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Temporarily slow down

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“Your probability of success is insignificant and dropping”

To all readers/followers, or maybe none at all… If there is really some or even one, thank you for reading and following. But due to the reason I am currently sick, this blog will not be having new posts as frequent as before, until I get better.

Thank you and have a nice day.

8:13 PM

Proton Neo CPS Test Drive + Comparison

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Today, odd enough… First time I will test drive a Proton… The Neo CPS, along with Mr î Khai Phin.

We got to test the manual version, white in colour.

And as usual, when looking around… Proton interior QC problem is still there as usual. And also, we noticed that the test drive unit fuel tank indicator light is on, which means almost empty. However, we still going to rev it to test around for 2 rounds, with KP driving first, following by me in second round.

Why let KP drives first? Because I will then see how he handles first… So I get to have some preparation.

To make this review short and simple, after both rounds of testing, suspension is stiff enough, BUT still experiencing body roll at high speed, especially when I doing cornering around 80km/h and long curve around 120km/h, but luckily the tyre still good enough to stick on the ground.

Power wise, I would say normal or slightly above average, if compare to normal sedans like Vios and City, due to its hatch and “meant to be sporty” nature, yet it is not any closer to its big brother Satria GTi.

Interior wise, wow… The seat is crap… The door handles are worst, like will break off any seconds, the gear knob like Daytona Arcade Games, steering looks cheap but not quite a concern as luckily it still can turn nicely. Free Live Music is noticeable when driving all along the way.

Competing Cars Satria Neo CPS Honda Jazz Suzuki Swift Sport Nissan Latio Sport
Engine Code S4PH L15A M16A HR16DE
Engine Type DOHC Campro CPS SOHC i-VTEC DOHC VVT DOHC CVTC
Configuration Inline-4 Inline-4 Inline-4 Inline-4
Horsepower (PS) 125@6500RPM 120@6600RPM 125@6800RPM 109@6000RPM
Torque (Nm) 150@4500RPM 145@4800RPM 148@4800RPM 153@4400RPM
Suspension (F) MacPherson Struts MacPherson Struts MacPherson Struts MacPherson Struts
Suspension (R) Multi-Link Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Tyres 195/50/R16 185/55/R16 195/50/R16 185/55/R15
Curb Weight (KG) 1212 1120 1090 1177
9:18 PM

Testing 123

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Testing windows live services

1:47 PM

Windows Live? Screwmyx?

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Now that…

Is it Windows Live server problem?

Or is it as usual the TM Nut Screwmyx problem again?

Well… As always, according to some research, and some forum, it is definitely screwmyx again…

Which they stated, due to virus attack, TM Nut needs to re-route our connection to somewhere else… In which is quite really bullshit for all the money we pay, they never build up a proper solution if it is to be real…

“Harlo, TM Nut ah, why the connection~~” (interrupted)

“Oh, Virus attack, Port ada masalah.”

“Kenapa macam ini?”

“Oh… Kita surf porn untuk test screen shield, mana tau kena virus.”

“Aiyo… Cepat fix tau.”

“I mau lambat you pun kena tunggu, you hanya ada satu pilihan, kita ISP terbesar.”

1:44 AM

Missing you

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Ping… Missing you always…

We haven’t got some time together for a long time isn’t it?

Hmm… I wonder, am I still nothing…

1:39 AM

McDonalds? McDora?

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After the very successful Lee Hom Music Man World Tour Malaysia 2009, I went and rendezvous with Peggy and Khai Phin for a drink.

Normal enough, we picked McDonalds. And as usual, Peggy will pick her favorite Fillet-O-Fish, while something grab my attention which is the Doraemon toys offered. So Khai Phin agreed to have Happy Meals with me to get the toys. Really thank him for that. Because Happy Meals barely fills only 20% of his stomach.

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I am a bad advertiser, I know.

2:06 AM

Finally I remember

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Finally… I remember to post this… Which happened sometime ago…

It is the short trip to Genting, just for few hours fun, and also an opportunity to test myself up the hill along with the performance of the Honda City 2009.

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Peggy and Khai Phin

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At 松林糖水店

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Notice how good smiling they are

4

I decided to ask them go and join the sunshine model search

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Sorry for being noob, but I really no idea what this is now

6

This, also don’t know… But I guess Bubur Cha Cha

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Me… Don’t know what happen

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A shot outside the Hotel Genting

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Zero: What happen?

KP: Peggy gone already… Sob sob

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Peggy: (Tickling) Ta Da!!!!

KP: (Shocked and smile) Stop tickling or I will fall down.

13

KP: Let me hold your shoulder.

Peggy: If you dare to push me down, then I will “cubit” you.

KP: Hahaha…

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Zero: So now you are alright?

KP: Yea, Peggy is back. But I am cold, especially neck.

15

Peggy: Alice ler?

Alice: Sob sob~~

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Peggy: There you are…

(Peggy startled Alice)

Alice: WAHHHHHH! Cold and boring.

