The Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Awe.

Today is the day Forza Motorsport 4 released the Porsche Expansion Pack, loaded with 30 Porsches and new Porsche-related challenges to test the mettle of your Porsche-ism. We'll start today with the one that is truly one of the best 911's ever made and this one's truly hardcore...

Awe...

This is the Porsche 911 GT2 RS, the most powerful road-legal Porsche ever made. Of course, it started out in life as a 911 GT2 but with added 90HP of power and 70kg weight loss, the power to weight ratio is 2.21kg per horsepower. Thanks to Porsche Intelligent Performance, not only the Porsche 911 GT2 RS is powerful but also more fuel efficient thanks to 5% deduction of both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in the NEDC New European Driving Cycle.

It's hard to describe what's what about this ultimate beetle but let me put it this way, in a certain enthusiast's point of view...

&%$#!

*&#@!

The Widowmaker conquers the Corkscrew!

HOLY @$%#!

$#@%ING $@#!

Now that's hot!

ARE YOU $#%ING SERIOUS?!

#$%$@!!!

...and that concludes how I explain about the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Awe.

Sorry about the rude words told but that's how it happened when your foot touches the pedal of the 911 GT2 RS and with such power, such style, such technique, it's a different animal in the playground. You'll never know what sort of tricks this car can do but believe me, it works like magic. 

Performance is art

It's easy to be seduced to the power, beauty, and soul of the most powerful road-legal Porsche in the world. Judging of its beauty, would you look at that? It kinda looks like some young woman is on her racing swimsuit. Very athletic indeed and yes. That 911 GT2 RS really looked sexy on the outside. On the inside, you would expect that it could be a cave but no. You couldn't guess that the sat-nav is an optional feature, something that The Stig wants to listen to nonsense music while driving the 911 GT2 RS.

Despite its raw power, this is turning to be a mild but menacing Porsche I have ever driven in my life. It can be twitchy, it can be difficult, it can be dynamic, it can bite you from a slight mistake, but overall, this is a fun but terrifying car only the hairy-chested of the men are brave enough to choose it. Surely, it maybe the most powerful since the 997 years but it doesn't win my heart. Sorry but you have to do better than that...

The 911 GT2 RS were made as a special edition model, with just 500 units ever made worldwide but I'm afraid that it's all gone fast. Who cares about it? Despite being sold worldwide in limited numbers, the 911 GT2 RS is all about exclusivity and ferocity only a true Porsche enthusiast would love.

911 GT2 RS at the Top Gear Studio

Wow, I never realized that you never liked this one despite the fact that it is quick. Why?

Have you seen Jeremy Clarkson's DVD titled Powered Up? You seen the drag race between that and the McLaren MP4-12C? Well, you know why.

Oh...But anyway, that Porsche 911 GT2 RS really is the ultimate beetle in running shoes and I have no doubt that this one's very quick but is it quick?

To find out, let's go to His Excellency, The Stig!

My 911 GT2 RS did it in 1:17.851! You'd never realized that this Porsche really is quick! It's way more fun than the Carrera GT but sadly, both of them are dead.

(awwww)

Welcome Back: 2007 Seat Leon Cupra & 2010 Seat Leon Cupra R

We never seen a Spanish hot hatch driving
around the Top Gear Test Track

The Incredible Stig in his
Incredible Cupra R!

Some say that the Seat Leon is more like the Volkswagen Golf's Spanish cousin but this is a bit more than that. What you see here are a bunch of Seat Leon Cupra models to choose from. If you were to ask "What is the difference between Seat Leon Cupra and Seat Leon Cupra R?", there is a simple answer to that...

About the Leon Cupra:

The SEAT Leon Cupra comes with the 2.0L TFSi engine that produces 241PS of power and a 0-60mph time of 6.4 seconds. It has 18-inch rims, red brake calipers, and a special exhaust, as well as special paint finishes and sport seats embroidered with the Cupra logo.

This car was made using the know-how from their World Touring Car Championship season and little known fact that the Spanish is, in fact, one of the favourites for the WTCC constructors and drivers championship. For SEAT, whose goal is to create sporty cars with cutting-edge design and the latest technology, the arrival of the new Seat Leon Cupra is not just a source of satisfaction and pride; it is also essential.

About the Leon Cupra R:

Debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the R model is a much tamer version of the SEAT Leon Cupra. The 2.0L TFSi engine, which did come from the regular Leon Cupra, now comes with 265HP of power thanks to Seat Technical Centre that made significant effort into modifying the engine's electronic management system and increasing the maximum turbo pressure.

The Cupra R comes with XDS system that works together with ESP and functions as a self-blocking mechanism. It improves the car's performance when traction is lost by applying braking power to the wheel that loses grip.

So, now you know their differences but what if it's not enough? Let's settle their differences with a bit of a power lap time...

By science and due consideration, my SEAT Leon Cupra did it in 1:33.471 and my Leon Cupra R did it in 1:32.457. I believe that the Cupra R is more of a hardcore for SEAT but it's not more hardcore than its big cousin, the Volkswagen Golf R because unlike the SEAT Leon Cupra R, which is front-wheel drive, the Golf R has 4WD for added traction.

Porsches you would expect on the Forza 4 Porsche DLC Pack

Okay, I have the complete list of Porsches you can find on the Forza Motorsport 4 Porsche Expansion Pack, and geez, this could be too disappointing...

