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2011-02-08T04:04:00.000-08:00

Curse One - The Love Potion Album

2011-02-06T03:57:00.000-08:00

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Maraming Salamat sa gumawa nito Mark Ian Sabayan / GHACK at sa nagproduce ng unang album Lux Breezy of Breezy Boyz & to John Ege of Beat.pro. Sobrang lapit na!! I Know you will like this one. ♥ Salamat sa inyong lahat sa pagtulak sakin para malabas to. ^^

Tracks:

1. Salamat ( Intro )

2. Ang Swerte Ko feat. Lux Breezy

3. Pagmamahal Sayo feat. Slick One

4. Magpakailanman

5. Kung Nauna Lang Ako Part 2 feat. Smugglaz & Slick One

6. Masaya Ko Sayo (Mellow Version)

7. Pinakamakinang na Tala feat. Slick One & Lux Breezy

8. Matamis na Panaginip feat. Breezy Boyz

9. Mahal na kita

10. Wag Muna Ngayon feat. Lux Breezy & Malabon Thugs

11. Sana Ikaw Nalang feat. Breezy Boyz

12. Tanging Hiling Part 3 feat. Slick One

13. After Date feat. Cookies & Cream

14. Yakap feat. Vlync Breezy

15. Nabihag Mo Part 2 feat. Lux Breezy

16. Sya na talaga

Credits / Shoutouts / Respect to: Alas ng Bliss, Espada Productions, Thugs Music, Crazy Family, Repablikan Syndicate, Wika Records, Beat.Productions, Tuesday Troops, Blindrhyme Productions, Skwaterhaws, Flee Music, 187 Mobstaz & to all. God bless y'all. One Love. Positive Vibes. KAPAYAPAAN!!!

Attention!

Ilang tulog nalang!

Feb 10, 2011 Thursday Night 9:00 PM

Curse One Album Launching The love Potion

Valentine Party ♥

Venue: AREA 05 SUPECLUB (Dating Ratski) Tomas Morato QC.

Entrance 150.00 With Free CD of Curse One The Love Potion Album

Bugoy na Koykoy - Sa Taas ng Taas Album

2011-02-06T02:49:00.000-08:00

SA TAAS NG TAAS album -- 18 Tracks -- P250 only!!!!

HOW TO BUY?

1. Direct Buying / Meet-up

Go to:

MRT GUADALUPE STATION or

MARKET! MARKET! (Fort Bonifacio, Taguig)

(Pero text me first! 0915-882-8836 or 0939-331-0253)

GREENHILLS area -- message nyo si Jeric "Chucky"

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CAVITE area (Sorrento, Panapaan, Bacoor) -- message or text nyo si Poodong

http://www.facebook.com/P00D0NG or 0915-810-4545

2. For Delivery

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ALL ORDERS may be placed via Facebook or SMS (0915-882-8836 or 0939-331-0253)

Kindly indicate the following:

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Shipping usually takes 1-2 days. Please inform me if the order has not been delivered within those days.

Enchanted River

2011-01-21T23:46:00.000-08:00

The Province of Surigao del Sur is indeed full of surprises and the Enchanted River is the best of them.

Hidden in Barangay Cambatong, 30-45 minutes away from the town proper is the Enchanted River with color like the pepsi-blue..very deep and very clear. VERY MAGICAL

Why enchanted?

Locals talk about the river being watched by spirits that is why no one swims there by 6 pm. In 1935, there were sightings of two strange women with long blonde hair and a man in green, who walked on the waters and disappeared. Occasionally, they appear before strangers or unwary locals and tongues would wag in quiet disbelief.

It was said that once an American diver tried to dive the depths but never reach rock bottom.

What was amazing also, and this even the locals cannot fathom why, was that although you can see many many big fishes in different varieties because of the clear waters, NO ONE has ever catch one - not by hand, by spear, or even by dynamite, or so they say.

Well, it would be up to us to believe in the stories. What's sure (and I know this for a fact having been to the place many times in the past) is that you wil truly be enchanted with the beauty of the river..

Another great thing about it is that the enhchanted river is actually very near the Hinatuan sea - which will explain its pepsi-blue color.

The Municipality of Hinatuan is 8 hours from Davao City and 4 hours from Butuan City passing thru Municipalities of San Francisco, Bagobo and Tagbina.

2008-11-16T11:08:00.001-08:00

Boracay Philippines
"finest beach in the world"

It is seven km long and one km width at its narrowest point, is situated off the northwest corner of the island of Panay, and lies in the Western Visayas island-group, or Region 6, of the Philippines. In Boracay, there are three villages or barangays, Yapak, Balabag and Manoc-Manoc.Yapak is generally hilly but there are roughly beautiful beaches such as Ilig-Iligan, Pukashell and Balinhai beach.Balabag is the central part of the island and the virtually popular place is White Beach. Half of the residents live in a quiet place Manoc-Manoc.

Boracay is a beautiful small island surrounded by coral reefs and located one km north-west of Panay island in Visayas of the Philippines. It is the most popular beach in the country as the most visited tourist spot in the Philippines. Before the middle of 1980s, it was a famous hidden resort but known to limited numbers of sea lovers. Now many tourists visit there from all over the world, America, Europe, korea, Taiwan and so on. The climate from March to June are the summer months in Boracay, with temperatures ranging from 28 to 38 degrees Celsius. November to February bring enjoyable winds, cooler temperatures, and occasional rain showers. July to October are the rainy months. Read More.......

Camiguin island

"Paradise Island of your Imagination"

CAMIGUIN is a small pear-shaped volcanic island with a total land area of 238 sq. kilometers in the north west coast of Mindanao. It lies 10 kilometers off the coast of the Province of Misamis Oriental. Along with the Provinces of Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental, CAMIGUIN forms part of a geopolitical grouping of provinces comprising Region X or Northern Mindanao. In terms of land area, CAMIGUIN is only around 2 percent of Region X.

CAMIGUIN ISLAND is said to be "Born of Fire". It has been known as a volcanic island since it has seven volcanoes unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia and one of the volcanoes there has been unpredictably active which is the Mt. Hibok-hibok. Volcanic eruptions and land movements have created this spectacular island full of natural wonders and historical riches. Read More......

Siargao Island

"Hidden Tropical Jewel and the Philippine Surfing Capital"

Surigao del Norte is a medley island in the northeastern tip of Mindanao. A province that has managed to preserve its natural marvel through the years. On the eastern side of the province is Siargao Island, a hidden tropical jewel of the Pacific that hosts one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and home of wave surfing and the famous CLOUD 9, the latest sport and tourist attraction to take the country by storm It is the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. The best known surfing break now with a world reputation of being in the top Surfing Waves in the world, is nick-named "Cloud Nine". But there are literally scores of breaks down this coast, and every time a surfing expedition is mounted in the area, more new breaks are being discovered.

Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila in the province of Surigao del Norte. It has a land mass of approximately 437 kilometers. It has a land mass of approximately 437 kilometers. The east coast is relatively straight with one deep inlet-Port Pilar with a coastline marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white sandy beaches. There are similar neighboring islands and islets with similar landforms. The reefs and points are excellent for picking up any swell that comes along turning into clean, fast waves. The Island's Pacific-facing reefs are situated on the edge of the Philippine Trench, and the extremely deep offshore waters guarantee the ocean swells have undiluted power when they encounter the many coral and rock reefs, giving Siargao excellent surfing conditions, particularly during the southwest "habagat" monsoon from August to November, when the prevailing wind is offshore. Read More........

Bantayan Island

"Pacific island Dream"

Bantayan island, the shining tropical paradise in Asia is commonly known as an island paradise in Philippines. Tourists as far as Europe fall in love with its fine white sand and crystal clear blue waters. Many of these foreigners even settled down on the island to spend the rest of their lives. They build single-cottage beach houses along the shore but as time went by, construct a couple of new cottages instead to accommodate the growing number of tourists who seeks safe haven on the splendid island paradise.

Two of the main attraction of the island is its crystal-clear waters and it's long stretch of powdery white sand. The stunning sunset will really spice those romantic walks on the beach. One of the reasons the island is famous is its peacefulness, the way a resort should be. Unsaturated beauty and a combination of sweet smiling natives made the island as it is now. Read More.......

Bohol Tourist Spots, Philippines

Out of the 7,107 islands in the Philippines, there is one island that has earned the reputation as the complete travel destination—the island province of Bohol.. Considered as the 10th largest island in the archipelago, this oval shaped island province is located in the heart of the Visayas region. It lies between the provinces of Cebu and Leyte to the northwest and to the northeast respectively.

Chocolate Hills, Bohol, Philippines

Recently, the island of Bohol, has been recognized as the number one tourist destination for a lot of local and foreign tourists in the past five years. This reputation has been gained through the ongoing successful development of varying tourist destination sites by the government; thus, boosting its tourism industry. But even in the previous decades, Bohol has already gained the attention of tourists through the world-famous Chocolate Hills and as well as its white-sand beaches. Read More........

Baguio City Philippines

"Summer Capital of the Philippines"

Baguio City is home to many tourist spots and is a weekend getaway of those living in Metro Manila. Baguio City remains a prime tourist destination area in North Luzon because of its cool climate, fresh, green and peaceful environment unlike other tourist destinations in the Philippines. This makes it a favorite destination especially for those who would like to relax and stay away from the excessive heat of the lowlands and also a favorite venue of seminars and conferences.

Baguio is the midway to the wonders of Northern Luzon. The calm beaches of La Union; the fabled Hundred Islands of Pangasinan; the ancient churches, Spanish influenced houses, historical and cultural relics of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte and is also the gateway to the Cordilleras where you could find the world famous Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao; the Kabayan mummy caves of Benguet; and the distinct culture and colorful traditions of the tribes of Benguet, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Kalinga, Apayao and Abra. Read More....

Kawasan Falls in Cebu Philippines

Kawasan Falls is actually a series of lovely waterfalls. The first waterfall is the biggest. The scenery gets more rustic/wilder and impressive the further up you go.

From the parking area you'll have to walk about 20 minutes before reaching the first falls — along a rocky, narrow path along the beautiful river. The river is very clean & clear. The river fish can easily be seen as you take it easy and enjoy the walk. Lush tropical trees & plants line the river.

You'll cross 3 small bridges before reaching the falls. Stop in the middle of bridge # 3 & look upstream. It’s a good place for photographs.

Your brief hike brings you to Kawasan Falls, a three-tiered cascade of crystal clear mountain springs. Enjoy a picnic, the lush scenery, tropical forest, and a cool swim. A very lovely experience.

After a 5 - 10 minute trek going up above the first falls, you'll be able to reach the other 3 sub-falls and also the source. Don’t miss them!

The fall areas are very pretty and offers (cold!) fresh water bathing, a Tarzan swing and the opportunity to climb up beside the waterfall and imitate the high divers of Acapulco! The higher up the river valley, the prettier it gets, with places where you must swim up a gorge and clamber over rocks. The area is popular with locals as well as foreigners/visitors, so try to avoid the weekends and holidays otherwise you will share the place with screaming children, BBQ stands and radios! Read More.........

Banaue Rice Terraces Philippines
"Eighth Wonder of the World "

Banaue rice terraces were carved in the mountains of Ifugao Philippines by our ancestors of the Batad Indigenous people. This 2000 year old Banaue rice terraces has also been recognized as one of the "Eighth Wonder of the World". It is the only man made wonder that is sculpted from earth. In 1995, Banaue Rice terraces has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This spectacular creation has been built mostly by hand and minimal only with the use of equipments which shows Ifugaos great craftsmanship and creativity. It is composed of rice fields to provide themselves a source of livelihood in the highlands. The location of Banaue rice terraces is 1, 500 meters or 5, 000 feet above sea level and it covers 10, 630 square kilometers about 4, 000 square miles of teh mountainside. This wonder has been fully maintained by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforest above the terraces. This place is greatly known as well as a great tourist destination in the Philippines because aside from its stairway design heading to the sky, there are a lot of hiking trails in the area. It is located north of Manila at Cordillera Mountain Province. If Banaue rice terraces will be connected end to end, the length is ten times longer than the Great Wall of China. Read More........

2nd Magsaysay Bridge
"A landmark in Butuan City"

So much to cheers to all Butuanon when the 2nd Magsaysay Bridge was inaugurated and open in public last April 30, 2007. After a decade of waiting that another bridge will be constructed to support the voluminous traffic in the aging 1st Magsaysay Bridge, finally became a reality, the construction of the 2nd Magsaysay Bridge.

The aging 1st Magsaysay Bridge that was built in 1950's always undergoes major renovation for years. This prompts me to become uneasy person as I passed by to the center of the bridge. But this old bridge was proving to be mightier than a mighty Agusan River because it lives there for years. Read More......

The Pearl Farm & Costa Marina Samal Island in Davao

If your looking for a great destination island hopping escape in Southern Philippines, Then you are looking for a world class destination getaway in Davao. The Pearl Farm Beach Resort in Samal Island Davao is one of the popular and great destination for island hopping in Southern Philippines. Read More..........

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2008-11-16T10:10:00.000-08:00

Vodafone UK Launches Exclusive BlackBerry Storm

2008-11-07T22:37:00.000-08:00

UK : The highly anticipated Blackberry® Storm 9500, the first ever touch-screen BlackBerry smartphone, purpose built exclusively for Vodafone, will be available to buy from 14th November. Available on a range of high value price-plans, the device offers consumers and business customers easy access to voice and email, a range of social media applications, multimedia content, satellite navigation and many other services on the move.

Customers who want to be the first in the UK to have a BlackBerry Storm can pre-order in Vodafone stores, online at www.vodafone.co.uk/storm and telesales, and account managers for our business customers from November 14. It will also be available for sale through Vodafone’s retail partner Phones 4U in store and online.

“We know customers are excited about the Storm and the early pre-orders really emphasise this. We continue to take orders and are excited that customers are responding so enthusiastically,” commented Ian Shepherd, consumer director, Vodafone UK. “Our customers told us that they wanted a single phone that would give them the most secure, reliable email and messaging experience possible combined with all the desirable smartphone features, and at a price that’s affordable. The BlackBerry Storm has delivered all of this and more and will give our customers incredible power in their hands to make the most of now.”

BlackBerry Storm features:

Coming in a sleek and elegant black design, the BlackBerry Storm smartphone brings together messaging services including email, SMS and MMS in a single in-box and alerts from social networks. It also offers superb sound quality and a 3.2 MP camera with video capabilities that exploit the screen’s stunning clarity to deliver advanced multi-media performance coupled with Vodafone’s fast and reliable mobile broadband network.

The BlackBerry Storm smartphone, comes with an enhanced high performance browser which delivers users a high speed web browsing experience, with desktop-style depiction in either portrait or landscape view. The new user interface combines the familiar dedicated "menu" and "escape" keys common to BlackBerry smartphones and adds support for multi-touches, taps and slides allowing the user to easily highlight, scroll, pan and zoom, making navigation fast, easy and intuitive.

The uniquely tactile 3.25” screen gives users a variety of different sense experiences. Despite its flat surface, users feel the sensation of actually pressing down on virtual keys which also light up when touched. This makes it quick and easy to type texts and emails as well as navigate through the phone’s functions. Customers will also have the choice of using a full QWERTY, SureType® or multi-tap keyboard.

By excluding the traditional physical keyboard, more space has been dedicated to the high resolution colour screen, allowing customers to display multi-media content and comfortably view attachments as well as read and edit documents.

The ground-breaking screen with its 480 x 360 pixel resolution display switches from portrait mode to landscape mode as the handset is rotated, while automatically changing the format of the keyboard from multi-tap or RIM’s SureType® to full QWERTY*. A wide range of songs and full length videos can be downloaded and enjoyed with the stunning clarity of the smartphone’s screen and its incredible, high quality audio.

