Zonda R - The ultimate Zonda ever made...

Song played on my Personal BGM: Zombie by The Cranberries

From the album: No Need to Argue

The Phantom of the Shutokou

This is known to be the ultimate Zonda ever built for circuit racing purposes only. It was the kind of Zonda that can accumulate at top speed of 350km/h, 0-100km/h in 2.7 seconds, and it achieved a Nurburgring Nordschelife in 6:47.50, making it the fastest of the non-series/road-legal vehicles attempted. This is the Pagani Zonda R, the ultimate Pagani Zonda ever built.

The Zonda R rattles the expressway

When I first laid my eyes on the Pagani Zonda R, it was like that it was the most wonderful machine I have ever encountered. Upon hearing the engine start, this was a complete madman. I definitely want to hear the engine start of the Zonda R again and again until I pass out. Anyway, the Zonda R is a carbon-fiber bodied car that weighs to an impressive 1070kg, a reputation that this should have been gained the title of "SUPERLEGGERA" of non-series/road-legal vehicles but forget about it. The Zonda R is powered by a 6.0 L AMG V12 engine found in the Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR, which produces 740HP of power, 523ft-lb of torque, top speed of 350km/h, 0-100km/h in 2.7 seconds, and it achieved a Nurburgring Nordschelife in 6:47.50. We sure know that watching some car magazine shows like Top Gear and Fifth Gear really payed off about the ferocious power of the Zonda R.

Here in Gran Turismo 5, you are seeking it as an enemy but once you have the Zonda R in your hands, you seek to this car as an ally. For that, you can upgrade the Zonda R's 6.0L AMG V12 engine to a maximum power of 815HP just by buying the High RPM Range Turbo Kit. It's up to you to decide which Suspension setting fits best on the Zonda R. The right suspension setting leads to greater cornering and greater lap times.

Attempting for the Nurburgring official record

Whoever owns the Zonda R on GT5 are often willing to show off their manly lap record that is on par against the Zonda R official record at the Nurburgring but this is just for fun. When the Zonda R's traction control is off, this one's extremely hard to control, even the launch is simply hard to handle. It takes practice and once you have the edge, you'll learn how to take advantage of the Zonda R's true self without the driving aids.

The Pagani Zonda R's Japan arrival

Patience is a virtue for those who have the keys to the Zonda R but if they want to take a break after rigorous battles, they can bring it outside for Photo Travel since the Zonda R is a Premium Tier car that costs 2,600,000 Credits and requires an A-Spec/B-Spec level of 23. This race car is all about respect. Once you're pushing to the limit, you'll never resist the temptation of speed. You should be happy about the way the Pagani Zonda R behaves but this car has limitations. Players online should know that once they looked at your Zonda R, they'll have some choices to make. Will they welcome you or not? That is the question only your mind can answer.

インサイトのマイナーチェンジ

2012 Honda Insight

Well, it had to happen. After being on the market for about two years since its debut on February 2009, the Honda Insight (Honda Green Machine 001) will get its first minor change and its slated to debut on this month's Frankfurt Motor Show.

PRESS RELEASE:

96 g/km* for the 2012 Honda Insight

The launch of the 2012 Honda Insight at Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) 2011 in September reaffirms Honda's commitment to reducing CO2 emissions.

The 2012 Insight is now even more environmentally friendly producing just 96 g/km* of CO2. Fuel economy and emissions have been improved by means of enhanced aerodynamics and powertrain efficiency. Reduced engine friction , Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) and better air conditioning, benefiting from a new cold storage system, all contribute to lower fuel consumption.

The Insight also receives a fresh exterior design including a new front grille. The slimmed tail spolier allows for a wider rear glass area, and combining this with a modified tail gate garnish and a reduction in the size of the wiper motor unit results in overall increased rear visibility.

Adjustments have been made to the engine and suspension for an overall improvement to ride comfort and stability. The features within the interior have also been enhanced for a superior quality.