RETURNING PORSCHE MODELS:

2010 Porsche Boxster S

2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 

1955 Porsche 550 Spyder

1970 Porsche 914/6

2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997)

1995 Porsche 911 GT2

2004 Porsche 911 GT3 (996)

1987 Porsche 959

2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo

1989 Porsche 944 Turbo

2003 Porsche Carrera GT

1982 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3

2008 Porsche #2 Gruppe Orange Racing 911 GT3 Cup

2005 Porsche #31 Petersen-White Lightning 911 GT3-RSR (996)

1987 Porsche #17 Racing Porsche AG 962c

2007 Porsche #80 Flying Lizard 911 GT3-RSR

2008 Porsche #16 Dyson Racing RS Spyder Evo

1998 Porsche #26 Porsche AG 911 GT1-98

2007 Porsche 911 GT3 (997)

2005 Porsche #66 AXA Racing 911 GT3 Cup (996)

2007 Porsche 911 Turbo (997)

2008 Porsche #7 Penske Racing RS Spyder Evo

1973 Porsche Carrera RS

NEW PORSCHE MODELS:

2011 Porsche #54 Black Swan Racing 911 GT3 Cup

2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 

2011 Porsche #45 Flying Lizard 911 GT3-RSR 

2011 Porsche #17 Team Falken 911 GT3-RSR

2012 Porsche Cayman R

2011 911 #23 Alex Job Racing 911 GT3 Cup

2012 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

This was verified by Turn 10 and this pack will be out tomorrow. If you're a VIP, you can save $5 dollars off the purchase. Aside from the cars, you could expect new Porsche-related challenges on Forza Motorsport 4 for more fun, more excitement, more thrills, and more Porsche for the buck.

Leopaul's Heaven and Hell: Girls...The ruination of every car show and others...

Another time for my Heaven and Hell segment.

Girls....Girls...Girls...They're a man's fantasy...It's okay though, single men like us are always attracted to lovely ladies...mostly. We always getting that thrill, excitement, and enjoyment every time we see a pretty lady. Some say, The Stig's legs grow tall when he sees a pretty lady. (laughing)

Yeah, it often happens most of the time but as a car addict, hot girls are something you should avoid. Car addicts prefer cars more than women and that's the rule. Why? Why are you car addicts prefer the girls posing around the hottest cars? Why do you like those scantly-clad models moonlighting around car shows, tuning car expos, or auto salons, especially in Tokyo, Beijing, Geneva, Paris, Frankfurt, Manila, Bangkok, or others? This is gone far enough. Boys who have no interest in cars only prefer girls. Boys who have interest in cars should not take high resolution pics of girls. Heh, we shouldn't really focus on girls posing around unless if someone is a female driver.

Surely, I don't take pity on female drivers because they are more responsible, more intelligent, and easier to understand than men. I don't care where did I said that because I don't want to explain why. If a woman drives a car, that's fine but if a woman tends to pose around different kinds of cars shouldn't care at all. Girls are nothing but a ruination of a car show. You know what, maybe in the future, car shows shouldn't need girls because it's TOO SEXUAL and IMMORAL for an exhibition of production cars, concepts, tuning, and others. Girls are nothing more than an expensive waste of time. An expensive resource a committee shouldn't spend on. We don't need them anymore. We don't need girls lollygagging around a certain car show. This is far enough! Who needs girls posing in car shows? Nobody needs them! It's a waste and a total disgrace to the motoring industry.

Let me put it this way, if you see a girl posing around a new car displayed on a certain car show, which of the two do you want to take a picture at? Some say, you want to take a picture of a car because that's part of it but others say you're taking a full body picture of a girl posing next to it because this is much better. Heh, for the car choice, don't be cocky because a hot girl ruined your chance of taking the picture of the full exterior view of the car. Weird, isn't it? When you see a picture of a car with a girl posing next to it, sad to say that you HAVE A RUINED PICTURE OF IT. A poorly photographed memorabilia your wife and kids wouldn't want to keep it. It's better to take a picture of a car with yourself, your friend, your family, or someone with you on it because this is how you make a souvenir from your trip. A good souvenir that never ruined your photo album or your Facebook album if you or your family or your pals were on it. What can I say? That wasn't a bad idea after all but taking full body pictures of "show girls" is not okay. IT'S NOT OKAY!!!! GET IT?!

So there you are. My Heaven or Hell story about "car show girls" and why we, car addicts, don't need them. The upcoming 2012 Busan International Motor Show is this week and a word of advice to all of you in Busan, who's attending this motor show; do please stay away and DON'T TAKE PICS OF GIRLS. Okay? I really don't want to see someone seeing the girls of this year's Busan International Motor Show.

Welcome Back: 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

One of the best cars you can find on Forza Motorsport 4 was this:

This is a shouty, snarly, tail-happy gullwinged lunatic
that Jeremy Clarkson loves it!

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. There's no denying that it has a hulking presence of a dinosaur at a kindergarten in Telford. It looks great until you open the gullwing doors that made it turned into a colossal showoff. We really like the car's gullwing but there's a bit of a problem. If your height is a bit Richard Hammond-ish, you can't reach the doors to close it but Mercedes-Benz will provide them an optional strap so smaller drivers can close it easily. With the gullwing doors locked, is it safe? Well, that's a dilemma. If you get your car upside down, I'm afraid that there is NO ONE WILL HEAR YOU SCREAMING. That's scary but the SLS AMG's gullwing doors is equipped with some pyrotechnic feature that can blow off automatically when the car is upside down. Well, let's forget about this but anyway, the SLS AMG comes with the M159 V8 DOHC engine that produces 571 PS (420 kW; 563 hp) of power and 650 N·m (480 lb·ft) of torque. It was mated with a MG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission, which has selectable driving modes such as "C" (Controlled Efficiency), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport plus) or "M" (Manual).

It was served as the Safety Car for the Formula One Championship. It made apperances in movies such as The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Transformers Dark of the Moon (as Decepticon Soundwave). This was Jeremy Clarkson's car at Top Gear's Big US Road Trip.

Jeremy Clarkson drove this on his DVD, The Italian Job and despite its loss against the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera in Imola, he prefers the SLS AMG as his new favorite.