The BlackBerry Storm retains the full functionality and security features of the BlackBerry platform but is also ideal for avid Facebook, MySpace and YouTube users, while Flickr fans will love the ease and speed of directly uploading their pictures seconds after taking them.

Customers can access all Vodafone’s entertainment and information services including Vodafone Music, Google Maps and Find&Go navigation, and the Vodafone live! portal, whilst also benefiting from a removable battery with excellent talk and standby time, and up to 16GB of exchangeable memory.

The BlackBerry Storm will be available from next month through Vodafone stores as well as independent outlets and online. Full pricing details will be available in the coming weeks.

* Virtual keyboards are also available in AZERTY, QWERTZ and other configurations to support different language groups.

Orange Eee PC With Embedded 3G

2008-11-07T22:36:00.001-08:00

UK : Orange announced a new edition to its ‘connected laptop’ range. Following the huge popularity of its initial offering launched in August, Orange is now upgrading its consumer offer to make it even easier for consumers to get online by launching the Eee PC 901 ( inset ) with embedded 3G connectivity.

Available from mid-November, the new ultra portable Eee PC comes in a choice of either black or pink and features Intel’s Atom processor. What’s more, the Eee PC 901 comes equipped with five hours of battery life, an integrated webcam, and features an 8.9" compact design, weighing in at just 1.1kg - making it the ultimate portable computing experience.

Francois Mahieu, Director of Devices, Orange UK said: "By introducing the Eee PC 901 with integrated connectivity, we’re now making it even easier for customers to purchase a flexible solution that allows them to access the internet when they are out and about. As a result, we strongly believe this will be one of the most popular device offers in the market place this Christmas.”

With the largest integrated mobile data network in the UK, this is the second package in the company’s consumer connected laptop product line, with Orange also offering a range of connected laptops for business customers. The company plans to evolve its offerings over time to include fixed line broadband and an increased laptop range.

The consumer offer will be available from Orange shops, via telesales and the Orange web site at www.orange.co.uk/shop

Price £25 per month
Laptop ASUS Eee PC 901 16G Flash Memory with embedded 3G SIM
Internet Everywhere tariff

UK data allowance: 3GB

UK: 100 texts from laptop

Contract: 24 month contract

Official FHM 2008 100 Sexiest Women in the Philippines

2008-11-07T22:33:00.000-08:00

KaPuso Vs. KaPamilya

100 Most Beautiful Pinays of 2008

2008-11-07T22:31:00.000-08:00

They are most admired not just beause of physical appearance but inner beauty as well. They are voted as the fairest women of the country.

We bring you the final results of our fearless and exclusive poll - 100 Most Beautiful Pinays of 2008!

TOP 10

Rank	Name of Celebrity	Prelims	Semis	Finals	Total
1	Angel Locsin	1680	1451	1932	5063
2	Marian Rivera	1968	1169	1903	5040
3	Sarah Geronimo	1872	843	676	3391
4	Anne Curtis	1611	91	189	1891
5	KC Concepcion	1232	171	321	1724
6	Kim Chiu	1094	116	577	1787
7	Heart Evangelista	695	536	170	1401
8	Maja Salvador	947	239	85	1271
9	Katrina Halili	710	152	114	976
10	Bea Alonzo	631	98	113	842

11. Toni Gonzaga
12. Iza Calzado
13. Claudine Barretto
14. Judy Ann Santos
15. Valerie Concepcion
16. Nikki Gil
17. Roxanne Guinoo
18. Jennylyn Mercado
19. Iya Villania
20. Gaby dela Merced
21. Ruffa Guttierez
22. Angelica Panganiban
23. Shaina Magdayao
24. Mariel Rodriguez
25. Kristine Hermosa
26. Bianca Gonzalez
27. Ehra Madrigal
28. Nadine Samonte
29. Iwa Moto
30. Regine Angeles
31. Jewel Mische
32. Kyla
33. Riza Santos
34. Lucy Torres-Gomez
35. Camille Prats
36. Precious Lara Quigaman
37. Regine Velasquez
38. Diana Zubiri
39. Alessandra de Rossi
40. Melissa Ricks
41. Cristine Reyes
42. Rhian Ramos
43. Bianca King
44. Mirriam Quiambao
45. Kris Bernal
46. Yasmien Kurdi
47. Gretchen Barretto
48. Carmina Villaroel
49. Glaiza de Castro
50. Pauleen Luna
51. Sheena Halili
52. Michelle Madrigal
53. Rufa Mae Quinto
54. Jennica Garcia
55. Maggie Wilson
56. Yeng Constantino
57. Angelika dela Cruz
58. Dawn Zulueta
59. Erich Gonzalez
60. Kris Aquino
61. Empress Schuck
62. Dimples Romana
63. Rachelle Ann Go
64. Maxene Magalona
65. Sunshine Dizon
66. Bubbles Paraiso
67. Wendy Valdez
68. Donita Rose
69. Alex Gonzaga
70. Georgina Wilson
71. Isabel Oli
72. Jackie Rice
73. Amanda Griffin
74. Bangs Garcia
75. Beatriz Saw
76. Charlene Gonzalez
77. Megan Young
78. Ryza Cenon
79. Kitchie Nadal
80. Pia Guanio
81. Francine Prieto
82. Cindy Kurleto
83. Ara Mina
84. Jean Garcia
85. Bunny Malunda
86. Lea Salonga
87. Jayann Bautista
88. Jodi Sta. Maria
89. Tanya Garcia
90. Carlene Aguilar
91. Nicole Uysiuseng
92. Phoemela Barranda
93. Janina San Miguel
94. Rochelle Panganiban
95. Cris Pastro
96. Angel Aquino
97. Jolina Magdangal
98. Precious Adona
99. Rica Peralejo
100. Krista Ranillo

Jun Auto Evo X - The Underdog

2008-11-06T07:45:00.000-08:00

Jun Auto Evo X: Better Than The New GT-R

Photography by Luke Munnell

writer: RC Faderoga

The most anticipated car this year is undoubtedly the Nissan GT-R. It's dramatically redesigned, a virtual newcomer to the stateside market, and sets off more commercial appeal than pictures of Kim Kardashian in a thong bikini. But it won't be the fastest car on the track, according to Susumu Koyama, the legendary tuner and vice president of JUN Auto (whose full interview was in the May '08 issue of 2NR.) He believes, with all his wisdom and proven track record, that another car will take the reins as the most tunable ride for 2008 and will hands-down beat the GT-R on any circuit. That car is the second most anticipated to arrive in the states, the '08 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.

Already famous for its underdog-like qualities, what with its closest competitor, the Subaru WRX STI, stealing the spotlight from the World Rally Championships and the X Games, the long line of Lancer Evolutions is more of a crowd favorite long shot than a presidential candidate who doesn't believe in evolution; the scientific kind anyway-nice try, Mike Huckabee. Despite being in production since 1992 and huge amounts of street cred, the EVO continues to unjustifiably get placed second in every category under the sport-compact all-wheel-drive class garnering no major awards. As the proverbial automotive McLovin, the EVO doesn't get its much-deserved respect.

But we're not here to focus on any of the EVO's shortcomings. We're not going to compare it to the STI, or even the GT-R. We're here to investigate why Koyama-san held so much confidence for this beloved little car that could. Let's start at the beginning, the basics if you will. The EVO X has an all-new chassis platform, an equally new engine, and an entire hardware upgrade in the all-wheel-drive department.

The exterior is finally more proportioned and better groomed than the previous nine generations, with its projector-beam headlights, European-style LED taillights, and a more bold front end design; featuring an angry looking intake and grille-mounted intercooler. The new hood is more aerodynamically fit for the 21st century and the rear wing is no longer obnoxiously loud. Granted, it still sits high off the rear trunk, but doesn't give off the shopping cart feel.

Underhood, the age-old 4G63 motor is gone and in it's place sits a brand new inline-four with more power, aluminum block construction, free-revving performance, and a revamped dual MIVEC variable-valve-timing technology. Called the 4B11 (read the sidebar for technical specifications), the new EVO X motor comes with an available six-speed and dual-clutch transmission that can rock the clock out of any track, especially with it's steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters... But Koyama-san can't be swayed from the optional five-speed manual.

The chassis will be controlled by the new Super All-Wheel Control technology, which includes the active center differential, yaw control, and stability control previously found in the EVO IX. High-tech innovation presents itself in active steering for quicker response, active braking control, and active suspension dampening, all of which make the changes on the EVO X as dramatic as a post-op tranny. And the changes that JUN Auto made to their EVO X are the necessary face makeup, clothing, and estrogen shots to make it look sexy and sweet.

JUN Auto's plans for the EVO X platform aren't even in line with what the Mitsubishi engineers originally had in mind. For example, they're converting Kumakubo from Team Orange's new EVO from the all-wheel-drive format to rear-wheel drive (RWD) for drifting, a conceivably hard process that will take them the rest of the year to complete. However, a RWD conversion isn't unprecedented for JUN, seeing that they drifted a RWD Team Orange Subaru Impreza for the past couple of years. "The Impreza was successful in a lot of the drifting tracks," Susumu said, "but that won't necessarily translate to the future success of this EVO X. So we are doing a whole lot of testing on it to work out the kinks."

The kinks they've managed to smooth out are shown in this EVO X. They've set the engine's assurances in Trust, part of the GReddy family, using its air cleaner, intercooler piping, blow-off valve, and boost controller. Spitting out the spent turbo air into competitors faces is a Trust titanium muffler and JUN Sport prototype catalyzer.

To compete with drifting's best around the bends, JUN Auto used a set of Zeal Super Function R coilovers and Endless Racing brakes to prevent the car from smashing into hapless media photographers scattered around the track.

Helping the EVO X traverse the corners with blinding speed, they called upon a set of quality Advan Racing RZ wheels, measuring 19x10 inches on all four corners, wrapped in 265/30-19 Advan tires, which elegantly complement the EVO's sexy exterior.

The chassis is adorned with JUN Auto's finest aerodynamic products. Helping the redesigned front end look more menacing, a JUN lip spoiler and front diffuser are used to defend against the turbulent winds during time attack. The rear features a Sigma Automotive Racing Development (SARD) GT wing and a JUN Auto rear diffuser to balance out the already nimble EVO X. And a JUN Auto car wouldn't be complete without a striking paintjob and well-placed body graphics. In this case, JUN Auto decided to go yellow with green highlights-the company's signature colors.

So with all these modifications, as mild as they are, why would Koyama-san still think that the EVO X will reign supreme? "The GT-R is a very difficult car to tune. Nissan is trying to over manage and control everything." he explained, "They make you sign a contract saying that you won't modify the car. Plus, with its weight and speed limitations, it'll be hard to tune. The EVO X is ready to go from the production line to any respectable tuning shop." But the EVO X isn't a super car and one thing is certain: The EVO X maybe beneath the GT-R in hype, but that doesn't mean it's beneath it in potential.

ENGINE CODE	4g63	4B11
ENGINE TYPE	2.0l, belt-driven i-4	2.0l chain-driven i-4
VALVE TRAIN	DoHC, 16-valve (roller rocker )miveC (intake only)	DoHC, 16-valve (direct-acting) miveC
DISPLACEMENT (CU IN/CC)	121.9/1997	122/1998
BORE X STROKE (IN)	85.0 x 88.0mm	86.0 x 86.0mm
COMPRESSION RATIO	8.8:1	9.0:1
HORSEPOWER (BHP)	286 @ 6,500 rpm	291 @ 6,500 rpm
TORQUE	289 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm	300 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
ENGINE BLOCK	Cast-iron	aluminum
CYLINDER HEADS	aluminum	aluminum
REDLINE RPM	7,000 rpm	7,000 rpm
FUEL SYSTEM	ECI-MULTI electronic fuel injection	MPI
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (QT/L)	4.8 / 4.5 (filter: +0.3qt; cooler: +0.3qt)	5.0/4.8 (filter: + 0.3 qt; cooler: + 0.5 qt.)

'08 Mitsubishi Evolution X
Output 374 hp at 7,000 rpm

Engine Trust air cleaner, intercooler pipe fitting, blow-off valve, boost controller, titanium muffler; JUN Reinforced Actuator (prototype), sport catalyzer (prototype); Odyssey battery B-spec II

Drivetrain N/A

Suspension Zeal Super Function R coilovers

Wheels/Tires Yokohama Advan Racing RZ 10.0J-19 + 35 (front and rear); Yokohama Advan 19 inch 265/30-19 (front and rear)

Brakes Endless Racing 6 and 4

Exterior JUN lip spoiler, original racing mirrors, front diffuser, rear diffuser; SARD GT wing Fuji-Spec M; Body Graphic Art Factory

Interior Bride seats; Works Bell RAFIX-II steering wheel; Trust water temp, oil temp, oil pressure mete

1999 Lexus GS400 - Grand Triumph

2008-11-06T07:31:00.000-08:00

Being A Champion Doesn't Mean You Have To Be Alone

writer: RC Faderoga
photographer: Chris Reno

Kanye West's Graduation was a jam-knockin' album that quickly became my favorite of last year. It continues to get heavy rotation inside my car's CD changer, and it's a couple more plays from being cataclysmically ruined forever. This not only prompted me to buy an iPod adapter like everyone else in the 21st century, but it also made me the preeminent expert in quoting lyrics from this musical tour de force.

One of my favorites comes from "The Glory" track: "The fur is Hermes shit that you don't floss/The Goyard so hard, think I'm Hugo's Boss/Why I gotta ask what the two-door cost/House on the hills two doors from Tracey Ross." These were the four bars that led me to conclude that if Kanye were a tuner, his affinity for fashion, luxury, and downright boasting would fit right in with this year's hottest tuning trend, the VIP style.

Taken straight from the streets of Tokyo, the VIP style is directly linked to the finger amputating techniques of the Yakuza mafia, which opposed using European sedans for fear of getting targeted by the police and rival gangs. Instead they modified Japanese luxury cars to avoid detection, using standards like large-diameter wheels with broad-faced designs, low offsets that sit flush with the fender, protruding exhaust tips, full body kits that emphasize the front lip, and the use of basic paint colors like black or white. These Japanese luxury rides include the Nissan President, Toyota Celsior, Nissan Laurel, and the Toyota Aristo-better known to Americans as the Lexus GS, and Johhny Tran's main project for the past year.

Johnny is the owner of this '99 Lexus GS400, which not only emulates the VIP style to a tee, but also raises the bar for those who are thinking of getting into the trend. "This car is the perfect example of having the right amount of speed, sound, looks, and comfort in a VIP vehicle," he explained, "because after all, too much of one thing defeats the whole purpose of being comfortable and luxurious." He also added that patience and a pretty big wallet are needed to achieve such a feat of balancing the VIP characteristics. He has both, and the financial requirement is clearly articulated through the profoundly lavish exterior of his VIP GS400.

Using a genuine Junction Produce body kit, including the bumpers, side skirts and rear wing, Johnny added a Ugo roof spoiler and JDM rain guards, chrome door handles and a trunk bar. To highlight the gleaming white paintjob, he painted the roof and part of the trunk black. Lowered to touch the ground, the chassis sits above a set of 20-inch Fabulous Profounds with an offset of +23 in the front and +29 in the back. Falken FK-452 tires stretch around these ridiculously deep dished wheels that tuck perfectly underneath the fenders. These tires avoid tragically rubbing against the car through the use of an Air Runner suspension kit with an eight-valve electric solenoid upgrade-the choice system for VIP cars in Japan.

Inside, the cabin remains stock like most VIP-style vehicles, but Johnny made sure the music came through deep and loud, with a sound system that is sure to bring anyone closer to deafness. Using a set of Digital Designs amplifiers, the speakers made by the same company thump perfectly throughout the interior like a world-class sound hall. The most telling feature that reveals the car's melodic prowess is the 12-inch subwoofer with a carbon-fiber dust cap sitting saliently in the trunk.

