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more about #semashow2008 more comments → GameBreaker: Ok, will someone tell me when the Skyline GTR and Civic changed roles? Someone has screwed up the Ricer vs Race Car balance... and that person shall pay. more » AmishJohn: That car looks like it should have Massengil decals on it. more » theeastbaykid: As folks have mentioned, a low rear harness mounting point isn't automatically a death sentence--but the angle should be minimal, say 15 degrees or le... more » Danimal: I noticed something this weekend... Is Godzilla's face styled after a minivan? more » Thrashy, perpetual Minardi: Attaching the harnesses to the rear seatbelt mounting points is actually recommended by Schroth, among other harness manufacturers, though that partic... more » FightingChance: I think livery makes the GT-R much easier on the eyes than solid colors, given it's tall stance and huge, square flanks and sides. The GT-R is all fu... more » al_beaton: 2009 Ford F-150 by Cuisinart This functional machine combines "Built Ford Tough" performance with a man-sized custom loadbed food processor. Stainless... more » AmishJohn: Where's the Pep Boys Special? Oh, wait, THEY ALL ARE! /wrists more » mikedrawcar: Wait, Gas costs WHAT?!? more » ujointclothing: Here's the X-Treme Toyz rig almost finished: [www.offroadunlimited.com] more » layabout: No doubt Mini will attempt some kind pathetic rival for the guy that needs a truck,but only to carry small things... more » smalleyxb122: Lose the graphics, and I'll take the X-treme Toyz Farenheit F-150°. Of course, I have to look past the irksome "X" in their company name. Then I'll h... more » Mad_Science: They really should've done one with a good camper shell setup. Might actually tap into a potentially growing market for pickup sales. more » Deartháir II: Just sayin'... more » Pete Gaines: I want to punch/kill/maim/damage/ban anyone and anything that thinks Ed Hardy graphics are ever a good idea. more » -
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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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AEV HEMI-Powered Jeep Wrangler: First Drive
The new Jeep Wrangler is a damn fine off-road vehicle straight from the factory, but a 202 HP V6 just doesn't quite fit the bill for the folks at American Expedition Vehicles. Remember, this is the same group of guys who built the Hemi-powered SR-392 Roadster and the amazing Brute conversion kit that'll let you turn your Wrangler into an honest-to-goodness Jeep truck. This year at SEMA AEV'll be showing their latest and greatest new toy — the custom shop's dropped a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 into the evergreen off-roader...and then tosses us the keys for an exclusive first drive. That's right, they let us loose in this monster of an off-roader — outfitted with their complete HEMI conversion kit, a Flowmaster exhaust, an Nth Degree three-inch suspension lift, 35-inch BFG Mud Terrain KM2s on a set of their own wheels, 4.88 rear gears, their all-steel heat-extractor hood and a beefy front winch bumper of their own design. The result: A seriously badass Wrangler. More » -
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Allegations Of Swiped Designs Surface Over RMR-Tuned Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Yesterday we told you about the first of many modified Hyundai Genesis Coupes to debut at this year's SEMA show. While the image we published was from Rhys Millen by way of Hyundai, graphic artist Jon Sibal is claiming part of it — specifically the front bumper — was yanked from one of his own design renderings of a hopped-up Lexus LF-A without permission. The LF-A design below the jump. More »