This car is all about choosing your favorites. As said, Jeremy Clarkson chose the SLS AMG as his new favorite rather than his former favorite, the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. It reminds me of the time that I choose something that will be my new favorite and how it compares to my old favorite. One such thing that reminded me that my favorite country was Korea but later my new favorite country is Japan. My favorite iced tea was Nestea but later my latest favorite iced tea was C2, my favorite anime was Negima but moments later, my new favorite was Hayate the Combat Butler. Then, my favorite woman was NHK newscaster Yuko Fukushima but later I ditched her in favor of my new favorite woman who was none other than Doctor Who actress, Karen Gillan. That's how the SLS AMG taught me everything, about choosing the one which could be your newest favorite. Even if your new favorite is not better than your old favorite, you'd still prefer your new favorite and stick with it.

Let's not forget that the SLS comes with sat-nav, stereo, electric seats, and iPod connectivity. Unlike the Ferrari 599 GTO, Pagani Zonda R, and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, it's not made for earnest men for track days and it's not made to go round corners .0001 seconds faster than the next guy or girl. It was made to make you happy. Clarkson's right. The Germans really made the biggest laugh and a giggle more than speed, more than style, more than anything. That's what matters in a car most of all...

This is a shouty, snarly, tail-happy gullwinged lunatic that Jeremy Clarkson loves it because it's more powerful than the Ferrari 458-just.It's louder than the Lamborghini, and way more fun than the 911 RS GT Turbo 3 S or whatever this new 'ultimate' beetle is called.

ITC280 Update 7

What I learned on Week 7:


1) Keeps PHP from send the page before we are ready
ob_start();

2) Here we strip out the identity of the current page
define('THIS_PAGE',basename($_SERVER['PHP_SELF']));


3) There are 4 variations on include;
include()


include_once()


require()


require_once()




include creates an error but it’s catchable...


require will cause a page crash if not found


_once() makes sure a file is not loaded with


4) we can reference any other include files here
include 'credentials.php';


5) We can place all of our links in an assoc. array
$nav1 = array();


$nav1['index.php'] = "Home Page";


$nav1['email8.php'] = "Contact Us!";


$nav1['kittens1.php'] = "Kittens!";


$nav1['links.php'] = "Our Favorite Links!";



6. //this guarantees a unique title tag
$titleTag = THIS_PAGE;


7. Replace the title tag with our variable
<title><?=titleTag;?></title>


NOTES:

Well, luckily, there will be no test this weekend but I still can't think what will my final project will be. It's still to early to tell because we are still tackling more lessons and currently, we're in the process of Assignment 8 which is Themes/Functional Includes. We began since Wednesday but actually, this is too long to finish. Happily, there's still more to learn this Monday and the deadline for Assignment 8 will be Wednesday, May 23rd.

That is all...

Let's Do The News! (May 19, 2012)

ANG ILANG EKSENA SA PROGRAMANG ITO AY GUMAGAMIT NG SALITANG DZONGKHA, ANG PAMBANSANG WIKA NG BHUTAN, NA GINAMIT BILANG WIKA NG KAHARIAN NG YANGDON. UPANG MADALING MAINTINDIHAN NG MANUNOOD, MINABUTING ISAWIKA SA FILIPINO ANG MGA EKSENANG ITO.

Oh, no! No! We're not speaking Dzongkha and we're not PRINCESS AND I! It's now time to do the news! Sorry for such inconveniences why we feature this every time before that show starts.

(laughing)

Uh, excuse me. I heard DZONGKHA. What was that?

Uh, don't worry about it. This word rhymes with Zonda. Dzongkha!

(laughing)

Oh right! Pagani Zonda...Hmmm...Dzongkha...Dzongkha rhymes with Zonda. What about Pagani?

Don't worry about it. I came up with something that sounds like Pagani...BAGANI!

BAGANI? Did you replace P with B?

Right! Bagani!

Bagani...hmmm...could that be that guy from Amaya?

Exactly.

Imagine that...Bagani...Dzongkha...

BAGANI DZONGKHA!

(laughing)

Brilliant! It was Bagani Dzongkha! That's how we name a Pagani Zonda from a teleserye fan's point of view. Bagani was the name of a character from Amaya then Dzongkha was the national language of Bhutan that was used (and later dubbed in Tagalog) in Princess and I.

Good idea! I really like the name...Bagani Dzongkha! When the Pagani Zonda called by teleserye fans...he he he

(laughing)

It's like Kapamilya and Kapuso mashed together!

(laughing)

Hey! You know any variant of the Bagani Dzongkha?

(laughing)

Oh right! Yes, there were variants!

There were...

the BAGANI DZONGKHA C12!

Next up, the BAGANI DZONGKHA S 7.3

The BAGANI DZONGKHA Roadster

BAGANI DZONGKHA F

BAGANI DZONGKHA F Roadster!

BAGANI DZONGKHA Cinque!

BAGANI DZONGKHA Cinque Roadster!

BAGANI DZONGKHA Tricolore!

And lastly...the track-only BAGANI DZONGKHA R!!!

It's very cool when we see fans of "Amaya" and "Princess and I" mocking the name of Italy's memorable hypercar! Bagani is from Amaya and Dzongkha is the language from Princess and I. Together, it's called BAGANI DZONGKHA!

(laughing)

Can't believe we're making fun of Richard Hammond's favorite car! He he he...

(laughing)

Uh, better not making fun of it or we made Horacio Pagani upset about this...You know there was the new Pagani called the H-U-A-Y-R-A. Let's not make it a bit too serious. Let's proceed to the news.

Right, let's begin with Forza Motorsport 4. Let's just say that you didn't have the limited collector's edition. You know that the Limited Collector's Edition has VIP membership on it but you failed to get it. Don't worry folks because VIP membership is now purchasable at the Forza 4 storefront for 1,200 points ($15). With VIP membership; you'll have access to five cars such as the Noble M600, Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera, Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, Ruf RT 12 R, and the Ferrari 458 Challenge. Plus,  exclusive in-game gifts, access to exclusive VIP Rivals Mode Events, and expanded storefront and gallery space, as well as VIP designation on your GamerTag in Forza Motorsport 4. If you have Limited Collector's Edition like I do, please disregard this notice because you and me already have VIP membership and we already have exclusive in-game gifts, access to exclusive VIP Rivals Mode Events, and expanded storefront and gallery space, as well as VIP designation on your GamerTag in Forza Motorsport 4.

