I was thinking, reading threads, and other forums, and came to this conclusion.

This JDM fad is the NEW rice, not the same as it being rice. But it is the new rice.

Now I know JDM is not new, but in the past few years it has increased in the amount of people that like it, and want it., Making it a fad.



Simple, the concept behind being a "RICER" (which is use far to often, just like "wow thats clean") is modifying parts for looks, more then half the time the parts do not function, or serve no purpose at all.

Example of the is: A GT style wing on a civic, and espicaly a stock civic.

Now JDM is not the same, BUT, tell me what is the purpose in spending massive amounts of money for JDM SIR bumpers for a civic, other then the fact that it looks good. Also, EF's with the JDM front, no purpose, expect its hot.

A civic with a body kit is the same as a integra with a JDM front end, just think about it, it serves no purpose.


Now don't get me wrong, JDM style is nice, but tell me what is the purpose of spending so much on JDM parts. Now a few JDM parts serve a small purpose, for example, front and rear fog lights, Mugen Lip (If you consider it as a air dam) and a few others.

BUT HONESTLY ALL THE JDM JUNKIES THAT DO WHAT THEY DO ARE FOR LOOKS AND FOR SHOWS, ETC, ETC. NOW TELL ME WHAT THE DIFFERENCE IS FROM A "SHOW CAR" THAT MOST PEOPLE CALL RICE.

Now, I believe the term rice should change. No more calling a well done car with body kits, and wings, crazy int. mods, and somewhat engine mods, no need to call them a ricer.

A ricer should in fact be anyone that does something in a cheap, rushing, and poor manner simply to get attentions of others, and to give the look of a nice/ fast car.

Now, i wonder all the flaming that will come, please no BS comments, just smart input, And I stilll like JDM over "RICE" but this Rice BS is what was the major style years ago, now its kids' with JDM shit, so its simply the new fad.



Just wanted to make a point, sorry for offending anyone with JDM cars, if thats your style thats your style, but if you feel that way, you should not bash guys that like body kits, etc, etc.

P.S. If anything I said doesnt make sense, let me know, I'll try to explain better.