To JDM or NOT to JDM, that is the question

[EP3sAreFun]

Understood. Simply stated... do what YOU want to do with your car. But IMO I prefer a clean look. I will not call this a "JDM" look, simply b/c u can go aftermarket and still have a clean ride. But since "clean" is not an option in this poll I am more inline with "JDM" (for the purpose of this thread). But in making my choice I will not attack a show-guy and say that it's a "waste" or "stupid"... b/c at the end of the day a vehicle is 1 of the worst places to dump a lot of money PERIOD b/c it can all be gone in the blink of an eye. That's the game we play though, and that's the chance we take.

i took it a step further and refused to vote cause there was no option for "fast"

[YokotaS13]

i think both are ghey, JDM is bullshit

there are no accords that look anythign like the JDM accords or civics for htat matter in the states

JDM is liek putting black rims on a silver or white car, and sayign your JDM.

its bullshit, mod your car, adn be retarded

[EP3sAreFun]

i think both are ghey, JDM is bullshit

there are no accords that look anythign like the JDM accords or civics for htat matter in the states

JDM is liek putting black rims on a silver or white car, and sayign your JDM.

its bullshit, mod your car, adn be retarded

jdm "style" lol

[man]

new car

[HeLLo iM iZzY]

JDM fo reall...

[JITB]

just buy stufff for it..

i remember i bought some jdm sunvisors once...i dont know what i was thinking... i sold them for more than i paid, so i guess it payed off in the end.

[pethelizer]

JDM or SHOW.

This is so vague.... what do you mean by JDM, are we talking the "LOOK" or "Style" or are we talking parts? JDM is over used ( . ) I agree that a lot of people call jdm sticking black wheels on a white car or whatnot...... but what makes that jdm? Japanese Domestic Market is what jdm is..... and that it. If you want to TUNE your car like the Japanese, there a lot of cars you'd Call "RICE" in Japan. Most people here want to shave off there ITR wing cuz thats jdm ??? Any Tuner mags i have from japan.... The Rock the heck out of some FUNCTIONAL wings. Tru Tuners in Japan only put parts on there cars that IMPROVE there performance... And there are a Lot of Really Clean looking Civics and Accords in japan as well, And they look Alot like some clean Honda's in the US that have a few tastefull JDM parts on them.

Now Kids that mod there car for STYLE in Japan.... thats a whole different story. They rock lambo doors, crazy systems, HUGE wings, candy paint, etc etc in Japan. This is called "Spo Com" style alah Fast and Furious. There is also a BIG USDM modding trend in Japan.... Those guys try to find Everything that comes on our cars, like ash trays and stickers, headlights, shave off fender turn signals, etc etc...

Now "show" what does that mean exactly? Are you talking the lambo doors and systems, crzy paint jobs etc? If you go to an import "show" in Cali you'd see that Most cars these days have a JDM theme, with rare parts and clean subtle style cars..... SO JDM IS SHOW!!!!

Personally I LIKE clean functinal quality parts. If It does not improve what was OEM, then I really don't want to spend my money on it. However, Most of the parts or "MODS" I put on my car where manufactured in Japan. However these parts are some of the best available for my car. My Car is a Japanese manufactured car. Tru japanese tuning companies make GREAT products. I do have Parts that are high quality that improve my car for performance that are not JDM though...

Bottom Line... HAVE FUN WITH YOUR CAR AND DO WHAT YOU LIKE...

Examples taken from Japanese websites and Blogs:

do some research:
http://www.cd-accord.jp/
www.ykcord.com
http://www.hotimportchallenge.com/
http://www.usdmjam.com/
http://www.geocities.jp/fat_joint_odm/hp/car.html
http://www16.ocn.ne.jp/~sentinel/page002.html


JDM SiR RHD Accord coupe.... moded with USDM fenders and headlghts....





more USDM STYLE IN Japan
http://www.usdmjam.com/




Spo Com in Japan






sickly slammed accord


tucked 19's anyone?!



sick camero in japan!!!!!!



guess they are fans of conversions as well



All mugen prelude with Hydrolics.....

How about a JMD accord on twenties?!


etc etc etc......

[allmotoronly]

... in japan, all Integra's other than the type R and SiR-G have the same round headlights we have here, so i guess that round lighted teg is not usdm style, but just a jdm integra Si or Sir. Non-vtec, like our LS...

[Turbodude06]

i'm just getting tired of hearing everyone trying to make their car JDM and thats like the best thing that you can do to your car its about making the car your own style, yours not the JAPES cars, make it different then anybody elses. If you want true JDM go to Japan. Be a leader not a follower, don't do what everyone else thinks is cool do what you like and thats straight up.

[devin]

definitly jdm

[Outphase]

JDM Sleeper because no one knows what a Corolla XRS is

[.blank cd]

what is a Corolla XRS?

