JDM History: Mazda MX-5 Miata

By: G.S.

The Mazda Miata has a history of being a feminine car driven by mainly hair dressers. In actuality it is one of the best handling, light weight roadster that you can buy for a modest price.\

Over the years it has gotten a reputation as being a girl's car. A car that no male would dare to drive or be seen in, unless they want people to question their sexuality. And by looking at it, it makes sense, it looks cute and it's a convertible, two things that are usually wanted by girls that just turn 16 years of age. A car that the valley girls of California. Or at least that is the stereotypical driver that has arisen.  Though having an image like that, you have to wonder why a grown male, would ever drive one?

It's due to the fact that Mazda decided to create a car that was inspired by the small British roadsters of the 60s and 70s. Though with out their mechanical and electrical problems. Those cars were great handling and light weight, just like the Miata that was based on them.

The Miata was power by a 1.6l straight 4 engine when it first came out. It then upgraded to a 1.8l. And the current Miata has a 2.0 L engine, due to its increased weight and size thanks to safety regulations. But it still has kept it's weight down, when compared to the current cars on the market.

The Miata has kept up the legacy of those British roadsters of those earlier years, hell it was better in every way. And it is still available to purchase and is available here in Canada!

JDM GIRLS!

D.A.

So why is it that the JDM subculture attracts so many ladies? We’ll tell you why here, on your favourite JDM blog.

Whether these ladies love JDM cars, drive JDM, love to drift, are looking for deep pockets, or are just for attention, we all know 1 thing.  Babes love JDM’s!  And they both complement each other really nicely.

So before all you dudes out there run out and buy a lowered civic with a B16 super-charged Turbo,  sooped up body, and sweet rims , just to attract the opposite sex, let’s give you a few tips.       

       

   1. Make sure your JDM girl matches your JDM car.  Plain and simple, if not you might be losing 1 of the, soon. 

   2. Don’t try to show off, with donuts or drifts.  If you’re a true JDM drifter, babes will come to you.  Besides nobody likes show offs.

  3. Don’t lie about you’re JDM.  Don’t tell her you got 400HP when you really have 287HP, because 1 day some dude with 350HP will pull up and burn you.  Then you’ll look like an @$$.

  4. WHEELS before HEELS. Know who has the priority relationship.  Tell your lady, JDM is always first.  And if she’s hammerd and pukes on your passenger seat.…Kick her out.  

  

    5. “CASH, GAS, or ASS, nobody rides for free.” Live and die by this quote. It can save your life.        

    

     This was you’re boy Xinxhau here with another update.  Long live JDM!

      DA

D.A.

JDM History: Nissan Skyline GT-R Part 2

By Eric B.

So after a week, here is the second part of the history of the Nissan Skyline GT-R. Starting with the R33 Skyline GT-R

Ok, the R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R is consider to be the least successful. The main problem people had with it, was it got a lot heavier compared to the out going model. It used the same engine and turbo chargers. But with the added weight, it felt awkward in the corners. It is consider to be the only disappointment in the GT-R line.

The R34 is probably the generation of Skyline GT-R that people think of. It has starred in movies like the Fast and Furious series, and has become a staple of racing games.(apparently Gran Turismo 5 has 10000 different skylines). It has become the dream car to many that have played those racing games or watch the movies that had this car in them. This generation used the RB26DETT engine had a 6 speed manual transmission. This car was designed to shorter then the previous generations. The front overhang was shorten. This was all due to the negative reaction of the R33. Plus  it looks a hell a lot better than the R33, and in my opinion, the R32. This was also the last Skyline to get a GT-R. The GT-R had become a separate model that premiered in 2008.

See ya guys later, when I will talk about a different JDM car's history. Maybe the Supra or the miata. Why don't you leave a comment on  what cars you want featured?

Read Up!

Heyo JDM'ers. This week we are trying something new. We are now implementing our "Weekly Car Babes" post. Each week we will supply you with more and more babes and cars you've been waiting for. Here we are going to start out with the classic GTR. With great power to weight ratio comes great bodies. 