More details will be announced at launch.

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/02/honda-details-2012-insight-refinements-mpg-improvements-ahead-o/

There is a rumor that the Insight minor change will get a LEA-MF6 (1.5L SOHC i-VTEC) engine which was equipped on the Honda CR-Z and this will be labeled as "Insight Exclusive". A certain Minkara blogger told that when he was at some Honda dealership...

Scoop: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/521893/blog/23684494/

If his rumors are true, there will be such thing as a Insight Exclusive (インサイト・エクスクルーシブ).

More information coming soon...

Bird's Avenue again...

What just happened on the September 2, 2011 episode of Lokomoko?

- Ukay-ukay gags

- Let's go back to Bird's Avenue for some jokes with the birds!

- The doctors' struggles against the Dengue outbreak

- Time for another Whose Line Is It...Anyhow?!

1) Hay buhay. Patay na patay ang negosyo! - Punerarya

2) Hindi lahat ng puti, malinis! - Dirty White

3) Hindi lahat ng party, masaya - 3rd party

4) I'll be watching you! - CCTV camera

5) Kaya kong bigyan ng kahulugan ang lahat sa buhay mo - dictionary

6) Kailanan hindi bagay sa akin ang long hair - ilong

7) Malayo ang tingin, wala namang tinatanaw - umiihi

"SA GERMS MALUPIT SA BUDGET SULIT!"

What just happened on the September 2, 2011 episode of Bubble Gang?

- Physical Examination gags have them saying "Maghubad Ka Na"

- Let's examine mixed languages from mixed ancestries

Milagros Stolichnaya (Russian - Ilocano)

Manolito Uy (Chinese - Batangenyo)

Princess Elizabeth Bito-on (British - Cebuano)

Gottfried Baddeo (German - Baklesh)

Jimmy Santos Bryant (Black - Carabao)

Rosaminda Dela Cruz (Spanish - Utal)

- Meet a different kind of serial killer - the GUITAR SERIAL KILLER who kills people by music

- Mr. Assimo at the boutique

- How Bureche take advantage of classmate Boobsie

Bureche and Boobsie

- Sa gerns malupit sa budget sulit! Bubble Gang does Pride Antibacterial by gagging this commercial as BRIDE ANTIBACTERIAL! Ganda!

Bubble Gang does Pride Antibacterial!

- Mr Assimo at the house

- Push Back and Sukli are on a all-out duel to battle Boy Pick Up on Pickup Lines! (By demand, here are the Pickup Lines offered. KATAHIMIKAN! GO!)

Push Back

Sukli

Boy Pick Up

1) Crayola ka ba? Kasi binigyan mo ng kulay ang mundo ko!

2) Pagod ka ba? Dahil lagi kang tumatakbo sa isip ko...

3) Ang happiness, hindi nagsisimula sa letter H. Nagsisimula siya sa letter U!

4) Bubuyog ka ba? Dahil ako ang honey mo!

5) Hindi kita kaya sa suntukan. Dahil sa tingin mo pa lang, knockout ako!

6) Di kita kaya sa baseball. Kasi favorite color ko...yellow...

7) Basura ka ba? Kasi kung saan saan kita nakikita!

8) Kilala ka ba ni Manny Pacquiao? Hindi rin...

- It's a sermon of death sentence...

- Discover who is "BOY BAHO"

- Bubble Gang introduces their own "Pinoy Mutants" that will put superheroes to shame...

- Mr. Assimo at the office

- Time for Joktibee: Ang Lasing, at the police station, and at the classroom

- Iyotube in LIKE A G6

Melissa's tips to slip past your Misis when you're home late

Melissa Ricks showed us top five tips for us to slip past our Misis when we're home late on LISTA NI MELISSA!

5) Tell her that there was a contest going on your office

4) Tell her that you and your kid are playing Hide & Seek

3) Tell her that you have amnesia

2) Tell her that you were kidnapped

1) Tell her that you're going to work

...and these were Melissa's tips to slip past your Misis when you're home late on LISTA NI MELISSA!

