in early 2013..

A Day Off Is Good For The Soul

Took an MC* yesterday. No, it wasn't an 'MC" but an actual one.

A day off the working week really works wonders for the mood and that extra rest in bed was also something I needed badly. Not only did the day feel long, it felt good as well. Managed to watch a little TV with Pops (Once Upon A Time).. seems interesting even though I only caught episode 15, 16, and halfway conscious (due to sick meds) through episode 17.

My last MC was back in January; and my one and only 'Leave' day of the past 13 months was in April...for Wrestlemania.

Project: Refuel Downunder begins in 12 days (7 working days)! I definitely need this break more than ever.

*MC - medical certificate

5ive terms that give me the heebie jeebies

In no particular order..

disposable income
- i think of spoilt assholes who spend their family riches on fast cars and women

what a small world
- the world is pretty damn big la.

quick lunch 
- lunch should be taken at a leisurely pace; especially at work.

media pitch 
- ugh.

craft a press release 
- if you know me well enough, you would know im pretty shite at art and crafts. the word craft just irks me.

TGIF..seriously.

Ipoh, Perak here I come!

5ive Cars I Wish To One Day Own (Number 1)

1. DeLorean DMC-12 (1981)

..And the number one car on my list is... not only the oldest, but also least powerful of all... John DeLorean's dream, the DeLorean DMC-12. Best known for its starring role in the Back To The Future series, the DMC-12 was ahead of its time (yeah.. time) in terms of styling and trend of the sports coupe market.

 88mph!

Welcome!

What a lovely place to be stuck in a jam in

Price: N/A

If you have 'disposable income'. I'll be your trash can.

Fast & Furious 6

Fast & Furious 6 (2013)

The sequel to the bombastic 'Fast Five' pits the F&F gang in yet another super mission that ends up becoming physics defying OTT action. Furious & fast from the get go (pun intended) and is a top notch popcorn munching, pie eating two hours of fun.

 

Best bits: THAT FINAL SCENE. Finally links back to its black sheep 'Tokyo Drift'

Worst bits: Can't think of any aside from the ridiculousness of certian scenes, but that part of the charm. Embrace it for what it is!

Rating - A

Fast Five

Fast Five (2011)

Throw in The Rock to rival Vin Diesel and what do you get? Action! Action! Action! The general recipe for this installment was over the top action and non stop adrenaline pumping over-the-top insanity. A movie that shys away from its roots but keeps the fans wanting more.

Best bits: The gang is 'complete' (sans M. Rodriguez)

Worst bits: No actual illegal street race scene, (dafuq) post credits scene

Rating - A

WWE Raw World Tour - AUSTRALIA! 30 JULY 2013!

WWE Superstar confirmations include:

• John Cena [YES!] - WWE Champion
• Ryback [YES!]
• Kane [YES!]
• Daniel Bryan [YES!]
• Seth Rollins [YES!] - WWE Tag Team Champions
• Roman Reigns [YES!] - WWE Tag Team Champions
• Dean Ambrose [YES!] - WWE US Champion
• The Miz [YES!]
• Antonio Cesaro [YES!]
• Zack Ryder [YES!]
• Sheamus [YES!]
• Curtis Axel [OK] - WWE Intercontinental Champion
• Sin Cara [meh]
• The Great Khali [oh godddddd pls no]
• Natalya [meh]
• Aksana [meh]

Notable missing:

• CM Punk [SUPER WANT]
• Dolph Ziggler [SUPER WANT]
• AJ [SUPER WANT] - WWE Divas Champion
• Chris Jericho [SUPER WANT]
• Wade Barrett [WANT]
• Fandango [WANT]
• Santino Marella
• Cody Rhodes
• Damien Sandow
• Big Show
• Randy Orton
• Alberto Del Rio - WWE World Heavyweight Champion
• Big E Langston
• Jack Swagger
• Kaitlyn

*all information above is accurate as of 25 June 2013

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5ive Cars I Wish To One Day Own (Number 2)

2. Toyota Supra (1992)

The car that stole my heart, mind, and soul. Paul Walker's car in "The Fast And The Furious" literally opened my eyes to the world of automobiles. Little did I know that orange Supra was going to going to leave such an impression on me even until today. Legend.

