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Title: 18000 Stella US or JDM ?
Post by: Doug Mac on August 10, 2012, 08:59:11 PM

Hi all

I know this has probably been a previously discussed topic on here somewhere (tried a search, came up blank :-[)
What I would like to know is what are the main differences between the US version compared to the JDM version. There seems to be a substantial difference in price , I just haven't been able to work out why???

Doug

Title: Re: 18000 Stella US or JDM ?
Post by: Mark Harris on August 10, 2012, 09:30:47 PM

Exactly the same thing Doug bar the livery.

Title: Re: 18000 Stella US or JDM ?
Post by: Doug Mac on August 10, 2012, 09:36:35 PM

Thanks for that Mark. Looks like a change of colour does cost extra!!! ???

Title: Re: 18000 Stella US or JDM ?
Post by: Trevor Skinner on August 10, 2012, 10:45:07 PM

I wonder whether the key to the difference is in the SW.

I notice that on the Plat web site there is both normal and SW versions of the Stella, Twin Power and Biomaster. Actually the Stella that I know and love (the SW) has some features, like the round carbon handles as well as the 6000 models, that aren"t available outside Japan and are in the $1,000 ballpark.

Admittedly, it seems confusing.

Regards,


Trevor

Title: Re: 18000 Stella US or JDM ?
Post by: Clem Henry on August 10, 2012, 10:48:23 PM

Hi Doug,

As Mark said..mainly aesthetics..the cap/handle arm and knob are different..the Ultralight knob is $200.00 plus if bought separately, nice feel to them though 

Title: Re: 18000 Stella US or JDM ?
Post by: Doug Mac on August 11, 2012, 12:07:51 AM

Hi Clem
I may be wrong , but the way I read it I don't think you get the carbon knob with the 18000 or the 20000 in The JDM model???

Doug

Title: Re: 18000 Stella US or JDM ?
Post by: Clem Henry on August 11, 2012, 12:10:16 AM

Actually I think you maybe right Doug...I keep thinking they all have them...I just changed out my JM ones to give these a go...certainly very well made and feel good in the hand

Title: Re: 18000 Stella US or JDM ?
Post by: Doug Mac on August 11, 2012, 12:32:42 AM

After using mainly Saltigas I agree the upgrade to a round type knob be it ultra light or the aluminum type is a great improvement on the standard Stella knob and would be almost a "must do" for me.

Title: Re: 18000 Stella US or JDM ?
Post by: Mark Harris on August 11, 2012, 10:29:13 AM

Don't assume that all JDM stellas come with carbon knobs. The last JDM SW18000 I bought had a standard knob (since changed).

Title: Re: 18000 Stella US or JDM ?
Post by: Allan Chan Hian Lian on August 11, 2012, 11:15:51 AM

Only JDM4000, 6000 & 8000 comes with carbon knob.

Title: Re: 18000 Stella US or JDM ?
Post by: Mark Harris on August 11, 2012, 12:05:24 PM

Thanks for that Allan.

I think there may have been a time when the bigger ones did as well or maybe it was some sort of promotion.  I bought a JDM SW20000 which had a carbon knob on it at the Shimano dealer.  That was some time ago though.