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Peg Peggy and Ali Alice

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KP: I wonder can I fix this into my car

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4 Survivors

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Run!!! Infected Coming!!!

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Wait for me!!!

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Phew… Finally can relax. Safe room.

2:00 AM

Microsoft Expression Studio 2

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That’s it… The Expression Studio 2, containing Expression Web 2, Expression Design 2, Expression Encoder 2, Expression Blend 2, and Expression Media 2.

In which, for the very WDD module, Web Design and Development, Tzmin’s favorite, we will be using one of that, the Web Expression 2.

ExpressionStudio2 ExpressionWeb2 ExpressionBlend2ExpressionEncoder2  ExpressionMedia2

I have already acquired the copy and the necessary license key for the Expression Studio 2… Else this semester would be quite doomed.

1:31 AM

I am impressed

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Someone along with my friend Tzmin, maybe going to write a huge review about the movie. With the first blood being drew by his companion Sukimy, I must say I am impressed with her understandings.

However… too bad to say… Too many misleading information.

But then… Tzmin says cincai la…

So cincai la…

Just cincai la…

Like that lo… Cincai la… Moong teaches that.

And maybe… They entered the wrong cinema hall… That’s why… Cincai la… Tamil movies also good… I pay already then can la… Haha

2:45 AM

Sore Losers

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“What? What is this? It is not possible.”

“Who helped you?”

“My shinobi/spy must have betrayed me.”

“You cocky little bastard.”

“This is bloody ridiculous.”

“All I have just little men all over the place.”

“I should’ve won you.”

“So you won, what do you want? A medal?”

“Shi…a…tt”

“Ha, you are cheating aren’t you?”

“Eh, I am letting you win on purpose because while you were doing that, I am studying you simple minded tactics.”

“Do not be too proud of yourself.”

“You don’t have to rub it in.”

2:41 AM

Kane Lives in Death

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“Brotherhood! We are whole again!”

“I have return, and never to leave again. I have seen the future, the future of tiberium. The Technology of PEACE. One Vision, One Purpose. The time has come to destroy GDI! We will show the world the true path of Tiberium, the Divination.”

“And no, I am not god, but I am second to one.”

“The GDI believe I am not among the living, they are gravely mistaken.”

“Even only you and I remain, but all that is necessary, for we will spark off a great conflagration.”

 

And now we must change it accordingly to the Tzmin ideology joking version…

“And no, I am not god… But I can even influence god to become human”

“Sukimy and Leng, we are whole again!”

“I never leave, and I never will leave. I have seen the power, the power of influence. The Technology of K3VE. One Kiasi, One Kiasu. The time has come to destroy PBS. We will show the class the true way of getting A, the First Class.”

“The PBS believe I only has 1 “girl” friend, he is gravely mistaken.”

“Even only Leng and Kim with me, but all that is necessary, for we will spark off a great conflagration.”

2:37 AM

I don’t remember this is the way to calculate

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6 + 6 + 1989 = 2001
2 + 0 + 0 + 1 = 3
Birth Number : 3

3’s are idealists. They are very creative, social, charming, romantic, and easygoing. They start many things, but don’t always see them through. They like others to be happy and go to great lengths to achieve it. They are very popular and idealistic. They should learn to see the world from a more realistic point of view.

12:02 AM

Cold War (Reinforced Version) + Congratulations

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Cold War situation…

Mainly referring to the post war situation, a non-military war after the 2nd World War took place.

It is the clash of economic ideology… With the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republic) upholding the communism ideology, and most of the western upholding the capitalism.

Forget about the influenced countries, as we know that capitalism is much of the victorious side in the end, where the USSR dissolved.

And now… It is the Cincai but actually Cannot Lose ideology, in which having some internal clash within. Such can be seen “I pay so much, I must get the best of course”, and also “Aiya, movie only ma… Why bother sound system etc… You see, Kim so good and cincai with me”.

And actually… I am quite impressed with him, with such an ideology to live on, and actually his very good “girl” friend to co-operate with him, which I must clap my hands…

And not to forget… This friend of mine will be jumping and clapping hands, singing his favorite songs, eating his favorite foods, being together with his favorite friend, driving his favorite car, celebrating his A achievement on MPP. And oh, don’t know about his favorite friend though, as we don’t have source code about her ID.

5:34 PM

1901 Lucky 19 Promotion

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Finally… I get to eat 1901 at RM1.90 each after 2 months of trial and failure.

Although this month it is quite difficult also, but I decided to try out to the end and the results is not too bad either, most probably due to we get to know that many outlets no longer opening.