The thief

THIS JUST IN on ANG TV PATROL: The thief who got someone else's movie passes was caught! This thief stole the movie passes because he wants to watch WEDDING TAYO, WEDDING HINDI!

Official Automobil Lamborghini carbon fiber bags

Lamborghini carbon fiber bags

Don't worry, they're not made by Tonino Lamborghini (although most Globe users facing raps during the Globe Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini scandal), these carbon fiber bags were made byt "the real" Automobil Lamborghini, makers of the legendary Miura, Countach, Diablo, Murcielago, Gallardo, and the latest Aventador.

We can imagine that this can be great unless if someone is cosplaying Railgun's Kiyama-sensei (cue: the Lamborghini Gallardo).

Scoop:

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/lamborghini-creates-carbon-fiber-bag-collection

Jeep Wrangler Modern Warfare 3

2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty MW3 Edition

After the success of the Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Black Ops edition, the collaboration between Jeep and the Call Of Duty series gets even further as the Jeep Wrangler Call Of Duty MW3 was unveiled.

To be released this November, the same month when COD: MW3 will be released, this special Jeep Wrangler will be available in 2-door and 4-door variants. It is available in two colors such as Black and Bright Silver and it includes special Call of Duty badges on the side view and a special Call of Duty spare tire cover.

We sure know that the 2012MY Jeep Wrangler will be featured on the incoming COD: MW3 video game this early November and this will be major PWNage to frag more noobs!

Further reading:

http://www.netcarshow.com/jeep/2012-wrangler_call_of_duty_mw3/

Eurasian Wagon Shootout - Avensis vs. Accord Tourer vs. i40

2012 Toyota Avensis

2012 Honda Accord Tourer

2012 Hyundai i40

Those three Eurasian sports wagons; the Toyota Avensis, the Honda Accord Tourer, and the Hyundai i40, truly have something in common. They are family wagons from Asian car manufacturers and they share the same European Elegance because of its design, quality, and performance. Most of these three have the European Premium but which of these three European Premium sports wagons is mostly a "suitable" type?

CASE ONE:

Slated to go on sale in Japan this month, with limited to 300 units available, the new Toyota Avensis returns with a new face and a whole new attitude. The only offering for the Euro Style Wagon is the entry-level 2.0 Xi variant but rumor has it that there will be a facelift next year and it will gain an additional variant. OK, let's not talk about it for now but let's examine what's up with the Avensis. Since it was designed and engineered in United Kingdom, the new Avensis comes with a stylish European design which is highly attractive in the eyes of Japanese consumers. The interior looks somewhat luxurious but a lack of audio system made Japanese customers have to make do with aftermarket audio systems or "Dealer Option" navigation systems offered from dealerships all over Japan.

The Avensis is powered with the 3ZR-FAE (2.0L DOHC Dual VVT-i Valvematic) engine that provides a power output of 152PS and 14.6km/L of fuel economy (10-15 Mode). The standard transmission is the Super CVT-i with a 7-speed Manual Mode which is highly essential on open roads. With Sport Mode on, the Avensis takes advantage of the Euro-tuned suspension for agile cornering on the touge. If you went for a city driving, you should be fine with the CVT but when you're out in the open and want to go for fun, you can switch it to Manual Mode to take control of the seven gears. The new Avensis is highly focused more on the driver's confidence.

