What's in our Car Town garage today? (March 16, 2014)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

The tale of the Chevrolet Camaro began in 1966 as General Motors' answer against the Ford Mustang. It was a heck of a battle but it seems that the Camaro failed to stack against the Mustang even as years go by. This is the convertible version or to be accurate, the SS Convertible version. The SS model of the first Camaro comes with either a 5.7L V8 engine or a 6.5L V8 engine. Legend has it that this convertible version once used as a pace car for the 1967 Indianapolis 500 race.

1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Born in 1964, the Ford Mustang served as one of the founding fathers of the muscle-car craze and since its first year of sales, Ford managed to racked up almost 700,000 orders, which is still an industry record that hasn't matched up as of now. The first Mustang is always worth remembering for Mustang fans who want to trace the roots of this founding father of this genre. A top-of-the-line model, especially this convertible model, can come with a 271 horsepower K-Code “Hi-Po” 289 Windsor V8 engine and with this, the success of the Ford Mustang can be traced here.

1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible

If there's one thing that the original Challenger had that the modern version didn't, it has to be the convertible version. Sure, both the Camaro and the Mustangs have convertible versions through the years but the Challenger is the only underdog left behind and even as of now, Chrysler won't be making a modernized Challenger convertible until further notice. Even though this is the convertible version, it's still a favorite among Mopar enthusiasts thanks to the 426 HEMI V8 engine pumping out 425HP of power output.

1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible

Let's Do The News! (March 15, 2014)

Things we learned today...

- Senator Nancy Binay says that her sister, Rep. Abby Binay, won't be running as senator for the 2016 elections.

- People's Champ Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao meets Bob Dylan, a rock legend.

- The local council for the capital city of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, approves the bill on banning cosmetic surgery for domestic pets.

- Philippine President Noynoy Aquino apologized to high school students from Tacloban for the stagnant response after last year's Superstorm Yolanda.

- A Russian solon denies submitting propaganda law linked to the recent crisis in Ukraine.

- On the MH370 Missing Case: Malaysian Prime Minister calls off South China Sea search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

- Disgraced PMA Cadet Aldrin Jeff Cudia reunites with his mom and he remains his hopes of being graduated.

- BETCHA DIDN'T KNOW; Autocar Magazine has a Philippine version called Autocar Philippines. Launched at the start of 2014, the Philippine version of Autocar is priced at 150 Philippine Pesos per issue and it's 10 issues per year.

TTFN!!!

Need For Speed (2014 film)

For some unknown reasons, one of the best-selling EA franchises in history, the Need For Speed franchise, has spawned a movie version like any other video game franchises in the world rarely spawn theatrical films for numerous reasons but for those who are looking to watch one of the latest action films in time before your annual spring break draws near, it could be it because the Need For Speed movie is all about speed and revenge. Is it something that really turned you on?

Need For Speed

Although the film has nothing to do with all the Need For Speed video games from the past to present, it's worth enjoyable to watch because in this movie, Aaron Paul, familiar by many as Jesse Pinkman from the concluded Breaking Bad TV series, is the perfect actor to play a role in the movie. Aaron Paul played the role of Tobey Marshall, a man who runs a family business, an auto shop to be precise, and street races with his pals in his free time until tragedy struck him. He was framed for the crime he didn't commit and two years later...he was freed from prison and plans revenge against whoever framed him. He takes on the "De Leon" race, similar to The Run from 2011's NFS The Run video game, which is a cross-country high-stakes street race that spans across the United States. Armed with the highly-customized Ford Mustang to the teeth, Toeby will risk everything to take down anyone who stands in his way and win the De Leon race to save his family business.

This NFS movie combines elements from car movies of different eras, making it a unique high-octane movie you would never disappoint, especially for NFS fans of all ages. To add it to a mix, the NFS movie features a wide range of unfamiliar and familiar stars including Dominic Cooper, who played the role of a bad guy named Dino Brewster, Imogen Poots as Julia Bonet, Scott Mescudi, Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek, and many others. But it's not just about that because while the Need For Speed franchise is all about cars, IT's ALL ABOUT CARS. Period. Aside from the Ford Mustang being the hero car of the film, the one Tobey drives in the De Leon race, it features a million-dollar feast of hyperexotics ranging from the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento (which is Dino's vehicle of choice), the Saleen S7, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, the Koenigsegg Agera R, the Spanish-made GTA Spano, the hybrid-engine wielding McLaren P1, and so much more. What boggles me is that because those ultra-expensive supercars were featured, the producers told me that no actual supercars, like the P1 or the Agera or the Veyron or any other million-dollar exotics featured in the film, were harmed during the making of the film. That's a mystery...because they used re-bodied versions rather than real ones because it would be too pricey to wreck the real ones while filming the film.

