What's with the "JDM" everything?

[Neodeuccio]

Neo, I could have written your OP word for word.

The infatuation with "JDM" stuff is beyond me too.

My entire car is JDM, but I don't think it is of any relevance, nor does it need to be posted about every time I mention my car, unlike some of these JDM Freaks that seem to think having a JDM part makes their car cooler/better/more awesome.

ETA - Am happy to sell some JDM dirt and coins from my fully-hectic JDM-tyte car to the highest bidder!

Thanks, it's nice to know I'm not the only one who thinks it's ridiculous.

 

[Fletch124]

I still have to disagree. My car is Japanese, yes, but it was never intended for sale on the Japanese market. Hence, not JDM.

Regardless, I think we understand each other, even though we don't agree on a definition.

And you still didn't say why you're of the opinion that JDM everything is "FTW".

Built and sold in Japan

Built and sold in the US.

Need I say more?

 

[Neodeuccio]

Um, actually, yes. You've provided a single example of 2 drastically different items as if that somehow justifies something. Try again.

 

[supramk3speed]

Yeah, compare titan parts to that of cheap chinese knock-offs.

 

[supramk3speed]

Also AMS, they are american as well.

 

[nick88]

Ok, I have to admit that I would like to own a set of those... but I'd still end up pulling them out eventually when I put real racing seats in.

I also have the jdm folding mirrors, they suck, you can't see shit, but it fuckin sweet that they fold.

JDM taillights, they are darker and match some paint better, and in my opinoin look better

JDM rear carpet, you can fit a sub in and still tak the targa off and put in the targa holders

JDM climate control, since you are tired of your buttons sticking on the usdm one

JDM steering wheel, cause you don't need cruise.

JDM engines, 1jz enough said.

JDM rain gaurds, cause they don't work

 

[Fletch124]

Um, actually, yes. You've provided a single example of 2 drastically different items as if that somehow justifies something. Try again.

How doesnt it? It simply shows US quality and Japanese quality.. I can compare apples and oranges but it really doesnt matter cause I WILL try and again and show you more shit american quality.


How about this?

Mkiv

Mustang

 

[Fletch124]

Yeah, compare titan parts to that of cheap chinese knock-offs.

We are talking about Japanese parts here.... ahah.. And Chinese parts are crap. Titan doesnt rip off design from Japanese companies... I have yet to see lets say an HKS Ti exhaust thats design was copied by Titan..

 

[Neodeuccio]

How doesnt it? It simply shows US quality and Japanese quality.. I can compare apples and oranges but it really doesnt matter cause I WILL try and again and show you more shit american quality.


How about this?

Mkiv

Mustang

Um, did you happen to notice that that's a USDM supra? Driver's on the left dude. Also, that mustang's a 5.0 foxbody. If you knew anything about them, you'd know that they're stupidly reliable, and capable of making big fucking power. On top of that, they cost half as much as the supras of the same year.


If you had paid attention at all, you would have noticed that I'm not saying that Japanese products are inferior in any way. What I'm saying is that JDM (not Japanese but JDM) parts rarely differ from their USDM counterparts at all, and even when they do, the difference is a matter of personal opinion, not quality.

You apparently are trying to argue this, but as far as I'm concerned, you're failing.

 

[Neodeuccio]

We are talking about Japanese parts here.... ahah.. And Chinese parts are crap. Titan doesnt rip off design from Japanese companies... I have yet to see lets say an HKS Ti exhaust thats design was copied by Titan..

What the hell are you talking about?

 

[IJ.]

Here an Aussie delivered Mk3 is worth more than a JDM Mk3 more as it hasn't be hacked to suit Australian compliance. (Typically done by Neanderthal's wielding big hammers and silicone)

Ditto on not getting the whole JDM craze/obsession

 

[Fletch124]

Um, did you happen to notice that that's a USDM supra? Driver's on the left dude. Also, that mustang's a 5.0 foxbody. If you knew anything about them, you'd know that they're stupidly reliable, and capable of making big fucking power. On top of that, they cost half as much as the supras of the same year.


If you had paid attention at all, you would have noticed that I'm not saying that Japanese products are inferior in any way. What I'm saying is that JDM (not Japanese but JDM) parts rarely differ from their USDM counterparts at all, and even when they do, the difference is a matter of personal opinion, not quality.

You apparently are trying to argue this, but as far as I'm concerned, you're failing.

Sure its LHD but that doesnt mean its USDM... ahaha. It could be Euro.. And if you didnt know there are very few differences between USDM and JDM mkivs... Besides which side the steering wheel is on, and other small odds and ends.

If you didnt notice I was showing you Japanese engineering and design compared to US engineering and design. You tried to make me look stupid by saying I was showing you 2 totally and completely different parts. You obviously knew the Japanese part was of much much higher quality so you had to come up with some excuse.

I was paying attention. If you were paying attention you would have noticed this...

