Sound of Glory // Arie’s C63 AMG on BC Forged
If there’s ever a car lacking an audio system and yet I wouldn’t be complaining about, it’s going to be the C63 AMG. I’m not entirely sure as to what Mercedes has done in the engine and piping compartment, but the noise that this thing makes is downright magnificent. Rumbly grumps with just the right amount of boom. It almost …
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Show Off // Arief’s Accord on BBS
Every once in a while I’d come across some uniquely memorable cars at car meets. Throughout the year 2013, one of those cars is Arief’s Accord on BBS. I first spotted this ride at the GENESIS pre-registration meet, at Senayan. It’s bluish off-white color was the first to attract my attention, followed by the aggressively fitted BBS wheels. Japanese midsize …
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Stance Spoke // Adhen’s Civic on RPF1
Here’s an update to Adhen’s Civic we posted months ago. He’s been through several sets of wheels, from the Leon Hardiritt, Sparco NT, MAE, iForged, Enkei NT-03 and now this Enkei RPF1. Born and inspired from the Formula 1 race series, Enkei RPF1’s are amongst the most popular Japanese wheels of choice. These motorsport-influenced characteristics have inspired Adhen to take …
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Carbon Craze // Stanley’s SLK on BC Forged
These days more and more people are starting to do fancier candy-colors for their wheels. White car on colorful wheels, for example, are becoming common sights these days. I remember seeing a white BMW 1M wearing orange wheels at #MORNINGFLICK the other day. Definitely striking and daring to be different. Despite the attractiveness of those colorful wheels, a lot of …
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Senior Stance // Ahmad’s Grand Civic on Zender
The fourth generation Civic has been around since 1987, it was the last carbureted Civic in Indonesia. These days, there are not so many of this breed left around, let alone an aggressively fitted one. Ahmad chose this platform because it’s still one of the rarer platforms to be modified; and being the first-ever Civic with independent rear suspensions, it’s …
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A Legacy // Marco’s ings+1 Lexus IS
Another round of Melbournian ride on today’s featured car article. Meet Marco, a fellow Indonesian currently living in Melbourne. He’s a friend of Jason’s whose GESROT 328Ci we featured couple of days ago. While having driven several BMW’s back then when he was still living in Jakarta, Marco decided to switch things up as he arrived in Melbourne. Perhaps it’s …
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GESROT // Jason’s 3 Series on Hamann
Let me start this one off by reminding you how lucky we are who modify cars within Indonesia. No speed limits in practice. No modification rules. Easily accessible imported parts (though I’m afraid that might change in the near future). Wanna sweep the streets with your static-2MM-ground-clearance VIP Lexus? No problem. Wanna test your GTR’s new turbo kit going 300+ …
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Wheels Craze // Andy’s W202 on Lorinser
A lot can be done to cars these days. You can pick an Evo and turn it into a stanced show-stopper, or pick a CRZ, plant a Type R engine in it and turn it into a track monster. Some say mods can defeat a car’s purpose, while others believe that they are respectable expressions of owners’ creativities and ambitions. …
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Impeccable // Nico’s BMW Z3 on AC Schnitzer
Thirteen. That’s the number of years this particular convertible has been roaming the streets of Indonesia. Yet the odometer hasn’t even touched 30,000 KM. Pristine and well cared; finding such a gem on the market proved to be a very rewarding experience for Nico, owner of this silver Z3. While younger generations might not know about a Z3’s retired-celebrity status, …
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Upper Crust // Vincent’s Lexus IS on iForged
“Our team first met Edbert W at the GENESIS Car Show. His red VIP Odyssey won the title of Hellaflush’s most favorite car that day. A US graduate currently residing in Bogor, he’s going to contribute in both writings and photographies to our site. His first submission is this Lexus IS owned by his fellow Indonesian friend, Vincent. With such …
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Silver Linings // Piponk’s Odyssey on SSR
Static. Wide. Driven. Beaten. A pinnacle of creativity. A showcase of personal tastes. An art piece that truly deserves the look and stare of worldwide automotive fans. Meet Piponk and his four-month in the making flushed out Odyssey. From the custom “Piponk-design” body kit w/ fender flares, to its D.A.D. filled interior and aggressive SSR’s, Piponk has combined the best …
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That Red Van // Edbert’s Odyssey on Modulare
Every once in a while, car enthusiasts turn into different directions in regard to personal modification preferences. Some migrate from being JDM fans to Euro fans. Others evolve from stance lovers to VIP worshippers. Few, however, stick to being performance lovers – squeezing every single possible horsepower out of the ride’s engine. Edbert used to be one of those, the …
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Sieben // Andry CarSpa’s E Coupe on BC Forged
The number 7. Andry’s favorite number. He’s the owner of this immaculate B 7 DRY E Coupe, also the owner of CarSpa. Some of you might’ve seen his company logo posted as one of our site partners. Or perhaps you might’ve also seen Andry and his E Coupe in person during GENESIS; CarSpa had a booth there. Like a pianist …
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One Fat Fit // Abdee’s Jazz on CCW Classic
Counting the number of Jazz’s in Jakarta would be as easy as counting the spots of a Dalmation. Honda has sold thousands of them and I bet hundreds can be seen during your daily trip to work. Plagued by such substantial population, a lot of Jazz owners have gotten creative and started prepping out their rides like no other. Quite …
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Show Off // F10 5 Series on BC Forged
Every once in a while, I do get submissions that put up some personal mixed feelings. Doubts whether I should post it or not. Whether it is appropriate to be posted at hawk’n’poke or not. The F10 5 Series with M5 kit I’m showing you off today is one of them. As you might’ve known by now, I’ve always put …
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High Street // S-Class on HRE
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class. One of the most popular upscale sedans that roam the streets of Jakarta. High rise buildings, CBD areas, golf courses and lavish housing complexes are among the natural habitats of these long wheel-based sedans. Despite their popularity, I still find it difficult to spot ‘heavily’ modified S-Classes. Most owners I knew have simply installed aftermarket wheels on …
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Daily Stretch // E46 3 Series on CCW
This E46 first caught my attention while I was attending HIN contest late 2012. If you can remember, I put this E46’s picture as the featured image on that contest’s coverage article. This time Mex has had the chance to do a full photo shoot for this stance machine. It’s pretty obvious that the ride has been purposely built for …
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Another Side of Turbine // Donny’s E36 Update
Some like OEM parts. Others like crazy fitments. Most like branded parts. Few can understand classic cars. Throughout my year in developing hawk’n’poke, I’ve met countless different kinds of Indonesian automotive enthusiasts. From successful business owners to tight-on-budget high school students, I’ve seen and appreciated their various views towards automotive modifications. I’ve met young people who are uncommonly huge fans …
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Show Off // 5 Series F10 on Modulare
I’ve just received another highend combo from Permaisuri: A BMW 5 Series F10 rolling on a set of 21″ Modulare wheels. There’s no doubt that the brushed finishing on these large wheels has managed to attract the right amount of attention every time. They’re not too flashy nor striking, which is good, in serving as an extension to the F10’s …
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Stance Off // Eric’s Bagged Lexus IS350
I stumbled upon this car while browsing the net and have just found out that the owner is an Indonesian. Eric is his name and this is his IS350 rolling on a set of UAS air suspension. Classy. Sporty. Daring. This car is anything but ordinary with its custom painted AME Shallen CX wheels and Rotora Big Brake Kit. EXTERIOR …
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