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2010 Lateral Drift Pro-Am Championship Round 6

Karl San Luis — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:01:58 +0000

All eyes were on the finale of this year’s Lateral Drift Pro-Am Championship. The 6th and final round was held last August 28-29 in the parking lots in Eastwood, Quezon City.

After failing to advance in the top 8 in the previous round, Pacho Blanco’s powerful S13 was all-out in this round for the battle for 3rd place in the championship. Unfortunately, he retired in this round after suffering from throttle issues.

His car sits cool after advancing the qualifying round, only to know the following day that he’ll suffer from the throttle problems.

Alex Perez looks on as he is determined to win the Pro-division championship. A win here will give him a very high chance of winning the championship even if Pro-division championship leader Gio Rodriguez will finish runner-up in this round.

Atoy Llave in his awesome Merc 190E showed off well in the qualifying round.

He moves sideways, on his way to advancing to the top 16 for Sunday.

The qualifying round had a delay of almost one and a half hour, and everyone was waiting as the round was hot and dry.

Luckily, there were promo girls in the pit area to entertain the crowd’s eyes.

After the event was now underway, everyone was watching the Happy-New-Year Cefiro of Cocoy Dy in the Amateur division. The car gives off frequent popping sounds similar to the fireworks, hence the monicker.

One of the most unforgettable moments this year was Kar Montaner’s win in the Amateur division in the 4th round.

Although the Montaner’s were out of the championship contention, the son showed a lot of promise and finished the round with a bang.

As the event went to the night, Jason Choachuy was steady, as he battles for the 3rd spot in the championship.

Pao Agregado slides during the qualifying round in his AE86 coupe.

Mike Tuason raises his hand, as he is the winner of the Amateur division in Round 6! He wins the championship for the Amateur division for 2010! Bjorn Ongtiabok, who drives the same BT50 as Tuason’s, finishes in the podium in 3rd, and finishes runner-up in the Amateur championship for 2010.

The star of Lady Dada, Ryan Agoncillo, finishes the championship with a bang in 2nd place for the Amateur division.

For the Pro-division, it was a hardly fought battle for the championship, as both the championship contenders made it to the top 4. For the youngster though, he loses out. Gio Rodriguez finishes off in 3rd place, on his way to runner up for the Pro-division this year.

By winning the last round, it proved to be very crucial, as Alex Perez wins in the last round of the Pro-division Championship, on his way to become this year’s Lateral Drift Pro Division champion!

Congratulations Alex Perez for winning this year’s championship!

Hope you had a fun in this year’s Lateral Drift Pro-Am Championship! Hope there’ll be more fireworks for next year!

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Hyundai IX-Metro at the 2010 Philippine International Motor Show

THE aSTIG — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:31:58 +0000

Photos by Aubrey Mendez

This ride is definitely going to be a Scion XB killer if it makes it to the streets, more so if it makes it into tuning garages. Don’t you agree?

Hyundai has definitely stepped up the plate when it comes to radical but sleek and blending designs. And this just gives you an idea that there’s more to come!

And the Hyundai IX-Metro not only looks good in front… Check out the sexy booty!

Well, Hyundai, you’re on the right track. Keep the awesome designs coming!

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Lateral Drift Championship Series 2010 – Action Shots and the Final Leg’s Winners

THE aSTIG — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:05:50 +0000

This is the 6th and final leg of the 2010 Lateral Drift Championship Series. The event took place at Eastwood Libis, from the 28th to the 29th of August. And boy was it totally packed with excitement! From the sounds of the roaring engines, to the hiss of the blow-off valves, to the squeal of tires smokin’ like there’s no tomorrow, this event was a natural high for total gearheads.

70kph entry speeds inside the confines of a parking lot is no joke! And to add to the adrenaline, the track went from dry, to wet, to completely drenched, giving the competitors the challenge of a lifetime!

Read on to see the awesome action shots, as well as the list of winners for the final leg…

Pictured above is Gio Rodriguez burning rubber while going sideways in the Nissan Skyfiro – A Nissan Cefiro with a Skyline front end and rear tail lights. Below are more action shots of Gio Rodriguez, taking the car through its paces for a 3rd place finish in the Pro Division.

Kevin Tayao goes side-by-side with Gio Rodriguez.

Kevin Tayao takes the Hachi-Roku sideways.

Ric Manalo, the Guam Drift Champ, was all out over the weekend, with superb lines and consistent performance, that is… until one mistake happened… where he lost his drift out of a corner during a battle with Gio Rodriguez.

John Raphel Boban in the DriftMobs 4-door Nissan Skyline. A mistake through a stalled drift while going against Alex N Perez cost him his chances. The stall also resulted in a slight collission between the two. But no heavy damage.

Francisco Blanco probably has the biggest amount of horsepower in the field, churning 575 horses to the rear wheels, almost always producing the most tire smoke. But due to technical difficulties courtesy of a stuck throttle, he was given a DNF.

This man needs no introduction. Atoy Llave of A-Toy Body Kits behind the wheel doing what this Mercedez Benz 190E was tuned to do – go sideways!

