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Building a racing-themed watch!

This. This watch dial is the reason I started on this particular watch build... It all began when I came across someone's build that utilised the same dial - prior to this, I did not even know of the existence of a Walter Wolf Racing branded watch or dial. If you don't have any idea who or what Walter Wolf Racing is, here's an excerpt from Wikipedia: "Walter Wolf Racing was a Formula One constructor active from 1977 to 1979, which won the first race the team entered. It was owne

Typicalcarguy

Typicalcarguy

Relaxing to restoration videos

There are tons of YouTube videos one could watch to unwind and decompress at the end of the day, perhaps while having dinner. You could watch one of those nature documentaries, travel vlogs featuring beautiful beaches, or perhaps a cooking show. But there's something strangely therapeutic about watching restoration videos. And the channel I find myself drawn to is Fumicho Restoration, a channel full of videos of old motorcycles being repaired and essentially reborn. I'm not even familiar wi

jeresinex

jeresinex

A right-handers world

I was mid-way through a bike ride in Ladahk, feeling the ache in my right hand, when a thought occurred to me: “Huh, how come the throttle is always on the right side of all bikes?”  Statistically, about 90% of people in the world are right-handed. Full disclosure: I am right-handed, part of this largely ignorant majority.  And if you think about it, some things are designed clearly with that in mind.  Throttle on a motorcycle? Right hand. Accelerator pedal in a car? Right f

bobthemob

bobthemob

Are Singaporeans dead inside?

On a recent episode of a podcast, Singapore came up once again (it’s a British podcast, and probably my favourite podcast), and the associated statistic was… notable. Here it is: According to a Gallup poll in 2012, Singapore was ranked the least emotional country in the world. First sentence of the associated Gallup news article: “Singaporeans are the least likely in the world to report experiencing emotions of any kind on a daily basis.” And, this… honestly feels quite true. It’s

bobthemob

bobthemob

Mycarforum members get up close with the Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda Singapore offered Mycarforum members the opportunity to take the all-new Kodiaq out for a spin and learn all about the car. Working together with Sgcarmart and Mycarforum, Skoda Singapore organised a cozy sharing session in its showroom located at 26 Leng Kee Road. Mycarforum members were invited to the showroom to get up close with the all-new Skoda Kodiaq at this Mycarforum Hangout event. The event was kicked off on an upbeat note with an opening address by Mr.

Typicalcarguy

Typicalcarguy

CSI Miami, you are missed

When the original CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) first aired in 2000, I was intrigued. There had been plenty of police dramas prior to CSI, but this was the first one I watched that was focussed on forensics. From DNA to Luminol sprays to blood spatter to bullet striations, using science to unravel the mystery of a crime and compiling concrete evidence to convict criminals made for good storytelling. However, CSI was visually dark as the team featured in the show worked the night shif

jeresinex

jeresinex

Why expending 'social energy' is exhausting

We've seen the memes and watched the reels about how introverts feel so run down after going out with friends or socialising at an event that they must isolate themselves for the next two days (or is it two weeks?). I'm no psychologist or psychiatrist, but this is supposedly because introverts don't want to be around other people. Anecdotally, they do enjoy spending time with friends, but perhaps not with all of them at once.  Since I enjoy the company of my friends, perhaps I am an ex

jeresinex

jeresinex

Maps

The world map is a lie.  Well, sort of. If you think of a 2D, rectangular world map, the image that comes to mind is what's called a Mercator projection: It's... a map, no doubt, but with some very obvious distortions. The most obvious one being Antarctica, which seems like almost another planet, as well as Greenland being absolutely massive and seemingly the same size as Africa, when it is in fact 1/14 the size.  Representing a 3D sphere (Earth) on a 2D surface is fundament

bobthemob

bobthemob

Musings after watching “The Rise and Fall of the LRT”

After having lived with it for two decades, I no longer question it: Any trip towards Punggol MRT, and out of the estate, requires me to take the LRT first.  I’ve always known at the back of my head that my estate is sort of a special one-out-of-three. (Or three-and-a-half.) Only Sengkang and Bukit Panjang also have full LRT loops, while the latter also has a single-line that connects to Choa Chu Kang MRT station. But since I’ve been relatively shielded from the woes of commuters on th

donutdontu

donutdontu

A 3-meter long sinkhole opened in KL and a Myvi was almost swallowed!

