Showtime // Kiki’s Rocket Bunny 86 on StanceNation Work Wheels
6 August 2015. To enthusiasts residing in certain areas of the world, today (8/6/2015 in US calendar) has already been marked as another ’86’ day, in celebration to the glory of AE86/GT86 generations and often celebrated with 86 meets and trackdays. Following such tradition, we’ve prepared this special GT86 for all of you to admire. Equipped with Rocket Bunny V2 …
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New Ace // Tri’s GT86 on SSR Wheels
Hachi-Roku. Two words that won’t mean a thing to most people. Yet, it has been hailed as an icon among us car enthusiasts. Japanese for “Eight-Six”, it was a nameplate synonymous with fun-thrills and no-frills from Toyota. First introduced in 1983 as AE86, it’s seen plenty of usage in motorsport, both grassroots and pro level, thanks to the huge tuning …
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Speeding Solo // Dicky’s Boosted GT86 on ADV.1
Let me begin this post with an honest statement: I really do think that the Neo-Hachi Roku’s (new 86’s) are amongst the most versatile cars money can buy. No, I’m not talking about how you could drive your entire family comfortably in it, nor about your cross-country trips across the mainland. I’m talking about how seemingly endless the tuning possibilities …
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Halal Biha-RUN 2014 Nuvolks x Indo MINI Club x 86ID // Photo Coverage
To forgive and to forget; to gather and to cherish, all united through a Halal-bihalal. The Halal-bihalal custom has become one of the most look-forwarded opportunities during the Eid al-Fitr period. It is a time where community members and families would gather and celebrate the end of the Ramadan period together. On the hands of automotive communities, this year’s Halal-bihalal …
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Boxer Owners Club Indonesia Morning Run // Photo Coverage
As a platform becomes more and more popular, it’s always guaranteed that there’ll be new platform-based clubs and communities formed around the passion. We’ve seen some increasing number of owners joining the ///M community, the Nuvolks community, Porsche community and so on. Today’s coverage marked the first gathering of yet another newly formed community in Jakarta: Boxer Owners Club Indonesia. …
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Products Showcase // Edition 2
In this edition I’m going to share with you some of the most recent updates from our partners. From KW’s DLC kit for the Porsche Panamera to CarSpa’s professional detailing of a Ferrari FF. Contact us at hawknpoke@gmail.com for partnership inquiries. DPE Elite 22″ for Range Rover Evoque Contact info: Permaisuri Upper class SUV definitely needs upper class wheels. Permaisuri …
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Unmistakable Vision // Bram’s GT86 on BC Forged
It’s the beginning of the year so let me share some interesting insights with you. Close your eyes for a minute. Time travel yourself five years into the future. Imagine yourself driving along the highway. What car will you be driving? Will you be cruising inside the ride of your dreams? A Ferrari? GT-R? RWB? Or will you still be …
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Sportscar Community December Run // Photo Coverage
December proved to be the greatest time for communities to held end-of-year gatherings. While most people were on vacations, car lovers got the opportunity to enjoy a less-congested Jakarta. Just couple of weeks ago we joined the JDM.RUN December cruise, and today I present to you an even larger morning run arranged by Sportscar Community. Held on December 29th with …
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A Nation’s Pride // TRD Indonesia GT86 Concept Car
Toyota. The brand most well-known for its expertise in efficiency, practicality and reliability. All of which are the very fundamental factors that determine the success of mass-produced vehicles. Undoubtedly the company has been very good at it, even perhaps world’s best. But how can the company cater to those consumers whose heads are filled with horsepower figures and whose ears …
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Show Off // GT86 from Bali
Bali. The island of culture, excitement and natural beauties. A prime destination for those seeking getaways from some of the world’s most hectic cities. From beach side parties to mountain top meditations, Bali offered some of the most unique travel experiences that Indonesia has to offer. These days, however, there are different kind of vacationers spending their time at Bali: …
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Pure Bred // Boosted GT86 on Advan
Introduced back in 2012, the Toyota GT86 has become a strong contender in the affordable rear-wheel drive sportcars market. Also known in the US as the Scion FR-S (Front-engine Rear-wheel-drive – Sport), the GT86 has been marketed by Toyota specifically as a blank canvas from which owners can explore the limitless tuning options that are available in the market. Encouraging …
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86ID Morning Run Sept 2013 // Photo Coverage
No doubt the population of GT86s and its cousin BRZs has been growing rather rapidly in our country. Reasonable pricing, Toyota’s practicality, Subaru’s famous boxer engine, have all made these two pairs among the top-of-list for those looking for < Rp 800m coupes. Plus there's a large aftermarket industry which has opened the gate to limitless customization opportunities. Perfectly daily ...
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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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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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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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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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