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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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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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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The Continentals // Euro Group Shoot
Contrary to the popular belief, I do think that modifying modern cars these days aren’t easy. To get that extra ‘oomph’ from the vehicle without sacrificing something else seems to be almost inconceivable. In a worst case scenario, one can even end up with an inferior item compared to the one which has just left the factory. Lowering your car …
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The AMG Provenance // W212 on ADV.1
Power delivery, handling and sound. These are the three pillars that make up the AMG brand as we know now. Established in 1967 by former Mercedes engineers Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, the company was first founded as a racing engine forge, building custom engines and unofficial accessories for Mercedes Benz’s. Throughout the years, the company has succeeded in …
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Permaisuri Thursday // C Class W204 on DPE
So aggressive, isn’t it? Today Permaisuri sent me these greatly captured C300 W204 wearing C63 body style and a set of gorgeous DPE CST10 wheels. While some people might argue that a C300 shouldn’t be wearing a C63’s bodykit, I’d argue for the contrary. Yes, the C63 is quite a beast to own. It also costs a lot more both …
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Permaisuri Thursday // S212 Wagon on AMG wheels
Despite the very limited population in Jakarta, here we have a the second feature of a Mercedes E-Class S212 Estate! First one was also submitted by Permaisuri some months ago. That one was wearing the prestigious HRE wheels. This time Permaisuri paired the luxury wagon up with a set of OEM+ looking AMG wheels. Seven-luxurious-double-spoke design has enhanced the look …
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Robust // G500 on AMG Wheels
It looks a lot like a bank vault isn’t it? Tall. Boxy. Heavy. Clunky. And, coincidentally, it often functions like one too: carrying valuable celebrities and athletes inside. While it might not be bulletproof nor as techy as Bond’s rides, the G500 does offer the level of comfort and versatility desired by VIPs and wealthy passengers. Whether it be city …
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Permaisuri Thursday // Wide Body Expression R SLK on HRE
Every once in a while we do come across one of those “What is that?” moments. Whether it be some never-seen-before antique wheels, or an unidentifiable classic car that perhaps dated back to the pre-WWII era. Thing is, as much as gearheads as we are, there are still plenty of automotive builds and parts out there that are remotely unknown …
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Permaisuri Thursday // BMW F30 3 Series on BBS CH-R
Following 5 Series F10’s popularity in Jakarta is now the 3 Series F30. We are seeing more and more of these mid sized sedans on the roads, and a lot of them have started to be modified. Today Permaisuri sent us this F30 3 Series installed with a set of 20″ BBS CH-R wheels. Following the F30’s major redesign with …
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BOLD // Widebody Hamann Evoque
Meet the Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover’s quirky designed little SUV. Hip, young, and frankly quite the peculiar child among its siblings; the Bieber of Land Rover’s product line up. With a 2.0 turbo engine comparable to a hot hatch’s and design lines that looked straight out of a scifi movie, the Evoque raised quite a lot of eyebrows when …
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Permaisuri Thursday // C Class on Carlsson Revo
The Euro tuning scene is definitely different compared to others such as the US and Japanese. While US might currently be dominated by concave forged wheels and Japan by slammed VIPs, most Euro tuners stayed true to its upmost respect towards function over form. Take a look at Carlsson, ABT, Brabus, AMG and the like. Most of the wheels they …
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Roller Coaster Ride // Eurocharged 700HP E55 AMG on Radenergie
Burn the rubber. Bite those spines. Blast the ear drums. Smash the speedlimit. Supercars raise their eyebrows staring at this Merc sprinting like a runaway train. This, folks, is the darkroom roller coaster ride hidden behind its very own smiley clown entrance. Pretty much like a broken personality Joker offering you candy while crafting evil plans trying to kill you …
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Bay Bridge Duet // Darien’s 5 Series and Kevin’s E Coupe
A San Francisco duo. Darien, owner of the BMW pictured here, sent me these wonderfully captured pictures overlooking San Francisco Bay Bridge several days ago. He has had the chance to hold a photo session with his friend Kevin (owner of E350 coupe) and had their rides captured by Patrick from QuickWorks. Oh, and if you’re wondering as to why …
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Permaisuri Thursday // 6 Series on Modulare
It takes quite an open mind to accept new car designs/concepts these days. Recently you might’ve seen the extreme Lamborghini Veneno, the flamboyant LaFerrari, the alien-lookalike new Lexus IS, the new Cayman and many others. Oops, the Cayman doesn’t belong there; Porsche is surely one of the most conservative these days. Well, thing is, as designers push out the boundaries …
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Show Off // F10 5 Series on BC Forged
Another set of great pictures sent in by Winston J. As you might’ve noticed, we’ve been updating our logo and watermarks starting yesterday. Hope you’ll like it! Anyway, back to the car. This particular 5 Series has been equipped with Varex exhaust system. Built by Xforce (Australia), Varex is one of those companies offering vehicle-specific and universal exhaust systems that …
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Permaisuri Thursday // S Class on DPE
I first saw these DPE Elite 8 wheels when I posted the Rolls Royce on DPE article. Today, Permaisuri sent me another classy ride sitting on similar set of Elite 8 wheels. It’s the S Class. Thick spokes, luxurious finishing and trustworthy quality; these DPE Elite’s presented itself on par, if not better, than Mercedes’s standard of quality. Check out …
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Bonkers // Fiat Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari
Small, loud, striking, and genuinely expensive. Brembo brakes? Check. Variable exhaust? Check. Limited edition? Check, only 299 units for this yellow version. Sabelt racing seats? Check. All these plus a 180HP Abarth-ft-Ferrari tuned 1.4L engine inside a 1000Kg tiny micro car. Price tag? Last I checked it was around Rp 800 million. “Whoa that’s a hefty price tag,” you’d say? …
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Permaisuri Thursday // E90 on Rays Homura
Let me give you an interesting fact: among Indonesia’s major highend sedans (Mercedes, Audi, and BMW), BMW is the one most often posted at hawk’n’poke. I’m sure this has to do with the number of modified BMW’s out there. We have MOCI, for example, which shows just how much ///M cars are reigning over AMG’s in population. S and RS …
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