Another new menu from 'McD'??? Wow they are really in full swing now, rolling out new menu after another... What they did was pretty simple... Change the normal bread to a flat bread, wrapping all the standard ingredient found in the 'Spicy Chicken McDeluxe' and you got a new menu... It tasted different as well!!! In my opinion, this is much nicer than the 'Grand Spicy Chicken McDeluxe'!!! I don't know why but it tasted much healthier as well (more reason for me to patron McD???)... Since this menu is for a limited time only, better try it fast before they decided to take it off from the menu!!! Definitely worth trying...

Overall Rating - 3.9/5

Is almost 4 years since we bought the 'Pug' and we have our high and low with it... Frankly speaking, problems are inevitable... I think every 'Pug' owner will agree with me on this... There are a few common problems that almost all '308 Turbo' owner that I know of got it... Namely the famous 'Depollution System Error'!!! This is a horrifying error because it does not specify on a specific error... It can mean anything and mine is a malfunction turbo while a lot of my friends having trouble with the timing chain...

If your car is the older model that came with the 'AL4' four speed gearbox then beware as this gearbox is famous for throwing tantrum!!! I got my first experience when I drove her up 'Genting'... And now she will throw tantrum occasionally when she sees fit... The problem with the gearbox is it refuse to shift to second gear smoothly and it can be nerve wreaking sometimes!!! Since our car is long over warranty, we will need to wait and see the situation as getting it fix is not cheap... After asking around, it seems like there are 2 solenoids that are giving this problem and changing them will apparently solve this problem... I'm no mechanic but sometimes I'm wondering whether is it the weather that causes this... So I'm actually thinking of fitting a 'ATF' cooler if it doesn't come with one or changing it to a bigger one if our 'Pug' already have it... 

Introducing the latest burger from 'McD' and you guess it, it is a limited time offering as always!!! Before this 'McD' launched a few other variant but mostly is beef burger instead of chicken... This new burger call the 'Grand Spicy Chicken McDeluxe' is actually very similar to the normal 'Spicy Chicken McDeluxe'... So what is so grand about this burger??? Frankly I have no idea but what I know is they have added a few ingredient to differentiate it from the normal offering... A slice of cheese and tomato plus some onions and top it off with  a new sesame sauce... Voila and you got yourself a grand burger!!! It is slightly spicier compare to the normal 'Spicy Chicken McDeluxe' thanks to the generous amount of onions in it... Besides that, it tasted a tad different as well... But if you ask me, I prefer the normal variant more compare to this... So go try it out if you haven't...

Overall Rating - 3/5

Recently, I found that 'FrankenBenz' is handling weirdly and not forgetting dangerously!!! The whole car seems to move around quite a lot and the rear is really prone to skid especially during the rain... I didn't suspect the tyres as I've just change is less than 3 months ago... I'm suspecting some bushes or arm link that might be broken or maybe the alignment is out...

Have a peek at the rear tyre and I'm shock to see that both rear tyres are completely bald!!! It looks exactly like a slick tyre!!! I'm scratching my head as why this happen because it is less than 3 months old!!! Have a look at the front and I'm equally shock... Still got a lot of thread wear in the middle but one is bald on the outside while the other is bald on the inside... That means I'm running on negative camber on one side and positive camber on the other side... Although still got a lot of thread wear on the middle part, but these two tyres are consider useless if you ask me... 

Can't really afford to keep buying expensive tyres I decided to try 'Achilles' tyres which originated from 'Indonesia'... Those into motorsports might be aware of this brand made famous by 'Japanese' drifter 'Daigo Saito'... 

I tried one of their best selling tyre which is the 'ATR Sport'... I don't expect much from this tyre as it is really cheap compare to the likes from 'Japan' or 'European' counterpart... I can buy two of these with the price for one well known 'Japanese' brand tyre!!! But surprisingly I'm amaze at what it's on offer... I find it rather comfortable and quite quiet... Other than that, I can't comment much as I still don't have the time to give it a good thrashing!!! Under normal driving, the grip is good even during the rain... So initial impression is good!!! Noise level is not too bad also... 

As for the rear, I've decided to give semi slick a try... I didn't go for 'ATR Sport' as it doesn't have the size that I want... For the front, I'm still running with 225/40 and the rear I'm sticking to 255/35... 'ATR Sport' only have 245 or 265 section tyre... Since I got a good price on the '123S', I'm thinking to myself why not give semi slick a try as I've never driven on semi slick before... There are two models available which is the '123' and '123S'... The only difference is the thread... 'S' is suppose to be use for drifting as there's more thread compare to the normal '123'... So what it means is it will last longer compare to normal '123'... 

