What does JDM mean?
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Yeah - I have seen a lot of "that" here and personally, it frustrates me. I may be a noob compared to you guys on this board, but I have about 5K over on the VW forums and I still don't feel the need to beat on "silly questions" over there - I just answer them. People look up to posters like that (compliment intended.)
The problem with (if I may be so bold) guys like us is that we want to learn a lot quickly, so we can get to work. Everyone is a noob sometime. Some of us are noobs multiple times.
The problem with (if I may be so bold) guys like us is that we want to learn a lot quickly, so we can get to work. Everyone is a noob sometime. Some of us are noobs multiple times.
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Originally Posted by t0pher
What does that mean? He answered the question without slamming a newb?
Around my way we call that courtesy, not patience.
Around my way we call that courtesy, not patience.
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JWAVEC...
You now know what the letters stand for. But, in case you still don't know what that means...
A "JDM" part refers to something that is sold only in Japan. Or rather, it is something that is also available in the U.S., but slightly different. So, when people advertise that they are selling a "JDM" something, it is saying that you will be changing/converting your U.S. version car to resemble its Japanese counterpart. Does that make sense?
A simple, but common example would be badging: Infiniti is made by Nissan, Acura is made by Honda, Lexus by Toyota..etc. Since the cars are all sold under original manufacturers' brand name over there (which is now changing, they're starting to sell under "upgraded" brand names now), some people here, myself included, are taking off the emblems/names given here & reverting to Japanese O.E. emblems/names.
Other differences between U.S. and Japanese models of the same car include performance-related parts...for example, many Honda or Mazda engines (although same displacement) will have higher compression in Japan, producing more power. So, alot of drivers of those cars will swap to a JDM engine. Though many do it for the added performance, alot are doing it simply to "be" JDM-spec.
This whole "trend" has become so popular that its now considered to be somewhat of a "style". I simply call it the cleaner style...versus the whole "fast & furious" style of many U.S. drivers...who apply wild tribal graphics & flashy chrome wheels, etc.
However, the grass always looks greener on the otherside, I guess...since the trend over there is starting to resemble U.S. cars. Lots of tuners over there are now using chrome wheels & "Lexus...Infiniti...Acura" badges.
Hope that helps.
You now know what the letters stand for. But, in case you still don't know what that means...
A "JDM" part refers to something that is sold only in Japan. Or rather, it is something that is also available in the U.S., but slightly different. So, when people advertise that they are selling a "JDM" something, it is saying that you will be changing/converting your U.S. version car to resemble its Japanese counterpart. Does that make sense?
A simple, but common example would be badging: Infiniti is made by Nissan, Acura is made by Honda, Lexus by Toyota..etc. Since the cars are all sold under original manufacturers' brand name over there (which is now changing, they're starting to sell under "upgraded" brand names now), some people here, myself included, are taking off the emblems/names given here & reverting to Japanese O.E. emblems/names.
Other differences between U.S. and Japanese models of the same car include performance-related parts...for example, many Honda or Mazda engines (although same displacement) will have higher compression in Japan, producing more power. So, alot of drivers of those cars will swap to a JDM engine. Though many do it for the added performance, alot are doing it simply to "be" JDM-spec.
This whole "trend" has become so popular that its now considered to be somewhat of a "style". I simply call it the cleaner style...versus the whole "fast & furious" style of many U.S. drivers...who apply wild tribal graphics & flashy chrome wheels, etc.
However, the grass always looks greener on the otherside, I guess...since the trend over there is starting to resemble U.S. cars. Lots of tuners over there are now using chrome wheels & "Lexus...Infiniti...Acura" badges.
Hope that helps.
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Originally Posted by Gthree5 6MT
for example, many Honda or Mazda engines (although same displacement) will have higher compression in Japan, producing more power. So, alot of drivers of those cars will swap to a JDM engine.
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Originally Posted by skeleton_cru
Did I "slam" anyone here??? No, I simply commented that Gsedan35 had patience. He usually takes the time to answer questions like these which most of us would just ignore. So I complemented him on that. Is there a problem with that???
Listen PW (post-*****) I don't think you did anything wrong.
