Malaysia Watch Forum
Off Topic => Cars and Bikes => Topic started by: r3kahsttub on August 29, 2012, 08:15:31 PM
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Hi all. Cars & watches seem to go hand in hand; I love cars and I am starting to develop an interest in timepieces. However, I have a higher level of interest for everything automotive and I thought I'd share some of this with MWF. I am a casual/freelance automotive photojournalist and you can view all my pictures on my
Anyway - will start with an event from earlier this morning:
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Just a day before the World of Bentley exhibit, I also get to test drive the new V8 powered Continental GTC and Mulsanne:
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Nice, affordable but not my type, & neither am I in that position to be chauffeur driven :thumbsup:
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When did Rm2.6mil become affordable? ???
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fantastic shots. you took it yourself? the price is insane.
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Thanks! Yes, all shots were taken by myself.
A little while back, I also drove the Range Rover Evoque:
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Hi won ! Welcome ????
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Hi Zeo! Been lurking here for the longest time ever, and then noticed there was a thread for cars... :D
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Thanks! Yes, all shots were taken by myself.
A little while back, I also drove the Range Rover Evoque:
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wahhhhhhhhh.....nice evoque
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changing the tire of the heavy car on the hot tarmac must have been energy sapping. hope you guy have some red bull energy drink in the booth. anyway, great pics.
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Sorry for the lack of updates; been super busy at work on weekdays. And weekends are usually filled with car related work! Like this Rapide from some weekends back:
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Recently had an A4 1.8T to drive. For an entry level Audi, it performed beyond my expectations.
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Perhaps one of the most exciting shoots for me this year. I get my hands on the...
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goodness!! we have the Mclaren MP4 in our shore? :o :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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drooling man.....
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About time you got here, Won.
You might've noticed what we wear on our wrists at the gatherings and drives. Cars and watches do go together. Along with shoes :)
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@swleong/meoramri yeah, we have a couple of MP4s here. From memory, I think there are about 4-5 units in Malaysia (possibly more soon).
@j0shua definitely see the connection. I've been gazing at the BJS' wrists for the longest time ever! :laugh:
Anyway; more pics from a shoot some months back. I'm curious what you guys think of the Toyota 86:
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Oh! Happy Halloween, folks!
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Earlier today, I drive my most exciting car for 2012:
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Fresh after driving the FF, I get the opportunity to pit the Golf R against the Golf GTI. The GTI has received some minor upgrades and now pushes out ~230PS (210PS stock) whilst the Golf Rs sold in Malaysia come de-tuned with 255PS. Would have been interesting to know which would be quicker, no?
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Fresh off the boat...
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woooooh!
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Wow.. All monster car... Drooling..
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YOKUK Supercar Rides 4Charity event last Saturday at Publika. Was anyone there?
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Great pics. :thumbsup:
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wow the backside of Mclaren is sexy dude. nice photography too
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Yesterday, I spend some time with...
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Quick teaser vid here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smAITJJD2j0
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Omg, im drooling over the mclaren and the aventador :Praying: keep it coming bro!! Hehe
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wo..woww!!! really cool pics, real machine!
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Awesome pictures!!!
The pictures that u show for event at publika, isn't that a Aston Martin Cygnet???? That attract me the most after flooding me with all those supercars, kakakakaka
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Yeah, that was a Cygnet at Publika... hehe.
Tested this over the weekend; an Aston that received a new set of vocal chords...
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Remember to check out the YT vids here:
1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5U4VKJi_YE
2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7zmzV1Ynq0
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Earlier today, I drive my most exciting car for 2012:
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i dunno why but i really like this ferrari ff ;D
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Audi Q3. I guess??
Never saw photoshoot involving milk and car. (in car spilled milk over rough road condition doesn't count ;D )
mind to show more of this particular set?
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Spot on! Its the Q3 indeed. Still working on pics, as it has been a 3-day back-to-back test drive for me. Am with a mk7 Golf at this moment, and need to wrap up the shoot and pen down my thoughts too. But yes, will share some of these pics soon ;)
As for the milk... that's not really milk. I decided to drive the Q3 it into mud, wanting to get the tyres dirty for the rugged 'feel' but somehow got stuck in there! Spent a good 15 mins trying to get out, splashing around in the process. Here's how it went down...
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Spot on! Its the Q3 indeed. Still working on pics, as it has been a 3-day back-to-back test drive for me. Am with a mk7 Golf at this moment, and need to wrap up the shoot and pen down my thoughts too. But yes, will share some of these pics soon ;)
As for the milk... that's not really milk. I decided to drive the Q3 it into mud, wanting to get the tyres dirty for the rugged 'feel' but somehow got stuck in there! Spent a good 15 mins trying to get out, splashing around in the process. Here's how it went down...