Once they fitted the tyres back to my car, the rear end transform instantly in terms of look... So much more aggressive compare to the 'ATR Sport'!!! I really regretted to opt for the 'ATR Sport' for the front as it looks so docile in comparison... Wanted to change the front to '123S' but it doesn't come with 225 section tyre... Only have 235!!! Damn as 235 will hit the fender when goes over undulation... Going to make my suspension a lot harder so that I can go for 235 section tyre in the future!!! No comment on the driving yet as well as I've just change it recently... 

Okay, tyre issue solve... So now back to the question on why my rear tyres ended up bald in less than 3 months time??? One of the rear arm link bush is gone as well as the alignment, camber, toe and castor!!! Everything's out!!! Spend a small fortune just to get it back to spec (more expensive than a piece of tyre god damn it!!!)... And now 'FrankenBenz' is handling well and no more twitchy rear end... What I'm hoping for now is that the rear tyre can last much longer after what I've done!!!

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I can't really remembered the last time I had 'Ninja Joe'... What I can remember is it doesn't blow my socks off... So I stop patronizing it as I find the food so so and it is actually quite expensive compare to the likes of 'McD' and etc... I know you can't compare 'Ninja Joe' to 'McD' as their menu are totally different albeit both specializes in burgers and fries...

So after a long time, I decided to give it another try... I tried their new burger call 'Chuck' and this time round, I'm actually hooked by it... The combination of pork patty + bacon + egg + onion rings are just amazing... This is what I normally do at home so I find it rather homey (normally I will throw what I can find in my fridge and transform my burger into an enormous one... burger patty, bacon, ham, onion ring, hash browns, fries, you name it and I believe I've done it)!!! At RM16.90 per set, this is definitely not cheap looking at what 'McD' is offering during lunch/dinner time... But where else can you get pork burger at such a price??? So thinking about it, it is actually quite affordable don't you think??? 

Overall Rating: 4/5

The long awaited 'Iron Man 3' is finally here (ok I know I'm a little bit late to post this as the 'Iron Man' fever is being replace by the 'Fast and Furious 6'!!!)... So to cut the story short, I really like the fact that this movie is so much better than the previous one... But in my opinion, there is too much 'Tony Stark' and too little 'Iron Man'!!! 

The storyline is definitely better although some part is rather predictable but at least it is not as straight forward the 'Iron Man 2' which in my opinion is the worse of the 'Iron Man' installment... So definitely a must watch and I don't have to recommend it as almost all of you would have watched it already... Two thumbs up from me!!!

Is been a while since I last posted something about 'FrankenBenz'... Ermm what a minute... Not only 'FrankenBenz' as I've been neglecting my blog for quite some time!!! Taken these pics a while back when I'm seriously thinking of selling it... Luckily I change my mind!!! Phew...

 Sexy ass???

Almost time to change the rear tyre of 'FrankenBenz'... My record is 3 months for a set of rear tyres to go totally bald!!! It looks just like slick!!! Didn't do anything stupid like burnout... Just that the setting of the whole chassis is out... So it accelerated the thread wear triple fold??? No more fancy or expensive tyres for the time being!!!

Next project will be the headlight as the current one is really old and broken... Don't know whether to go for the original or aftermarket one...

 I'm loving the DIY carbon fiber center panel!!! Look so much meaner with the 'Nardi' steering wheel...

Old engine bay pic with the puny 'HKS' air filter!!!

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I know is a bit too late to post it but still better late than never!!! Since the birth of my princess, I'm busy doing what a daddy should and neglected my blog... But I promise I won't let it die... So please visit my blog whenever you're free to check on updates but frankly speaking update will be much lesser compare to last time!!! 

Here are some pictures of what we have for our reunion lunch this year... Hope you enjoy the pics...

'Texas Chicken' is finally in 'Malaysia'!!! As far as I know, currently there are only two outlets available... One in 'Klang' and another in 'Sri Gombak'... As a self proclaim fast food junkie, I will try my very best to try out all the new fast food joint in 'Malaysia', 'Texas Chicken' included!!!

Frankly speaking, after trying out their chicken, I will only say one thing to 'KFC' and my former love 'Popeye's'... Bye bye!!! The chicken is ridiculously BIG and not forgetting tender and juicy!!! And don't get me started on the biscuit!!! It is absolutely marvelous!!! Very nice butter taste with a tinge of honey... Coleslaw and mashed potatoes are incredible as well... Definitely one of the best fried chicken around... So be warned 'KFC' and 'Popeye's'!!! You already lost one customer and I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who agree with what I've just said!!! Be prepare with more customers patronizing 'Texas Chicken' from now on!!! 

How can I miss 'Quentin Tarantino's' new movie??? I just love the way he film... 'Django Unchained' included!!! In my opinion, this is one hell of a movie... Bold and gruesome and not forgetting violent...  Really violent and truly 'Tarantino' with all the blood oozing and splatting everywhere!!! Storyline wise, not as good as 'Inglorious Basterds' but still better than a lot of movie out there... If you love 'Tarantino', this is definitely a must watch movie!!! Two thumbs up from me...

