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tuner cars
Fox Marketing Prepping Twin-Turbo IS Convertible
The tuners at Fox Marketing, fresh on the heels of their twin-turbo IS-F, have returned to the RWD Lexus sedan for a convertible coupe version. Better still? The "Ecto Cooler" green color. More » -
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Twin-Turbo Lexus IS-F: A Proper Jet Car Substitute
Don't think you can convince the owner of the Gilda Ghia to sell his jet car to you? A twin-turbo IS-F tuned by Fox Marketing and Artisan Performance almost sounds the part. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by zeeboid: Overpriced Toyota. I'll take a G8 GXP Please. 2 Responses | Other threads
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custom cars
The BatSmart Is As Silly As It Sounds
"Hey, why not make a Batmobile out of a Smart ForTwo?" This obviously inspired-by-narcotics statement is what created this: The BatSmart. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Officer BLW, Royal Canadian Grammar Polis.: The dwarf in the red shirt is just at the right height for batmotorboat. 7 Responses | Other threads
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nice price or crack pipe
Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: GM Heritage Collection Supercharged Aztek SEMA Car For $24,900?
The buyers of the GM Heritage Collection cars are already a-wheelin' and a-dealin' their purchases, and that means that you've got a chance to own what may be the rarest factory Aztek ever! More »
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Comment by Feds: Even if it were the V8/RWD Asstek, I still wouldn't pay $25k for it. Pipier than the pipiest pipe I've... 13 Responses | Other threads
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RENNTECH GLK350 SPEC.R HYBRID
RENNTech Wins Mercedes SEMA Tuner Build-Off With Rally-Inspired GLK
The Booth Professionals and 42" Chrome Rims may have rolled home weeks ago, but the voting for the Mercedes SEMA has just ended. What über tuner swayed the most SEMA fans to their tuned hybrid?
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Comment by layabout returns: That looks cheap & tacky,up market "off roaders" aren't my thing,but at least Brabus make an effort to make it... 4 Responses | Other threads
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vw scirocco
Affen-Geil! Need For Speed Undercover VW Scirocco
Seems like EA Deutschland is getting their slice of this SEMA-style customizing madness by cramming a Scirocco with every bit of video game paraphernalia they could draw together (ed - no Master System though). This little hatch is packed full of 30" screens, a XBOX 360, Playstation 3 and enough heart-stopping audio gear to give Frankie Rio wood. After running the German-flavored article through a little free online translator action, we gather that this is simply a new 'Rocco that's been vinyl wrapped, black rimmed and irreparably wronged. More » -
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Toyota Resorts To Building Taco Truck Scions Ahead Of Financiapocalypse
It takes a certain kind of genius to combine two seemingly disparate products like tacos and paint into one business venture. It took Toyota to do 'em both in this Scion xB modified for duty as a taco and paint truck. See, now that you've seen it, the imaginary palm to forehead moment is inevitable. This particularScion HakoxB was customized under the hand of Louie Contreras and painted by Kenton Parker and contains complete facilities for the cooking up of tacos and the selling of paint. We absolutely love the picture of the anthropomorphized taco and spray paint can. If SEMA was made up of cars like this, it would be a heck of a lot more fun. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by bzr: Other ideas that were shot down: Burgers and gasket sealant Fried chicken and tempera paint Pitas and bleach Pizza and brake fluid (all DOT... 5 Responses | Other threads
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The 1,005 HP Mustang GT-Based Scythe Concept Is An Overgrown Hot Wheels Car
We've been cleaning out our memory card from SEMA and can't believe we forgot about this evil-looking custom concept found in the Ford booth at the huge aftermarket parts show. It's from the good folks at Galpin Auto Sports and it's called the Scythe. The purple concept car is one of the rare few we've seen where the name is actually fitting for the car being shown. Based loosely (VERY loosely) on a 2008 Mustang GT convertible, the team at GAS actually designed it to look like an overgrown Hot Wheels car. But it's not just the unique look of the car that's cool, it's also what it has inside. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Elderly Douche: Speaking about overgrown hot wheels, did you see the thunderflite at sema? [www.thunderflite.com] 8 Responses | Other threads
