Sunday, May 22, 2011

Blow the mufflers, warn the people!

Honda CR-Z Mugen


Time to blow the trumpets and warn the car enthusiasts because Honda of UK and Mugen Euro modified the Sport Hybrid Car, the Honda CR-Z (released since February 2010), to a more supercharged one-off special.

Scoop:

Details remain slim but the supercharged tune on the CR-Z makes it even more... NOISIER ENOUGH TO WAKE THE NEIGHBORS!

Time for me to get my earplugs ready!

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

With the success of last year's Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid (based on the second-generation Porsche Cayenne SUV), Porsche raises up the green ante by introducing a second hybrid model and this time, it will be based on the Panamera, Porsche's first premium sedan.

The Porsche Panamera S Hybrid uses the same Panamera architecture but with the added hybrid ability to make it the ultimate high-performance hybrid designed and engineered in Leipzig, Germany. (Sorry Infiniti M Hybrid, but the Panamera S Hybrid is deserved to be the high-performance hybrid)

The new Panamera Hybrid is powered with the 3.0 litre V6 supercharged engine, capable of releasing 380PS/5500rpm worth of power, 580Nm/1000rpm worth of torque and a 288V electric motor that releases 34kW of power output. With the motor and engine powered, this hybrid is highly unstoppable, it can tear down the Infiniti M Hybrid by whatever means necessary. The top speed of the Panamera S Hybrid is 270km/h while the Infiniti M Hybrid goes for about 250km/h. However, there's a twist; when compared on a 0-100km run, the Infiniti M Hybrid scored 5.5 seconds while the Panamera S Hybrid scored .5 seconds more but whatever.

In terms of fuel consumption, the Panamera S Hybrid consumes 7.1 Liter/100 km combined while the Infiniti M Hybrid consumes 7.0 Liter/100 km combined. It's a shame that a 1L/100km difference made the Infiniti M Hybrid more fuel efficient than the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid.

The 8-speed Tiptronic S seems to be a handy transmission offered on the Panamera Hybrid but even when you shift it to Manual Mode, it seems to be more stressful like the Lexus ISF, which also has an 8-speed transmission. It would be nice to drop a few gears to make the Panamera Hybrid fun to drive but 8 gears wouldn't been a good preference and it could ended up being a total nonsense but still it will do whatever it can for the Panamera S Hybrid to bring compensation to the drivers.

My Comment:
I would kindly take back the words I said. I would still prefer the Asian-American Infiniti M Hybrid over the German-made Porsche Panamera Hybrid because of the time lapsed at the 0-100km, the fuel economy, and the emissions but if I'm bored, I would just give the Panamera Hybrid a try.

The Porsche Panamera Hybrid is the second Porsche hybrid car since the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid.

Photo: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

Sabadabadog! Sabadabadog! Sabadabadog! My First Impressions

SABADABADOG!

It was Saturday, May 21, 2011, when the parents tune it to GMA and tell their kids that GMA's newest educational kids TV show, titled Sabadabadog is here.Yes, our newest friends to play, Kuya Tonipet, Sabadabadog, Mei-Mei, Don Kahon, and Bebe Garu, are here every Saturday mornings to have kids play and learn.

Sorry to rain on our parade but I'm still witnessing my second childhood right now and I have the urge to watch the pilot episode of Sabadabadog. As I noticed, is Sabadabadog sounded like Kokey? Oh well. On the pilot episode, Kuya Tonipet, Sabadabadog, and friends (especially viewers like you) finds a way how to do with an old tire. Instead of being trash, this old tire has something to make use of.

Kuya Tonipet also told us a story of a lone old tire named Dingdong Gulong, an old tyre that was once turned into a swing after he was picked up by some man and he painted the old tire with paints.

We also learned that the tire has a "circle" shape and we learned more about circles!

At the end of the first episode, the once old tire became a chandelier! 

We had fun at the first episode. I think this new kids TV show, Sabadabadog, does well against TV5's Batibot, which is of course resurrected last year. This makes it also a fair rival against ABS-CBN's "Why Not?" and in fact those big three served good kids TV show that makes little kids play and learn!

