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Originally Posted by Tk rocket
I have not but let's be realistic here. It's not even a comparison some place in the South compared to California when it comes to import car culture in sheer size when it comes to enthusiasts , amount of shops, Major after market Brands headquarters here and so forth
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It sounds like you have never left SoCal while you were in the US. Northern Virginia is essentially part of DC, and home to a few of the wealthiest counties in the country. It’s not the “boondocks” by any stretch. With that said, Fortune is located outside of Richmond, which is a bit different. But if you didn’t realize, PTuning (who arguably makes the best turbo it for our platform) and Mach V (a huge name in Subarus nationally) are located in Northern VA, and Racecomp Enginnering, Pure Automotive, and IAG are based in Maryland (the North and East side of DC).
Don’t judge a company by their base of location. Some people like the east coast and their lack of CARB rules and other nonsense CA residents have to deal with.
Additionally, many americans do have a tendency to buy from American companies. I for one have prioritized supporting local outfits and American-based companies over JDM in almost every chance I’ve had.