Update: 1/1/07 - The Real JDM column for Modified is on vacation. In the meantime, check out www.bespokeventures.com/blog to see Ben's Blog.

Welcome to The Real JDMfs official homepage. The Real JDM is a monthly two page column featured in Modified Magazine. In each issue of Modified Mag, The Real JDM is there to provide perspective on the latest tuning trends from the streets, shows and tracks of Japan.

The Real JDM is written by Ben Schaffer of Bespoke Ventures. Ben provides unprecedented access to the Japanese market through his business and personal connections with the top tuners and manufacturers in Japan. Each month Ben scours for new and interesting topics coming from the Japanese tuning scene. With new Japanese trends and technologies taking many months and sometimes years to reach American shores, The Real JDM is your portal into the future of high end tuning.

Please continue to visit our website to review past issues of The Real JDM and to preview current and future issues. Please visit www.modified.com to subscribe to Modified Mag and receive The Real JDM at your doorstep each month. Back issues are also available from Modified directly.

We welcome your feedback, please send comments and suggestions to: ben@therealjdm.com

 

 

 

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(All files in Adobe Acrobat Format)

December 2006
Phoenix's Power Interview
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November 2006
Global Interpretation
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October 2006
Redefining JDM
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September 2006
Virtual JDM
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August 2006
Attack of the Prius
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July 2006
Year of the Z
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June 2006
Yashio Factory Interview - Pink is in this Season
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May 2006
The Real Tokyo Auto Salon 2006
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April 2006
The Anatomy of a Time Attack Car (Stage 2)
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March 2006
The Anatomy of a Time Attack Car (Stage 1)
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February 2006
Dream Merchant
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January 2006
Natural Aspirations
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December 2005
Widebody Tuning Pt. 2
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November 2005
Widebody Tuning Pt. 1
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Octoberr 2005
JDM goes Hollywood
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September 2005
Legal Speed
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August 2005
Automotive Anorexia
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July 2005
Ultra VIP Tuning is Born
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June 2005
Aero Parts vs. Bodykits
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May 2005
FM + GT-R = Hybrid Future
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April 2005
Nothing More Uncool than Understeer
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