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sema booth babes
The Booth Professionals Of The 2008 SEMA Show
Two days ago we asked you to pick your choice of "booth professional" using a comparison from last year's SEMA-stained gallery of booth saleswomen from the tire section of the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association show to the more conservative flesh-baring of Geneva, Paris and Detroit as our lede. Now, we've put together a bevy of booth professionals from this year's SEMA show for you to find out if your "choice" made the cut. So take a gander — perhaps you'll answer differently after taking a look at this year's batch of tire-selling sales professionals. Or not. More » -
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Gumball Machine Inventor Recreates Mustang Mach III Concept For SEMA
You can't make this SEMA stuff up sometimes. The guy who invented the big red gumball machine with the globe of gumballs at the top and the spiral ramp down the stand? Yeah, he's decided to try his hand at custom cars, producing a somewhat-faithful recreation of the 1993 Ford Mustang Mach III concept. The car is based on an early fourth-generation Mustang with custom bodywork to emulate the original concept, a Kenne Belle supercharger strapped to the factory 4.6-liter V8 and an interior to match the outside. To see more about what Modified Mustang magazine calls "The Mock Mach" head over to mustangconcept3.com. Just don't tell them we sent you. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by LTDScott's work is getting in the way of Jaloptime: I saw this car in person earlier this year at the Fabulous Fords Forever show. I have a 1/18 scale... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Honda Civic HFP Concept Sits Efficiently On SEMA Show Floor
It may not be the spiritual successor to the CRX HF, but the Honda Civic HFP Concept is the result of Honda Access America — the in-house accessory division — taking a Civic Si and adding lightness. Both exhaust and wheels have been replaced with high-performance ultra-lightweight versions, while an aero body kit streamlines the cD for a slipperier shape. So how much more efficient is the HFP? Well...they don't quite say, but we'd venture a guess that Honda's working in one or two MPG increments here. Press release below the jump. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by brandegee: I like the Si, but a little scared at the poor gas mileage. A lot of people are reporting difficulty... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Volkswagen CC Eco Performance Concept Bows At SEMA
Following the example of the RKSport Hyundai Genesis Sedan, the Volkswagen CC Eco Performance Concept is debuting at SEMA without super-gaudy bodywork, dizziness-inducing interior and a paint job that would make Zsa Zsa Gabor blush. The car features a 2.0-liter TSI inline-four with a three-stage turbo from APR, but you can select how much power comes out the end. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing: Gorgeous on the outside, but I would fear that the rear headroom must be severely compromised (like with the Benz... 8 Responses | Other threads
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ronn motors scorpion
Ronn Motors Scorpion Hydrogen Internal Combustion Supercar Debuts At SEMA
Standing out among the carbon fiber and large wheels at SEMA was the debut of the Ronn Motors Scorpion hydrogen-powered supercar. Built in Texas, this hydrogen vehicle isn't a fuel cell that converts hydrogen into electricity to power an electric motor. Instead, the Scorpion features a modified 3.5-liter Acura V6 that has hydrogen injected into it. Where does the hydrogen come from? Using a process similar to electrolysis, water is zapped with electricity in order to create a hydrogen gas that is then pumped into the engine. When the hydrogen is added to the V6, the claim is that the car will achieve 20-40% better fuel economy with lower emissions. More »
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Comment by Mike the Dog: Wait a minute. Doesn't it take more energy to split water molecules than you get from the resulting hydrogen?... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Storm Chasers Tornado Tank
TIV-2: An Exclusive Look Inside The Techie Tank-Like Tornado-Chaser
We first saw Sean Casey's latest and greatest in mobile tornado chasing insanity, the TIV-2, in a spy photo back in May, but now Sean's given us this exclusive first-hand look at the truck-based tech-filled tank here at SEMA and the scoop on what to expect from the TIV-3 for next season's Discovery Channel show, "Storm Chasers." More » -
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Toyota Tundra Dually Returns To SEMA With Monster Diesel Mill
