jdm parts - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

IheartSTI · 2004-09-08, 10:49 PM

why do a lot of people in here not like jdm parts? after all the perrin sti or the cobb cars could no way in hell take the hks evo or alteza. someone elxplain to me i realy want to know what so wrong with them? please respond nicely i dont want this thread to get red flaged

btw. is anyone interested in a jdm sti motor? full motor/turbo/intercooler. everything...

Kevin M · 2004-09-08, 10:58 PM

The full race-prepped JDM shop cars do indeed kick ass, but that has little to do with the individual parts that end up here on customer cars. Nobody here will say a part or company sucks strictly for being Japanese. We just don't automatically assume it's good because of it. Either it works or it doesn't, and a lot of the lower-end Japanese stuff just isn't any better than alternatives. Plus, JDM aftermarket stuff gets way marked up just for being JDM.

tysonK · 2004-09-08, 10:58 PM

I'm not sure what JDM "hating" you are referring to Sam?

I'm a fan of tons of the JDM stuff. Many people on the board prefer JDM factory areo parts over most "kits".

I love the JDM and UK wheels found on the many of the Subaru vehicles.

In fact I would bet many of the people on this board would love a JDM factory engine to replace thier USDM one. It would be a simple swap to make great reliable power!

You need to be more specific with teh last question. Yah we are interested in them. You mean you have a source on one for cheap? You would like some feedback on a good JDM engine for a project?

Kevin M · 2004-09-08, 11:02 PM

Oh, and for some reason, HKS hates Subaru completely. They put no R&D into their Subaru parts, hence they are shit. Their Toyota and Mitsubishi parts rock though. Nobody really knows why.

Nick Koan · 2004-09-08, 11:12 PM

Well, I don't think its really JDM hate, its just the realization that JDM isn't always better then the alternative for specific parts. Some people on other Import boards are such JDM whores, that they will only buy JDM parts, and thats just freaking ridiculious.

sp00ln · 2004-09-08, 11:15 PM

Guys:

Im thinking about setting up a JDM service while I'm in Japan. Would anyone be interested? If I get enough people to tell me that they're interested, I'll make a dedicated email for the service. I'll just get spare parts from junkyards or whatnot that you guys might want to have.

So far I just have 3 people

Nick Koan · 2004-09-08, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sp00ln

Guys:

Im thinking about setting up a JDM service while I'm in Japan. Would anyone be interested? If I get enough people to tell me that they're interested, I'll make a dedicated email for the service. I'll just get spare parts from junkyards or whatnot that you guys might want to have.

So far I just gave 3 people

That'd awesome, but I'd be more interested in you bidding on yahoo.jp auctions for me. Hella rare stuff for hella cheap (relatively).

sp00ln · 2004-09-08, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

That'd awesome, but I'd be more interested in you bidding on yahoo.jp auctions for me. Hella rare stuff for hella cheap (relatively).

Well, it could also be something like that. If you can bid on parts in my area, I'll be happy to check them out in person or make sure the parts are sent to you? Does that make sense?

Kostamojen · 2004-09-08, 11:20 PM

JDM aftermarket stuff is freakin expensive. Otherwise its fine. Used JDM engines kick ass, and the older ones are quite the opposite and slightly affordable

Nick Koan · 2004-09-08, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sp00ln

Well, it could also be something like that. If you can bid on parts in my area, I'll be happy to check them out in person or make sure the parts are sent to you? Does that make sense?

The thing is, though, is that you need a Japanese address to bid on stuff from yahoo.jp. Actually, I already got a buddy out there that might start doing this stuff for me (when I get some money, that is

).

Kevin M · 2004-09-08, 11:22 PM

I'm with nKoan, I'd be more than willing to pay commission for someone to bid on yahoo.jp for me. I've missed out on a lot of cool stuff there because of that.

sp00ln · 2004-09-08, 11:27 PM

Ah, well, I'll do that too! I didn't know you needed a Japanese address on Yahoo. I'll be happy to do that for you guys. Are you guys interested?

