The Charm // Mike’s 325Ci on BBS
Drive a two-door for a day and you’ll understand. The glory of a coupe’s charm. An effect obviously happening in our automotive culture. Ever since the early 1980s, the general public has always had that special appraisal towards two-door cars. I repeat: the general public. Meaning not only the automotive enthusiasts, but also all those bystanders who don’t even have …
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A Fanatical Affair // BMW 3 Series E46 on Volk Rays from Bali
There’s no doubt a lot of us here are still in the dark when it comes to Bali’s automotive scene. Yes we’ve seen a lot of exotics here and there across the island; mostly shipped over from Jakarta for road trips and gatherings. But what about the modified rides scenes over there? Is aggressive fitment popular? Or functional performance mods …
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Permaisuri Thursday // 3 Series E90 on Modulare
One of the world’s most renowned sculptor once said, “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Simplicity? Well, looking at the current trends in the automotive customization industry these days, seems like the same concept is still greatly pursued. Some of the most admirable builds (such as this Beetle from Canibeat) look almost way too simplistic at one glance, yet a closer …
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Wallpaper Wednesday // Donny’s 330ci
Rare. Slammed. Mint. Donny’s E46 is definitely one of, if not the nicest, aggressively fitted 330ci’s out there. Sitting on a set of step lipped Work Meisters and set up with Ksport air suspension system, Donny goes through his daily routines with this beloved Bimmer. “Rolling low and parked lower” is his motto. Check out the download links below! Or …
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HnP Photoday // E90ers
Couple of weeks ago we did another HnP Photoday with the E90ers community. We’ve had one with 86ID, Morning Call Bandung, and this time it’s E90ers turn, arranged with the help from Iwan of KW Indonesia. As many as fourteen cars showed up on that day, including a couple of 1M’s, F30 and E46, adding a great diversity to the …
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Permaisuri Thursday // F30 3 Series on DPE
Through the current gen of F30 3 Series, BMW has proven itself as the expert in designing sporty compact sedans. Which is actually not an easy task either, especially considering the fact that the F30 is larger in all aspects than the E90. How can you make a four-door sedan that’s longer than its predecessor look sportier than ever? Perhaps …
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Show Off // Jason’s 1M on BBS
A fan-submitted article today comes from Jason, a fellow HnP regular visitor currently living in Surabaya. From MINI to E92 330i to F10 M5, he has driven them all and has also always been a fan to these BMW offerings (I know, MINI is British, but nevertheless is owned by BMW these days). Today, though, Jason is submitting one of …
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The Marvelous Coupe // 640i on ADV.1
Have you ever wondered what ‘BMW’ stands for? Apparently it’s Bayerische Motoren Werke, or Bavarian Motor Works in English. ‘Bavarian’ because one of BMW’s founding companies was headquartered in Bavaria, and ‘Motor Works’ because it used to specialize in the manufacture of engines/motors, especially aircraft engines. Why aircraft engines? Because BMW was conceived from the merger of three companies, two …
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Permaisuri Thursday // BMW 135i on DPE Wheels
If you’ve ever heard of the BMW 2002 coupes, then you’d be familiar with BMW’s 1968 offering of compact sprinter. Short wheelbase, tall cabin and often fitted with powerful engines (think of the 2002tii). Fast forward a few years later and the 2002 has become what 3 Series are today. Grown up, accommodating and convenient. Exactly what the market needed, …
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Permaisuri Thursday // 5 Series F10 on HRE S104
Another well built F10 has been featured on today’s Permaisuri Thursday post. With an M Sport body, Eisenmann exhaust and a set of luxurious 21″ HRE S104 wheels, Permaisuri has yet again managed to create one of the sleekest-looking F10 on our roads. Exotic. Rigid. With uncompromising details. The HRE S104 is surely among the most unique set of wheels …
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M-SICK // Edwin’s M6 on HRE
POWER. The single most substantial word that has always been synonymized with the letter M. Lots of power. Enough to get you from 0 to 100km/h in less than 4.5s. Enough to give you a brain concussion if your feet get just a little bit too excited during a corner. Risky. Breathtaking. Thrilling. Explosive. Like bungee jumping with your eyes …
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ONEIGHTEENTH Indonesia Diecast Gathering Sept 14th // Photo Coverage
Just a week after the small gathering we featured, ONEIGHTEENTH held another gathering at Terminal Motor Arteri on September 14th, 2013. Attended by a larger number of members, the gathering showcased a wider variety of collectibles; from BMW Isetta to Pagani Zonda. Scroll over to enjoy the photo coverage and be prepared to drool over these delicately detailed miniatures. The …
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Rise and Fall // Babat’s 7 Series on Vorsteiner
This past half-a-decade we’ve been seeing a rapid rise in the number of US aftermarket companies trying to tap into the premium European-cars aftermarket industry. Especially when it comes to wheels/bodykits. With most claiming their products to have been proudly produced “in house” in the United States. Limitless customizations. Exceptional quality. Outstanding marketing strategies. Premium prices. Through stunning product photo-shoots …
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Mod Bugs // Iwan’s E90 3 Series on BBS
Have you ever felt like things are going way out of control between you and your ride? Running on your 10th set of wheels? Repainted your car for the third time? Installed the bigger turbo you’ve never thought you’ll need? Spent more time going to the workshop than going out with your girlfriend? You, then, might have been bitten by …
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Ground Level // Donny’s 330Ci on Work Meister
The BMW 3 Series. The best-selling model on BMW’s lineup. As what everybody might’ve known, I have, am and will always be the till-death-do-us-part BMW fan. It all started when I fell in love with the 3 Series chassis at my seventeen years of age. My dad gave his E30 to me as a birthday gift. A car he picked …
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Lavish Desires // BMW 3 Series F30 on Vorsteiner
Take all that’s among the best F30 parts out there and put them into one top-of-the-line 3 Series sedan. That’s what we are having today. Brembo. Vorsteiner. KW. M-Performance. Akrapovic. On the new 335i. A combination of finest products out there coupled with BMW’s 3.0L turbocharged engine, essentially turning this compact sedan into one aftermath of lavish desires. Sleek. Cunning. …
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Permaisuri Thursday // M135i on BBS
Meet BMW’s latest creation from its BMW Performance division. No, it’s not one of those full-blown performance-focused M cars. Compared to the 1M coupe, for example, this M135i shares more of its traits to the standard 1-series hatchbacks, rather than the limited-run coupe. An angry-bird-looking facia with a sleek rear end, the M135i’s design and functionalities resembles those of BMW’s …
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Untamed // Mario’s E92 on Volk Rays G2
Singapore. A country so small that the government is now discouraging its residents even further from owning private vehicles. High taxes and ownership fees. High daily expenses (gas and parking fees). Speed limits. Restrictive aftermarket modification rules. All these have raised huge bars of steel surrounding Singaporean motorheads. Even the fact of owning a car has become merely a dream …
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Against The Current // E90 on Volk Rays G12
German vs Japanese. What’s your take on these two countries when it comes to cars? Are the Germans always better at vehicular engineering compared to the Japanese? Has the phrase “German Engineered” become no more than one of those overly used promotional materials? Then how could you explain the dominance of Japanese cars at third-party vehicle-reliability-ranks such as J.D. Power’s …
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Bimmersmeet 2013 Photo Coverage
On Sunday June 16th 2013, Indonesian Bimmers held a car show and meet event named Bimmersmeet at Buperta Cibubur. Attended by over 250 European cars, the event was crowded mostly by 80s to early 2000s rides. From fun and games to car awards, the event has managed to put a smile on every participants’ face. Hartge, AC Schnitzer and BBS …
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