Stay tuned for your weekly does of cars and babes. More photos and videos to come!

SP

iPod, iPad, iHome, iRoad

Toyota is the newest company to adopt the "i" prefix to keep up with the iTimes. The iRoad made it's first ever appearance at the Geneva Motor Show on March 5th this year. This funky yet futuristic new 3 wheel scooter makes its place in automotive history using "Active Lean Technology" which allows the wheels to move up and down to compensate for corners and turns. Check out the design below.

Looking at this new vehicle the first thing you notice is that it is a one seater, meaning it is primarily for city and urban drives. The iRoad sits the driver in a cockpit so no need for a helmet in this scooter. It offers electrical features such as heating, radio, bluetooth to name a few and offers stability due to the ALT.
The vehicle is powered by 2kW motors and a lithium ion battery. The vehicle is able to travel approximately 50km on its power before it needs to be recharged for an average time of appx. 3 hours.
Overall, here at JDMTyte we think that the iRoad is a great green invention and is deserving of the "i" title. Respond if you agree or disagree and let us know what you think.

JDM History: Nissan Skyline GT-R Part 1

By Eric B.

Ah, the Nissan Skyline GT-R, one of the most iconic 90's cars from Japan. Up there with the Toyota Supra and the Honda/Acura NSX. When people think of Japanese supercars, the Skyline GT-R is usually the one that they think of. Sadly the Skyline GT-R was never sold in North America. Nissan in their infinite wisdom, decided it wasn't worth bringing over here. We did get the Skyline as the Infiniti G35 and G37. But we never got the chance to own the high performance version, The GT-R.

The first time the GT-R package ever graced the Skyline was back in 1969. It only had 160 horsepower and a 5 speed manual transmission. It was also a rear wheel drive car, unlike the later cars which were 4 wheel drive. It was available as a coupe and as a sedan. It was boxy, like most cars from that era, but it still looked good. It had that certain pose that makes you just fall in love with it. It was a very handsome car.
Picture is of the 1969 Skyline GT-R

The second generation of the Skyline GT-R was only made for the 1973 model year. It was due to the rising fuel costs and with that the drop in demand in high performance cars. It was also the last GT-R until 1989. It was powered by the 1989 cc I6 S20 engine which was mated to a 5 speed tranny and sent the power to the rear wheels. This was the last GT-R that was rear wheel drive. All over GT-Rs were 4 wheel drive. They sadly only made 197 second gen Skyline GT-Rs.
Picture of a Second Generation 1973 Nissan Skyline GT-R

The 3rd generation Skyline GT-R went on sale in 1989. It was the first GT-R to employ 4 wheel drive, and it was first GT-R in 16 years. It became a big hit. It was nicknamed the Godzilla by an Australian car magazine, Wheels. When it got into racing it won 29 out of 29 races in JTCC(Japanese Touring Car Championship). And with those wins, it inspired Wheels to nickname the car Godzilla. It was powered by 2.6 L RB26DETT I6 and again was mated to a 5 speed manual transmission. It was a site to behold then, and it still is.
Picture is of a 3rd Generation 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R

Well that is it for part one. I well post about the other 3 GT-Rs later.

Honda is at it again!

Heyo JDM fans, guess what? Honda is making yet another eco friendly vehicle. Big surprise. Now before you leave just because this vehicle uses less gas and therefore less power, take another look. The "Honda N-One" is the new concept for an electric car that uses two powerplants (batteries) that produce 660cc's each. One plant is naturally aspirated and the other turbo charged! This means that the car can and will perform at the levels of most vehicles that use a 1.3L engine. Ontop of the performance of the eco firiendly 5 seater Honda is looking to make the car visually appealing as well, check out a lil' sneak peak below.

Just a bit more on the car

- Comes in 16 original Honda colours including 2 new colours

- Has 3 interior colours

- Offers an innovative "N-line" hatchback

- Offers a DOHC Turbo and CVT 

- Has a 20% better furl economy than 2015 standards (10% higher with the turbo)

- This vehicle is more than 90% recyclable!

