The Stance Car Iceberg ACTUALLY Explained..

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You’ve seen slammed cars. You’ve seen the camber. But where did stance car culture actually start? Was it Japan with their strict Shaken inspections? Germany with their obsession over fender fitment and ABE-cert’d parts? Or maybe... the lowriders cruising Whittier Boulevard long before Instagram made fitment famous? #cars #carmods #stance
In this deep dive, we break down the real history of stance culture—from Bosozoku-era Japan, TÜV-locked Euro builds, to California’s lowrider movement that’s been holding it down for 80+ years. We’re talking about the WHY behind slammed cars, stretched tires, and the silent rebellion that birthed a global tuning movement.
Whether you're into JDM fitment, OEM+ Euro builds, or American lowrider legends, this is the full breakdown on how slammed cars became more than just a trend. Plus, we’re looking at how modern regulations, parts suppliers, and car enthusiast culture are shifting stance today in 2025.
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0:00 – Why Stance Isn’t a Sin in 2025
0:20 – The Origins of Stance Culture
0:40 – Japanese Stance: The Shaken Test
1:34 – Euro Stance: TÜV and Strict German Inspections
2:36 – Japan vs. Germany: Who Did It First?
3:14 – American Individualism & Stance Culture Roots
3:54 – Lowriders and the Birth of U.S. Stance
4:20 – Global Influence: Japan, Germany, and U.S. Subcultures
5:00 – The Rise of Extreme Stance Styles
5:48 – How Laws Shaped the Stance Scene
6:14 – Secret Support: Tire Stretch & High Spring Rates
6:59 – Companies That Quietly Support Stance
7:10 – Is Excessive Stance Fading?
7:48 – Why Regulations Are Changing the Scene
8:02 – A New Era of Stance Culture?
8:15 – Final Thoughts & Modding With MartiniWorks