Toyota Tundra Dually concept debuted at the 2007 SEMA show but returns for an encore with its 8.0 liter Hino heavy truck inline-six diesel engine normally used in a 35,000 lb beasts, an Eaton five-speed manual transmission and a matching Hino rear end, and you've got a truck beefy enough to drag the entire SEMA show around. We would have loved to know more about the specifics of that powertrain, but Toyota tooted its horn about the "opulent interior" and “Road Warrior exterior," 22.5 inch Alcoa wheels, blah, blah, blah. Tell us how many fully loaded train cars it can pull. Incomplete details below. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by JaredZX3: Um, you guys may not like it but the lack of a heavy duty diesel is a big part of... 7 Responses | Other threads
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"Big Daddy" Don Garlits' Dodge Challenger Drag Pack At SEMA
"Big Daddy" Don Garlits is kind of a big deal when it comes to drag racing, having birthed the rear-engine top fuel dragster, and being the first in the NHRA to cross the quarter-mile lights at 170, 180, 200, 240, 250, 260, and 270 MPH, so when he buys a Dodge Challenger Drag Pack, you know it's got to be good. This Drag Pack Challenger is the third off the production line and signed right on its composite hood by Garlits, claiming it as his own, along with everything else packed into the car like racing seats, polycarbonate door windows, manual rack-and-pinion steering, fuel cell and factory roll cage along with a stinky race-modified engine. We don't know if it's a 5.9-liter Magnum wedge, 5.7-liter Hemi or the nasty 6.1-liter Hemi, but at around 3100 pounds, we suspect it'll move — especially with Garlits at the helm. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Officer BLW, Royal Canadian Grammar Polis.: Some of the booth babes looked like they were drag packs too. 2 Responses | Other threads
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Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger
2009 Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger Slides Into SEMA
In an attempt to expand the appeal of the 2009 Dodge Challenger to every corner of the automotive enthusiast world, Chrysler has unveiled the Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger that will be piloted by Samuel Hübinette during the 2009 Formula Drift season. In order to prep the car for FD, the Challenger dropped a significant amount of weight with the use of carbon fiber everywhere and received a bit more safety equipment than your average SRT8. Under the hood is a custom-built Mopar A8 aluminum engine that should pump out 850 horsepower and 849 lb-ft of torque. They've also installed a minor tweak in order to let them drift along the walls, which we highlight below the jump. More »
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Comment by Ash78: I read the whole thing, but I'm still unclear what a drift competition consists of. I thought it was all... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Nissan Gets Ballsy, Breaks Out Bone-Stock GT-R For SEMA
You see some rare, one-of-a-kindABS plasticcarbon fibersheetmetal on the SEMA show floor, but nothing is less common in Vegas this time of year than a completely stock example of one of the hottest cars on the planet. That's right: Nissan elected to bring a bone-stock GT-R to SEMA, almost as a challenge to the customizers on-site. "Blank canvas, boys. Whatcha gonna do now?" it taunts, no doubt causing the creative wheels to turn even faster than when confronted with someone else's interpretation of the car. Well played, Nissan. Well played. Also, considering mods apparently void the warranty, we should have expected it. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Ash78: 1. Introduce screamingly-fast, butt-ugly car2. Ensure tuners snatch up most of the media time3. Re-introduce original, now-incredibly-beautiful version 5 Responses | Other threads
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By Ray WertComment by Mad_Science: That Brute kit is brutally expensive, but I might actually find myself buying one for my TJ because it'd be... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Toyota Brings A Ducati To SEMA Via Big Red Custom Tundra
Toyota apparently wanted a little of that Italian passion mixed into its Toyota Tundra crew cab for SEMA. Engineers stretched the frame and dropped on an awesome 6.5-foot bed set-up with all kinds of storage for track day support, then slathered the whole thing in red paint. The truck actually looks pretty darn slick in Ducati livery matching the accompanying 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR Motorcycle. Those dark, 22-inch Alcoa wheels do their part to set the paint off, but its the 500 HP supercharged V8 under hood that makes the 'go' match the 'show.' Full details on the truck and its modifications below. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Pessimipposaurus: I see this as nothing but an insult to Ducati. 7 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Who Would You Chose As Your Corporate Booth Professional?