A 3-meter long sinkhole opened in KL and a Myvi was almost swallowed! source/images: info roadblock JPJ A Perodua Myvi fell into a sinkhole along Jalan Maharajalela, Kuala Lumpur last night, 24 November According to New Straits Times, the incident happened at 11.35pm and the driver has been identified as a 42-year-old woman. She was driving along Jalan Maharajalela heading towards Jalan Loke Yew near Viva Home, before suddenly falling into a sinkhole, measuring about three

kobayashiGT

kobayashiGT

A sole-ful tribute

Car enthusiasts are an emotional bunch. So, I naturally develop feelings for things on wheels, be it four wheels or two. However, I was surprised to discover that I had become attached to my old pair of sneakers, whose soles are so worn that it hurts to wear them.  That is the unequivocal signal to retire them. But I must say "Thank you" before bidding them goodbye. The laceless design is convenient, saving time when you need to rush off in the morning Through thick and

jeresinex

jeresinex

Gastrodiplomacy: Taking over the world one food at a time?

I was randomly Googling trivia facts about Japan, and one interesting one came up:  "Up to the 1970s, there was no salmon sushi. Norwegians introduced salmon to the sushi makers in Japan in the 1980s." That's, interesting. After all, I rather suspect that when most people think of sushi or sashimi, salmon would be the first fish that comes to mind. Heck, even Apple's emoji suggestion for sushi on my Macbook Pro Touch Bar (🍣) features a salmon nigiri alongside a tuna one. Salmon has bec

bobthemob

bobthemob

Mycarforum gets a closer look at the Smart #1

All who joined us at the latest Mycarforum hangout with the Smart #1 got the chance to learn more about one of newest brands to officially enter Singapore. After visiting the Lexus LBX in May, Mycarforum has now visited yet another crossover also perfect for taking on Singapore's streets! This time, we visited the new Smart #1, in both its 'Pro+' and 'Brabus' variants, at a swanky new pop-up showroom, located at 209 Pandan Gardens Road. This new space is set to serve as the temporary h

clarencegi75

clarencegi75

Did the taxi uncle angle the rear view mirror to look at his passenger's breasts or is it a misunderstanding?

Nothing beats heading home after a long day of work.  Unfortunately for this woman who was on her way home from a night shift, she encounters a taxi driver who she accused of looking at her breast through the rear-view mirror. Watch her as she confronts the taxi uncle here: What Happened? A woman accused her taxi driver of looking at her breast through the rear-view mirror, as she could see her chest in the rear-view mirror from her Point of View (POV). This s

thatJDMahboy

thatJDMahboy

Creating my dream car (in 1/64 scale)

The Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R has always been a dream car of mine. Now, if you are also a car enthusiast that love these cars, you would know that the R34 is a car that is much better modified than left stock and original, well, unless you are talking about a Z-Tune or Nismo Omori Factory's Clubman Race Spec cars. Mine's R34 is one of the most iconic modified R34s out there Top Secret's R34 in its iconic gold shade is yet another famous example of a tuned R34 Many tuning

Japan is weird. I love it (Part 3)

