A Visit to Studie AG Tokyo Japan
While we were on our trip to Japan last month, we had one special item on our bucket list: visiting Studie AG. We’ve been eagerly wanting to do so for years, and finally managed to find the opportunity this year. Studie AG is the largest BMW tuner in the entire land of the rising sun; perhaps largest in Asia as …
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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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Greatness Within // BMW M5 E34 on BBS
“True beauty comes from within,” as it’s often said. True quality, therefore, should also come from the inside. A jar of Nutella has never looked too different from the other chocolate spreads on the shelves. It’s the same gooey, brownish-looking paste filled inside a plastic jar. But to those who’ve tasted its greatness, Nutella is a totally different breed of …
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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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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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LEVEL one JAPAN // Night Photoshoot
I’m pretty sure you’ve seen one of the crews’ cars in Instagram or StanceNation before. Easily identified by the LEVEL one windshield stickers, the crew has become famous for their head-turning aggressive fitment builds. Consisting of mostly S2000s, but also involving other makes such as Honda, Lexus, Nissan, Acura and BMW. So astonishing, yet aren’t even actively recruiting new members. …
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High Taste // Mercedes Benz CLS on ADV.1
Should you follow your minds, or should you listen more to others’ opinions? Too often in this car culture we’re living in, we’re worried about what others are thinking about our cars. Will it get enough likes on Instagram? Or will it be way too subtle to be talked about? A constant battle of going against the current while still …
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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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Along the Line // Nissan GT-R on Advan
Ahh, another Godzilla at HnP. Aside from the overgrown irradiated lizard with glowing fins and devastating breath, it is also the popular nickname for the GT-R. Given how large these overgrown Skylines have become and their highly-muscular performance, ‘Godzilla’ moniker surely sounded right. Continuing the R34’s success wasn’t exactly an easy task, given how well the world has praised the …
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Iconic JDM Duo // Hikaru’s R32 GT-R and Kenzi’s STI S203 on TE37SL
HnP Team captured two iconic JDM duo during their Tokyo trip. One is an R32 GT-R and the other Subaru STI S203, both aggressively lowered on TE37SL’s.
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Subtle Speeds // BMW M3 Sedan on Vorsteiner
One generation of M3 worth to be remembered is this last-V8 version: the E9x. It is also the last M3 to come in two different platforms: 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan. Undoubtedly, the 2-door version is way much more popular here on our streets, making the 4-door a very rare sight. However, Charles J has managed to capture one that …
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