We've always found the booth professionals of SEMA to be less than classy (NSFW). Though there's been a general trend towards more conservative booth babes, the average tuner still seems to think they need scantily-clad ladies to sell tires. It is borderline offensive, not in the sense of the objectification of women but because it assumes most custom car buyers are 12-year-old boys. Pretend that you're in charge of selecting the talent for your company's SEMA booth, as if you were that lucky. Who would you chose? More »
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Comment by oldskoolparts: sarah palin or danica patrick; class, looks and the ablitity to get stuff done 19 Responses | Other threads
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RKSport Hyundai Genesis Smacks SEMA With Heavy Hand Of Awesomness
We told you about the speedy Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe, but what about that other Hyundai Genesis in the unveil video? That was the 460 HP, supercharged, 4.6 liter V8-powered RKSport Hyundai Genesis with experimental cylinder deactivating. The IHI screw-type supercharger provides 11 pounds of additional intake pressure and helps motivate the car to sixty in a scorching 4.9 seconds with a quarter-mile run coming in 13.58 seconds at 108 MPH — all while being capable of returning 27 MPG. Yes, that's from a full-size Hyundai luxury sedan. Holy crap. And we haven't even touched on the upgraded styling. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by jduffy13: The nose is a little too busy but overall, gotta like it. I like my kimchee extra spicy. 6 Responses | Other threads
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Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe Unveiled At SEMA
The cloth has dropped at SEMA on a Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe that doesn't quite look like it did in the original rendered concept. The fortified and honest to goodness "Art Of Speed" race car made from the guts of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe is stripped of all the superfluous interior amenities and upgraded with an eight point safety cage, racing seat, quick release steering wheel and all the other requisite goodies of a race car. Under the hood the 2.0 liter turbo four cylinder gets upgraded with Turbonetics goodies breathing through a new intake. The suspension is updated accordingly and the whole shebang seems to offer the appropriate bite for the obvious bark. Complete details and way more pictures available below. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Ben Wojdyla: BTW, Obama was just called as the Pres. I'm betting Hardigree hadn't move away from Chicago as Grant Park looks... 14 Responses | Other threads
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By Ray WertComment by tek_nic: Yes! I would love to see a caddy, painted green with yellow trim. 42'' rims, and some tractor rubber. Why hasnt... 8 Responses | Other threads
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commenter of the day
Commenter Of The Day: Because Of Winn-Dixie Edition
Many moons ago in the little burgh of Athens, Georgia, your author worked at a local grocery chain. Back then, "paper or plastic" was a relevant question, with the customer more often than not requesting old-fashioned paper sacks. When thirty cans of cream of mushroom soup came sliding back from the cashier, you knew to grab a second paper sack, stuffing the first into it in a ritual known to bagboys everywhere as "double-bagging." You double-bagged milk, you double-bagged frozen food and you double-bagged the aforementioned can-laden parcel. And, as Ash78 reminded us while checking out the SEMA booth-babes admiring the KNIGHT XV, circumstances sometimes require double-bagging other things: More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by mechimike: Ash, ever think of running for president? Tenbeers, myself, and a bunch of us other Jalops are trying to... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Branew Nissan GT-R Is All Show And No More Go For SEMA
The new Nissan GT-R is just too hard to modify for performance, what with the tricky, unhackable computer system and the already Porsche-confounding performance. That's why Japanese tuners Branew brought their Branew GT-R to SEMA with only appearance upgrades. The car gets a revised front clip, side skirts, massive 23 inch wheels, a triple-tipped exhaust outlet, functional spoiler and rear splitter mounted on a very C5 Corvette-inspired tail end. The Branew GT-R will probably suffer from the classic tuner problem of being slower with all the extra pretty stuff on it — a characteristic most tuner car enthusiasts are able to ignore. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by lilwillie heart clicks GM: If that....thing.....would pass me on the road I doubt I'd give it a second chance. My brain would just register... 1 Responses | Other threads
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sema
Bulletproof GT-RR Not Death Proof
In Quentin Tarantino’s "Death Proof", Kurt Russells’s character modifies his car to protect its driver in even the most severe of accidents, thus rendering the machine impervious to death. Bespoke Ventures has done exactly the opposite, modifying their Nissan GT-R in such a way that severe back injury is virtually guaranteed by any front-end collision. Click through to find out why. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Danimal: I noticed something this weekend... Is Godzilla's face styled after a minivan? 5 Responses | Other threads
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Tetsu GTR On SEMA Show Floor Proves Money Cannot Buy Taste
