rudyamid on November 3rd, 2008 at 10:17 pm

Season 12 of Top Gear has just started in the UK.  Episode 1 is looking very good so far, with funny bits like Jeremy Clarkson’s pajamas, and the Rig Stig.  As usual, there are fast cars to review, like the Lamborghini LP560-4 and Porsche GT2.  Of course, there are more destruction and mayhem.  Autumn TV […]

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rudyamid on September 18th, 2008 at 11:42 pm

I’ve always said it and will continue to say it:  I’m a Hybrid car fan.  The fuel economy (whopping 45 MPG city driving), the quiet auto-stop, the smooth acceleration, the electricity regeneration braking system, or simply the concept of it, appeals to the geeky side of me.  Unfortunately, with the recent feeding frenzy of all […]

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rudyamid on August 14th, 2008 at 2:36 pm

We went to Avilas El Ranchito today and McDonald’s yesterday.  The days were sunny and warm when we talked about: How to bargain in Chinese stores.  Russell Peters explained it very well. Alkaline Ionized Water purifier for drinking.  It does not have healing powers. Legal drinking age in the British Isle varies from 16-19 years […]

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rudyamid on August 11th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

We went to Curry House Irvine.  It was a warm sunny day when we talked about: New car smell.  Apparently there’s a “new car” fragrance we can buy to simulate the smell in an older car. Beijing 2008 Olympics.   We all agreed it was a spectacular show, even though the “Footprint” fireworks were mostly computer […]

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rudyamid on August 8th, 2008 at 9:41 am

It’s time to add more stuff into my new car.   I don’t go overboard with the customization and accessories.  No fancy racing stripe. No F-1 spoiler.  No engine modification.  Instead, I thought about some modest additions like: Window Tinting Southern California weather is 90% sunny.  In the summer, heat is a major problem inside a […]

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