In case you’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 fanatics from all over the world mix their love for vehicles with their ardour for structure.
I’ve made a degree 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 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 guts of Jakarta, JEDM Storage sits on a big plot of land. It’s considered one of 10 models 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 like 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 thought of making a devoted area to deal with his vehicles. 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 12 months 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 automotive 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 hold 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 characterize a fraction of Mr. Jedm’s intensive 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 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 – at the least 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 seem to be a passing curiosity by comparability.
Gentleman, This Manner, Please
Whereas the constructing may simply have been only a cupboard space 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 automotive movies on the large display.
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 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 have been custom-made for a previous venture.
All of the automotive present awards and scale fashions peppered all through the area would hold you occupied for hours.
One spotlight was the utterly inventory, unmodified purple 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 direction of the staircase, you’ll discover a choice of EV scooters – excellent for a pleasant race together with your buddies out entrance.
Get together Downstairs, Enterprise Up Prime
On my approach 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 ground is simply as expansive as the primary, but it surely’s extra of a personal space – preferrred for work and leisure.
That stated, 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 automotive.
The centerpiece is an enormous marble convention desk the place Mr. Jedm and his staff meet.
I couldn’t assist however chortle on the wholesome stash of race gasoline specified by the small lounge space.
In fact, there’s an enormous 110-inch display for shows… or, you recognize, automotive movies.
Whereas it’s a really excellent surroundings for work, I can’t think about getting a lot accomplished with so many unbelievable vehicles 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 decisions and dreaming of getting one thing related in my very own man cave sooner or later. 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 crammed with 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 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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