[Julio]

JDM/Sleeper <------------

[BlkCD5]

I'm more into the performance stuff, but a few JDM things are alright

[nismospecv]

SLEEPER. I like people to fuck with me because I look like an easy target Spec-v(No Spec-v Logos on my ride)

[nismospecv]

i'm just getting tired of hearing everyone trying to make their car JDM and thats like the best thing that you can do to your car its about making the car your own style, yours not the JAPES cars, make it different then anybody elses. If you want true JDM go to Japan. Be a leader not a follower, don't do what everyone else thinks is cool do what you like and thats straight up.

I agree. Having a sleeper or what not doesnt mean "JDM" it. There are plenty of other after market providers out there that have equal or better parts. It's a 25 BILLION dollar industry right now, so I am sure you can find something out there you like. If you lived in Japan would you want USDM???

[EP3sAreFun]

what is a Corolla XRS?

just a corolla with basicly a celica GTS motor and tranny.

no special interior, and just as heavy

which is why in the year ive been working at Toyota ive never seen one sold or even delivered to us to sell

so to answer your question, its just a Corolla

[admedlin]

I agree. Having a sleeper or what not doesnt mean "JDM" it. There are plenty of other after market providers out there that have equal or better parts. It's a 25 BILLION dollar industry right now, so I am sure you can find something out there you like. If you lived in Japan would you want USDM???

Thats what I was thinking too. I would rather have something that would surprise the other driver than to have this "show car" look and still rape them.

That last part is interesting, if you lived in japan would you want usdm. I don't see why they would, I mean JDM performance parts are better than USDM. Although they don't have any Mustangs/Camaros/Vipers, their stuff is better than our stuff.

[Wurm]

I like both ways depending I do whatever i want and really dont give a shit what anyone thinks but power and handling are the most important things to me so i dont give a shit what the exterior looks like right now at least it wont get stolen if the body looks like shit

[4doortypels]

it is you car... just dont make it

[thepolecat]

jdm tightness yo!

[K24cb7coupe]

let me give you some advice as a fellow accord owner, fuck everyone's opinion about YOUR car, build it the way YOU want it not the way they want to see it. In the end YOU will be very happy with YOUR car.

[Wurm]

Im not voting i do my car any way i want to dont really care what people think. Id put vertical doors on a sleeper WHY? cause i think its neat

[Outphase]

Thankfully your car really is a "Japanese" car and not a Del Sol at that. Just keep external stock as hell and build motor, that's always fun to do.

[scooby_snack]

Baby - j and a few others have spoken some real sense on this thread. I think the moral of the story is to just do what YOU want, and not to set out to impress others as you will never be able to impress everyone.

[worldchamp]

i like jdm/clean........

[CivicHB93JDM]

My opinion...It really depends on what you get. Some cars actually looks really nice with aftermarket kits and some vehicles are just not made for kits to be put on...if you know what I mean. I have a 95 Accord w/ full Wings West kit (just add on lips not entire front or rear bumper) It looks nice and simple. I also own a 93 Hatch. These hatchback (again in my opionion) should be left stock in appearance. In actuality, what matters the most is what you decide on. At the end of the day it's what make you happy.

[YokotaS13]

i am the only JDM tyte biatch ont eh baord lol

[EP3sAreFun]

i am the only JDM tyte biatch ont eh baord lol

haha

i want ADM ^_^

magna hurray!

[LQQKITZME]

I am not all super jdm but I like a clean look not all fiberglassed

[CiViC-GTR]

jdm yo

[Turbodude06]

neither, show=waste jdm? we arent in japan and it will never be a true jdm because you arent going to convert to rhd are you?

THANK U thats why I hate JDM

[bdydrpdmazda]

All show

[Sol-Badguy]

I just like a clean looking car. JDM, Show, or stock. Body kits look like ass unless the car is going to compete in a show. I don't see the function of a full kit on a DD car. Me? Sure, I'm going to throw on a lip, maybe a spoiler, CF hood, and build the crap out of the motor and suspension.

But, to each his/her own.

[MeanMugen]

i like to show my jdmness

[93delsol15]

this is the most retarded poll i've seen... do you mod your car for others? If JDM/sleeper won the poll is that what you would do? Sounds like you watched one too many F&F movies and just wanna mod your car just so you can have a modded car because I suppose it's the "in" thing right now.

What happened to people driving their cars and learning it, if it doesn't stop fast enough mod the brakes, if it doesn't turn well get new tires, if it doesn't accelerate fast enough tweak the engine...you buy whatever part that gives you the max value for the money spent, not because of some label given to it. Nowadays everyone just buys whatever parts because so and so magazine featured it... the real essence of grass roots racing and car modding has been lost in the cesspool of fake wannabes and I weep for the current car culture.

i am one hundred percent with the idea of doig your own thing build your car the way you want to know matter what anyone says.

[wantboost]

way to resurrect a 1+ y/o thread.....

[01CDMLUDER]

haha this ****'s old!!

CDM > JDM.

[zoborax]

What if being pure JDM is, also, extremely showy? Like owning a skyline GT-R (not the new GT-R)? By default you would be showy, but you may have the desire to own the legendary RB26 motor in the chassis for which it was meant to be used.

[Andy_013]

i like OE clean sleeper