Why is fortune auto coilovers the go to coils for so many Americans?

[pillbox]

After reading this thread, I've decided to buy my third set of FA coils.

[x808drifter]

Originally Posted by J1Avs

You do know tow hooks are functional for the track, right? They aren’t a style item, except for people who decided they wanted to look like they track.

Also roof racks are widely functional for anyone who DD’s their car and also likes the great outdoors, which is why you see them on so many WRX’s. Race it at the track and take it on a camping trip.

I learned something new though - even tow hooks are “JDM”!

Chassis-mounted wings - also functional.

On a completely different note, you do realize Supreme is an NYC-based company, right? It has absolutely, literally, nothing to do with “JDM”.

I think he's coming from the view that I also have.
For all those things I personally saw them mainly on cars that did not actually need/use them.

100% for looks.
0% function.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by JCW 86

I think the results speak for themselves. If you follow time-attack you should know who Will Au-Yeung is and that he's sponsored by FA.

https://www.motul.com/kh/en/news/eve...eats-the-clock

Going to Japan and beating the Japanese...HKS no less

At his level of downforce, power, and traction control, suspension isn't absorbing the ground, as much as just holding the car up.

Look at all the WTAC cars porpoising and scraping.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Tokay444

A self proclaimed JDM fanboi, that doesn't actually know what JDM means. Imagine my shock.
Guess what. Something can be produced for the Japanese Domestic Market outside of Japan, just like USDM cars can be made in Japan and send to the US.

Now now now Tok you used the word "Domestic" and then screwed it all up.
Stuff made in Japan for Japan is JDM
Stuff made it Japan for export is JEM (for export market)
Stuff that comes into the US from Japan is JIM (for import) once it hits port
Stuff made in the USA for Japan is USEM
Stuff imported into Japan from the US becomes USIM

No imported or exported products can be termed "domestic" even if the parent company itself is based in the importing country.
This is part of what all the tariff debates are about. A Mustang made in the US would be domestic and not taxed. The same car made in Canada (if they went through with the threats) would be considered an import and tariffs would apply even though both are Fords.

Holy crap that is confusing when I see it in print. No wonder people get it messed up.

[Tk rocket]

We all know what the literal definition of JDM is and then it is also a blanket term to signify Japanese brand. The acronym is so convoluted now that it even means Japanese inspired.

[J1Avs]

I particularly enjoy this definition and example on Urban Dictionary:

“The term JDM has long been used to "one-up" a friend or acquaintance at Krispy Kreme car meets and the likes. By adding a JDM item to your "ride" you are instantly "cooler" than your friend's USDM counterpart.”

“mike: dude, I'm so JDM I sleep on the right side of the bed
mike2: yea, well, I'm so JDM I only have a right testicle”

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Tk rocket

We all know what the literal definition of JDM is and then it is also a blanket term to signify Japanese brand. The acronym is so convoluted now that it even means Japanese inspired.

So you spent half the thread stating you only buy "JDM" parts for their made in Japan quality and now you change the definition so that anything "inspired" counts. Well a knock off body kit hand made in a hovel in Lower Solbovia can be "inspired" by Japanese parts so that makes just about everything JDM Yooooo. Many Japanese brand items are not made in Japan whether you like it of not. JDM means domestic and changing the meaning to suit your point doesn't make it better.

[J1Avs]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

So you spent half the thread stating you only buy "JDM" parts for their made in Japan quality and now you change the definition so that anything "inspired" counts. Well a knock off body kit hand made in a hovel in Lower Solbovia can be "inspired" by Japanese parts so that makes just about everything JDM Yooooo. Many Japanese brand items are not made in Japan whether you like it of not. JDM means domestic and changing the meaning to suit your point doesn't make it better.

Every time I respond, I keep asking myself, "WHY AM I STILL RESPONDING?" But it just keeps getting better, and I just can't help myself. This is what happens when I have 6 days off work and nothing better to do with myself...

[wparsons]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

At his level of downforce, power, and traction control, suspension isn't absorbing the ground, as much as just holding the car up.

Look at all the WTAC cars porpoising and scraping.

He's also running secondary springs inside the primary ones instead of bump stops because of the aero loading.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by J1Avs

Every time I respond, I keep asking myself, "WHY AM I STILL RESPONDING?" But it just keeps getting better, and I just can't help myself. This is what happens when I have 6 days off work and nothing better to do with myself...

LOL I always respond. The sillier things get the more I respond. It is an addictions I am sure. I probably should seek counseling.

[J1Avs]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

LOL I always respond. The sillier things get the more I respond. It is an addictions I am sure. I probably should seek counseling.

But only from a certified JDM counselor....

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by J1Avs

But only from a certified JDM counselor....

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by Tk rocket

We all know what the literal definition of JDM is and then it is also a blanket term to signify Japanese brand. The acronym is so convoluted now that it even means Japanese inspired.

basically you're this guy:

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A-ZLqQxfN0[/ame]

[why?]

wow that is horrible beyond description