CASE TWO:

Arrived in Japan in December 2008 and later received a minor change since February 2011, the Accord Tourer (CW1/CW2) is the wagon version of the Honda Accord (CU1/CU2) sedan. It might have the same prospects as the Toyota Avensis rival but based on my view, I think the Accord Tourer is much more attractive than the Avensis in terms of styling and interior. Today, there are two kinds of Accord Tourer models to choose from such as the entry-level 20TL and the flagship Type-S grade. The 20TL comes with a R20A (2.0L SOHC i-VTEC) engine that produces 156PS of power and 13.2km/L and the Type-S comes with a K24A (2.4L DOHC i-VTEC) engine that produces 206PS of power and 11.4km/L of fuel economy. These fuel economy numbers might not be as good as the Avensis but in power, the Accord Tourer Type S is our best bet. As noticed, the Accord Tourer comes with a 5-speed semi-auto transmission with Manual Mode but I think five gears can be somewhat a lacking to me.

CASE THREE:

This is a new entry from Hyundai and its slated to replace the i30CW although it has no direct successor after the upcoming i30 Full Model Change soon, the European Premium sports wagon, the Hyundai i40, was designed from Hyundai's R&D Center at Russelsheim, Germany, and manufactured at Hyundai's Ulsan plant at South Korean. It is believed that this is "Korea's Avensis Fighter" but can the Hyundai i40 keep up with the likes of its Eurasian rivals such as the Honda Accord Tourer and Toyota Avensis? What about Euro rivals such as the Renault Megane Estate, Volkswagen Passat Variant, and Peugeot 508 SW? Not sure but be patient. As for me, I don't like the front view of the Korean-spec Hyundai i40 but as for the side view and rear view, it really resembles like the Honda Accord Tourer and I really like it. The biggest impression for me is the interior. With such interior design, this beats the Toyota Avensis and the Honda Accord Tourer by a long shot! I am highly impressed about the interior design and there is a special feature that these two didn't have which is none other than the "Luggage Rail System", a first of its class feature for cargo stability.

Under the hood, the Hyundai i40 comes with two engine types such as a newly developed 1.7L CRDi-VGT engine and the newly-developed Nu 2.0 GDi engine. The new 1.7L CRDi-VGT produces 140PS of power and 18.0km/L while the new Nu 2.0 GDi engine creates 178PS of power and 13.1km/L of fuel economy. They are both come with a 6-speed semi-auto transmission with Paddle Shifters, making it on par against the Honda Accord Tourer.

The verdict: The Avensis, Accord Tourer, and the i40, really have impressive European design, European packaging, and European performance. Only one I will call it the best and I'll choose not just one but two Eurasian wagons; the Accord Tourer and the i40! Sorry Avensis, but see you on your next facelift....

Hyundai i40

Some say that a Korean car manufacturer created a vehicle that would take on the likes of other Eurasian cars such as the Toyota Avensis and the Honda Accord Tourer. Some say that this car was been designed at Russelsheim, Germany and manufactured at Ulsan, South Korea. All we know is that car is called the Hyundai i40.

2012 Hyundai i40

Hyundai Motor Company's European Premium sport wagon, the i40, is designed to take on the likes of other European designed sport wagons from Japan such as the Toyota Avensis and the Honda Accord Tourer. Originally that car would have been sold only to European countries but South Korea wants a slice of this station wagon. By demand, Hyundai began pre-orders of the European premium i40 since late August before the i40 officially went on sale at South Korea this September 1.

The Hyundai i40 is the wagon cousin of the Hyundai YF Sonata and according to Hyundai, the i40's design was penned from the Genus concept car as seen on 2006 Geneva Motor Show. Because wagons play an important role in Europe, the Hyundai i40 is designed to be more sophisticated and sporty to bring more "European Elegance" in the eyes. This design stays true to its "Fluidic Sculpture" design philosophy.

