So JDM what?

[KSC]

Originally Posted by FRiSson

What's the other 10% buy it for?

Enthusiasts. I'm an old man, far from a ricer, and while it never fully panned out, I've always planned on doing a S13 conversion on a 240. It wasn't going to have a giant wing, a cheap body kit, tow hook, or neon of any kind. Just straight up stock. Okay, okay, maybe a bigger turbo/intercooler! Sue me.

Anyway, I've been out of the scene for a while, so unless something has changed and the term "JDM" has evolved, I'm not sure why this is considered derogatory now...?

[leon78]

Originally Posted by FRiSson

What's the other 10% buy it for?

A better bolt-on that is at similar value of the competition in that segment.

[Knshro13]

Originally Posted by cfusionpm

People in Japan put Scion and FRS badges on their Toyota GT86. Grass is always greener on the other side.

This. Scion parts are money on the other side as well.

That said, I love my jdm parts. The fact that they are expensive makes it that much better. Smart people wouldn't pay for them.

[leon78]

Originally Posted by KSC

Enthusiasts. I'm an old man, far from a ricer, and while it never fully panned out, I've always planned on doing a S13 conversion on a 240. It wasn't going to have a giant wing, a cheap body kit, tow hook, or neon of any kind. Just straight up stock. Okay, okay, maybe a bigger turbo/intercooler! Sue me.

Anyway, I've been out of the scene for a while, so unless something has changed and the term "JDM" has evolved, I'm not sure why this is considered derogatory now...?

You sir are a 10%'er....thank you....as I was talking hard parts...not cosmetics....take note folks.

[Chewie4299]

I just find that when I look at some of the vendor classified forums, particularly in the cosmetic modification area, EVERYTHING is advertised as JDM or JDM Style.

JDM window visors, JDM taillights, JDM this, JDM that, oh and a JDM bumper sticker as well....

Little ridiculous.


Edit: I may have made up the bumper sticker.

[PANDA86]

Some enthusiast would like to stay close to its original domestic market, in this case “JDM” Japanese Domestic Market.

I myself was born and raised in Japan (Japanese/American), and always looked to the United States for goods to have and to collect such as movie, clothing, cars and brand items, etc. I love Harleys, old school vintage rides, and classic American movies which Japan does not produce, yet I also love Japanese goods. I guess it just depends on style, usage, originality, function and sometimes the rarity for that certain item.

Some of the vehicles that I’ve owned in the past had both style blended together to express my passion for who I’am, where I came from and where I’am now. I’m not all that particular to a set brand; rather combine together what flows together well.

Yes, I like JDM, USDM and EURO JDM…

[wbradley]

Perhaps if I spent time in Asia or read JDM magazines or something I would care/ have sentiment about having white marker lights or no side reflectors in otherwise stock taillights, Japanese branded bolt ons etc. I buy what I see as having value and quality. Doesn't matter country of origin. If there is an apples to apples quality/value upgrade then it might be worth the extra trouble. What do I know, in the 90's I had all kinds of Vtecs not even knowing I had Vtecs.

[JB1]

People shouldn't worry about what other people want or want to pay for something. Mind your own business and do up your car the way you want.

[Demandred7]

I just wish that we had the cornucopia of selection and customization that they have over there. Take a look a Nigel's JDM Autoparts and you see so much variety - albeit an expensive variety, but, variety nonetheless. I still haven't seen any availability (at least here in Canada) of Spoiler, fog lights, a JDM TRD exhaust, shift knobs,......Granted, most of these are available to some degree from non-OEM sources, but, still frustrating that Scion has made itself to be a brand for customization, I am just not seeing it.

[LeeMaster]

I buy JDM because it stands out from the rest of the crowd. When everyone starts going JDM, I go back to stock. I am unique and different and follow my own trend, to me that's what JDM offers, to look different from everyone else.

Same goes to those Japs, they want to be different from their OEM counterparts by re-badging to Scion FRS and buying those USDM chrome headlights(No offense).

[dori.]

JDM simply means anything made for Japanese cars in their home market.

In the US it started as a movement where using Japan exclusive parts was a way to make one's car unique. But it's been blown out of proportion in the last few years because of bandwagonning and clever parts marketers.

At any rate, I have no problem using parts made in any region on my car. Shit, I already have US made parts and oem JDM stuff on my car.

As long as they are good quality and they function I couldn't care less.

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by LeeMaster

I buy JDM because it stands out from the rest of the crowd. When everyone starts going JDM, I go back to stock. I am unique and different and follow my own trend, to me that's what JDM offers, to look different from everyone else.

Same goes to those Japs, they want to be different from their OEM counterparts by re-badging to Scion FRS and buying those crappy USDM chrome headlights.

thats not following your own trend. thats going against the grain. you are as equally influenced by others as people following trends. following your own trend would be buying what you like regardless of its popularity and sticking with it because its what you like.

[SloS13]

Caring about JDM usually ends at around age 28ish.

I'm an old fart and can give a rat's ass about JDM or clear sidemarkers, painting tail-lights, loud, heavy stereos, 3" exhausts on an N/A car, fancy tow hooks and hanging stuffed animals from the undercarriage.

[jadewbj]

I tend to gravitate to the "JDM" stuff just because in a lot of cases they make better products. Same reason I don't buy American cars like Chevy and Ford. They just seem to lack the refinement and quality of the Japanese brands. Even if the car is built in a US factory it is run under Japanese management and mentality.

I don't exclusively by JDM stuff, heck I have a motiv concepts front pipe on the car and love it. They make an excellent product at a great price and take pride in their work.

I like parts that have been proven on a track or at least developed from information gained from racing. Most of the JDM brands like Tein, Volk, Project Mu, Endless and such are being used in multiple racing series.

I admit I also like the little bit of status that comes with the name. Just like you can buy a Seiko for $300 but to say it is as good as a Rolex is tough to say. They perform the same function but the Rolex is made to a higher standard and also carries brand value.