I'm definitely new to the import DIY game, "tuning" or otherwise.

One thing I've noticed is that the term "JDM" seems to be thrown around pretty freely in cyberspace, ebay especially. I'm sure the term is used more appropriately on H-T & other reputable import related sites but elsewhere it seems like it is just used to draw attention.

"OEM" seems to be almost as bad.

I have firearms background and nothing pegs my bullshit meter faster than when someone/thing uses the term "mil-spec". It seems to me like "JDM" is in the same boat.

So does "JDM" actually hold any weight anymore is it just a ricer baiting buzz word?

 

Japanese Domestic Market = JDM

Original Equipment Manufacturer = OEM

Mil Spec = Military Specifications

 

JDM stands for japanese domestic market. parts that are jdm are imported from japan.
OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer which basically means parts that are stock specification sold by retailer such as autozone.
anything that your not sure what it means/stands for can be googled, just read the context to make sure your on the same subject

 

Yeah, got that part.

Just because those terms are used doesn't mean they actually conform to those "standards" or that they have any advantage or are any type of improvement.

 

anyone can post or say anything on internet. The only real advantage to JDM is that they're made specifically for those cars and tuned to get the best performance. other than just doing research your not just gonna spot a JDM vs non JDM part

 

autozone does not sell oem parts they sell aftermarket parts

 

They can have OEM replacement or OEM spec parts but the only thing that is actually OEM comes from the original manufacturer or contractor.

 

to sum it unless you have UBER rare baller **** its ALOT like skinny jeans your not cool unless you have them.


99%= worthless

 

skinny jeans aren't cool tho.

 

thats the point

 

yamada
beck and arnley
nippon denso
ngk
mitsuba
nissin

etc

these are all companies that make parts for honda .
people need to realize that honda parts are not actually made by honda directly.

 

these days, in most cases it's just a buzz word. originally it was a term used for parts exclusively factory-fitted to vehicles sold in Japan. If you retrofitted your civic for instance with JDM spec parts, you had exclusivity bragging rights, good quality parts on your car, and physical proof you could afford to pay for them or knew someone who could get them to you. Now you have a lot of "JDM-style" parts all over eBay. it has become cheapened in part by every "fan-boi" wanting to also be exclusive... not how exclusivity works. if everyone has it or can get it it's not as cool anymore.

OEM still has use and meaning. the problem is when retailers misuse it just to get some cheapy Chinese "OEM-style" parts off of the shelf.

 

Substitute "mil-spec" and you are in the same boat in the gun world.

 

Why does the original topic always take a left turn??

 

same reason why you're posting.
the word jdm is pretty much useless.

 

In general JDM is an overused tagline. 99% of the time if you find someone on craigslist selling 'JDM' parts they're just selling crap.

 

I found another useless buzzword: CAT-BACK. It seems now days it just means any exhaust component or combination of such. It might actually be the full exhaust from the converter back, the manifold or header back with or w/o a converter (hard to tell if it is an actual cat or just a test pipe or resonator), just a muffler or anything in between. ****** waste of time weeding all this **** out.

 

i also remember hearing that gates makes hondas timing belts. not sure of its validity but im running gates belts.

my b20 is jdm. slow as **** but p8r head. almost always jdm doesnt mean its worth more money. my old 92 hatch had a jdm itr front end on it. didnt make it worth more money when i sold it, just means i paid too much for it

 

Yeah, gates makes the oem timing belts. Good belts too.

Jdm crap is way over priced. Like buying named brand **** for no reason other than bragging rights.

Though there are some pretty awesome jdm only cars/parts out there.

Never been a fan of gen 3 integras, jdm front or not. The jdm front end reminds me if an accord lol (no offense to 3rd gen guys)

 

I would agree with most the guys here it doesnt really mean anything anymore now days and i notice you said on ebay especially i would be real careful with what you get from ebay that just say jdm if its not from a respectable website or dealer cause alot of people say its jdm when its really not just to get that guy that doesnt really know what hes getting to buy it just cause it says jdm

 

nowadays people pay more because it says "jdm" only certain companies make authentic jdm parts tho. usually you cant read the instructions because they are in Japanese.

 

Dunno what its like in the US but pretty much same here in ireland.

market is flooded with alot of JDM / jdm style parts. donedeal.ie (craigslist alternative to the irish market) has loads of advertisers selling rip off stuff.


Bit like the lug nuts.. people selling D1 lug nuts as blox and so.

JDM generally these days relate to the style of car, usually used in advertising cars nowadays.. like "JDM styled honda integra for sale", "USDM syle acura teg for sale" Term loosely used though, annoying when you see a bog standard something or other with a jdm sticker on the back window though

 

Seems like people get jdm parts to be cool and show off their cars to others, instead of buying said parts for their own geniune satisfaction.

 

JDM is a style for car which should be look like brand OEM+ from Japan , not like other domestic market

 

The funny thing is that the more international auto tuning coverage you look at (speedhunters, etc.), the more you realize that car guys around the world just want what they can't have You see plenty of guys in the US doing JDM headlights and front end swaps, and believe it or not there are also guys in Japan doing the exact opposite USDM front end swaps. Guess we all just want to be cool and different, eh? On the topic of wanting what I can't have, Honda Beat! Sure a few have made it over but priced around $10k. The fact that they are rare and foreign just makes them that much more appealing. Just my 2 cents