Will try again next month…

More information, refer to www.tzmin89.blogspot.com

2:21 AM

Random Quotes

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“JAVE, right here” ~ Javelin Soldier

“Ready for infiltration” ~ Spy

“Welcome to ice age” ~ Cryo Legionnaire

“Let’s rock” ~ Tanya

“Need someone to take a look around” ~ Prospector

“Multigunner at your service” ~ Multigunner IFV

“Alright we must first pickup” ~ Riptide AFV

“Guardian Tank awaiting your deployment” ~ Guardian Tank

“Athena Satellite, how may I assist you” ~ Athena Cannon

“You called for the Mirage” ~ Mirage Tank

“Future Tank complete” ~ Future Tank X1

“Let’s run some field test” ~ Cryocopter

“Gunship all check out” ~ Harbinger Gunship

“Aircraft Carrier leaving port” ~ Aircraft Carrier

“Assault Destroyer proud to serve” ~ Assault Destroyer

“Conscript training finish” ~ Conscript

“Flak Trooper doing my time” ~ Flak Trooper

“Troopers fully charged” ~ Tesla Trooper

“Natasha here, you have a list for me” ~ Natasha Volkova

“Bullfrog transport open for business” ~ Bullfrog

“Twinblade inspection complete” ~ Twinblade

“Mig ready to rule the sky” ~ Mig Fighter

“Akula sub ready for the deep” ~ Akula Submarine

“Batteries fully charged” ~ Stingray

“I serve the Emperor” ~ Imperial Warrior

“No enemy is too big” ~ Tankbuster

“You require my services” ~ Shinobi

“Rocket Angel suit it up” ~ Rocket Angel

“My bow is yours” ~ Archer Maiden

“Are you my friend” ~ Yuriko Omega

“Mecha Tengu let’s go” ~ Mecha Tengu/Jet Tengu

“VX all systems green” ~ Striker VX/Chopper VX

“The Tsunami rises” ~ Tsunami Tank

“Who has awakened me” ~ King Oni

“Yari submerging” ~ Yari Submarine

“The seas belong to the Empire” ~ Naginata Cruiser

“The day of the Shogun has arrived” ~ Shogun Battleship

“Ready for assignment” ~ Giga Fortress

2:50 AM

EPIC Lesson of “Pseudocode”

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BEGIN

INITIALIZE tzmin1 to zero

INITIALIZE sukimy2 to zero

INITIALIZE tzminsukimychild3 to zero

PROMPT “Enter tzmin1, sukimy2, tzminsukimychild3”

READ tzmin1, sukimy2, tzminsukimychild3

Answer = tzmin1+sukimy2+tzminsukimychild3

DISPLAY Answer

END

2:26 AM

Again… Semester 3

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The timetable is fucked up pretty much…

But since it will be fixed in time…

I just talk about this semester 3, while it may be just nightmare for some of them, easy job for many of them, for me it is hell.

Why? Programming techniques… I am not from Computing, I know nothing about programming.

Web Design… Ahh~~ Tzmin’s favorite, though he might teach me a little or two to pass, but still I hope I can understand more.

And all these to be done in 7 weeks…

And oh… For UNSINR’s doggy, hmm… I say, perhaps it will be back within weeks… Just I say, no proof… Let’s just hope the words become reality.

5:10 AM

Upon moonlogy tagging

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1. Besides your lips , where is the favorite spot to get kissed ?
- Neck
2. How did you feel when you woke up this MORNING?
- It is already afternoon
3. Who was the last person / people you took a photo WITH?
- Khai Phin, Peggy, Alice
4. Would you consider yourself SPOILED?
- Sometimes
5. Will you ever donate BLOOD?
- I am not that healthy maybe…
6. Have you ever had a best friend who was of the opposite SEX?
- Not really…
7. Do you want someone to be DEAD?
- Yes, not someone… But all of a kind of RACE belongs to a common party
8. What does your last text message SAY?
- Not free from Charles
9. What are you thinking right NOW?
- How good if I am driving a Type-R
1o. Do you want someone to be with you right NOW?
- Yes
11. What was the time you went to bed last night ?
- 4 am
12. Where did you buy the tee you are wearing now ?
- I got it for free
13. Is someone on your mind right NOW?
- Yes
14. Who was the last person who text YOU?
- Charles


TEN Lucky Person to do this Quiz
1. Charles

2. Zheng Min

3. Sukimy

4. Moong

5. Yaw Theng

6. Jiunn Dar

7. Phang Sheng

8. Vincent

9. Shyh-yih

10. Tan Su Fen


15. Who is no.2 having a relationship WITH?
- Maybe with number 3, who knows?
16. Is no.3 a male or a FEMALE?
- Female
17. If no.7 and no.1 get TOGETHER, would it be a good?
- Uber EPIC Gayness and Dota
18. What is no.1 studying ABOUT?
- Technopreneurship
19. When was the last time you chatted with THEM?
- Yesterday
20. IS no.4 SINGLE?
- Looks like… But actually I guess he got many
21. Say something about no.2.
- Ultra talkative, may be crap or may be knowledge. Can’t afford to lose
22. What do you think about no.3 & no.6 being TOGETHER?
- Number 2 will angry maybe
23. Describe no.9
- My auntie
24. What will you do if no.6 and no.7 FIGHT?
- It will be far from over… No contest… 7 wins under seconds
.25. Do you like NO.8?
- No… Uber Gayness and WWE

11:54 PM

Found another summary

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Gemini

Communication Matters
Communication is often the favorite activity of Geminis. They tend to be very eloquent and witty conversationalists; this is a good thing because they are usually quite talkative individuals. Geminis are known for having outstanding communication skills, and they get along with most people. On the downside, because Geminis enjoy talking and are very people oriented, they sometimes engage in more gossip than they should.


