pics from SEMA [Archive]

TJElite

11-01-2006, 08:27 PM

I haven't made it to the 12v building yet...that's tomorrow, but here are a couple pics from the worlds coolest car show.

More to come...

Toby

TBSpyder

11-01-2006, 08:55 PM

3 pics? Come on Toby! Atleast you posted though...this place is starting to look like a graveyard.

I never did get the whole TV's on the outside thing. :dunno:

TJElite

11-01-2006, 09:13 PM

There will be more tomorrow, for sure.

I saw one truck with TV's all down the running boards, behind the grill, and inside the gas cap lid.

Where is everyone? I'm 2500 miles away, and still posting...

Toby

the727kid

11-01-2006, 10:38 PM

www.SpadeKreations.com (http://www.kingofthestreet.com/images/ecrphotogallery/2006/sema_spade/index.htm)

Best car there. Sittin on 30s, with custom molded Phantom Grill. 584 Merlin Big Block and o ya 4 15 CVXs.

They got a 32" and 34" Rim there too.

P057

11-01-2006, 11:19 PM

Fuck dalton's neons, they got LCDs!!!

TBSpyder

11-01-2006, 11:32 PM

the727kid

11-02-2006, 12:01 AM

Lol even if you don't like you have to respect the work put into the Donk. 100% detial from the frame, half the body is fabbed up from hand.

TJElite

11-02-2006, 10:23 AM

Lol even if you don't like you have to respect the work put into the Donk. 100% detial from the frame, half the body is fabbed up from hand.

Mmm...not sure I'd go that far. Car looks really good, but doesn't even have brakes on it. I'm sure it will, but...

In my opinion, while it is cool, it is far from the best car here. It isn't even the best Donk here. The cars here are at a new level of insane. I'll post more pics tonight.

Toby

Notladstyle

11-02-2006, 11:31 AM

Fuck dalton's neons, they got LCDs!!!

not just LCDs... HEADLIGHT LCDS!!!!!! pure sex.

the727kid

11-02-2006, 12:43 PM

TJElite

11-02-2006, 09:49 PM

REally, I haven't seen any Donks touching it. But still to me, that is the most respected, maybe because I've seen the work log on that car though. And Yea it's not even close to done the interior is 100% empty.

And please don't post the Wisonconsin Box and say it's a Donk lol.

I'm not saying its not a great car, and I'm sure there is tons of work in it. What you need to understand is that at SEMA, many of these cars are completely custom, from the frame, to the body, to the interior. Many are complete, 1 off customs, with no stock parts.

Anyway, here are some more pics.

Toby

TJElite

11-02-2006, 09:54 PM

and some more...

The second one is looking at the back of an HHR...the front seats rotate around, and face the big screen in the back.

The last one, is just for Dalton :D

Toby

the727kid

11-02-2006, 10:46 PM

I'm not saying its not a great car, and I'm sure there is tons of work in it. What you need to understand is that at SEMA, many of these cars are completely custom, from the frame, to the body, to the interior. Many are complete, 1 off customs, with no stock parts.

Anyway, here are some more pics.

Toby

Good pics!, btw yea I know. But how many of these cars are street cars? That car is a customer car that will be driven after the 07 show circuit, that's what really gets me.

marktopia

11-03-2006, 02:37 AM

so where was this event???? and how much does it cost to get in?
well i finally have my sound system done lol. heres a pic.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/marktopia/untitled-1.jpg

the727kid

11-03-2006, 10:37 AM

You have never heard of SEMA......and to get in to show a car?? I would imagine it's in the $1000s. I know only people that get in are major corporations that are sponsoring your car. But I'm sure just to go look around it's like $30.

TJElite

11-03-2006, 12:49 PM

Good pics!, btw yea I know. But how many of these cars are street cars? That car is a customer car that will be driven after the 07 show circuit, that's what really gets me.

Well, I hope they put brakes on it before anyone drives it :D

Seriously, though, while some of the audio stuff I posted is definitely not street driven, lots of the custom stuff here is. Many of the cars are customer cars, that are loaned back to shops and manufacturers, and even have plates on them in the booths.

Again, nothing against that donk, as it is cool, and does have a ton of work in it. I'd imagine that at any other show, it could well be a centerpiece...just not at SEMA.