RJ Obiedo in the Nissan S15 Silvia. Unfortunately, a spin-out cost him his chances of winning.

Audel Sison is always fun to watch piloting the Fern-C Mercedez, with his no-holds-barred driving style, he’s not afraid to take it as close to the wall and all the clipping points as possible. No carnage for this round though…

Jason “The Destroyer” Choachuy went all out, and gave the judges a hard time to determine the winner between his tandem run with Alex N Perez. But in the end, the round was given to Alex, who also went onwards to win the event.

Battle of the old school cars – teammates Boodie Dabasol in the Lancer and Joma Montaner in the Corona had to go head-to-head. And they actually collided during their first tandem run.

Who said Mitsubishi Lancer L-Types can’t drift? Boodie Dabasol performed flawlessly during the event in this 1976 Lancer. And he went on to take 2nd place, losing to Alex N Perez due to a spin-out in the water-drenched track.

And lastly, action shots of the Champion of the 6th round, Alex N Perez, in the Yellow Cab Nissan Silvia, showing what it takes to be a winner.

Winners

Amateur Division:
1st- Mike Tuason
2nd- Ryan Agoncillo
3rd- Bjorn Ongtiaobok

Pro Division:
1st- Alex N Perez
2nd- Boodie Dabasol
3rd- Gio Rodriguez

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Ford Fiesta at the 2010 Philippine International Motor Show

THE aSTIG — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:02:06 +0000

Photos by Aubrey Mendez

Seeing the Ford Fiesta up close and personal in the 2010 Philippine International Motor Show makes your spine tingle in anticipation.

This, for me, is the ultimate value for money when it comes to buying a hot hatch. And I can’t wait to see what the custom car market in the Philippines will come up with to make this ride even better than ever.

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Ken Block’s 2010 Ford Fiesta by Monster World Rally Team (HD Video)

THE aSTIG — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:29:11 +0000

We’ve all seen and heard about the coming of the 2010 Ford Fiesta into the Philippines. So in the spirit of car customization, we’re proud to present you with the most awesome 2010 Ford Fiesta yet – Ken Block’s 2010 Ford Fiesta by Monster World Rally Team.

Read on to see full specifications of this awesome ride, as well as the video in full HD showcasing the ins and outs of Ken’s rally Ford Fiesta…

Specifications

Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 engine, mounted longitudinally, with Garrett turbocharger

Horsepower: Capable of 493 hp @ 8,000 rpm but Rally America required turbo-inlet restrictor will limit the engine to 330 hp @ 7,000 rpm

Torque: 553 lb.-ft. @ 6,000 rpm

Transmission: Maktrak/Olsbergs MSE 6-speed sequential transmission

Driveline: 4wd with front, center and rear mechanical differentials

Wheels and Tires: 15-inch Speedline magnesium wheels with Pirelli gravel-spec tires

Front suspension: modified MacPherson strut

Rear suspension: double wishbones

Brakes: Alcon 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-piston front and rear calipers

Steering: rack and pinion, 1.5 turns lock-to-lock

Body design by Olsbergs MSE: stock steel roof and doors; other panels are Kevlar and carbon fiber
Integrated rear wing and front spoiler

Vehicle weight: 2,900 lb.

Acceleration: 0 to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds

Top speed: 155 mph

Specs Source: www.rallybuzz.com

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Speedstar Track Day July 11, 2010 at Subic International Raceway

THE aSTIG — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:59:17 +0000

Video by Budz Laurel

The Speedstar Track Day held last July 11, 2010 at Subic International Raceway was a blast!

From Civics, Integras, and S2000′s, to Celicas, Subarus, Evos, 370Zs, GTRs, and even Porsches. You name it! All these hot cars came together for this awesome track day event.

And what better way to show you all the action than with an awesome video! Check it out!

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Grill on Grille: 3-day Mega Event by Hillsborough Detailers, FunRunForum.com, and Rogue Magazine

THE aSTIG — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:31:50 +0000

Video by Gerard Santos

Hillsborough Detailers, FunRunForum.com, and Rogue Magazine held the Grill on Grille Mega Event last July 9-11, 2010 at Rockwell.

The event featured great food, exotic cars, and many more! For the car enthusiast, this event was truly a mouth-watering experience. Not just caused by the food, but more of the awesome display of the most beautiful exotic cars in the country all together in one place!

Check out the video and see for yourself…

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FUEL UP Bar & KTV, brings you SOUND OFF Wednesdays

THE aSTIG — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:30:43 +0000

Pump Up Your Life! Angel Locsin’s bar – FUEL UP Bar & KTV, together with Lateral Drift Productions, Toycool Garage, AGR Exhaust, and CustomPinoyRides.com, brings you SOUND OFF Wednesdays!

This is a month-long event that features a Battle of the Bands, Car Display, Open Mic, and Drift Demo, all in one fantastic show! What more could you ask for?

Read on to see a virtual tour of what’s in and what’s hot at FUEL UP, along with shots of the hottest celebrities spotted at FUEL UP. Check it out!

FUEL UP is surely the coolest party haven in suburban Commonwealth, Quezon City. And with celebrities in the house, who wouldn’t want to be there?