It's an "ALL IN THIS TOGETHER" in The Ringtone finale

In the previous three weeks of Spooky Nights presents The Ringtone, we witnessed the ghost named Sad Ako risen from the well to terrorize hapless victims. Brix (Aljur Albrenica) was followed by Sad Ako, even Nancy (Kris Bernal) almost got herself killed by Sad Ako. The whole family will seek revenge against Brix and his gang by snatching Nancy and sending her straight to the well.

On the finale, it's an "ALL IN THIS TOGETHER" situation as Brix and the gang struggles to save Nancy from the clutches of Sad Ako, Dr. Morgan (Benjie Paras) and the horde of something evil. Did Sad Ako snatched Nancy because Brix killed Sad Ako? When Sad Ako slapped Nancy, Nancy fights back and this is getting out of control. 

Brix is getting nervous about going through the well to rescue Nancy. While tensions on the rise, the fight between the copycats, Nancy and Sad Ako, reaches further and the both of these rivals gone "folk dancing", which is utterly nonsense but crazy.

Yes, Brix is getting nervous until when he saw a message, Tricia (Sam Pinto) pushed Brix, resulting him to fall through the well. What a rude act for Tricia. At the well, the truth is finally revealed that Sad Ako was the person who called Brix. It was Brix who rejected Sad Ako and resulted from falling through the well. 

The message is "Patawad. Mahal na mahal kita. Mag-hintayin mo ako. Parating na ako." Sad Ako apologized to Brix and promised to terrorize them again and therefore, Sad Ako helps them but Dr. Morgan and his family showed up! Oh no!

Brix tries to persuade Dr Morgan and his family that he's not his fault but Dr. Morgan, Sad Ako, and the family are going to kill the both of them.

It's all your fault Tricia for pushing too hard to a worse-case scenario! Meanwhile, Vanessa (Sef Cadayona) blabbers everything to Tricia. Luckily, Brix and Nancy avoided Dr. Morgan and his family's attack and the ridiculous chase scene is on but ended on being surrounded again! Oh no!

Something weird is falling down and who are those spacemen? Meanwhile, as they were surrounded some words appeared while Brix and Nancy hold on while being surrounded by Dr. Morgan's family.

And They Lived Deadly
Ever After

Oh, wait, those spacemen we mentioned we're just Mang Aga (Gene Padilla), Macmac (Gerould Aceron), and those two guys from the previous episodes (Moymoy Palaboy and Roadfill).The pals use the fire hose to flood the whole well. Is that their Plan B to save Brix and Nancy? Well, whatever. Brix and Nancy does whatever they can to get out while the gang needed help from the people to fill up the well because the fire hose just went out of water. As the rescue gone worse, the gang used the empty fire hose as rescue ropes to save the love team from being Dr. Morgan and Sad Ako's meal!

With worse gone worse, the gang pushed Tricia and while Brix tries to escape from Dr. Morgan's family, Brix, Nancy, and Tricia escaping themselves while the gang stripped off their clothes to form an escape rope. With Tricia only escaped, the gay guy Vanessa showed up with a bucket of gas to burn the well but wait, both Brix and Nancy are still struggling to escape the well. Is Vanessa out of his mind? But then, a miracle happened, Brix and Nancy were escaped from the well and Vanessa, I mean, Van Diesel, pouring gas to the well!

Oh no! Sad Ako escaped but the gang foiled them and Brix lighted the match and successfully defeated Dr. Morgan's family. Sad Ako appeared and Nancy smacked the heck out of Sad Ako and explosions coming out of the well!

They did it! Mission accomplished!

The Ringtone ending

Everyone's riding the fire truck but wait, why is Mang Aga joining at the top of the fire truck, then who's driving? Uh oh... Sad Ako's driving the truck but oh well! LOL

We had fun enjoying The Ringtone, part of the Spooky Nights series! Horror with a blend of humor just makes it a twisted good time. Now that's a FULL FORCE treat for viewers having the good times roll. This should be a great part on your "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" paper. Just write it that it was just like Spooky Night's The Ringtone! LOL

IKAW ANG BRUHA!