New or existing Forza VIP's have greater news because you'll have a $5 discount off the price of the upcoming Porsche Expansion Pack. We're not joking. It's true!

Scoop: http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/forza_4_vip_membership/

Some say, proceeds will belong to the international charity organization Save the Children as part of Microsoft’s larger initiative of creating opportunities for youth worldwide.

(applause)

So, if you never had Forza 4 VIP status, now it's the best time to buy it and once more, your proceeds will belong to the charity. That's all. Now, moving on...

Right, let's see...um...oh! The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 gets modified by Wheelsandmore!

Oh!

What you can see here that the 6.5L V12 engine gets tuned to achieve 777PS of power and 750Nm of torque. That's pretty good to have a Venta implanted with new brains and pumped up muscles. The only exterior refinements you'd expect from the Wheelsandmore Aventador were 20-inch rims shod in 255/30 Pirelli tires, while at the rear, the 21-inch wheels are wrapped in 355/25 rubber.

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/wheelsandmore-light-tune-up-of.html

The question is, does blue stuff coming out at the exhaust? Hope so! He he he he....

Hey! Great News!

What?

There's a new Dacia revealed! It's called the Dokker!

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/dacia-expands-range-with-new-dokker-van.html

Great!

(laughing)

Now, anyway I got reports that Lexus no longer producing the slow-selling HS 250h hybrid sedan as of January 2012, which means, Lexus will no longer selling it to the US.

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/who-knew-lexus-ceased-production-of-hs.html

The press statement said...

"Production of the HS 250h ceased in January, 2012. Lexus continues to monitor sales for each product and we make adjustments to make sure that we meet market demand, and the discontinuation of HS was part of that adjustment,"

So, production of the HS250h ceased since January, how come it was still listed on the Japanese Lexus website? Let's be honest, the HS250h is too big, too ugly, and worse, too expensive. Good thing I still go for the Lexus CT 200h because this is a very good substitute to the idiotic HS 250h.

Indeed yes. I would chose the CT 200h rather than the useless HS 250h because by the numbers, the CT 200h is cheaper and more efficient than the HS 250h. Let's admit it.

Right. Anyway, let's proceed and whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa...

See anything here? That's a Mitsubishi i MiEV prepped up for Pikes Peak Hillclimb. It's called the i MiEV Evolution. Says here that the i-MiEV Evolution uses the same motor, drive battery and other major components as the production i and has been developed in cooperation with several partner companies including Meidensha Corporation and GS Yuasa Corporation. The i-MiEV Evolution has been developed to showcase MMC's advanced EV control and EV component technologies. MMC will use the technical knowhow garnered through the i-MiEV Evolution's development and usage for the development of future EV models with superior durability and reliability.

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/mitsubishi-previews-bonkers-i-miev-evolution-for-pikes-peak/

Oh.... A Mitsubishi i MiEV gaining the Evo moniker? i MiEV Evo? This is a bonkers name but it was one of the dullest competitors of the Pikes Peak Hillclimb. Imagine if I would put that on tarmac, gravel, and snow, that i MiEV Evo would be somewhat MEGA redundant. If anyone saw this i MiEV Evo overtook you, you wouldn't blame that you got lost by someone smaller than your rally car you're driving.

(laughing)

No idea what that is but that i MiEV Evo was too...too...rubbish. What's next? A Nissan Leaf with the GT-R power?

(laughing)

Anyway, the true final volume of Negmia, which is Volume 38, is now on sale. Anyway, I'm sure most fans were very sad to see their favorite manga, which inspired a television anime series, several video anime releases, a live-action series, a film, and a few manga spinoffs, came to a complete finish. Ken Akamatsu-sensei wrote a final comment on the final volume and he said that Negima is done for now.

(awwww)

He said that "To put it like Chao (a character in the series), the ending in this volume is only one from a number of different parallel worlds," He even told that some untold secrets are hidden to last a hundred volumes. 

Scoop: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-05-17/ken-akamatsu/future-negima-revival-a-possibility

Oh, I see. That ending of the final Negima volume is simple as saying farewell to Chao and it's only one from a number of different worlds. Did he said "untold mysteries"?

Um...I'm not sure but anyway, keep up the good work Akamatsu-sensei. What I'm expecting is hoping to see some Negima animes remastered for Blu-Ray. Too bad there wasn't such thing as a Negima Blu-Ray copies...Too bad...

(awww)

Anyway, let's Personalan about this. Speaking of Personalan, we're very glad to see actresses Jean Garcia and Jolina Magdanal-Escueta being the new faces of the reality show that addresses anger management (and also involves throwing of plates in walls). It now has a different title PERSONALAN: ANG UNANG HAKBANG. A different title, different presenters, same Personalan we'd expect to address the issues of different people who are...um...let's be honest, it's known to be a BORING rip-off of TV5's Face To Face. It's like Fifth Gear which is a boring rip-off of Top Gear.

Boring? How come you watching Personalan every weekdays on GMA News TV?

Um...I don't know. Only interested to people throwing plates...

(laughing)

Oh jeez...What if I throw my plate on your face?

(laughing)

Anyway, I got reports the TV5 plans two global channels that compete against ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel and GMA Pinoy TV. That revelation will be announced when TV5's variety show, Wil Time Big Time, goes to Los Angeles this May 26 and San Francisco this June 2.

Whoa there! What global TV5 channels will be?

Says here they'll be launching KapatidTV5 and AKSYONTV International. Two new channels from TV5 that will target Filipinos living in USA, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Not sure what that is but the good thing is, we can now watch our TV5 faves such as Talentadong Pinoy, Face to Face, Lokomoko, Wil Time Big Time, and other TV5 shows overseas!

Great! Now anyway, bad news. While the Philippines vs. China issue is in the boiling point, I got news that China tourist booking cancellations extend until "early 2013".