Well if it was made in Japan its JDM. Your mk3 is JDM technically... Plus american made anything really doesnt work or look as good as Japanese products IMO. It really doesnt help that there are very few American companies that produce parts for mk3s. But regardless JDM stuff=FTW!

Ahhahaha that old aguement.. There is a reason a Mkiv cost as much as it does.. and theres a reason a foxbody costs as much as it does...

 

[Neodeuccio]

here an aussie delivered mk3 is worth more than a jdm mk3 as it hasn't be hacked to suit australian compliance. (typically done by neanderthal's wielding big hammers and silicone)

ditto on not getting the whole jdm craze/obsession

fify

 

[Poodles]

Comparing a flagship model car to a muscle car is f-ing stupid and an idiot arguement.

That said, as there were more Supras in japan and they have a larger aftermarket, yes, JDM stuff tends to be better.

And :rofl: @ Recaros being JDM

 

[IJ.]

comparing a flagship model car to a muscle car is f-ing stupid and an idiot arguement.

That said, as there were more supras in japan and they have a larger aftermarket, yes, jdm stuff tends to be better.

and :rofl: @ recaros being jdm

"GdM"

 

[Neodeuccio]

Sure its LHD but that doesnt mean its USDM... ahaha. It could be Euro.. And if you didnt know there are very few differences between USDM and JDM mkivs... Besides which side the steering wheel is on, and other small odds and ends.

If you didnt notice I was showing you Japanese engineering and design compared to US engineering and design. You tried to make me look stupid by saying I was showing you 2 totally and completely different parts. You obviously knew the Japanese part was of much much higher quality so you had to come up with some excuse.

I was paying attention. If you were paying attention you would have noticed this...


Ahhahaha that old aguement.. There is a reason a Mkiv cost as much as it does.. and theres a reason a foxbody costs as much as it does...

The problem is that you're still wrong. Just because something is Japanese, that doesn't make it JDM. And while I never mentioned US made parts, you did, and you provided examples that were very poorly thought out. And you REALLY didn't want to compare USDM MkIV's to JDM MkIV's. A stock USDM TT car will trash a stock JDM TT car any day of the week. Japan limits the number of HP any JDM car can produce stock to 280, so the JDM 2JZGTE's make almost 50 horses fewer than the USDM 2JZGTE's.

And yes, in the exhaust example that you gave, the Japanese product was superior. But you're ability to find 1 Japanese product that is better than 1 US product doesn't come close to supporting your argument that:

But regardless JDM stuff=FTW!

So I challenge you to provide an argument that supports your opinion. Any don't half-ass it like you have you other failed attempts. Show me a real argument, based in fact, using reasonable comparisons.

 

[Neodeuccio]

Comparing a flagship model car to a muscle car is f-ing stupid and an idiot arguement.

That said, as there were more Supras in japan and they have a larger aftermarket, yes, JDM stuff tends to be better.

And :rofl: @ Recaros being JDM

An intelligent reply! Thanks Pood!

 

[Drake69]

I saw a "JDM" badge on a Hon-duh Crap-RX today, and couldn't figure out what part was on it that made it that way.

It probably meant something at one point, now it's as silly at "Type-R".

UPDATE: This is hilarious. I just did a search for JDM and Type-R together...

JUST ORDERED JDM CIVIC FD2 TYPE R ENKEi RIMS!!!

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/whee...rdered-jdm-civic-fd2-type-r-enkei-rims-3.html

Yeah, I bet he shit his pants when he did order those. They'll net him... what... another 150 fwhp? Bet he'll be the first on his block to claim those... :biglaugh:

Civic retards....... :nono:

 

[Neodeuccio]

JUST ORDERED JDM CIVIC FD2 TYPE R ENKEi RIMS!!!

I almost feel bad for these kids. I kinda want to give them a hug and tell them that God loves them... cuz nobody else does. :biglaugh:

 

[Fletch124]

The problem is that you're still wrong. Just because something is Japanese, that doesn't make it JDM. And while I never mentioned US made parts, you did, and you provided examples that were very poorly thought out. And you REALLY didn't want to compare USDM MkIV's to JDM MkIV's. A stock USDM TT car will trash a stock JDM TT car any day of the week. Japan limits the number of HP any JDM car can produce stock to 280, so the JDM 2JZGTE's make almost 50 horses fewer than the USDM 2JZGTE's.

And yes, in the exhaust example that you gave, the Japanese product was superior. But you're ability to find 1 Japanese product that is better than 1 US product doesn't come close to supporting your argument that:


So I challenge you to provide an argument that supports your opinion. Any don't half-ass it like you have you other failed attempts. Show me a real argument, based in fact, using reasonable comparisons.

Ahahaha. The reason I didnt have much of an arguement on the difference between a JDM and USDM MKIV is because im not a mkiv expert and dont know the clear differences. Besides the turbos, cams, and steering wheel position.

Ahahahahah you challenge me..? Ok... Im not going to do homework and write you a report because IMO japanese parts are better overall. I've got more important shit to do than try to prove anything to you. ahahahah.