Growing Confidence // Andrew’s F10 535i on Vossen
Travelling in life. Recently I read an article explaining how those who travel more frequently often get better chances in life. Some partly due to the different experiences they managed to encounter in different cities; opening up their horizons to the various business opportunities out there. Others due to the diverse kinds of people they get to meet and discuss …
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Radically Bespoke // M5 F10 on one-off LP106 ADV.1
There’s bespoke. Then there’s radically bespoke. In the world of automotive wheels, getting customised options for your ride isn’t exactly a new idea. From one-off colour options to special wheels dimensions, these are all the day-to-day offerings of most forged wheels companies. You customise, they deliver. You imagine, they produce. Today, however, I have a radically bespoke M5 build to …
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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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Magnific // Arifin’s M3 on BBS
Despite having already done hundreds of photo sessions over the years, we are still trying to reinvent ourselves with every article we posted. We strive on keeping things fresh, bringing new ideas onto the Indonesian automotive scene. Plenty of different places throughout Jakarta and surroundings have we visited; from hospital parking area, container yards, to a botanical garden. Yet this …
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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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The Ace // Davin’s Scirocco on ADV.1
The day the Scirocco 1.4 was launched was the day that has transformed the two-door hatchback/coupe market in Jakarta forever. Gone are the days of expensive two-door cars. With the Roc’s ‘twincharger’ system and seductively good looks, it’s hard not to look away from it from a new car buyer’s perspective. Costing just a few millions Rupiah more than a …
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Daily Retreat // CLS63 AMG on BC Forged
Supercars. Built to bend physical boundaries using their future-proof technologies and magnificent performance figures. Minimal weight. Maximum output. Incredible downforce. Fancy gadgetries and aerodynamics. However, at the end of the day, these things do make us come up with the question: “can an owner really enjoy and use all those elements in real life on a daily basis? Are you …
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Show Off // BMW F10 on Hamann Race Edition
Wheels make it or brake it. I am standing by that philosophy. What follows after wheels would be their fitment and dimensions as suited to the car. From diameter, width, to offsets; these are the ‘orchestratic’ combinations that can sometimes be difficult to understand, yet are playing a very crucial role in making up the overall look of the car. …
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Night Rush // Cayman on ADV.1
For a sec let me take you to that time of the week again – Friday. Work’s over. Weekend coming up. The night’s calling. Gingham shirt. Navy chinos. Leather loafers. All dressed up and ready to go. But then in the garage you’re faced with these choices: the TT, Z4 and Cayman. The TT’s kinda nifty and compact. The Z4’s …
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The Continentals // Euro Group Shoot
Contrary to the popular belief, I do think that modifying modern cars these days aren’t easy. To get that extra ‘oomph’ from the vehicle without sacrificing something else seems to be almost inconceivable. In a worst case scenario, one can even end up with an inferior item compared to the one which has just left the factory. Lowering your car …
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SG Night Out // F10 5 Series on Vossen
Jackson is his name and this his third car ever posted at hawk’n’poke. Charles J went to Singapore couple of weeks ago and took these quick snaps of Jackson’s latest creation: the F10 M-Sport 5 Series on a set of Vossen wheels. His other two cars posted previously on our blog was the white W203 and white Evolution IV (has …
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Show Off // Audi A6 on CEC Wheels
I bet you’ve never heard of CEC wheels before. Me neither. Today Permaisuri sent me this A6 S line sitting on a set of CEC c880 wheels. Uncommon car meets uncommon wheels. Permaisuri has only ever imported 3 sets of these wheels. Claus Ettensberger Corporation (CEC) wheels are made by a tuning company by the same name that has expanded …
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