Jaguar XJ of Yonglao Wang late at night

As can be seen from the above cases, non-Japanese models, whether German, American, or even British models with traditional cigar bodies, can also be perfectly integrated with the original models under the influence of JDM elements to form a new style. These are the significance of the modification.

Third, when it comes to JDM, your first impression may be the first word D, Bay Coast, Capital Expressway and other film and television works, among which the various sports cars of Japan’s golden era in the 1980s and 1990s have also made everyone familiar with these works. The four Heavenly Kings needless to say, EF9,EG6,EK9,DC2 Hongtoutian, which was born in the last century, is now in the pronoun of change. In fact, what I want to say is that this is only one aspect of the JDM model, and the other model is an important part of the JDM, which is the KCAR.

The so-called KCAR should satisfy four conditions: 1, the length, width and height should not exceed 3400mm, 1480mm, 2000mm Magi 2, the seat should not exceed 4 3s, the load should not exceed 350kg4, and the displacement should not exceed 660ml (that is, 0.66L).

Why is the KCAR so popular in Japan that it can become another representative of JDM? this is also closely related to Japan’s policy on KCAR. To buy a car in Japan, you need to have a parking space, but you don’t need to buy kcar. The monthly rent of parking spaces starts from 600 in the suburbs of Japan and 2000 in urban areas. I can’t find how much a car costs, but I’m sure it’s also cheap. In addition, K-CAR insurance, annual inspection, various taxes and fees are much cheaper than Pu cars. Taking into account the cost of renting a place, the cost of raising K-CAR is one less than that of raising a car with the same position.

Many people may have the impression of Japan as a super metropolis like Tokyo, with the same size and road conditions as Shanghai. However, a big city like Tokyo is still a minority in Japan, and there are more narrow roads in Japan. On these roads, the small and flexible nature of K-CAR is immediately reflected. (the above introduction is cited on the Internet.)

Yellow card on behalf of KCAR

Although the KCAR sold in Japan has little power and small models, their configuration and price are not low compared with ordinary small cars. Take the Honda n-boxslash, whose top model has six airbags, electronic stabilization system, ramp assist, automatic braking, self-air conditioning, directional heating, seat heating, dynamic folding and rear view in terms of comfort, and a shift pick in the driving configuration. These configurations can reach the accuracy of A-class cars. In China, in fact, some KCAR or similar KCAR models have been introduced in the early years, such as Suzuki Douxing, Suzuki Tinto and Hasai Horse with Ling DINGO prototype in the Chinese market. Unfortunately, the configuration of these early KCAR models is relatively low, and the national assembly volume is so satisfactory, so these car bases are used as delivery tools in China, resulting in general car conditions. And the local production of the road concept is not, as for the new models can not be introduced into the country, it must be said that it is a pity.

Honda n-boxslash

When traveling to Japan, the advantage of KCAR parking is obvious.

KCAR car of self-driving Gunma in Tokyo, Japan in 2018

Continue to drive another KCAR car from Japan in 2019.

Once introduced into China, the original Mitsubishi DINGO is sold under the brand of Hafei Racing.

One of my current cars: Suzuki Big Dipper, the prototype is Suzuki WagonR+

In fact, KCAR models should have a place for them in congested big cities. The small body, convenient parking, fuel-saving and a certain capacity for carrying people and cargo are all the significance of their survival. They are actually a good means of transportation under the premise of walking by one person in the city every day. Perhaps due to the same national conditions, Chinese people still give priority to big cars when buying. We look forward to finding their prices in the near future.

Finally, when it comes to JDM, one word that cannot be avoided is: sentiment. This may be directly related to a batch of classic sports cars born in Japan’s golden age in the last century. The R32 ‘s blockbuster at Tahoe in Macau in 1989 made the world look at JDM models. In addition, with the popularity of initials D around the world, the D1GP Drift Competition founded by Keishi Tsuchiya has brought JDM text export to the world.

My personal understanding is that when playing with JDM style, compared with JDM models and modifications, various accessories and details related to JDM culture are also more worthy of attention, because these details are often ignored by car drivers, and success or failure comes from details, such as stickers, pull rings, interior ornaments, etc. If these sections match the correct model, the effect achieved by small projects will be twice the effort. This is the meaning of Japanese culture being called “craftsmen”.

Some related items I collected related to the godfather of drift, Keiichi Tsuchiya

I had the honor to take a photo with a teacher in Keiichi Tsuchiya

Photo taken with President J’sRacing at the 2019 CAS

Related JDM Element Stickers

The latest JDM leather pull ring

Customized berserk style handbag

My interior of the Big Dipper

Custom-made Q car model with the same pattern as my own model

In conclusion, I would like to say that playing JDM is actually a long process. Modifying is not a process of stacking all the modifications together. It requires you to fully integrate your own ideas, your own concepts, and your heart into your own car, so as to form an exclusive one that is unique to you. As the saying goes, seeing a car is like seeing a person. I hope that my family will start from ourselves and jointly safeguard the inhospitable environment of domestic reform, not blowing up the streets, racing cars, and not competing, so that the decoration will have a better future. Thank you all.

Don’t affect others, just quietly appreciate your own beauty with your friends at night