Now we only provide some of the info check it out for yourself on the Honda sites. 

SP

Honda Fit JDM

Hey guys,

Quick update here,

I just read a new article on PR Web that the Honda Fit engine is now going to bebe sold from the JDM inventory online at GOt Engines.com.  Thats right the Honda Fit Engine! Okay no more laughing. But there will be discounts offered to buyers.  The Japanese version is called the i-Dsi and its got a1.5 Vtec

So go out and get a Honda Fit so you can put a JDM in that thing.

Here's a link to the article I read.
Honda Fit Engine Now Sold from JDM Inventory at GotEngines.com

Here's some more information regarding the Honda Fit Engine
Honda Fit Engine

As always....stay tuned regarding any updates!

Importing a JDM to Canada.

By Eric B.

In Canada, there is a rule, or should I say law regarding the importation of any vehicle. That rule is, the vehicle needs to be 15 years or older to be allowed to be imported without any problems. It's officially all due to health and safety concerns. But in reality it was so companies like Mercedes Benz could get more money from us, cause before the law, a lot of people were importing cheap cars from Europe and Asia. In Europe at the time, you could buy a Mercedes Benz for let's say 10 grand. Even with importation charges, the cars that were sold here cost a lot more. Like 2-3 times more. But with that said, the law passed and here we are today. And hey, in the United States, the law is 25 years, with is more ludicrous.

But with a lot of the 90's JDM cars being 15 or over at the time of this writing, we can start importing those sweet, sweet cars. Sweet cars, like the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R and The Nissan Silva. Cars that we all dream of owning, are in our grasps.

Websites like Goo-net exchange allow the process of finding and importing these cars easier. On their website, you can search for cars that are for sale in Japan. When you decide to buy a car from them, you need to contact them to get it rolling. They will help you set up shipping for your new car. Then when ever if comes to port, you can then drive it home!

Best JDM Websites For our Readers!

D.A.

Hey JDM Blog followers!

I just wanted to give you guys some good JDM websites that you can use to get some information on cars if you’re in the market for one or if you’re just interested and want to read some JDM relevant articles.  These are som good sites....EXCLUDING this one of course!

http://www.torontojdm.com/

Total JDM articles! A local Toronto based JDM cars website with a lot of pictures and a big group of followers.  

http://www.jdmrides.ca/

A cool forum about JDM's with a lot of pictures and videos to keep viewers involved.

http://www.jdmcars.ca/

Very informative website that keeps you up to date with vehicles around Toronto.

http://jdmjunkee.com/blog/

This one is for the junkies! Really cool and in-depth site with picture of affordable JDM’s.  Great site for first time JDM bloggers and readers. 

Keep Reading for more updates!

D.A.

JDM or Rebuilt?

D.A.

JDM or Rebuilt? 

Today we’re going to discuss the main differences between JDM and rebuilt engines?

JDM Engine 

Japanese domestic market engine it means is that the engine was originally sold in Japan. This means that it is new to the North American Market. Furthermore it means that the engine does not have regular sales in Canada or United States. JDM engines are also often referred to as JDM swaps.

Popular examples of JDM engines include B16A or JDM B18C

Rebuilt Engine 

Rebuilt engines, frequently called overhauled engines, have been dismantled, inspected, cleaned, and their parts are replaced or repaired to update them to current manufacturing specifications. Rebuilding an engine, while labor intensive, costs less than replacing your entire vehicle or engine. 

Rebuilt engines are common in older American vehicles or refurbished muscle cars from the 1970’s. Many rebuilt engines are also often customized. Rebuilt engines tend to have more deficiencies as they are designed to prolong the life of the car and do not last very long themselves.

TOP 10 JDM CARS!

D.A.

What’s up JDM Tyte Readers!?!                              

                                                                                                                          

This is your main man Xinxhau Change here, from The Official JDM Tyte Blog team giving, you guys our loyal readers one of our first official blogs postings.           

