Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Volkswagen Scirocco - Forza 3 Owner's View

Scirocco plays in the plain of Spain


You should find a gray market Scirocco
elsewhere...

Dubai Version Scirocco!



FINAL IMPRESSIONS: The Volkswagen Scirocco in Forza Motorsport 3 seems to be odd even though its a 3-door sports hatch we salivated over the years. When switched to cockpit view, I was wondering why the heck it was set on a RHD (Right Hand Drive) basis? The speedometer seems to be not on the MPH basis and I think it's not some UK Version of the Scirocco. Maybe I'm guessing that it was some kind of a Japan-spec Scirocco perhaps? Doesn't matter which version is this RHD VW Scirocco but the thing is, it's still a Scirocco we salivated over it since VW USA didn't bring the Scirocco due to exchange rates.

One day, this Scirocco would be ours for the taking as a grey market import...

Mang Ben's Chopsticks Dilemma

Mang Ben holds some chopsticks


Another Mang Ben episode happened on the June 14, 2011 episode of Banana Split Daily Servings. This time, Mang Ben is having some hard time dealing with chopsticks. He can't finished his meal while some guy (Jason Francisco) finished the whole meal and broke the chopsticks. While the man is reading, Mang Ben swapped paper bowls and when he sees that his paper bowl has some noodles, he asked the waiter and he said he needs another one but no more chopsticks, spoon and fork is necessary. False move, Mang Ben!

In another "ANO NGA KAYA?", Pooh imagines what if all of the answers to the questions have trivia. The positive point is that you'll learn something but the negative point is that is time-wasting. Ano nga kaya?

ANG TV PATROL TEXT JOKE OF THE DAY:
Sabi ni Juan: Gustong magbawas ng timbang ang misis ko, kaya pinag-horseback riding ko.
Tanong si Pedro: Kumusta naman?!
Sagot si Juan: Ayun, nabawasan ng 40 kilos yung kabayo!

1,256 viewers said HAVEY while 5 said WALEY!


Driving Music (What is the name of the song on car commercial?) Vol. 1

Hey there. Welcome to the new portion of my blog and this is called "Driving Music" where I will tackle more on car commercial songs and everything car-related like gas stations, tires, motor oil, car rental, anything car related. I will give you five recommended car commercial songs per random occasions. You won't guess when will I post next but as car addicts like us want to find out what is the song played in most car commercials from around the world, you'll be the best to know.

There are so many car commercials from around the world. In Europe, the U.S., Asia, any other country has car commercials playing good songs most car addicts will salivate it over and over until they get that song and play it while driving.

Car commercial songs can be a perfect fit to your car audio and it can be a perfect playlist to your Gran Turismo 5's Personal BGM feature! On my pilot post, I'll feature my top five recommended car commercial songs for you to enjoy. It's either play it on the car audio or play it while playing Gran Turismo 5 via Personal BGM! 

5) Where Do We Go From Here by Blake and Hayley Westenra
Where did you hear it: At the 2008 Toyota Alphard commercial from Japan starring Ewan McGregor
What is it look like: Click Here
Where can I find this song: A Maxi Single Album titled "Where Do We Go From Here" by Blake and Hayley Westenra. It was released since May 2008 but when I checked at CDJapan, out of stock. So sorry, so you have to find ways to find that song!

4) I Know Your Dreams by Akihiko Matsumoto
Where did you hear it: 2005 Toyota "Zero Crown" Commercial from Japan
What is it look like: Click Here. If you're not into that, let me describe that commercial. First you'll hear some Japanese narration, then you'll see the first-generation Crown, later on it fades, and later on, it turned into a Toyota Crown Athlete and later the words "ZERO CROWN, 第二章" (which means ZERO CROWN SECOND CHAPTER) appeared.
Where can I find this song: An album titled LINK+AGE and it features the best of Akihiko Matsumoto's original music score. There is even the song played on the Nissan Fuga (Infiniti M) promo movie called Vortex. Search that album on ebay or if you're not into that, find some ways to get that song!

3) HEY YOU by Eikichi Yazawa
Where did you hear it: 2010 Toyota Alphard commercial from Japan
What is it look like: Alphard at the start of the ad, later on an airship appeared above the Alphard. Man and woman exiting the blimp and entering the Alphard. Proof? Click here.
Where can I find this song: Eikichi Yazawa's album titled TWIST. Buy that album on CDJAPAN!

