Some File-Sharing sites are removing file-sharing services in the wake of the MegaUpload takedown

Megaupload

Time now for the news. Okay, in the wake of the Megaupload takedown last week and the arrest of MegaUpload creator, Kim Dotcom, it seems that most file-sharing sites you know are taking actions. For instance, file-sharing site FileSonic said that "All sharing functionality on FileSonic is now disabled. Our service can only be used to upload and retrieve files that you have uploaded personally." and then, a file locker site "Uploaded.to" restrict North America access respectively. Seems that most of the file-sharing sites like Filejungle, 4shared, and Uploadstation, are removing "Premium Account" services entirely.

Yes I know, it's bad I'm sorry...

Scoop: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-01-23/filesonic-uploaded-others-remove-file-sharing-options

Forza 4 meets WRX STi 4-door

Chakkari-san's not going to like this
car passing by her March.

I'm fairly confident that you've seen one of these before. It's the 2011 Subaru WRX STi 4-door. Of course most of you know all this. You've pre-ordered Forza 4 at Amazon.com to get this car, which unfortunately I didn't because I bought it at Gamestop. That gave me a long waiting list until now, the Launch Bonus Car Pack is now made available worldwide for us to try the 2011 Subaru WRX STi 4-door. The WRX STi 4-door maybe a familiar car for me but it's absolutely bonkers in the corners.

GVF in Tsukuba

I said bonkers because why? The WRX STi 4-door has much greater G's than the regular 5-door variant and not only that, it's lighter as well because while the 5-door weighs 3,395 lbs, the WRX STi 4-door weighs about 3,384lbs, which sounds slightly good but there's a bit of a problem. While both come with the same 2.5L boxer turbo engine, the WRX STi 4-door has less torque than the regular 5-door because while the WRX STi 5-door comes with 335lb-ft of torque, the WRX STi 4-door comes about  290lb-ft of torque. Also, it's 7,000 CR more expensive than the 2008 Subaru WRX STi. Still, it's a good value that you want to sacrifice for a better cornering Subaru that once lapped the Nurburgring in 7:55:000.

Sorry, wrong set! Your WRX STi
has a "Top Gear Korea" plate on it!

General fact that a WRX STi 4-door with a wing is labeled "GVB" while the WRX STi 4-door without a wing is labeled "GVF". Well, this is considered GVB, so when I take out the wing at the "Aero and Appearance" section, it resembles the look of the GVF. Not just that, there are available bumper parts courtesy of Chargespeed available to personalize your WRX STi 4-door just the way you like it.

Just a trivia though; at the 2011 Nurburgring 24 Hour race, Subaru achieved an SP3T Class victory with their #155 Subaru WRX STi tS, eclipsing the likes of Team Raeder Mortorsport’s Audi TT S, Kissling Motorsport’s Opel Astra GTC and Michael Kraus’ Mitsubishi Lancer CTO.

Welcome Back: 2010 Mazdaspeed3

Mazdaspeed3 in motion

If you were a Filipino who loves the Mazda3 but you're getting irritated why FGP-Mazda is taking too long to bring the second-generation Mazda3 to the Philippines but forced to buy an XBOX 360 and a copy of Forza Motorsport 4 at your nearby shopping mall, chances are that you're obsessed with it, in 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 form. You're getting happy and cooling down your stresses while playing Forza 4 with the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3. As we, Filipinos, are itching for FGP-Mazda to bring the new model to the Philippines soon, we can only resort by playing Forza 4 with this car. Seems that we're getting a brighter future on this game.

With the Mazdaspeed3 returned, customers can now fit in with aero parts courtesy of AutoExe and Garage Vary. Good luck with that...

Missed the Launch Bonus Car Pack? Here's your chance!

2011 Tesla Roadster Sport

Effective tomorrow, the Launch Bonus Car Pack will be available to everyone! In case you bought either Forza Motorsport 4 or Forza Motorsport 4 Limited Collector's Edition but there's no code for the Launch Bonus Car Pack because it's served for pre-order purposes, don't worry because you now have a chance to purchase the Launch Bonus Car Pack for 560 MS Points. Take note that this DLC won't be covered on your Season Pass.

