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What’s better — owning the real deal or building your own tribute? In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast, we dive deep into the world of clones vs. originals in JDM culture.

From million-dollar legends like the Nismo 400R and R34 Z-Tune to painstakingly built replicas and tribute cars, we break down the pros, cons, and controversies. Are clones a celebration of passion, or do they cheapen the value of the originals?

We’ll cover:

• Why clones exist (rarity, price, accessibility).
• Respect vs. “faking it” — where’s the line?
• Market value and ethics of selling tribute builds.
• Purists vs. builders: who’s really right?
• Examples from Skylines, Supras, RX-7s, and beyond.

 We want to hear from you! Would you rather daily a perfect 400R tribute or keep it real with a stock GTS-T? Drop your takes on Instagram @RHDGUYS — we’ll feature some of your answers on the next show.

🚗 Grab your wrench, grab your wallet, and let’s get into it.