Show Off // F10 5 Series on DPE
The DPE SP-SC7 is surely a perfect example of well-executed concave wheel design. It’s got the lines, depths, and finishings that have created a very techy and 3D-looking wheel. Such popular and favorited design, however, has a rather unpleasant drawback: the rise of replicas. I’ve seen a lot of similarly designed wheels (most are replicas wearing DPE center caps) on …
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Another Side of Turbine // Donny’s E36 Update
Some like OEM parts. Others like crazy fitments. Most like branded parts. Few can understand classic cars. Throughout my year in developing hawk’n’poke, I’ve met countless different kinds of Indonesian automotive enthusiasts. From successful business owners to tight-on-budget high school students, I’ve seen and appreciated their various views towards automotive modifications. I’ve met young people who are uncommonly huge fans …
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Show Off // 5 Series F10 on Modulare
I’ve just received another highend combo from Permaisuri: A BMW 5 Series F10 rolling on a set of 21″ Modulare wheels. There’s no doubt that the brushed finishing on these large wheels has managed to attract the right amount of attention every time. They’re not too flashy nor striking, which is good, in serving as an extension to the F10’s …
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Double Chills // Alvin’s Frozen Grey M3 on Blue TE37SL
Can you name any other two-letter car model that can match the M3’s personalities of sportiness and road-going performance? I bet you’ll be having a hard time doing so. Some say it’s the shortest yet most recognizable car model synonymous with benchmark-setting high-performance capabilities. Handling, power, aesthetics, and histories, the M3 has it all. Despite this fact, BMW hasn’t actually …
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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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Different Shade of Grey // 325i E90 on BBS
Go ahead and look up at what most people say in regard to having grey as a car color. It’s as colorless as white and black. Yet white has become such a sporty color and black is still in its eternal people’s-favorite-color state. So what about grey? If black is cool and white is hot, what about grey? Well, let’s …
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Show Off // F30 3 Series on Fifty 5ive
I’m sure not many of you have heard of the name Fifty 5ive. Well, for one, they’re proud of themselves being a small company and yet very focused on new designs and innovations. They produce custom one-piece and three-piece forged wheels. Custom to the point where you could even bring your own design to them and have it built especially …
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Show Off // F10 M5 on DPE
Permaisuri has done it again. Another brand new performance ride that has been dressed up with a set of DPE wheels. Looking at the number of customers that roll into the shop everyday, it seems that it has become the norm for Indonesians to install branded aftermarket wheels on a brand new car. Some has even arrived still on top …
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Show Off // Vorsteiner X6M
4,395CC. Twin-turbo V8. 555HP. 500 lb-ft. Those are stock X6M’s performance figures that will put E92 M3’s numbers in shame. Reaching 0-100 in 4.7s inside a 2.38 tonne crossover is surely an experience like no other. Oh, and I should tell you as well that the X6M we are showing off today is far from stock. It has Akrapovic exhaust …
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Future Classic // Eduard’s AC Schnitzer 330i E46
Whenever I see one of those nicely restored E30 3-series on the street, I always find them ultimately inspiring. Get real, today is 2012 and even the latest E30 is 20 years old already. Seeing one that’s been well maintained and fitted reminded me just how much of automotive passions are out there among Indonesians. This E46 we are featuring …
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Behind the Scene // M Addiction
This would be the first time for us to post a ‘Behind the Scene’ article from one of our featured shoots. After discussing with Charles and getting his permissions, I decided to post these images up. Relying on a borrowed camera and no-pro photography skills, I hope these pictures can give you an idea of what’s going on during our …
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The M Addiction // Tuned M3 and M5
Turns out I was quite right regarding the number of modified BMW M3 in Indonesia. There seems to be more of the modified ones on the road rather their stock counterparts. Some have even been fully tricked out like this one we are featuring today. Note that this particular M3 is Frozen Grey in color, with a satin-like matte finish …
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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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Dual Tone // F10 5 Series on BC Forged
I tell you, writing articles almost every single day and picking an interesting aspect of a car to talk about have never been easy. Reading the articles are definitely easy. Writing? Not so much. That’s why, while I was looking for an inspiration around this stunning BMW F10, I was struck by an idea. Perhaps I can actually make my …
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Alluring // Richard’s BMW Performance E90
Concave wheels have become extremely popular these days. Emerging wheel companies rely on them to create outstanding offerings, while the established ones have updated their line up with more alluring concave designs. Even OEM has now been offering concave designs for their wheels, like the BMW Performance 313 wheels you’re looking at right now. Doesn’t this whole concave trend intrigue …
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Executive Speedster // 325i LCI BMW Performance
At first sight, you might’ve thought that the ride we have here seemed quite similar to other commonly found BMWs. It’s got four doors, it’s a 3 Series, and aesthetically there’s nothing too gaudy about it. No fancy branded wheels, no aggressive fitment, no colorful body wraps; there’s absolutely nothing about it seems out of place. The modifications, in fact, …
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One Fine Eurokar // BMW E90 LCI
These days, inspirations for automotive modifications can come from anywhere; it is unlike the old days when people had to rely solely on import and local magazines as the media. The current widespread availability of the internet has allowed enthusiasts to share their passion and inspirations across borders. The build of this particular E90 LCI is one of those that …
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A Man’s Passion // Alpina 7 Series
Today’s post is an absolutely spectacular material.
Read MoreWhite Point // ADV.1 BMW E90
Another set of properly fitted ADV.1 wheels this time! BMW 3-Series E90 milik Kemas ini sent in by Winston (for the pictures) and Ilham (for the video).
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M Performance Day III // Part 2
Pada article Part 2 ini, tim hawk’n’poke berkunjung ke Sirkuit Sentul untuk menampilkan runtutan acara utama M Performance Day III 🙂 Setibanya para peserta di Sirkuit Sentul, acara pun dibuka dengan registrasi yang kemudian dilanjutkan dengan opening ceremony khusus untuk para M Cars, diawali dengan donuts-drifting oleh beberapa kendaraan peserta. Berbagai M Safety Cars pun disediakan oleh panitia untuk memastikan …
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