High Tolerance for Change
Geminis thrive on change. They thrive on novel experiences and constantly seek opportunities to try new things. The perfect quote to sum up how Geminis view change is "variety is the spice of life". The versatility aspect of typical Gemini traits means that people born under this sign are usually adept at multi-tasking. They thrive on juggling numerous priorities and projects, and they really aren't happy unless they're working on several things simultaneously.
On the downside, Geminis can easily become bored, and aren't great at concentrating on a single project for a long period of time. They become restless when there isn't enough change and excitement, and there's nothing a Gemini hates more than feeling stuck in a rut. When Geminis get bored with a project, they're known to just stop working on it so they can focus on something else that catches their attention.


Intellect
Geminis tend to be very intelligent, and their minds work in a rational and logical manner. With varied interests, their high level of curiosity often drives those with Gemini traits to become knowledgeable about a wide variety of subjects. They learn quickly and easily, and seek out opportunities to acquire new knowledge. However, they don't always do well in traditional educational settings, simply because they get bored very easily.


Dependability
Geminis aren't always the most reliable of individuals. Because they tend to get restless and bored when there isn't enough excitement, they change their minds quite frequently. Since they thrive on change and excitement, finishing projects once begun isn't a strong suit of Gemini individuals.

10:20 PM

It’s showdown

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“If you can’t even make a car of your own, why keep bashing? You are just using.” (Charles Ding Kuan Jian, 2009)

I start off this post with a simple quote from my friend… And I will begin with simple comparison about the engine used, and power output for all similar equivalent vehicles from all competing manufacturers.

1.5 Litre Class

Competing Cars Honda City Toyota Vios
Engine Code L15A 1NZ-FE
Engine Type SOHC i-VTEC DOHC VVT-i
Configuration Inline-4 Inline-4
Horsepower (PS) 120@6500RPM 109@6000RPM
Torque (Nm) 145@4800RPM 141@4200RPM

This is the long old rivals… Technically wise, the Vios with VVT-i is much more suitable in normal driving, with all nice power distribution over all RPMs. Real power and handling wise, Vios is no where to match the City. Specification wise also tells that 1NZ-FE inferiority being DOHC but such a lower output comparing to L15A. Both are good enough to offer what you need, provided you don’t really compare the built and features.

1.6 Litre Class

Competing Cars

Honda Civic 1.6

Toyota Altis 1.6

Proton Waja 1.6

Proton Waja 1.6 Campro

Proton Waja 1.6 Campro CPS

Engine Code

R16A

3ZZ-FE

4G18

S4PH

S4PH

Engine Type

SOHC i-VTEC

DOHC VVT-i

SOHC

DOHC

DOHC

Configuration

Inline-4

Inline-4

Inline-4

Inline-4

Inline-4

Horsepower (PS)

125@6500RPM

105@6000RPM

102@6000RPM

110@6000RPM

125@6500RPM

Torque (Nm)

151@4200RPM

145@4400RPM

140@2750RPM

148@4000RPM

150@4500RPM

From the specifications, the Altis 1.6 is quite the loser here with the VVT-i. While it still can offer a smooth riding, the power isn’t quite up to level, better opt for the Vios with better weight and power output as a 1.5. Another downpoint is with that already low 105 horsepower, it is only achievable @ 6000RPM which is very difficult 2nd gear onwards without Valve Lift and with only 4 speed Auto.

The next worse case is the Proton Waja Campro, as usual… The ever so and so Campro engine with torque dip around 2000RPM to 3500RPM which is crucial to normal cruising. Expect to either to drive under 2000RPM to stay in 2nd gear all the way from your house to office, or just drive normally and enjoy the “Torque Dip Effect” where you will be watching each and every car cutting off by your side, or else you can take what the Campro most good at, just rev all the way to your highest output, fuel gone, money gone. Wise choice? Proton and Proton lovers say yes.

Now we will be seeing the good old ordinary Proton Waja with the Honda Civic i-VTEC. For such an old engine by Mitsubishi, and only SOHC configuration without and fancy Valve Timing or Valve Lift, the power output is surprising good. Revving to near 2800RPM is all what you need to do normal overtaking and beyond, and watch the Campro still enjoying their “Torque Dip Effect” while you can cruise with maximum torque. The Civic however, comes with same power output and slightly higher torque than the CPS. Due to the R-series engine nature that is aimed for fuel efficiency, I am not comparing it with the CPS. I can only say that, same point with the City vs Vios that is, CPS inferiority with slightly lower torque but with a DOHC configuration.

