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SEMA show 2011....not quite live from 'Vegas

Started by _LS1 Hatch_ , Nov 07 2011 09:52 AM

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#1 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 09:52 AM

Well, I was going to try and post pics each night after the show, but by the time I got time to sit down and rest, it was time for bed nearly, lol...

I went over on Monday arvo and did the show on Tuesday through till Thursday and came back later on Thursday. I think my feet are finally recovered now on Sunday, ha ha..

It was a heap busier this year than last as well.. (I've been for about 6 or 7 years in a row)

I did get a few pictures and will post up a few....could take thousands of pictures out there with the amount of stuff, but I just sort of got some of this and that as I walked along (first few years I went, I took hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of pics, this year maybe 120 - 150 or so ?)

I'll start out with this racing 911, simply for the fact it has the same wheels on it as I run on the hatch, just painted white! It's the first time I have seen them on anything else...as they were a limited run they did just for a race series apparently for the 911's. They really look totally different painted in white than just polished like I run them.

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And a few wheels that I liked the look of...sort of a spokey look (Dennis, for you as well

And Brembo brakes any one ?

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Wierd old Mazda with houndstooth trim...

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Few other assorted cars...

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#2 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 09:56 AM

Saw this car with a really odd looking front too it...

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It really needed something to make the front look better I reckon.....luckily I that happened a few moments later, lol..

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And if you want to make a Ford go fast...

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You put an LS1 in it! :lol:

Oh, and an old school sorta ride..

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This thing had anodized wheels, kind of a cool unique look I thought.

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#3 dattoman

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 09:59 AM

I have been told the quality was abit down this year
And much less advertising booth girls

I spot a Nelson !!
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#4 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 10:04 AM

Just some general pictures from around the place...

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#5 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 10:08 AM

And much less advertising booth girls

Yep...I noticed that too....and not as many really flash cars. But still worth going to me for sure !

And speaking of booth girls....

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#6 hanra

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 10:11 AM

Wierd old Mazda with houndstooth trim...

Best car of the show 110s Cosmo

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#7 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 10:47 AM

That was on the Mazda stand.. I didn't know what model it was, just thought it was a neat little car

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#8 hanra

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 10:51 AM

Very very very RARE!!!

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#9 _walkinshaw_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 10:56 AM

LS1 Hatch,

Thanks for the time and effort in posting the pics. Excellent looking show. The Yanks know how to put on an event.

Done a bit of time in the USA over the years with work and travel. Great place outstanding country / landscape, terrific people.

Once again thanks for the pics, I bet the hatch get's some attention on the road.

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#10 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 11:16 AM

Very very very RARE!!!

So I probably won't see one down at the corner shops any time soon? lol... (Mazda probably brought it over for the show...was RHD as you can see as well)

And thanks Walkinshaw ! I should have got more pictures, but always seemed to be busy...but got a few at least to try and give everyone the idea of the show. And I reckon the people there are nicer than people here, at least around So. Cal, ha ha...

And some other pictures..

This thing was some sort of tornado chase vehicle that has been on a few telly shows. I couldn't get a good picture of the entire thing at once with where it was and all the people around, but it sure was an oddball !

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#11 Ruts

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 11:17 AM

Top stuff mate, thanks for thinking of me. By the way I have decided on next years trip which will be an NHRA meeting in Vegas which just happens to be at the same time that Sema is on. OH YEAH SEE YOU NEXT YEAR BROTHER.

I think Bonneville will still be there in 2013.

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#12 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 11:27 AM

You'll have a heck of a time out there...you won't know what to look at first ! And be ready to do some walking...ha ha...

Be good to catch up with you again...I'll be out there for sure as well. Will be loading containers then too, so if you find any goodies at least you can get them back

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 11:31 AM

Dad and i will be at SEMA next year and can not wait! We are having a USA holiday and finishing in Vegas which will be a blast!
What was the reaction to Adam LeBrese XC Falcon coupe? Wasnt my choice of car to have gone, IMO Karen Keves' Marilyn Monaro should have been there but thats a different topic.
Im guessing it was known as the mad max car but what was the overall reaction to an aussie classic?

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#14 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 02:42 PM

I saw that XC and didn't like it personally....when I had walked past it there were a few people looking at it, but no one was really raving about it or anything from what I could tell ?

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#15 hanra

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 03:12 PM

Whats this? Chevelle? I like it. Almost HG Monaro?

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#16 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 03:19 PM

Plymouth Duster actually. :spoton:

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#17 _Drag lc_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 04:48 PM

arh the blowfish my favorite car from bonneville.

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#18 hanra

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 05:13 PM

Hmmmm, Duster... My next car I think!

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#19 _Gunmetal LH_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 05:41 PM

Love the pics! More More More! :clappin:

Don't suppose you got a pic of the Hemi crammed into that Duster?

hanra -here's one I spotted at a servo... http://www.gmh-toran...__1#entry590685

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 08:36 PM

Saw this car with a really odd looking front too it...

It really needed something to make the front look better I reckon.....luckily I that happened a few moments later, lol..

Fisker.......the worlds most expensive hybrids.......

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#21 _LXSS350_

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Posted 07 November 2011 - 08:45 PM

Got to love a US show ... big bold and lots to see. Just wish I was 40yrs younger and chasing those booth girls around my bedroom. ...... LOL

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#22 _HRV74_

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Posted 08 November 2011 - 08:07 PM

Great pics guys, thanks for sharing, keep em coming!!

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#23 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 09 November 2011 - 01:37 AM

Thanks guys and glad you liked the pictures !

Still flat out running around now trying to pick bits up and get containers loaded, but I'll look through the pics tonight and see if there are any more worth posting as well.