{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"What Is Fed Legal In 2026? Is This The End Of The Golden Era? - EP.174","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/what-is-fed-legal-in-2026-is-this-the-end-of-the-golden-era-ep-174","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2145436/episodes/18807140-what-is-fed-legal-in-2026-is-this-the-end-of-the-golden-era-ep-174.mp3","description":"Send a textIn 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 reaching the end of the JDM golden era? Compared to the flood of legendary cars that became legal over the past decade — R32s, Supras, FD RX-7s, and eventually the R34 — the pipeline of truly must-have JDM cars seems to be slowing down.We discuss what makes the Evo 7 and DC5 special, why the early-2000s era feels different from the 90s boom, and whether the future of importing will ever match the excitement of the golden years. Is the best behind us, or are there still hidden gems waiting their turn?🎙️ The next generation is here — but is the magic fading?Find us on Facebook groups - RHDGUYS-JDMBOYSSocials - @RHDGUYS Merch - http://RHDGUYS.COMWant a discount on Nissan parts?Use code \"RHDGUYS\" athttps://nizmopartsplug.comNeed An ECU? Visit Haltech!"},"annotations":[{"startTime":70.0,"endTime":75.0,"type":"term","title":"B-series engine","url":"/glossary/b-series-engine","quote":"...B series royalty, like we were like there, right? 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