When you’re a long-time Speedhunters reader, you’ll know that I’ve a deep fascination with automobile areas. I’m at all times excited to see how fans from world wide mix their love for automobiles with their ardour for structure.
I’ve made a degree to go to as many personal car-centric areas as doable since first trying out Chiba-san’s house in Tokyo in 2020. Whereas some have been off-limits to my digital camera, others haven’t. The place I’m about to point out you falls squarely into the latter class: Welcome to JEDM Storage in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Situated in Pantai Indah Kapuk 2, or PIK 2, simply exterior the center of Jakarta, JEDM Storage sits on a big plot of land. It’s considered one of 10 items in a not too long ago developed space, with two already occupied – one by a Lamborghini service middle, the opposite by a luxurious automobile reseller. JEDM Storage is, for now, the one personal storage within the enclave.
PIK and PIK 2 are very similar to Tokyo’s Odaiba and Ariake districts – areas constructed on reclaimed land to open up more room for each industrial and housing developments.
As Mr. Jedm’s automobile assortment grew, it started spilling over into a number of places, prompting the concept of making a devoted area to deal with his automobiles. However, as you’ll see, merely storing them was by no means the total imaginative and prescient.
The Storage
After I first visited JEDM Storage earlier this yr throughout my journey to Jakarta for the Elite Showcase, I used to be instantly blown away by the structure.
Upon getting into by means of large sliding glass doorways, you’re greeted with excellent symmetry. To your left are 5 automobile lifts, doubling the storage’s storage capability and permitting for 10 automobiles to be displayed.
To your proper, six extra automobiles sit on the ground. Above them, 5 industrial-sized air-con items preserve the area cool and dry – a necessity given Jakarta’s scorching warmth and humidity.
The central space stays open, providing loads of area to maneuver automobiles out and in of the storage and accommodate visitors after they cease by. This tremendous clear 911 GT3 Touring in Sign Yellow was one such customer.
As for the automobiles, they characterize a fraction of Mr. Jedm’s in depth assortment. There’s a mixture of European exotics, like a Techart 992 Turbo S GTstreet Flyweight (considered one of solely 19), however make no mistake: it is a true JDM fanatic’s paradise.
An ideal instance of that arrived whereas I used to be capturing the storage: a set of Nismo LM GT-1 wheels in near-mint situation. These received’t be used on a automobile anytime quickly – no less than not till they’ve had a while to be displayed.
Mr. Jedm’s ardour for Japanese automobiles has no limits. I don’t assume there’s a mannequin he hasn’t owned, pushed, or tuned sooner or later. It makes my obsession with GT-Rs seem to be a passing curiosity by comparability.
Gentleman, This Manner, Please
Whereas the constructing may simply have been only a space for storing and maybe capable of match a dozen extra automobiles, the imaginative and prescient behind JEDM Storage was to create the last word fanatic’s hangout.
Behind the simulator is a lounge space with leather-based recliners, excellent for watching automobile movies on the massive display screen.
The adjoining kitchen is well-equipped for prepping meals and drinks. I might have examined it out by cooking up a couple of kilos of Spaghetti alla Carbonara…
The complete wall dealing with the couch space is actually a JDM wheel museum, with Mr. Jedm’s favourite fashions displayed across the tv. It’s right here that the Nismo LM GT-1s now sit. Together with these GT-1s, my favorites need to be the uncommon set of Buddy Membership P1 Racing wheels, the OG bronze RAYS Volk Racing TE37s, and the carbonized TEs that have been custom-made for a previous mission.
All of the automobile present awards and scale fashions peppered all through the area would preserve you occupied for hours.
One spotlight was the utterly inventory, unmodified crimson JZA80 Toyota Supra – a automobile that even Max Orido admired throughout his go to. The true query is: Will it keep unmodified?
Behind the Supra lies a tranquil Japanese-style backyard, full with water options, making wonderful use of the area underneath the steps.
As you head in the direction of the staircase, you’ll discover a choice of EV scooters – excellent for a pleasant race together with your buddies out entrance.
Occasion Downstairs, Enterprise Up High
On my method upstairs, I couldn’t assist however smile once I noticed the inventory GR Yaris hood that Mr. Jedm had all 2004 Elite Showcase visitors and guests signal.
The second ground is simply as expansive as the primary, however it’s extra of a personal space – preferrred for work and rest.
That stated, the JDM theme continues all through, beginning with this array of mannequin automobiles, starting with the RB26-generation of GT-Rs, together with a white 400R, and ending with some well-known tuner demo machines and the TAKATA Honda NSX GT500 race automobile.
The centerpiece is a large marble convention desk the place Mr. Jedm and his group meet.
I couldn’t assist however chortle on the wholesome stash of race fuel specified by the small lounge space.
In fact, there’s a large 110-inch display screen for shows… or, , automobile movies.
Whereas it’s a really excellent atmosphere for work, I can’t think about getting a lot finished with so many unimaginable automobiles simply exterior the window. I’d want blinders.
When the workday is finished, Mr. Jedm has carved out a personal area for himself – his workplace.
However that is no odd workplace. It’s adorned with a 3-meter-high mural of BNR34 Skyline GT-Rs, one thing I needed to cease and marvel at for a second. I virtually shed a tear, reflecting on my life selections and dreaming of getting one thing comparable in my very own man cave at some point. Classic, well-fed Italian kidney, anybody?
Mr. Jedm’s sanctuary continues to be a piece in progress, along with his workplace subsequent on the checklist to be full of the numerous automotive collectibles he’s picked up through the years.
That is just the start of JEDM Storage, and in future visits, I’ll be diving deeper into the automobiles themselves as a result of, belief me – there may be some absolute gold on this assortment. However for now, I hope you’ve loved this newest chapter in our storage home/area sequence.
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