Japanese domestic market (JDM) is a term for Japan's economic market for Japanese-brand goods, such as automobiles and parts. The term's most common application is to Japanese-brand automobiles built specifically for the Japanese market, i.e., designed and constructed to conform to Japanese vehicle and equipment regulations and to suit Japanese market preferences. JDM vehicles migrate to other markets through ordinary commerce and the grey market.
JDM vehicles often differ in features and equipment from vehicles sold elsewhere. For example, Honda has produced many different versions of the B18C, B16B and K20A engines for various markets worldwide. Generally, engines intended for use outside Japan have been detuned because Japanese Gasoline (Petrol) is of a higher octane rating than is generally available in other markets.[citation needed]
There are safety hazards associated with using JDM headlamps in countries where traffic flows along the right side of the road, because JDM headlamps, engineered for use on the left side of the road, fail to light the right-side driver's way safely ahead while blinding oncoming motorists[1]. Nevertheless, primarily due to marketing efforts, JDM headlamps are quite popular.
In automotive culture, JDM refers to a style of modifying automobiles, mainly cars of Japanese origin.[citation needed] The function of components is often preferred[attribution needed] over cosmetic appeal.[citation needed] "True" Japanese domestic market components are also preferred[attribution needed] over Japanese aftermarket.[citation needed] An example of one such market is the import of used Japanese engines to North America to be put into Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru and Mitsubishi sports cars for higher performance.
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added a link not being lazy its when i can i add a link to prove the answer as so many time you put a true answer only to see a false answer picked as top answer,not that it matters and being picked but a wrong answer as a winner does.
The idea overall if you can pick the same car model from different countries and see a major difference in its style IE the infiniti i30 the US version differs in bumpers etc to the Japanese one and the European one .So because of this many US owners want to go for the say Japanese look so they buy the parts which go one the Japanese version of the same car and give it a different look although the same car.So idea spreads across many models of cars.
ok. for me JDM is a passion and a lifestyle. I strive to keep my car looking clean and tasteful (no offense but most body kits look like crap). JDM means that you don't make your car look like a trashy ho but Sleeper (stock exterior) with engine work. If I were you, I'd sell the body kit and invest your money in the engine.. For example.. my Civic: the exterior is all stock except for some JDM SI taillights which look mean with red color. The engine is a B16A (Japaneese stock civic engine) and exhaust ( but NOT a frick loud one because that'll just piss people off and they'll call you a ricer) anyways.. depending on what kind of car you have you can really make it look sweet.
Good LuckWhat is JDM? what does it mean and why is it so popular?
JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market. That is things that are made for and sold in the Japanese market. It particularly applies to things that can be had in Japan but are not officially sold in the United States.
You often see the term applied to engines, because Japan gets some engines in some cars that, while they can legally be used in the US, were never sold here; AND due to Japanese car registration laws, it can be expensive to keep older cars running, and therefore many are sold overseas, or parted out both in Japan and overseas, even though they don't have many miles on them. Thus you can buy a low-mileage JDM engine for not a lot of money.
Sometimes things are sold as JDM as a cover for selling stolen parts. This is a problem with Hondas/Acuras. It can be hard to prove whether parts are stolen (this is VERY common with GSRs and Type-Rs), and the JDM angle is believable, so...
JDM stuff carries a lot of cachet when you're talking about Japanese cars. Why? Because it does. Like European stuff does for VWs and BMWs, and I imagine American parts do for American cars overseas.
And you're going to look like an idiot driving a car with an outlandish body kit.
See:
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as previously stated. japanese domestic market. but unlike everyone else im going to tell you why I like jdm.
1. engine wise more power and less restrictions and its unique to an extent.
2. body wise there actually is alot different and if u know ur stuff about imports you can spot it out. like one a civic. jdm has side markers a different front and rear lip different mirrors and is right had drive. its subtle differences but its not always like that. like on the evo VIIII the front and rear bumpers are EXTREMELY different and look soooooooo much better in my opinion.
i can see why ur friend wants you to go JDM but still its your style and its what u like so stick with it.What is JDM? what does it mean and why is it so popular?
Japenese Domestic Market. in japan they come with different body accessories straight from the factory . ones that look way better than most of our factory cars out here in the U S ..so guys wanna make there cars look like a factory japanese car by getting there hands on japanese parts or jdm swag.. so there car can be somekind of unique amongst the sea of ordinary imports especially here in socal...
JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market. Many JDM swaps are done on cars imported into the U.S. for instance engines are more powerful in japanese models than U.S. imported models. Other than that though i wouldnt see the difference body kit wise. If it looks good on youre car then screw it.
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