Can someone explain to me what JDM is in relation to Honda? Is JDM a parts company or is it a performance upgrade company like what Calloway is to Corvette?

 

Japan Domestic Model = JDM Accord

 

JDM = Japanese Domestic Market

It is not a parts or performance upgrade company. They are just Japanese OEM parts.

Much like American OEM parts would be referred to as USDM.

 

in addition to what bahnstormer said. Its not only OEM, but any parts sold in Japan. For example, companies like Volk, Spoon, Advan, Mugen are all JDM, because they are sold in Japan. Companies like CompTech, Neuspeed, Eibach are all USDM because they are sold here.

 

M stands for market I'm still a noob

 

Thanks everyone

 

JDM - just japanese OEM parts, however I can see why you would be confused. Some people say "check this JDM car out" and it's just a car with carbon fiber hood and some rims.. Some people got it all wrong.