Friday, June 10, 2022

MY FH5 Log: The best 911 is personal

The 911 GT3 is by no means the greatest 911 variant ever made because of its spartan driving manners that rocked speedo boys everywhere. On the road and on the track, the GT3 is proof that Porsche is serious about creating a sportscar that can upset supercars by all means.


At long last, the 992 version of the 911 GT3 has arrived in Forza Horizon 5. Those who got it from the Series 8 Storm Playlist had the chance to experience what is known to be the 911 GT3 that reached its peak in the midst of the new normal.


So, what's it all about the 992 911 GT3, you may ask?


The 992 911 GT3 is a real, no-nonsense sports car with real, no-nonsense performance drivers who get hooked for more. Race-inspired aerodynamics aside, the 911 GT3 is powered by a 4.0L flat-6 engine that produces 510PS of power and 470Nm of torque while mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed PDK, which lets the GT3 accelerate from 0-100kph in 3.4 seconds, which is slightly quicker than the previous model. With such improvements, the new model lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 6:59.927 minutes, which is an improvement from the previous GT3.


The 992 911 GT3 is the peak GT3 at its prime, although not exactly in its prime yet, and it still delivers the spartan driving manners its predecessors possessed. Blow by blow, the GT3 loves trading punches and kicks like a brawler on the fancy city streets. When provoked too much, it is guaranteed to leave a bruise on the competition and send them flying away. Even if it tries to apologize, the competition won't accept its apology. It hurts badly but this is the way the GT3 rolls. It's athletic, rowdy, and down-to-earth mild in every way. This is the one speedo boys can't get enough of.


I'm very happy to see the 992 911 GT3 arrived in Forza and because of my heightened satisfaction towards the ideal 911 variant speedo boys want, I had a little proposition for the Street Porsche Fighter, pun intended. Before that...



My favorite Street Porsche Fighter has the haute couture treatment it deserves. Get it? Haute Couture. Arguably the best fashion term in the world. You should thank a certain character who befriended a haute couture creature and performed on stage using the creature's costume power. Anyway, with its haute couture look set...


...the 911 GT3 is ready for a street race against the boys in the hood. Trust them on this. This is a Porsche and it's born to do this, says a certain racing game franchise I do not name but this is all in the name of righteous indignation. Send in the tape.


Talk about a late surge in the end! This is what they called in the world of fighting games a "great" finish. Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in the end.


The 911 GT3 is the greatest 911 variant ever made because of its spartan driving manners that rocked speedo boys everywhere. With the 992 version, this is the greatest GT3 ever made because of its race-inspired aerodynamics, performance, and the naturally-aspirated 4.0L flat-six engine that begs to be revved. Enjoy this sound while you can, boys because, in this age of new normal, it's going to be a relic of the past like the AMG V12s and the V10s of the golden years.

The best 911 is personal.

Thursday, June 9, 2022

UKRAINE CONFLICT: 6/9/2022

                 

The latest in the ongoing Ukraine conflict:

  • Two Britons, Moroccan risk death penalty after guilty pleas in Donetsk court - Russian news agency
  • Russia unexpectedly poor at cyberwar - European military heads
  • Fate of Donbas rests in battleground Ukraine city - Zelensky
  • UN chief warns impact of Ukraine war on world is worsening

Let's Do The News! (June 9, 2022)

                 

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- The LTO office in PITX will be opened even on Saturdays.

- PAGCOR director Carmen Pedrosa dies at the age of 80.

- The world's largest solar farm will rise in the Philippines.

- Outgoing PH VP Leni Robredo thanks Israeli envoys for the two countries' economic cooperation.

- US President Joe Biden urges Americans to prove that democracy works.

- A tiny meteoroid struck the James Webb Space Telescope last month, knocking one of its gold-plated mirrors out of alignment but not changing the orbiting observatory's schedule to become fully operational soon.

- A young survivor of the Texas school massacre tells US Congress about the horror.

- The leader of a Mexican mega-church has been sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison for child sex abuse.

- Monkeypox cases have exceeded 1,000 cases as the WHO warns of "real" risk.

- The Proton X70 facelift was unveiled and it's powered by a new 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo engine. It now features an AWD variant.

- Your first look at the Polestar 3 electric crossover that will make its world premiere this October.

- ICYMI: The Sonic franchise is getting a new TV series as well as other big reveals.

- Sebastian Vettel believes that Formula 1 would one day welcome an LGBTQ driver on the grid.

- In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Celtics are in the lead by 2-1 after beating the Warriors at the score of 116-100.

- The Houston Texans and others will be added as defendants in lawsuits against Deshaun Watson, according to a certain lawyer.

- The members of True Faith admitted to talking about their possible disbandment.

TTFN.

COVID-19 SITUATION: 6/9/2022

                                                                           

The latest in the ongoing COVID-19 situation:

  • N. Korea reports 50,860 more people with fever symptoms - KCNA
  • AstraZeneca claims positive Covid medicine trial
  • Moderna announces positive results for Omicron vaccine

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

UKRAINE CONFLICT: 6/8/2022

                

The latest in the ongoing Ukraine conflict:

  • Brad Pitt says Angelina Jolie sought ‘harm’ on him by selling vineyard stake to Russian oligarch
  • Russia returns bodies of 210 Ukrainian fighters to Kyiv - military
  • Merkel says she doesn't blame herself for not trying hard enough for Ukraine

COVID-19 SITUATION: 6/8/2022

                                                                          

The latest in the ongoing COVID-19 situation:

  • Bongbong Marcos’ admin to face at least 3 ‘major’ health challenges — Duque
  • PH detects more cases of Omicron BA.5, BA.2.12.1
  • Daily COVID-19 cases up by 14% in NCR but still at low risk, says OCTA
  • US CDC removes mask recommendation from monkeypox travel notice to avoid confusion
  • Active COVID-19 cases in Bulacan drop to 35
  • Olongapo posts 2 new COVID-19 cases
  • North Korea reports 54,610 more people with fever symptoms - KCNA
  • Duque appeals to LGUs: Ramp up vaccine booster coverage of residents

Let's Do The News! (June 8, 2022)

                

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- 11 volcanic quakes have been recorded in Mt. Bulusan.

- Philippine President-elect Bongbong Marcos will attend this year's APEC Summit in Thailand.

- A P6 per kilogram increase in rice prices has been feared.

- The US House panel investigates Donald Trump's accounting of foreign gifts.

- The World Bank has cut its global growth forecast to 2.9% due to stagflation risk.

- Actor Matthew McConaughey and relatives of gun violence victims are urging lawmakers to act on gun reform.

- Veteran presenter Song Hae passed away at the age of 95.

Derek Fisher was fired as head coach/general manager of WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.

- The Los Angeles Angels team fired Joe Maddon while Phil Nevin was named interim manager.

TTFN.