                                                                                                   

So, I recently went to the Toronto International Auto Show and could not believe that there were very few JDM cars on display. Therefore I thought I would settle any speculation and judge the best JDM’s for myself.   Therefore, I’m making this super official list of vehicles available in the North American market.  That means no crazy Japanese prototypes will be on the list!

 So without further ado, here it goes.  What are the top 10 JDM cars?

10. Honda Civic

Your basic JDM car can be used for swapping anything.  It’s probably a fact that most old civics have been swapped to be JDM’s.  There are cheap fast, and owners can’ go wrong with rebuilding them, JDM style, definitely V-Tec friendly.  Honda Civics are highly recommended to first time and novice JDM drivers. 

Recommended JDM Engine: D15B SOHC D15Y3 V-Tec

9. Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Eclipse is a fast and good looking vehicle.  It can move with the best of them, and is eye catching when appropriately “sooped up.”   This is not a chick car, enough said.

Recommended JDM Engine: 4G63T Turbo 6 Bolts Red Top 

8. Acura Integra

The little car is not much to look at.  But drop a V-tec in one of these babies and your flying.  This is definitely one of my personal favourite street racers and lucky for me it’s easily affordable on the resale market.  Another solid plus is that most Integra’s take Honda engines, which makes for the constant comparisons to the civic.   

Recommended JDM Engine: DC2 Type R B18C 98+ Spec Engine ECU

7. Toyota MR2

It’s not the most popular, but the MR2 is known for once the stock engine is removed.  When you pop a JDM in one of these old things you might as well join a midnight street racing club, because everyone’s going to think you’re a pro when you pull up in a rarity like a MR2.

Recommended JDM Engine: 3S-GTE Turbo 2nd

6. Nissan 350z

As luxurious as it is fast, the 350z is already very mature in the American market.  This might be an outlier on most people’s list, but  the 350z can definitely As Nissan’s counterpart as the Infiniti G35 it offers the best of both worlds, while turning a lot of heads on the streets at the same time.

Recommended JDM Engine: VQ35DE 3.5L Engine VQ35-DE Motor Wiring ECU V6

5. Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Who said Subaru’s are only for off-roading?  I’ve never heard anything further from the truth.  WRX STI’s can move on and off pavement.  Get the sedan or the wagon, the car will pull you along at astonishing speeds.

Recommended JDM Engine: GF8 GC8 JDM EJ20T EJ20 Turbo 

4. Acura NSX

I know what you’re thinking.  What am I a millionaire?  But don’t worry, because the older NSX’s (pre 2000) can be purchased with a rebuilt motor for a relatively affordable price. And don’t worry about all the looks, you get driving around with it.  The NSX will get you loads of attention.  

Recommended JDM Engine: C30A 4-SPD AUTO ENGINE

3. Mazda RX7

That’s right, we’re going old school with the RX7.  Not too many people know how solid the RX7’s reputation was back in the day.  It’s also a pretty good drifter too!

Recommended JDM Engine:  13B-RE Twin Turbo Engine 

2. Nissan Skyline GTR

Made famous in the Fast and Furious film series, the Skyline can move with the best of them.   Usually found as a right hand drive in North America it’s a pretty sweet drive.   It’s a street racing legend around the world, the reason why the price tag is so hefty the majority of the time.  But if you’re planning on  doing the work yourself, the Skyline is definitely a solid investment.   

Recommended JDM Engine:  DOHC TWIN TURBO RB26DET

1. Toyota Supra Mark 4

The king of kings! The best of the best!  The legendary Toyota Supra tops my list.  The Mark 4 will take a number of different engines and they all work great.  Although you don’t see to many on this side of the ocean, they’re still out there. 

Recommended JDM Engine: 1JZ-GTE Twin Turbo 2.5L 

Well guys, there’s my list, I hope you liked it.  But let us know what you think, and whether you agree or disagree, because we want to hear your feedback.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for our next blog!

D.A.