Scoop: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/32096/china-tourist-booking-cancellations-extend-until-jan--2013

That's too rude. At least, it was China's fault for arguing an island that was supposed to be ours for the taking. Last week's protest against Chinese embassies worldwide really sparked outrage to the Chinese government.

Yeah, and some say most will boycott Chinese products as part of it. Because of the whole Scarborough scandal, most Filipinos will turn away from everything that is MADE IN CHINA.

Uh...excuse me, MADE IN CHINA? There are lots of stuff that are made in China. Even stuff which are branded by Americans, Europeans, Japanese, and Koreans has labels MADE IN CHINA on it. Even PVC figures has the MADE IN CHINA mark on it. Maybe this isn't a good idea.

Oh, and speaking of which, if you're going for some anime convention somewhere, here's a simple rule. DON'T TELL YOUR CHICK TO COSPLAY AS FAN RININ!

(laughing)

What?!

Don't cosplay Rin! Rin's Chinese and if anybody saw your gal cosplaying as Fan Rinin, they would beat your girl to death.

(laughing)

That's a precaution. Don't tell your gal to dress as Fan Rinin. That's a piece of advice. Thank You.

(laughing)

Anyway, I got updates about Jessica Sanchez and it seems luckily she's on the Top 2! Now that's a new record! Our Filipina made it to the final 2!

Scoop: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/32255/its-jessica-sanchez-vs-philip-philips-in-american-idol-finale

I'm impressed to see her made it that far. Now on American Idol's season finale, let's support Jessica all the way to the very end!

(applause)

Nice job Jessica! We're very proud of you!

Anyway, last year we pushed a BMW Z4 GT3 with Hatsune Miku decor by Forza Faithful, Akasaka Mitsuke, and now he made the exact replica of the GSR&Studie with TeamUKYO Hatsune Miku BMW Z4 as seen on the 2012 Super GT season, driven by Nobuteru Taniguchi and Tatsuya Kataoka.

I never knew that a highly skilled Forza painter really replicated the latest Good Smile Racing Z4 as seen from the 2012 Super GT season. Arigatou Gozaimasu!

And that's the news!

Third-generation Ford Escape

Just like the third-generation Ford Focus that sold globally, this all new, third generation Ford Escape is now ready to take on the world and show the rivals how does this American-made radical crossover capable of. For the first time, like the upcoming Fusion which will sold in the world market as the new Mondeo, the new Ford Escape will be sold as the new Kuga. This is part of the ONE FORD approach. The Ford design executive director of Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa, Martin Smith, said "Escape's athletic good looks are no accident. We wanted to create the impression of an athlete like a runner or swimmer in the new body - right down to the defined muscles that convey movement and energy."

2013 Ford Escape

Despite the athletic design, think of this as a third-generation Focus that has the back of the Hyundai Tucson iX because the front view does look like the new Focus while most of the body really look like the Hyundai Tucson iX! Who would knew such a thing? It's like some of the designers are Asian Americans! Anyway, I think this new model looks a bit more "Made in USA" rather than being a Tucson wannabe and it really looks, um...well let's be honest, feisty. That's right. It's a very feisty crossover you can park with pride at Los Angeles' Walt Disney Concert Hall.

2013 Ford Escape interior

On the interior, the Ford design DNA really spills it out on the new Ford Escape. A rather typical Ford interior, like the ones you seen at the Fiesta and the new Focus, provides a kinetic expression for the driver in each and every angle. Interior colors include Charcoal Black on Charcoal Black or Charcoal Black on Medium Light Stone. (Depending on the exterior color) The Ford Escape accommodates up to five people and with the rear seats folded down, it provides enhanced cargo capacity — 68.1 cu. ft. of space for luggage concerns. If you go for Ford's SYNC powered by Microsoft, you can take advantage of its eight-inch LCD center touch screen, a four-inch LCD screen located on the instrument cluster, dual USB ports and Wi-Fi® capability. SYNC allows you to use voice recognition, listening to music, hands-free calling, integrated SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link, EcoRoute, and everything to keep you interested while driving the new Escape. An optional Sony Audio System features 390 watts of power, 12 high-quality premium speakers and a dual-channel subwoofer. This is all about innovation made to achieve new heights.

2013 Ford Escape

The entry-level engine for the new Escape was the 2.5L Duratec iVCT I-4 engine that produces 168HP of power, 170lb.-ft of torque, 9.7:1 of compression ratio, and EPA estimated fuel mileage of 22 City / 31 Hwy. If you're not into this, you are now opted to choose one of two newly developed engines for the first time available for the new Ford Escape. First up, the 1.6L EcoBoost Ti-VCT GTDI I-4 engine that produces 178HP of power, 184lb.-ft of torque, 10.1:1 of compression ratio, and fuel mileage of 23 City / 33 Hwy. Lastly, the new 2.0L EcoBoost Ti-VCT GTDI I-4 engine produces 240HP of power, 270lb.-ft of torque, 9.3:1 of compression ratio, and fuel economy of 22 City / 30 Hwy. All of those are fitted with the 6-speed SelectShift transmission. EcoBoost-equipped Escapes do come with the optional Intelligent 4WD System that monitors traction and cornering conditions every 16 milliseconds and automatically adjusting torque distribution where needed. It comes with Torque Vectoring Control that enhances the G's by transferring torque to the wheels that have the most grip, making handling a bit more agile like a lightweight hatchback. This is like a big fat Focus but feeling like on a South Beach diet!

The new 3rd generation Escape comes with the active park assist, like most Fords, that allows the car to park by itself, making parking a hassle-free for the driver who's getting to have his or her neck broken for spending most of the time turning his or her head to the rear side. Hands-free parking is the same thing you'd expect from the SPAS fitted on modern Hyundais! Who would knew such a thing?! Another safety feature is the optional BLIS® with cross-traffic alert that detects blind zones and alerts you to incoming cross traffic while you are slowly backing out of a driveway or parking spot.