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for a moment there i really thought that you use milk for photoshoot. I should saw the muddy tire, always a hint.
looking forward for your full review, but i predict there will be this line in the mist "not really very off-road capable alright." ;D
maybe a freelander will fare better in mud territory...
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Some pics from the recent Tokyo Auto Salon in Singapore...
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OMG LFA Nurburgring
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A few more...
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Spending some alone time with this monster today. One of them few that I really, really, really want to drive...
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Spending some alone time with this monster today. One of them few that I really, really, really want to drive...
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F12 Berlinetta. :o :o
I envy your day job.
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Not my day job; I'm just a hobbyist :)
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Okay. Still envy'ing. ;D
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Day & night:
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Anyone get stuck in KL traffic, today? ;D
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77 lambos for the biggest reunion. Simply spectacular.
The funny thing is, out of the many Gallardos, Murcielago, Aventadors, and even SVs, the one really caught my eyes is the blue Countach.
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Very sharp observation! I guess you were there as well? In your Bull, or spectating like me?
Btw, that's a Anniversary Countach :)
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Very sharp observation! I guess you were there as well? In your Bull, or spectating like me?
Btw, that's a Anniversary Countach :)
haha, I also wish I have a bull. Unfortunately, all I can afford is the energy drink.
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Joined the Renault folks for a brunch on Saturday, and an R8 walks into us...
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New Cayman! Gahh... can't wait for Thursday!
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Earlier today at Porsche Driving Experience 2013.
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Driving a Bull is always a fun affair. Rekindled my love for the (now very out-of-date) Gallardo. This one is a Superleggera, and it is raw as heck. Brutal gearshifts, the way most modern supercars now lack imo...
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I'm dying to take over your job
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Driving a Bull is always a fun affair. Rekindled my love for the (now very out-of-date) Gallardo. This one is a Superleggera, and it is raw as heck. Brutal gearshifts, the way most modern supercars now lack imo...
A silver Superleggera?
Mind show some exterior photos too?
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is he wearing a Tag Link?
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Don't think there are any silver Superleggeras in Malaysia; there are 2 or 3 chrome wrapped ones, though. As for the watch; I don't have any Tags :D That's just a Seiko Sumo.
An exterior as requested (sorry, was driving most of the time instead of taking pics!)...
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how come you always get to drive nice cars?
are you the "Jeremy Clarkson" of Malaysia?
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Don't think there are any silver Superleggeras in Malaysia; there are 2 or 3 chrome wrapped ones, though. As for the watch; I don't have any Tags :D That's just a Seiko Sumo.
An exterior as requested (sorry, was driving most of the time instead of taking pics!)...
Thanks for the photos.
Yes, I never seen a silver Superleggera on Malaysia street either, and I think I spotted a silver side mirror in your previous picture, so I just have to ask. Must be reflection then.
Btw, you got to drive the Quattroporte in the garage as well?
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I only wish I had Clarkson's job of driving nice cars 24x7! Unfortunately, I'm just an enthusiast photog who writes about cars from time to time.
That extra car in the garage... quite a number of folks have mistaken it for a Quattroporte. I guess there are some similarities on the rear flank, but that really is a Continental Flying Spur. Never driven any Masers before, but some months back, I did get to drive the new Conti GT Speed:
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I'm all for downsizing, but a Bentley just feels better when its powered by the W12 ;D
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Can't believe I just fall for that amateurish mistake. Haha.
Nice GT Speed. Mind to share your experience with it? Also share more picture, especially the new aluminium dash.
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Like Porsche, Bentley has an almost infinite list of customization options. This particular fleet car belongs to HQ (in the UK) and came fully loaded with a gorgeous mix of opulent leather and dry carbonfiber.
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As for the aluminum trim; looks great, feels great, but if you look carefully at my last picture, doesn't work too well in our local climate. That condensation is an ungainly sight for something that wears these feathers.
The car itself drives brilliantly. Agile through bends given its size and weight (although I doubt few owners would exploit it the way I did - its always nice to know the hardware is capable!), with the steel brakes biting hard and strong. As a driver's car, I'd still take a Panamera over the Continental any time but as a boulevard cruiser, few can match the image, prestige and whimsical air of a Bentley.
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Wow, many thanks for the nice photos and description. Definitely envy your driving pleasure with that beast.
And the condensation is a pity.
One thing I have to say thou, the Bentley definitely look much better over a Panamera.