2) Neon Sky Rain by Vector Lovers
Where did you hear it: 2010 Kia Sportage R Pre-launching commercial from Korea
What is it look like: You'll see a robot approaching a white Sportage R. After checking the exterior, the robot opens the hood and gets inside the engine room. Click here to see it!
Where can I find this song: From the album Capsule For One. Download this song at http://www.amazon.com/Neon-Sky-Rain-2011-Remaster/dp/B000T18GBA

1) Hurricane 2000 (Rock You Like A Hurricane) by The Scorpions
Where did you hear it: From a Korean Kia Spectra Wing commercial
What is it look like: It's hard to describe what was that ad is. Please click here to see it.
Where can I find this song: Box Of Scorpions box set. It features the best songs from The Scorpions. Buy it at Amazon.com!

And that's my top five recommended car commercial songs for this post. I'll be back for more so if need questions, feel free to comment! I'm happy to understand your questions. If someone asks what was the song on a certain car commercial, that will be from me, OK? Bye!

Some "hot cars" appeared on a Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin episode

Toyota Sequoia (Dubai Version)
on a Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin episode


Nissan 180SX, Honda Fit, and Toyota Sequoia
on a Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin episode

Nissan Fairlady Z and Lexus LS460
on a Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin episode

Nissan Fairlady Z (Z34)
on a Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin episode

Nissan Fairlady Z and Lexus LS460
on a Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin episode

Some "hot cars", most are "Made In Japan", showed up on a Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin episode last June 13, 2011!

In the parking garage, when Javier and his punks are talking and heading inside a white, souped-up, Toyota Sequoia SUV (is that Sequoia a Dubai Version or North America version? I think it's a Dubai Version because we Filipinos tend to buy expensive and large SUVs sourced from Dubai, you know) when a punk sawed a black, souped-up, Nissan 180SX. He said he wants one and he tries to hijack it but later got caught by the security guard and the punks (including Javier, played by Coco Martin) getting away. By the way, a red, first-generation, Honda Fit/Jazz, appeared too as a background vehicle. The boys didn't hijack it.

Later, I saw a blue Nissan Fairlady Z (370Z) Z34 and a luxurious Lexus LS 460 (USF40) also appeared on that episode as well and it revealed that Javier's punk friends were actually professional thieves.

I'm confused but what will it show up next?

Hyundai Genesis/Rohens sedan crashed during City Hunter taping

A Hyundai Genesis (Rohens) sedan crashed
during a taping for a City Hunter episode.


A Hyundai Genesis/Rohens sedan was crashed during City Hunter taping and City Hunter star, Lee Min Ho, was injured during the taping.


Don't worry, the City Hunter, Lee Min Ho, is still okay after a hurtful car crashed during the taping. Accidents rarely occurred and I kinda felt sorry for the Hyundai Genesis sedan crashed during a taping for the City Hunter episode. If he's okay, he'll be back for more stringent taping. Let's just pray for his recovery, okay?

McLaren-Mercedes' Jenson Button emerged as Canadian GP victor

In an impossible feat at the Canadian GP because of the rainy weather, one racer stood all the odds. Jenson Button from McLaren-Mercedes snagged the checkered flag and emerged victorious on the Canadian GP, leaving two Red Bull Racing players from 2nd-to-3rd place.


Hard to imagine how the heck did Jenson Button won the Canadian GP but in the team standings, Red Bull Racing is in the lead by 255 points, McLaren-Mercedes catches up by 186 points, and Ferrari placing third by 101 points. Now onto the driver standings; S.Vettel still in the lead by 161 points, Jenson Button in 101 points, and Mark Webber in 94 pts.

Let's see if Red Bull Racing seeking revenge against McLaren-Mercedes in Europe this June 26, if they have the chance (and the possibility of another S. Vettel Pole Position).

Monday, June 13, 2011

Well played, Mavs!

Last Game 5 of the NBA Finals 2011 (best to 7), the Dallas Mavericks defeated Miami Heat and taken a 3-2 lead. Now on Game 6 of the NBA Finals 2011, the rest is history. Dallas Mavericks snags the trophy of being the winning NBA team of 2011, beating our favorite Miami Heat by 105-95.