Available colors are; Ginger Ale, Tuxedo Black, Deep Impact Blue, Frosted Glass, Ingot Silver, Kodiak Brown, Oxford White, Ruby Red, Sterling Gray, and White Platinum.

My comment:

The design of the all new 2013 Escape really makes you want to park with pride outside Los Angeles' Walt Disney Concert Hall but sorry. This isn't for you. There are a lot of other cars who can do the job much better. But the Ford team chose another route to show the Escape's true potential. Nope, it's not the streets of Sydney, not the Italian autostrada, not the Autobahn, and neither is the Swiss. It's TRANSFAGARASAN. Yep, Transfagarasan highway. I really wish I want to put the new Ford Escape on the twists and turns of Transfagarasan, just to show how good it really is thanks to its Torque Vectoring Control and the optional 4WD.

With this whole Transfagarasan idea wasn't part of my imagination, this new Escape may have as well park with pride at the suburbs or at the kiddie playground. Sadly then, it's cool if you're a soccer or a tiger mom. Prices start from 22,795 up to 30,695 US Dollars so on paper, the base model is much more affordable than the idiotic Chevy Equinox! To be clear; IT'S CHEAPER THAN THE NEW EQUINOX!! STICK WITH IT!

Photo: Ford Motor Company

"Hanggang saan aabot ang Twenty Pesos mo?"

In the May 19, 2012 episode of Bubble Gang;

- Three young girls revealed themselves as Lesbians

- "Puputulan ng kuryente" gags

- PICKUP LINES with Bisugo, Dahon, and Boy Pick Up!

Veux-Tu M'Epouser?

1) Sa tingin ko, magkakadiabetes ako. Kasi, sobrang tamis ng ngiti mo!!

2) Alam mo, ang pagibig mo para sa'yo ay parang isang assingment na kinopya. Kasi hindi ko maitindihan. Yung lang yon!

3) Surgeon ka ba? Kasi ikaw lang ang nakapagbukas ng puso ko!!

4) Ulam ka ba? Kasi, tulo laway ako sa'yo!

5) Alam ko, kahit hindi ako sikat, parang ang laki ng ulo ko. Kasi ikaw lang ang laman nito eh...

6) Ang sarap mong sigurong halikan. Kasi, ang Ingles ng trak ay truck!

7) Busy ka ba bukas? Kasi kung hindi, magpakasal na tayo!

8) Hindi ka magsisi kapag ako ang minahal mo. Kasi ang pangalan ng poodle ko ay Jamabelle!

- Hanggang saan aabot ang Twenty pesos mo? Bubble Gang does Selecta Cornetto White Chocolate by spoofing this commercial as Selesta Surenetto White Chocolate! Sarap ng P20!

Bubble Gang does Selecta Cornetto

- Everybody has complaints about the wrong TULI...

- IyoTube

- Idiots protesting at the barber shop

- James Wang rushes to the hospital to investigate a woman killed by an unknown assailant...

- more TULI or NOT TULI where several cuts are mentioned to the complaints...

Welcome Back: 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTi MK6 and 2010 Volkswagen Golf R

In XTM's Top Gear Korea, the standard Volkswagen Golf VI served as the reasonably priced car. Guests include Alex, Ahn Jae-Mo, Ryu Soo-Young, Boom, Ha Ha, Tony, Song Sun Mi, Huh Gak, and others pushed the Golf too hard to get their best possible lap times. Even Top Gear Korea host and touring car racer, Kim Jin Pyo, pushed this too hard. Surely, there will be more Korean celebs pushing the Golf for the top of the Top Gear Korea track.

These cars though, are not the Volkswagen Golf but rather they are Volkswagen Golfs with new brains and pumped up muscles. They started out in life as the Volkswagen Golf VI but since then, both of them are sport oriented for the enthusiasts in mind.

This is the Golf GTi...

...and this is the Golf R.

First was the Volkswagen Golf VI GTi, it still has the legendary GTi heritage dating back in the 70's and it's pumped up with the 2.0L engine that produces 210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) of power, 280 N·m (207 lb·ft) of torque, 0-60mph time of 6.9 seconds and top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). Surely, the GTi is one heck of a popular choice for the Volkswagen fans worldwide not only because of its heritage, but also for its sensible performance. It was one of my favorite Volkswagens ever made but when it comes to performance, I think the Golf VI GTi never won my heart because there was one kind of Golf that really won my heart because it was much of a tamed version of the GTi.

The Golf VI R is known to be the most powerful Golf ever made thanks to its improved 2.0L TSi engine that produces 270 PS (199 kW; 266 hp) of power, 350 N·m (258 lb·ft) of torque, 0-60m time of 5.7 seconds and top speed limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). What's surprising that the Golf R is packed with the 4Motion all-wheel drive system that no longer requires a difference in speeds between the front and rear axles thanks to some electric pump is used to build pressure. This car then really eat my Golf GTi Mk6 for breakfast but how? Let's compare both of these with a little time attack at the Top Gear Test Track...

Our Golf GTi Mk6 did it in 1:32.891 while the Golf VI R did it in 1:29.063 so on paper then, the Golf R really is quicker than the Golf GTi with such a huge gap to fill it in by other cars. But still, I can't deny that both the GTi and the R really worked out their magic of being track wolves in sheep's clothing. They may be mild but menacing.

A Taste of Venom

Hennessey Performance Engineering, a Texas-based tuning company specialized on creating one of the finest tuned cars in America. It was founded in 1991 by John Hennessey, whose competitive spirit, engineering creativity, and burning desire made him creative to create fast cars out of them. His first project was modifying the Mitsubishi GTO, which participated in various events that included Nevada open road races, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and a record setting 173-mph run at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Later on, Hennessey tunes some of the finest Japanese sports cars such as the Toyota Supra and the Mazda RX-7 until in 1993, Hennessey Performance challenged themselves by modifying Dodge Vipers that made him competitive in similar events. His creation, the Hennessey Venom 500 Viper was born and the 163mph beast in the Silver State Challenge attracted much attention. The year 2005 saw Hennessey Performance pushed further with the goal to tune the Ford GT into something capable of shattering the 200mph barrier. With several years later of tuning success, the one man tuning firm became a 30-employee company located at a 30,000-square foot facility off Interstate 10 about 45 minutes west of Houston. Out of Hennessey's finest tuned machines, one car stands out among the rest...

