A Visit to Studie AG Tokyo Japan
While we were on our trip to Japan last month, we had one special item on our bucket list: visiting Studie AG. We’ve been eagerly wanting to do so for years, and finally managed to find the opportunity this year. Studie AG is the largest BMW tuner in the entire land of the rising sun; perhaps largest in Asia as …
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Unheard, Uncommon // Audi Q5 on Rotifom
It all started during WWII, when the Allies-faction needed light vehicles capable of crossing rough battlefield terrains with troops, equipment and supply-carrying capabilities. A do-it-all vehicle for mild terrains. They soon came up with these tough, unbreakable-yet-light vehicles we often refer to as the ‘Jeeps’. Throughout the war, civilians saw these vehicles in action and grown way too fond of …
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Edge of Paradise // BMW M4 on ADV.1
Pushing the limits of possibilities. The first production automobile was invented by Karl Benz in 1886. It has three wheels, a single-speed transmission and a horsepower figure of two-third. Yes, you could race a horse alongside your 2⁄3HP ‘car’ and the horse would’ve won. But let’s take a look at what we’ve been living with these days. Take the case …
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Greatness Within // BMW M5 E34 on BBS
“True beauty comes from within,” as it’s often said. True quality, therefore, should also come from the inside. A jar of Nutella has never looked too different from the other chocolate spreads on the shelves. It’s the same gooey, brownish-looking paste filled inside a plastic jar. But to those who’ve tasted its greatness, Nutella is a totally different breed of …
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Daily Intake // Scirocco on SSR
In most aspects of our life, simplicity rules – the ‘less is more’ approach is far more satisfying and reliable than the opposite. Picture a simple, honest drinking water. No matter what your favorite drink is, you can’t truly quench your thirst without the simple-and-honest water, nor you can live without it. It’s the little things that matter the most. …
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Solid Performer // BMW F30 335i on HRE
Earlier this morning, I read an article about Apple’s development on an electric car. Yes, the smartphone giant, currently developing a car. Meanwhile, last month we’ve also been hearing a lot about the Tesla S, an electric car which has just received an over-the-air software update that improved its performance (sounds like a phone software update isn’t it?). Right now …
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LEVEL one JAPAN // Night Photoshoot
I’m pretty sure you’ve seen one of the crews’ cars in Instagram or StanceNation before. Easily identified by the LEVEL one windshield stickers, the crew has become famous for their head-turning aggressive fitment builds. Consisting of mostly S2000s, but also involving other makes such as Honda, Lexus, Nissan, Acura and BMW. So astonishing, yet aren’t even actively recruiting new members. …
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High Taste // Mercedes Benz CLS on ADV.1
Should you follow your minds, or should you listen more to others’ opinions? Too often in this car culture we’re living in, we’re worried about what others are thinking about our cars. Will it get enough likes on Instagram? Or will it be way too subtle to be talked about? A constant battle of going against the current while still …
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Euro Flavor // Areza’s Bagged Scirocco R on OZ Koenig
A single letter that took things to an entirely different level: the letter ‘R’. Often interpreted as Race-version or Race-inspired performance trim, these ‘R’-spec vehicles are often crowned as the most prestigious grade in a lineup. Namely Volkswagen’s lineup. Precisely-tuned engine and handling capabilities coupled with aggressive aerodynamics, VW’s R-trim belongs to the hardcore enthusiasts. Meet the Scirocco R. This …
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Along the Line // Nissan GT-R on Advan
Ahh, another Godzilla at HnP. Aside from the overgrown irradiated lizard with glowing fins and devastating breath, it is also the popular nickname for the GT-R. Given how large these overgrown Skylines have become and their highly-muscular performance, ‘Godzilla’ moniker surely sounded right. Continuing the R34’s success wasn’t exactly an easy task, given how well the world has praised the …
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Iconic JDM Duo // Hikaru’s R32 GT-R and Kenzi’s STI S203 on TE37SL
HnP Team captured two iconic JDM duo during their Tokyo trip. One is an R32 GT-R and the other Subaru STI S203, both aggressively lowered on TE37SL’s.
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Subtle Speeds // BMW M3 Sedan on Vorsteiner
One generation of M3 worth to be remembered is this last-V8 version: the E9x. It is also the last M3 to come in two different platforms: 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan. Undoubtedly, the 2-door version is way much more popular here on our streets, making the 4-door a very rare sight. However, Charles J has managed to capture one that …
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F3x Crew January 2015 Morning Meet // Photo Coverage
Earlier this month (4 January 2015), we’ve had the chance to join the F3x Crew morning meet. Aggressive-looking and highly tuneable, the new BMW F3x-platform has proven itself to be one of the most popular midsize-luxury German in our city. Aftermarket parts are a plenty and simple bolt-on upgrades resulted in good HP bumps. Perfect for enthusiasts. Following this uprising …
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Visiting Daikoku Futo PA for the First Time
An automotive-infused trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without visiting one of its most interesting car-spotting area. It’s none other than the instagram-famous #Daikoku Futo Parking Area. The sort-of ‘Cars & Coffee’ area for Japan, or perhaps ‘Cars & Sushi’ we shall say? However, unlike ‘Cars & Coffee’, this area doesn’t have any organiser at all. It’s a highway rest-area, …
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Imperative Priorities // Octa’s E46 on Vorsteiner
A picture’s worth a thousand words. A car’s build is worth an entire novel at times. Some are entertaining, others are heart-warming, and several could bring tears of joy instead. It’s these stories that are sometimes worth to be brought up, on top of the car’s modification spec sheets. Not to be left behind is the story of how an …
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The Show Next Door // TAS 2015 Parking Area
A six-day-trip sounded like a good plan when we were about to visit Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this month. However, after spending the first two days experiencing the Japanese car cultures, we realised that there’s no way we could fit all of our plans and enthusiasms in a mere 6-day-journey. So many places we’ve had on our minds that we’ve …
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Vossen Japan Owners Meet January 2015 // Photo Coverage
Last week we spent our days in Japan to visit the Tokyo Auto Salon and nearby events/workshops. One of the most memorable ones we visited was the Vossen Owners Meet. Held in Shimizu Marine Park Sizhuoka, it was one of the most breathtaking meeting grounds we’ve ever visited. With Mount Fuji in the background and tremendously clear skies above our …
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Tailor-made // BMW E38 7-Series on OZ Futura
It’s the 21st century car that came from the 20th century. The pinnacle of BMW’s technological advances. The best of the best that they had at that time, has all been put into the design of this E38 7-Series. From heated rear seats to state-of-the-art electronic entertainment system, it was the car that stunned all the wealthy buyers of its …
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What’s going to be big in 2015? Tokyo Auto Salon 2015 Dissected
I’ve gone through all of Winston’s and Charles’ Tokyo Auto Salon captures and I’ve decided to pick some of the most head-turning and innovative displays for this article. What’s the next big thing from Japan for 2015? What are the influences that they’ll bring to the worldwide car cultures? Held at the earliest time of the year, which is January …
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Motorsports Tribute // BMW E92 3-Series Coupe on BBS
BMW and motorsports. A pair of symphonies that’s been continuously formed for almost a century long. Ever since the 1930s, BMW race car drivers have been piloting their 3-Series cars across some of the most prestigious races around the world, including the famous Mille Miglia. Over the years, the team has accumulated more than enough trophies to make their 3-Series …
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