The Waja CPS no doubt is the “most powerful” of all in this case. Driving the right way, it does give adequate fuel efficiency, or you can pull all the way for Fast And Furios : Malaysia.

1.8 Litre Class

Competing Cars Honda Civic 1.8 Toyota Altis 1.8 Proton Waja 1.8 Proton Satria GTi 1.8
Engine Code R18A 1ZZ-FE F4P 4G93P
Engine Type SOHC i-VTEC DOHC VVT-i DOHC DOHC
Configuration Inline-4 Inline-4 Inline-4 Inline-4
Horsepower (PS) 140@6300RPM 132@6000RPM 116@5750RPM 140@6000RPM
Torque (Nm) 174@4300RPM 170@4200RPM 165@3750RPM 181@3500RPM

Well… A straight look… The F4P maybe does something good but then clearly not enough to stay in the class, or even worth comparing to Waja 1.6, just a slight gain in HP and Torque and with heavier DOHC, it won’t get any big differences.
Altis and Civic both are good in power and fuel consumption, the only things that you could really count is, if you are an old man then just get the spongy Toyota that is very comfortable but will crash into sideways when you trying to play cornering games with the Civic, think of Torsion Beam vs Independent Double Wishbone. And don’t expect can outrun the Civic with the proud DOHC VVT-i, the power output still losing, inferior once again.
Satria GTi is not supposed to be in here… Just sharing information.

2.0 Litre Class

Competing Cars

Honda Civic 2.0

Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GT

Toyota Camry 2.0

Honda Accord 2.0

Proton Perdana 2.0 V6

Engine Code

K20Z2

4B11

1AZ-FE

R20A3

6A12

Engine Type

DOHC i-VTEC

DOHC MIVEC

DOHC VVT-i

SOHC i-VTEC

DOHC

Configuration

Inline-4

Inline-4

Inline-4

Inline-4

V6

Horsepower (PS)

155@6500RPM

155@6000RPM

147@6000RPM

156@6300RPM

148@6750RPM

Torque (Nm)

188@4500RPM

199@4250RPM

190@4000RPM

189@4300RPM

179@4000RPM


The Civic 2.0 and Lancer all are to belong to the same segment. Nothing much can separate the Lancer with the ordinary Civic with almost same level of power output both with decent engine. Handling wise both are of its class as well. The only thing that ruined the Lancer is the not-so-well done CVT with Invecs-III. In normal terms, CVT should prevail over any gearbox in power band, but not in this one, Civic 5AT prevails this time. It is sad to see that with extra 11Nm of Torque, the Lancer can’t really catch up with Civic acceleration yet.
Move on to another segment with Camry, Accord and Perdana. Specification wise, Accord is the winner here. But in real, the Camry can make it on par with the Accord due to DOHC nature along with the already heavy weight chassis, SOHC is not really a good choice here, but it does give the Accord better acceleration over Camry in low end. Camry lose to Accord in handling wise, that Toyota must be kidding by putting Torsion Beam for Camry while Accord using Double Wishbone and Multi Link. Once again, if you are uncle or auntie and you don’t mind “taufu” suspension, go for the “most comfortable Camry”, just pray you don’t cornering with Accord or any Proton out there, bang your car and call Toyota Assist to help you. Perdana V6, using the same engine as Waja 2.0 V6, is the clear loser here on paper, and in real life it is still loser, unless you facing one who have already lighten his car pretty much. If it is Waja V6, then it will certainly smoke Camry and Accord out of the track.
Cross segment comparison, the Civic and Lancer can smoke all others.
1:46 AM

Allies

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Allies

The Allies forces is the main protagonist in Red Alert series, and still it is in Red Alert 3.

The Allies aims and objectives are to stop the Soviet aggression in spreading the communism, uphold the liberty and free world ideology, as well as maintaining peace across the globe.

Due to the act of Soviet prior to the timeline, the Allies in Red Alert 3 weakened without some of their very best technologies, such as the Prism and Chrono.

However, with the aid of the Future Tech Corporation, they still acquire some new technologies such as the Cryo-Freezing technology, Proton Collider, weakened Prism called Spectrum, SHRINK technology, Damage Amplifier, as well as Rift technology.

The Allies air superiority is unmatched, ranging from precision bomber, superior air to air fighter, carpet bomber, special support helicopter, and also the most terrifying Harbinger Gunship with Proton Collider as weapon. On the ground and out at the water, the Allies is somewhat weak directly; but supporting and combination makes them deadly and almost impenetrable. Thus, making them difficult to get a hand on efficiently at first.

The Allies forces have 3 commanders.

Commander Warren Fuller is one of the soldier that is promoted to commander. His all around tactics can adapt well to any situation.

Commander Lisette Hanley skilled in seeing through enemy tactics as well as intelligent gathering. She prefers to use special units on the battlefield, typically defeating a great amount of enemies with just much less quantity of herself.

