The real JDM

Update: 1/1/07 - The Real JDM column for Modified is on vacation. In the meantime, check out www.bespokeventures.com/blog to see Ben's Blog.

Welcome to The Real JDM’s official homepage. The Real JDM is a monthly two page column featured in Modified Magazine. In each issue of Modified Mag, The Real JDM is there to provide perspective on the latest tuning trends from the streets, shows and tracks of Japan.

The Real JDM is written by Ben Schaffer of Bespoke Ventures. Ben provides unprecedented access to the Japanese market through his business and personal connections with the top tuners and manufacturers in Japan. Each month Ben scours for new and interesting topics coming from the Japanese tuning scene. With new Japanese trends and technologies taking many months and sometimes years to reach American shores, The Real JDM is your portal into the future of high end tuning.

Please continue to visit our website to review past issues of The Real JDM and to preview current and future issues. Please visit www.modified.com to subscribe to Modified Mag and receive The Real JDM at your doorstep each month. Back issues are also available from Modified directly.

We welcome your feedback, please send comments and suggestions to: ben@therealjdm.com

ARCHIVES Courtesy of Modified Magazine
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image description Phoenix's Power Interview <download>
image description Global Interpretation <download>
image description Redefining JDM <download>
image description Virtual JDM <download>
image description Attack of the Prius <download>
image description Year of the Z <download>
image description Yashio Factory Interview - Pink is in this Season <download>
image description The Real Tokyo Auto Salon 2006 <download>
image description The Anatomy of a Time Attack Car (Stage 2) <download>
image description The Anatomy of a Time Attack Car (Stage 1) <download>
image description Dream Merchant <download>
image description Natural Aspirations <download>
image description Widebody Tuning Pt. 2 <download>
image description Widebody Tuning Pt. 1 <download>
image description JDM goes Hollywood <download>
image description Legal Speed <download>
image description Automotive Anorexia <download>
image description Ultra VIP Tuning is Born <download>
image description Aero Parts vs. Bodykits <download>
image description FM + GT-R = Hybrid Future <download>
image description Nothing More Uncool than Understeer <download>