Much like the falling leaves represented on the Tetsu GTR's matte black hood, we've been awaiting the SEMA arrival of the Japanese tuner's latest Bentley concoction. Are we fans of the odd paint scheme, Bucky Beaver front grille and Scoobtastic rear spoiler? Not so much. Are we fans of the 800 HP under that leafy hood? You betcha! All in all, the Tetsu GTR is a fate unworthy of just about any Bentley...except for the Bentley Continental GT, which makes it both horrifying and appropriate. Not unlike the SEMA show itself. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Drbajones: I'm trying to understand the leave scheme thingy, but it's not really worth the wated time of trying to understand. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Tunerized SEMA Prius Makes Us Weep For Humanity
There's no good excuse for this customized Toyota Prius muddying up the floor at SEMA, and we couldn't love hating it more. Why the engine-turned light covers? The scissor doors? The triple-blade-razor inspired hood? We're not even going to get going on the paint job choice, interior fit-and-finish and those glorious wheels. Get that new Toyota Prius out ASAP — it can't possibly look this bad when it goes under the knife. We're experiencing a serious case of schadenSEMA with this one. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Ash78: That is an abomination. Nothing I've ever seen on Jalop has made my head hurt quite like this. 2 Responses | Other threads
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KNIGHT XV: World's Biggest Fully-Armored Bio-Fuel-Powered SUV Gets Early Unveil Thanks To Battery Problem
At 7’4” tall, 18’1” long and 8’2” wide, the KNIGHT XV is one big honkin’ bio-fuel powered SUV. Did we mention it was armored too? Thanks to a 6.8 liter V10 that runs on something nebulously called “Biofuel” it claims to be green, but we estimate its mileage to be in the low single digits. That’s a lot of liquid corn. Unfortunately, Conquest Vehicles’ bouncers appear to be equally big, burly and prone to man-handling our Editor-in-chief, so we decided to reveal it early. Ray’s full account follows the jump. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Rust-MyEnemy: I.... don't know.... Something about the Black, the chrome, the size.... the perceived butchness... It's all a bit, er, 8 Responses | Other threads
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Tracked Hummer At SEMA Will Crush You, Take Your Gas
If you've got an H2T but you're not happy with the gas mileage — finding it way too high — your options are limited. Sure, you could bolt on performance mods, but we'd suggest these elegant and subtle tracked belts to replace your efficient pneumatic tires. This H2 was spotted outside the Vegas convention center welcoming all who ventured out to see the SEMA fest, bedecked in two-tone green-and-black, ready to crawl to your favorite club. No word on top speed, but hey, it's not about when you get there; it's about what you crush on the way. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by wookie1901: Are sure that was not put outside SEMA as a warning to keep people out. In effect saying, "Beware further... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Kumho Launches Ultra-Low-Profile 15-Series Tires
Own a high-performance supercar but want to ruin its ride and handling? Well Kumho has just the thing for you! Presented today at SEMA were these new ultra-low-profile 15-Series “performance” tires. Available only in 385/15-22 size for now, they’re designed for the otherwise-competent Ferrari F430, Dodge Viper and Corvette Z06. But, while the 15-Series tires are just for looks, their complete and utter lack of sidewalls has an unexpected benefit. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by c0de: i would like to ask a question here. I see a Mazdaspeed3 in my company's parking lot with, i think,... 14 Responses | Other threads
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ECTO-1 Gets A Sound System Upgrade In Time For SEMA
In conjunction with the upcoming 25th anniversary release of the greatest ghost-hunting comedy ever, Ghostbusters, Sony has outfitted the original, fully restored ECTO-1 with an extensive Sony entertainment system packed with all manner of gadgets for SEMA. The classic Cadillac ambulance features Sony Xplod subwoofers, a DVD player, iPod adapter, Sony marine amps and speakers, an MP3 player, 10-disc CD changer and a navigation system. It all seems like a bit of overkill considering the only thing that'll ever get played in there is Ray Parker Jr.'s Ghostbusters theme song with the DVD running in the background. Complete details below the fold. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Bumblebee: I would give all that I own for one more Ghostbusters movie. That or $12.50. Whichever. Yeah, I know we're getting the... 2 Responses | Other threads
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VW Tiguan Performance Concept To Debut At SEMA
Now here's something interesting coming from the Wolfsburg crew: The VW Tiguan Performance Concept set to debut at SEMA. The details are thin so far, but the tiniest SUV from the people's brand gets a three-stage turbo pushing output up to 312 HP and 319 lb-ft of torque to go along with the upgraded Dakar-style body work. Since it's coming out at SEMA it's also getting a silly and irrelevant Rockford Fostgate sound system which makes us shake our heads. Still, we want to run it against the new 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor in a desert-racing death match. Click here for a high-res view and check out the "release" below the jump. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Ash78: Given VW's success with the Touareg in previous rallies, I think this will be pretty awesome. The Golf platform: Is there... 6 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
What Would You Build For SEMA?