IheartSTI · 2004-09-08, 11:32 PM

i did not mean people hate jdm products...i think it would be cool if someone fully built a car with jdm parts and someone built a car with usdm parts and euro and shit.....i am getting a whole front clip and i dont want the motor...

Nick Koan · 2004-09-09, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by scoobanader

i did not mean people hate jdm products...i think it would be cool if someone fully built a car with jdm parts and someone built a car with usdm parts and euro and shit.....i am getting a whole front clip and i dont want the motor...

so, what exactly are you using from the front clip? transmission? little odds and ends from the engine bay?

MikeSTI · 2004-09-09, 10:21 AM

Sam - I think there might just be a miss understanding on the idea that JDM parts are bad. From most of your post you have been asking about parts for your USDM 2.5 car hence the reason most people say go with Perrin, Cobb, TurboXS, ect. ect. They dont make these cars for Japan's consumers so there is no 2.5 STi parts being made specific. That being said I dont think many people in this club dont have atleast one JDM bit on thier car? You just seem to like HKS a lot and they dont make the best parts for our cars :?

ScottyS · 2004-09-09, 10:46 AM

Actually, I'm hoping for the JDM SECCS sticker. Anybody got a pic of that hot item?

ShawnS · 2004-09-09, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyS

Actually, I'm hoping for the JDM SECCS sticker. Anybody got a pic of that hot item?

You can overnight 'em from Japan. Put them on your tab at Sperry's.

IheartSTI · 2004-09-09, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeSTI

Sam - I think there might just be a miss understanding on the idea that JDM parts are bad. From most of your post you have been asking about parts for your USDM 2.5 car hence the reason most people say go with Perrin, Cobb, TurboXS, ect. ect. They dont make these cars for Japan's consumers so there is no 2.5 STi parts being made specific. That being said I dont think many people in this club dont have atleast one JDM bit on thier car? You just seem to like HKS a lot and they dont make the best parts for our cars :?

even though are STI is differnt i am sure jdm company's do R&D on all the STI parts.. i do think perrin makes better motor parts for the STI but i do believe that some of the jdm company's make the best suspension's...

Kevin M · 2004-09-09, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobanader

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeSTI

Sam - I think there might just be a miss understanding on the idea that JDM parts are bad. From most of your post you have been asking about parts for your USDM 2.5 car hence the reason most people say go with Perrin, Cobb, TurboXS, ect. ect. They dont make these cars for Japan's consumers so there is no 2.5 STi parts being made specific. That being said I dont think many people in this club dont have atleast one JDM bit on thier car? You just seem to like HKS a lot and they dont make the best parts for our cars :?

even though are STI is differnt i am sure jdm company's do R&D on all the STI parts.. i do think perrin makes better motor parts for the STI but i do believe that some of the jdm company's make the best suspension's...

Some, yes, but not all.

murphy · 2004-09-09, 01:56 PM

Yes HKS slacks on the subie parts. A good JDM subie parts maker is jun auto.

MikeSTI · 2004-09-09, 02:01 PM

Jun Own's

MattR · 2004-09-09, 02:24 PM

We can get you stickers, no problem...we'll have them at the meet..

sperry · 2004-09-09, 02:35 PM

Um.. where's the MAF? I guess that uses a standalone ECU, eh?

MikeSTI · 2004-09-09, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

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Um.. where's the MAF? I guess that uses a standalone ECU, eh?

I think it has a lot of standalone parts! and is I guess faster then said HKS Evo!

Kevin M · 2004-09-09, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Um.. where's the MAF? I guess that uses a standalone ECU, eh?

Maf hell, where's the THROTTLE BODIES???

2004-09-08, 10:49 PM	#1
IheartSTI EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno soon.... Posts: 473 Car: 05 sti and 08 honda fit have fun	jdm parts why do a lot of people in here not like jdm parts? after all the perrin sti or the cobb cars could no way in hell take the hks evo or alteza. someone elxplain to me i realy want to know what so wrong with them? please respond nicely i dont want this thread to get red flaged btw. is anyone interested in a jdm sti motor? full motor/turbo/intercooler. everything...