A Taste of Venom

It's called the Venom GT, Hennessey's pride and joy that is based on the Lotus Exige and powered by the turbocharged version of the engine that powers the Corvette ZR1. Beware of its venomous looks and its quirky handling that will become extremely lethal even the slightest mistake. This is getting more dangerous to drive than the Koenigsegg CCX, just, faster than the original Bugatti Veyron, and this Venom shouldn't be called a Venom. This is a potential Devil car you can buy for a million pounds. Sounds explosive but just how "Devil" is this real-life Devil car?

The Devil wears "Lotus Elise"

Simple, just like the Noble M600 we tried a few months ago that has three adjustable modes that you can choose from 450HP up to 650HP, the Hennessey Venom GT also has three adjustable power modes but this time, hairy-chested drivers have the choice to drive it at 800 bhp, 1,000 bhp & 1,200 bhp. On the maximum power mode, it will get 1,155 lb-ft of torque and it has a power to weight ratio of 767.23 hp per ton or 2.61 lbs / hp. In Top Gear math, this is more powerful than the Bugatti Veyron! Oh, speaking of "more powerful than the Bugatti Veyron", hear this; 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds and 0-200mph in 15.3 sec. (Bugatti Veyron = 24.2 sec.) Here you go. One simple science lesson that the power to weight ratio of the Venom GT is more powerful than the Bugatti Veyron, making it a formidable for you wouldn't want to see one at your rear view mirror.

When I first tried the Hennessey Venom GT, this Lotus-based hypercar is just too hyper. This car is way too fast and very very difficult to drive. It only works if you are hairy-chested or brave enough to tame the venom within your veins. When you put your foot in the pedal, your body becomes extremely drunk with power and soon, you will become enslaved to the Venom GT's powerrr!!! POWERRRRR!!!! It turns experienced drivers into a prisoner of its kind where he can't escape the Venom GT and if you overstuck the mark, even slightly, it will kill you, harshly. It will always harass you more than the Koenigsegg CCX and worse of all, your experience to the ride quality of the Venom feels like you've been stabbed by the knife.

The killer handling is what made
the Venom GT special...

The Hennessey Venom GT demands FEAR and RESPECT among the hairy-chested of the car enthusiasts, even those Forza Faithfuls who got their hands on the star attraction of the May Top Gear Pack, which is now on sale. If you've been harassed by someone driving a Venom GT, your best bet is to surrender now unless you find something to exorcise this car on the track. If your in the Venom GT, be warned that the devilish exterior and the harassing cornering is truly a WORK OF A "Le Crinale" or "The Devil" (sorry about this...) and if it happened just like Stig crashed the Koenigsegg CCX, I don't care because the devil's already got you as his prey. Yep, the Venom GT is somewhat the kind of car you will be stuffed. If only someone as brave as The Stig, would be wise to choose it.

The cone...already harassed by the Venom GT

This car really harassed me...a lot. But being harassed by the Venom GT's looks and handling is just what makes it special.

Let's Do The News! (May 16, 2012)

So, the Mitsubishi RVR, the Citroen C4 Aircross, and the Peugeot 4008. Are they really are different even though they were from the same path?

It certainly is, even though their interiors are different. The performance is what really mattered for these. The RVR currently has the newly developed 4J10 MIVEC engine with the new Auto Stop & Go feature, an idling stop function which is Mitsubishi's first. The C4 Aircross and the 4008 however, didn't have that kind because they offer in diesel engines mated with a 6-speed manual. The C4 Aircross has a 1.6L engine while the 4008 doesn't. That's what differ from each other.

So, the question is, which of these three do you prefer? The Mitsubishi RVR? The Citroen C4 Aircross? Or the Peugeot 4008?

I'm afraid I can't answer that question but anyway, it is now time to do the news!

Right, and we will begin with a little something. Now, Kotobukiya, one of the finest toymakers based in Japan, they've launched another one of their IDOLM@STER figures. They announced the new Miki Hoshii -Angelic Island- figure, which will go on sale this September with the 8,190 Japanese Yen pricing.

URL: http://main.kotobukiya.co.jp/figure/pvc/im_hosiimiki.html

This is the 2nd Kotobukiya IDOLM@STER figure ever made. The first one was the Makoto Kikuchi figure, which will be on sale this August.

Mmmm...Mmmmm....mmmmm!!! That Miki Hoshii, surely is one of my favorites. You can't deny how cute she is.

Whoa there buddy. You're getting obsessed with her?

(laughing)

What? No! I mean yes! I mean no! That's not what I meant! I really really liked this figure but this Kotobukiya-made Miki Hoshii figure, it's a bit too bland. I would rather prefer the Beach Queens Miki Hoshii figure because it looks good, I can't deny it.

Okay....Why don't you pre-order those and find out?

(laughing)

Anyway, forget figure hijinks. I got noticed by someone from Toyota that Gazoo Racing modified the Toyota 86 into something a bit more highbrow...

GRMN SPORTS FR Concept

Some say, this is the GRMN SPORTS FR Concept, and this is based on the Toyota 86. They've put some kind of twincharger that Toyota remains it secret. Yep, nobody knows what's behind this twincharger but who knows? This is like Polo GTi technology...

(laughing)

Anyway, word from Toyota is that the 86-based SPORTS FR Concept will be displayed at this year's Nurburgring 24 Hour Race.

