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Dreamer_Girl
12-22-2005, 06:11 AM
I've always wondered what JDM means.
XYRCNCP
12-22-2005, 06:35 AM
Japanese Domestic Market
BHam00GT-S
12-22-2005, 06:52 AM
JDM parts are known for good quality as well as exclusivity, because they tend to cost more. This is why a lot of people say 'you gotta pay to play.'
Vulcan2422
12-22-2005, 07:12 AM
Yup BHam00GT-S Said it the best. JDM = Japan Domestic Market USDM= United States Domestic Market. Correct if im wrong with the USDM how ever.
marc
12-22-2005, 10:47 AM
JDM is basically an American construct - they don't do "JDM style" that much in Japan. More popular is VIP styling. Its a way to sell their domestic crap at overinflated prices to ricers in America who somehow were convinced that the exclusivity was cool.
jdm_cruiser
12-22-2005, 12:47 PM
:D since we are on the topic of acronyms....what does DSM mean??? i know they have something to do with eclipses and talons.
APRoMeO637
12-22-2005, 12:58 PM
Diamond Star Motors
sbocaj55
12-22-2005, 01:24 PM
Diamond Star Motors was the braun behind Mitsubishi until mid to late '94. They produced the mitsubishi motors (as well as eagle talon motor) up until the end of the 1st gen Eclipses. Then Mitsubishi Motors took over for the 95-up production, and that is why you see 50% of the 2nd gen. eclipse turbos getting crankwalk :rolleyes:
BHam00GT-S
12-22-2005, 01:36 PM
They produced the mitsubishi motors (as well as eagle talon motor) up until the end of the 1st gen Eclipses.
don't forget the plymouth lasers
LEE3
12-23-2005, 05:52 PM
as well as the 2.2 liter made by mitsubishi for dodge/plymouth. O.G. import turbo motors.
surge21
12-23-2005, 08:16 PM
they also had a partnership with mopar to produce the dodge stealth... lol sry if this is getting OT
celica91st
12-23-2005, 08:17 PM
Oem?
LEE3
12-23-2005, 08:26 PM
original equipment manufacturer
SickCelica696
12-23-2005, 08:49 PM
JDM= parts you can't afford if you're asking what it means
FloydianSlip6
12-24-2005, 05:00 PM
JDM= parts you can't afford if you're asking what it means


Ouch. Though admitidly hilarious.
jaybratt
12-25-2005, 02:13 PM
Don't forget KDM for the Hyundai enthusiasts. Korean Domestic Market aka K-Spec
MidNite
12-25-2005, 11:08 PM
Kfc?
jlitman
12-26-2005, 03:02 AM
JDM is basically an American construct - they don't do "JDM style" that much in Japan. More popular is VIP styling. Its a way to sell their domestic crap at overinflated prices to ricers in America who somehow were convinced that the exclusivity was cool.

See further: http://www.vipstylecars.com/
LEE3
12-26-2005, 04:51 AM
Kfc?


kentucky fried chicken, lol
pinker_than_you
12-26-2005, 05:38 PM
:cool:
BHam00GT-S
12-27-2005, 06:04 AM
^^some reason I think this sig will be quickly edited