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do you really push the limits when test driving all the cars?
what if you crashed it? who is responsible?
or you drive it slightly more aggressive to test the water?
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Push the limit of a GT Speed? that's going 330km/h. Don't think that is legal or even possible in Malaysia.
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I don't mean pushing on the top speed, I mean when taking corner.
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OK; that's a tricky question right there.
Truth is, I'd take all test cars to 80-90% of its limit on the same short stretch of road (one I'd call my 'test track'). This stretch is good enough to gauge acceleration with a slight mix of handling properties, and brakes of course. As for responsibility; if it is a car from manufacturer, we sign an indemnity and (touch wood) if anything were to happen, their insurance will take care of it. A bit more complex with owners cars, and I can't really answer that...
With the GT Speed, since I only had it during the day, it was difficult to test its top speed out. There is always too much traffic in the day. I ventured into some videography, and you have have a look here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6rLBIIFBhI). Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LIebIiYBt8) is an Audi A4 1.8T as a comparison.
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thanks for answering bro, I always wonder about you guys (car journalist cum test driver) seems relax when thrashing a million dollar sport car.
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nice vids~ :thumbsup:
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Really depends on the individual, bro. There have been cases where an expensive sportscar was thrashed due to negligence. Makes life harder for the rest of us, as the manufacturers tend to clamp down on all media folks in general. Marques like Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini and Naza Italia also restricts their media list to only several people. Even then, there is always a chance of a f**k-up!
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I see, well when I'm bored, I like to take my Enzo for a spin, not bad lar the handling.
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;D
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ok lar I drove it before on Suzuka, hahahahaha :laugh:
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by the way, do we need special license when driving a left hand drive car in Malaysia?
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Nope, no special license necessary to drive on the left in Malaysia. I know our neighbours down south aren't able to drive any LHD cars at all. A pity, if you ask me...
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Another long day spent driving... but meh, who's complaining?
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My Canon 550D has been underutilized the past couple of weeks, ever since I loaned a Sony NEX3 from the gf. Turns out this m4/3 is pretty decent, even in low light conditions. This was taken earlier tonight, at the launch of the all-new Rolls Royce Wraith.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5449/9078501686_e8d7ea2d21_b.jpg)
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bro, Sony NEX3 is using APS-C sensor, not m43. m43 so far only can be found in Olympus and Panasonic.
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My Canon 550D has been underutilized the past couple of weeks, ever since I loaned a Sony NEX3 from the gf. Turns out this m4/3 is pretty decent, even in low light conditions. This was taken earlier tonight, at the launch of the all-new Rolls Royce Wraith.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5449/9078501686_e8d7ea2d21_b.jpg)
Yes, the picture quality of the NEX is very decent indeed. Noise is a bit obvious, but still manage.
However, with all the respect, the RR Wraith is ugly. What a waste.
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the five spoke rim killed it
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Ooops! I keep thinking the NEX-series are m4/3 cameras! Bro silverstan, you're right; just gave it a bit of read. And yeah, there's a bit of noise from the cam, but given the low light conditions, I doubt my 550D would fare significantly better. I reckon my other cameras, a Canon G10 and S95, would not have coped at all!
As for the Wraith... I had trouble getting in to the rear. I think cars like these are meant to be driven in, so I would really pick the Ghost.
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Ooops! I keep thinking the NEX-series are m4/3 cameras! Bro silverstan, you're right; just gave it a bit of read. And yeah, there's a bit of noise from the cam, but given the low light conditions, I doubt my 550D would fare significantly better. I reckon my other cameras, a Canon G10 and S95, would not have coped at all!
As for the Wraith... I had trouble getting in to the rear. I think cars like these are meant to be driven in, so I would really pick the Ghost.
bro, no matter what sensor is it, we really enjoy to view the photos you posted here as always. Keep it up! :Cheers:
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any RR girls during the launch? ;D
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any RR girls during the launch? ;D
I think RR come exclusively with butler only. ;D
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With most automotive launches, girls are a must-have. Unfortunately, I don't take pics of chicks :D In fact, I must admit that I occasionally tell them to get out of my way... :shocked1:
Anyway, a couple of hours just before the launch of the Wraith, I spent some time driving two stellar sportscars. Not too difficult, so I'm sure the petrolheads out there will be able to guess the models:
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5457/9090328629_883c9f9d83_b.jpg)
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Unfortunately, I don't take pics of chicks :D In fact, I must admit that I occasionally tell them to get out of my way... :shocked1:
from now on, can you kindly take some chicks photos on behalf for the members of MWF?
your photography on cars are superb now we would like to double confirm on shooting chicks
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Nice Boxter (981) and Cayman (981c) both with S ? ;D
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Sorry for the late reply! Yeah; both Boxster and Cayman are the 'S' models. But the Cayman is missing some options... lack of PTV (Porsche Torque Vectoring) system means the rear end tends to want to slide more than the Boxster. Also no PSE (Porsche Sports Exhaust), so missing the lovely sound track. Oh, and also a more boring colour :p
Oh and err... chicks ah. Ok, I see what I can do ah...
