we planned on visiting the Giant Buddha (aside from the outlet shops) in Lantau Island, HK. the cable car trip took more than 30mins... it was windy that day, and i'm scurrrd of heights. got bored eventually. also never bothered to get up-close with Buddha... a bus ride wasn't alluring at all.
(coat: zara. top: zara. shorts: bazaar. tights: h&m. boots: zara. sunnies: h&m. bag: LV damier nf)
wearing my favorite dress from h&m!
and some cosplay fever (>.@)
it was ONLY ME and 5 of my friends who were visiting that day...
"Survivor Israel" was also shooting in some 3 islands nearby...
i can't stop bitching about how i thought this was MY country!
ps. there are like gazillions of pictures in my computer,
'Caramoan Islands' reminds me so much of 'Phi Phi Islands' in Thailand!
it almost feel like a carbon copy (sans foreign tourists)
so i don't think i need to go back to Thailand in the next 2-3 yrs...
but rather explore more Philippines :)
xoxo
You've probably heard about the Caparo T1 - a lightweight British supercar developed by the same engineers that brought us the McLaren F1. Well, now Caparo has revealed an even more hardcore variant of the T1 aimed specifically at the high end of the track day market. In the Race Extreme Specification, the T1 boasts a more powerful V8 engine as well as several other mechanical upgrades.
In detail, the Caparo T1 Race Extreme is powered by an upgraded version of the standard car's normally aspirated, 3.5-liter V8 engine delivering an extra 45-horsepower for a total output of 620bhp at 10,500 rpm.
The race specification also adds fully adjustable suspension and aerodynamic packs, ultra light 6-pot front and 4-pot rear monoblock billet machined aluminum calipers complete with titanium pistons, and 355mm x 35mm ceramic discs and pads set up.
Furthermore, Caparo's engineers upgraded the T1's electronic package that contains an adjustable traction control and a fully tuneable ECU which allows the driver to fiddle around with the engine mapping and the six speed sequential gear box. Prices have yet to be announced.
0-62 mph (100km/h) | 2.8 sec |
0-100 mph(160km/h) | 5.8 sec |
Top speed | 208 mph |
G loads braking | > 4 g |
G loads cornering | > 3.5 g |
Dry weight | 550 kgs |
Organizers have axed next year's 2010 British International Motor Show because of the recession that has hit the automobile industry and consumers alike. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) made the announcement today saying that the economic downturn " made it impossible for exhibitors to commit to a 2010 event.""The British International Motor Show is the UK's largest consumer exhibition, hugely popular with the public, and has been attracting increasing numbers of visitors over recent years, making the decision to cancel the 2010 Show an extremely difficult one," said SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt. "However, the global credit crunch has placed the automotive sector under unique pressure and has created a level of uncertainty that deters manufacturers from committing to large-scale, international events," he added.
It should be noted that the organizers have not made it clear when (or if...) the British Motor Show will open its doors again.
Speaking on behalf of International Motor Industry Events (imie), the organizers of the British International Motor Show, joint managing director Rob Mackenzie said: "Given the great strides that the Motor Show has taken since its return to London, we fully endorse the decision to postpone BIMS until market conditions will again permit us to deliver a world class event that truly showcases the UK industry."
At 61 inches wide and 106 inches long or almost half the size of a Cadillac DTS, it is totally reasonable that drivers of the miniscule Smart ForTwo pay half the price for parking. In addition to earlier deals struck with Meyers Parking and Icon Parking Systems facilities in Manhattan, and AviStar Airport Parking, with lots at both JFK and LaGuardia Airports, Smart today announced a new agreement with Central Parking System in New York City, that will see Fortwo owners in Manhattan paying half-price at the company's parking lots and garages. .
"Our arrangement with the parking companies gives Smart owners the best of both worlds - the ability to park at a discounted price, along with the ease to park almost anywhere," said Dave Schembri, President of smart USA. "The smart fortwo is helping New Yorkers change the way they navigate and park in New York, while offering great fuel economy, safety and functionality."