SEMA 2010 – Eye Candy

One of the most anticipated aspects of the SEMA show every year is the eye candy.  Expressive, sensuous, exciting and eye-pleasing, it doesn’t matter what your personal preferences are, there is something beuatiful there for everyone.  .  Some may say beauty is only skin deep.  But you have to admit that voluptuous and nicely proportioned will get your attention every time.  So with that in mind, let’s take a look at the most beautiful things I saw this past week at SEMA (in my humble opinion, your mileage may vary).

SEMA 2010 – Day 4: Musings

Yesterday, I tried to get some industry experts to help me understand where consumer wheel preferences were heading.  I got a lot of different predictions but in truth, there was no consensus.  Some things are clear, others not so much.  So I decided to take another tact and try to ascertain where things are going by simple observation.  Mind you, this is not a scientific study.  In fact, I am sure there are many who will disagree with my methods.  But bear with me a bit – I think that logic is on my side.  Let me explain my thinking and then let’s review the results.

SEMA 2010 – Day 3: The Aftermarket

So, after 3 days of walking the show, interviewing industry stalwarts and listening to the mom and pop shops that drive the vehicle aftermarket, you would expect a clear picture of wheel trends to emerge.  A couple of years ago it was color – not the greys and silvers that have been an industry standard for years, but bright and lively matching body colors or in some cases bold contrasting  colors were the trend.   So what are you predictions for this year? More chrome, less chrome, new colors, new finishes, new designs, old designs or new technologies? 

SEMA 2010 – Day 2: Dealer Day

Well, it’s the second day at SEMA and time to sit a bit and rest.  If you have never been to SEMA, the reason it lasts a whole week is that’s how long it takes to see the whole show.  The upside is that pretty much anything you could ever desire to accessorize your vehicle is on display (and a few things you’ve never thought about), the downside is that your feet hurt for a week after you leave.  Or, if you are my age, everything hurts. 

My Pick for Best of Show

SEMA 2010 – Day 1

In the process of uploading hundreds of aftermarket wheel pictures to Photobucket.  In the mean time here’s a great new product release.  Mopar has introduced a Charger Grille, Challenger Grille and 20″ Chromtec® wheel in Black Chrome produced with our Spinelle™ Metal Finish.  Here are some more details courtesy Popular Hot Rodding http://bit.ly/bItoW5

Mopar 20" Chromtec wheel in Black Chrome

 

SEMA 2010

In advance of direct reports from the floor of SEMA, take a look at this vehicle introduction.  The Police Interceptor Stealth concept was designed by one of our friends at Ford.  I especially love the way the wheels fit the overall theme.  Check it out here http://aol.it/bh6aqC and check back on this blog for pictures and trends on the wheels at SEMA.