Commander Giles Price is the top graduate from the Air Force Command Headquarter, as well as the School of Navy. He will maximize the potential of the air force and the naval force.

3:49 AM

Soviet Union

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Soviet

One of the two classic factions from Red Alert series, the Soviet Union.

In Red Alert 3, the Soviet Union still possessing the same characteristics and aims. The Union’s still upholding their communism ideology, and wanted to spread it by conquering the world.

The Union’s brute strength and firepower on the land remains unchallenged, even the Empire of the Rising Sun new technology could not go head to head on land with them. The Union is well equipped on all aspects.

However, with the emerging of the Empire, the Soviet Union is not the lone antagonist in the storyline anymore; both of them have a more neutral stand instead.

The Union has 3 commanders to lead each specific division.

Commander Oleg Vodnik is a few conscript that survived that long and proved their worthiness. Due to natural conscript nature, Oleg is friendly to his subordinate as he once undergo those phases. He mainly uses heavy armor battalion as he felt hard for those conscripts to just send out there and die.

Commander Zhana Agonskaya is the supreme Air Force commander for the Soviet Union. Clear enough, she prefers to use air force over ground force. She is strict enough that she is proud to claim that her air-force is always at best and willing to sacrifice all of the glory of the Union’s revolution. She will also not hesitate to switch to infantry or navy if she sees fits.

Commander Nikolai Moskvin is one of shock strategy specialist. His subordinate often said that he suffering from mental problem. Watching his enemies being slaughtered in a painful way is what most enjoyable by him.

3:22 AM

Empire of the Rising Sun

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Empire of the rising sun

The Empire of the Rising Sun is the new faction spawned in the universe of Red Alert series, in the Command & Conquer Red Alert 3.

The Soviet uses their newly built Time Machine, developed by Doctor Gregor Zelinsky, under the supervision of Cherdenko, to go back in time to eliminate the person who is most responsible for their arch-enemy, which is the Allies technology superiority, Albert Einstein.

They’ve successfully found and erased Einstein from the timeline in Brussels, 1927, and thus considering to have violated the space time continuum.

When they are back in Moscow, they find that the Allies are indeed weaker than before and the Soviets are almost victorious instead of suffering defeat. However, the third world power rises… And strike without warning…

The Empire of the Rising Sun is the third world power spawned due to violation of space time continuum. The Empire possesses unmatched nano-technology, transforming gundam and mecha fighter, wave-force and psionic weaponry, as well as superiority in navy.

The Imperial armies are led by mainly 3 shogunate, assigned under the authority of the Empire’s long time ruler, Emperor Yoshiro.

Commander Kenji Tenzai has the best knowledge of Empire’s technology, and thus will unleash full potential of it at its best. This is also the reason why the Empire’s Mecha Bay also named Tenzai Robotics Facility.

Commander Shinzo Nagama often referred as the Emperor’s Shadow, due to his calculative personality, as well as deep faith in the Empire’s divine destiny. He also upholds the way of Bushido, Way of The Warrior. This is the reason why the Empire’s Instant Dojo also named Nagama Dojo.

Commander Naomi Shirada is the cold hearted shogunate that is born on the deck of ever mighty Empire’s Shogun Battleship. She is loyal to the vision of the Empire, and her tactics out on the seas are unmatched. The Shogun Battleship 6 main battery cannons are named after her, so called Shirada Cannons. The Imperial Docks are also called Shirada Docks.

3:16 AM

Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift session

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In internal combustion engines, variable valve timing, often abbreviated to VVT, is a generic term for an automobile piston engine technology. VVT allows the lift, duration or timing (some or all) of the intake or exhaust valves (or both) to be changed while the engine is in operation.

Most of the VVT technology designed to achieve better fuel consumption and better power output while some are designed solely to achieve ultimate peak power. Before we start, it is history lessons now.

Fiat was the first auto manufacturer to patent a functional automotive variable valve timing system which included variable lift.

Honda's REV motorcycle engine employed on the Japanese market-only Honda CBR400F in 1983 provided a technology base for VTEC.

In 1986, Nissan developed their own form of VVT with the VG30DE(TT) engine for their Mid-4 Concept. Nissan chose to focus their NVCS (Nissan Valve-Timing Control System) mainly on torque production at low to medium engine speeds, because, the vast majority of the time, automobile engines will not be operated at extremely high speeds.

The next step was taken in 1989 by Honda with the VTEC system. Honda had started production of a system that gives an engine the ability to operate on two completely different cam profiles, eliminating a major compromise in engine design. One profile designed to operate the valves at low engine speeds provides good road manners, low fuel consumption and low emissions output. The second is a high lift, long duration profile and comes into operation at high engine speeds to provide an increase in power output. The VTEC system was also further developed to provide other functions in engines designed primarily for low fuel consumption. The first VTEC engine Honda produced was the B16A which was installed in the Integra, CRX, and Civic hatchback available in Japan and Europe. In 1991 the Acura NSX powered by the C30A became the first VTEC equipped vehicle available in the US. VTEC can be considered the first "cam switching" system and is also one of only a few currently in production.

