Clifford “Hi-ho” Silva has been in the mod game ever since he was a youngster toying around with modeling kits. He learned about the mod trade from his father and at age 15 obtained his first ride — a modified 1946 Ford Coupe with an Oldsmobile engine swap.

This gorgeous 1983 VW Rabbit GTI is the 12th VW for Castaneda, who at one time or another has owned MK1s, MK3s and MK4s, as well as Corrados and even a B5.5.

Kurt Kajioka follows the latter theme as he has owned only a few modified cars, but each has been done to his liking. His first ride was a 1978 VW Rabbit followed by a Mazda MX-6. In 2003, he acquired this 1999 Audi S4 and hasn’t looked back since.

Jason wasted no time in modifying the car. Before his second car payment, he had already spent more than $10,000 in modifications. In his first show with the car, he won first place for Best Lexus in 2007.

From the young age of 6, Shane Voss has been working on cars. His grandfather had an eclectic collection of vehicles that he tooled around with — among them, an old Ford pickup, a Cougar and an MG Midget. Although Shane’s first ride was a 1990 Celica ST, he has always had a love for Mustangs.

For many car lovers, their rides represent their release, their way of stepping away from it all and creating a perfect slice of the world. For Patrick Inumerable, his 2004 Acura TSX has been his way of dealing with a grief that no one should have to bear.

In contrast, this week’s featured ride — a 1990 Mazda Miata — may not win any import shows now or in the future, but it does have character and style to spare.

After getting a taste for all-wheel-drive through his friend’s DSM, Joshua worked out a deal to purchase a more family-functional AWD platform upon his return from deployment. Out went the 240 and in came this 2003 Mit-subishi Evolution 8.

Along the way, Reggie went through phases that included an attachment to euros and custom sport bikes. But as he matured, his desire for something a bit more laid back and comfortable ignited an old flame: the Harley-David-son. Luckily for him, his wife, Dina, possessed the same passion. With a common goal in mind, they decided to purchase this 2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe.

So what’s with all the hype? The 86 was designed to create a seldom-seen enthusiast’s dream: an affordable, rear-wheel drive sports car that looked the part. It turns out the car was more than enough to attract Reyn Matsunaga’s interest.