Honestly, that 86-based GRMN SPORTS FR Concept, it doesn't look similar from the Toyota FT86 G Sports Concept but this one's way too better, just, way more better from the Subaru BRZ STi Concept from Los Angeles last year. What I like about this GRMN SPORTS FR Concept is that this is some kind of Toyota 86 and Lexus LFA crashed into one.

(laughing)

Uh-huh...Looks like it...

Anyway, the Renault Espace, currently on its longest running 4th generation, it seems that Renault won't giving up this popular people carrier that a certain Top Gear episode turned an Espace into a convertible people carrier.

(laughing)

Instead, they give this old chap a mild minor change thanks to its new Renault trademark face. Here's the pic...

2013 Renault Espace

No much info yet for now but Renault says that they will have more info in the 3rd quarter of 2012.

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/renault-gives-espace-people-carrier.html

The 2013 Espace is standing tall despite being too old. Heh, no wonder Renault's trying to keep this rubbish people carrier a little longer by giving it a mild makeover. That seems to be a bit too old-fashioned... But there's something that is not old fashioned as this...

2013 Toyota Estima

2013 Toyota Estima interior

2013 Toyota Estima Hybrid

2013 Toyota Estima Hybrid interior

It's the 2013 Toyota Estima and the 2013 Toyota Estima Hybrid. This is the second time they've facelifted the third generation Toyota Estima. New exterior look, refreshed interior, same performance.

Scoop: http://paultan.org/2012/05/15/toyota-estima-mpv-gets-a-new-facelift-for-2012/

Yep. Same performance, you would still expect the unchanged 2.4L, 3.5L V6, and a Hybrid version that carries a 2.4L engine with Toyota Hybrid System II. Prices ranged from 2,750,000 Japanese Yen to 5,137,000 Japanese Yen.

Uh, the Toyota Estima seems to be more good looking than the Espace but let's not forget that the Estima is also sold in countries like Australia (as Tarago), Taiwan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, and China. I don't see countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia on their list. So...

So...

So...

This situation is the same as the other Japanese MPVs but the most annoying people that...

(ahem) 

Oh. What did I say?

Remember what I told you?

Oh...Sorry. Let's forget about this and let's move on...

Right!

2013 Nissan Cima

Next week, Nissan will be selling the all new 2013 Nissan Cima and I got some interesting news. A few moments ago, I got reports that the Nissan Fuga Y51 will be sold at Mitsubishi dealerships this summer as the new Proudia (nope, not the one that was the old Hyundai Equus). Now, it gets even more interesting that the Nissan Cima Y51 will be coming at Mitsubishi dealerships as the new Mitsubishi Dignity.

Scoop: http://autoc-one.jp/news/1062906/

(ooohh)

In case you don't know, the Dignity is somewhat the long wheel base variant of the Mitsubishi Proudia. Ugh....This is getting be rather confusing about this but I got reports that this new Mitsubishi Dignity will come in Japan this summer. (God help us)

Anyway, here comes Sebastian Vettel's kung fu movie, courtesy of Infiniti. Check out KUNG FU VETTEL: DRIVE OF THE DRAGON starring Celina Jade and Sebastian Vettel.

About the RS1800:

The RS1800 was based on the Mark II Ford Escort for the European market (1975-1980). It was essentially made for rally racing but road-legal versions are proven to be a classic rarity for car enthusiasts. Mk. II Escorts have a reputation for its undefeated run at the RAC rally from 1975 to 1979, winning a host of events worldwide. In the 1979 WRC season, Bjorn Waldegard, who drove a RS1800 rally car, won the driver's title. 2nd-placer Hannu Mikkola and 5th placer Ari Vatanen were also driving rally-spec RS1800's.

In 1981, Ari Vatanen drives a rally-spec RS1800 and won the driver's title. Despite the debut of the formidable Audi sport quattro, Ford became part of the best three in the manufacturer's championship 6 times in a row.

Anyway. No time for history lessons. Our RS1800 Escort did it in...

1:38.950

So, a little please and thank you goes a long way for the Ford Escort RS1800. This car gave it all it can for the sake of the S15 in my collection and this is much like the others. Everyone, treat the RS1800 Escort with the respect it deserves.

Anyway, a quick update on the FM4 Porsche DLC Pack so far...

2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

2010 Porsche Boxster S

1955 Porsche 550 Spyder

1970 Porsche 914/6

2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997)

1995 Porsche 911 GT2

2004 Porsche 911 GT3 (996)

1987 Porsche 959

2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo

1989 Porsche 944 Turbo

2008 Porsche #2 Gruppe Orange Racing 911 GT3 Cup

2005 Porsche #31 Petersen-White Lightning 911 GT3-RSR (996)

1987 Porsche #17 Racing Porsche AG 962c

2007 Porsche #80 Flying Lizard 911 GT3-RSR

2008 Porsche #16 Dyson Racing RS Spyder Evo

2011 Porsche #54 Black Swan Racing 911 GT3 Cup

2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 

2011 Porsche #45 Flying Lizard 911 GT3-RSR 

2011 Porsche #17 Team Falken 911 GT3-RSR

2012 Porsche Cayman R

Earlier, they placed the new Cayman R on the list. That makes it five out of the seven new Porsches coming on Forza Motorsport 4. Which means, there's only two slots left. God help us...If they mentioned another GT3-RSR or by any chance, the GT3 RS 4.0, there won't be room for the 2013 Boxster or the 2012 911 (991) Carrera S. I just hope that Turn 10 Studios should be putting those because I really want to see the new Boxster and the new 911 on the list. If that wouldn't work out or if they put something, this Porsche DLC Pack on Forza 4 may have as well criticized for not having the new Boxster and the new 911 on their list. GOD HELP US!

Anyway, be happy that the Panamera Turbo's on the list. The recently announced 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo makes it nice because back in Clarkson's DVD, Thriller, Jeremy Clarkson added some homemade rocket launcher on the Porsche 944; combining horsepower and firepower. (LOLZ)

And that's the news! We'll leave you with some greatest commercial hits made by Surf Reyes.