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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Show Off // Ferrari FF on HRE
It’s the first Ferrari with a four-wheel drive system. It’s the first Ferrari to be officially styled as a shooting brake. It is also one of the few Ferrari’s having ample boot spaces and four seats. What it is, then, seems to be Ferrari’s attempt in stretching out the usability and practicality of its supercar. The FF can practically be …
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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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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 // Mini Countryman on Forgiato
Every time the name Forgiato rings to my ear, I immediately thought of some peculiar, out-of-this-world wheel designs. While most wheel manufacturers are currently obsessed with concaves and others are doing vintage comebacks, this particular wheel company has been paving its own path. Imagine a marathon contestant taking the plunge into the water instead, to pass through the shorter route …
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Vintage Love // Mini Cooper S on HRE Vintage
Yes, finally I get to post this gorgeous Mini which I’ve been a huge fan of for a while. It’s sitting on a set of HRE Vintage 505 wheels. Word around is that it is the one and only set on a Mini throughout the Asian region. Lowered on KW Suspension coilovers and enhanced by Akrapovic exhaust system, this Mini …
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Show Off // SLS 63 AMG on DPE
Just when I thought there hasn’t been any modified SLS 63 AMG in Indonesia, Permaisuri sent me these pictures of a sexy red one wearing dark DPE wheels. Compared to the other exotics, the SLS is definitely quite the peculiar breed. It doesn’t look as quick as the Ferrari, nor as techy as the McLaren MP4-12C. Mercedes has decided to …
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Show Off // Aston Martin Virage on Modulare
Aston Martin. It’s the brand that’s been so closely related to a movie series that’s unmatched by any other brand. It’s the James Bond movies. Ever since the Goldfinger (1964) movie, James Bond has always been found driving an Aston Martin. It is this association that has encrusted the brand with its prominently found prestigious, techy and secretive image. If …
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Show Off // SL500 on Vellano
Mercedes Benz’s design language has got to be one of the most perpetual in the minds of automotive enthusiasts. The curves and lines of every Mercedes Benz cars are always congruent with this design language. May it be the grille, the head lights, or the overall proportion of the car, you can always tell that these cars come from the …
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Show Off // Audi A6 on CEC Wheels
I bet you’ve never heard of CEC wheels before. Me neither. Today Permaisuri sent me this A6 S line sitting on a set of CEC c880 wheels. Uncommon car meets uncommon wheels. Permaisuri has only ever imported 3 sets of these wheels. Claus Ettensberger Corporation (CEC) wheels are made by a tuning company by the same name that has expanded …
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Meant to Be // Evolution X on Advan
Plenty of problems can arise in the process of modifying a car. In most cases, those problems are caused by premature and bad decisions. Let me put it this way. Back then when I was a kid, I once received a Honda S2000 remote control as a gift. It was the fastest RC car I’ve ever had at that time. …
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Show Off // R8 GT on HRE
I know, I know, it’s not Permaisuri Thursday yet. It’s still Tuesday. Today’s post is actually supposed to be regarding the IIMS 2012, a Part 2 coverage. However, Permaisuri has managed to lure me into posting this Stunning R8. It’s not an ordinary R8 either; it’s the limited edition R8 GT, only 333 units worldwide. It’s lighter, faster, and much …
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Show Off // Mini Coupe on DPE
At a glance upon receiving today’s material, I thought the wheels on this Coupe were some sort of BBS RS. However, after a closer look and reading the spec, Permaisuri mentioned that these wheels are in fact DPEs! Closer inspection on these black wheels reveal a very different design compared to the BBS. The DPE RFK has a much more …
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Show Off // Infinity M37 on Rav
I still remember the days when 22″ wheels were only applicable to SUVs; the days when fenders on sedans had to be extremely modified to fit those large wheels. Today, things have gradually changed. As consumers grew their preference towards larger wheels, manufacturers have started producing cars that can accomodate them. Today’s Infinity, for example, has fenders that look picture …
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Show Off // Lexus CT 200h on HRE
When first introduced, hybrid cars were very much thought by petrolheads as being undoubtedly boring. They would say that hybrids were simply intended to fulfill the passion of electrical engineering nerds while completing the checklist of eccentric environmentalists. Apparently, in a way, they were quite true. The first batch of hybrid cars produced seemed to have been designed by geeks …
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The Sweet Spot // Rolls Royce Ghost on DPE
Behold! Today’s ride is the pinnacle of luxury. The magnificence, the delicate craftsmanship, the fine leathers, and even the concealed gizmos; all have been manifested by the idea of ‘delivering simplicity out of complexity’. Every single little detail on this car has been deliberately designed to perfectly exhibit simplicity and purity; despite the complex work that has been done underneath …
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The Proposition // CLS on DPE
A few days ago we posted the Black Bison black-on-black CLS with BC Forged wheels (). It received quite a great response from our viewers and thus today we’re posting another CLS! This time it’s from Permaisuri and it’s quite different from the previous one. The owner went after the sporty elegant look with the car’s overall silver and polished …
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Taintless Legend // R32 GT-R on Weds
The Nissan Skyline GT-R has always been one of the several production cars that were built under a heavy racing influence. Most often than not, this is due to the ‘homologation’ rules that exist in most racing series. That is, a manufacturer can only join the racing series if they use a car that is based on a production model. …
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Show Off // Evoque on 24″ DPE
The Evoque has been the latest Jakarta trendsetter for compact SUV segment lately; found plenty of them roaming the streets of upscale housing complexes. Sharp bodylines, aggressive lights, amusing DRLs, they all add up to a very stylish and concept-car-looking SUV. Price-wise, it is definitely one of the most affordable Range Rover one can buy. Following this popularity, quite a …
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