Friday, December 25, 2009

Good seafood in port dickson

Phone: 06-6510237
Restoran Soon Huat
No 30, Kg Kuala Lukut, Batu 2 1/2 71010 Lukut, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan





The fishing boats berth nearby bringing fresh seafood.



We ordered local crabs (fried with ginger), fish (teochew steam) lala, doufu, crayfish n black hokkien mee.















A very reasonable RM142.10.

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Friday, November 13, 2009

my Mugen Wishlist this Xmas



















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As white as snow





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Thursday, November 12, 2009

two freaks

ML



TK



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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Last few units





Price is negotiable.

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Alpine CDE-W203


Just revisited this set today. Works with iPhone, USB port in front, most importantly Alpine sound quality.

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FS: Fatman iTUBE

I bought this on impulse. My loss is your gain. $500.


iPod is not included in this sale.

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Monday, November 9, 2009

FS:SSR MKII R

$600



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How often can you photograph a R8 meter like this?




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Magnificent bixenon headlights


By itself it is a work of art.


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09-11-2009 This could be a new beginning

I am starting a new chapter in my otherwise boring blog. From today it gets my thoughts everyday!




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Monday, June 1, 2009

2009-05-29 Mugen release parts for Civic 3D Type R






Sports Exhaust System
- matches OE bumper
Exhaust Manifold
- includes sports catalyst
Hi Performance Air Cleaner & Box
- capacity increased by 25%
- can be combined with optional air intake garnish for the bumper
Sports Suspension
- better turning performance, improved traction
- no loss of ride comfort
- vehicle height : front -10.0mm rear -5mm
- spring rate : front 37.5N/mm rear 40.0N/mm
Quick Shifter
- quick and direct feel
- rubber mount hardened
- shift lever shortened
- lever action shortened
Assist Meter
- water, oil temperature and oil pressure
- special meter hood - minimized eye movement while driving
- supplied with sensor, exclusive harness and control unit

Thursday, May 14, 2009

15th May 2009: Honda Insight's more Compact IMA System



Many of us are smitten by the new Insight's exciting exterior design. But how much do we actually know about the new IMA system that is installed in it. Not much I think.



The arrangement of the motor system is still very much Honda's series hybrid system where the electric motor is sandwiched between its gearbox and the engine.




The petrol engine is still very much the same unit that you will find in the 2009 Honda Civic hybrid.

Engine Specifications

ENGINE 1.3 SOHC i-VTEC 2 valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke mm 73 x 80
Capacity cc 1339
Compression ratio 10.8
Max. power (Engine) kW/PS 65/88 @ rpm 5800
Max. torque (Engine) Nm 121@ rpm 4500


This is where there is a big difference. The electric motor has lesser power and produces lesser torque than the one used in the Civic hybrid.
Insight's Electric Motor Specifications
Max. Power (Electric Motor) kW/PS 10.3/14 @ rpm 1500
Max. torque (Electric Motor) Nm 78.5 @ rpm 1000
2009 Civic hybrid Motor Specifications
Max. Power (Electric Motor) kW/PS 15/20 @ rpm 2000
Max. torque (Electric Motor) Nm 103 @ rpm 0-1160

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

2009-05-13 Shockingly low OMV for new VW Golf

Low might be an understatement as I stared at the Average OMV that has just been published in the LTA website.

Golf 122 TSi - $21,472
Golf GT 160 TSi - $24,645

My wife got the Golf 122 TSi at the prelaunch price of $73,800 and her COE was successful at $7090. At this price and COE, VGS made a staggering gross profit of $18,000. Well, I am sure there are some hidden costs that I have not factored in - salesman commission, PDi charges, marketing charges etc....

At $73,800, she could have bought a new Honda Civic 1.8L. It average OMV is a lot more interesting at $27113. The agent would have made a gross profit of $5900.

That would have made more sense does it? But I suppose at the end of the day less than 16million couples have made love in a Honda Civic. And for that, we have to pay VGS $12,000 more for the previlege!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

2009-05-13 The new and familiar Golf Mk6


Launch pricing of the new Golf at $73,800 has thrown this traditionally "premium" Continental model into the turf of Japanese heavyweights such the Honda Civic. And if you were to consider the current price of the most expensive Honda Jazz, it is quite clear what the Germans are intending with this new and yet familiar Golf.
I have never been a big fan of the Mk5. Its cute front and outrageously flamboyant big bottom rear design has never gone well with me.
To cut the story short, this "new" Mk6 Golf is definitely a better cup of tea.
The design changes to the front and rear end has not only made the car more sleek, it has certainly added a low profile and dynamic feel to it side profile. The familiar 2-box shape is still Golf but the changes has effected a difference in my perception of the car's design. At 4.199m, the size is also car park friendly and looks a good match in Singapore's urban landscape.
This Golf is much easier on the eye, and I can't help admiring the Candy White example in the VW showroom each time I drive pass Alexandra Road.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Takes some getting used to......



This face is not going to be pleasant to look at when it comes up in your rear view mirror, but it is the face you are going to get used to. Especially if you don't drive one. This makes driving this car a good proposition, for one you will get lots of gawking attention, for two you don't get to look at it in the rear view mirror! It will be quite hard to find enough on the road to have one following you!

The rear design of the hatch however looks spot on!