I'm guessing we're all pretty familiar with mascots. Maybe not up close and personal, but at least the simple idea/concept of them. Mickey Mouse at Disneyland, the Michelin Man, even Singa, Singapore's own mascot to champion the National Courtesy Campaign.  But Japan, ah, Japan. Japan takes mascots to a whole new level.  Dubbed Yuru-chara, Japan appears obsessed with mascots. There are mascots for everything. Prefectures, museums, even the police. And, at least until 2020, there was an

bobthemob

bobthemob

Sticks

The Internet, and especially in this social media age, can be a dark and problematic space. While there's no denying that social media brought new dimensions to our lives, there's also no escaping the reality that it has also accelerated toxic behaviour and helped drive some of the darker forces of society. Many studies have also found strong links between social media and adverse effects on mental health.  So, it's refreshing to every once in awhile stumble onto a quirky sub-culture within

bobthemob

bobthemob

Our passing obsessions

Have you ever found yourself obsessing over a fad or an object that you grow tired of after a few months, or even just after a few weeks? You feel as if you're entering one passing phase after another. When one ends, you feel tired and empty at the same time, yet you can't help but seek the next thing to occupy your mind. Is this a product of our connection/addiction to social media, in our endless bid to find the next entertaining or educational reel? Is it all just an attempt to find

jeresinex

jeresinex

Give your car the best without breaking the bank

With its decades of experience working with high-end supercars, Hong Seh Motors brings its Authorised Dealer level of service to you at a reasonable cost. There are thousands of car workshops in Singapore - some aim to offer the lowest prices, some specialise on body work, and some tackle complicated repairs. Spoilt by so many choices, how then do you know which workshop to entrust your car to? For most owners of new cars, it isn't difficult - the Authorised Dealers will handle it. But

Anxiety from an unlikely source

"Hello uncle!!!" The daughter of one of my neighbours, probably no older than four, animatedly greeted me as I passed them along the corridor. I courteously smiled and said hello in return. The child's parents praised her. "Oh good! You said hi to uncle!" Whoever this girl's pre-school teachers are, they are also doing a great job of helping to raise a polite child. Photo: Aaron Blanco Tejedor, Unsplash Unbeknownst to them, however, was the swell of anxiety that th

jeresinex

jeresinex

My RC Crawler Journey: Part 3 - Rifle Range Trail with friends!

While the urge to further upgrade this tiny crawler is always there, this time's update isn't about that. It's about putting the crawler to good use! With the miniature Defender tested on rough terrain, this time round we decided to head to Rifle Range Trail with some friends for a nice, extended trail crawling session. Just imagine hiking, but with our RC cars in tow as well! While the previous crawling spot was just a plot of land with the various obstacles carved out by other

Singapore has the highest per capita spending and consumption of bottled water in the world. How is that possible??

Yesterday, while listening to my favourite podcast (No Such Thing As A Fish), I learnt a shocking, incredible and downright unbelievable fact. Here’s the fact: Singapore is number one in the world in bottled water consumption and spending per capita. Here’s the kicker: It’s not even close. According to a UN study published in 2023, Singapore’s 1,129 litres and $1,348 per capita in 2021 is miles and away higher than second place Australia (504 litres and $386).The graphs illustrating th

bobthemob

bobthemob

Carpark Review: Our Tampines Hub

Our Tampines Hub opened in 2017 and now hosts a 5,000-seat stadium, Tampines Regional Library, six rooftop swimming pools as well as a running track, amongst other attractions. Of course, there's always the chance that you're visiting because you need help from the 24-hour Public Service Centre or help to satiate your hunger at McDonalds. Manoeuvrability: Tight or not? Wide driveways mean there's plenty of space to manoeuvre your car into a parking lot here, and the lots the

Musing about... Room scents?

Is it a marker of age, slowly but surely creeping up? Or of a latent desire to appear more appreciative of the finer things in life than I’m naturally inclined to do? Either way, it started about two months ago when I stumbled upon an old room spray that I used to give a few puffs through my revolving door of dorm rooms through uni.  I’m not going to reveal my age but my uni days were... let's just say, more than a few years back - and also more than enough time for you to seriously st

BYD eT3: A Captain of Industry

The BYD eT3 compact van has had a large impact on how businesses do their logistics here. And it's now set to develop an even larger presence still. The BYD eT3 has been the best-selling electric van here in Singapore for the past four years despite facing significant challenges including the reduction of the CVES rebate, high commercial vehicle COE price premiums, and sustained competition from rival brands. To achieve such a feat, there must be more behind the eT3 than its clean driv
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