Anti-Gravity // Mercedes-Benz A250 on Vorsteiner
‘Weight reduction’ is the common norm nowadays. Computers used to be as heavy and big as a bus; yet now you can fit one on the palm of your hands. I used to be fat myself; now I’m slimmer, thanks to a consistent diet program. Cars used to be really heavy back then; yet thanks to the advances in technology, …
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Quietly Exciting // Gavin’s Vortech-supercharged BRZ on SSR
The BRZ. The perfect starting point for anyone wanting to delve deeper into the world of automotive customisations. It drives fast without being fast; so it’s safe. It has an uncompromisingly well-balanced chassis, making it easy to handle. And it has the looks praised by enthusiasts and bystanders alike. Making it perfect beginner’s car to bring into car meets and …
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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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Nuvolks Bandung First Anniversary // Photo Coverage
Last month, on 25 March 2015, we’ve had the chance to visit Nuvolks Bandung’s first anniversary gathering. Also attended by many Volkswagen enthusiasts from Jakarta, the ‘Dusun Bambu’-bound event became one huge meeting place for plenty of Nuvolks members and friends. Here are several captures that Charles J took on that day. The packed gathering became a witness to the …
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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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Exponentially Exclusive // Lexus IS300 on VIP Modular
We all know that ‘wants’ are the driving factor behind every good company’s product line, often giving birth to innovative creations never seen before. A watch, for example, started its life in the 15th century as mere time keepers. These days, however, strong ‘wants’ for luxury has birthed some of the most delicately crafted timepieces the world has ever seen. …
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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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#MORNINGFLICK 2015 Official Coverage Part 2
Continued from our Part 1 article, here’s the #MORNINGFLICK 2015 Part 2 photo coverage! From Supra to Tesla, it’s definitely the kind of gathering that Jakarta has never, ever seen before. Photography by: Charles J Mobile: +6287886807762 Email: jhons.charles@gmail.com Richard A Instagram: @richardandrianto Email: richard.andrianto@gmail.com
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#MORNINGFLICK 2015 Official Coverage Part 1
It’s finally here, this is our official coverage for #MORNINGFLICK 2015 movie gathering! With over 1,100 participants and more than 500 gorgeous cars, it’s one of those events we simply couldn’t get enough of! From properly static/aired-out fitment builds, to mind-blowingly fast JDM performance builds, to restored classics and lavishly tuned exotics, it’s the kind of gathering Jakarta has never, …
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Inherited Taste // Ervan’s E350 on Vorsteiner
Undeniably, HnP has been getting more and more BMW features lately; reflecting the brand’s uprising popularity among our nation’s car-enthusiasts. Yet today I’m going to show you the other emperor of German luxury machines: the mighty Mercedes Benz. Straight from USA, this is Ervan’s 3.5L E350 AMG that’s been charmingly customised for his daily drives. A synonym for luxury. Don’t …
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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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#MORNINGFLICK 2015 // Teaser
The idea was simple. Car enthusiasts + Furious 7 = #MORNINGFLICK 2015. The final result? Nothing short of a greatness overload. With over 1,100 participants joining from all ages, coming in riding all kinds of cars (classic Jaguar E-Type to airbagged E30 to tuned Aventador), it was a gathering that surprised many of us. Hundreds of cars started flooding in …
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Performance Blueprint // Garrett-swapped GTI on HRE Vintage
Renovating a house is a complicated process. If you think that it is as easy as giving general ideas to contractors and hoping for the best to happen, you’d better think again. There are dimensions, there are styles, there are materials and there are plenty more of everything else. A lot of things can go wrong if done without a …
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Reach Out LA // Charity Luxury Autoshow
The Rho Upsilon (Pepperdine University) Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi fraternity is back again this year with their charity luxury autoshow. Held last weekend March 28th, 2015, the event was a continued success to their yearly autoshows. Paul Walker’s Reach Out Worldwide foundation became their charity partner this year, and therefore inspired the 2015 show’s ‘Reach Out LA’ name. Participated …
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Elite Driving Club // Indonesia’s First Private Automotive Member’s Club
Last week we’ve had the opportunity to visit one of the latest automotive breakthroughs in Jakarta: the Elite Driving Club, Indonesia’s first membership-only sportscar club. It’s an entirely fresh concept never-before-seen within our entire nation. Under the Elite Driving Club program, paid members are entitled to the ‘ownership’ of these luxurious sportscars, ranging from Lotus Evora to the Cayman R. …
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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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F Series Indonesia 1st Anniversary // 2015
The first quarter of 2015 has become a witness to some of the greatest car clubs celebrations we’ve ever seen. From Indo MINI Club anniversary, to MOCI’s first track day of the year, to this F Series 1st anniversary that we’ve also participated in. Held last week 21st March 2015 at Serpong, it was attended by a diverse array of …
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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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One Hot Shot // Golf MK7 on ADV.1
Surakarta (Solo), for one, has truly surprised me by its properly done modified rides we’ve posted to HnP. From boosted GT86 to the Volk Racing 335i featured couple of days ago. Today, the little city has yet again broke my traditional beliefs in its car culture with this lavishly styled Golf MK7. The VW Golf was first introduced in 1974 …
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