Powerhouse // Anthony’s GTI MK7 on Revo
Back in the days before fuel injectors, bumping horsepower figures involved some pretty serious physical tweakings to the engine: things like carburetors, spark plugs, and engine internals. Not a simple task, mind you. With all the independent factors that’s essential to the engine’s smooth-running; modding and adjusting them isn’t exactly a child’s play. Today? Thanks to the ever-so-more-complicated designs, things …
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Sweet Temptation // Akram’s Scirocco on Rotiform
Sweet, sweet honey. One of the greatest gifts from mother Earth. Packing so much nutrition it could act as a natural ointment and medicine, as well as being everyone’s favorite dessert flavoring. Stress-relieving, rejuvenating, while giving us the extra punch of esprit. It’s hard to deny honey’s importance in the history of mankind. Its status as a long-lasting nourishment makes …
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First-Time-Right // Winston’s Bagged Golf on Rotiform
Who doesn’t love apples? Not the tech giant, mind you, but the nature’s offering of a fruit. The texture’s crisp, it goes great with pies – as well as being juiced in itself, and the ‘exterior’ color has alway been really eye-catching, prompting everyone to grab one and take a bite out of it. Today’s featured car happens to posses …
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Built to Last // Hendranata’s GTI on WatercooledIND
Sharp. Precise. Fierce. Noble. Divine. Blades so sharp that it literally swifts through everything, and looks so artful that it deserves to become the imperial-room centre-piece. The mighty Katana sword. The infamous Japanese curved blade used by samurai for their relentless, skilful, and purposeful doings. Strong, unpredictable and always stunningly detailed, the Katana has often been deemed as one of …
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Ingenuity // Kevin’s MK6 on SSR
In today’s car scene, one could categorize enthusiasts based on the parts they install onto their cars: full-on aftermarket/custom approach, or a long list of purely OEM parts. Both are equally interesting nevertheless. There are also some who would throw OEM and aftermarket parts into the mix altogether, creating the perfect combo, like today’s featured car. It is perfectly understandable …
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End to an Era // GTI on Work Wheels
Several weeks ago I took the time to meet Winston in the morning and did this little photoshoot for the GTI. Located nearby the ‘famous bridge’, which has undoubtedly become the most famous photo-capture sites of the year. It was a real quick shoot, yet these results by Winston are nothing short of extraordinary. Simply the perfect way to end …
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Nuvolks Bandung First Anniversary // Photo Coverage
Last month, on 25 March 2015, we’ve had the chance to visit Nuvolks Bandung’s first anniversary gathering. Also attended by many Volkswagen enthusiasts from Jakarta, the ‘Dusun Bambu’-bound event became one huge meeting place for plenty of Nuvolks members and friends. Here are several captures that Charles J took on that day. The packed gathering became a witness to the …
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One Hot Shot // Golf MK7 on ADV.1
Surakarta (Solo), for one, has truly surprised me by its properly done modified rides we’ve posted to HnP. From boosted GT86 to the Volk Racing 335i featured couple of days ago. Today, the little city has yet again broke my traditional beliefs in its car culture with this lavishly styled Golf MK7. The VW Golf was first introduced in 1974 …
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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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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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Tokyo Auto Salon 2015 // The Europeans Pt. 2
Continued from our Part 1 article, here’s a closer look at some of the finest European cars shown off at Tokyo Auto Salon 2015. The Osaka-based tuner, Wald, has gained a world-wide popularity thanks to their daring yet elegant bodykit designs. Liberty Walk continues making their bold statements at this year’s TAS. Countless number of cars wearing their kits that …
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Tokyo Auto Salon 2015 // The Europeans Pt. 1
Live from Tokyo Auto Salon 2015! In this first trip to Asia’s largest automotive festival, we’ve been kept in awe all day at the surprises that Japan has to offer. Spanning across 11 halls with 879 demo vehicles and over 37,000 meter square of booth area, Tokyo Auto Salon has truly represented Japan’s lavish car culture: its diverse, authentic, and …
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Sexyrocco // Michael’s Scirocco on Vossen
The Scirocco. A car that started as an exceptionally rare sight on our streets, yet now sporing like mushrooms during rainy days. People love them, and they’re now everywhere. When the model first landed in Indonesia, you can simply count with one hand the number of Sciroccos you spot in a day. These days, however, they’ve become the most popular …
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Bandung Turbo-Frenzy Warriors // Scirocco x GTI
Manic. I’ve been staring in awe, examining the modification specs of these three little hatchbacks inside my mailbox for a full hour. The spec-lists are downright overwhelming. Stage 3+ tunes. Swapped turbochargers. Reinforced footworks. The driving experience must’ve been nothing short of thrilling. As a Volkswagen driver myself, I can’t quite possibly wrap my head around the idea of having …
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Night Breeze // Beno Adi’s Scirocco on SSR
Compact cars. They are the bread-and-butter of a car company; produced in vast quantities and being sold like hotcakes. Easily zipping through city blocks while offering ample passenger and trunk space. All while politely sipping on fuels. These hatchbacks are undoubtedly difficult to resist. Today I present to you one of the sexiest in the market: the Scirocco. Turbocharging makes …
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Nuvolks Surabaya @ Suramadu // Photo Coverage
They say the most influential factor in buying a new car is the chemistry between the car and the buyer. The way the car handles the buyer’s needs and wants. The way it transforms a vehicle into an emotional driving experience. The processes in which it accumulates speed and how it delivers its propelling capabilities. All while looking aesthetically appealing …
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Practically Forward // Andhika’s Scirocco on BC Forged
Sixteen years ago, the mobile phone had been one of the most advanced personal techs money can buy. The cool-factor. The prestige icon. The conversation starter. Yet, they were only capable of receiving messages and phone calls. Fast forward to the 21st century, our mobile phones still retain all of its prestigious and high tech desirability. Albeit with a lot …
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Halal Biha-RUN 2014 Nuvolks x Indo MINI Club x 86ID // Photo Coverage
To forgive and to forget; to gather and to cherish, all united through a Halal-bihalal. The Halal-bihalal custom has become one of the most look-forwarded opportunities during the Eid al-Fitr period. It is a time where community members and families would gather and celebrate the end of the Ramadan period together. On the hands of automotive communities, this year’s Halal-bihalal …
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Tipping Point // Alex Supremo’s Golf on CCW
The aggressive fitment scene has spread across the world like a wildfire. Started from the idea of having widest wheels and lowered race cars to be used on the track, the aggressive fitment scene (some people refer to as ‘stance’) has been bringing the same approach to the streets, albeit with a lot more poke-and-camber. More style, less track-oriented. Recently …
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Off The Charts // Andreas’ Golf R on Rays
Straight from Melbourne’s gorgeous sceneries, Jason Alvin sent me these gorgeous captures of an Indonesian-owned Golf R. Couple of weeks ago we have the purple R32 from Sydney, and only last week we have an air-ed out GTI owned by Nick; today I have yet another Golf-platform build for the blog: this stunning Golf R owned by a fellow Indonesian …
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