For two years Ben was a monthly columnist for Modified Magazine writing his “The Real JDM” reports. The Real JDM became extremely popular amongst those who enjoyed high quality Japanese tuning. The column featured insight from Japan’s top tuners, exclusive behind the scenes access and unique editorial perspective on design, tuning trends, and cutting edge JDM tuning techniques. Not just the content but the photography was exclusive and from Ben’s own camera as well as the personal cameras of top industry tuning companies like Top Secret, Mines, J’s Racing, Ings, etc.



Now he’s taking it to the next level with The Real JDM – Interactive



Hoping to start interesting conversations on the latest cutting edge news out of Japan, The Real JDM – Interactive is born.



It’s quite simple actually. Ben’s personal The Real JDM blog can be found at http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/

As he posts real-time updates, the discussion can be continued here on this thread. This discussion isn’t simply meant for Q and A with Ben but rather to start community discussions on the latest trends and topics evolving out of Japan.



Stay tuned in upcoming days as the following topics will be discussed:

- Top Secret’s 996 widebody Porsche x Gemballa

- R35 GT-R Tuning review

- Interview recap with Kanayama-san, President of ASM and ride along experience with his personal 59 sec Tsukuba S2000 daily driver

- The hottest new tuning brand for BMW

- Exclusive access into the world of Mana-P (Option celebrity and world famous designer Manabu Suzuki)

- Overview of Top Secret’s re-tuned street legal Supra Final Evolution as it prepares for a 400km/h battle in Italy (248 MPH!)

- World Debut Classifieds of Top JDM Demo Cars for Sale! Ever wanted to buy a Top Secret demo car? Your Chance is Coming…

- Much Much more…always



Stay updated with the latest JDM tuning trends through the blog and this thread’s continuing discussion of current topics.



Please post your comments here!

 

I always enjoyed the column. I look forward to this! especially that GTR tuning overview.

as always, I'd like to see thier ideas on tuning for the VQ, what sort of engine they try for when tuning and building a setup (hi rev, big tq, FI, NA, etc)... suspension tuning ideas (use of sways,) inventive stiffening techniques, weight savings, etc.

 

You can also download the past "The Real JDM" articles here: http://therealjdm.com

 

thanks!

 

http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/?p=164

Let us know what you think..

 

Awesome articles.

 

Great stuff!!

 

these articles are really cool! Theyre lots of fun to read.

Damn, owning a JDM demo car would be insane..

 

Front page bump, this stuff should be in the favorites list of everyone on these boards!

 

Keeping it alive!

 

Here's the latest blog entry everyone. A really good read on the new Top Secret logo...
-Andrew

 

Here's the link.
http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/?p=200
-Andrew

 

I'm a few days behind.. but better late than never!! Here is the first of a three part segment, on our visit to ASM Japan.

Check it out Here:
http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/?p=205

An Interesting read, as ASM is not only designing parts for the S2000 but now has included Z33 in their line up. More to come...

-Andrew

 

The next excerpt on our visit to ASM.

http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/?p=208

-Andrew

 

Newest Hood for HR Z's. (and all other 350Z's)

http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/?p=224

This is also for sale, here: https://my350z.com/forum/body-exterior/333992-mcr-hood-taking-orders-now.html

-Andrew

 

New D1 GT-R... wow. Can't wait to see it in action..
http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/?p=227

 

Extreme beamer
http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/?p=235..

 

Big power NA Benz..
http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/?p=239

 

The final entry on our visit to ASM japan.
http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/?p=215

 

check out high res images here..
http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/?p=287