In the event you’re a long-time Speedhunters reader, you’ll know that I’ve a deep fascination with automobile areas. I’m at all times excited to see how lovers from world wide 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 potential since first testing 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 point out you falls squarely into the latter class: Welcome to JEDM Storage in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Positioned in Pantai Indah Kapuk 2, or PIK 2, simply outdoors the guts of Jakarta, JEDM Storage sits on a big plot of land. It’s certainly one of 10 items in a just lately developed space, with two already occupied – one by a Lamborghini service middle, 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 more room for each business and housing developments.
As Mr. Jedm’s automobile assortment grew, it started spilling over into a number of areas, prompting the concept of making a devoted house to accommodate his vehicles. 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 getting into by huge 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 vehicles to be displayed.
To your proper, six extra vehicles sit on the ground. Above them, 5 industrial-sized air-con items preserve 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 vehicles out and in of the storage and accommodate company after they cease by. This tremendous clear 911 GT3 Touring in Sign Yellow was one such customer.
As for the vehicles, they signify 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 capturing 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 sooner or later. It makes my obsession with GT-Rs appear to be a passing curiosity by comparability.
Gentleman, This Method, Please
Whereas the constructing may simply have been only a space for storing and maybe in a position to 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, good for watching automobile movies on the massive display screen.
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 whole 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 must 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 house would preserve you occupied for hours.
One spotlight was the utterly inventory, unmodified crimson 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 wonderful use of the house beneath 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.
Celebration Downstairs, Enterprise Up Prime
On my manner upstairs, I couldn’t assist however smile once I noticed the inventory GR Yaris hood that Mr. Jedm had all 2004 Elite Showcase company and guests signal.
The second ground is simply as expansive as the primary, however it’s extra of a non-public space – perfect for work and rest.
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 a large marble convention desk the place Mr. Jedm and his staff meet.
I couldn’t assist however snicker on the wholesome stash of race fuel specified by the small lounge space.
After all, there’s a large 110-inch display screen for shows… or, , automobile movies.
Whereas it’s a very good atmosphere for work, I can’t think about getting a lot performed with so many unbelievable vehicles simply outdoors the window. I’d want blinders.
When the workday is finished, Mr. Jedm has carved out a non-public house 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 virtually shed a tear, reflecting on my life decisions and dreaming of getting one thing comparable 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 stuffed 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 may be 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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