Naturally, the sound system's only auditory rival is the 2JZGTE engine underhood. Supported by an HKS SSQV blow-off valve and GReddy M-Spec intercooler, the 3.0L inline-six turbo motor produces upwards of 330 hp at the wheels using a stock transmission. Johnny and his friends did all the engine modifications since he's had terrible experiences with going to shops. "When I first started getting into cars, I hired this mechanic to build my motor," he said. "He was supposedly the best from California, but he ended up costing me a lot of money since the engine he built blew up three times. Now I just do everything myself."

The most intriguing detail behind this GS400 was Johnny's motivation to buy the car in the first place: "My previous car was a Mazda RX-7 and I was tired of being cooped up in it like a coffin and not being able to take my friends out. So I wanted a car that I could load up with a bunch of my friends and still be comfy and look luxurious." Despite the GS400's extravagance, high-fashion, and exaggeration, Johnny can't enjoy the glory that Kanye rapped about, that which pretty much sums up the tuning subculture, without sharing it with his friends-that is how he defines VIP style.

'99 Lexus GS400

Output:

330 whp at 6,000 rpm; 350 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm

Engine

2JZ-GTE VVTi turbo engine swap; HKS blow-off valve; GReddy M-Spec intercooler and piping, boost controller; Blitz SBC i-D; custom downpipe; Sard intake; NGK spark plugs

Drivetrain

'01 2JZ-GTE transmission

Suspension

Air Runner kit, eight-valve solenoid

Wheels/Tires

Fabulous Profound wheels (20x9 +23 offset front, 20x10.5 +29 offset rear); Falken tires FK452 (235/30-20 front and 255/30-20 rear)

Brakes

Tom's four-piston caliper; Project Mu's rotors

Exterior

Junction Produce front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, rear wing; Ugo roof spoiler; JDM rain guards, chrome door handles, chrome trunk bar, chrome grille; Underground Graphics vinyl

Interior

Pioneer AVIC-D3 head unit; Digital Designs S4 amplifier, M2A amplifier, DDC speakers, DD3512 subwoofers; Xstatic BatCap 2000

Conflicting Conditions - 2008 Nissan R35 GT-R

2008-11-06T07:25:00.000-08:00

Top Secret Reveals Just A Little Underhood On Their 2008 Nissan R35 GT-R

Photography by Luke Munnell

writer: RC Faderoga

The Nissan GT-R shown here is subtle. Sure, it's one of the most anticipated cars to come out of the automotive world in recent memory. And, yes, that's definitely a Top Secret sticker splayed on the side doors-a sign that it's built by one of the most decorated tuners in all of Japan. Ignore, for a moment, the burly front fender deltoids, the lowered ground-shaking stance and the fact that it's essentially a Top Secret Nissan GT-R, and there is something missing from the line of vision. Obviously, Top Secret's signature gold and white markings aren't present, but that's not the much-needed DNA evidence to put the perp in jail. Those subtle nuances are, indeed, invisible to the naked eye because, for one, in this photo of the GT-R you don't get a look underhood. Needless to say that the tired old phrase, "Never judge a book by its cover," has never been so true.

Let's start at the beginning; the Nissan GT-R is the latest version from the famous line of Nissan Skylines that we all adore and all want inside our garages. Naturally, there are some changes with this new version. The GT-R was built with speed, efficiency and safety at high performance in mind, thus allowing the normal driver to immediately feel like Michael Schumacher at the gripping of the steering wheel. With the GT-R maximizing grip and airflow, it's highly possible to actually drive like one of the best drivers in the world, despite road and climate conditions. Also, the entire car is built with a balanced mix of carbon-fiber, aluminum and steel, and the engine is assembled by a single craftsman, which is pretty major considering all the work that had to be done. It features the first independent transaxle all-wheel-drive system, allowing superior weight balance and a dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifting for direct control. All in all, it's something we've all been expecting from Nissan's GT-R brand, and we can't wait to see one on the road in our very own backyard-better known as the United States.

Here comes the subtlety. During our visit to the Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this year, we spotted many GT-Rs, but none were more eye-catching than Top Secret's. Out of approximately seven GT-Rs on display, Top Secret was the best to highlight the super-car's high-performance aerodynamics and style. It was practically a no-brainer to pick it for a 2NR full feature. But, unlike the cars previously featured, this one is as close to stock as mechanically possible. There were no insane twin turbo setups, no shiny intercooler piping and finding anything remotely aftermarket was as hard as memorizing the VIN numbers and reciting them backwards. Seriously, we were all surprised. We couldn't believe Top Secret put a stock GT-R on the Tokyo Auto Salon floor and actually put their label on it.

So, after doing some research in and around Tokyo, other than finding the weird gadgets and electronics that the Japanese are known for, we found JUN, another respectable tuner shop that shed some light on this whole mess. According to them, Nissan is proactively preventing anyone that has the itch from modifying their beloved GT-R, which pretty much includes everyone who loves cars. Apparently, every R35 owner needs to sign a contract that implicates a void of warranty should any aftermarket modifications be made. Any minor modifications can throw the codes in the ECU; the car is also limited to 180 kph (112 mph). The most disturbing factoid is that a data logger is located somewhere in the vehicle; it stores speed, rpm, distance and other potentially pertinent information-similar to an airplane's black box.

As of yet, none of the information was confirmed by Nissan and we're not sure if the same rules would apply to USDM versions, but if true, it would only mean that every tuner shop would be hiring the best nerds out there to hack into this system. If anyone can make a fool out of Nissan by getting inside that impenetrable ECU, it would be Top Secret. After all, if they can make this GT-R so nice on the outside, they can make it equally fresh on the inside. Top Secret is known for turning supercars into very super-major rides with all the toppings, and a side order of coffee. It's really amazing, the horsepower they've managed to pull out of cars like the Toyota Supra and the early model Nissan Skylines. It's even equally amazing how sexy they make all their cars look.

The body kit used on this GT-R is made by Top Secret, featuring a carbon-fiber front lip, carbon-fiber front grille and an aero catch. These aero modifications may be trivial to any other stock car, but on a car that's already producing 525 hp at 6,500 rpm out of the box, these changes can make a huge difference at high speeds. The only engine modifications that Top Secret managed to put in their GT-R was their own Super Premium exhaust system and an HKS EVC, which surprisingly, didn't force the factory ECU into shutdown mode. They lowered the car using a combined set of Top Secret dampers and Swift springs. This system rides on top of a set of 20-inch Volk Racing GT-C wheels, wrapped in Bridgestone RE070 tires. The only upgrade inside are the Takata harnesses, which look somewhat weird resting on the factory seats. But it seems the overall interior doesn't need much modifying, unless you plan to make it a full-out race car.

It's for these reasons that we call this ride subtle. The GT-R's signature technology and overall high-performance attitude is still noticeable, and with the inclusion of some Top Secret science and style, the potential of the GT-R has never been more captivating. It'll be interesting to see what the future holds for this car, and we're sure that Nissan's restrictions are mere speed bumps on the road ahead.

2008 Nissan GT-R
Output 525 hp at 6,500 rpm
Engine Top Secret Super Premium exhaust system, HKS EVC
Drivetrain Stock
Suspension Top Secret Grade Damper, Swift springs
Wheels/Tires 20x9.5 and 20x10.5 Volk Racing GT-C with Bridgestone RE070 tires 255/45-20 and 285/40-20
Brakes Stock
Exterior Top Secret carbon-fiber front lip, front grille, and aero catch
Interior Takata harnesses

Name.
Top Secret

Age.
Old Enough To Be Your Uncle

Hometown.
Tokyo, Japan

Occupation.
Tuner Shop

Hobbies.
Currently Attempting To Figure Out The New Nissan Gt-R

Build Time.
In Progress

Feedback.
Usa@Topsecretjpn.Com

1999 Lexus GS400 - Grand Triumph

2008-11-06T07:15:00.000-08:00

Being A Champion Doesn't Mean You Have To Be Alone

writer: RC Faderoga
photographer: Chris Reno

'99 Lexus GS400

Output:

330 whp at 6,000 rpm; 350 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm

Engine

2JZ-GTE VVTi turbo engine swap; HKS blow-off valve; GReddy M-Spec intercooler and piping, boost controller; Blitz SBC i-D; custom downpipe; Sard intake; NGK spark plugs

Drivetrain

'01 2JZ-GTE transmission

Suspension

Air Runner kit, eight-valve solenoid

Wheels/Tires

Fabulous Profound wheels (20x9 +23 offset front, 20x10.5 +29 offset rear); Falken tires FK452 (235/30-20 front and 255/30-20 rear)

Brakes

Tom's four-piston caliper; Project Mu's rotors

Exterior

Junction Produce front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, rear wing; Ugo roof spoiler; JDM rain guards, chrome door handles, chrome trunk bar, chrome grille; Underground Graphics vinyl

Interior

Pioneer AVIC-D3 head unit; Digital Designs S4 amplifier, M2A amplifier, DDC speakers, DD3512 subwoofers; Xstatic BatCap 2000

Conflicting Conditions - 2008 Nissan R35 GT-R

2008-11-06T03:39:00.000-08:00

Top Secret Reveals Just A Little Underhood On Their 2008 Nissan R35 GT-R

Photography by Luke Munnell

writer: RC Faderoga

Name.
Top Secret

Age.
Old Enough To Be Your Uncle

Hometown.
Tokyo, Japan

Occupation.
Tuner Shop

Hobbies.
Currently Attempting To Figure Out The New Nissan Gt-R

Build Time.
In Progress

Feedback.
Usa@Topsecretjpn.Com

2007 Nissan 350Z - High Revolution

2008-11-06T03:34:00.000-08:00

Greddy's Widebody Twin Turbo '07 350z Is Perfect For Both Real And Virtual Worlds

writer: RC Faderoga
photographer: Eric Kieu

I still remember the first time that I raced one of the four Nissan Skylines I've owned. It was my white R33 fitted with a Nismo exhaust and Ray's wheels; it flew past the competitors with lightning speed around the short bends of Deep Forest Raceway. I beat all of them with minutes to spare despite the fact I drove it with an automatic transmission; there wasn't even a scratch or dent on my car. I washed it afterwards, took a practice lap around Apricot Hill, parked it in my garage and called it a night. Granted, this all took place within the safe confines of the virtual world, but it was a fond memory, nonetheless, placed deep inside my mind because it was also the first time I played Gran Turismo nearly 10 years ago on the original PlayStation.

I'm sure we all have memories about this racing game, the emotions we felt sitting behind the steering wheels of Japanese cars, some of which we owned but most of the time wished we owned, much less had ever seen before. It was the game that revolutionized video games, and more importantly, the real-life tuner industry. It set off an unbridled yearning to modify, collect and own the cars we played. And it's all owed to the godly hands of Gran Turismo creator, Kazunori Yamauchi.

Every year at the SEMA Show, Kazunori hands down the Gran Turismo Awards, which honor the best customized vehicles in various categories, including Hot Rod, Domestic, and of course, Japanese Import. The grand prize is Best in Show, which immortalizes a vehicle in a future Gran Turismo video game for everyone to drool over and drive. GReddy's '07 Nissan 350Z, which is laid across these pages, didn't win that coveted award but it did place First in the Japanese Import category, and in our book, that's reason enough to place it on the cover. After all, there has to be a reason why it was picked to win the award, competing with a pool of the best tuner vehicles in the country.

Perhaps it was chosen because it's arguably one of the cleanest Z33s to pound the pavements thus far. Or maybe it's the mob of GReddy's quality products placed underhood that makes it oh-so-fresh. But really what sets it apart from the rest of the group is the main source of power resting comfortably in the engine bay, the first twinturbo production kit ever made for the new VQ35HR V-6 engine that can potentially push this car upwards of 700 hp. This TD05H-18G twin-turbo kit can be bolted on and is sold with all the necessary parts like manifold, downpipe adapter, piping hardware and heatshields. GReddy designs their turbos with substantial room at their efficiency ranges, giving the tuner the option to increase power levels. They base their engineering on completely stock engines, so they provide instant horsepower gains while maintaining drivability. This concept bodes well for the VQ35HR engine, which is still fairly new in terms of manufacturing aftermarket products.

The VQ35HR is an updated version of the 350's previous powerplant with a stronger block, a higher rev limit and compression ratio, a twin ram-air intake, and variable exhaust camshaft timing. It boasts a stock 306 hp and has a broader range of usable torque, with 90 percent of its 268 lb-ft coming from the 2,000 to 7,000 rpm range. Nissan says the HR in the engine's moniker stands for "high response" and "high revolution," both of which are fitting for the 350Z's sporty feel and for the dozens of aftermarket companies vying to be the first to completely modify the engine.

With only eight weeks before its grand unveiling at the SEmA Show, GReddy worked nonstop to build on this next evolution of the VQ engine. They learned all the new details that came with the engine and the '07 Nissan 350Z, including placement and tuning differences. "This is just the beginning and sort of a setup before we move onto the '09 Nissan GTR and the next evolution of VR38 engines," said mike Chung, planning manager at GReddy. So if this 350Z is merely a start, a GReddy-built GT-R is certain to be a sure-shot hit.

Aside from the massive twin turbos with cast manifold and Type-T wastegates headlining the main stage, GReddy also planted a Type 29 Spec-R front mounted intercooler kit and Airinx AY-mB air intakes to provide efficient air flow circulation. They installed a 70mm turbo Ti-C exhaust system to remove the unwanted air and let their e-manage Ultimate ECU to govern the inner workings of the engine. The internals of the sturdier block include GReddy pistons, connecting rods and piston rings, while GReddy camshafts and L iridium spark plugs take control above; all of which help the bolt-on turbo kit work fluidly within the system. "All the products we develop for this vehicle should make their way to becoming bolt-on products," explained mike. "Once all the hard work of prototyping and tuning is done, production can begin to offer proven products at affordable prices."

GReddy products do not end in the engine bay. The widebody kit is courtesy of GReddy's GRacer over fender SPL model, which is flared close to the factory settings but built slightly more aggressive to fit the wheels and create a meaner stance. It's a seven-piece body kit originally planned to be a custom one-off, but Greddy decided to place it in production because of the popu-larity it garnered at the SEMA show. Painted in OEM Pikes Peak White and covered in Greddy D1 original graphics by Vinyl mayhem, the widebody kit also comes with a rear wing that sits low on the trunk and protrudes enough to collect the proverbial double takes.

Under the chassis is a set of 20-inch Rays Engineering Gram Light wheels, 9.5 inches wide in the front and 10.5 inches in the rear, wrapped in gummy Nitto Invo tires and around GReddy 380mm and 330mm rotors. Gold Volk Racing GT-Fs are used on the track.

Inside the cabin is a pair of blue Bride seats, the Gias model on the driver side and the Stradia on the passenger, matched with Bride Low max rear seats, which complement the overall scheme of blue and white.

Though this complete setup would be perfect to be a special model in Gran Turismo, GReddy is just proud to be the Japanese Import winner of the Gran Turismo Awards. To them, there's nothing like being picked by Yamauchi, the man who fueled the tuning fire that engulfs our lives on a daily basis. It's a feat that GReddy will show off in 2008 and use as inspiration to build the much-anticipated Nissan GT-R, which they hope will fare so well at next year's event. Seeing that they did so well with the '07 350Z, the chance of winning Best in Show doesn't seem so far fetched.

