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Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010

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Since it was a public holiday yesterday, half of Malaysia were at the KL International Motor Show or KLIMS’10. Never mind several big brands were glaringly missing from the show. Ali, Arul and Ah Chong would not have noticed or cared. All they wanted was to test a car horn and rock the gear shift. Or ask some really baffling questions. Like repeatedly asking the girls about the OTR price of concept cars and prototypes.

Some were seen shaking their heads in disbelief after finding out the Rolls-Royce Hantu is 6600 cc. Why? I asked them gently. Load tek mesti manyak mahal loh, they enlightened me. For crying out loud, do you think it matters to the guy paying RM 3 million for the car that the road tax is going to be RM 19,500 and the insurance RM 96,000 a year?

Anyway, here are the cars and the babes in no particular order (23 pics in 3 pages). Enjoy!

Peugeot 207

Peugeot 207

Lotus Esprit

Lotus Esprit

Proton Tuah

Proton Tuah

Isuzu D-Max

Isuzu D-Max

Nissan 370Z Roadster

Nissan 370Z Roadster

Nissan March

Nissan March

Rolls-Royce Ghost

Rolls-Royce Ghost

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Rainforest Challenge – RFC 2010: Prologue Special Stage

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From the Official Opening in Nusajaya, the RFC convoy traveled to Sutera Mall in Skudai. The RFC Prologue Stage is usually held at an accessible place to give the public a chance to view the action up-close.

For the competitors, it also serves as a preface to the challenges that lie ahead in the Johor rainforest. Like last year, the area around Sutera Mall takes on a carnival-like atmosphere as 4wd vehicles and their fans congregate…

Smooth Sailing, Metaphorically

Smooth sailing, metaphorically...

Losing Your Shirt, Literally

Losing your shirt, literally...

Indonesian Husband-Wife Team Overuled By The Marshall

Indonesian husband-wife team overruled by the Marshall

The Winch Man

The Winch Man and Navigator is the most important, operating outside the vehicle most of the time

Something Was Bubbling Underwater. A Triumphant Diver Emerges With A Lost Item

Something was bubbling under the mud (left) - A triumphant 'diver' emerges with a lost item (right)

Getting Out Of A Rut

Getting out of a rut

ATV Action

ATV Action. Motorbikes and ATVs compete in their own category

Family Outing

Family outing in a H3. There are several Hummers in JB including the original H1 (Hum-Vee) and H2

Previous: RFC 2010 Official Opening at Kota Iskandar

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See last year’s coverage: RFC 2009

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Rainforest Challenge – RFC 2010: Opening Ceremony

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This year’s Rainforest Challenge kicked-off at Kota Iskandar in Nusajaya, Johor and was officiated by His Majesty the Sultan of Johor. Participants came from all corners of the world, with Russia making her presence felt in a big way.

Straight from the cold frozen winter of Siberia, the Russian teams are ready to tackle our mud and swamps. The JB Prologue Stage, immediately after the opening, becomes the precursor of the tough terrain ahead (in the Jungles of Johor)…

Good Cop, Babe Cop

Good Cop, Babe Cop

The people of Johor were all friendly and helpful. Policewoman Tiffany is from Sarawak.

2,3 & 4 Wheels

2,3 & 4 Wheels

Earlier, the long convoy of two, three and four-wheeled vehicles departed from Zon Hotel for the opening ceremony site at Nusajaya.

Rain Challenge

Rain Challenge

Heavy rain greeted us at Kota Iskandar. The weather-resistant Olympus E-3 (I used for this shot) was the only camera there that could take the full brunt of the storm without resorting to an umbrella, shelter or any form of protective covering. I was totally drenched, of course 🙂

Luis & Lyla

Luis & Lyla

RFC founder Luis J Wee and his very capable assistant Lyla thrilled by the fitting presence of water.

Monster SUV

Monster SUV

The Johor royal family arrived in this humongous Ford vehicle that became an attraction itself.

The Sultan Of Johor

The Sultan Of Johor

H.M. The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim III and the Tunku Temenggong of Johor, Tunku Idris Iskandar.

Confetti Rain

Confetti Rain

Raindrops became confetti and the 2010 Rainforest Challenge officially begins.

MyCen Media Vehicle

MyCen Media Vehicle

Our vehicle being flagged-off by Luis.  I’ll re-join the competition vehicles in the deep  jungles of Johor later in the week. Back in KL for the KL International Motor Show…

Next: Prologue Special Stage action at Sutera Mall in Skudai

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See last year’s coverage: RFC 2009

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