It's almost rainy in Manila, time to see what just happened on the May 21 episode of Banana Split...

- Hot Issue!

- Star City jokes

- We have fun playing another game of Banana Split's Hula-hulaan! Check out the questions and answers;

1) Heartthrob siya ng bayan, sila pa din ni Melissa Ricks, ka-love triangle ni Aga't Angel, siya si...

Answer: Jake Cuenca

2) Nanay siya ni Ruffa, walang inuurungan, wag galitin ang di pandilatan, siya si...

Answer: Annabelle Rama

3) Cute na komedyante, 'sang boy, 'sang babae, dalawa silang small but terrible, siya si...

Answer: Mahal at Mura

- Come to Bratty! Banana Split does Happy Yippee Yehey's Ikaw ang Bida! Come to Bratty! IKAW ANG BRUHA!

Come to Bratty! IKAW ANG BRUHA!

- The Banana Split boys are dancing and enjoying at Star City!

- It's Team Stressed vs. Team Relaxed on a game of Just Draw It!

Saturday, May 21, 2011

LFA vs. IS F in "Cecilia Alcott" territory

Lexus LFA vs. Lexus IS F
in Bruntingthorpe


Sorry for the irony on the title why I called it "Cecilia Alcott" territory because the Lexus LFA in Pearl Blue and the Lexus IS F wearing "Blue Tears" colors (whoops, another irony) showing off their skills at Bruntingthorpe, UK. (Oh, that's why you called it "Cecilia Alcott territory" because of that darn Brit chick from IS!)




You know what, I'm not going to talk about this thing. I'll just leave it to my special guest, please welcome the IS School student from Britain and a representative cadet, Ms. Cecilia Alcott (セシリア・オルコット). Guess she'll do the talking for me while I'm taking a rest. orz

Cecilia Alcott from
Infinite Stratos

 (British accent) Hello ladies and gents, my name is Cecilia Alcott, British representative cadet from the Infinite Stratos School. Thank you for seeing me on IS (Infinite Stratos) for after twelve episodes. Guess someone told my name on an article about something IS. He told me about a video that a Lexus IS F wearing the color of my Infinite Stratos known as "Blue Tears" clashing against a Pearl Blue Lexus LFA. Well, I'm not kind of familiar about the Lexus LFA because I don't know what this car is but I'm fairly familiar about the Lexus IS F because 'that' is 'my' kind of IS.

Of course I saw those two Lexus cars racing in my British homeland, which these two are racing through the Bruntingthorpe Proving Grounds. When I saw the blue Lexus IS F races against the Lexus LFA, I thought the IS F will win because of the 8-speed Sport Direct Shift but the Lexus LFA's V10 engine (1LR-GUE) is highly powerful against the Lexus IS F, which is equipped with the 2UR-GSE (5.0L V8) engine and 8-speed SPDS (Sport Direct Shift) transmission. It's a shame watching my "Blue Tears" beaten by a V10-equipped super car. (Sigh)

Despite that, I'm happy to see those two Lexus F models comparing each other. Seeing these two Japan-made vehicles racing on my territory, I mean, at the Bruntingthorpe Proving Grounds, made me happy that my "Blue Tears" is proven to be a good one, despite its loss by the Lexus LFA.

As I heard, the Lexus IS F is the founding father of Lexus' F marque, designed to target the likelihood of Audi's S and RS models, Mercedes-Benz's AMG, and BMW M Power. The limited edition LFA is just a one of a kind super car built by a Japanese car manufacturer. I'm glad that Toyota Motor Corporation made a really good job creating these two sports cars targeted for the elite.

It was nice to meet you all IS* fans. Until then, I'll see you soon. Bye, now!

*I think Cecilia doesn't refer to either fans of Infinite Stratos or fans of the Lexus IS line. LOL

Paint the town "Whose Line Is It...Anyhow?!"

On the 5-20-11 episode of TV5's Lokomoko U;

- Kasambahay gags

- Talentadong Family at the ranch. Here are some jokes;

1) Circulate - Alam mo ba kanina yung poging cowboy, hingi-hingi yung cellphone number ko. Sabi ko "Ano ba CIRCULATE mo naman!"