Tweaks
Output 450 whp 700 plus expected at next tune

Engine
GReddy (pistons and rings, rods, camshafts, valves, valve springs, intake manifold, oil pan) cast turbo manifold, TD05H-18G (x2), Type-T wastegate, E-manage Ultimate, PRofec-B Spec2 boost controller, GREx 13-row oil cooler with thermostat, aluminum radiator with pipe kit, radiator hoses, aluminum diversion panels, Type-29 spec-R HG intercooler, aluminum intercooler piping, dual Airinx AY-mB intakes, Turbo Ti-C 70mm dual exhaust, Five Axis dry carbon engine cover

Drivetrain
OS Giken LSD, clutch

Suspension
GReddy Type-S suspension kit

Wheels/Tires
R57-GT Gram Lights rims (20x9.5 front; 20x10.5 rear); Nitto Invo tires (225/30/20 front; 285/30/20 rear). Gold Volk racing GT-F wheels for the track.

Brakes
GReddy 380mm rotor with 8-piston (front), 330mm rotor with 4-piston kit (rear); GReddy/ Earl's stainless lines

Exterior
GReddy Over-Fender SPL body kit (front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, over fenders, rear wing); OEm Pike's Peak White paint; Greddy D1 vinyl graphics

Interior
GReddy SuperLight shift knob; Bride Gias (driver) and Stradia (passenger) seats; Bride Lox max rear seats

Electronics
GReddy 60mm SmI with data-link

2002 Subaru Impreza WRX - Pride & Perfection

2008-11-06T03:30:00.000-08:00

Joseph Cruz's 2002 Wrx Goes From Track To Showroom Without Skipping A Beat

writer: RC Faderoga
photographer: Eric Kieu

The year 2002 saw an automotive market saturated with cars aimed to fulfill the needs of the teen and young adult demographic; cars were produced ready for modification and marketed as "cool, independent and fun."

Though the industry was finally on the right track, giving dues to its young consumers, it was a hard sell, what with a failing economy and an all-out war. That year would've been one of the bleakest for the industry if it weren't for Subaru finally entering its WRX into the U.S. market. The idea of having a turbocharged four-door sedan powered equally on all four wheels not only put the market in general on notice, but also placed the tuning industry on its knees begging for more.

One of the many caught up in the Dub-Rex mix was young Joseph Cruz, who immediately fell in love with the four-wheel-drive monster the same way everyone who purchased it did: Through the World Rally Championship (WRC). After watching the WRX race on the banks of the most dangerous terrains in Europe, fly through the air and land on a sea of shallow mud to slide across a turn inches away from screaming fans of the WRC, Joseph went straight into the Subaru dealership and picked out an '02 WRX that suited his tastes.

The '02 Impreza WRX ran an impressive 227 hp and 217 lb-ft of torque out of the production lines, which more or less beat every competitor in its class. Its closest threat, the Acura Integra Type-R, didn't even come close to what the last generation WRX featured in almost every aspect. With the EJ20 engine powered by a Mitsubishi TD04-13T turbocharger unit-which was only on the U.S. spec versions-the WRX was boosting a healthy 13.5psi andfeatures 16-inch wheels, 2-piston/1-piston front and rear brakes and a viscous coupling type LSD. It weighed an average 3,085 pounds and boasted a 45-to-55 power ratio between the front and rear axles. All in all, the WRX was something the U.S. market had never seen before and became a mainstay in almost every list of Top 10 Cars of that year.

That's why when Joseph finally decided to modify his WRX, he made sure he did it correctly. For one, he didn't want to disappoint his teammates at Team Sadistic, and he ultimately didn't want to sully the pride behind owning a WRX. He knew the importance of properly fixing up cars; having modifying them since he was 16 years old. It began with his first car, a '62 Chevy Nova, and then moved onto putting together a Kaminari-inspired Toyota Celica GTS in later years. When he first purchased the WRX, his main goal was to build it for road racing, which is why the first parts he installed, with the help of his father, were a set of Cusco Zero-1 coilovers and camber plates for alignment adjusting.

With a simple combination of minor tuning and a quality suspension system, he took his ride to a few track events, which essentially pushed him in to an all-out addiction with road racing. But like most addictions, there were serious drawbacks. In his case, the cost of replacing tires and brakes added up quickly, so he focused on the show aspect of tuning instead. During his first stints in the car-show circuit, his competitiveness from racing naturally transferred over to the showroom floor. When he lost a few trophies to what he thought were lesser cars, he immediately stepped up his game and created the WRX we see today.

Underhood, he replaced the stock turbo with a Blouch TD05-18G, featuring an HKS V2 SSQV blow-off valve, a Turbo XS front-mount intercooler and Turbo XS intercooler piping. To add more efficient fuel and air into the mix, he installed Power Enterprise 800cc fuel injectors and a Turbo XS shorty intake with a K&N cone filter. Handling the exhaust duties is an A'PEXi cat-back exhaust system and GT-spec stainless steel manifold. The engine is made to look sexy with Samco radiator hoses, a GReddy oil cap, a Koyo racing radiator and a Nitrous Express N-tercooler system.

"The feeling of knowing that someone considered my car worthy of winning increased my addiction to continue upgrading my car," Joseph explained. "That's why after the engine work, I focused solely on the appearance of my vehicle and pursued a clean but distinguished look."

His first major change was a customized body kit to get the flared look similar to that of the actual WRC car. He then added on Chargespeed carbon-fiber air brake ducts, C-West side skirts and a ZeroSports grille. He also changed the color from black to a two-tone approach, using a House of Kolor gold all over with a midnight black pearl on the roof. Of course, tuning wouldn't be complete without the necessary JDM accessories. Joseph added a JDM v2 STi two-piece carbon-fiber lip, JDM STi projector headlights, a S202 rear wing and JDM Subaru vent visors. Under the chassis is a set of quality-choice Rays Engineering G-games Wolf 77 wheels, measuring 18x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear, wrapped up by Dunlop Direzza Z101 tires that give that car the oh-so-fresh look.

"So far this year has been great," Joseph smiled "I had the opportunity to have EDO Performance sponsor my car and I've solidified a future for my ride, starting with a hybrid motor swap and upgraded transmission components to ensure the life of my vehicle." And with 327 hp to the wheels under his helm and first place wins at the 2007 Las Vegas Hot Import Nights, Joseph has more to smile about than the future plans of his WRX. He made sure he not to tarnish the cars reputation by installing inferior parts; instead he created a masterpiece that also made him proud to be a tuner.

Ready To Move You - 2008 Scion tC

2008-11-06T03:26:00.000-08:00

writer: Carter Jung
photographer: Aaron Powell

Ever since I've known Ben Chong, he's been into cars. To call him an enthusiast would be like calling Jessica Simpson a blonde--a severe understatement. Like a handful of us lucky enough to transition a hobby into a career, Ben started with RS-R in 2002. Now the director of business development, Ben has taken development seriously for the past five years.

Before Formula D and D1 ever smoked up the now infamous Irwindale Speedway, RS-R was the first to hold a drift competition on the infield with D1 judge Orido. In July 2003, 2NR featured their D1 exhibition 350Z on our cover. More recently, Ben helped develop and run the S2000 Formula D drift program--launching Alex Pfeiffer and Tyler McQuarrie into the spotlight. Now Ben and RS-R are back in drifting with a whole new car, the Scion tC; 2NR got the inside scoop on what it took to make it happen.

From the mouth of Ben Chong:
To get a car to drift is not as hard as some people may say it is. Some basic modifications, hours of seat time, and a whole lot of tires will get you on your way to smoking sideways in no time. Of course, today your daily driven street drifter wouldn't cut it in the professional circuit. The ante, as they say, has gone up. Professional drifters battle ferociously and are always on the lookout for that extra edge.

After four massive years into Formula D, the roster of seeded and un-seeded cars is diverse: from Toyota Corollas to Dodge Vipers, and Nissan 240SXs to Ford Mustangs, domestics and imports now compete at a professional level. But a few years back, not all of these makes made for the typical drift car. One example of a ride that seemed unorthodox at the time was our RS-R Honda S2000. This was a vehicle that upon its very conception was something that everyone thought would fail on its quest to become a competitive vehicle. But here at RS-R we took this roadster and modified it to not only break traction, but to maintain a slide in any given direction, have the ability to change its line and angle at will, and also equipped it with sufficient horsepower-to-weight ratio to work the competition. What most said could not be done, was done.

After pulling out of Formula D in 2007, all seemed quiet. Many wondered where the first Honda that competed professionally went. Well now it's 2008, a new season of Formula Drift is upon us, and RS-R is back with a completely new ride. When RS-R premiered the S2000, it gave Honda fans something to cheer for at drifting events. Now, after two long years in the making, RS-R will give a new generation of fans a new drum to march to: the Scion tC.

"Naturally, the first question that pops into your mind is, `Hold up, this is a front-wheel-drive car, how can it compete in Formula D?' With a little research, we found out that the tC shares its chassis origins from an all-wheel-drive vehicle not sold in the U.S. But it wasn't as easy as swapping in a sub frame, engine and transmission, and splitting the transfer case to power the rear wheels. If the S2000 was a difficult build, the tC was exponentially more complicated.

"A simple solution would have been to remove the front output shafts, diverting all the power to the rear wheels, but that can only handle so much energy before breakage. The stock transfer case wouldn't handle the power levels we needed to be competitive. Plus, we saw it as an opportunity for RS-R to showcase our experience and knowledge of making a non-driftable car drift.

By now, I,'m sure everyone is dying to know which all-wheel-drive subframe and rear end is shared with the Scion tC chassis: the Toyota Caldina. Sold exclusively in Japan, the Caldina is Toyota,'s take on a sporty wagon, but more importantly it was offered as an optional all-wheel-drive in certain trims. Using the Toyota Caldina transverse engine and drivetrain would have been relatively easy, but where,'s the fun in that? Since weight balance and distribution were key factors for the build, the decision was made to take the factory engine and drivetrain setup and run it longitudinally. We could have just chopped the firewall to make room for the engine and transmission, but it isn,'t allowed in the Formula D rulebook. Working around this posed quite a problem. It was a herculean task that Gary Castillo of Design Craft Fabrication was up for, especially since he had worked with RS-R in building the Honda S2000 years ago.

For the transmission, we went with a G-Force five-speed with a custom bell housing. The housing bolts up to the motor and is specifically designed to run a tiny 7-inch Tilton triple carbon clutch to help clear the firewall tunnel. And with the engine position changed, we had to scrap the Japanese driveshaft in favor for a new one and have new mounts fabricated.

One of the biggest questions we asked ourselves was which motor should we go with? Discussions about the proper powerplant for the tC led to weight, which then led to balance, resulting in the selection of the 3S-GE Beams motor. Stroked to a 2.2L, controlled by an AEM EMS unit, and boosted by an HKS GT3037 turbo, we estimate power at 400 hp. We,'re also running a Tom,'s dry sump kit to lower the engine as close as possible to the ground, while providing additional clearance for the transmission.

As unique as the car was going to be in the drifting world, we knew we couldn,'t go with a run-of-the-mill body kit. With the help of KC Chow at APR Performance and a widebody kit creation by an undisclosed designer, the fenders and quarter panels come out an additional 2 inches on each side, and the exhaust system exits the center of the rear bumper. The dry carbon doors, hood, roof, and trunk, were all made specifically for this project.

Suspension is obviously handled by RS-R coilovers, along with other custom pieces to help dial-in the handling characteristics of the vehicle. But suspension performance is utterly useless without a good set of wheels and tires. Toyo R1R tires are mounted on Enkei RPF1 wheels, and braking power has been significantly upgraded with Project Mu brake calipers and rotors. Now rocking a widebody stance, wheels in the front run 18x9.5 with an +18 offset on 245/40/18 tires and 18x10.5 in the rear with a +15 offset on 265/35/18 Toyos.

Interior features include a Stack display to watch the rpm, boost, oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel pressure. Sparco seats and harnesses are used to ensure driver safety, along with a Sparco shift knob and steering wheel; all of which have been custom-mounted so that the seat can be pushed back from the factory location to improve the tC,'s weight balance. Behind the driver seat is the dry sump oil tank, and behind the passenger seat is the fuel cell.

Taking a car like the Scion tC and converting it to a rear-wheel configuration may sound as simple as swapping the drivetrain, engine, and subframes, but drifting it competitively is a different story. Only time will tell how this car will do throughout the series. With Ken Gushi as our driver, and with Scion and Toyo on board, we like to think we have a damn good chance. Wish us luck and I,'ll see you at a Formula D event soon.,"

NAME

rS-R USA

HOMETOWN

Osaka, Japan

OCCUPATION

Tuner and Developer of High Performance parts

HOBBIES

Racing

BUILD TIME

THREE MONTHS

Feedback

info@rs-r.com

Quote

"This Scion tC was a concept two years in the making, we are proud to finally make it a reality."

OUTPUT

400 hp

ENGINE

3SGE Beams motor; Peterson external oil pump; Tom's dry sump pan; HKS GT3037 turbo, external wastegate, intercooler, camshafts; Blitz Dual SBC boost controller; Toda 2.2 L stroker kit; Koyo aluminum radiator; BDL 72mm throttle body; SX fuel regulator, SX fuel pump; 850cc injectors; custom center-exit exhaust

DRIVETRAIN

G-Force five-speed sequential transmission; Tilton triple carbon clutch; Kaaz LSD

SUSPENSION

RS-R coilovers, custom control arms, custom tie rods

WHEELS/TIRES

Enkei RPF1 (18x9.5 front, 18x10.5 rear); Toyo R1R tires (245/40/18 front, 265/35/18 rear)

BRAKES

Project Mu four-piston front calipers and rotors, brake lines, custom modified four-piston rear calipers and rotors (two pistons controlled by the foot brake, two pistons controlled by the hand brake), brake pads

EXTERIOR

Custom concept widebody kit

INTERIOR

Sparco Corsa seats, six-point harnesses, steering wheel, shift knob; Design Craft spec custom rollcage

ELECTRONICS

Stack dash display; AEM EMS engine management

Ignition - 1994 Honda Civic Hatchback Si

2008-11-06T03:16:00.000-08:00

Just Your Average 790WHP Rocket

writer: Joey Leh
photographer: Eric Kieu

If there are two things that hold true in America, it's that drag racing and burnouts will never die. Trends on the show scene will come and go, and different car platforms will always die off, but the US is the US. Transcending all boundaries, it doesn't matter if you drive a Camaro or a Civic, the strip will be calling. A big, smoldering burnout is the late night American entertainment of choice, and the quarter mile will forever remain the de-facto standard of measurement for a car's performance. Forget the Brits and their obsession with the 0-100-0 test, in America, lining up at the tree is a rite of passage.

With 789hp and 531 lb-ft of torque available at the wheels, Paul Ho's1994 Honda Civic Si has run a best time of 9.96 at 149mph. Built to be one of the best looking drag cars around, as well as one of the fastest, Ho's car is street driven and often taken sans-trailer to local Southern California drag racing events. The original plan of attack for this EG was a weekend racer that made only about 550 wheel hp. With sponsors and shops failing to follow through on their word, Ho took the project into his own hands. As the head of research and development for induction and exhaust manufacturer Injen Technology, Ho was in the right position to finish his project. Together, with fellow R&D-man Byron Leggett, Ho formed PB Racing (get it?) and set out to create the fastest street-driven B-series Civic around.

The heart of the beast is a B18C1 Integra GS-R engine block, which was punched out to a 84.5mm bore to accomplish a 2.0L displacement size. Larger-than-stock 9.0:1 compression ratio Arias pistons and rings are now used, hung with billet Pauter connecting rods on a Pauter crankshaft. The cylinder head was lifted from a B16 and received a Manny Rodriguez port and polish with a 3-angle valve job. Custom "secret grind" PB Racing camshafts are used with Skunk2 cam gears to dial in mysterious amounts of lift and duration. Oversized valves are used in the head to support those cams, along with Eibach valve springs and Crower retainers.