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After a long hiatus... always nice to get behind the wheels of a Porkie:
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3714/9414136379_ca0e482ca4_c.jpg) (https://www.facebook.com/r3snapshots)
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Thanks for sharing, nice car & great pics from you as usual.
Btw, those air vent are really kiasu, the last time I remember they are much smaller. Very appropriate for Malaysia's weather I suppose. ;D
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Anyone interested in early morning drives? Welcome to join for some spirited runs through Ulu Yam towards Gohtong :)
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Wow, nice car gathering. Someone even turn up in a Cayman.
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We have quite a diverse bunch of enthusiast who take the stretch up quite regularly :)
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Wow, You guys must had a great time.
That is diverse indeed, from Aventador to 458 to NSX to Toyota Unser. ;D
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:Laughing_on_floor:
Unser not part of the group! You'll see a couple of regular faces if you join us for morning runs, and the cars that show up range from small four-potters all the way to V12s. Of course the big boys run in front, whilst the rest follow from behind. Wouldn't want to get too close to them anyway, unless you like getting stone-chipped!
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This is on my mind. LOL.
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This is on my mind. LOL.
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z78/selinaa_x/vlcsnap-72661.png)
:Laughing_on_floor:
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Was driving when I saw this at a petrol station in TTDI:
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Anyone can clarify if this is an old signage, or could this be an indication that Ron95 will soon be raplced by Ron92?
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Just came back from SG for the Mk7 Golf GTI media drive. New car looks good:
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1237752_462509297180485_1393788600_n.jpg)
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1175186_462510153847066_1759969411_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1230085_462510170513731_317618823_n.jpg)
Full album here (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.462267677204647.1073741857.116211298476955&type=3&uploaded=16).
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At Sepang earlier today:
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2877/9636218741_315c185808_b.jpg) (https://www.facebook.com/r3snapshots)
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Oh so much naked carbon...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/537244_649832650840_16122639_n.jpg)
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WOW! You got to drive a McLaren!?
That's so cool.
Nice shoe also. ;D
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Just arranging for a date to drive the car :Cheers: Really nice interior, but the exterior seems to be lacking a little oomph!
And wah, like that also can see the shoe ka? But it just looks nice only... #macamyestapibukan ;D
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LOL for the shoe. ;D
So which 1 will you be driving, the coupe or spider?
The exterior is the result of multiple wind tunnel testing. I think people feel that it is lacking because of the totally striking 458. It's like Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal, Ayrton Senna & Alain Prost. For me thou, I totally adore anything McLaren made. On paper, MP4-12C is just every bit a little better than 458 also. Just that the 458 have a little bit more of "soul".
Just my 2 cents.
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LOL for the shoe. ;D
So which 1 will you be driving, the coupe or spider?
The exterior is the result of multiple wind tunnel testing. I think people feel that it is lacking because of the totally striking 458. It's like Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal, Ayrton Senna & Alain Prost. For me thou, I totally adore anything McLaren made. On paper, MP4-12C is just every bit a little better than 458 also. Just that the 458 have a little bit more of "soul".
Just my 2 cents.
Funny thing about Italian products is they tend to be described as having a "Soul"
Alfa Romeo owners say the same thing... (I am an Alfisti)
As with anything with a soul, you have to care for it like a women.
Speak bad about it and the next day, it breaks down... hahaha
No joke... saying this from my personal experience driving an Alfa 146 twinspark 10 years ago...
That baby is beautiful during it's time... me too described it as having a soul.
Makes me bleed money and had to divorce it... lol
Now, some ppl described the GTR as a soulless robotic precision driving machine... but it blows away most competitors in the value / performance comparo...
Soul? hmmm... funny word to define...
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Going to be the coupe; the spider looks gorgeous though.
Hanz is right; the ones lacking soul tend to be the serious performers (i.e. Porsche 991, GTR, etc). Myself, I like efficiency and can't really care about soul. I think it really depends on what you're looking for in a car - if you're a bit of a flamboyant driver who is looking for some drama and style, you would work well with 'soul'. If, like me, you only want to get from point A to B in the least amount of time... I think we're ok with no 'soul' :D
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I think its part to do with the owner's character and partly the age thing.
