HnP Photoday // E90ers
Couple of weeks ago we did another HnP Photoday with the E90ers community. We’ve had one with 86ID, Morning Call Bandung, and this time it’s E90ers turn, arranged with the help from Iwan of KW Indonesia. As many as fourteen cars showed up on that day, including a couple of 1M’s, F30 and E46, adding a great diversity to the …
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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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The Marvelous Coupe // 640i on ADV.1
Have you ever wondered what ‘BMW’ stands for? Apparently it’s Bayerische Motoren Werke, or Bavarian Motor Works in English. ‘Bavarian’ because one of BMW’s founding companies was headquartered in Bavaria, and ‘Motor Works’ because it used to specialize in the manufacture of engines/motors, especially aircraft engines. Why aircraft engines? Because BMW was conceived from the merger of three companies, two …
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Simply Crisp // Kenji’s Minty Fiesta on OZ
It’s about time. Perhaps you’ve seen it roaming our streets. Perhaps you’ve stared at it during stance-meets. Or perhaps you’ve even tried to find out who the owner is. As smooth as bubble gums, as mesmerizing as a piece of art. Today I’m presenting you this – Jakarta’s famous Minty Fiesta. Crisp. Spotless. And unique. This is Kenji and his …
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Blue Gem // Didi’s Evolution VIII on Volk Rays
The Evolution. The warrior to the three-diamond-badge’s army of Japanese engineering. Brembo brakes, Recaro seats, Bilstein shocks, Enkei wheels, carbon fibre rear wing. No, these are not the parts that Didi the owner has installed on his ride. Instead, these are the parts that Mitsubishi has given all Evolution VIII owners as its standard package. Fast, nimble and uncompromisable, Mitsubishi …
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Show Off // New Accord on HRE
On today’s Show Off article, I have a build that’s rather unusual. Starting things off, we have car that obviously hasn’t been seen too often on our streets these days – the New Honda Accord. I don’t think I’ve ever seen any other on the road in fact, apart from this one. But what’s most surprising of all is the …
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ONEIGHTEENTH Indonesia Diecast Gathering Sept 14th // Photo Coverage
Just a week after the small gathering we featured, ONEIGHTEENTH held another gathering at Terminal Motor Arteri on September 14th, 2013. Attended by a larger number of members, the gathering showcased a wider variety of collectibles; from BMW Isetta to Pagani Zonda. Scroll over to enjoy the photo coverage and be prepared to drool over these delicately detailed miniatures. The …
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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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Rise and Fall // Babat’s 7 Series on Vorsteiner
This past half-a-decade we’ve been seeing a rapid rise in the number of US aftermarket companies trying to tap into the premium European-cars aftermarket industry. Especially when it comes to wheels/bodykits. With most claiming their products to have been proudly produced “in house” in the United States. Limitless customizations. Exceptional quality. Outstanding marketing strategies. Premium prices. Through stunning product photo-shoots …
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ONEIGHTEENTH Indonesia Diecast Gathering // Photo Coverage
Living in the office for twelve hours a day. Skimming through a rim of papers weekly. Typing a dozen of reports monthly. And then there’re those never ending meetings! Let’s face it, working in the office these days can sometimes be so overwhelming that keeping a proper life-work balance is often difficult. That’s why a lot of us are turning …
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Mod Bugs // Iwan’s E90 3 Series on BBS
Have you ever felt like things are going way out of control between you and your ride? Running on your 10th set of wheels? Repainted your car for the third time? Installed the bigger turbo you’ve never thought you’ll need? Spent more time going to the workshop than going out with your girlfriend? You, then, might have been bitten by …
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The Continental Coupe // Lukman’s E Coupe on BC Forged
From the same owner whose GT86 was featured several days ago, here I bring to you his Mercedes Benz E Coupe. A pair of two-doors. One Japanese. The other being European. Two entirely different breed of coupes. Both has been installed with mods that have boosted up their aesthetics and performance areas. But while the GT86 has been planned to …
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Art in Motion // Ronny’s Phantom Hot Rod
In the world of custom cars, we can often separate mods into two different kinds of styles: the controversial vs the conventional. Aggressive fitment, DUB, Lowrider and VIP styles, for example, can often be found as controversial ones. Pushing out boundaries and going as far as sacrificing performance/function for the sake of looks. All about breaking necks all day. Go …
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Sound of Glory // Arie’s C63 AMG on BC Forged
If there’s ever a car lacking an audio system and yet I wouldn’t be complaining about, it’s going to be the C63 AMG. I’m not entirely sure as to what Mercedes has done in the engine and piping compartment, but the noise that this thing makes is downright magnificent. Rumbly grumps with just the right amount of boom. It almost …
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Against The Current // E90 on Volk Rays G12
German vs Japanese. What’s your take on these two countries when it comes to cars? Are the Germans always better at vehicular engineering compared to the Japanese? Has the phrase “German Engineered” become no more than one of those overly used promotional materials? Then how could you explain the dominance of Japanese cars at third-party vehicle-reliability-ranks such as J.D. Power’s …
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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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Daily Retreat // CLS63 AMG on BC Forged
Supercars. Built to bend physical boundaries using their future-proof technologies and magnificent performance figures. Minimal weight. Maximum output. Incredible downforce. Fancy gadgetries and aerodynamics. However, at the end of the day, these things do make us come up with the question: “can an owner really enjoy and use all those elements in real life on a daily basis? Are you …
Read MoreBangkok International Auto Salon 2013 Video by HnP
Our team went to Bangkok last weekend to capture some of the greatest car scenes in the country. Here’s our first video release, of Bangkok International Auto Salon 2013. More coverage is coming soon!
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Carbon Craze // Stanley’s SLK on BC Forged
These days more and more people are starting to do fancier candy-colors for their wheels. White car on colorful wheels, for example, are becoming common sights these days. I remember seeing a white BMW 1M wearing orange wheels at #MORNINGFLICK the other day. Definitely striking and daring to be different. Despite the attractiveness of those colorful wheels, a lot of …
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Frozen in Time // Ferdian’s Mint M30B35 E28
Another classic car sequel from Winston on today’s menu. You might’ve seen his take on the 1968 Datsun posted several days ago. Today he has sent me yet another classic ride. It’s Ferdian’s 1988 BMW E28 5-Series. Not just another E28 by any means, this particular German time traveler has undergone some serious mods under the bonnet. Let’s have a …
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