A custom top-mount, equal-length stainless exhaust manifold was fabricated to hold the Innovative Turbo T72 dual ball-bearing unit. Custom compressor and turbine wheels were fit into the turbocharger, picked to provide the perfect balance of response and power output. A HKS GT external wastegate is used to regulate boost pressure, and flows exhaust gases into a custom Injen 4-inch downpipe and exhaust system. On the cold side, a custom Injen front-mount intercooler was fabricated, along with all the piping required and a flange for a GReddy Type-R blow-off valve.

The oiling system remains Honda stock, although the ignition has been completely redone using an MSD 7AL-2 CD ignition system and Magnecor 10mm spark plug wires. An Aeromotive fuel pump is used to send massive amounts of liquefied gold to 1600cc/min RC Engineering fuel injectors. A STR fuel rail sits on top of the injectors, along with a custom fabricated PB Racing fuel sump. Accel DFI's Gen 7 engine management system is tuned to deliver a reality-bending 790 wheel hp. If you're ever on the freeway and catch a glimpse of a golden arrow shooting down the lane next to you, don't bother; this car is completely untouchable at rolling speeds.

A Competition Clutch twin-disk setup holds down this prodigious power output, along with the requisite lightweight flywheel. Quaife's torque biasing limited-slip differential provides extra grip off the line, sending boosted torque into the Driveshaft Shop Stage 5 reinforced axles, which are rated up to 800whp.

Because Ho fully anticipated the speeds at which this Civic would be traveling in competition, one of the first things done to the chassis was the addition of a full roll cage. Painted in a golden hue to match the pristine exterior, the cage is a welcome addition, both in terms of safety as well as chassis strength. More than 500 lb-ft of torque at the wheels was probably the last thing on the minds of Honda engineers when they sat down to design the Civic chassis. Because he has taken his car to such a high level of performance, Ho has had to virtually reinvent his Civic from the ground up.

To ensure proper traction and weight transfer off the line, Leggett spent a significant amount of time fine-tuning the suspension and balance of this Honda. A'PEXi coilovers sit underneath this beast, with 1000lb/in custom springs resting at all four corners. Skunk2 Racing adjustable camber arms are utilized to properly align the wheels, an often overlooked area for any drag car. L-Con Engineering traction bars are the final touch of grace for this EG, ensuring that excessive front control arm movement is kept to a minimum, and pure acceleration is kept to the maximum.

Although a drag car's brakes don't need to stand up to strict road racing standards, Ho does drive this car on public roads and serious velocities could be reached. Factory Acura Integra GS-R brakes are used all around, with a stock GS-R master cylinder and brake booster to match. Covering those binders are a set of Japan's finest forged wheels, Volk Racing's TE37 in bronze. Sized 16x7, the Volks remain Ho's street wheel, wrapped in 205/45/16 Toyo T1-S rubber. For the drag races, Ho mounts up a set of 13x9 Bogart Savoy three-piece billet race wheels, covered in stickier-than-glue M&H Racemaster drag slicks.

With the speed aspect more than covered, Ho has only the exterior of his Civic to worry about in order to accomplish his goal of go and show. In order to build one of the best looking drag cars on the circuit, Ho had P.J. Bonifacio Autodesign slather his chassis in gold paint, both inside and out. A Mugen front lip and side skirts add a little bit of edge to the bodywork, while a Seibon carbon-fiber hood, hatch and roof spoiler cut a few excess pounds from the car. The interior is half stripped for competition and wears custom carbon-fiber paneling on the center console and in place of the original airbags. Those racing seats aren't to be messed with either; they're Seibon units, manufactured out of super strong, lightweight carbon-kevlar. GReddy water temp, oil temp, oil pressure, fuel pressure and exhaust gas temperature gauges prove to be the sole source of in-car entertainment, besides freeway burnouts of course. Having fabricated a custom PB Racing carbon-fiber sunroof delete panel, Ho's Civic weighs in at around 2500lbs with Ho sitting in it.

Dealing a serious blow to all the front-drive critics, Ho has consistently smoked American iron on their battlefield of choice, the drag strip. Having built a motor that can push more power than a Viper, as well as a body that could sweep the local shows, Ho can rest assured that he has reached his goals. Keeping this car street legal throughout this build was not an easy task, but Ho now has a car that can provide thrills on the street and absolute terror at the drag strip. Trapping almost 150mph in the quarter mile is no joke for a stock-bodied EG Civic, and just proves that there is still some potential left in the import drag world after all.

Jack Of All Trades - Tanner Foust

2008-11-06T03:15:00.000-08:00

writer: Ryan McKay

photographer: Henry Z. DeKuyper

If Import Tuner had an award for being an all-around, kick-ass racecar driver, Tanner Foust would probably win it. Not only does this well-rounded driver and 32-year old from Steamboat, Colorado race rally cars, drift cars and compete in just about any other type of racing you can imagine, he does them all very well. So well, in fact, he has his hands in just about every pot in the automotive industry. He's so deep in the fold that he crashes at Rhys Millen's multi-million dollar pad while pursuing a career as a stunt car driver. Having driven for "Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift," and "The Dukes of Hazard" movies, Foust's latest endeavor into stunt driving is already blossoming.

Getting to where he's at wasn't an overnight affair, though. Being able to switch from racing off-road rally cars to road racing and drifting takes lot of skill. It's all about learning to master the art of car control. Do that, and you can drive just about anything well at the limit. Foust learned the ropes of car control teaching ice driving in Colorado-and in our opinion-there are few better ways to learn how to control your car than on the frozen slippery stuff.

While Foust fell in love with drifting cars across ice, it's no surprise he's made the shift to drifting on the paved stuff. His drifting foray has been a successful one, with Foust racking up wins in Formula D and D1 drift events in this wicked Nissan 350Z. Foust may drive the 350Z, but the keys to the wheels under Foust's drifting passions belong to AEM. A premiere aftermarket manufacturer in the import world, AEM has the manpower and resources to build some of the baddest cars out there. But this one wasn't built solely for Foust's pleasure-it was built to showcase AEM's products.

The folks over at AEM tell us the car was built over a 12-week period and cost an undisclosed amount of money to build (obviously a lot). They tell us the Nissan hits the track about twice a month, campaigning in Formula Drift and D1 events. As a testament to the ability of AEM, the 350Z and Foust, the team took the win at Formula D Atlanta-in the car's second race ever. Pretty impressive indeed.

Although it weighs in at a svelte (for a 350Z) 2900 lbs., it still takes some serious motivation to get this thing sideways down the track. With 450 hp at the rear wheels, this car has no problem lighting them up on demand. The VQ35 engine required some tweaking, however, and the twin Garrett GT25R turbochargers are the backbone of the engine mods. While the 3.5-liter Nissan mill retains its stock bore and stroke, the bottom end still received its fair share of work.

Benson Automotive Machining, in Costa Mesa, Calif., handled the machining, while the prepped and measured parts were carefully assembled in-house at AEM, with their man Stephan Papadakis doing the honors. The VQ now sports the stock forged crank, 10:1 compression JE pistons, JE rings, and off-the-shelf Eagle connecting rods. The oiling system is still stock, other than an APS oil pan. With the shortblock together, AEM shifted its attention to the VQ's cylinder heads, doing nothing more than adding a set of Jim Wolf valve springs.

A pair of turbos are responsible for getting enough air into the Nissan mill to make 450-wheel hp, but they aren't doing it alone. An APS cast-iron exhaust manifold was used to join the twin Garrett ball-bearing turbos to the VQ's aluminum heads, and the spent gasses exiting the turbos are routed into a custom, 3.5-inch stainless-steel exhaust. With the engine build in the bag, lining up some good engine management was next on the list.

Like we said, AEM built this car to showcase their products, and that's exactly what its done. This 350Z rocks AEM's best, including a universal AEM EMS, an AEM fuel-pressure regulator, and an AEM Gauge-type UEGO controller (wideband O2 sensor). The EMS works in conjunction with a set of six APS/Bosch 500cc/min fuel injectors, an AEM adjustable fuel-pressure regulator, and a tank full of 110 octane fuel to make sure the engine gets enough gas to match the massive quantities of air the Garrett huffers blow into the VQ's stock intake manifold. AEM's contributions to the Nissan's electronics didn't stop there, though. The car rocks an AIM dash that communicates with the AEM ECU, and an AEM Serial Datastream Gauge. Pretty sweet, huh? We think so.

The 350's stock transmission has held up to the torture of 450 hp and the rigors of drifting so far, with only mods to the drivetrain being the addition of an ACT 6-puck, single-plate clutch, a lightened OEM flywheel and a Nismo 1.5-way clutch-type LSD. The workhorse clutch and strong LSD have proven their ability to get those horses to the ground without any fanfare. Good news for boosted 350Z owners who like to abuse their toys.

A race car with gobs of horsepower and fitted with a good drivetrain is useless without a good suspension. This holds true even to racing in a straight line (check out the suspension on a full-blown drag car), and is even more important in drifting. The 350Z's OEM suspension setup is good enough for a daily driver, but this racecar needed a little more. In search of the perfectly balanced Z, AEM fitted theirs with what they dubbed the "AEM Racing/Tokico" suspension kit. Up front, the bastard suspension consists of Tokico dampers/springs and JIC tie-rod ends, while out back, the same spring/damper combo was used. Stillen adjustable anti-roll bars were added front and back to keep the car flat and stable while sliding across the racetrack.

Brakes are important, too. If you doubt that, try driving your car down a steep mountain road without using the brakes or downshifting. AEM didn't need us to tell them that, though. They must have gotten the memo, because they went ahead and made a few mods to the stock brakes to help keep the car out of the tire wall. The OEM braking system was good enough that with the addition of Axxis brake pads and Motul fluid, the braking system was deemed sufficient. And if you think you see a linelock on the brake lines, you are correct. Now pat yourself on the back. We guess Foust likes to do big, smokey burnouts.

Good brakes may be able to help Foust avoid any stationary objects, but collisions are inevitable, and Foust is no stranger to crashing. As a teenager, he rolled his Honda Civic end-over-end seven times. So it's no surprise he wears a ton of safety gear. In addition to the three-layer fire suit, fire-resistant nomex socks, shoes, gloves and helmet he wears, the 350Z has its own accessories to keep the driver in one piece. A rollcage, fire suppression and countless other pieces of safety equipment are requisite items on a racecar. The rollcage was custom-built by Steen Chassis, and Foust can now strap himself tightly into his Sparco seat and harness. Safety first!

With the interior and drivetrain finished, AEM got to work on the exterior. The bodywork was tackled by MOB Works in Orange, Calif. MOB installed the front Seibon fenders, Versus body kit, Seibon hatch, Rotora wing, custom MOB Works rear fenders and covered the whole shebang in Lambo yellow in less than 3 weeks. Not bad, considering we've waited longer at the DMV. Finally, AEM picked a set of Motegi Touge wheels to fill out the fenderwells of the Z, measuring 18x9 up front and 18x10 in the rear. Shod in 235/40/18 and 285/40/18 Toyo T1-R rubber, the 350 is sitting pretty.

Teaching people to drive on ice may be an uncommon way to learn to drive race cars, but as we can see by Foust's huge success in drifting, rally, and stunt-driving, it may be one of the best ways to learn. Expect to see Foust behind the wheel of this killer machine in the winner's circle at a drift event near you

Spider Bite

2008-11-06T03:11:00.000-08:00

The answer is yes, you bet your ass it is!
Photography by: Dan Chavkin

Bloody knuckles, agonizing tears and a cardboard-box bed might describe some transient who walks the streets. But this also describes Richard Tang of Hacienda Heights, Calif. Calling the office home for two weeks and getting a total of 10 hours of sleep, Tang burned the midnight oil to prepare his 1991 240SX for the 2004 SEMA convention. With his buildup deadline merely two weeks away, he worked around the clock. Despite knowing the pains of procrastination, Tang, like many SEMA exhibitors, began working on his project vehicle, dubbed JDMRICE3, only days before the big event.

Two months prior to SEMA, Jiro Adachi of Tanabe USA was looking for a candidate to build an S13 with Kazama's suspension products and Nagisa Auto's (NAMS) chassis products, which were recently made available in the States under Tanabe's More Japan division. It seemed Adachi's search had finally come to an end: There was no one more qualified than Tang for the buildup. He had already built one sick-ass S13, dubbed JDMRICE2, for the 2003 SEMA show; this car eventually graced our cover in December 2003.

There was one daunting task: Tang was asked to create an exact replica of the Kazama S15 that Manabu Orido drove to set a record lap time of 59.45 seconds at Tsukuba Circuit in 2003. "I knew it was going to be a hard project to build, but I still accepted the offer and was determined to take on the task headfirst," stated Tang.

While waiting for the body kit and suspension components to arrive via air from Japan, Tang disassembled his 240 fastback. He drove it to G-Dimension located in the City of Industry, Calif., where the stripping process began. With the aid of James from G-Dimension, Tang and a friend removed the perfectly running stock KA engine with plans to install a SR20DET. After removing all the wiring and engine components, they towed it to P.J. Bonifacio for prepping and painting. Prep work included removing the factory panels to keep the interior design simple. After scraping sound-deadening material from the interior, the body was then stitch-welded over a grueling two-day period.

Recaro Profi SPG XL buckets and Takata MPH four-point harnesses add some JDM flavor while keeping the driver out of harm's way at all times. A Nardi steering wheel attached to an NRG quick-release hub enables Tang to enter and exit without re-aggravating his hernia. In place of the factory shifter resides a C's short shifter attached to a Kazama shift knob. A matching Kazama spin-turn release knob completes the interior transformation.

Audiophiles might shed a few tears knowing the factory head unit compartment has been overrun with HKS's newest meter lineup. The black face RS DB 60mm boost, oil temp and fuel pressure meters are custom-mounted in a carbon-fiber plate allowing Tang to use the meters' warning, peak hold, simultaneous display and playback to their full potential.

Only Kazama offers a publicly available, S13 to S15 front-fender conversion kit, which enables any consumer to implement the coveted S15 front face. Using a set of limited-edition silver S15 headlights, the Kazama front bumper was attached using corner-mount fasteners and then topped off with a Seibon S15 AB-style vented, carbon-fiber hood. With blister fenders out front, the rear quarter-panel needed wider hips.For two days straight, Tang and his fellow employees at P.J. Bonafacio Auto Design meticulously molded a set of M-Sport wide fenders to the skin. The rear bumper and side skirts are also M-Sport issues, which were purchased through Renova Auto. Superior Nissan came through for Tang with a set of 180SX late-model Type-X taillights. In the rear, a Rotora 3-D GT wing channels downforce to the rear tires when sliding through the turns.

With the newfound fender space, oversized offset rims became a necessity. Tang opted for a set of custom J-Line wheels. New to the market, these 18x9.5- and 18x10-inch rims are laced with the newest trend in foot apparel: red chrome center spokes. Graciously sized Toyo Proxes T1-S tires, 235/40-18 up front and 255/35-18 in back, tuck within millimeters of the fender well. Replacing the underachieving factory brakes are a set of Brembo Skyline four-piston calipers in front and two-piston units out back. After completing the exterior, Tang's friends, James and Danny from S.I.X. Autoworks, paid a visit to help him install an office full of suspension product from Kazama, NAMS and Tanabe. Because the vehicle was a moving advertisement for the top three Japanese suspension companies, Tang sat under the car with a toothbrush in hopes of cleaning off the 14 years of dirt and oil that had accumulated in the wheel wells.

