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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 car scene, what it’s like owning a high-level GT-R in Florida, and the sacrifices he made to make it happen — including selling his house to fund the car and its modifications.&nbsp;Michael also got to drive his R34 extensively in Japan before importing it, building a real connection with the car long before it ever became legal in the U.S. His story mirrors the passion, patience, and obsession that define true RHD culture.🎙️ Big risks, real sacrifices, and a once-in-a-lifetime GT-R — this is what chasing the dream actually looks like."},"annotations":[{"startTime":98.2,"endTime":102.92,"type":"car","title":"Nissan Skylines","url":"/cars/nissan/skyline","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/1966-1968_Nissan_Prince_Skyline_GT.jpg","quote":"...my skyline's by the area. 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