but the new A8 is just the tour de force for the elite customers looking for something far advanced than the Lexus LS, BMW 7-Series, or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The dashboard looks remarkable, the MMI system doesn't look shabby, and I even tried to get a hold of its handwriting recognition!

Choose your selection

Which fits best?

The MMI is good

I need to listen to some classical music

iPod Connectivity

The MMI interface on the new A8 is exceptional. Also, I even managed to try out its iPod connectivity. Never know it offered some high tech features on this majestic premium sedan but the pricing really scrambled my mind.

WHOA! Someone left a PSP!

In case you're wondering, I got behind the wheel of the LWB variant of the new A8, but despite its long wheelbase, it's still the sharp-dressed A8 I've ever experience.

Every master needs a weapon

It makes me feel like a commander when getting inside the new A8. Looks like this is great before hearing the Kenny G. LOL The new A8 escaped the confinement of old luxury and luxury has progressed. A brilliant masterpiece created by Audi.