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Right Hand Drive Guys · June 6 · 34 min

Eli Tacker - Ep.185

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. Eli shares the challenges of replicating one of Honda’s most iconic race-inspired liveries and how he stayed committed to authenticity throughout the build process. We dive into the history and significance of the original Gathers Civic, the hunt for hard-to-find components, and the satisfaction of finally unveiling a project that captures the spirit of a true JDM legend. The result is more than just a replica — it’s a tribute to an era of Honda motorsports that continues to inspire enthusiasts around the world. 🎙️ Four years. Countless details. One legendary Honda brought back to life. Find us on Facebook groups - RHDGUYS-JDMBOYS Socials - @RHDGUYS Merch - http://RHDGUYS.COM Want a discount on Nissan parts? Use code "RHDGUYS" at https://nizmopartsplug.com Need An ECU? Visit Haltech!

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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. Eli shares the challenges of replicating one of Honda’s most iconic race-inspired liveries and how he stayed committed to authenticity throughout the build process.

We dive into the history and significance of the original Gathers Civic, the hunt for hard-to-find components, and the satisfaction of finally unveiling a project that captures the spirit of a true JDM legend. The result is more than just a replica — it’s a tribute to an era of Honda motorsports that continues to inspire enthusiasts around the world.

🎙️ Four years. Countless details. One legendary Honda brought back to life.


Find us on Facebook groups - RHDGUYS-JDMBOYS

Socials - @RHDGUYS 

Merch - http://RHDGUYS.COM


Want a discount on Nissan parts?

Use code "RHDGUYS" at

https://nizmopartsplug.com

Need An ECU? Visit Haltech!

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