Some day...

Furious and fast 

Dat @$$

 

3 litre legendary 2JZ engine

Price (as of June 2013) - RM85K

jumpin orange supra~!

Fast And Furious

Fast And Furious (2009)

 

An odd title for the 3rd sequel of a movie franchise isnt it? Its awesome to see (most of) the characters from The Fast And The Furious back here. Unfortunately, it my least favourite chapter of the series mainly due to the fact that it got way too serious. Oh.. and, hello 'over the topness'. OTT-ness continues moving forward.

 

Rating - C+

Best bits: The gang is back together

Worst bits: Major lack of 'fun'.

The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift

The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)

The F&F series returns with all new characters and setting. Bad casting and a weak script made this one more of a pothole than a easy ride, but the general basis on illegal racing and street cred makes it a guilty pleasure of mine. Not to mention the (pretty sick) soundtrack.

Rating - C+

Best bit: That last scene was scream worthy. JDM cars EVERYWHERE. Siiicckkk theme song.

Worst bit: Casting. The damn high school kids look 30.

 

Teriyaki Boyz - Tokyo Drift



Steak Tartare

So friggin beautiful. Where can I get this in PJ/KL?

 

2 Fast 2 Furious

2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)

 

Initially found the sequel pretty lacklustre mainly due to the fact that it focused more on a cops and robbers/drug dealers story rather than the 'bro-ship' that Brian and Dom formed in the first movie. But in later re-watches, the car scenes and the introduction of Roman and Tej's characters who are prominent in future editions made it a worthy watch.

 

Rating - B

Best bits: Has the best illegal race scene in the series

Worst bits: No Vin Diesel and gang/Too many Mitsubishis!

The Fast And The Furious

The Fast And The Furious (2001)

This movie literally left such an enormous impact on my life. Before watching, I never knew the difference between a Supra and a Corolla, and drove an automatic. After watching, it was manual all the way. Performance cars have since been a passion of mine.

 

Rating - A

Best bits: Jordana Brewster/Paul Walker's character's name is Brian/Every damn scene in a car



5ive Cars I Wish To One Day Own (Number 3)

3. Porsche 911 GT2 (997;2008-10)

IMO, the ultimate daily driven sports car.

Configuration: Water-cooled twin-turbocharged H6

Displacement: 3,600 cc (220 cu in); 4 valves per cylinder

Maximum power: 530 PS (390 kW; 523 hp) @ 6500 rpm

Maximum torque: 685 N·m (505 lb·ft) @ 2200 rpm (continuing to 4500 rpm due to VTG effects)

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Curb Weight: 1,438 kg (3,170 lb)

Top Speed: 328 km/h (204 mph)

0–100 km/h: 3.5 s

1/4 mile: 11.3 s @209.46 km/h (130.2 mph)

Magnificent

 

Price: N/A

5ive Cars I Wish To One Day Own (Number 4)

4. Nissan GT-R (2012)

>500 bhp. JDM. Skyline. Nuff' said.

0 - 100kph in less than 3secs

3.8L VR38DETT twin-turbo V6

Price as of May 2013: RM700K

5ive Cars I Wish To One Day Own (Number 5)

5. Ferrari F355 Spider (1997)

Had the pleasure of sitting in one of these a long time ago. Didn't know nuts about cars back then but boy is she a beautiful Italian beast.

Performance

• Max power @ rpm: 380 hp (283 kW) @ 8250*
• HP/liter: 109 hp/l
• Torque @ rpm: 363 N·m (268 lb·ft) @ 6000
• 0-60 mp/h: 4.6 s
• 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph): 4.7 s
• 0–160 km/h: 10.8 s
• Quarter Mile: 12.9 s
• 0–1000 m: 23.7 s
• Top speed: 295 km/h (183 mph)

 

Price as of May 2013: RM265K