2004-09-08, 10:58 PM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	The full race-prepped JDM shop cars do indeed kick ass, but that has little to do with the individual parts that end up here on customer cars. Nobody here will say a part or company sucks strictly for being Japanese. We just don't automatically assume it's good because of it. Either it works or it doesn't, and a lot of the lower-end Japanese stuff just isn't any better than alternatives. Plus, JDM aftermarket stuff gets way marked up just for being JDM. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-09-08, 10:58 PM	#3
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	I'm not sure what JDM "hating" you are referring to Sam? I'm a fan of tons of the JDM stuff. Many people on the board prefer JDM factory areo parts over most "kits". I love the JDM and UK wheels found on the many of the Subaru vehicles. In fact I would bet many of the people on this board would love a JDM factory engine to replace thier USDM one. It would be a simple swap to make great reliable power! You need to be more specific with teh last question. Yah we are interested in them. You mean you have a source on one for cheap? You would like some feedback on a good JDM engine for a project? __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-09-08, 11:02 PM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Oh, and for some reason, HKS hates Subaru completely. They put no R&D into their Subaru parts, hence they are shit. Their Toyota and Mitsubishi parts rock though. Nobody really knows why. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-09-08, 11:12 PM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Well, I don't think its really JDM hate, its just the realization that JDM isn't always better then the alternative for specific parts. Some people on other Import boards are such JDM whores, that they will only buy JDM parts, and thats just freaking ridiculious. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-09-08, 11:15 PM	#6
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	Guys: Im thinking about setting up a JDM service while I'm in Japan. Would anyone be interested? If I get enough people to tell me that they're interested, I'll make a dedicated email for the service. I'll just get spare parts from junkyards or whatnot that you guys might want to have. So far I just have 3 people __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2004-09-08, 11:20 PM	#9
Kostamojen EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 380	JDM aftermarket stuff is freakin expensive. Otherwise its fine. Used JDM engines kick ass, and the older ones are quite the opposite and slightly affordable __________________ K-man

2004-09-08, 11:22 PM	#11
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'm with nKoan, I'd be more than willing to pay commission for someone to bid on yahoo.jp for me. I've missed out on a lot of cool stuff there because of that. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-09-08, 11:27 PM	#12
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	Ah, well, I'll do that too! I didn't know you needed a Japanese address on Yahoo. I'll be happy to do that for you guys. Are you guys interested? __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2004-09-08, 11:32 PM	#13
IheartSTI EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno soon.... Posts: 473 Car: 05 sti and 08 honda fit have fun	i did not mean people hate jdm products...i think it would be cool if someone fully built a car with jdm parts and someone built a car with usdm parts and euro and shit.....i am getting a whole front clip and i dont want the motor...

2004-09-09, 10:21 AM	#15
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	Sam - I think there might just be a miss understanding on the idea that JDM parts are bad. From most of your post you have been asking about parts for your USDM 2.5 car hence the reason most people say go with Perrin, Cobb, TurboXS, ect. ect. They dont make these cars for Japan's consumers so there is no 2.5 STi parts being made specific. That being said I dont think many people in this club dont have atleast one JDM bit on thier car? You just seem to like HKS a lot and they dont make the best parts for our cars :? __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-09-09, 10:46 AM	#16
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Actually, I'm hoping for the JDM SECCS sticker. Anybody got a pic of that hot item? __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2004-09-09, 01:56 PM	#20
murphy EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: RENO Posts: 484 Car: 03 evo, 06 R6	Yes HKS slacks on the subie parts. A good JDM subie parts maker is jun auto.

2004-09-09, 02:01 PM	#21
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	Jun Own's Attached Images __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-09-09, 02:24 PM	#22
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	We can get you stickers, no problem...we'll have them at the meet.. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-09-09, 02:35 PM	#23
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Um.. where's the MAF? I guess that uses a standalone ECU, eh? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

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