Should 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 fanatics from world wide mix their love for vehicles with their ardour for structure.
I’ve made some extent to go to as many non-public car-centric areas as attainable 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 indicate you falls squarely into the latter class: Welcome to JEDM Storage in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Positioned in Pantai Indah Kapuk 2, or PIK 2, simply exterior the guts of Jakarta, JEDM Storage sits on a big plot of land. It’s certainly one of 10 models in a lately 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 non-public storage within the enclave.
PIK and PIK 2 are very like 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 vehicles. However, as you’ll see, merely storing them was by no means the complete imaginative and prescient.
The Storage
Once I first visited JEDM Storage earlier this 12 months throughout my journey to Jakarta for the Elite Showcase, I used to be instantly blown away by the structure.
Upon coming into by means of huge 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 vehicles to be displayed.
To your proper, six extra vehicles 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 vehicles 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 vehicles, 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: 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 automobile anytime quickly – not less than not till they’ve had a while to be displayed.
Mr. Jedm’s ardour for Japanese vehicles 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 look like a passing curiosity by comparability.
Gentleman, This Approach, Please
Whereas the constructing might simply have been only a space for storing and maybe capable of match a dozen extra vehicles, 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 just a few kilos of Spaghetti alla Carbonara…
Your entire 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 had been custom-made for a previous venture.
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 pink 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 glorious use of the area below the steps.
As you head in the direction of the staircase, you’ll discover a number of EV scooters – excellent for a pleasant race along with your buddies out entrance.
Celebration Downstairs, Enterprise Up High
On my means 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, however it’s extra of a personal space – best for work and leisure.
That mentioned, the JDM theme continues all through, beginning with this array of mannequin vehicles, 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 an enormous marble convention desk the place Mr. Jedm and his staff meet.
I couldn’t assist however snort on the wholesome stash of race gasoline specified by the small lounge space.
In fact, there’s an enormous 110-inch display screen for displays… or, you understand, automobile movies.
Whereas it’s a very excellent surroundings for work, I can’t think about getting a lot carried out with so many unbelievable vehicles simply exterior 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 extraordinary 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 nearly shed a tear, reflecting on my life selections and dreaming of getting one thing comparable in my very own man cave in the future. Classic, well-fed Italian kidney, anybody?
Mr. Jedm’s sanctuary remains to be a piece in progress, together with his workplace subsequent on the listing to be stuffed with 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 vehicles 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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