I have lots more pics, I just can't post any more here (out of attachment space). I'll put a slide show together, and run it at the audio meet next Saturday.

Toby

TJElite

11-03-2006, 12:53 PM

so where was this event???? and how much does it cost to get in?
well i finally have my sound system done lol. heres a pic.

SEMA is in Las Vegas, and ends today. It is a trade only show...you have to own or work at a shop or manufacturer. I don't know what a booth costs, but its probably not as much as you would think...there is a guy here with a 10x10 booth, selling dice air fresheners, so it can't be big bucks. Just to get in is only $10, but again, you have to work in the industry.

The show fills up the Las Vegas convention center, which is 3 million square feet, and spills out into another couple hundred thousand sq ft of parking lot. Wheels and tires alone occupy about 500,000 sq ft. If you walk every isle, you have walked about 26 miles.

Toby

GradeA_TireFryer

11-03-2006, 03:30 PM

Damn I Missed It Again - Well There Is Alway Next Year

marktopia

11-04-2006, 12:59 AM

SEMA is in Las Vegas, and ends today. It is a trade only show...you have to own or work at a shop or manufacturer. I don't know what a booth costs, but its probably not as much as you would think...there is a guy here with a 10x10 booth, selling dice air fresheners, so it can't be big bucks. Just to get in is only $10, but again, you have to work in the industry.

The show fills up the Las Vegas convention center, which is 3 million square feet, and spills out into another couple hundred thousand sq ft of parking lot. Wheels and tires alone occupy about 500,000 sq ft. If you walk every isle, you have walked about 26 miles.

Toby
that is a huge event lol.
good thing its not here or i would of been super mad that i couldnt make it. so toby, did u actually go in there???

TBSpyder

11-04-2006, 02:38 AM

that is a huge event lol.
good thing its not here or i would of been super mad that i couldnt make it. so toby, did u actually go in there???

No, he flew to Las Vegas so he could stand outside and look at the building. Then he beat some guy up who was coming out and stole his camera and posted the pics here.

Colonel Mustard

11-04-2006, 08:25 AM

No, he flew to Las Vegas so he could stand outside and look at the building. Then he beat some guy up who was coming out and stole his camera and posted the pics here.

thats awesome...:lol:

the727kid

11-04-2006, 10:48 AM

thats awesome...:lol:

x2

TBSpyder

11-05-2006, 02:24 PM

Sorry, I'm an ass.

Colonel Mustard

11-05-2006, 04:32 PM

Sorry, I'm an ass.

it's great most of the times

djgizmo

11-06-2006, 06:30 PM

That made my day. lol

No, he flew to Las Vegas so he could stand outside and look at the building. Then he beat some guy up who was coming out and stole his camera and posted the pics here.

P057

11-06-2006, 08:32 PM

No, he flew to Las Vegas so he could stand outside and look at the building. Then he beat some guy up who was coming out and stole his camera and posted the pics here.

hahaha

that gave me a good laugh

AWDTSi

11-07-2006, 07:49 PM

check out these clear rims...

http://www.layinbody.com/gallery/albums/sema06misc/aah.jpg

http://www.layinbody.com/gallery/albums/sema06misc/aba.jpg

scrapin_honda

11-07-2006, 07:52 PM

wow,one word for those GAY!!!!

TBSpyder

11-07-2006, 10:33 PM

Those clear rims are neat for a show car where you want something different and want to show off your brakes or rotors. I would never put them on a street driven car though, nor would I trust them.

scrapin_honda

11-07-2006, 10:42 PM

ok,i could agree with that,but definately gay if drivin in the real world

TJElite

11-08-2006, 12:00 PM

Those clear rims are neat for a show car where you want something different and want to show off your brakes or rotors. I would never put them on a street driven car though, nor would I trust them.

No cooling, and brake dust, on the inside...not good. But, seeing as how lots of these 'baller' rides get driven like 2 miles per year, and they have teams of peasants to clean the rims, I guess it works.

Toby

AWDTSi

11-08-2006, 01:34 PM

video of the rims

CarTV Video (http://www.cartv.com/content/research/channels/index.cfm/channel/cartv_video/action/showvideo/vid/e_0300/vscat/SEMA/vcat/Event/pagenum/1)