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(This is a repost from the grey market cars thread, I thought it would be a good topic. I do not understand the big deal about JDM. It does not affect drifting to me so who cares 
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A couple of points from someone who has drifted LHD, RHD, and daily driven with both.
My S14 was nice and nimble, and everything you would expect from a LHD. However a few months back I bought a 32, However the 32 is much heavier in the front and harder to start into a drift. It does hold the lines better though. RHD is not noticibly different when driving is concerned. Except for 3 points:
1. Drive throughs of any sort are now a pain in the A**. Especialy at ferry terminals and border crossings, because you are not allowed to just pop out of the car and run to the other side.
2. You most definitly do NOT look pimp when you go to flash your headlights and end up turning on your windshield wipers instead.
As well as using the turn signal when it is on the opposite side of the column. (most noticable repeat mistake when you have a LHD and a RHD.)
3. The 32 is dangerous as all hell!! There are no side impact beams and that is very disconcerting when making a left turn. When making a left you have to be absolutely sure nobody is coming, this often means waiting for the opposing turning lane to clear out so you can see.
Keep in mind North American roads were not designed with the RHDrivers safety in mind. Nor are North American drivers used to seeing a RHD car. I almost get into or cause an accident every month because some idiot is trying drive and stare at the same time.
I wanted the 32 for its ability to perform, not the novelty. Figure out why JDM is so important when the tuning market is becoming global. North American Manufacturers are fast rivaling the Japanese, all it will take to level the playing field is a little time.
I wonder if anyone here can fill me in on any of the finer points I may be missing.
)A couple of points from someone who has drifted LHD, RHD, and daily driven with both.
My S14 was nice and nimble, and everything you would expect from a LHD. However a few months back I bought a 32, However the 32 is much heavier in the front and harder to start into a drift. It does hold the lines better though. RHD is not noticibly different when driving is concerned. Except for 3 points:
1. Drive throughs of any sort are now a pain in the A**. Especialy at ferry terminals and border crossings, because you are not allowed to just pop out of the car and run to the other side.
2. You most definitly do NOT look pimp when you go to flash your headlights and end up turning on your windshield wipers instead.
As well as using the turn signal when it is on the opposite side of the column. (most noticable repeat mistake when you have a LHD and a RHD.)
3. The 32 is dangerous as all hell!! There are no side impact beams and that is very disconcerting when making a left turn. When making a left you have to be absolutely sure nobody is coming, this often means waiting for the opposing turning lane to clear out so you can see.
Keep in mind North American roads were not designed with the RHDrivers safety in mind. Nor are North American drivers used to seeing a RHD car. I almost get into or cause an accident every month because some idiot is trying drive and stare at the same time.
I wanted the 32 for its ability to perform, not the novelty. Figure out why JDM is so important when the tuning market is becoming global. North American Manufacturers are fast rivaling the Japanese, all it will take to level the playing field is a little time.
I wonder if anyone here can fill me in on any of the finer points I may be missing.
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