Nissan Z34 Fairlady Z/370Z - Forza 3 Owner's View

Nissan Z34 at the Touge

Nissan Z34 at the U.K.

FINAL IMPRESSIONS: The Nissan Z34 Fairlady Z or 370Z in global markets was launched since December 2008 and it caused a major phenomenon that this premier Japanese sports car still carries the tradition of being a Z-car. Above all, some Filipinos in the U.S. who are playing Forza Motorsport 3 do prefer using the Z34 because it was designed by some Filipino named Randy Rodriguez, if you know what I mean. And a little FYI though, the Philippine-made ROTA Wheels made an appearance as well. If I can make a suggestion, my favorite ROTA Wheel would be the Tarmac 3 and if I do fit it on the Z34, well what can you say? Stand up be proud!

Anyway, about the Z34, it looks somewhat drastic to master but once I get the hang of it, this is somewhat a wrecking force to be reckoned with, not as a track-burning vehicle but it can also be a good drifter, or good at evading rivals in a game of Tag Virus Infection. Even when the Nissan Fairlady Z (Z34) created from the masters of Nissan Premium Factory, it was a festive treat for JDM lovers everywhere. Happy to say that this is probably one of the best JDM cars appeared on Forza 3 aside from the Lexus IS F and Nissan GT-R R35.

About that IM@S anime...

In case you missed it, Tokyo Broadcasting System or TBS finally aired the pilot episode of THE IDOLM@STER anime series that highlights the normal lives of the idols from 765 Productions. On the pilot, all the main characters showed up in one episode! From Haruka Amami, Hibiki Ganaha, Miki Hoshii, Makoto Kikuchi, Chihaya Kisaragi, Takane Shijou, Yukiho Hagiwara, Mami Futami, Yayoi Takatsuki, Iori Minase, Ami Futami, Azusa Miura, and producer Ritsuko Akizuki. That anime highlights the reality of the 765 Production Idols. It asks questions like what are they doing and how are they react to one another.

After highlighting the reality among the idols, the pilot episode closes with the song "The World Is All One" which is the theme song from THE IDOLM@STER 2 video game on XBOX 360.

Gosh, I personally don't like the voice acting of Chiaki Takahashi, who played as Azusa Miura, because her voice sounds エロイ and irritated me a lot. Since that Rie Kugimiya's taking a lot of roles after being Kanzaki H. Aria from the recently ended Aria the Scarlet Ammo, she came back to reprise the video game role of Iori Minase, our favorite. Why Kugyu came back? Who knows, it's a coincidence but fine for us. Also, after being Fan Rinin from Infinite Stratos, Asami Shimoda came back to reprise her dual roles as Ami and Mami Futami. The voice actresses from the IM@S video game reprise their roles on the TV anime series and gosh, all is forgiven despite the boring detailing.

Like it or not?

Check out the official site:

http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/idolmaster-anime/

Ssangyong Chairman W "Big Minor Change"

2012 Ssangyong Chairman W

The flagship of Ssangyong known as the Chairman W is been here for only three years since its inception on February 2008 but the Mahindra-owned Korean car company seems to be ready on the "offensive" side after the launch of the Classy Utility Vehicle known as Korando C, launched since late February 2011, and the executive medium-sized Chairman H New Classic, launched since May 2011. For the 2012 model year, the Ssangyong Chairman W received its first minor change but this latest minor change seems to be somewhat familiar...

2012 Ssangyong Chairman W

As we know it, the Korean-made Ssangyong Chairman W is somewhat a Korean clone of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) but for the latest minor change, this is somewhat puzzling because it has the headlight of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221), the grille of the Hyundai Equus VI, and the rear view of the BMW 5-Series (F10) that makes sense that combining the elements of three luxury premium sedans into one unorthodox packaging.

2012 Ssangyong Chairman W interior

The premium interior of the Ssangyong Chairman W hasn't changed but overall, the premium comfort of this Korean premium sedan looks somewhat fascinating. With the Harman Kardon audio system, you can experience perfect sound quality from listening to music and watching movies on the go. You would be surprised that this is one superior threat to the fifth generation Toyota Crown Majesta and Hyundai Equus VI as if your judgment over Asian premium sedans is just a general classification and it can be an expected feat.

The CW600 variant offers the XGi3200 (3.2L 6-cylinder DOHC) engine that produces 225PS/6,600rpm of power while the CW700 variant offers the XGi3600 (3.6L 6-cylinder DOHC) engine that produces 250PS/6,600rpm of power output. The flagship V8 5000 variant offers none other than the powerful XGi5000 (5.0L V8 Dual Spark) engine that produces a majestic 306PS/5,600rpm of power output. Most are equipped with the E-Tronic Benz 7-speed automatic transmission with Manual Mode for smoother shifting but less fun for the hardcore owner. Some variants may get the 4-TRONIC (4WD) system to tackle various roads no matter what it takes. It even comes with 10 airbags, Intelligent Electronic Control Suspension, and Active Cruise Control.

The new Ssangyong Chairman W is available in four exterior colors; Classic Black, Diamond Silver, Grand White, and Sapphire Black.

