Breaking Boundaries // Prior Design SL on Forgestar
I’m pretty sure you’ve heard about the ugly duckling story some time during your childhood. Yes, you read that right, I’m bringing up the ugly duckling story for this SL. Aha! To recall, it’s the story about a cygnet (young swan) which was raised alongside ducklings. All the time the cygnet felt unattached and too different from the other ducklings, …
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Collector’s Item // Tahari’s 300CE on OZ Futura
Is it a human’s nature for us to collect stuffs that we like? What makes us so attracted to these particular items? I’ve seen and met a lot of people with different perspectives towards the collection of stuffs. I’ve met those who collect diecasts, whose collections can fill up an entire room and cost as much as a midsize sedan. …
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Rapid Rage // CLS63 AMG on BC Forged
Hitting redlines. Exhaust drums on shifts. Real force of G’s pulling the body away from seats on every corners. Pushing tires’ tractions to their limits. Hearts pumped. Eyes focused. Mind strolls away in a hypnotic state of addiction. Addiction for speeds. Few, only a very select few of cars in this entire world that can satisfy enthusiasts’ thirstiest addiction for …
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Show Off // William’s CLS350 on Autocouture
Autocouture. A name has’t been heard too often these days. It’s a Japanese company manufacturing premium wheels and bodykits catered to continental rides, from Mercedes Benz to Rolls Royce. Being headquartered in Japan, the brand has unique Japanese VIP influences that have been carried over to most of its designs. Japanese cultures meet European luxuries. What I have today is …
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Show Off // William’s SLK on iForged
It’s been quite some time since the last Show Off article I posted. In case you’ve forgotten what they are, these “Show Off” articles are dedicated to owners who’d like to take pictures of their cars themselves (or taken by a friend) and send them over to us via email. Today we have this SLK owned by William (you might’ve …
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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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Permaisuri Thursday // S212 Wagon on AMG wheels
Despite the very limited population in Jakarta, here we have a the second feature of a Mercedes E-Class S212 Estate! First one was also submitted by Permaisuri some months ago. That one was wearing the prestigious HRE wheels. This time Permaisuri paired the luxury wagon up with a set of OEM+ looking AMG wheels. Seven-luxurious-double-spoke design has enhanced the look …
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Permaisuri Thursday // C Class on Carlsson Revo
The Euro tuning scene is definitely different compared to others such as the US and Japanese. While US might currently be dominated by concave forged wheels and Japan by slammed VIPs, most Euro tuners stayed true to its upmost respect towards function over form. Take a look at Carlsson, ABT, Brabus, AMG and the like. Most of the wheels they …
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2 of a Kind // TOP 1 Inspire C Coupe and Sedan
Mercedes-Benz has been one of the most inspiring European automotive makers of all times. They are often regarded to be the pioneers, the barometer, the inspirations to which other manufacturers look at for innovations. Despite its deeply luxurious image, throughout history Mercedes-Benz has also made their name famous in motorsports, including GT races and rallies. Making names and achieving pole …
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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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Salient Factor // E Coupe on BC Forged
Crisp. Classy. Sporty. And Unique. These are the words that went straight into my mind looking at these pictures sent in by Winston this evening. Frankly, if I were the reader of this article I would’ve definitely skipped these sentences for later and went straight to scroll through the whole set of pictures. I mean, look at those yellow Brembo …
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Show Off // SL500 on Vellano
Mercedes Benz’s design language has got to be one of the most perpetual in the minds of automotive enthusiasts. The curves and lines of every Mercedes Benz cars are always congruent with this design language. May it be the grille, the head lights, or the overall proportion of the car, you can always tell that these cars come from the …
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Red Velvet // E Cabrio on Hyper Forged Wheels
A few weeks ago we posted an E coupe on a set of ADV.1 wheels (). It was a very good looking car with the best quality, upper-class aftermarket parts. The edges were sharp, the fascia was aggressive; the whole package looked very masculine. Today we have another Mercedes Benz E Class. This one’s slightly different though. The red colored …
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Show Off // E Class on Vertini
The location of the shoot, the black bodied Mercedes E300, the concave Vertini wheels, all contributed to the prestigious and sophisticated feel of today’s set of pictures. The E300 has been touched by several mild modifications to complement its luxurious image. The Vertini concave wheels, in particular, have boosted the modern and upper class look of the car. The wheels’ …
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When Class Meets Sport // S500 on Carbon 360 Forged
To get into perspective of what we have today, let’s start off with the car itself. The owner chose the S-Class S500. I tell you it is not the ‘budget’ S300, nor the ‘people mover’ S350; instead it is the vigorously powerful S500. To put it simply, it’s like having a race car engine inside the engine bay of large, …
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Daily Dosage // Red SLK
The owner has magnified the SLK’s inner sports car soul, with a red body and a set of matte black BC Forged wheels that has turned this SLK into one very seductive beauty.
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The Pioneer // Mike’s Matte Yellow W204
What you’re going to see today is a car that has been pushed and driven hard by it’s owner, Mike from Tangerang, to become the first; the pioneer.
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December Wallpaper // Germanica W211 E-Class
It’s almost the end of 2011! Here’s the December desktop wallpaper gift from hawk’n’poke! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! Semoga di tahun 2012 mendatang akan ada lebih banyak lagi hasil karya modifikasi Indonesia yang dapat kita banggakan! Thanks to Eric Tanzil for the great shot.
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Germanica // W211 E-Class
Germanica. Sebuah kata yang menggambarkan kendaraan yang truly a masterpiece, a stunning work of automotive art, the perfect combination of high-end American luxuries with German engineering.
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Americano // Vintage 280E
Let’s travel back in time! Tim hawk’n’poke kali ini menampilkan sesuatu yang truly vintage! Layaknya sebuah Lomo antik di tengah era digital, classic Merc satu ini stays on its roots of authenticity di tengah era hellaflush yang menjamur saat ini. Jika sekilas melihat mobil seperti ini dijalanan, pasti banyak yang berpikir bahwa owner-nya paling tidak sudah berumur lebih tua dari …
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