Tuble Weed

[VCrossfan]

Come on guys, where's the JDM people !!!!

I have a question!!! what BHP is the 3.2? Is it 175hp ??

also, why is it the JDM is so much better than the american version ??

WOW

[crotchrocket]

Nothing like an ice breaker

[nfpgasmask]

Better why, because it has that hideously ugly fender mirror?

Bart

[CrnCnn]

It must be because the US version has 215HP. Plus we drive on the wrong side...

[Bulldoggie]

Plus we drive on the wrong side...

Actually, under international rules of the road (at sea) Port to Port is the correct method of passing on-coming traffic.
So WE are on the right side of the road.
Only the British empire, and Japan, pass starboard to starboard.
Which should require two sharp blasts on the horn before passing.
Just my take on who drives on the wrong side.....


BTW; Boats that have their steering on the RH side, do so, because of the drivers weight is supposed to help offset the torque of the propeller.
Not because boaters are supposed to stay on the other side of the channel (road)
Many boaters make this error.

[rowhard]

Plus we drive on the wrong side...

NO, we drive on the right side,..... the right side of the road. But I think there are 53 countries that drive on the other side

[Sprey]

Jdm here!! Im sure the jdm was still around 210 or so hp ?.

So far ive seen no jdms with oil problems? ???? tho dont count me on that one

[VCrossfan]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't (JDM/USA) models made and hand assembled under the same roof in Tokyo ??

[PK]

Having a JDM model, but spending way tooo much time on this forum, the following are some of the differences I have noticed -

JDM's can check and top up their tranny fluid via a dipstick and filler tube.

We have the same seats, but covered with fabric instead of leather.

The 3.2L engine creates the same amount of power, but uses less fuel than the 3.5L engine. The 3.2L had to be replaced for USA because the emissions from it would not meet USA standards. So, we get more power from our fuel burnt, but create more emissions.

Some JDM models have the wing mirror. Mine does not.

Although the JDM model was built in '97 to '98, we have the climate control system only found in the late USA models. Isuzu changed, and then changed back.

And finally, we have the steering wheel on the RIGHT side.

Undoubtly there are other differences, but regardless of where the VX was intended for sale, it is still the best most cool looking vehicle ever.:bgwg:

PK

[crotchrocket]

I've seen a VX with Cruise controll too!! Anyone have it? Could i change the ecu and retro-fit cruise control to my JDM ??

[don moore]

Better why, because it has that hideously ugly fender mirror?

Bart

lol.. I kind like the ugly mirror...

[Bulldoggie]

lol.. I kind like the ugly mirror...

It may be ugly, but I had fender mirrors on my old MGA roadster. and I can say that putting the mirrors at the front eliminates blind spots.
I think it was common to put them on the doors so you can adjust them from the drivers seat.