And then, we have all sorts of technology today such as from BMW Vanos, Toyota VVT-i etc etc…

Below here we start to list some examples that is common in our region. First and foremost, we will start with the biggest hits that sparked the flame, the ever “torqueless wonder” VTEC system by Honda.

  • VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and lift Electronic Control)It varies duration, timing and lift by switching between two different sets of cam lobes.
  • i-VTEC (Intelligent VTEC) Simply add continuous intake cam phasing (timing) to high-output DOHC 4 cylinder engines, such as the K20A than traditional VTEC, such as B16A. i-VTEC does not necessarily have two sets of cam lobes like traditional VTEC. In economy oriented SOHC and DOHC 4 cylinder engines such as L15A, R18A, and K20Z2 the i-VTEC system increases engine efficiency by delaying the closure of the intake valves under certain conditions and by using an electronically controlled throttle valve to reduce pumping loss. In SOHC V6 engines the i-VTEC system is used to provide Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) which deactivates one bank of 3 cylinders during low demand operation.
  • VTEC-E, unlike most VTEC systems VTEC-E is not a cam switching system, instead it uses the VTEC mechanism to allow for a lean intake charge to be used by closing one intake valve under certain conditions, also called as 12v-16v system.
  • A-VTEC (Advanced VTEC) Latest from Honda, continuously varies the valve timing and valve lifting.

Next comes the ever ever Toyota.

  • VVT (Variable Valve Timing) Toyota 4A-GE 20-Valve engine introduced VVT in the 1992 Corolla GT-versions, also featuring in the ever famous and best Toyota Levin AE86.
  • VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing Intelligent) Continuously varies the timing of the intake camshaft, or both the intake and exhaust camshafts, features in most of the Toyota’s production lineup.
  • VVTL-i (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Intelligent)Continuously varies the timing of the intake valves. Varies duration, timing and lift of the intake and exhaust valves by switching between two different sets of cam lobes. Such application is similar to Honda’s i-VTEC. Example such as the 2ZZ-GE 1.8 litre engine that powers Toyota Celica, also serve as the engine for the Lotus Exige S.
  • Valvematic is the latest technology by Toyota. Same as A-VTEC, it varies valve timing and valve lift continuously.

Next is the Mitsubishi.

  • MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control) Varies valve timing, duration and lift by switching between two different sets of cam lobes. However the latest 4B1 engine series uses a different variant of MIVEC which varies timing of both intake and exhaust camshafts continuously.

Now here comes our national P1, Proton.

  • Campro (Cam Profile) Varies valve lift, and half done engine by Proton, which later completed with the CPS. Campro can be fitted either with CPS and VIM, or IAFM.
  • Campro CPS (Cam Profile Switching) with VIM (Variable Intake Manifold) Varies valve lift by using 2 different cam profiles, one for low lift and one for high lift, similar to VTEC and MIVEC. Just that instead of using rocker arm to switch between 2 cams, it uses direct tappets with locking pins. VIM switches between long intake manifolds for normal cruising and short intake manifolds for high speed cruising.
  • Campro IAFM (Integrated Air Fuel Module) Just a simple variable length air intake gimmick.

Followed by our national P2, Perodua.

  • DVVT (Dynamic Variable Valve Timing) Essentially it is a Toyota’s VVT-i, just without the refinement. Toyota owns Daihatsu, and Daihatsu supports Perodua.

Now for some western, BMW.

  • Valvetronic - Provides continuously variable lift for the intake valves; used in conjunction with Double VANOS.
  • VANOS (Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung) Varies intake timing by rotating the camshaft in relation to the gear.
  • Double VANOS - Continuously varies the timing of the intake and exhaust valves.

Back to Toyota’s higher level, Lexus.

  • VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing Intelligent by Electric motor)Continuously varies the intake camshaft timing using an electric actuator.

Going to Mazda.

  • S-VT (Sequential Valve Timing) Continually varies intake timing and crank angle using an oil control valve actuated by the ECU to control oil pressure.

The very “swift” Suzuki.

  • VVT (Variable Valve Timing) Same as Toyota.

The Inokom and Hyundai.

  • CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) Same as Toyota VVT-i.

Sky in the line Nissan.

  • N-VCT (Nissan Variable Cam Timing) Varies the rotation of the cam only, does not alter lift or duration of the valves.
  • VVL (Nissan Ecology Oriented Variable Valve Lift and Timing) Varies timing, duration, and lift of the intake and exhaust valves by using two different sets of cam lobes.
  • CVTC (Continuously Variable Timing Control) Similar to N-VCT, just continuously variable.
  • VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) A rocker arm and two types of links close the intake-valves by transferring the rotational movement of a drive shaft with an eccentric cam to the output cam. The movement of the output cam is varied by rotating the control shaft within the DC motor and changing the fulcrums of the links. This makes a continuous adjustment of the valve lift amount possible. C-VTC and VVEL together control the valve phases and its valve events and lifts, allowing free-control of the valve timing and lift. It performs similarly to BMW's Valvetronic system but with less parts operates to a higher engine speed (RPM), other similar systems are offered from Honda (A-VTEC) and Toyota (Valvematic).

