Ernie Manansala

StreetLABS: My MVP GT-R sema debute

Ernie Manansala — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:42:40 +0000

hey all, its been a while since i’ve been in “SEMA mode” .. and its been some time now since i’ve done a rending … i think the last rendering i completed was when i was still at nos .. i’ve been hassling RJ to help me make this car ”SEMA worthy” for some time now and i think we’re getting “closer and closer by the second” this rending will not show you all the details that we have planned for the car .. but i just wanted to make sure that all of you knew what we had in mind .. hope you like it ..

MAN|CAVE ideas: Laser Engraved And Woodchuck

Ernie Manansala — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:29:01 +0000

It takes a person with true passion for his comic collectables and movie memorabilia to commission a whole display solution worthy of his prized possessions. The Collection Unit is a beautiful wood and steel cabinet designed and built by Flying Cavalries. The surface is intricately laser engraved with details so clear, it’s a little jaw dropping. It’s not our usual cup of tea but I appreciate the workmanship. Image how this looks at night lit up.

Designers: Hasan Agar & Kubra Agar for Flying Cavalries

DREAM HOME HUNT: living the motor-sports life

Ernie Manansala — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:04:58 +0000

ok i have been preaching about living on the west coast for some time now but i have to admit i kinda enjoy being home on the east coast … so i went to go meet up with acp and other drivers that were driving in the rally cross in millville nj … not only did i have a great time chillin, shooting, and riding…

i couldn’t help but take in the track and when i came in i noticed that there was a few town homes on the left as soon as you drive in .. at first i thought that they were rentals .. and such .. but then i noticed a open sign and i was sold !!

think about it how dope would it be to live on a race track and be able to rent out your home for a few weekenda outta the summer, that would cover about 25% or more of your mortgage ..

not to mention you become a life time member of the tracks elite membership, full access to all the events, and all of the track features, club house, tennis courts, shops, skid pad and more …

i am all about it what do you think ?

Definition of the life

Ernie Manansala — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:12:05 +0000

definition of life … honda day YES YES YES !!! FUELEDMAG DID IT !! i want my car back NOW !!! let roll !!

Before you quit, try.

Ernie Manansala — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:03:55 +0000

It was that time again to get anna ready for the weekend. I brought the car over to ma-motorsports for a retune. Ray helped me out big time and got my car running awesome.

The night of the race, im packing up and waiting for the crew to come over. Figured i’d give the car a street test real fast. My luck, i get into boost and my hood flys up! I felt like total crap and hoped for the best. Luckily it didn’t spider and just left a cross.

With barely any sleep my brother jon and I head out to e-town. Got there with no problems only thinking how the car will do with tech. Once we rolled in we got our spot and started setting up. Tech rolled through, luckily the guys at xdc gave me the ok.

Had the driving’s meeting, and listened to what they wanted to see. I didn’t get to drive the layout yet. So it was gonna be an interesting one!

The layout was pretty fast and long. It took a toll on the tires, getting only several laps out of a set.

Practice came along and it was time to do work. At first i took it slow and tried to get comfortable with the track. I quickly released that you had to go fast, and i had to keep it in 3rd the whole way. I couldn’t let off the gas and really follow the line.

After a few runs, i concentrated on being smoother and pushed myself to do better.

Thanks to Jon, Ray, and the crew the car held up pretty well and she continued to take the beating. I am truely blessed to have these guys with me, without them i wouldn’t be behind the wheel.

This is probably the best anna has performed, and i will do my best to make it better. As long as it keep driving and work for it the car will be amazing.

Once it came to qualifying, pressure and realization started to kick in. The field was fairly large and the cars were up to par. My car doesn’t make much power but i had to do my best and drive it like i should.

First run goes by, do the entry and halfway through the track, i over rotate coming off the bank. Several people had trouble there and the track was very momentum. I tried to brush off and not thing what happened and lay down something good.

Second run i hucked the car into the entry and drove all hyped. Midway through the first clip i corrected and lead me to losing my line and powerband. I continued the rest of the track and did my run.

Deep down, i knew it wasn’t enough to make it. and i just had to learn from the mistakes. From what i heard i missed top 16 by only a couple spots. Although there was several others for missed it as well.

On competition day we sat around since we didn’t make top 16. But out of the blue petty came around lettin us know we could practice and run tandem!

I paired up with nate a couple time to see how i followed. Figures we shared a similar style, big angle and lots of smoke! I tried to match his line, car, and get as close as possible. Definately a fun time and i look forward to doing more tandem now. It pushes me to drive harder.

Once tandem was done and the destruction cooled down for a bit. It was time to watch the top 16 battles.

I parked the car over at the ESR booth, and watch the event from the watch towers.

Had a great time driving and hanging out with the team. I look forward to driving even more now that the car is getting better. Now it’s time to work for it, and get the car up to par. Until then, see ya at the next track day.

Thanks to the guys at XDC for making this a great event, and thank you to my sponsors for getting me out on the track.

a kinky iPhone4 case!

Ernie Manansala — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:48:13 +0000

Hannibal Lecter’s iPhone 4

Well here it is folks. The be-all, end-all of iPhone 4 cases. This case not only puts an end to “AntennaGate 2010″, but also effectively imprisons your iPhone behind a cage of steel and delrin. Designer Ryan Glasgow brings his meticulously built, hand made creation to market for a reasonable $95 USD. Features include a 304 stainless steel body, hinged lid, elastic band for holding cards or locking the lid in place and delrin fastener housings. No word on its durability so if any of you Yanko readers out there buy one, please drop us a note.

Designer: Ryan Glasgow for LtdTools

TOPGEAR USA !

Ernie Manansala — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:51:46 +0000

for those that don’t know allot of people casted for this show .. rj being one of them, whom i was really hoping would have gotten the spot, but it seem like these guy know who to have a good time as well !

Canco Lofts: possibly a new resting spot ..

Ernie Manansala — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:28:42 +0000

i know i have been talking about moving to cali which is still the plan .. but then i came to a point in my live that i have to get my life together and want to make an investment in my life .. so i have been looking at this place called canco lofts for some time now i always wanted a really ill resting spot and something really close to the city and where i grew up so.. so it was perfect that this loft was in jersey city ..

if you have ever been to any of my lofts, town home, or house now .. you would know that i am really into the “ikea” look really modern and simple with allot of space ..

thankfully i had 2 of my girlfriends with me stacy (my other half “creatively”) and jess (my angle < love her..) stacy and i are basically “creative sole-mates” and her in put was amazing on this place and jess “ohhh wow” really sold me on that this might be a prefect fit for me ..

in the end i just wanted a place to call home when i come home and visit when i move to cali .. and possibly a great investment .. but we will see i am going to move forward with the home soon ..

I found my dream house

Ernie Manansala — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:01:40 +0000

you might hear me say this a few time but ever time i search for a home i’m i could never find what i am looking for but every now and then i see homes that love and just wanna take some of the pieces of that home into my home one day ..

dont get me wrong i will have a home like this one day i am just not sure when or where .. but that is the ultimate goal with my kids and wife healthy and happy ..

DJ I PAD …

Ernie Manansala — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:32:57 +0000

I’m sure there are plenty of uses for your iPad but have you considered turning a DJ with one. Use #69 is just this…become the next big name with the iDJ Music Mixing Station for iPad. A powerpacked DJ performance device with a dual-deck layout. Bringing down the neighborhood with your houseband mixing finesse or polishing your skills in piano drums and guitar, this is the device that helps you with both. The designers promise great feats with garage band and other apps, so are you willing to make some music?

Designer: Psychic Factory