SEMA 2009: Pictures, updates and discussion

[haven]

Some observations about the show:

The crowd is reduced in numbers and energy this year. The
atmosphere is more subdued. Except at the Kia display in the
north building, where they were serving free breakfast Tuesday!

The Jeep JK Unlimited with huge lift and tires is now officially passé
as a way to draw attention. I must have seen 25 jeeps outfitted
like this. The new fashion accessory for a Jeep is a rooftop tent.

Hummer's area in the GM display has two of the most practical
custom off-road vehicles at the show. The first is an H3 with 4 inch
suspension lift, upgraded shocks, and 35 inch tires. Combined with
V8 power and front and rear lockers, this is a serious off-road machine.

The second Hummer is an H3T. Its V8 engine was given the traditional
hot rod treatment, with new cam, new heads and a free flow exhaust.
A less aggressive suspension lift and shock upgrade still makes room
for 35 inch tires, and probably would be a better compromise for a
daily driver than the taller lift on the first Hummer.

You can see photos of the Hummers here
http://wot.motortrend.com/6602808/a...joins-off-road-racers-on-the-floor/index.html

 

[Wonderland]

Toyota concept MX bike; uses compressed air in the frame to start the bike

Looks like a rebadged 2010 YZF 450 with a bunch of custom tidbits.

JBRMX is Joe Gibbs Racing http://www.jgrmx.com/cgr/community/home.htm

 

[dhackney]

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P.O. Box 206
3900 Central Parkway
Hudsonville, MI 49426

800.338.7337
616.896.7100

www.soundoffsignal


Model line: StrobeWise
augmented brake lights for motorcycles and four wheel vehicles
Strobe on deceleration and brake light inputs

[take it from me, this type of system has saved our lives countless times on our expedition motorcycle; don't leave home without one]

Model line: Ghost
multi-mountable, multi-color options, LED light source

Good for interior and exterior area lighting, e.g. side and rear area of vehicle

 

[Scott Brady]

How fun would this be for a few days in London!

ARB Jeep with Viking winch line

The new NitroCharger OME

New latch. It works great

This fuel can holder is sweet. ARB now has a two-can holder available for their roof racks.

More breaking news on the ARB rack front, the units are now being constructed in Aluminum, for a 40% weight savings.

Warn has some slick new lights, including several HID versions

In the KC booth was Ivan Stuart's and Joe's Baja race truck

 

[Scott Brady]

The Pangaea Expeditions Land Rover 110 sweet!

Even Snug-Top is rock'in the roof tent.

 

[MATTY291]

"DHACKNEY" Thank you for pictures. Great size,,good items in pictures & good info. Thank You.:wings:

 

[lostworldexpedition]

There seems to be a lot more "expedition" type equipment this year based on the photos. Could someone at SEMA please elaborate on the overland equipment/outfitting presence at this years show compared to last year.

Thanks for the posts, have fun.:coffeedrink:

 

[FotoValpen]

Any pics of the Vision X booth and products?

 

[adventureduo]

Jackmate got new product Winner for a product that already existed (ver1.0)?

Dang i was hoping Trasharoo would win that

 

[spencyg]

Great pics and reporting folks. Someday I'll get out there and see SEMA in person, but all the hard efforts by people here at ExPo are certainly easing the blow. Thanks and keep it up!

Spence

 

[gary in ohio]

seems to me with the rail doors that that dress is going to get a bit dirty when wheeling? - Not to mention getting out to push when in a mud bog.

 

[Root Moose]

Vern got back to me with pics of the Suzuki Icon's bed:

http://twitpic.com/o9c4b

 

[Momrocks]

Dang i was hoping Trasharoo would win that

Me too. :victory:
Our votes must not have counted due to the hanging chads?


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[pangaea]

The Pangea says they are bringing a 110, built from an wrecked 90. Is this one the biofuel truck?

Yes. The truck is capable of running on anything from dino diesel to 100% biodiesel and waste vegetable oil. We're driving the vehicle to the SEMA show and back on a blend of synthetically made diesel (SynDiesel) and biodiesel.

 

[Maximus Ram]

I like the jackmate2.0.

Anyone have pics of the Trasharoo on any of the vehicles?



those are two products going on the Christmas list:sombrero: