SEMA 2009: Pictures, updates and discussion

[dhackney]

Hey, it can't all be about overlanding...

 

[Connie]

No expedition vehicle should be without:

:bike_rider: He should watch the road better, running over something like that could puncture a tire.

Or is that the security system?:elkgrin:

 

[gprsdlyt]

Wow....I wish I could make mine look closer to this one! I'm really liking the front & rear bumpers...and the lights on the roof rack!

I would love to get my spare tire off my roof for a change....

looks like the kevins/iceland/protofab bumpers. hope to have a rear soon!

http://www.kevinsoffroadmanufacturing.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=234_236

http://www.icelandoffroad.com/WJ_steel_bumpers.html

 

[upcruiser]

I am enjoying all the pictures! I don't normally dork out to hard on all of the gear but I have to admit, that looks like a pretty fun event. Have fun guys and keep the pictures coming!

 

[gprsdlyt]

Nope, not a Brute. It's an Unlimited with a Brute top. Confirmed.

what about http://www.rubitrux.com/index.htm ??

 

[Martinjmpr]

It doesn't look much taller than a stock 4th Gen here. Maybe it's the angle or maybe it just isn't as tall as it looked in the low angle publicity shots?

Appears to have a "Limited" badge on the C-pillar which would explain both the low profile tires, the low stance and the ground effects.

The new Limited is aimed at the street market, not off-road. Has 20" wheels, full time 4wd and the low hanging plastic.

 

[Martinjmpr]

Awesome pictures! I'd be doing a lot of drooling and dreaming if I were there.

I'm really digging the 4 door JKs. I was excited about those when they came out. I'll be interested to see how they perform as the years go by.

My biggest concerns re: the JK would be the viability of ChryCo (though they could easily sell the Jeep division to another buyer who would jump at the chance to acquire them) and the reputation of the minivan-sourced V6 engine.

I also wonder whether the multi-piece roof will last very long. But honestly I could see the 4 door JK replacing the Liberty in the Jeep lineup. Just put a fixed steel roof on it and there you go!

 

[flyingwil]

As promised:

Hmmm wonder where they got those MAXTRAX?

 

[Willman]

^That is one nice mount job

 

[mcm4090]

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

http://twitpic.com/o9c4b

Thank you sir.:costumed-smiley-007

 

[haven]

The Local Motors off-road vehicle did appear at SEMA. This is "crowd-sourced" in that it was designed by a group of enthusiasts who didn't have a financial stake in the project. Or, if you prefer, "cloud-sourced" because all input to the project was via the Internet.

See more photos at Autoblog
http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/sema-2009-local-motors-rally-fighter

 

[Funrover]

Now that I made it through all 12 pages I need to get a towel to clean up all of the drool. Looks like some fantastic products out there

 

[tdesanto]

Hmmm wonder where they got those MAXTRAX?

That's funny, as I was thinking the same thing. Nice job, Wil.

 

[SOAZ]

I wonder if this Tundra will come with a belt buckle?

http://jalopnik.com/5396091/toyotas-brooks-and-dunn-pickup-has-belt-buckle-door-handles

 

[adventureduo]

Still trying to figure out whats with the tap on the huge pot? Shouldn't the tap be at the bottom?

here's another look at it: http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/tundrabbq-bed-1600.jpg

Maybe it houses a keg?