2) Rancho - Every time I want to go wee-wee, I RANCHO the bathroom!

3) Celebrator - Para hindi tayo mapagod kaysa sa maghagdan tayo, sumakay tayo CELEBRATOR.

4) Economy - Lagi kong naalala si Serafin. ECONOMY-miss kaya niya?

5) Maintain - Mauna na kayo, MAINTAIN pa ako eh.

6) Ornamental - Anong nangyari dun sa sira-ulong cowboy kanina? Nakulong ba ORNAMENTAL hospital?

Also, what Nanay said - her nephew Jojong Bingi understand:

1) Cowboy - Baboy

2) Indian - Pinggan

3) Ibayo - Bayo

- Wing-draw! Wing-draw! Wing-draw! Looking back at the prehistoric comedy in another "B.C. Bisihan", where our prehistoric ancestors made the first toothpick!

First toothpick

Even in prehistoric times, toothpicks can be somewhat painful.

- Another round of Whose Line Is It Anyhow is here! New punishment; wrong answer gets squirted by a water gun filled with paint! Check it out the lines;

1) Bata pa naman ako kahit kulubot na ang balat ko!
Answer: Ampalaya

2) Sipsep ka nang sipsep sa akin tapos didispatsahin mo lang ako!
Answer: Straw

3) Ako ang lagi mong gamit pantalon!
Answer: Paa

4) Gusto ka happy ka!
Answer: Juan Ponce Enrile

5) Ako ang man's best friend!
Answer: G.R.O.

6) Hindi lahat ng baby cute!
Answer: Tyanak

"Sure kami sa proteksyong bigay ng Quizper!"

What just happened on the May 20, 2011 episode of Bubble Gang?

- Blow the whistle, warn the basketball players because they made an offensive foul! That's the Bubble Gag on that episode! LOL

- The new female employees are saying "Paano kung ganito?"

- Be warned, annoying people. Sumbong Sumbong kay Bonggang Bonggang Bongbong warns about people wearing dual-time watch but same time-zones, people using a toothpick but want their toothpick to be stuck in their mouths, and commuters paying to jeepney drivers "if" commuters are exiting the jeepney.

Bonggang Bonggang Bongbong

- Cheche and Bureche are getting ready for the Santacruzan!
Cheche and Bureche at the Santacruzan
- Pwede kang mag-aerobics o mag-yoga kahit merong ka because Bubble Gang does Whisper by gagging this commercial as Quizper! Girls, pili na!

Bubble Gang does Whisper!

- James Wang (Jacky Woo) sprungs into action, helping the cops figuring out what's going on on the scene of the crime.

- This doctors offers a "very special" offer...and why is this doctor using voodoo doll?

- Of stranger ties, this couple still decides if they have to marry or not. 

- Iyotube with the Moymoy Palaboy duo!

- Really? Does the death of their friend has some kind of premonition surrounded? This guy explains those to his friends.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Messy O.A. stuff Banana Split wants you to avoid...

Guess what, Banana Split called you O.A. because you were...

1) Bringing a garbage bag with you when you encounter a litter

Picking up the trash

2) Handcuffing your girlfriend so you won't lose her

Handcuffing a girlfriend

3) Eating someone else's remains of meals

Eating the remains

Well, if you're not doing those three, you're okay. If you did, well, sorry but, 

ANG O.A. MO!

Ang TV Patrol text joke of the day:

Sabi ng anak: Nay, bakit po Victoria pangalan ni Ate?
Sagot si Nanay: E kase dun namin siya ginawa ng tatay nyo!
Tanong uli si anak: Ahhh, eh bakit si Kuya Anito?
Sagot si Nanay: Tumigil ka na nga Luneta, hala tawagin mo si Kuya FX mo!

3,567 Banana Split viewers agreed to this joke while 24 viewers are unhappy. According to Jason Francisco, those 24 viewers who are unhappy were the kids whose names were Luneta and FX!