The king of the automobile industry, Porsche.

  • VarioCam - Varies intake timing by adjusting tension of a cam chain.
  • VarioCam Plus - Varies intake valve timing by rotating the cam in relation to the cam sprocket as well as duration, timing and lift of the intake and exhaust valves by switching between two different sets of cam lobes.

Finally, we end here with some videos.




4:46 AM

Since 16, I figure out I can’t take much

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Out of expectation… I went to the Fun Fair at Bukit Jalil, just right in front of Arena Green and Savanna.

When still back in many years ago, at least when in form 2, seeing these kind of machinery are exciting… Can just play non-stop of each and every one, and that time in Japan those are much more hardcore.

And when 16 at age, when I visited Taiwan, I began to feel “powerless” against those things.

And now… By just seeing those machinery, will just asking myself, can I still take that? Yes, tried… Still same, didn’t shout anything…

But just sweat faster… And will feel dizzy… Getting elder isn’t it?

2:47 AM

First time drive up

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It takes more endurance and flexibility than I thought…

However it gave me the answers that I want…

A adequate powered car, extreme good handling, suitable transmission is what I seek…

But which is less likely to happen…

As me and î Khai Phin predict, soon we will see much more ahbeng TRD Dugong Vios around as we spotted one testing around Genting Highlands.

4:48 AM

Operation CHOS

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After the Battle of SADingrad, we’ve successfully defended our position, and now we are preparing an assault to the enemy HQ itself. This operation codenamed CHOS.

Our usual comrade Tzmin, Sukimy, Para, Moong, and so on will be joining our cause to launch attack from different direction.

Without the aid from comrade î Khai Phin, this time I will have my reinforcements at my back to make sure nothing goes wrong.

And as always, comrade Tzmin will have the most heavy and complete battalion at his disposal. We should be expecting a swift victory.

Operation CHOS will began in less than 12 hours… Be prepared comrade.

Dasvedanya, and Udachi to all.

1:26 AM

The Battle of Stalingrad.. Ermm no, The Battle of SADingrad

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This time… I will be without my Shogun Battleship, without Yuriko Omega, without Giga Fortress, without Harbinger, with any (insert any EPIC unit)…

Why? Because I really no idea… Yet I manage to finished all and focused on what my intelligent officer provided, Lieutenant Tzmin.

This Battle of SADingrad will be personally led by Lieutenant Tzmin, and Co-Officer î Khai Phin, while me personally as a recruit.

Other Commander from other factions are already on their way too, such as Commander Sukimy from USINR, Comrade Para from Brotherhood of Blur…

This should be an EPIC battle of the century.

4:33 AM

I am so SAD

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So SAD…

Because SAD is coming that bad…

However some people are actually happy with SAD.

Namely Tzmin… Because he can unleash his fury upon it, unleash his true not sleep 72 Hours potential to kill it.

Namely USINR leader Sukimy, just upgraded Tzmin’s version.

Namely î Khai Phin, studied ICP = studied SAD.

Namely Zero, because still don’t know what that module is about.

 

Like what Tzmin suggests, I better invite Mr.î soon to help me revise and understand about this SAD. Only then I will not be SAD in the end when getting results.

12:51 AM

Manual Transmission

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Troublesome…

Hard to get skilled…

Hard to drive like Auto, craps…

Satria GTi, Satria Neo CPS, Civic EK Hatch,Civic EK9, Civic DC2, Civic DC2R, Civic DC5R, Civic FD2R…

Which one to go? Definitely… The last choice is Neo CPS, for obvious reason… Or maybe FD2R, because too expensive.

12:46 AM

A long night

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Thanks for my friends who make their very effort to watch such a long movie with me… It is a great movie indeed although they seem confused because they are not so familiar with MARVEL Super Heroes, in this case… The X-Men faction. But still I appreciate they still willing to watch it with me.

I am quite surprised and happy that this time I finally see Gambit in action, although not much of his part. Still some classics such as Wolverine, Sabretooth, Cyclops, Agent Zero, Professor Xavier, and since this is talking about the beginning, we can’t identify Storm, Juggernaut, Colossus, Roque, Iceman etc yet…

Ok now… Cut this long lecture… Hope Peggy, î KP, Tzmin and Tzmin’s Sister a nice and memorable concert, it’s Music Man time!!!

3 Tans, 1 Wong, and 1 Wang most importantly.

1 Tan M accompany 1 Tan F, while the other Tan M accompany the most interested Wong F.

4:40 AM