I was an Alfisti for 15 yrs spending every weekend in the specialist Alfa workshop babying whichever model I was driving at that time (went through 4 models all in all)... being bled to death financially but at that ignorant phase in my life, still stupidly blissful..
When I finally grew up a few years ago, decided enough was enough... went for a true blue Made & Assembled in Deutschland car.. souless, quiet, efficient, faster than my previous Alfas and trouble free. Not a single glitch since the day I got it yrs ago.. only scheduled servicing...
true heaven..
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Can't believe my simple comment can spark so many reply, also bring out Alfisti(s).
I guess you all are right, it is about the driver's/ owner character.
In fact, my definition of "soul" in a car is also the character in the design. Something like a box has no soul, while an egg does.
;D
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Alfa Romeo = poor man's Ferrari
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Alfa Romeo = poor man's Ferrari
Same way a Tudor is a poor man's Rolex?
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Alfa Romeo = poor man's Ferrari
Wow... I thought it was the 2nd gen Toyota MR2 (W20)......
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You mean like this...?
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Actually, this is a genuine F355 ;D
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Alfa Romeo = poor man's Ferrari
Same way a Tudor is a poor man's Rolex?
Yes, hardly seeing any Alfa in KK but quite a few Ferrari wondering around seems like KK full of rich people
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Went for the preview of a McLaren tonight...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1391808_652813422350_495290174_n.jpg)
Which one..?
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One week down, but I can't stop thinking of this thing...
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3667/10575787694_b0e70a3e1b_b.jpg)
Really wonder how it'll be to drive on open roads...
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Over the weekend, there were people at Sepang for TimeToAttack. Others were at Sepang for Avicii.
I was at Sepang for this:
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(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5513/11136775463_0e218e5d24_b.jpg)
:Cheers: :Cheers: :Cheers:
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kesian the beautiful Q5
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Bro... don't have to kesian the Q5. After all, it was made to do this! Just watch it soaring high into the air!
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;D
Also had some time behind the wheel of an A7:
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Q5 rally? :Laughing_on_floor:
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Available were the Q3, Q5, and Q7. Surprisingly, it was the Q3 and Q5 that felt the most agile over the muddy terrain; most likely due to weight. After 3 rounds, the Q3 was able to almost lap the lardy Q7!
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Going to be an interesting weekend...
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Ending my year with a bang. What an incredible machine...
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Spent many hours behind the wheel of the MY2013 base Panamera 4 yesterday. V6 under the hood good for 310hp/400Nm and a century sprint of 6.1 secs; with updated lights on both front and rear. While I do like the facelift, I kinda of hate the fact that it now looks like a current 911 in front, and Boxster/Cayman on the rear.
Overall, I do like this car. To me, it look pretty good, but capturing its beauty on camera is another story altogether. If I had to get one, I'd stick with the more basic model with only two driven wheels. Save about RM20k, and splurge a little more on the options list for cosmetics ;D
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3765/13130177033_a84d700be8_b.jpg)
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Getting a 1:1 session with the only Swede hypercar in Malaysia...
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2917/14697056753_f2ba1cfc45_b.jpg)
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Getting a 1:1 session with the only Swede hypercar in Malaysia...
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2917/14697056753_f2ba1cfc45_b.jpg)
what material is this?
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belong to which sultan?
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Getting a 1:1 session with the only Swede hypercar in Malaysia...
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2917/14697056753_f2ba1cfc45_b.jpg)
carbon fibre..the rims are very expensive :Confused:
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Yep, CF wheels are crazy...
Earlier today, I drive the latest, most hardcore V8 from Maranello... and can confirm that it is crazy good. Best car in this pic.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/14887375962_4ffe16f8de_b.jpg)
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Haven't updated in a long while. Last two weeks was a busy one for me. Picked up a few cars to hoon...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/buttshak3r/Porsche%20Macan%20Turbo/_MG_7422_zps22st1rwm.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/buttshak3r/2015%20Audi%20TT/_MG_7920_zps9mmwsogg.jpg)
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Testing a Brit... mind blowing.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5759/21835016898_7f1739feed_b.jpg)
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A rare occasion:
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Testing a Brit... mind blowing.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5759/21835016898_7f1739feed_b.jpg)
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Fuhhh the color :Jumping:
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Wow, wasn't aware that anyone was still reading this thread :lol:
Anyway, just recently revamped my site and am now slowly building it up again. Those interested with cars and such, do swing by. Comments and critique always welcome :-)
www.mthrfknwin.com
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awesome thread Won...not sure if you recognize me :-)
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Been following you since zerotohundred days and loving the photos ! keep it up with your photography passion !