Kazama supplied its front tension rods, super tie rod ends, tension support bar, rear camber arms, rear toe arms, rear traction arms and sub-frame bushings. NAMS was also in the mix. Its top-selling Gacchiri fender brace and Shakitto strut tower plate, dramatically reduce body flex. Tanabe supplied its Sustec Pro Type II coil-over system, front and rear strut tower bars and--for added vehicle control--a set of front and rear sway bars.

With so much detail going into the suspension and body, it's a good thing Tang wanted an engine that would also set new standards. Enlisting the experts at Phase 2 Motortrend of Hacienda Heights, the crew rebuilt the SR20DET with HKS goodies. A set of HKS step two camshafts with a 264-degree intake and exhaust maintain extreme revs with the aid of a HKS rocker arm stopper kit and valve springs. Pressurizing the hot pipes, the enormous Type-S front-mount intercooler chills the intake charge while a Super Sequential blow-off valve releases excess pressure into the atmosphere. Spent exhaust is vacated though a Tanabe downpipe and finally terminates though a Super Medallion racing exhaust. Tang purchased a 1.2mm HKS head gasket and Power Enterprises Kevlar-lined Super V-belt. A Power Enterprise aluminum radiator and hose kit replace the notoriously inefficient factory radiator. A set of 660cc Power Enterprise injectors are given sufficient fuel through an HKS racing fuel pump. Dyno figures prove that older cars such as the 240 will benefit from an improved grounding system. The SR20 now sports a Sun Automotive Hyper ground system and Hyper voltage system. Transferring the power to the tarmac is an HKS single plate clutch. It delivers equal power to the rear tires though a NISMO two-way limited-slip differential.With body work and prepping done a week before the debut, the team worked in a frenzy to custom mix and match a color similar to the Kazama car using only sample photos and magazine clippings. Using a stage four derivative of Ford's E9 Laser Red Metallic paint, Tang produced a color strikingly similar to its predecessor. It is a blood red hue that suddenly changes to a luminous pearl metallic when in sunlight.

With the paint still fresh, the 240 was towed to Euphoic Designs in Gardena, Calif., where Jessie and his crew designed the graphics on computer by simply looking at the same photos used to match the paint. The final design speaks for itself. The intricate spider web design took 18 hours to complete. With the clock ticking away, Tang trailered the vehicle and sped off down the Nevada Highway. Lady Luck was on his side as he managed to deliver the Kazama replica car.

"Many consider this vehicle a completed project," said Tang. "I say it's a never-ending process and I still have a long way to go before I am truly satisfied with JDMRICE3." Tang plans to drive the car back to XS Engineering of Huntington Beach, Calif., to extract additional horsepower and fine-tune the HKS V-Pro for this year's Time Attack and drift events. So, watch out guys, JDMRICE3 is coming to a drift event near you!

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2008-11-04T01:28:00.000-08:00

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2008-11-04T01:19:00.000-08:00

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2008-11-04T01:12:00.000-08:00

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2008-11-04T01:07:00.000-08:00

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2008-11-04T01:03:00.000-08:00

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2008-11-04T00:53:00.000-08:00

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Kinilaw sa Mangga na Tanigue Recipe

2008-11-03T05:14:00.000-08:00

Kinilaw na Tanigue for Black Saturday. For this, I practically begged Mama to look for fresh tanigue in the wet market. Where will I get tanigue at this time of the week? She protests. I had a feeling the craving will not wane easily. Knowing my mom, she will find tanigue somewhere, somehow no matter what holiday it is. I insist.

It was tanigue or nothing for me because I will not have kinilaw in any other way. This white, fleshy fish makes perfect kinilaw. We (Robin especially) prefer this over the red meat of tuna, purely for aesthetic reasons, I guess. I have heard reports about other people actually eating kinilaw na tuna and lived after all.

Mama makes a wicked kinilaw using the outrageously sour juice of green mangoes to "cook" the fish instead of vinegar. Believe you me, green mango juice makes a tremendous difference. To get the juice, grate the flesh of the green mango and with your hands, squeeze the juice from the grated mango until you are left with only a fistful of dry mango pulp. In the event that you make the unfortunate mistake of mincing the mango instead of grating it (experience tells me it can happen), all is not lost if you have a juicer. Otherwise, you will have to get a new mango because squeezing minced green mango for juice is VERY HARD.

Kinilaw sa Mangga na Tanigue

Ingredients:

1/2 kilo fresh tanigue, cut into cubes
juice of 1 green mango, reserve some pulp for garnish
salt and pepper to taste
1 red pepper julienned
1 ginger julienned

Procedure:

In a bowl, combine the tanigue cubes and the green mango juice.

Season with a pinch of salt and a dash of fresh cracked pepper.

Chill in the refrigerator and let it marinate for about an hour to let the acid of the juice "cook" the fish. Make sure that all the fish is well coated with the juice. Toss once in a while, as necessary.

Fresh tanigue meat has a translucent quality to it. Once the flesh turns opaque white, the tanigue is ready.

Add the red pepper and ginger and toss all the ingredients well. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper according to taste. Chill for another 30 minutes.

Garnish with a little mango pulp before serving.

LECHE PLAN MANIA!!!

2008-11-03T05:03:00.000-08:00

Mouth watering dessert, yummm..

This is how I make my own:

Ingredients:
10 egg yolks
2 eggs with white
1 can condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon zest (grated).
2 -3 tbsp. white sugar

Direction

In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients, except for the sugar. On a stove, cook the sugar using a small pot, stirring frequently, medium heat until it's brown. (please don't burn the sugar) and then pour into a small baking pan. When you pour your mixture to the pan, use a strainer to catch the lemon zest. Turn on your oven at 325 degrees, get a larger pan and put water (not too much) where you can sit your pan with the mixture, put in the middle of the oven. Set your timer for at least 40-50 minutes, or until your plan is perfectly done . When it's a little cold, get a platter and put the plan upside down, where the caramelized sugar is on top.. Easy and delicious...

You can use different shapes of baking pan.

The Pearl Farm & Costa Marina Samal Island in Davao

2008-11-03T01:33:00.000-08:00

Pearl Farm Beach Resort is located in the southern part of the Philippines in Samal group of Island that consists of an archipelago of nine islands that stretch out over a land area of 26,000 Hectares. The Pearl farm is situated on the hillside cliff covered on the quiet side of Samal Island off Davao City with lush vegatation, a beautiful area that is transformed into a world class resort. The Samal Island is known to be very beautiful with a tranquil and very exotic island with magnificent white sand beaches and an excellent and very abundant marine life. Samal Island in Davao has a beautiful landscape with excellent rock formations, mangroves, coconut elements, flowering plants and fruit-bearing trees. Saml Island is indeed an island paradise that is good for holiday getaway so that you can have peace of mind and can totally relax that has excellent batural attraction sceneries and flourishing flora and fauna.

This is called Pearl Farm because it was once an 11-heactare spread pearl farm with thousands of white-lipped oysters, transported from the Sulu Sea, were cultivated for their pink, white and gold pearls. Now this farm is transformed into a world class beach resort called the Pearl Farm Beach Resort that gives local visitors and tourists a perfect setting for a relaxing and escape to a busy and stressful work in the city. The Pearl Farm Island Resort is a precious gateway where guests can revel in tropical pleasures, relish life’s flavors and feast on nature’s bounties.

The Pearl Farm beach resort is also known for its air-conditioned Samal Houses that are patterned after the stit houses of seafaring Samal tribes of the Sulu archipelago. You can see schools of tiny fishes that frolics between the sturdy poles that support the houses. At night time, you can hear the relaxing sound of waves of the sea that is very soothing to your ears and can ive you peace of mind. You will get tempted to the prestine crystal clear blue waters of the Pearl Island beach resort because it is so inviting.

There are lots of things to do to enjoy yourself in Pearl Farm Beach Resort in Samal Island. There are lots of water activities can be done like Jetskiing, hobie cat sailing, scuba diving and many more for water sports enthusiasts. Beacuse Samal Island is very abundant in marine life, you can see lots of rare aquatic species underwater such as pawikan (marine turtle), the giant taklobo clams and colorful marine life species. Explore the vast of unexplored depths of Samal island and see the beauty that lies underwater. Great opporunities awaits to the enthusiastic beginner or an expert scuba diver. It is also great for underwater photography.

If you want to explore the or sail around the calm seas of Samal island, you can get a bance and do some island hopping. Explore the magnificant and dazzling coral gardens of Samal Island. See the beautiful surrounding landscape of the Resort and follow the wooden footbridges and walkways as they meander through the exotic gardens of the resort. Island structures are made of natural materials such as bamboo, wood, rope, stone and coral.

The Parl Farm Beach Resort is landscape and designed to reflect the rich culture, heritage and history of the indigenous tribes that once live here in the past. The Maranao Restaurant features delicious Filipino and International Cuisine with fresh seafood specialties. A wide assortment of exotic tropical fruits uch as bananas, durian, santol, papaya, green mandarin, mangosteen and mangoes grow abundantly in the fertile landscapes of Davao and neighboring provinces, as well as Samal Island itself, giving Pearl Farm the ease to serve them fresh at the Maranao Restaurant. The Parola Bar was once a lighthouse lookout post when this Resort was once a pearl farm. The Parola bar has an ambience with great music, drinks and conversation that is very inviting to the guest to spend the night in the resort.

How to get there to Pearl Farm Beach Resort

Pearl Farm resort is 1.5 hours from Manila and 50 minutes by car from the airport. 45 Minutes from Davao by boat.

Costa Marina, Samal Island Garden

Just off the east coast of Davao is a quaint beach resort called Costa Marina located at Caliclic, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal. For about 15 minutes of boat ride at less than Php10 per head, you’re off to the beach with a great view of the city.

The place is just one of the resorts along the strip of the Samal Island Garden but according to the locals, it is one of the two most frequented beaches by The Davaoeños. Forgot how much the entrance fee was but I think it was around Php20 only.

The expansive gray-sand beach is shaded by trees stretching from end to end. You can practically go there, take a quick dip, have lunch and go back home in less than two hours. How’s that for a noon-time office break?

Charice Pempengco Duet with Celine Dion in Madison Square

2008-11-03T00:45:00.000-08:00

Charice Pempengco’s Dream Duet with Celine Dion has been finally Fulfilled. Watch the video of Charice Pempengco Duet with Celine Dion at Madison Square Garden. Charisse Pempengco was very emotional during her second guesting on Oprah where her idol, Celine Dion surprised her and announced that she wanted to sing “Because You Love Me” with the young diva in her Taking Chances World Tour in Madison Square Garden, New York,l USA.

Videos of that spectacular duet is widely spreading all over the internet specially in YOUTUBE.com were alot of people watched out for it. Don’t miss it… Watch the Video of Charice Pempengco Duet with Celine Dion.

Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar De La Hoya Fight Updates and Results

2008-11-03T00:43:00.000-08:00

Check out the latest news updates and results of Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar De La Hoya Fight on December 6, 2008. I will post here the latest news and updates of Pacquiao - De La Hoya after the fight.

This fight would be the greatest fight of the century! Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar De La Hoya is a $100 Million Fight. Pacquaio said in an interview that this fight will be his greatest fight on his boxing career. According to some sports analysts, they believes that Filipino superstar Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao has a good chance of winning against six-division world champion Oscar “Golden Boy” de la Hoya. But in most sports blogs and sites, the “super fight” is getting lots of negative reactions in the past few days.

Some analysts said, the bout is mismatch, but most sports analysts said that Oscar De La Hoya has risking a big thing and has everything to lose if he will lost in his last fight of his career, while the Filipino icon has “nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar De La Hoya Fight Video and Results:

We are Still waiting

Enchanted Kingdom 1st Annual SPEEDWEEK

2008-11-03T00:42:00.000-08:00

Enchanted Kingdom, the country’s first and only world-class theme park, will thrill its park goers this August 2-3 and August 9-10 with its first annual SPEEDWEEK@EK.

The whole family will surely enjoy the pure adrenaline rush and electrifying excitement of these fun-filled weekends, as Enchanted Kingdom hosts three national races; the 2008 San Mig Coffee National Underbone Series, 2008 Shell Super Karting Series and the2008 National Slalom Series.

motorists will enjoy the park for the whole month of June at an affordable entrance price of P150 for the Carousel Special or P350 for the Speedweek Special upon presentation of a valid driver’s license.

Now on its 4th year, the San Mig Coffee National Underbone Series will feature pro-riders competing in the 110 sports production, 125 and 150 open classes. Races in the 110 and 125 super stock and 125 sports production classes will likewise take place.

The 2008 Shell Super Karting Series on the other hand will have karters competing for the best time in this 8 leg event. It will feature races in the Formula SL Novice, Expert and Heavy classes, Cadet CC and ROK.

Sponsored by Shell Helix, Stoplight TV, Manila Bulletin, Sports Digest, Wave 89.1, the 2008 National Slalom Series organized by Race Motorsports Club will feature drivers maneuvering around the racetrack for the fastest time. Burning rubber and skid marks will surely leave park goers wanting for more.

Guaranteed to fill everyone’s need for speed, SPEEDWEEK will also feature road safety tutorials by Honda, the v7 car perfume grand launch of Prescripto organized by Crux Events Production, car and motorbike exhibits, product samplings and many more. Park goers will likewise be treated to the sounds of Up Dharma Down, Powerhouse band, and Amber Davis, and more surprises from Pepsi, Gatorade, Great Image and Solar Sports.

It will surely be a fun-filled and one-of a kind experience for the whole family.

The Philippine Sports Commission on Thursday announced a new scheme that would benefit only the few remaining athletes and coaches who make the cut in

2008-11-03T00:38:00.000-08:00

The Philippine Sports Commission on Thursday announced a new scheme that would benefit only the few remaining athletes and coaches who make the cut in the national pool.

Chairman Butch Ramirez said the PSC would soon implement a plan to cut the number of athletes and coaches under the government payroll and, correspondingly, increase the benefits for those retained.

From more than a thousand, the number of athletes will go down to around 600. But effective Sunday, what they used to receive from the PSC will almost be doubled.

Non-medalists for two consecutive stagings of the SEA Games will automatically be dropped from the pool, and those who remain will start receiving P15,000 a month in allowances.

“The amount includes their meal allowances of P350 a day if they are billeted with us, and P100 a day if they stay with their families. They will now have more in their pockets,” said Ramirez.

The heads of 44 different NSAs (national sports associations) met with Ramirez yesterday afternoon, and they all welcomed the development. The PSC board met with the athletes and coaches later on.

“It’s for implementation starting on June 1,” said Ramirez.

The NSAs will also be asked to name their candidates to the training pool. These are the potential medalists who will receive P6,000 a month plus free meals.

Junior athletes aged 16 and below will be granted training for four years with no monthly allowances – except when they compete abroad.

“They have four years to make it to the elite level. Otherwise, they will be dropped from the list and we look for new ones,” said PSC commissioner Ritchie Garcia, who’s in charge of NSA affairs.

Also present in the meeting with the NSA representatives were commissioner Jose Mundo, Ambrosio de Luna and Eric Loretizo, executive director Fr. Vic Uy and his deputy Willy Roldan.

Head coaches will start receiving P20,000 a month, assistant coaches P15,000 and coaches of the junior athletes P10,000.

“But they have to be certified coaches. We will cut down on the practice that just because you are an athlete means you can coach. They need to submit their credentials,” said Garcia.

Regarding the billeting, only non-residents of Metro Manila will be given a space, including non-residents of Baguio City who are training and staying at Teachers Camp.

The athletes staying at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and Philsports will soon move to the Brent complex where the dormitories will be run like a hotel.

“There will be four athletes in a room. And these rooms will be kept and maintained like a hotel room. There will be house-keeping to attend to their rooms, change their beddings daily and more,” Garcia said.