My comment:
After launching the Korando C and the Chairman H minor change, Ssangyong's offensive plan continues with the launch of the Chairman W minor change. Although it has the headlamps of the S-Class, the grille of the Equus VI, and the rear view of the 5-series, it's good to know that this car is made in Korea, not made in China because of its reputation of cloning cars, you know what I'm saying? It wasn't easy being a flagship sedan that competes with the Hyundai Equus VI and the Toyota Crown Majesta but the new Chairman W is the Korean flagship you may want to consider being the first Korean full-size premium sedan that offered the 5.0L V8 engine. We are getting anxious to get a hold of its charismatic beauty and its excessive simplicity but the new Chairman W is something to be considered refined and valiant.

Photo: Ssangyong Motor Company

IKAW ANG LOLA!

On the July 6, 2011 episode of Banana Split Daily Servings, Pooh's here again on ANO NGA KAYA and imagines that what if anything is always closed...

OUCH!

Nothing to watch...

Potty break

YUCK! Good thing we invented the "close-open" system for our daily lives. ANO NGA KAYA?

Art Throb's Junk Art

TIME TO PUT A PILE OF GARBAGE TO ARTISTIC USE! Kuya Art, the Art Throb, teaches us how to make "junk art" with junk, junk, junk, junk, junk, junk, junk, junk, and more....junk.

IKAW ANG LOLA!

Guess what, Bratty's here again on another "IKAW ANG" attempt and this time, he's looking for some old woman on IKAW ANG LOLA!

The result? LOLA wins in a game of Shaggity Shaggity Sha Po Po thanks for having her mouth retainer fell off! IKAW ANG LOLA!

Joey Gosiengfao's Temptation Island

Joey Gosiengfao's Temptation Island

Year: 2011

Filmmaker: Regal Entertainment, Inc., GMA Films

Cast: Rufa Mae Quinto, Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff, Marian Rivera, John "Sweet" Lapus, Aljur Abrenica, Tom Rodriguez, Mikael Daez

Directed by: Chris Martinez

Based on the classic Pinoy movie by Joey Gosiengfao, the 2011 version of Temptation Island is the struggle of survival of survivors stuck on one deserted island. Heart Evangelista (Dwarfina) as Virginia, Lovi Poe as Serafina, Solenn Heussaff as Pura, and Marian Rivera (Marimar, Darna, Endless Love) as Cristina, are the contestants who are competing for the crown of Ms. Manila Sunshine. Their rivalry are tested on the deserted island where sexiness is the main target. The most crazy item on the 2011 version of Temptation Island is Serafina's maid, Nympha, played by Rufa Mae Quinto (Bubble Gang), also memorable is the dialog "I will sell my soul to the devil for a fresh glass of water" said by a character played by John "Sweet" Lapus (Here Comes The Bride) as Joshua.

The storyline for the 2011 version seems to be O.A. but all can forgiven with the hotness led by Heart, Lovi, Solenn, and Marian because the term "temptation" is the key role in Temptation Island. One thing that also made it more boring are the hunks on Temptation Island, especially Aljur Abrenica (Machete) as Alfred, Tom Rodriguez as Umberto, and Mikael Daez as Ricardo. It's difficult to distinguish what are the minor changes occurred on the new 2011 version of Temptation Island but still remains true to its original roots.

Most of them admit that they love the new Temptation Island thanks to the fanservice led by the girls of the movie, but not Nympha because she's Serafina's maid and she's only good at her Rufa Mae trademark punch lines. It was the best big thing under the supervision of Mother Lily Monteverde and congratulations for making it one heck of a blazing treat that made "fanservice" to the next level!

Are you ready to sell your soul to the devil for a fresh glass of water? Don't say we didn't warn you...

The all new 2011 Ford Explorer! It's Crazy!

2011 Ford Explorer

Ford Group Philippines announced the launch of the all new 2011 Ford Explorer, which will go on sale this October, which of course The Covenant Car Company will launch the luxurious Chevrolet Traverse too.

Scoop:

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/ford-group-philippines-shows-off-new-explorer

Of course, the first to get is the 3.5L TiVCT V6 engine that delivers the power of a V8 engine with the best in class fuel economy.

While details remain slim for now, we expect that this new model will be here this October! It's Crazy!

Mang Ben's new hairdo made us look BANGAG

Mang Ben's new hair!

In another Mang Ben on the June 6, 2011 episode of Banana Split Daily Servings, Mang Ben visits the beauty parlor for some new hairdo. Turns out, Mang Ben's new hairdo ended up like a tree because his hair is color green!

Letterman turns BANGUS into BANGAG!

Alpha Bert combines BOTE and CHA CHA to make it BOTCHA!

Speaking of which, another round of Alpha Bert vs. Letterman steps on; Letterman meddles the fish vendor by turning BANGUS into BANGAG! Alpha Bert steps on and time for plan B. Alpha Bert combines the words BOTE and CHA CHA to make them into BOTCHA! The fishes got BOTCHA, Letterman smelled it, and the cops arrested Letterman framed for selling BOTCHA!