Right Hand Drive Guys

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we sit down with Alan and Lupe from the J Spek Projekt to talk about the powerful connection between military service, brotherhood, and the JDM community . What started as a shared passion for Japanese cars has grown into something much bigger—a network of veterans and enthusiasts using cars as a way to reconnect, heal, and su...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we tackle a topic that’s been at the heart of car culture for decades — exhaust systems . From the early days of bolt-on mufflers, Pep Boys fart cans, and local muffler shop specials to today’s high-end titanium systems, we discuss how exhausts have shaped the way we experience cars.  We dive into the iconic exhaust brands tha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we sit down with Eli Tacker from Nashville, Tennessee, to discuss one of the most impressive Honda projects we’ve ever seen — his painstaking recreation of the legendary Gathers Honda Civic race car . What started as a dream turned into a four-year journey of research, sourcing rare parts, and obsessing over every last detail....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , Aaron and Bobby dive into one of the wildest automotive concepts we’ve seen lately — Uber Drift . We break down the idea, the cars involved, whether it’s genius or gimmick, and what it says about how drifting and car culture are becoming more mainstream than ever before. We also take a deep dive into the surprisingly massive r...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we sit down with Jeremy Weller , a Brunswick, Maine native and longtime car enthusiast whose journey through the automotive world has taken some interesting turns. With deep roots in Mazda motorsports , Jeremy shares his background in racing and performance, and how that foundation shaped his passion for cars. Recently, he mad...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we sit down with Sean from The Detail Dept to talk all things detailing and car care. From daily drivers to high-end builds, Sean shares what it really takes to keep your car looking its best — inside and out. We dive into his background, the types of cars he’s into, and some of the wild builds and rare cars he’s had the chanc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we hit play on some of our all-time favorite JDM videos and break them down in real time. From Daigo Saito launching over the jump at Ebisu to the legendary Drift Bible , we revisit the clips that defined an era and fueled our obsession with cars. We watch, react, and go deep on what makes these moments so iconic — the driving...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we check in on where our current builds stand — what’s done, what’s next, and what’s taking way longer than expected. From parts on order to big-picture plans, we get real about the highs and headaches of building cars the right way. Then we take it back. Way back. We dive deep into the nostalgia that made us who we are — the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we welcome back Marq “Squirk” Drenon for round two. As the owner of Rollerz and Roll Forged , Squirk has built a brand that blends street culture, style, and performance into one cohesive vision. We dive into the evolution of both companies, what it takes to design and manufacture forged monoblock wheels , and how branding and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we go all-in on Honda — breaking down the brand’s rise from economy car roots to becoming one of the most influential names in performance and JDM culture. We take a chronological journey through Honda’s most iconic performance models , from early legends like the Civic and CRX, to the high-revving magic of the Integra Type R...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we sit down with Alek and Vitaly , the team behind JDM Supply — a growing marketplace dedicated to connecting enthusiasts with JDM cars around USA. Beyond the platform, they also run the coveted @JDM handle on Instagram and TikTok , putting them right at the center of the culture and giving them a front-row seat to trends, dem...

Send us Fan Mail After a break, the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast is officially back — and there’s a lot to catch up on. Bobby headed out of Maine for the winter, Aaron welcomed a new baby into the world, and life hit pause for a bit… but now we’re back in the driver’s seat. In this episode, we reset and look ahead. We talk about our upcoming car modification plans , what’s changing in our builds...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we go live from the shop floor in Boca Raton with Peter and Dre from HD Werks — a place where some of the cleanest and most dialed-in Nissan Skylines in the country come to life. Peter has spent over 12 years working on Skylines , building a reputation for precision, consistency, and deep platform knowledge. We talk about what...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we take a look at the cars that officially became federally legal in 2026 under the 25-year import rule — including icons like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII and the Honda Integra Type R (DC5) . While these cars are still exciting additions for enthusiasts, this new class of imports raises a bigger question: are we reachi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast, we sit down with Juan Chavez from Central Florida — a dedicated Skyline owner whose R33 GT-R is the definition of precision and patience. Juan is known for his next-level attention to detail, carefully curating and sourcing some of the rarest parts available for the R33 platform. This isn’t a rushed build or a trend-driven proj...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we sit down with Stewart Leask from Texas — a master fabricator with a deep and varied background working on everything from high-level race cars to some of the rarest Nissan Skylines in existence. Stewart is known for his exceptional titanium work , crafting one-off components and fully custom parts that blend performance, du...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we step away from cars for a minute and dig into the tool world — and how dramatically the landscape has changed over the last 20 years . What used to be locked behind tool trucks and professional shops is now widely available to everyday enthusiasts, DIYers, and home-garage builders. We talk about legacy brands like Snap-on ,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we sit down with Jon Macdonald from Florida — the man who took a humble R32 GT-R and completely transformed it into a purpose-built drag car in his own garage . No big shop. No shortcuts. Just skill, patience, and an obsession with getting it right. Jon  walks us through the full build process, the challenges of restoring and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we tackle a hard but important topic in the JDM world — cars getting crashed and permanently removed from an already shrinking pool . As these vehicles age and values climb, every loss hits harder, especially when we’re talking about limited-production legends. We dive into the recent R’s Day crash that left a rare R34 GT-R he...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we sit down with Michael Forde to talk about what it really means to go all in on a dream car. Michael owns an R34 GT-R that has been completely refreshed by U.P. Garage , including the legendary HKS 2.8-liter engine — a setup that sits at the very top of the Skyline food chain. Based in Orlando , Michael breaks down the local...

Send us Fan Mail This is the episode years in the making. In this installment of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we tell the full story of finally receiving the R34 GT-R I bought three years ago and stored in Japan until it became federally legal . Over that time, I traveled to Japan six different times , driving the car the way it was meant to be driven and putting over 13,000 kilometers on i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we go behind the scenes with Alvin Miles Jr. from Toprank Importers — a name synonymous with being the go-to source for importing JDM cars into the U.S. This one is extra special and completely real-time: Alvin literally loads my car onto the trailer live during the episode , walking us through the process and giving insight i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we break down a packed trip to Florida that hit every level of the JDM bucket list. From pulling up to Orlando Cars & Coffee to getting an unforgettable ride in a U.P. Garage–built R34 GT-R , this trip delivered nonstop highlights. We also take you inside HD Werks for a full shop tour, talking builds, craftsmanship, and wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we link up with our good friend Justin Salerno from Colorado — someone we originally met on one of our Japan trips and instantly bonded with through the Skyline community. Recorded live from GT-R Festival 2025 in Ennis, Texas , this conversation captures the energy of the event while we dive into Justin’s journey with his R33...

Send us Fan Mail n this fun and fiery episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast , we break out a the much loved segment: HOT or NOT — where we each bring five items from JDM culture and rate whether they’re heaters… or total misses. From niche parts and weird trends to iconic cars and controversial mods, nothing is off-limits. We go back and forth with honest takes, friendly roasting, and a few...