After changing to a much BIGGER intake, I believe the time is right for 'FrankenBenz' to have a new piggyback ECU after the disastrous 'Unichip'!!! I'm going for 'GReddy E-Manage' and I'm opting for the basic version which is the 'Blue' version as I think the 'Ultimate' is a bit overkill for my application... I just want an ECU to adjust the air fuel ratio and also the ignition timing which the 'Blue' can handle without much problem...

Hooking up the ECU is very straight forward unlike the 'Unichip' (not as easy as most tuner are not so familiar with it)... After hooking it up, it is time for dyno tune up... I was really ecstatic as the power is much  higher comparing to the time when I'm running 'Unichip'... But too be frank, I don't really know whether is because of 'E-Manage' or the BIG ass air filter that is making the power... But I assume that both contributed to the increase... 

Last time 'FrankenBenz' is making 246.52whp running 'Unichip' with 1 bar of boost... Now, 'FrankenBenz' is making 260.19whp!!! with 1 bar of boost as well!!! Besides that, torque figure went up as well from 301.34Nm to 331.22Nm... I'm really happy with the result!!!

I've been running the 'E-Manage' for a few months now and no major issue so far... But the engine did died on me on a few occasion and it can be restarted right after that (it happens when someone step on the wiring loom)... So no major problem if you ask me and I highly recommend this to those running '1JZ GTE' engine... 

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Nowadays it is a must for parents to be to have a set of sterilizer at home... The function of the sterilizer is simple... To sterilize the milk bottle and pacifier... Older generation will never understand the sterilizer as last time the only way to sterilize a milk bottle is throw it in boiling water and boil it...

When I knew there's a new 'Avent' sterilizer, I told my darling that this is the model that I will get... At first she don't really want me to buy this as it is much more expensive than the older model... I told her the benefit of it and in the end she gave in and I got the sterilizer that I want!!!

The benefit of this new 'Avent' sterilizer is the ability to put in lots of milk bottles with ease!!! The older version can only put in 6 milk bottles and not much space for the teat, cover or pacifier!!! Not very efficient in design if you ask me... This new version can easily swallow 6 milk bottles with lots of room to spare!!!

If you go travelling you can just carry the top part and leave the middle section at home... Less bulky and that's the beauty of this new 'Avent' sterilizer... Highly recommended for those looking for a sterilizer... You will definitely love it...

Another long overdue post that are suppose to be posted a month ago!!! If you're a 'Lord of The Ring' fans, then this is definitely a must watch movie in your list... This is the prequel to the 'Lord of The Ring' franchise... Just like 'Lord of The Ring', this is a three part movie as well... Nothing much on the storyline as most of you will, already know what this movie is all about... It tells the story of 'Bilbo Baggins' and how he manage to find the infamous ring and not forgetting what he encounter during his adventure!!! Very similar to the 'Lord of The Ring' in the way they film it... I think that's about it I guess...

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I'm very sure by now almost all 'Malaysian' have heard of 'Johor Premium Outlet' or better know as 'JPO' as this is the country first ever premium factory outlet store... These kind of shopping is very common in oversea and why 'Malaysia' doesn't have one all these while is beyond me... 

I really enjoyed shopping at these places as you can buy branded goods at a much cheaper price... But quite frankly I'm a bit disappointed with our version of premium outlet as the selection is pretty limited (but still better than nothing!!!)... Although limited in selection, we still managed to get ourselves something!!! 

 

Ok so will I go again??? I guess the answer is a yes if I'm quite free and got nothing better to do... Will probably bring 'Mikayla' along when she's older!!!

Recently I'm really busy with my princess that I hardly have the time to blog!!! She alone occupied most of my time including my personal time where I use it for browsing the net or updating my blog... Sometimes I don't even have the time to switch on my desktop computer!!! Luckily I still have my 'iPad 2' where I can just on it in a second and have a quick browse...

I got myself a Bluetooth keyboard a couple of months ago and till know I only have the time to really put it to the test... I'm actually writing this blog post using it... The keyboard that I got myself is call 'Zagg' and it is by 'Logitech' which is fame for it's computer accessories such as mouse and keyboard... What I really like about this 'Zagg' keyboard is the use of aluminium just like the 'iPad'... So it won't look out of place when the 'iPad' is being use together with it... Although the keyboard is quite small, it is surprisingly easy to use and I seldom hit the wrong key... Definitely better when compare to the virtual keyboard on the 'iPad'!!!

OK that's about it I guess... Just a short review on the 'Zagg' keyboard and this item is highly recommended by me if you type a lot using your 'iPad'... If not, you can basically forget about it... Two thumbs up from me!!!

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