18000 Stella US or JDM ?

[Doug Mac]

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

[Mark Harris]

Exactly the same thing Doug bar the livery.

[Doug Mac]

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

[Trevor Skinner]

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

[Clem Henry]

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 

[Doug Mac]

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

[Clem Henry]

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

[Doug Mac]

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.

[Mark Harris]

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

[Allan Chan Hian Lian]

Only JDM4000, 6000 & 8000 comes with carbon knob.

[Mark Harris]

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.