“But it’s still their responsibility to keep their rooms clean because they will be monitored, too,” said Garcia.

by: Abac Cordero
source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com

Apple fans Wellington three components appearance iPhone3G

2008-11-01T23:57:00.000-07:00

– September 3, 2008, Griffin Technology companies in the IFA exhibition unveiled three iPhone 3G supporting components. The components apply to the iPhone 3G, iPhone and iPod Touch. Below we introduced on January 1 for everyone.

iPhone Car All Black support for the design, this accessory allows you to paste the iPhone in the car windscreen, or near the dashboard. So that it can ensure that users can quickly find maps, driving routes and so on. It is obvious that the rotating parts on the design of the rotating device could be flexible, user-friendly regulation at any time point. Additional base is also a polyethylene plastic material of the sucker, allows you to the iPhone firmly affixed to the windows or glass surface-some objects on the slide.

Map: iPhone Car stent

Below this a more practical parts of the iPhone protection shell, shell transparent and smooth surface, under the sun will show a metal-like luster. This is the protection of the hard shell of a polycarbonate material, dust-proof anti-zoned. The internal use of rubber material handling, this approach allows you to phone the iPhone closely connected with the protection of carcasses, which will not be in the protection of the shell, swaying back and forth. Usually prefer to phone in the pockets of friends can look at the accessories.

Map: iPhone shell phone protection

At present the majority of mobile phone accessories will be taken into account movement, Below this is a iPhone accessories specifically for the friends who loved sports and design, similar to the convenience arm band design allows users to iPhone tied to the arm, but the overall weight Lighter, so even if you wear a full day will not feel tired, and arm with the use of the material is easy to clean design. We can iPhone good on their cell phones equipped with a transparent pocket, the bag can effectively prevent dust, but also the protection of the iPhone screen is not scratch.

Map: iPhone mobile phone arm band

Sony Ericsson smart luxury flagship X1 at the end of September

2008-11-01T23:50:00.000-07:00

We have not forgotten February this year, Sony Ericsson released Xperia X1 (picture Reping) shock. XPERIA X1 as a heavyweight Sony Ericsson’s products, but also XPERIA of a series of jungle, and the influence of the attention naturally need not say more. Can not wait for new models like to have the users, below this news certainly will let you excited: Sony Ericsson has finalized XPERIA X1 at the end of September officially go on sale!

Map: Sony Ericsson mobile phone X1

Xperia X1 Sony Ericsson is the first Windows Mobile smart phones, but have small size QWERTY keyboard, high-speed CPU and the memory, using Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system, Qualcomm MSM 7200A 528MHz processor, 800 x 480 resolution screen, 3.5G
HSPDA / HSUPA, built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (support A2DP), A-GPS, with a 320-megapixel camera. How can such a luxury not a mouth-watering hungry! But unfortunately, this major market for Switzerland, Germany and the United Kingdom and other regions, as for other parts of the sale may be postponed to the end. But, at least, have to worry about this Xperia X1 willmortality, quietly looking forward to it.

Close To You

2008-11-01T00:04:00.000-07:00

Cast
(Credited cast)
John Lloyd Cruz ... Manuel / Palits
Bea Alonzo ... Marian / Bru
Sam Milby ... Lance
Melanie Marquez ... Nanay
Boboy Garovillo ... Tatay (as Buboy Garovillo)
Tetchie Agbayani ... Lance's Mother
Nova Villa ... Lola Dading
Carine Cabebe ... Abby
Reyson Yap ... Raffy Yap

Synopsis: Manuel (John Lloyd) and Marian (Bea) have been best friends since they were kids. They are so close that they know each other's secrets...well, almost. For the last last 16 years, Manuel never had the courage to tell Marian how much he loves her.
On the other hand, Marian sees Manuel as no more than her best friend. Marian's greatest loce has always been Lance (Sam), a classmate who protected her from bullies back in grade school. Ever since Lance and his family migrated abroad ten years ago, Marian never had the chance to establish contact with him again. The only thing that Marian knows is that Lance has become the lead singer of the new American rock band, Orion.
Good fortune smiles on Marian when Orion decides to tour the Philippines. Marian is intent on seeing Lance again, and she brings Manuel with her on a chase that brings them around the Philippines and abroad. Manuel believes that the whole chase is futile because a popular star like Lance will not remember a simple girl like Marian, but Marian does not believe him.
When Lance and Marian finally meet again, sparks fly between them. Manuel now has to decide - Will he let his best friend be happy with her Prince Charming, or will he fight for the love that has kept him alive for the last 16 years?

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Don't Give Up On Us

2008-11-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

In A most unexpected place, love finds its way...
But will it survive the journey?

Abby thinks she has everything under control until her best friend Sabina walks out of her own bridal shower weeks before her marriage to Abby's younger brother Samuel. With a cassette tape left behind by Sabina as her only lead, Abby vows to find her best friend and bring her back in time for the wedding.

Abby's search takes her to Baguio. There she meets Vince, a folk singer in a local pub whose voice she heard in Sabina's tape. Vince claims that he recorded the song for his friend Rabbit who was supposed to give it to his girlfriend (Sabina). Abby persuades Vince to take her to Rabbit in the hope to find Sabina.

As Abby and Vince travel together through the mountain provinces, love tries to find its way through their hearts but will it survive the journey?

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All My Life

2008-10-31T23:59:00.000-07:00

Synopsis:
Sam and Louie meet aboard the Star Cruise. Despite being strangers and complete opposites, with Sam (Aga Muhlach) being carefree and Louie (Kristine Hermosa) being obsessive-compulsive, they become unlikely acquaintances and eventually friends. Both pained on carrying life's baggage before they took the cruise, Sam and Louie will never be the same person again after. For once in Louie's rigid life, she is living for the moment and Sam lets his free spirit enjoy the ride.

But once back to their usual lives, feat sets in. Louie is still healing from a traumatic love relationship, while Sam is still in denial that he fell in love. Fate brings them back together again and this time, it's as if nothing can hold back what their hearts yearn for. Together, they will thread the path of uncertainty and in the end prove to themselves that indeed, the true essence of living is loving.

Cast:
Aga Muhlach
Kristine Hermosa
Angel Jacob
Bernard Palanca
Ces Quesada
Dimples Romana
Ricky Davao

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For the First Time

2008-10-31T23:54:00.000-07:00

Cupid's love arrow struck the most unlikely to be couple: Seth Alexander Villaraza (Richard Gutierrez), a notorious talk of the town playboy and Sophia Carmina Sandoval (KC Concepcion), the perfect girlfriend but too busy to find love.
Their two different personalities disastrously collide when fate serendipitously entwine their lives together in Santorini, Greece.
Love overrules their pained hearts and proves that opposite truly attracts.
Just when true love finally finds them for the first time, the pain of the past and the uncertainty of the future have challenged them to step back.
Is Seth brave enough to truly love and be hurt for Pia's sake or will he run away again?
Will Pia find the love that will completely heal her or Seth is just another mistake?
For The First Time is a romantic story of an unexpected love chemistry between Mr. So Wrong and Ms. So Perfectly Right.
A story that will magnify how the power of love can triumphantly conquer all our indifferences, fears, pains and doubts.

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I Think I'm In Love

2008-10-31T23:51:00.000-07:00

I Think I'm in Love (2002)

Overview
Director:Maryo J. De los Reyes
Writer:Jun Lana (story)
Genre:Romance / Drama / Comedy more
Plot Synopsis:This plot synopsis is empty. Add a synopsis
Plot Keywords:Beautiful Woman / Sex
Cast (Cast overview, first billed only)
Joyce Jimenez ... Kaye

Piolo Pascual ... Jonas
Gloria Romero ... Amor
Luis Gonzales ... Ising
Roselle Nava ... Marya
Jam Melendez ... Miguel
Stefano Mori ... Dax
Lorenzo Mara ... Andrew
Michelle Bayle ... Patty
Nancy Castiglione ... Fiona
Cholo Escaño ... Raul
Gustav Alvarez ... Niel
Alfred Labatos ... Memot
Ronalissa Cheng ... Marie (as Rona Liza Cheng)
Joseph Robles ... Pen pen (as Joseph Roble)

Additional Details
Also Known As:Sweetheart (Philippines: English title) (working title)
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Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog / Filipino
Certification:Philippines:G
Company:Regal Films more

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You Got Me

2008-10-31T23:49:00.000-07:00

YOU GOT ME!
Released Date: 2007.04.23
Label: STAR CINEMA
Genre: Comedy Romance
Format: DVD Movies
Running Time:
Cast: Toni Gonzaga, Sam Milby, Zanjoe Marudo
Director: BB. JOYCE BERNAL

Description
Everybody in this world is scared. But sometimes, it takes two scared persons to do one brave thing: to fall in love. Lt. Amor "Moe" Santander (Toni Gonzaga) fears nothing. Nothing except love. Lt. Kevin Robles (Sam Milby) fears everything, especially professing his love to the one girl hes loved all these years. Caloy (Zanjoe Marudo) is a man who runs from street to street with his pirated DVD merchandise in tow. He has to escape this unrelenting policewoman.
The next day, by the inexplicable turn of events, Moes love story begins. Caloy tries to win her heart, while Kevin continues to love her from a distance. Are Caloy, Moe and Kevin making the right choices? Will true love be given a chance to happen?

Casts: Toni Gonzaga, Sam Milby, Zanjoe Marudo

Director: Bb. Joyce Bernal

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Paano Kita iibigin

2008-10-31T23:47:00.001-07:00

Love is a funny thing. One minute it gives you utmost bliss, while it also has the potential to give you tremendous amounts of pain. As such, a person in love can't help but feel torn sometimes, especially when his or her other obligations are on the line.
Martee is faced with such a crossroad when her partner, Lance puts her son in a compromising situation. Just when her whirlwind romance grows into full bloom, something unexpected happens, waking her up to the harsh reality. Life isn't made up of stuff from fairy tales, after all. And she has to make a decision. The question is, will she still choose love, when she was already hurt by it before?
This is the the problem that Star Cinema and Viva Films's latest offering, "Paano Kita Iibigin?" poses. A one of a kind love story that features a one of a kind tandem, Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual, it will surely put you in the edge of your seats, anticipating every moment, unable to wait for what happens next. So follow Martee and Lance's love story, and fall in love along the way.

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Till i met you

2008-10-31T23:43:00.000-07:00

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The blockbuster romantic comedy on a woman who's after fortune... and a man who's after her heart.
Luisa (Velasquez) is a con artist who poses as a rich girl to an aging haciendero, Señor Manuel (Garcia). Señor Manuel falls for her and takes her to his hacienda in preparation for their wedding. There she meets Gabriel (Padilla), the right hand man of Señor Manuel who is very protective of the haciendero.
Sensing that Luisa is a fake and is only after the money, Gabriel tries to blow Luisa's cover. However, in the process, they find themselves falling for each other and are torn between their loyalty to the old man and their love.
Meanwhile, Señor Manuel senses what is happening between the two people he values most in his life and all are caught in a situation they could not control. But in the end, the love that binds the three will free and heal the wounds of their past.
After ten years, Robin and Regine reunite for this box-office smash which serves as a worthy follow up to "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw".
• Regine Velasquez
• Robin Padilla
• Eddie Garcia
• Marky Cielo
• Jackie Rice
• Pekto

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A very Special Love

2008-10-31T23:40:00.001-07:00

ARTISTS:
Sarah Geronimo & John Lloyd Cruz

SYNOPSIS:

Laida Magtalas ( Sarah Geronimo) is a modern-day Belle who works hard to provide for her family while believing that someday she will meet her prince charming and they will lie happily ever after together. That prince charming is none other than Miggy Montenegrro (John Lloyd Cruz), the youngest of the Montenegro clan --- a well-established family in the business world. Laida dreams of meeting Miggy every day and every night. These dreams led her to apply as an Editorial Assistant at Miggy's failing men's magazine.
As Laida and Miggy's fight to save the magazine become more intense, so is their fight to keep their intentions and emotions at bay. Will Laida and Miggy ever figure out the right combination to solve their problems in business and in their personal lives? Or will their mismatching personalities, despite their common interest and goal keep them from ever figuring out their perfect pair?

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Akala Mo

2008-10-31T23:36:00.000-07:00

Rizette is a lady guard who is hopelessly in love with Eric, one of the tenants in the condominium where she is stationed. For the longest time, she has fantasized that he will love her back. But when Eric's life was endangered, Rizette risked hers to save her knight in shining armor. Because of this, things were not the same between them anymore. But will it be a happy ending for them?

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My Bestfriend's Girlfriend

2008-10-31T23:34:00.001-07:00

Cast: Richard Gutierrez, Marian Rivera, JC de Vera, Ehra Madrigal

Sometimes, you cannot choose whom to fall in love with. Love just happens. After an awkward yet memorable encounter at a stag party, Evo (Richard Gutierrez) and Grace (Marian Rivera) thought they would never see each other again. Little did they know that Grace is actually the girlfriend of Evo’s best friend, Mark (JC de Vera).

As the arrogant player that he is, Evo takes advantage of what happened at the party to make Grace agree to his demands. He forces Grace to pretend as his girlfriend to make Isabel (Ehra Madrigal), his ex-girlfriend jealous. But as the game of love ensues, Evo and Grace find themselves trapped in their own love spell.

Now, for a movie review. My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend is a must-see movie (well, if you can still catch it up on cinemas). It is a story of a spoiled rich man (Evo, Richard Gutierrez) who fell in love with his bestfriend ’s (Mark, JC de Venecia) girlfriend (Grace, Marian Rivera) who happens to be a member of society’s lower class. As much as I like to share about the movie, I prefer not to for the sake of others who are still to watch it.

Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera had a good chemistry in the movie. Some scenes made me laugh hilariously, promise. It is not like your typical love story that makes you cry.

Marian Rivera danced her signature Marimar dance several instances in the movie. Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera had crying scenes which made me laugh rather than sympathize. The movie ended up with everyone happy with their lives.

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All About Love

2008-10-31T23:32:00.000-07:00

Starring : Angelica Panganiban , Bea Alonzo , John Lloyd Cruz , More

Synopsis: PROMDI. Kikay (Angelica Panganiban) and Kiko (Jason Abalos) grew up together in the province and built a strong friendship. But Kikay has to leave her best friend to live and study in Manila. She tries to fit in her new environment in the city but she ends up being abused by the people she thought as her new friends. Kikay returns to the province with a wounded self-esteem. There, she realizes how much Kiko loves her.
Feeling unworthy of his love, Kikay drives Kiko away. But will she ever find the courage to come face to face with her own problems and admit her love for him?
KALESAAfter a bout with stroke paralyzed her father, Badong (Anne Curtis) took the responsibility of earning for her family by taking over his job as a kutsero. She figures in an accident and a fight involving her horse, an expensive sports car and Wesley (Luis Manzano), the seemingly playboy grandson of the former president. But romance creeps into their cat-dog relationship. He shows her his true love but she contains her feelings and refuses to believe that a rich guy could really fall in love with a woman of her status.
Will Badong learn how to trust Wesley and tell him she really wants him in her life?
ABOUT ANNaEric (John Lloyd Cruz) and Casey (Bea Alonzo) are two broken persons. Casey recently lost her faith in love when her fiancé got another girl pregnant while Eric is trying to convince himself that he has moved on from the death of his beloved girlfriend, Anna. To prove that he has finally gotten over his loss, Eric recorded his voice in a tape and he intentionally misplaced it as a symbol of letting go. By some twist of fate, Casey was able to get the tape and was instantly moved by the greatness of the voice’s love for the girl. Casey decided to search for the voice to prove that true love is real and it still exists. Unbeknownst to her, the one she is looking for is just living next door – her annoying neighbor, Eric. But just as when they were already getting along, Eric discovers that Casey has his tape. The pain suddenly starts coming back. He tries to convince her that the voice doesn’t exist but ends up falling in love with her.
Will Casey ever believe in true love again?

