Bangkok International Auto Salon 2013 Photo Coverage // Part 1
40,000sqm area (doubled from 2012’s). Bt700million (Rp222bil) worth of hot exhibits. More than 300 exhibitors. Over 1000 customized community cars in gatherings. More than 100 Japanese, Korean, Thailand models. There’s only one word to describe BIAS (Bangkok International Auto Salon) 2013: STAGGERING. A plethora of customized cars in a single event that has proudly been acclaimed as the largest aftermarket …
Read MoreBangkok International Auto Salon 2013 Video by HnP
Our team went to Bangkok last weekend to capture some of the greatest car scenes in the country. Here’s our first video release, of Bangkok International Auto Salon 2013. More coverage is coming soon!
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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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Stance Spoke // Adhen’s Civic on RPF1
Here’s an update to Adhen’s Civic we posted months ago. He’s been through several sets of wheels, from the Leon Hardiritt, Sparco NT, MAE, iForged, Enkei NT-03 and now this Enkei RPF1. Born and inspired from the Formula 1 race series, Enkei RPF1’s are amongst the most popular Japanese wheels of choice. These motorsport-influenced characteristics have inspired Adhen to take …
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Carbon Craze // Stanley’s SLK on BC Forged
These days more and more people are starting to do fancier candy-colors for their wheels. White car on colorful wheels, for example, are becoming common sights these days. I remember seeing a white BMW 1M wearing orange wheels at #MORNINGFLICK the other day. Definitely striking and daring to be different. Despite the attractiveness of those colorful wheels, a lot of …
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Permaisuri Thursday // E Class Estate on Carlsson
As infrequently found as they are on the road, here we surprisingly have the third E Class estate ever sent in by Permaisuri. First we had was the one wearing HRE Wheels. Not long after came the one dressed up with AMG wheels. Today Permaisuri sent us this AMG Package equipped S212 estate wearing the Carlsson 1/5 Revo wheels. Targeted …
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Frozen in Time // Ferdian’s Mint M30B35 E28
Another classic car sequel from Winston on today’s menu. You might’ve seen his take on the 1968 Datsun posted several days ago. Today he has sent me yet another classic ride. It’s Ferdian’s 1988 BMW E28 5-Series. Not just another E28 by any means, this particular German time traveler has undergone some serious mods under the bonnet. Let’s have a …
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#MORNINGFLICK 2013 Coverage Part 2
It’s the one you’ve been waiting for. Part 2 of #MORNINGFLICK coverage! For those of you who’ve missed it, check out more info about #MORNINGFLICK here and find the Part 1 article here. Gathering + Private Screening of FF6 + Awards. All in one spectacular morning event: #MORNINGFLICK. Octa’s always-clean Granada Red E46. This ride has just won a prestigious …
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At Nightfall // The 1968 Datsun Sunny Coupe
I was having dinner at a Padang restaurant the other day. It was about 9pm. I sat down at a table next to the entrance and saw a weary looking man getting off his bicycle, who then entered the restaurant. His eyes were fatigued. Some parts of his clothes were worn out and dirty. Carried nothing but a hard hat …
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Permaisuri Thursday // SLK on Erst Grora
I’m pretty sure not many of you would’ve heard of the name Erst before. It’s a Japanese company specializing themselves in producing forged and cast wheels for European cars. Popular among VW’s, the Grora model showcases an angled concave design that sets them apart from the competition. Today Permaisuri sent me this Grand Edition SLK sitting on a staggered set …
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Simply ClasSick // Hendra’s K04 GTI on CCW
I used to think that Golf’s are boring and GTI’s are overpriced ($57k over here vs $25k in US). Leave the R alone, $80k for a hatchback was utterly unjustifiable for me. But then one day I got to sit in one of my friend’s GTI; after that one drive behind the wheel of the GTI, my shallow perception was …
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Snappy Hatch // Turbo Fiesta on BC Forged
When it comes to modifying cars, we are often faced with tough decisions on whether or not to compromise things along the way. Should I install a custom-fitted turbo? Will it be safe? Reliable? But what should I do, then, if there’s really no bolt-on turbo kit in existence out there for my beloved car? Should I really just get …
Read MoreHere to Stay // SVR Ferrari 360 Modena
Couple of months ago me and some friends went to Grand Indonesia around 9PM Saturday night to catch a movie. Out of the usual, the parking area was still all full and overly crowded even at that time of the night! Long story short, as it turned out, the Galaxy S4 was launched in the mall’s atrium on that same …
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Permaisuri Thrusday // MINI Countryman on DPE
The way I look at it, despite the popularity of fake wheels in the industry, Indonesia still holds a prominent buying power when it comes to high value branded wheels. Take for example the GT86 on ADV.1 I posted some days ago. When ADV.1 put that image on their Facebook page, I saw commenters wondering why someone would install wheels …
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#MORNINGFLICK 2013 Coverage Part 1
It’s finally here! The #MORNINGFLICK photo coverage. Winston sent me these #MORNINGFLICK pictures he’s been working on since last week. For those who’re still wondering what #MORNINGFLICK is, I suggest you check out this link. In short, it’s a car gathering + private screening of Fast Furious 6 arranged by Hawk’n’Poke X WOLLSDORF exclusively for automotive enthusiasts. Plus, there were …
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A Matter of Choice // GT86 on ADV.1
Aggressively fitted. JDM style. Rocket-bunnied. Time-attack tuned. You name it, and I’m pretty sure there’s been a GT86 built on those routes. I’ve personally seen quite a lot of GT86’s both online and in person. But this, this particular one we are featuring today, quite frankly, is the first GT86 I’ve seen with ADV.1 wheels. While other owners might opt …
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