2012 Hyundai i40 interior

The i40 European Premium sport wagon features a European Premium interior that is beyond compare against the Honda Accord Tourer and the Toyota Avensis. Once you're sitting in the driver seat of the i40, you will experience a whole new romance this car company would like to know about. The Super Vision Cluster with 4.2-inch TFT LCD provides the driver a clear view of what's happening around the i40. A Dual Full-Auto Air Conditioner is added on the Hyundai i40 that makes it more essential to the passengers who wanted a cool interior at hot summer days and a warm interior at cold Autumn days at Seoul but this was just an option to replace the standard Manual Air Conditioner. An available DMB Navigation System with AM/FM radio and CD/MP3/DVD player gives a whole new meaning to the word "infotainment" and there is also a feature that allows you to slot inside your SD Memory Card for more. There is also a feature that brings more luggage convenience to the i40, something that its rivals failed to achieve, is called the Luggage Rail System. This rail system comes with the self-retracting adjustable straps for cargo stability.

 

2012 Hyundai i40

Despite being a sports wagon, the Hyundai i40 drives more European than being Korean thanks to its European-tuned suspension for agile cornering that is more likely to be beyond compare than the Toyota Avensis and the Honda Accord Tourer. A new Sports Mode System provides the driver three different modes to choose from depending on fuel economy, balance, and power. What's more that there are two different engines available for this sport wagon such as the newly-developed 1.7L VGT diesel engine and the newly developed Nu 2.0 GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine. The 1.7L CRDi-VGT engine provides 140PS of power output and 18.0km/L of fuel economy while the Nu 2.0 GDi engine comes with 178PS of power and 13.1km/L. Both are equipped with the 6-speed semi-auto transmission with paddle shifters, necessary to bring more "fun" to this European Premium sport wagon.

European cars need to be more advanced with safety features and the Hyundai i40 gets the memo. First off, the Vehicle Stability Management takes advantage of the driving aids such as the Cornering Lamp, Vehicle Dynamics Control, Electronic Parking Brake and MDPS. The Full Adaptive HID Headlamps takes advantage of lighting on cornering for enhanced safety on nighttime driving. What's more interesting is the self-parking feature called SPAS (Smart Parking Assist System) that allows the car to park itself. We call it "cheats" but this system never cheats on the driver. The i40 has 7 airbags equipped outside and it will be triggered in an event of the crash scene. 

Four different variants are available on the i40 such as the 1.7 VGT Modern, 1.7 Smart, 2.0 GDi Modern, and 2.0 GDi Premium. There are nine color variations available on the Hyundai i40 such as White Crystal, Sleek Silver, Titanium Silver, Stone Gray, Red Merlot, Eco Beige, Blue Spirit, Blue Passion, and Total Black.

  

My comment: If you are relying on HARI, well sorry because HARI cannot bring you the Hyundai i40 because the diesel engine is unfit on the Euro 2 compliant country like the Philippines and the GDi engine is unfit for the Philippines' dirty fuel. But for some relying on Grey Market imports, is there a possibility that our friends from Pitstop Motors or Hancars got the memo about the Korean-spec Hyundai i40? Let's wait... Anyway, as I can see from this Euro Style Wagon, the Hyundai i40 will be served as the replacement to the slow-selling i30CW (Elantra Touring). While the i30 5-door hatchback will be receiving a Full Model Change soon, the i30CW will be replaced by the i40 although both have no resemblances from each other. A Korean sports wagon with European Elegance really brings envy to its rivals such as the Toyota Avensis, Honda Accord Tourer, Renault Megane Estate, Peugeot 508 SW and Volvo V60. This is European Premium at its best.

Photo: Hyundai Motor Company

Scarecrow art

Art Throb's scarecrow

The Art Throb (John Prats) taught us how to make a scarecrow with the use of hat, pants, long sleeves, buttons, sticks, yellow yarn, foam, and a sack. We're sure we haven't get the instructions but we're sure that this is the scarecrow the Art Throb has made.

Aside from that, Ryan Bang's here for another KORE-PINO words we are getting interested to! First up, the Korean word for "car garage" is "Chago" but it sounds like TAGO, or hide. Then, the Korean word for "stomach" is "Bae" but it sounds BEH! BEH! BEH!

Also, there are another batch of scenarios that you should take action without hurting other people's feelings on another NO HURT FEELINGS:

1) If you saw someone has pimples, say her that she's in love.

