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HnP Fans Friday // Edition 2

This week at #hawnkpoke we even have submissions from Indonesians overseas! From @na_hero in US to @jason_alvin91 in Melbourne. Also be sure to check out some recent updates found on our fans’ cars, such as @samuel_ts‘s Lexus with the new GramLights, @christopherwopper‘s Scirocco on new Advans and @iwan_liman‘s line up of drool-worthy performance rides. How to have your cars published? …

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Full Force // Benny’s K04 & Aired Out GTI on Work Wheels

The mighty GTI. Take a test drive in one and you’ll immediately realize how good it is in combining performance with practicality. Fits five adults comfortably. Looks undoubtedly sporty, especially for the 2-door. Highly tunable 2.0 turbocharged engine. Comfortable German interior. All for the price of an entry level C Class. How much more desirable could it be? Meet Benny, …

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Indo MINI Club Surabaya April 2014 Morning Run // Photo Coverage

A few weeks ago I received an invitation to join the Indo MINI Club Surabaya morning run. To be honest at first I didn’t know that Surabaya has its own Indo MINI Club. Wanting to know more about the club and its morning run, I contacted fellow HnP contributor, Chris, to attend the cruise and do a picture coverage. Attended …

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Upper Limit // Henry’s Porsche 911S on ADV.1

Eighty-three years ago, 25 April 1931, was the day Ferdinand Porsche established his now-respected German automotive company – Porsche GmbH. Eighty-three years of innovations. Eighty-three years of successes and hardships. One same passion for advanced engineering and efficient engine performance. From building war machines to now building some of the finest highend performance cars out there, ‘Porsche’ has become synonymous …

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HnP Fans Friday // Edition 1

Introducing our latest format on the blog: HnP Fans Friday. Dedicated to all of our fans who’ve been eager to have their rides posted at HnP, Fans Friday article will feature some of the most notable instagram posts wearing #hawknpoke. How to have your cars published? Simply follow us on instagram and put #hawknpoke to your instagram posts. And please …

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Slidefest 2014 Video Coverage is here!

Yes it’s finally here, the long-awaited video coverage for Slidefest 2014! Drift. Meet. Fun. It’s an all-day-all-action creative event (8 March 2014) organized by Hawk’n’Poke and Banana Auto. With thousands of visitors coming in the JIExpo Slidefest area to watch the drift practice and exclusive car gathering, it’s definitely 2014’s most staggering automotive event to date! Don’t miss out on …

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HnP Bangkok // RSR Automotive x Studie +Bangkok- // Photo Gallery

As we’re expanding our way to nearby Asian countries, we’ll be bringing you more and more of the Asian car culture. On today’s article I have a great collection of pictures taken by Winston J during his January visit to Bangkok, Thailand. After joining some midnight runs with RSR Automotive workshop owners and friends, Winston had the opportunity to tour …

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M Owners Club Indonesia Bandung Breakfast // Photo Coverage

Last Saturday 12th April 2014, we’ve joined yet another great morning convoy with the M Owners Club Indonesia (MOCI). Meeting point was at Arcadia Senayan, right before the sunrise, with its destination being the Landmark Residence in Bandung. Making a couple of stops, one at KM88 for regrouping and another at Pasteur to meet the Morning Call community of Bandung, …

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Products Showcase // Edition #1

With this article I’d like to introduce new post format at HnP: Products Showcase. A post presenting some of the hottest and newest automotive related items in town. With all the supports we’ve been receiving from our partners, we are also giving them the opportunity to share with the rest of us about their latest products and offerings. Contact us …

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Nuvolks Bandung Breakfast Gathering // Photo Coverage

After last month’s Nuvolks Bandung officers’ relaunch ceremony, they’ve now come back with a breakfast gathering and HnP photoshoot held last week. Attended by some of Bandung’s coolest German hot hatches, the meet was filled with a rather vast variety of moded rides. From interesting body color wraps to air suspension setup. Enjoy these great captures by Mex our Bandung …

