Last Soldiers // BMW M3 E92 on Advan
The superstar from BMW. M3-Series have carved deep depths of joy and passion within the hearts of BMW-fans and sports car lovers alike. It’s agile handling, powerful V8 and huge aftermarket tuning potentials (think about supercharging!) have turned the E92 M3 into one of the most praised BMW’s of the decade. In Indonesia alone, an M3 represents the best of …
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Sharp as Blades // M235i on Klassen iD
We are now entering an aggressive era of car culture. Not only in horsepower figures, mind you, but also on manufacturer’s end of product development; where they’ve been aggressively churning out new models ampler than ever. Further widening the choices available for prospective buyers. There are now small performance hatchbacks, sedans, crossovers, etc. Filling the gaps previously untouched by any …
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Higher Routine // S63 AMG on Rotiform
When Winston told me he’s just finished doing a feature shoot on an S63 AMG, my instant thought was whether it’s going to be running the usual elegant set of wheels for Benz or something else. Winston explained further, stating explicitly that this one’s going to be special, one of the world’s first, because it’s running on a set Rotiform …
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Upstyle Old School // Audi TT on Rotiform
Race or classics or fitted. There are several ways to have a memorable project car and be the word-of-mouth of many. Either achieve a tremendous success on the circuit with it, or use a legendary classics as a base car, or simply slam the heck out of it. That last option, aggressive fitment, has become one of the most popular …
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Flying Low // Jason’s SLS AMG on HRE
I know some people who like to fill their garage with just one particular brand of car. BMW enthusiasts, Porsche enthusiasts, and even VW enthusiasts are some of the most frequent ones I found. Many reasons exist for this behaviour: perhaps there’s really a brand-preference that runs in the family, or it’s simply due to personal affections with the brands’ …
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Outrage // Gallardo LP550-2 on ADV.1
If you’ve seen plenty of cartoons during your childhood, or still watching them (let’s admit), then you’ll notice that bulls are among the most frequent animals being featured. Its bulky mass suggests brute force, and its tendency to go berserk seeing something red are amongst the most memorable traits. Always mad, always powerful. The same traits that Lamborghini is bringing …
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Lights Out // Henry’s 535i F10 on ADV.1
The aggressive-fitment movement is, as we all are aware of, spreading like a wildfire; and seems like it is here to stay for a very, very long time. Having been spread further by the internet and social media, it isn’t hard to see the style movement being adopted all around the world. Yet little do people know that aggressive-fitment isn’t …
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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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Night Tricks // CLS63 AMG on ADV.1
Magic, as one movie puts it, “is focused on deception. Deceptions meant to entertain”. Said movie also tells us that, “the closer you think you are, the less you’ll actually see.” Magicians are good at these things. Most of these tricks, therefore, are not true ‘wizardies’, but relying on skills of deception and diversions instead. So what does it take …
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Stay High // Agus’ Modulo CR-V on ADV.1
Do it right or don’t do it at all. A philosophy that stays true in this car culture we’re living in. Trying to look different? You’d better be using quality parts, otherwise even bystanders would be criticizing your rides. Today we have a remarkably brilliant example: a CR-V from Solo that’s been equipped with branded parts most often found on …
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Pure Passion // BMW 1M on HRE
“Love your work and you’ll never have to work a single day.” Passion goes a long way. The plans we thought. The intentions we had. The actions we took. All came out relentlessly while we’re working on things we’re passionate with. Perhaps it’s the lack of stress; or perhaps it’s the enjoyment we gathered. Whatever the reason is, exploring our …
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Lights & Flashes // Uut’s BMW 335i F30 on ADV.1
Dreary. The sky’s dark and cloudy; a sure sign of an incoming rain. Tiny droplets of water then started falling down from the heavens above, exponentially turning into a hell of a downpour. What a familiar situation we’ve found these past months! Rains and storms; nights and days. For many, it has surely became the ultimate mood-breakers. Keeping their prized …
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M Owners Club Indonesia Track Up 2015
It’s that time of the year again: an end to the rainy seasons. If those in four-season countries are eager for spring days, over here we’re eager for the dry periods. So that we can once again take our prided rides onto the streets and enjoy the long-missed breeze of warm air. In this month of March we’ve noticeably seen …
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Tasty Recipe // BMW 335i F30 on Volk Racing
Last week we’ve seen one of Solo’s most highly-tuned sports car: the GReddy-boosted GT86. Today I’m bringing you another HnP-certified find from the city. It’s a top-of the line 335i with a tasty list of modifications, which will surely entice all performance-sedan enthusiasts. I like to eat. One of my favourite foods are dim sums. They are pretty amazing, considering …
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Speeding Solo // Dicky’s Boosted GT86 on ADV.1
Let me begin this post with an honest statement: I really do think that the Neo-Hachi Roku’s (new 86’s) are amongst the most versatile cars money can buy. No, I’m not talking about how you could drive your entire family comfortably in it, nor about your cross-country trips across the mainland. I’m talking about how seemingly endless the tuning possibilities …
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High Points // Studie AG BMW M235i
A while back BMW introduced their M Performance lineup of cars. A pre-M, fun-to-drive, dynamically interesting mix of performance and functionality traits. In short, a very, very irresistible delicacy for the common enthusiasts. One of their greatest offerings at the time being is this M235i we are featuring today. Compact, very capable and stylishly exciting, this is the high points …
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Mini Maxi // Smart on Work Wheels
We all know too well how the hustles of a city look and feel like – congestions, traffic jams, and fully-packed parking lots; causing headaches for many car-commuters alike. Public transportations seemed like the answer, unfortunately it still have its flaws, namely in punctuality, security, safety, and overcapacity problems. Say that you want the comforts and all-weather protection of a …
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Fit for Kings // BMW M5 on ADV.1
Building a project car; it’s the automotive enthusiasts’ equivalence to chefs’ experimentation with new dishes. Coming up with creative ideas and never-seen-before fusions as an attempt to create memorable after-tastes. While some might prefer to go by the book of what’s been tried-and-true, others voyaged to the deep seas in search of treasures waiting to be unraveled. Meet today’s astonishing …
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Unheard, Uncommon // Audi Q5 on Rotifom
It all started during WWII, when the Allies-faction needed light vehicles capable of crossing rough battlefield terrains with troops, equipment and supply-carrying capabilities. A do-it-all vehicle for mild terrains. They soon came up with these tough, unbreakable-yet-light vehicles we often refer to as the ‘Jeeps’. Throughout the war, civilians saw these vehicles in action and grown way too fond of …
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Edge of Paradise // BMW M4 on ADV.1
Pushing the limits of possibilities. The first production automobile was invented by Karl Benz in 1886. It has three wheels, a single-speed transmission and a horsepower figure of two-third. Yes, you could race a horse alongside your 2⁄3HP ‘car’ and the horse would’ve won. But let’s take a look at what we’ve been living with these days. Take the case …
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