SEMA Show 2004 Las Vegas - Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association

Just when you thought bling bling and dubs were all played out, along comes the SEMA show with even blingier, bigger dubs. Manufacturers showed off their wildest wares, and Mitsubishi even made an important product announcement.

SEMA 2004, which takes place in Las Vegas from November 2 to 5, is the car show that kids care about. SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association show, is all about excess; wheels, body kits, clear bras, and spokesmodels number in the thousands.

<img src=http://automobilemag.com/auto_shows/sema_2004/shelby_expedition_200.jpg align=right>Caroll Shelby featured a number of vehicles at the show, including this extreme Expedition. The flared wheel wells give it an almost Mustang-like charm. Almost.









<img src=http://automobilemag.com/auto_shows/sema_2004/alpine_mini_200.jpg align=right>Alpine showed off this highly modified Mini speedster. The got rid of the doors and roof and installed seating for one. Every imaginable Alpine component resides within.









<img src=http://automobilemag.com/auto_shows/sema_2004/glow_wheel_200.jpg align=right>Wheel vendors were showing off the lastest technology they can squeeze into a spinning piece of metal, such as this one with LEDs built into it. The photo doesn't show it, but these wheels can show off patterns or even text as they spin.








<img src=http://automobilemag.com/auto_shows/sema_2004/black_conti_gt_200.jpg align=right>We hope the big wheels and tires on this Bentley Continental GT don't jeopardize it's near-200 mph top speed.









<img src=http://automobilemag.com/auto_shows/sema_2004/black_h2_200.jpg align=right>As if the Hummer H2 weren't big enough already, one aftermarket manufacturer decided to show off their chrome wheels under this massive SUV. How did Giovanna get that thing through the door?

Excerpt from Automobilemag.com

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The Ford Truck with Treads and Scion tC with a 43" TV in the back were awesome!

There is always neat shit at that show. I wish it was closer by, becuase it be cool as hell to attend. Maybe we need to take a group trip to vegas next year, and just happen to plan it when SEMA is going on...

Jeremy

Another INSANE creation from the SEMA Show! Pay close atention to either end.

http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/wallpaper/sema/sema_dhmini_1024.jpg

Hot damn... I just saw something about that car the other night on discovery chanel. I think they are doing a special on it next tuesday or something. Looked like it be something neat to watch. Im curious as to how it works and if you can get in either side and drive off.

Jeremy