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Old Jul 25, 2001 | 10:29 AM
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What does this mean? Are they parts for the car? Thanks
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Old Jul 25, 2001 | 10:39 AM
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Japanese Domestic Market.

"jdm" is a fad. Basically trying to get USDM cars to look more "jdm" (japanese)

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Old Jul 25, 2001 | 11:16 AM
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Originally posted by vtecvoodoo
Japanese Domestic Market.

"jdm" is a fad. Basically trying to get USDM cars to look more "jdm" (japanese)

Ryan
I donno, sometimes due to 'regulations' we just ahve some really tacky looking stuff, like really big orange side markers on a black car......
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Old Jul 25, 2001 | 11:21 AM
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I dunno...

Clear corners? Ok, fad.

JDM Forged BBS alloy wheels? Not so much a fad.

It could go both ways.
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Old Jul 25, 2001 | 11:25 AM
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When people are referring to the style of their car and mods as "jdm" then it`s a fad.
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Old Jul 25, 2001 | 03:35 PM
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Not all JDM things are fads and useless. For example, JDM stooks have slightly higher compression that takes advantage of better available gas. I'm not sure if it is just a thinner gasket or what, but in that case JDM is a "real" advantage.
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Old Jul 25, 2001 | 05:24 PM
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thanks all, for the help
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Old Jul 25, 2001 | 05:59 PM
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I don't think the Japanese think that "JDM" is a trend Its more like real life
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