Modded

Eric Lam owns a 1997 Toyota Supra that he has painstakingly built over several years. We discuss his automotive history, his passion for attention to detail, his current projects, and where the build goes next.

Jonathan is best known for his 2008 Honda S2000 and his track prepped 2018 Forester XT. We talk about his start with tuning, parts development, his time at Galpin Auto Sports (from the famous Pimp My Ride), and much more.

Carlin Chiu and Will Chan discuss their automotive history, working under the SEMA crunch, as well as the changes in the automotive community that they have seen in their many years of modifying cars.

Thomson Ho is most known for his "stanced" Scion FRS. We discuss the development of that build, his philosophy on fitment, and the reasoning behind his selection of vehicles.

Chris drives a 2002 Acrua NSX that has been a project years in the making. We talk about his sudden rise into the spotlight of SEMA and the hard work and history that led him to that stage.

This episode we cover the Super Street Show Car Shootout/FF Battle that took place at the Street of Willow racetrack. Some of the cars on the track are former podcast guests, as well as some new faces. We cover their experience at the track and how it will affect the direction of their build.

Wyatt owns an STI swapped Subaru GF wagon. We focus on his obsession with getting JDM parts and on some current issues relating to both real and replica components.

John drives a Lexus GS with a Junction Produce body kit. We talk about his start in San Diego, the beginnings of the team Endless Projects, and the current status of the car modifying community.

Justin drives one of the most unique Subaru Crosstrek's in the car modifying community today. He speaks about the changes in his life with the car, his relationships, and his business of ATYPICAL Designs.

Lino drives an FD3S Mazda RX-7 fitted with an RE Amemiya widebody kit. We talk about his almost 20 year history with modifying cars, Japanese tuning culture, and the automotive scene in his hometown of Austin, TX.

Chris has owned several cars over time, but is most notably known for his yellow "bugeye" WRX. We talk about his build's long history, the road bumps along the way, and what keeps him moving forward.

Barbara drives an iconic 2001 Subaru GC. It is a full v7 STI conversion with fender flares and some rare JDM parts. We talk about the start of her automotive passion and her transition into the import scene from her traditional American muscle roots.

On this special episode, we talk outside of the Rice Box to some Houston locals regarding the days of the forum houstonimports.com.

John is the owner and founder of the Rice Box in Houston, a space where local ricers get together. Arguably one of the most recognized figures in the local car community, we record on location at his restaurant and talk about Mayday Garage, what it means to be a ricer, and what binds us together as enthusiasts.

Patrick drives a 2016 Subaru STI with countless JDM and custom parts. Being fairly new to modifying , we talk about start in the car community, his build process, and his thoughts on the experience thus far.

Ferny drives one of the most recognizable Evos anywhere, a wrapped 2006 Voltex widebody Evo 9. We talk about his move to the United States, his long history with Evasive Motorports, and his team, Daily Driven Revolution.

Nancy drives a 2016 Subaru STI with Varis bumpers and other JDM components. We talk about her start in car modifying along with her experiences being a girl and a mom in today's car scene.

JT drives a 1994 Honda Civic DX and is a part of team 5 Star. He explains to us that his award-winning hatchback is no trailer queen, but is also a regular at the local tracks. We also talk about his racing roots on Houston's streets and where his passion fits in with his family life.

A special episode of Modded dedicated to StanceNation Texas! We discuss winners, show preparation, and show controversies.

Nigel drives a turbocharged 2001 Toyota Aristo. We explore the history of this rare import and his roots on the island of Dominica. He weighs in on the differences between the New York and Houston car cultures and the many lessons learned from his builds.

Johnel drives a 2007 Lexus LS with an Aimgain VIP GT widebody kit, including over fenders. He gives an insight into the process of shipping parts from Japan, the car culture in the Philippines, and the long road he took to get his car to where it is today.

Cristian owns a 10th Anniversary Edition 1988 Mazda RX-7 (FC3S). We talk about the culture within some parts of the Mazda community, his history with the Houston tuner scene, and how he started in Final Form USA.

Patrick drives a 2013 10 Series FRS with some genuine RS-1 and Toyota Racing Development (TRD) components. We go into the issues of car meet etiquette and the current events in California's car modifying culture. Patrick also speaks to the transitions he is making in his car and his personal life.

Quincy Yuen drives a 2012 Subaru STI with a full Varis wide body kit and a long list of rare parts. I met with Quincy during a recent visit to Vancouver where he showed me around the local scene. Quincy goes into the importance of hard work and the path he took to take his build to the next level.

David Li is a Houston local who drives a 2007 Toyota Camry. His car is VIP style with custom molded Lexus GS bumpers. We go into detail about the history of his car, what it means to be VIP, the influence of Japan, and current trends in the modding community.

Have you ever wondered about that kid on your block with the loud exhaust or the oversized rear spoiler? Or perhaps you wondered why someone would lower their car to the point that it takes them 15 minutes to get out of their own driveway? It is all part of car modifying. Modded will introduce you to the interesting and unique individuals who choose to make their cars into expressions of themselves and their passion.