The term Japanese domestic market (JDM) is used by companies in Japan to refer to the local market for domestic goods and services, as opposed to the international, non-Japanese market. Within the automotive hobbyist import scene, this term, and the related term Japanese domestic model, most commonly refer to Japanese-brand automobiles and parts designed and constructed to conform to Japanese vehicle and equipment regulations and to suit Japanese market preferences.
As the import hobbyist scene has developed, so too has the term (JDM). It is often used loosely to describe styling and performance of vehicles. Although a subjective matter, the styling is often contrary to the slang term "Ricer".
Examples (Honda):
JDM:
OEM exhausts ( Civics will upgrade to CTR: civic type R exhaust)
15" JDM rims (Brands such as Volk, Rays, Spoon, etc.)
OEM headlight and taillights
Full Coilover systems
Rice:
Muffler w/ 4" tip
17" Chrome Rims
Clear Altezza Taillights
Clear Cornered Headlights
Cut Springs to lower ride
As the import hobbyist scene has developed, so too has the term (JDM). It is often used loosely to describe styling and performance of vehicles. Although a subjective matter, the styling is often contrary to the slang term "Ricer".
Examples (Honda):
JDM:
OEM exhausts ( Civics will upgrade to CTR: civic type R exhaust)
15" JDM rims (Brands such as Volk, Rays, Spoon, etc.)
OEM headlight and taillights
Full Coilover systems
Rice:
Muffler w/ 4" tip
17" Chrome Rims
Clear Altezza Taillights
Clear Cornered Headlights
Cut Springs to lower ride
JDM CRX
Ricey CRX
JDM MR2
Ricey MR2
Taken from: The facebook page of JDM.
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