For those who’re a long-time Speedhunters reader, you’ll know that I’ve a deep fascination with automotive areas. I’m all the time 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 non-public car-centric areas as potential since first trying out Chiba-san’s residence in Tokyo in 2020. Whereas some have been off-limits to my digicam, others haven’t. The place I’m about to indicate you falls squarely into the latter class: Welcome to JEDM Storage in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Situated in Pantai Indah Kapuk 2, or PIK 2, simply outdoors the center of Jakarta, JEDM Storage sits on a big plot of land. It’s one among 10 items in a just lately developed space, with two already occupied – one by a Lamborghini service middle, the opposite by a luxurious automotive reseller. JEDM Storage is, for now, the one non-public 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 business and housing developments.
As Mr. Jedm’s automotive assortment grew, it started spilling over into a number of areas, 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 complete 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 coming into via large sliding glass doorways, you’re greeted with good symmetry. To your left are 5 automotive 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 friends after they cease by. This tremendous clear 911 GT3 Touring in Sign Yellow was one such customer.
As for the automobiles, they signify a fraction of Mr. Jedm’s in depth assortment. There’s a mixture of European exotics, like a Techart 992 Turbo S GTstreet Flyweight (one among 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 taking pictures the storage: a set of Nismo LM GT-1 wheels in near-mint situation. These received’t be used on a automotive 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 suppose there’s a mannequin he hasn’t owned, pushed, or tuned in some unspecified time in the future. It makes my obsession with GT-Rs appear to be a passing curiosity by comparability.
Gentleman, This Method, Please
Whereas the constructing might simply have been only a cupboard space and maybe capable of match a dozen extra automobiles, the imaginative and prescient behind JEDM Storage was to create the final word fanatic’s hangout.
Behind the simulator is a lounge space with leather-based recliners, good for watching automotive movies on the large 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…
Your entire wall going through 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 undertaking.
All of the automotive present awards and scale fashions peppered all through the area would preserve you occupied for hours.
One spotlight was the fully inventory, unmodified crimson JZA80 Toyota Supra – a automotive 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 glorious use of the area underneath the steps.
As you head in the direction of the staircase, you’ll discover a number of EV scooters – good for a pleasant race along with your buddies out entrance.
Celebration Downstairs, Enterprise Up High
On my manner upstairs, I couldn’t assist however smile after I noticed the inventory GR Yaris hood that Mr. Jedm had all 2004 Elite Showcase friends and guests signal.
The second ground is simply as expansive as the primary, nevertheless it’s extra of a personal space – very best for work and leisure.
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 automotive.
The centerpiece is a large marble convention desk the place Mr. Jedm and his crew meet.
I couldn’t assist however snicker on the wholesome stash of race gasoline specified by the small lounge space.
After all, there’s a large 110-inch display screen for displays… or, you understand, automotive movies.
Whereas it’s a very good setting for work, I can’t think about getting a lot executed with so many unbelievable automobiles simply outdoors the window. I’d want blinders.
When the workday is completed, Mr. Jedm has carved out a personal area for himself – his workplace.
However that is no abnormal 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 decisions 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 remains to be a piece in progress, together with his workplace subsequent on the record to be stuffed 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 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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