I am neither side of Dallas nor Heat, but I do appreciated with the performance done by those teams. The German-born player for Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, is one tough athlete, he kept shooting hoops and that style puts our ever favorite Lebron James and Dwayne Wade from Miami Heat to shame. The toughness made the Mavericks star player MVP.


I kinda felt sorry for the Filipino coach for Miami Heat but that's okay. Past is past. Let's forget all about the bad times and let's all think about the good times.

Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Cabriolet

2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

The return of the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is just the perfect timing for young European drivers wanted to go out for the long European summer getaway. It targets the Renault Megane III Coupe-Cabriolet as a formidable rival but the Golf Cabriolet, based on the Golf Mk6, is just a bit too fat to look at it because it was something bland to think about the newest offering.

The Golf Mk6 Cabriolet might seem to be classified as a coupe-cabriolet as the Eos but when you're closing the top, the Golf Mk6 Cabriolet wears a soft-top rather than a hard-top like the Volkswagen Eos. It has been done because of the classic tradition of the Golf Cabriolets wearing the same soft-top roof. Despite its soft-top roof, the Golf VI Cabriolet provided a world-class silence, making it the quietest of its class, allowing it to withstand against over 5000 Hz of wind noises. The soft-top roof on the new Golf Cabriolet opens at 9 seconds and closes at 11 seconds, making it the quickest cabriolet to open and close, just like the Lexus IS250C and the Renault Wind.

The Golf VI Cabriolet can be personalized with a host of packs available to suit your needs such as the "Performance," "Design & Style," "Comfort," "Technology," "Light & Sight", "Mirror" and "Winter" packs. The Design & Style pack and the Performance pack are highly recommended to bring out the best on the Golf Cabriolet's exterior. It's up to you to choose which pack is best suitable on your new Golf Cabriolet.

Available engine types on the Golf Mk6 Cabriolet:
1) 1.2 TSI with 77 kW / 105 PS (entry-level)
2) 1.4 TSI with 90 kW / 122 PS
3) 1.4 TSI with 118 kW / 160 PS
4) 2.0 TSI with 155 kW / 210 PS
5) 1.6 TDI with 77 kW / 105 PS
6) 2.0 TDI with 103 kW / 140 PS

BlueMotion models will feature the innovative idling stop system that brings and engine to a complete stop when stopped at the red light, providing efficiency and low fuel consumption when you need it. Battery regeneration is also included in BlueMotion variants, henceforth that the Golf Cabriolet BlueMotion has the micro hybrid technology installed and when braked, the battery regenerates. A key feature to bringing the Golf Cabriolet to its eco-car status.

Choices of a 6-speed and 7-speed DSG transmission is a commodity for the new Golf Cabriolet. Beginners can choose the 6-speed DSG while advanced drivers can choose the 7-speed DSG as their desire to push it further beyond the autobahn for all.

Nine exterior colors are available on the new Golf Cabriolet such as Pure White, Dark Purple Metallic, Night Blue Metallic, Reflexsilber Metallic, Shark Blue Metallic, Sunset Red Metallic, Tungsten Silver, United Grey Metallic, and Deep Black Perleffekt.

My Comment:
The classic just got remastered and guess what, most of the features from the previous Golf I Cabriolet and Golf III Cabriolet gotten themselves a "TRANSFARRING" treatment and passed it on to the Golf VI Cabriolet as the donor. The new Golf VI Cabriolet might seem to be a late arrival but it's going to be an instant classic.

Photo: Volkswagen AG

Happy Independence Day, Bulilits! SUGOD MGA KAPAMILYA!

On the Independence Day (June 12, 2011) episode of Goin Bulilit:

- Some Use It jokes in time for Independence Day:

1) Hero - Bakit kita ililibre eh hindi naman tayo close! Ano ka, HERO?

2) Emilio - Huwag na kayong mainggit sa akin kung marami akong pera. EMILIO-naryo ako eh!

3) Del Pilar - Ang butterfly ay dating ca-DEL PILAR!

4) Andres - May eemail ako sayo, ano email ANDRES mo?

5) Lapu-Lapu - Kaya pala hindi kayo nagkakaintindihan, ikaw ang may kasalanan! Ang LAPU-LAPU mong kausap eh!

