Velvet Star // Porsche Panamera Turbo S on ADV.1
Supercar What’ll be your initial impression upon hearing the term ‘supercar’? I bet a two-door race-inspired coupe immediately came up in your mind. With the soul of an artist, noise of a beast and speed of a jetfighter. All packed into one super-unique package, always different from the rest. But that’s so 1990s. Nowadays you don’t always have to stick …
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Excitingly Brave // BMW 435i on ADV.1
Red. The colour of luck, energy, warmth and assertive-attitudes. Both in the Eastern cultures and Western studies, red represents one of the most adventurous personalities in existence. Some of the most venomous animals on land came in a wide variety of reds. Flames and fire blazes come in all different shades of red. Unmistakably, researchers have pointed out that red …
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ManBronze // Superbigdot’s MINI on ADV.1
The MINI. A well-known icon around the world; its heritage started from the original Morris MINI, which was built by British Motor Corporation. Ever since it was first brought to public in 1959, the MINI has become an instant hit thanks to to its functional interior and stylish exterior. Now, let’s move on to the present day MINI, the successor …
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Driven Machines // Nara’s ADV.1 Q5 and Sidharta’s BBS A4
Vorsprung durch Technik. A slogan used by Audi, the famous German car maker, ever since the 1980s. The term itself translates into “Advancement through Technology” in English. What’s that supposed to mean? Well, clearly the company has been focusing on groundbreaking technologies to promote its premium brand. From Quattro all-wheel drive, lightweight modular construction, to the uniquely Audi design, the …
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Performance Legacy // Porsche TechArt 911S on ADV.1
“Design must be functional, and functionality must be translated into visual aesthetics without any reliance on gimmicks that have to be explained,” said Ferdinand A. Porsche, the designer of the first 911. His statement, in essence, is the 911 principle – a proof to the company’s strong roots to all things functional. All about performance and how aesthetic designs are …
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Upper Limit // Henry’s Porsche 911S on ADV.1
Eighty-three years ago, 25 April 1931, was the day Ferdinand Porsche established his now-respected German automotive company – Porsche GmbH. Eighty-three years of innovations. Eighty-three years of successes and hardships. One same passion for advanced engineering and efficient engine performance. From building war machines to now building some of the finest highend performance cars out there, ‘Porsche’ has become synonymous …
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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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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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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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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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M Owners Club Indonesia (MOCI) Driving Skills Day // February 2013
Last Saturday 16 February 2013 MOCI held another Driving Skills Day for its members and a couple of other club members (including Nuvolks and Super Car Club Indonesia). JIExpo parking area were filled with these super hot machines on that day, with most owners taking their cars to their limits, having a taste of their rides’ full potentials. It’s called …
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Sportscar Community End of Year Gathering
Last week we got invited to attend the Sportscar Community End of Year Gathering held on 30 December 2012. Sportscar Community being the organizer contacted Nuvolks, 86ID, MINI Club and of course Sportscar Community members to gather around as a final gathering of the year. The members were lined up at Automall area as the meeting place and a convoy …
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204 of 250 // MINI John Cooper Works Championship 50 on ADV.1
Most of you must’ve heard of John Cooper Works as one of the costliest and most lavish trims available for a MINI. These cars have upgraded engines and refined exterior options. In a way, they are beefed-up MINI’s in a racing outfit. John Cooper was the name of the JCW Company’s founder. He was a British racing legend and the …
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Show Off // Porsche Panamera on ADV.1
A few days ago I received an interesting email from one of our readers. Surabaya-born Daniel sent me these pictures of his Porsche Panamera from San Francisco. The license plates themselves reveal a lot in regard to the owner’s background. Look at the Indonesian flag and Garuda on the front license plate, and Surabaya-centric rear plate. Currently in his final …
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Show Off // Panamera on ADV.1
Some say it is merely a stretched out 911. Others say it’s the perfect soccer-mom’s car. Nevertheless, the Panamera has proven itself to be one of the best selling Porsche model for the company. Yes it’s got “two many doors” for a Porsche, and so does the Cayenne; that surely hurts performance. Despite this fact, consumers are still eagerly buying …
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Black and Wild // E92 M3 on ADV.1
I’ve never thought that there’d be so many modded M3 in Indonesia. Especially one that’s as good looking as this one we are featuring today. I mean, the coupe’s already wearing the prominent M badge and it has often been reviewed as one of the most balanced performance cars in the industry. I thought most owners would be satisfied by …
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Old Dog New Tricks // TechArt 991 911 Carrera on ADV.1
The Porsche 911 has always been one of the most praised automotive icon in the industry. When it was first launched in 1964, it instantly became the ‘cool’ sports car that everybody desired. It might not be as quick as the Ferrari, nor as lunatic as the Lamborghini, but its combination of husky performance and peculiar design has managed to …
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Silver Arrow // E Coupe on ADV.1
‘Silver Arrows’ is the nickname that people have been giving to Mercedes Benz cars for decades. Have a gaze at the pointed front facia, the upward bulging rear end and the streamlined side profile on this beautiful silver E Coupe. Every single detail on the exterior of this masterpiece greatly ressembles Mercedes’s core values: iconic, dynamic, and yet ever so …
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Show Off // A4 on ADV.1
There has always been plenty of options in choosing aftermarket wheels for a car. Similar styles can carry large differences in their price tags, depending on the manufacturer of the wheels. Some owners might opt for the best value-to-quality ratio while others stick to the true and most trusted brands. I’ll say both of those options are okay, as long …
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Carbon Freak // ADV.1 Civic
What’s the most mainstream mods to be done on Hondas? A JDM style for sure! Aliran JDM pula sebenarnya yang pada awalnya dipilih the owner dari Civic FD1 yang featured kali ini.
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