Superamerica 45 - The third Ferrari under the Special Projects portfolio

In 2008, Ferrari revived the Special Projects program, a program dedicated to create a one-off special Ferrari for the very special clients or VIPs. The first is the Ferrari SP1, a F430-based special Ferrari designed exclusively for Mr. Junichiro Hiramatsu, the chairman of a very famous Ferrari club in Japan and an avid collector of everything Ferrari.
2008 Ferrari SP1
Later on, in 2010, the second Ferrari under the Special Projects portfolio is the P540 Superfast Aperta, a special Ferrari based on the 599 GTB Fiorano for a special client named Edward Walson, the son of John Walson who invented cable TV.
2010 Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta

Now, in 2011, Ferrari created the third special Ferrari under the Special Projects programmed and this one is heavily based on the Ferrari 599 (the same as the Superfast Aperta). It was unveiled ahead on the Villa d’Este Concours d’Eleganza (Concours d'Elegance) in Italy and made for a wealthy playboy in New York, avid collector (just like Junichiro Hiramatsu), and the former owner of the New York Post, Peter Kalikow.
2011 Ferrari Superamerica 45

2011 Ferrari Superamerica 45

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/05/ferrari-unveils-new-superamerica-45.html

It might seem to be based on the 599 but it was heavily based on the limited model Ferrari SA APERTA. Mr. Peter Kalikow's excited to see his very own Ferrari and most of the Ferrari owners will get jealous. Peter Kalikow's the third special client since Junichiro Hiramatsu and Edward Walson to ask Ferrari to create their own special Ferrari models under the Special Projects portfolio. We're getting jealous....

Toyota Sienta Phase III and Sienta DICE

2012 Toyota Sienta


In September 29, 2003, Toyota released the Japan-only compact 2BOX minivan, the Sienta, targeted for simple Japanese families looking for a practical compact carrier for their everyday lives. It followed with a minor change on May 16, 2006 that features a much bubblier design. Unfortunately on August 2010, Toyota cease to produce the Sienta because of the low demand or poor sales. However, on May 19, 2011, the Sienta is back with its second minor change, and labeled as "Type III", which means the Sienta is now on its third phase. With production made possible from Daihatsu, the Toyota Sienta is back and this time, it spawned into two kinds such as the standard Sienta and the squarish Sienta DICE.

The standard Sienta carries the Phase II look but offered a new round front lamps, new grille, new bumper, and a redesigned rear. The new Sienta DICE offers a smiling grille, squarish headlamps, sporty front bumper, and some chrome lamps attached at the rear. The Sienta DICE is targeted for those who are in sense of style.


2012 Toyota Sienta DICE interior


On the interior, nothing's changed from the previous two phases. What's included is the plasma cluster switch that allows clean air to come through the Sienta's interior, providing a clean atmosphere and a sense of purity. For added utility, a deck under tray is included that matches your hectic lifestyles. The Sienta and Sienta DICE is made for people who are undergoing different lifestyles.


2012 Toyota Sienta DICE


Both the Sienta and the Sienta DICE are offered with the standard 1NZ-FE VVT-i engine with the improved fuel economy of 19.2km/L in 10-15 Mode and 17.2km/L in JC08 Mode. The power output is 110PS/6,000r.p.m. and the torque output of 14.4kgf・m/4,400r.p.m. If armed with the optional 4WD, power and torque output will slightly decrease. 2WD variants are equipped with the Super CVT while 4WD variants have 4-speed Super ECT. It's up to you.

My Comment:
Thanks to Daihatsu, the Sienta is back for its third phase and this time, it spawned a stylish addition, the Sienta DICE, that features squarish headlamps, sporty front bumper, and targeted for the sense of style. The standard Sienta is made for simple drivers while the Sienta DICE is targeted for the stylish. Don't rush over these yet because both the new Sienta and the Sienta DICE are slated for June 13 sale across all Corolla dealerships and oh, expect delay of delivers. orz


Photo: Toyota Motor Corporation

BMW M Power is here in Manila!

BMW 1-Series M Coupe '12


Have you heard of the awesome news? BMW M Power is finally in the Philippines via Autohaus BMW in Libis, Quezon City!

Scoop:

No need for gray market M car because at Autohaus BMW, they officially serve the X5 M, X6 M, and soon the limited model 1-Series M Coupe!

What do you think?