It's SEMA time again, the annual customizer festival in the desert that never fails to polarize opinion — perhaps appropriate that it starts on an election day this year. We've just begun our coverage, but already we've witnessed ICON's Toyota/Lexus mods and Nelly's fab Flex, with a bunch more to come. So, let's assume you're either in the aftermarket biz or you're a famous R&B artist: What would you build for the SEMA show? More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Ash78: I'd drive through Appalachia and enlist a whole bunch of bluegrass musicians to do cars in their personal style. A... 6 Responses | Other threads
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2008 Cobra Jet Mustang Brings The Noise At SEMA
In addition to the Raptor pickup, Ford will be unveiling its latest purpose-built drag racer, the 2008 Mustang Cobra Jet. The Cobra Jet, also known as the FR500CJ, is an attempt by the Dearborn, MI-based automaker to expand its offerings of racing pony cars. The Cobra Jet gets a beefed up 5.4-liter V8 with a cold air intake, A/C delete, 9-inch rear end, a six speed manual or three speed auto, a roll hoop and a specialized suspension. While no horsepower figure is given yet, Ford is calling it a car any drag racer can get in and immediately be able to compete with ten second cars. Not too bad for a factory racer, sounds like it'll do the Cobra Jet name justice. Details in the press release below. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by PickupMan: I will take one of these factory blue oval monsters too. than proceed to whoop on every import drivin boy racer... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Nelly's On And Poppin' Custom Ford Flex To Be Revealed At SEMA
Working with Ford and Funkmaster Flex (no relation), Grammy-winner Nelly laid out a design for his own custom Ford Flex crossover; the finished result will be revealed to the artist today at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. Apparently Nelly was enthusiastic about the Flex from his first look, saying "Yo, that’s hot! How can I get one of those?" Never one to miss a PR opportunity, Ford offered to customize a Flex for the "premiere stuntastic stuntman" under the watchful eye of Funkmaster, himself a custom Flex owner. All we have so far is one photo and a press release below the jump, but Nelly's Flex will come to you as soon as we get our eyes on it, so try to contain yourselves. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Ash78: Ford let Nelly have a Flex, EI, EI, ohhhh!And in that Flex he had some hos, EI, EI, ohhhh!With a... 6 Responses | Other threads
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TLC ICON Lexus LX570 Shows Off Tubby Truck Tweaks For SEMA
Just because TLC is bringing a slew of built-to-the-hilt ICON FJ Cruisers to SEMA doesn't mean they've forgotten about the crucial bugeye sunglass-wearing urban white trash market, and so we present their ICON Lexus LX570. The direct descendant of the FJ40, the Lexus doesn't much do what its tougher forefather did — likewise TLC's modifications are primarily for the street, with monster two-piece 24-inch MOZ wheels, black chrome, extra-tinted windows, TRD six-piston calipers on cross-drilled rotors and emulsion-laser-etched carbon fiber printed trim. Yes, printed carbon fiber. Heck, we'll just let you watch the video for the rest. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Ash78: Talk to me when you've done it up Icelandic Style. They're closer to the Financiapocolypse than anyone, so I think... 2 Responses | Other threads
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TLC Goes To SEMA With A Trio Of Upgraded ICON Toyota FJs
Back before they became the enormous and bloated choice of bugeye sunglass-wearing urban white trash, Toyota FJ Cruisers were compact, capable off-roading machines. We told you about TLC's plans build up some of their old-looking new trucks with a trio of FJ's for the floor of SEMA. They already build an FH40 version, but now they're adding FJ43 long-wheelbase and an FJ45 pick up with a long-travel coil suspension, Stoptech brakes and a 550 HP LS2 V8. Mighty fine figures for a vintage inspired truck even though they're purpose built off-roaders to begin with Take a look at some new pictures below — we'll bring you the trucks from the show floor this week. Also, hit the jump to see a video from the folks at Streetfire of the truck build in process. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Ash78: Yeah, right, like Toyota needs yet another SUV to add to the stable. Where exactly does this slot? Between RAV... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Special SEMA Coverage Coming Tonight At Midnight!
The boss-man is in Vegas at SEMA and he claims he's got some late-breaking news for us this evening. He won't tell us what it is, but he is telling us to come back at midnight EST tonight to find out. He keeps talking about some bird of prey he found in the Nevada desert. We haven't the foggiest.
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By Wes SilerComment by Schm wishes he could bring back the funny. .: Raptor=Lame-O. I know that more hp=mostly always good, but I mean seriously, is there a worse time to be... 3 Responses | Other threads
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