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When Love Begins

2008-10-31T23:30:00.000-07:00

Cast: Aga Mulach, Anne Curtis, Boots Anson-Roa, Jon Avila, A.J. Dee, Christopher de Leon, Desiree Del Valle, Dimples Romana, Riza Santos

Ben Caballero (Aga Mulach) is an environmentalist who loves casual dating and hopping from one woman to another. Michelle Valmonte (Anne Curtis) is a marketing assistant for his father’s company who is afraid to fall in love. During one summer vacation in Boracay, the two meet.

Ben and Michelle instantly hit it off despite their apparent differences. But there’s only one condition: there is no commitment. Everything is going well and both believe that commitment isn’t needed for the love to survive. Their passion is enough to bring them together.

But an uncommitted love isn’t always too good to be true. Ben’s involvement in his NGO pushes him to come face to face with Michelle’s father, thus greatly challenging their love for each other. In the end, Michelle has to commit herself, and that means having to choose between the two men she loves the most.

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Naked Nights

2008-10-31T23:28:00.000-07:00

Tony is an ambitious man who would do anything to realize his dreams and uplift himself from poverty. Jenny, on the other hand is a confused young lady searching for a purpose in life. When Tony and Jennys path cross in a red house, they fall in love. True love that blossomed at the wrong time and place.

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Xerex

2008-10-31T23:26:00.000-07:00

Tagalog Movie

After 15 years of unprecedented tabloid sex notoriety, the Xerex Xaviera fantasy achieves big screen fulfillment via three exciting escapades into sensual. “Kama” tells of a teenaged girl’s intimate dalliances with a campus hearthrob who turns out to be a heel. “O” follows a bride-to-be’s lusty rollercoaster ride that takes her to an orgasmic bore, and her newfound toyboy, a beach lifeguad who’s only saving grace is his bedside acrobatics. While “Butas” explores the dark, seedy voyeu ristic world of illicit sex.

* Aubrey Miles

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Unang Tikim

2008-10-31T23:24:00.000-07:00

Starring : Nika Madrid , Rev Reyes , More. Synopsis:Mitos (Nika Madrid) is a typical bar girl whoe sells flesh just to augment a living. Danny Boy (Rev Reyes), a typical school teenager who fell in love with her despite being a prositute.
Everything altered when she let Danny Boy experience his "first time". Both share the course of bodily fascination and enjoy the intensity of lustful obsession...until one day, guilt feelings envelop her conscience. Because of their dissimilar level of soul, she decided to give up everything and went back to the province.
Will genuine hoard their boundless relationship or intense passion be the reason for them to lay back once more in each other's heart?

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Selosa

2008-10-31T23:22:00.000-07:00

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Ang galing galing Mo Babes

2008-10-31T23:19:00.001-07:00

Babes has established a good reputation as an entertainer in Japan, that clients fight over her. But soon, the fighting becomes intense, she decides to come home-- but with a different identity. In her native land, Babes decides to continue her career as an entertainer and as expected, customers never seem to get enough of her. Later, she encounters Tol, a pervert who uses her to pay off his debts. Despite this, Babes is crazy over Tol and she agrees to the set-up. For a while, Babes could not get out of the situation-- until one fateful night...

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Sexx Drive

2008-10-31T23:18:00.000-07:00

Starring:
Maui Taylor
Katya Santos
Wendell Ramos
Antonio Aquintania

Maui and Katya dare you to take the road trip of your life. Maui Taylor as Sheila, a sweet and innocent teenage model who manages to remain a virgin because of her fear of sexual penetration. Katya Santos as Mel, a fashion photographer with an unbridle appetite for sex. When these two meet, Sheila tells Mel about her recent break up. Mel then decides that they should follow the guy up north to Sagada in her yellow Wrangler jeep. Along the way, they fall into all sorts of misadventures invloving a handsome stranger and a mysterious killer. Fasten your seatbelt.. Sex Drive is one wild ride you shouldn't miss.

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Scorpio Nights

2008-10-31T23:14:00.000-07:00

The original movie that transcend the boundary between art and erotica in Philippine cinema. This highly controversial film shows that director Peque Gallaga could make the silver screen sizzle with steamy sex. The film features a young, handsome male voyeur (Daniel Fernando), who has an obsessive lust for the wife (Ana Marie) of a security guard.

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Bayaran

2008-10-31T23:12:00.000-07:00

She is a paid lover. He is a paid killer Rizza (Maricar De Mesa) is a high-class prostitute and the favorite girl of a crime syndicate head. Jake (Jay Manalo) is a speech-impaired man and an expert marksman of the same crime syndicate. Jake is in love with her and when they finally meet, Rizza realizes she is falling for him too. But soon the same mob that they have been working for are chaing after them. They know the danger of being involved in this notorious group and the sonseque nce of getting caught.

Maricar de Mesa
Jay Manalo
Carlos Morales

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Silip

2008-10-31T23:09:00.000-07:00

Synopsis:
A roving salesman takes his wife to settle in a desolate farm, and they're in married bliss for a time?until a woman full of mystery disrupts the couple's otherwise peaceful relationship. The two women actually become best friends, but the young wife soon gets suspicions that her husband and the secretive neighbor are carrying on an illicit affair. Who will shed tears, and who will shed blood, in these entanglements?

Cast:
Diana Zubiri
Paolo Ravales
Francine Prieto

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Balahibong Pusa

2008-10-31T23:06:00.000-07:00

Balahibong Pusa

Sarah (Joyce Jimenez) is not happy about the idea of her mother Vivian (Elizabeth Orepesa) getting married to Michael (Julio Diaz). But when she confronts her and Vivian describes how happy she is, Sarah eventually gives her consent. Sarah is hesitant about Michael though. She feels that Michael desires her but is helpless because Michael has earned Vivian's trust that Vivian even goes out her way to make the two comfortable with each other. All these Sarah confides to her 'special friend' Nick (Jay Manalo) with whom she has a relationship which her mother disapproves of. Ironic, but Nick also happens to be a mechanic at Michael's shop and is at the same time seeing Becky (Rica Peralejo). What Michael witnesses one fateful night turns out to be a revelation which eventually decides their fate...
Format DVD
Director
Categories A-E, Crime, Drama, Rated-R, Thriller
Movie Time 102 minutes
Language Filipino, Tagalog
Multi-angle
Release Date 12/01/2000
Starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Jay Manalo, Jon Antonioi, Josie Galvez, Joyce Jimenez, Julio Diaz, Rica Paralejo, RJ Layran

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Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba

2008-10-31T23:02:00.000-07:00

Nang Gabing Mamulat Si Eba (VCD)

See Cristina Gonzales and Gardo Versoza in this classic sexy movie by Seiko Films.
Format VCD
Director
Categories K-O, Rated-R
Movie Time Unknown
Language Filipino

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Bakat

2008-10-31T23:00:00.000-07:00

Bakat (VCD) Annie, an alluring lady, catches the eye of old widower Leoncio. The old man marries her after a short period of acquaintance...
Format VCD
Director
Categories Rated-R
Movie Time Unknown
Language Filipino
Multi-angle
Release Date 12/01/2004

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Balat Sibuyas

2008-10-31T22:58:00.000-07:00

ARTISTS:Halina Perez, Allen Dizon & Leandro Baldemor

SYNOPSIS:
Diana and Lilia are half sisters, Lilia is their father’s favorite and Diana hates her for this. So while Lilia seems to have it all, Diana is left doing household chores and helping in their plantation. More complications arise when they both fall in love with the same guy. Determined to win the guy over and to have Lilia pay for her abused childhood, Diana decides to turn her sister’s live into a living hell.

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Shame

2008-10-31T22:55:00.000-07:00

Shame... Bakit ako mahihiya (2000)
Director:Manny Castañeda
Writer:Jose Javier Reyes (writer)

Cast (Credited cast)
Ina Raymundo
John Apacible
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Paula Gomez
Carla Guevarra
Angela Velez

Additional Details
Also Known As:Shame (Philippines: English title) (short title)

Parents Guide:Add content advisory for parents
Runtime:93 min
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog / English / Filipino
Color:Color
Certification:Philippines:R-18
Company:Regal Films more

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Maharot

2008-10-31T22:54:00.000-07:00

Maharot, a teasing love story of naughty girl named Cecil (Kuhdet Honasan). The story heightened when Venel (Clark Concepcion), the soldier lover of Cecil, was assigned in Mindanao for a military mission. Days passed by, with the absence of his girlfriend's caring heart, he seeks sexual passion and attention with another lass... leaving Cecil with a broken heart and unfulfilled promises. Because of shattered vows, Cecil seeks affection in the persona of Venel's younger brother, James (Jon Romano) and had a forbidden relationship with a policeman in their town. After a couple of years Venel returned to his hometown wanting to resolve all the troubles he left, he found Cecil's discreet and unfaithful relationships with different men leading him to a discovery of sexual diversion.

Kuhdet Honasan
Jon Romano
Clark Concepcion

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Scorpio Nights 2

2008-10-31T22:50:00.000-07:00

Andrew (Albert Martinez) is meticulous almost to the point of obsession. From the way he carries his clothes to the manner he delivers his Physics lectures. Andrew is methodical in everything he does. But his ordered existence is suddenly disrupted when one sexually adventurous student, Valerie (Joyce Jimenez), starts seducing him. Andrew gives in to the temptation and soon the two are caught in an explosive relationship that knows no bound...

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Skin City

2008-10-31T22:48:00.000-07:00

Get a blow-by-blow as it takes you behind the scenes of a magazine pictorial. Peep into their dressing room. See them get them and dirty. Observe them in naked protest. Never before has a video been this chock-full of hotties!

Get goose bumps from skin-tinglers Andrea, Anna, Asia, Avi, Claire, Desiree, Ella V., Hazel, Jen, Jennifer, Katrina, Katya, Kristine, Lailanie, Mara, Maricar, Maui, Rachelle, Raven, Renee, Sachie, Scarlet, Sheree, Sophie, Vanessa and Zarra. From eye-popping poses to steamy secrets and dangerous disclosures, this video will surely make you jump out of your skin!

* Andrea del Rosario
* Asia Agcaoili
* Desiree del Valle
* Ella V
* Hazel Cabrera
* Maui Taylor

Skin City video brings together all the Hot Babes from batch one to present plus other sexy sirens.

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Hibla

2008-10-31T22:46:00.000-07:00

Rica Peralejo, Maui Taylor, Ricky Davao, Antonio Aquitania Isabel (Rica Peralejo) and Clara (Maui Taylor) are childhood friends from a small town who were separated when Clara's family moved to the city due to her mother's ambition. Isabel has since learned to live without her best friend and continued living her simple life with her boyfriend Lando (Antonio Acquitania) who loves her but is frustrated by her conservatism and idealism. Clara's life, however, takes a 180 degree turn as she falls prey to some worthless men, which leads her to develop a self-destructive behavior. Because of this Clara's father Roman (Ricky Davao) decides to bring her back to the town to start a new life. Upon return, Isabel and Clara try to renew their friendship but their differences soon clash, as each one tries to influence the other in their own ways. As each of them seek their own idea of fulfillment, their motivations and actions will lead them to a tragic and inevitable end.

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Sunful Nights

2008-10-31T22:41:00.000-07:00

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Simpleng namumuhay ang mag-asawang Fe at Romy. Nagulo lamang ito ng dumating sa buhay nila ang boarder na si Joyce. Pagkakalikot ng mga sirang gamit ang ikinabubuhay ng mag-asawa at sa sobrang trabaho, nakalimutan ni Romy na may pangangailangan din ang kanyang asawa. Lalong nagkaroon ng lamat ang pagsasama ng dalawa nang makilala ni Fe si Ramon. Sino ang unang magkakasala? Si Romy sa kanilang boarder o si Fe sa leader ng religious group na si Ramon?

Jenine Desiderio
John Hall
Nadine Schmidt
Ana Capri

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First Time

2008-10-31T22:38:00.000-07:00

Watch as three young temptresses seduce their way to your home and tell you their hot first time experiences. Jane (Hernandez) is a working student whose sexual fantasy is fulfilled when the man of her dreams gives her the most passionate night of her life. She is in bliss until her friends uncover a secret she has kept within her. Withdrawn and confused, Cris's (Garci) sexual fantasy fascinate and repel her. She never gives in to these illusions until she meets an eccentric artist who shows her the thrill of doing something as extraordinary as her fantasies. Skilled flirt Dianne (Rosendahl) plays the field to hide her fear of commitment. But flirty as she is, she vows not to go all the way, insisting her first time has to be special. Three sizzling stories about lust and sexual awakening from the three hottest babes in town.

* Gwen Garci
* Jen Rosendahl
* Myles Hernandez

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Masikip Mainit

2008-10-31T22:37:00.000-07:00

When one's fate seems boxed in by the rigors of living, the urge to liberate the self is at its utmost. At the center of this besieged universe is Joyce Jimenez who plays the central character in the film, Isya. At the helm of this celluloid sex-drama in acclaimed writer-director Jose Javier Reyes. Into Isya's world we are ushered, hence. Hoping to come out of it redeemed. Free at last from the clutches of the everyday demons hounding Isya's seemingly indeterminable angsts. Those which are, at film's end, somehow acknowledge as much as our own.

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Alyas Bomba Queen

2008-10-31T22:35:00.000-07:00

Cast
(Credited cast)
Pyar Mirasol
Halina Perez
Cassandra Ponti

Description ~ Like ordinary people, Sylvia, Arnel and Vangie have dreams they want to realize. But the harsh realities of life prevent these simple people from achieving these goals. Poverty has pushed them to work in a pub and sell themselves to strangers who long for pleasures of the flesh. They thought life was hopeless until the offer to star in a movie came. Now they will experience how it is to be compensated properly. But all their hopes wether as they face an unexpected end.

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Masara Ba Ang Bawal

2008-10-31T22:24:00.000-07:00

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Pantasya

2008-10-31T22:23:00.000-07:00

Men with secret lives. Men with wild fantasies. Men with everything you desire.
Experience raw machismo as fantasy meets reality in this steamy revelation from the men of Pantasya.
A teen gay student gets the ride of his life with a taxi driver. A phone lineman plays Mr. Fix-it with a gay homeowner's broken heart. A basketball fan stumbles on a more riveting ballgame in the locker room. A food delivery boy serves a midnight snack to a gay yuppie. And a security guard offers more than a shoulder to cry on for a gay artist.
Featuring Justin de Leon of Viva Hotmen plus a slew of fresh male fantasies, Pantasya is megged by Brillante Mendoza, director of awrd-winning movies "Masahista and Kaleldo".
• Arthur Estrella
• Rov Roxas
• Mark Dionisio
• Trent Allan
• Jon Allan
• Justin de Leon

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Bugbog Sarado

2008-10-31T22:21:00.000-07:00

The story opens with Brandon and Shy, negotiating for a lease of an old room owned by Stella. Brix, a travelling salesman and Stella's live-in partner deals with the couple in behalf of the landlady. Little do they know that inside the mysterious house lies a perplexed truth. One night, Brandon is awakened by muffled sounds of screams and sobs. Recognizing it as Stella's voice, Shy restrains him from going to the master's bedroom to check. As the days go by, more noises emanate the b edroom from inside. After finding Stella emerge with fresh bruises, Brando becomes more curious to know the deeper indignities of the abuse. At one point, Brandon unwittingly becomes witness to Stella's bedroom torments, and a series of puzzling slay and murder takes place. "Bugbog Sarado" shapes up the frames of and masochism. It intensified the sounds of pain and protest in discovering the real encounters inside the bedroom of abused women.
• Maui Taylor
• Andrea del Rosario
• Victor Neri

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