More hotties come here to play…

FUEL UP features Live Band performances with hits of pop and alternative, 80′s, and 90′s, plus varieties of RNB and hiphop music.

You’ll also find hot DJ’s spinnin’ the music as the hotties move their booties!

And while you’re there, be sure to try their Flaming Chix and FUEL UP’s signature cocktail, the Flaming Ferrari.

So if you’re looking for a place to find hot cars, gorgeous people, and cool music, all rolled into one awesome party, then FUEL UP is the place to be.

So what are you waiting for? Pump up your life! Come to FUEL UP, NOW!!!

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2010 Lateral Drift Pro-Am Championship Round 4

Karl San Luis — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:10:23 +0000

Hello to all car enthusiasts! Welcome to round 4 of the 2010 Lateral Drift Pro-Am Championship! It was wet and wild for this round so this round was a bit special. After negotiating with the weather, Alex Perez of Team Yellowcab in his S13 won this round after a fierce battle with Jason Choachuy.

For the Saturday qualifying session, it was a dry one. Sixteen drivers each from the amateur and pro division went through to battle it out for the race on Sunday. One of the best looking cars out there was the Mazda RX-7 of Tuason Racing School.

Raymond Ronquillo makes it through qualifying, as he prepares his car for the Sunday race.

Atoy Llave qualifies too for the 4th round. His car, though it looks like a R34 Skyline, is a modified Cefiro. Nice one Atoy!

The drivers who were able to qualify proceeded to the Sunday race. There were dark clouds in the horizon and that gave a hint that it will turn out to be an interesting one. The amateur division drivers were lucky because rain had not yet proceeded in their turn.

The yellow R33 Skyline of Norman Agojo was one of the nice cars in the competition. Unfortunately, he ends up only in the top 8.

For the Filipino celebrity Ryan Agoncillo in the Team Yellowcab Nissan S13, he went well until he was dispatched by Bjorn Ongtiabok in the diesel-powered Mazda BT50.

The overall winner for the Amateur division for Round 4 was Kar Montaner! Just 19 years of age, he slugged it out to the drivers who were a lot older than him. Here he is on the Toyota Corona.

Bjorn Ongtiabok of Tuason Racing School finished runner-up to Montaner.

Overall, the top 4 for the Amateur division for round 4 were
1. Kar Montaner
2. Bjorn Ongtiabok
3. Alvin Dayrit
4. Mike Tuason

Rain poured down just minutes after the drivers’ introduction in the Pro division. There were a lot of drivers who ended up only in the top 8.

For Audel Sison in his Mercedes-Benz, he managed to slip into the top 8, before succumbing to Raymond Ronquillo.

Unlucky for Pacho Blanco, the Colombian Drag Lord, he commited a mistake during his battle with Jason Choachuy. He finished too in the top 8.

Same is the case for Gio Rodriguez in the A-toy Bodykits / Falken Tires A31 Cefiro with Skyline fascia. He wasn’t able to advance to the top 4 battle as he committed an error on his run.

For the pro division, it was all Alex Perez in his S13 in this round. He managed to slide his way to victory after the runner-up, Jason Choachuy, spinned in their tough battle.

Kevin Tayao of Team Yellowcab in the Toyota AE86 Corolla finished on the podium.

Finally, Raymond Ronquillo rounds up the top 4.

Overall, the top 4 for the Amateur division for round 4 were
1. Alex Perez
2. Jason Choachuy
3. Kevin Tayao
4. Raymond Ronquillo

After sealing the victory, Perez now leads the Pro division championship. It’s still all to play for with just two rounds remaining! See you for the next rounds!

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Why go JDM when PhDM is now the FUTURE of TUNING

THE aSTIG — Mon, 31 May 2010 21:53:19 +0000

In case you don’t know it yet, PhDM is now the “in” thing when it comes to tuning and dressing up cars in both America and Canada. Notice the Corolla wearing a Philippines license plate?

We’ve got foreigners asking for Philippines plates which they can acquire to use for show in the States. Believe it or not, it’s the next big thing!

More pictures and samples after the jump.

Plate originally from Subic circa 1989 according to an AE86 expert. This shot was taken in Las Vegas.

The owner of this car is a Pinoy who sells Pilipinas plates in the Fatlace forums in America. Yes it’s not the legitimate plates, yet he’s still selling a lot and is a “wanted” item in the States. More so are the original Pilipinas plates.

Obviously, it’s being used in car shows, with models and all!

Oh and in case you didn’t know it yet, Pinoy-made Rota wheels are also the “in” thing in the States. They even have decals saying “Fake Wheels Saved Me Money”. Would you believe that?

There’s a ton of examples of Rota wheels installed in various cars here: http://www.wheeldude.com/wordpress/tag/rota-p45. You’ll see it installed in 350Z’s, 370Z’s, E90′s, M3′s, the works! PhDM is the way to go!

Eat, Sleep, PhDM… CustomPinoyRides.com. Astig! Won’t you agree?

So do you think PhDM is the way to go or what? Share your thoughts with us on the comments below.