You'll now have access to these 10 Pre-Order cars that you've failed to obtain such as:

1) Mini John Cooper Works Clubman

2) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde

3) Honda CR-Z

4) Subaru WRX STi 4-door (GVB)

5) BMW 1M Coupe

6) 1965 Ford Mustang GT

7) Lexusw SC300

8) Tesla Roadster Sport

9) RUF RGT-8

10) Koenigsegg Agera

Scoop: http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/launch_bonus_pack_announcement/

Top Gear USA's Small Car for Big Stars

That's the SX4 we saw on the Japanese TV Ad
starring Masaharu Fukuyama.

Suzuki's SX4 Sportback served as the "Small Car" for Big Stars who guested on Top Gear USA. Because of the collaboration between Forza Motorsport 4 and Top Gear, there's no question why the Suzuki SX4 was added on this game because it has a place in Top Gear history. We've seen personalities who've guested on Top Gear USA such as Buzz Aldrin, Dominic Monagham, Ty Brrell, Kid Rock, Michelle Rodriguez, and Tony Hawk driving the Suzuki SX4 round the TGUSA Test Track to find out who's the fastest "Big Star in a Small Car". Seems the whole BIG STAR, SMALL CAR is the USA equivalent to "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" and yes, the Suzuki SX4 is yours to lap, but instead, at the ORIGINAL Top Gear Test Track in Dunsfold Aerodrome, Dunsfold, Surrey, England.

SX4 WRC challenges through the Alps

There are aero parts available at the Suzuki SX4. If you could fit them all from top to bottom, who knows, you could recreate the image of the Suzuki SX4 Rally Car. Now all it needs is some SX4 WRC livery that requires time and effort to recreate the Suzuki SX4 WRC Rally Car in your own hands. However, you should better not to overcook the SX4's tuning because it will ruin the handling. Try to keep it down if you want a tuned SX4 to remain its smooth handling. This Small Car as seen on Top Gear USA will stop at nothing to be more "reasonable" on Forza Motorsport 4.

Kenstyle Aero Parts for Prius α

Kenstyle Prius Alpha

Kenstyle now offers some sporty aero parts to modify your 2012 Toyota Prius α (Prius v in North America and Prius+ in Europe). Customers can choose two full kits. The first "Full Kit" that features a Front Half Spoiler, Side Skirts, and a Rear Half Spoiler. These will cost about 129,150 to 171,150 Japanese Yen. Meanwhile, a second "Full Kit" features the ones mentioned but it includes a bonnet spoiler and rear roof spoiler, totaling from about 194,250 to 256,200 Japanese Yen.

URL: http://www.kenstyle.co.jp/info2.php?id=235

GT5 EV Day Trip with Nissan Leaf

Song played in my Personal BGM: Eyes as Candles by Passion Pit

From the album: Manners

Let's see how far this electric car survive on this condition....

Leaf of Green Gables

When the Nissan Leaf came out at the market since December 2010, this electric car is proven to be a competitor to the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The Leaf maybe a bit more expensive than the i-MiEV but it has proven to be energy-efficient because while the i-MiEV has a range of 110km in one charge, a fully-charged Leaf can go up to 124km. Last year, the Nissan Leaf became the first EV to award the 2011-2012 Japan Car of the Year, making this a big achievement for Nissan.

You'll be glad if there's another EV driver passing by...

To commemorate this, Gran Turismo 5 added the Nissan Leaf as part of the Car Pack 3 DLC, available now, and geez, can this EV Day Trip get even more interesting if the Nissan Leaf is picking a fight against the Mitsubishi i-MiEV in a greener place? Truth is, the Nissan Leaf is much faster than the i-MiEV on a straight line and it will stay on to the end. Still, this is not a good car to race against the entry-levels but this is a good way to demonstrate the art of mobility on Gran Turismo 5 because this game is not all about racing, it's mobility.

The Stig encounters the Nissan Leaf
in Kyoto...

...but the Stig is interested in other vehicles
rather than the Leaf

I can rarely see a Nissan Leaf crossing by the road when it came out in 2010, but for now, there are a plentiful of Leaves roaming around the road and this electric car is an icon. Don't worry, I saw this one on Top Gear where Jeremy Clarkson and James May are traveling through England using electric cars. Seems that Jeremy Clarkson's freaked out at the Leaf's navigation system. That's more weirder when Jeremy's freaked out at the Nissan GT-R's sat-nav during the "Race Across Japan" challenge.

That accomplishment of being the 2011-2012 Japan Car of the Year winner really made a recognition to the Nissan Leaf and with that added on GT5, I finally witnessed that this car really is the future. It's sorta like BLUE SKIES FOR OUR CHILDREN....