2) If you saw your friend munched too much, say that you went to the picnic

3) If you saw your friend wore a shirt backwards, say that his shirt looks good

...yep. NO HURT FEELINGS.

Gas prices

THIS JUST IN...An ANG TV PATROL report is more about dropping gas prices. But on that report, we thought they dropped the prices but the price list is just on the ground.

ANG TV PATROL TEXT JOKE:

Bro, alam mo ba na ayokong-ayokong tumatayo sa likod ng pinto? Bakit naman? Kasi napagkakamalan akong "Boy Next Door".

HORO-SCOOP WITH ZENAIDA SEBO (JOBERT AUSTRIA):

Pisces - Huwag muna magbabakasyon dahil baka mawala ka. Ito ay dahil mapapainom ka ng marami sa iyong bakasyon at mawawala ka sa iyong sarili. Baka hindi mo mahanap ang sarili mo.

Bukas ay wala kang lucky numbers dahil lahat ng lucky numbers ay nasa akin at wala akong balak ibigay kahit kanino.

Invisible Message

Invisible Message

Invisible Message (Limited Edition)

The insert song of the theatrical anime "Hayate the Combat Butler! Heaven is a Place on Earth", titled Invisible Message by ELISA, has arrived and you can now listen to this song at the comfort of your home!

ELISA's 8th single album features the titular song, a new song titled WASURENAI KIOKU HA.KIMI NO MONOGATARI, and instrumental versions of these two. Limited edition packaging includes a different front case, and a special DVD which includes the music video and the behind-the-scenes footage. This is a must have for those who have already watched Hayate the Combat Butler! Heaven is a Place on Earth.

 TRACK LISTINGS: 

01 Invisible Message 5:22 

02 忘れない記憶は、キミの物語 4:06 

03 Invisible Message [Instrumental] 5:22 

04 忘れない記憶は、キミの物語 [Instrumental] 4:06

Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington

Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington

Year: 2011

Filmmaker: Origin8media

Cast: Martin Escudero, Angelina Kanapi, Daniel Fernando, Eugene Domingo, Janice de Belen, John Regala, Kerbie Zamora, Lauren Young, Leandro Baldemor, Roderick Paulate

ZOMBA DAY has just begun...

From the people behind Tanging Yaman, In My Life, Magnifico, Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, Anak, and Milan, Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington is all about fright and laughter served on this movie. The film really adapts to its point of view about one man named Remington, played by Martin Escudero, who was cursed for treating homosexuals rudely and he was about to be like them.

In the beginning, Remington's mother, played by Janice de Belen, who was a cop, investigates an unknown murder of gays. The results turned out that the suspect behind the killings were to be unknown for now. Becuase Remington was cursed by a gay, played by Roderick Paulate, when he was a kid, Remington has to find that gay responsible for this but as it progresses, Remington's gayness is slowly appearing every day. It may also lead to a love triangle between Jigs (Kerbie Zamora) and Hannah (Lauren Young).

This movie is one heck of an Undead Nightmare with the hint of beauty, bonggang-bongga, and laughs that moviegoers will surely enjoy watching this film over and over again because of such humor is added on Patayin sa Shokot si Remington.

Thanks to the joined forces of award-winning filmmakers Michiko Yamamoto (writer of the excellent tearjerker Magnifico), Jade Castro (director of the charming love story Endo), and Raymond Lee (writer of box-office gems Anak, Milan and In My Life, and producer of Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros), this horror-comedy movie is an all-round winner in our hearts of many, especially gays who are afraid of the Undead Nightmare but want to survive this one.

I really love this different chemistry between Gay Pride and some UNDEAD NIGHTMARE but guess if we combine both, I can't explain what's this word is but I think its something fun to explain after watching the whole Zombadings 1 movie.

This is one heck of a scary movie every Pinoy movie fans would love to watch! It's EPIC!