Against The Current // E90 on Volk Rays G12
German vs Japanese. What’s your take on these two countries when it comes to cars? Are the Germans always better at vehicular engineering compared to the Japanese? Has the phrase “German Engineered” become no more than one of those overly used promotional materials? Then how could you explain the dominance of Japanese cars at third-party vehicle-reliability-ranks such as J.D. Power’s …
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The Ace // Davin’s Scirocco on ADV.1
The day the Scirocco 1.4 was launched was the day that has transformed the two-door hatchback/coupe market in Jakarta forever. Gone are the days of expensive two-door cars. With the Roc’s ‘twincharger’ system and seductively good looks, it’s hard not to look away from it from a new car buyer’s perspective. Costing just a few millions Rupiah more than a …
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A Voyage // Ian’s F30 on VMR
As we were planning our Bangkok trip last June, we made a few appointments with both local communities and Indonesian car lovers who were residing there. Upon checking our Facebook likers and instagram followers for Thai fans, we bumped into Ian’s post of his car in instagram – the F30 you’re looking at today. Turns out he’s a fellow Indonesian, …
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Permaisuri Thursday // Jaguar XKR-S on Forgiato
You can tell that things are getting pretty serious when a manufacturer has stuffed pairs of 380mm-front and 376mm-rear disc brakes on their production ride. With engine outputs surpassing even that of Jaguar’s own XJ220 supercar from the early 1990s, this feline we have today has surely been raised in the wild. Born to brawl with the AMG’s and the …
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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 …
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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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Show Off // Ricky’s Civic Type R on BBS
You might’ve seen this Type R being featured on our site some time ago (link). Quick, cunning, and precise are the distinctive factors of this track-intentioned Civic. Today Charles J sent me these pictures showcasing the latest mods that have been installed on the car. Performance-wise, things have generally stayed the same. These recent upgrades have been focused at the …
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May the Sun Set // Dennis’ Evolution X on TE37SL
I wake up everyday finding myself checking out latest posts from Jalopnik, Speedhunters, Canibeat and StanceNation. Daily updates from these sites have pretty much given me the latest info on new car releases, the hottest wheels in the scenes and most recent automotive events around the world. Years after years have passed with such a routine and sometimes things are …
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Raucous // 2JZ 3.4L Supra on Wedsport
Here’s a post for all you Japanese muscle car fans out there. Let me start this one off by throwing two hard facts to you: Tarox 10-pot brakes on its feet and a 2JZ-GTE 3.4L as its heart. Uncompromisable performance is obviously the top priority of this fast and furious machine. Look at the mod list at the bottom of …
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Permaisuri Thursday // Subaru Impreza WRX STI on Advan
Meet the Subaru Impreza WRX STI. As lengthy as the name might be, it’s actually gotten some real punches under its sleeves to live up to that name. With more than 300HP to start with, it’s not often to find these boxer STI beasts turned into horsepower monsters. However, what we have today is more of a mint-looking well maintained …
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Bad Boy // Telesto Grigio BMW E60
What if. What if you have all the time and money in the world to build the cars of your dreams. Anything. Any car. Any wheels. Any color you can think of. Any price. Would you buy a Veyron and call it a day? Would you hunt down the first car you’ve ever owned and purchase it back for all …
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Know Your Roots // Franky’s Stream RSZ on Volk Rays
Should lambos be bagged? Are excessive cambers pointless? What about air suspension? A lot people these days are bashing too much on what other people are doing to their cars, with arguments ranging from “ruining cars” to “doing expensive wastes”. Is it a good decision to ruin a Subaru’s ability in tackling terrains by lowering the car so much that …
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Rarity // S2000 VGS Edition on Enkei
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” (Walt Disney) Dreams set the goals while efforts take you there. Most of the gearheads I’ve met have had some sort of a childhood dream car. Some dreamed of owning the 1:1 Ferrari from the 1:43 scale they used to play with. Others dream about restoring …
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True Black // Matte Black GT86 on BC Forged
For most people, the easiest and most attractive way to be different in the kaleidoscope of car culture is to have bright unusual colours painted over the car’s body. Edbert’s Odyssey, for example, demonstrates how the attractive red candy paint has transformed the family van into a stylish VIP ride. Some, however, are going the exact opposite route. Murdering out …
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Bringing Back the Fun // Toni’s GT86 on BC Forged
Tetsuya Tada is his name and he’s the chief engineer, the mastermind, behind Toyota’s latest reinvention of an affordable sports car: the GT86. It all started when Mr Tada, who was working at Toyota as a chasis engineer at that time, received a phone call from Mr Toyoda (then Toyota Vice President). Mr Toyoda presented him with the opportunity to …
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Permaisuri Thursday // GTI MKV on BBS CH-R
Tried and true. GTI and the BBS name must’ve been two of the most related brands in the Indonesian watercooled VW scene. Today Permaisuri sent us over these pictures of a white MKV GTI wearing the 19″ BBS CH-R wheels. Combined with KW Springs, these 19-inchers are looking just right. Perfect setup for a daily driven car. On top of …
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Show Off // GT86 on Volk Rays
The making of cars these days are often very similar to the making of films. Some were built under low costs and budgets with the expectations of having high margins. Others were built so roughly and unthoroughly by the designers, with timely market entry becoming the only priority. Few are, however, built to represent the rebirth of legends. Designed, built …
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Show Off // GT-R R35 on Volkracing
It’s been a while since we posted Japanese cars on the site. BMW’s have been filling up our most recent posts! However, yesterday Permaisuri sent us this aggressive looking GT-R R35 sitting on a set of 20″ Volkracing G12 wheels. Forged 1-piece construction and thin spokes design have made this G12 to be one of the lightest and strongest Japanese …
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The Apex // Skyline on Nismo Edition Volk
The more I get to know the Indonesian car culture, the more I feel like I’m becoming a part of the minority. I despise wannabes (Lancer with Evolution badge? Stay away), I don’t personally like body conversions (Lancer to Ferrari? You’re fooling yourself), I pay 0 respect to those 5 Series diesels wearing M5 badges, I’ll say you’re cheap if …
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