If I had a comment; how come this movie doesn't have Porsches? Sure, EA may have the exclusivity for Porsches but why did they not show up on the Need For Speed movie? Well, EA, do you have something to say? You may have exclusivity for Porsches but how come they never get the star treatment for the Need For Speed movie? It's their time to shine and not that whole Mustang and Koenigsegg and all of that million-dollar exotic nonsense because over the past few years, Porsches have always been the representative of the Need For Speed world and how come, after all those years of being an EA-exclusive, they never showed up in a film based on one of the fastest-selling video game franchises from EA? If the Need For Speed film isn't all about Porsches, who cares?

For an added surprise in the NFS movie, a 2015 Ford Mustang was making an easter egg in the film. If you spotted this "easter egg" car in the Need For Speed movie, what do you think? Well, since the 2015 Ford Mustang is officially an EA-exclusive ever since it made its first appearance on Need For Speed Rivals last year on a free update, it stays an EA-exclusive. Sorry...

So, with all of that, I give a rating of a good-ish 3.5 out of 5. Still, it's worth enjoyable to see one though so don't worry about this film not showing too many Porsches like what most NFS games do because it's so cool...you may want to see this film over and over and over...

KSP Junior Double Down

On the March 14, 2014 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Palengke gags

- Istambay, Istambay sa Looban, May isang tatay Juan ang pangalan, ang anak lagi niyang binabatukan, tawagin natin sa pangalang...JAN!!!

- IKAW AT ANG INA takes on...cleavages on your profile pics!

- We take a look on different examples of oxymoron.

Oxymoron

- Bubble Gang does KFC Double Down by spoofing this commercial as KSP DOUBLE DOWN!

Bubble Gang does KFC Double Down

- Ask some help from Tata Lino!

- Brod Pete and folks answer some more questions in ANG BAGONG DATING DOON! Alien? Alien!

- Looks like the gym guy's got busted...breaking his promises...

- IyoTube in Royals by Lorde

Geekdom's Guide to Omelette du Fromage

Omelette du fromage

Now, if you were kids and if you remember Dexter's Lab, you may have noticed one of your memorable episodes from one of your memorable shows you've watched during your childhood. It's the one where Dexter kept saying the omelette du fromage word. This French word made him get away with anything except in the end of the episode where Computer rejected Dexter's password and then self-destructed his lab. I know you guys watched this episode and you often want to say it all day long.

Omelette du fromage  is French for cheese omelette and how can you make your own omelette du fromage? Something that you can whistle this to the girls near you for romantic reasons. 

All you need is 3 large eggs (Grade A recommended), 2 slices of cheese (any cheese), and 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. It takes two minutes to cook the cheese omelet and two minutes to prepare.

First, add oil to the skillet over high heat and heat it until small hairline ripples appear. Then, break the eggs into tall glass or frappe cup and whisk to blend for a minute. While moving the skillet in a round motion, pour the eggs and keep moving until the outside edges have firmly cooked so you can flip it and cook for 30 seconds. Overlap 2 slices of cheese in the center of the omelet in a diamond shape, fold the omelet into half, and slide it onto the plate.

Source: Food Network

After you finished making your own omelette du fromage, you now have the most romantic meal you'd ever had. So romantic, you may want to whisper it to the girls or for the heck of it...you're going to say "omelette du fromage" over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over....

Making your own Omelette du Fromage the geekdom way...

Let's Do The News! (March 14, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- IN CASED YOU MISSED THIS: John Omohundro, the voice of Bravest Warriors' Danny, made an appearance in the latest episode of NBC's Revolution Season 2. Yes. He made an appearance on the hit action drama series as Dillon Matthews. In case you missed this latest Revolution episode, the one with John Omohundro in it, or want to see it again, find it On Demand, on iTunes, or at Amazon Prime Instant Video. Just to let you know...

