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What I think has been interesting to see transpire is the USDM influence on Japan. They are now emulating North American styling(Socal style if you will) in their own builds. American tuner parts, shaved bays, tucks, etc. It's cool to see it come full circle since we(North Americans) were dying for JDM stuff 10+ years ago.
I really dig the cleanliness of Socal Honda stuff. I like the tucked and clean engine bays but it doesn't transfer over to function or driving feel which is why I never went that route with my caR.
As for "What's Hot" nowadays, I'd say race car style. Gutted interior, cage, meaty tires with chalk, tucked/shaved engine bay and aero. I can dig it but I'm really into the Kanjozoku stuff in Japan. Gutted, purposed built, beat up street racers that actually break the law in Japan. Not condoning street racing but fuck me if I(and others here I'm sure) didn't grow up in that world in the 90's/early 2000's. It's fun living vicariously through them.
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