​You probably belong to a car club, many enthusiasts do . Isn't it just awesome to have a group of people that make you feel at home whenever you are talking about something  that you are really passionate about ? Now imagine a social event where you can meet people from all a over the world that share the same interests as you!  Football fans can tell you a lot about that and this is way better:car events give you an opportunity to exchange contacts, get good deals , see all the awesome models that the world has to offer and the entire environment filled with fellow enthusiasts let's you learn a lot, criticise and make new friends.

​There are many such events and as car lovers we need to be well informed and up to date so that we do not miss out on any such amazing occasions.With time, we would have covered a good number and then you can decide the ones that appeal to you , for whatever personal reason and attend it whether it's annually or any other interval. .The takeaway here is, you actually need to attend at least one of the events.

​One very well - established of such events is the HOT IMPORTS NIGHTS. This is America's largest and very unique festival for cars, pop-culture and music; we are talking about both indoor and outdoor festivals .The events get very high attendance from entertainment and automotive lovers every year.

​If you are still wondering why you need to attend these events ,let me break it down for you. The festival gives you a platform to showcase your JDM car to the entire world! You also get to see other car types like European, Exotic, Performance or Domestic vehicles. Each year, many modified cars are features ; I'm talking about 'big deal' cars which anyone can confidently say deserve bragging rights.

​You can also attend the event, like may other car lovers,  just to be part of it . It's thrilling and totally worth it. If you that guy that's really passionate about building cars or the car industry as a business, this event enables you to meet sponsors .


We can all see that this is totally worth attending. Be on the lookout for the next event on their calendar: don't miss out!! See you there. 

​JDM engines are well known for their reliability and for being very powerful. This is the reason many car enthusiasts won’t stop preferring them to any other engines. These engines are light, quite small with efficient power production. I am very positive that you will totally agree with me after reading through the list below, that these 10 are definitely the best engines in JDM.

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• Honda B Series

B18 and B16 are obviously the most famous and popular too. The engines in this series produce between 137 to 200 horsepower.

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• Mitsubishi 4G63

This motor became the workhorse for many of the Mitsubishi cars. I have to say that my all-time favorite is still the turbo model. For this engine, the power is between 200 and 300 horsepower.

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• Subaru EJ20

This engine set a new standard for Subaru till date. It is the basis of the current EJ class. This engine can literally handle anything that you throw its way.

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• Toyota 4AGE

Drifters out here, did you know that this engine was in the car that introduced the world to drifting? Now you know! This engine has a twin cam setup and 16 valves. It only produced 128 horsepower; it was however perfect for the Toyota cars because of their lightweight nature.

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• Honda K Series

These are known for more power and larger displacements. These engines are found in the Accord, Odyssey, TSX, RDX, Civic, CDX and other models. The power ranges between 140 and 300 horsepower.

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• Nissan SR20

This is part of the larger Nissan SR. The engine has the best combination for a motor design; we are talking about the displacement of 2 liters, the Turbo charger, fuel injection that is electronic and the overhead cam that is dual. The power produced ranges between 201 and 250 horsepower depending on the car model.

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• Mazda 13B

This engine is tiny but not laughable at all! With just 1.3 litre displacements, it produced between 225 and 280 horsepower.

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• Toyota 1JZ

This engine is on this list because it possesses the three essential factors for an effective engine; it is reliable under stress, it has plentiful parts and very easy to handle in case of anything. It is still very popular!

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• Toyota 2JZ

This was once referred to as the king of JDM engines for a long time. It produces power of between 276 and 321 horsepower. It has six cylinders and twin turbo. The engine is still used today in various variants.

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• Nissan RB Series

The engine is made of a block of iron and its head is made of aluminum. The head has four valves for each cylinder and dual overhead cams. It produces 276 horsepower.

What do you think?  Leave a comment!

​As a car enthusiast, you have probably tried out several of the known tire brands before settling for the best. It is good to know how good a tire is in terms of performance, feel and grip before buying it. It is most likely that you have seen many online tire companies and a number of brands too. Here are some popular sites for both used and new tires that can help you narrow down your search for the best stores with good tires for your JDM vehicle.

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• Bestusedtire.com

This is the largest store for used tires in America with many used tires that have been inspected and are safe and guaranteed. This family company has been in existence for over 10 years. Their main goal is to provide tires that still fit the user needs perfectly yet cost efficient and user friendly. To ensure that the tires they sell to their customers are in perfect condition, the tires are inspected twice; when received and before delivery. The tires are well-stored in a climate-controlled warehouse with the aim of preventing weathering and damage.
Buyers can easily search the tire of choice by tire size, tire brand name or by vehicle. Over the years, the company has successfully sold to over 300,000 customers who have, from statistics, been satisfied by the services offered and the tires. The brands whose tires are sold by this online store include BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Cooper, Dunlop, Falken, Firestone, Goodyear, Hankook, Kuhmo, Masercraft, Michelin, Nexen, Pirelli, Yokohama, Uniroyal ,Toyo and Primewell

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• Discount Tire Direct

This online store has been in the tire and wheel selling business for more than 50 years. They have tires from the top brand manufactures; they have a variety of choices in terms of searching for the product. The many available options for searching make it very easy for one to customize the exact tire or wheel to suit their needs. You can search by the style, size, brand; they also have a specific category for winter tires. They have something for both the everyday driver and the enthusiasts.
Apart from selling of tires they also offer services to go with it; these include heat cycling and studding of winter tires. They also have installation kits that are necessary for proper fitment of tires.

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• Tire Rack

By use of the car model you drive, you can easily find the tire and wheels that suit your ride. Beyond selling of tires, this store acts as a one-stop garage with wheels, tires, suspension, brakes and other accessories too.
They have tires from the best brands including; BFGoodrich, dbaUSA, FUZION, KUMHO, ULTRA motorsports, H&R, BBS, KYB, Valeo,  SUMITOMO, PIAA, SPORT edition,  ENKEI, BRIDGESTONE, MITCHELIN, HAWK,  Continental, RALLYAMOR, SACHS, Hankook,  General Tire, DINAN, FIRELLI, BILSTEIN, Firestone, Toyo Tires and many others.