In case you’re a long-time Speedhunters reader, you’ll know that I’ve a deep fascination with automobile areas. I’m all the time excited to see how lovers from all over the world mix their love for automobiles with their ardour for structure.
I’ve made some extent to go to as many personal car-centric areas as potential since first trying out Chiba-san’s dwelling in Tokyo in 2020. Whereas some have been off-limits to my digicam, 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 certainly one of 10 models in a not too long ago developed space, with two already occupied – one by a Lamborghini service heart, 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 extra space for each industrial and housing developments.
As Mr. Jedm’s automobile assortment grew, it started spilling over into a number of areas, prompting the thought of making a devoted area to accommodate his automobiles. However, as you’ll see, merely storing them was by no means the total imaginative and prescient.
The Storage
Once 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 format.
Upon getting into via large sliding glass doorways, you’re greeted with good 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 models 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 friends after they cease by. This tremendous clear 911 GT3 Touring in Sign Yellow was one such customer.
As for the automobiles, they symbolize a fraction of Mr. Jedm’s intensive assortment. There’s a mixture of European exotics, like a Techart 992 Turbo S GTstreet Flyweight (certainly one of solely 19), however make no mistake: this can be a true JDM fanatic’s paradise.
An ideal instance of that arrived whereas I used to be taking pictures the storage: a set of Nismo LM GT-1 wheels in near-mint situation. These received’t be used on a automobile anytime quickly – not 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, good for watching automobile movies on the large display.
The adjoining kitchen is well-equipped for prepping meals and drinks. I could have examined it out by cooking up a number of kilos of Spaghetti alla Carbonara…
The complete wall dealing with the couch space is basically 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 had 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 fully inventory, unmodified pink JZA80 Toyota Supra – a automobile that even Max Orido admired throughout his go to. The actual 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 collection of EV scooters – good for a pleasant race along with your buddies out entrance.
Occasion Downstairs, Enterprise Up Prime
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 friends and guests signal.
The second flooring is simply as expansive as the primary, nevertheless it’s extra of a personal space – ideally suited 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 workforce meet.
I couldn’t assist however giggle on the wholesome stash of race fuel specified by the small lounge space.
In fact, there’s a large 110-inch display for shows… or, you realize, automobile movies.
Whereas it’s a very good surroundings 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 unusual workplace. It’s embellished with a 3-meter-high mural of BNR34 Skyline GT-Rs, one thing I needed to cease and marvel at for a second. I nearly shed a tear, reflecting on my life selections and dreaming of getting one thing comparable in my very own man cave sooner or later. Classic, well-fed Italian kidney, anybody?
Mr. Jedm’s sanctuary continues to be a piece in progress, along with his workplace subsequent on the listing to be crammed with the numerous automotive collectibles he’s picked up over time.
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’s some absolute gold on this assortment. However for now, I hope you’ve loved this newest chapter in our storage home/area collection.
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