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Super Style // Han’s BMW E90 on BC Forged

The BMW 3 Series started its life in 1975 as BMW’s response to the world’s oil crisis in 1973. The first 3 Series came only with a two-door version, dubbed the E21, with the very economical 1.6L engine. Not many of us common enthusiasts were aware of this model, because its successor is the more popular model here on our …

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The New Heir is Here // Golf MK7 on BC Forged

Seven generations and 29-million units later since 1974, now comes the MK7 version of Europe’s hot hatch king – the VW Golf. Sharper, lighter, and more functional than ever, the MK7 Golf rises up to be the king’s new heir in pursuing the prestigious title of “World’s Car of the Year” (in 2009 and 2013 the Golf MK6 managed to …

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Nuvolks Bandung Relaunch Gathering // Photo Coverage

Saturday, March 15th, 2014. Indonesia’s largest and official watercooled Volkswagen community, Nuvolks, held yet another gathering at GH Universal Hotel, Bandung. Arranged in conjunction with the relaunching of new Nuvolks Bandung officers, the event was attended by Nuvolks Jakarta, Empire Club and Morningcall community. It was a great sunny morning filled with plenty of laughters, good foods and warm welcomes …

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Permaisuri Thursday // Subaru WRX STI on Advan

Despite the rising number of “form over function” style movement on our city’s streets, we’re still seeing a majority of “functionally” modified cars out there. It’s especially true when it comes to higher performance rides such as the Evolution, STI, Type R and the like. A lot of performance Japanese ride owners are still sticking true to the functional modification …

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Safety Speeding at Sentul // Photo Coverage

I have another Sentul-fun-day set of pictures submitted by Winston J as today’s article! While several days ago Charles submitted his coverage of the JDM crew’s trackday, today Winston sent in his coverage of Alvin’s (KW Suspension) safety speeding day held last week, on the same Bogor-bound circuit. Personally I really like the idea of such frequent trackdays, giving enthusiasts …

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A Class of Its Own // Porsche Cayman on VIP Modular

Here is something you don’t see everyday: VIP Modular wheels on a Cayman. In fact, this is the first time we featured a car with VIP Modular. VIP modular is an American forged wheel which was created in California back in 2004. It is catered to create one-of-a-kind wheels for every type of vehicles’ needs. From stance cars to VIPs, …

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JDM.RUN x EVO.ID Sentul Track Day // Photo Coverage

Where’s the fun in building high performance machines if you can’t drive them to their full potential? It’s no longer a secret that a lot of us enthusiasts these days are testing our rides on the highways during the wee hours, but what’s even more challenging are the proper track days. Timed laps on the track, where each participant can …

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Permaisuri Thursday // MINI Countryman S on Alpina

Behold, the not-so-mini MINI: the Countryman. Deemed as MINI’s answer to those seeking a larger cabin yet retaining all the typical MINI perks and excitements, the Countryman is the MINI SUV. Built to be taller, larger, roomier than the standard Cooper, the Countryman has been designed to properly carry five adults with ample cargo space. What I have today, however, …

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Slidefest 2014 Official Photo Coverage Part 5

Yes! We still have plenty of official Slidefest pictures kept in our hard drives ready to be posted. Go ahead and check out Part 1 to Part 4 articles if you haven’t here: link. Just before the sunset that day, Street Society stars were arriving in the McLaren, M6, Marcel’s very own Scirocco, and the Aston Martin. Ready to steal …

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The Collaborative Act // RWB 002 Indonesia “Ciska”

These days we all know precisely how RWB’s are stirring opinions all over the world. Starting from Japan to Thailand to USA to Russia to plenty of other countries worldwide, including Indonesia. I guess I shall welcome you to the 21st century, where anything local can now easily be appreciated worldwide, and distance is no longer a problem in the …

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