6) Luna - Gutom na ako! A-LUNA na ng hapon! Hindi pa tayo kumakain!

7) Jacinto - Di 'to asukal! JACINTO!

8) Melchora - Nakita ko yung ate mo, maganda! MELCHORA ha!

9) Teodora - Ang dami kong natututunan kapag pinapanood ko TEODORA the Explorer!

10) Jose - Kapag yumaman ako, bibili ako ng kotse at JOSE'n lot!

11) Diego Silang - DIEGO SILANG ka sa mundong ito!

12) Mabini - Mga ginoo, MABINI-bini at ginang, magsitayo po tayo para sa ating pambansang awit!

13) Gregorio - GREGORIO knock on your door! Ring on your bell, tap on the window too!

- "Sugod mga kapaitd" gags

- Payabangan ng mga nurse

- Katipunan gags

- "Guardia civil" gags

- Malaya na nga ba tayo sa mga dayuhan? Nash Aguas explains what if we're not free from foreign invaders

Is Nash Aguas look like Justin Bieber to you?

- Goin Bulilit's own SPONGEBOBCOLA does Spongecola's Tambay!

Spongebobcola

- Pasamo-sentimo is the name of the Ready Get Set Goin game on the June 12, 2011 episode of Goin Bulilit!

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Rich, big drivers like to play dress up too...

Lexus IS F at Ahrweiler, Germany


Yes, the rich, big boys like to play dress up before hitting the road with their fast cars. Are you a busy GT5 player who's planning to change your racing suit and helmet before you go? Now's a good time to toy yourself in style before going out as GT5 Update 1.10 offers the "Racing Gear" feature.

The "Racing Gear" feature allows players to customize themselves with a wide array of racing suits and helmet. You can also customize your B-Spec drivers the same way as you did on yourself, choosing the right racing suit and helmet that can be mixed and matched. You can also win more Racing Suits and Helmets by participating a certain Online Event such as Time Trials, Drift Trials, or Expert races.

To keep themselves salivated, they can took a profile pic of the customized driver within one of the nine poses. Give it a try!

Mazda 2 (Mazda Demio) - Forza 3 Owner's View

Blue as the SKYACTIV


The smile of the NAGARE face



FINAL IMPRESSIONS: Debuted in Japan since July 2007, exported worldwide including the U.S. and in the Philippines, and now listed as one of Forza Motorsport 3's world class cars via The World Class Car Pack since July 2010, it's great to know that the third-generation Mazda Demio (Mazda 2) is indeed a world-class compact car designed and engineered from Hiroshima/Hofu, Japan.
While not good in terms of performance, the Mazda Demio/2 in Forza Motorsport 3 is a great way to call it MIYO Mazda. MIYO MAZDA? That's Make It Your Own Mazda! Why MIYO MAZDA? Because like most Mazda models especially the Mazdaspeed Axela (BL3FW), the Mazda 2 can be decorated with any vinyls and stickers handmade by players. With such customization, the Mazda 2 is best to call it MIYO (Make It Your Own) Mazda. Now if only I can learn how to replicate the SKYACTIV i-STOP badge as seen on the recently facelifted Demio...

IKAW ANG SIBA!

Let's see what just happened on the June 11, 2011 episode of Banana Split:

- On HOT ISSUE:

1) Chandara Carpark, miss na miss ang Pilipinas!

Ryan Bang as Chandara Carpark

2) Chariz, nainis, Facebook account inalis!

Pooh as Chariz

3) Blind Item: Grandslam actor hobby mang-carino brutal!

4) Blind Item: Sexy star parang may eye shadow ang kili-kili sa itim!

- Mafia jokes

- Melai Cantiveros' tips to avoid being a victim of some mandurukot on M3: MELAI MO MAGWORK! AAHHH!!!

5) Add a mousetrap on your pocket!

4) Reverse your pants!

3) Wear shorts and let the mandurukot go to his new possession!

2) Stay behind walls!

1) Wear pants with multiple pockets!

- John vs. Jayson! Manuel vs. Ryan! Banana Split Fliptop Rap Battle and some dance!

- Banana Split does Happy Yipee Yehey's Ikaw Ang Bida for the fourth time and Bratty's looking for some fat guy on IKAW ANG SIBA!

IKAW ANG SIBA!

- A game of Just Draw It!