In the event you’re a long-time Speedhunters reader, you’ll know that I’ve a deep fascination with automotive areas. I’m at all times 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 non-public car-centric areas as doable since first testing 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 center of Jakarta, JEDM Storage sits on a big plot of land. It’s certainly one of 10 items in a lately developed space, with two already occupied – one by a Lamborghini service heart, 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 industrial 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 house to accommodate 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 12 months throughout my journey to Jakarta for the Elite Showcase, I used to be instantly blown away by the format.
Upon coming into by way of huge sliding glass doorways, you’re greeted with excellent 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 maintain the house cool and dry – a necessity given Jakarta’s scorching warmth and humidity.
The central space stays open, providing loads of house 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 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 automotive 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 appear to be a passing curiosity by comparability.
Gentleman, This Means, Please
Whereas the constructing might 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 automotive movies on the large display screen.
The adjoining kitchen is well-equipped for prepping meals and drinks. I could have examined it out by cooking up just a few kilos of Spaghetti alla Carbonara…
Your 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 venture.
All of the automotive present awards and scale fashions peppered all through the house would maintain you occupied for hours.
One spotlight was the fully inventory, unmodified pink JZA80 Toyota Supra – a automotive 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 house beneath the steps.
As you head in direction of the staircase, you’ll discover a collection of EV scooters – excellent for a pleasant race together with your buddies out entrance.
Get together 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 – best for work and rest.
That mentioned, 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 workforce meet.
I couldn’t assist however snicker on the wholesome stash of race fuel specified by the small lounge space.
In fact, there’s a large 110-inch display screen for displays… or, you recognize, automotive movies.
Whereas it’s a very 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 house for himself – his workplace.
However that is no strange 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 virtually shed a tear, reflecting on my life decisions and dreaming of getting one thing related in my very own man cave someday. Classic, well-fed Italian kidney, anybody?
Mr. Jedm’s sanctuary remains to be a piece in progress, together with his workplace subsequent on the checklist to be full of the numerous automotive collectibles he’s picked up over time.
That is only 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/house sequence.
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