- In honor of the NFS Movie, the Need For Speed Movie Cars DLC are now available on Need For Speed Rivals and this DLC features the cars as seen on the Need For Speed movie such as the Sesto Elemento, GTA Spano, and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

- Top Gear Philippines vs. valet services: The Top Gear Philippines magazine always taking stabs on the Philippines' valet parking services for some security concerns to the motorists. Five years ago, they've did a column about why you shouldn't hand over your car key to the valet. Recently, they did an article about why you shouldn't  give a valet attendant access to your car. Now, a valet company proprietor wrote a letter to Top Gear PH for some complaints.

- After the success of the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Ferrari announced that they will open up their theme park in Spain in two years time, featuring the world's fastest vertical accelerator.

- Returning to the Vhong Navarro case; there's a report from PEP stating that Roxanne Cabanero, the beauty queen who said that she was raped by Vhong Navarro in the past, denies being a prostitute. She even can't remember the exact date when did Vhong allegedly raped her.

- Facebook mogul Mark Zuckerberg warns that the US Government is a threat to the internet freedom.

- A year has passed since Kristel Tejada, a UP coed, committed suicide after failing a fight against her alma mater, the University of the Philippines, over the access of education for poor people like her.

- On the MH370 Missing Case; sources told that the plane in question, a Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, sent pings after its mysterious disappearance.

- The suspect behind the KuroBas threats admits to charges in the Court, also citing his jealously as motive and plans to commit suicide by the time he was freed by authorities.

- The AM General MV-1 "special needs" vehicle, designed for the disabled people, resumed production after stroking a deal with the Department of Energy to gain assets to the "special needs" vehicle. The MV-1 is the only car that sets the benchmark to the Americans with Disabilities Act, featuring an integrated ramp and room for two wheelchairs.

- NHTSA ended their investigation on several 2011MY Porsche 997 911 models over coolant problems.

- Did You Know: To keep the new 2014 Camaro Z/28 a bit more friendly on the handling stakes, the engineers are prompted for the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires because normal tires worn can't do actual burnouts. With this tires developed specifically for the Z/28, the handling stats are now 1.5G thanks to its Brembo brakes. Check out their latest video;



- Ever since Disney took over LucasFilm and with Star Wars Rebels coming soon on Disney XD, it's a bit of a shame for Star Wars fans that the Clone Wars TV series has been pulled the plug from Cartoon Network after five seasons. However, there's some good news because after much rummaging, the sixth (and the unaired) season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is now available for Netflix subscribers.

With The Clone Wars included on Netflix, not only it features five seasons of the hit TV show (especially the one episode where David Tennant did a guest voice role on), but the lost sixth season is included. Season 6 features 13 never-before-seen episodes. So, did the episodes made you impressed or disappointed? Did Cartoon Network make a mistake by shelving the show? Could Season 6 of Clone Wars have saved it?

The sixth season of Star Wars The Clone Wars is available only for Netflix subscribers.

- Dog With A Blog's G Hannelius has a new single titled Stay Away, out on iTunes on the 28th of March.

TTFN!!!

Forza Motorsport 5: The Lotus Exige S V6

This is the Lotus Exige S, or to be accurate, the Lotus Exige S with the V6 engine on it. Launched in the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Exige S balances big power and lightweight, making it the driver's car that delivers a threat against the big boys in track days.



It's a tricky one when Lotus made this car from scratch and the reason why it's longer than the old Exige and it now weighs a ton is because of its supercharged Toyota 3.5L V6 engine derived from the Evora S. But still, with the added power and weighs less than Europe's finest sports cars, the Exige S is truly born for the track and usable for the road. Here in Forza 5, when it comes to drive the Exige S, it takes a lot of science experiments to examine how the Exige S stacks up. Think of it like stuffing things up to the microwave...



When I take this round at the Top Gear Track, it set a lap time of about 1:24.272 and that's not bad for a track-day car with big power in the middle. Although the added weight was not a hindrance for the V6 Exige, Lotus truly knows how to balance it out to create the perfect driver's car; a driver-focused car that is more powerful and lighter, a car that is more track-focused and usable for the road and this car sure does that.