SEMA Show in Las Vegas

[jschwartz]

I'm starting my 1800 mile one way ride this morning. My Ultima GTR is a featured vehicle at this years SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nov 4-7 This is the largest car parts/accessory show in the world. 1800 exhibitors, 87,000 attendees
jeff schwartz

[k wright]

Thanks for the updates. Let us know when the magazine articles appear at the news stand.

ken

[jschwartz]

Made it here, 1900 miles, the first time the car's been trailered to an event, trailer broke 700 miles from Vegas, had to drive 150 miles to find parts, left my friend with the trailer and drove the GTR the last 700 miles all night to make the move in, didn't hit the 3 huge Elk along side the road in AZ.
My location is up the escaltor by the DUB Lambo's at the end of the hall, 2nd floor.
Jeff

[BigAl1]

Thanks Jeff,
I'll keep watch online for glimpses of yours. Oh, the adventure of cross-country driving! Definately will tour the US when mine is done.
Allan

[bigmack]

Try not to get into any trouble out on those desert highways Jeff. I know I'd be tempted!
Have fun!
Cheers!
-Mack
p.s.Let's see how many SEMA girls Jeff can load into his GTR and bring home

[jschwartz]

Record attendance this year, over 120,000.
The Porsche powered Ultima was also there.
Heavy mods to the chassis, gas tank in the cockpit, right side. It's going to be track use only.
Met a number of USA Ultima owners.
Loads of people wanting to buy cars, I told em I don't sell cars. (I've offered to pass out Ted's cards, but he don't want me representing Ultima with my non- standard car)
Jeff

[doc_fudge]

Jeff,

Why does Ted think your car is non-standard...LS1?

Andy

[USCANAM]

Andy
Mine is not considered a fair representation either, and I've just changed the panel and the pedals.
Wait till Jeff gives you his list!!
Jack

[bigmack]

Probably hard for most of the world to understand, but as Americans we tend to be a little "Non-Standard."

Cheers!
-Mack
p.s.Jeff how many SEMA girls did you fit in the GTR?
I will make it a point to see you there next year...if my wife allows it!

[jschwartz]

Non Std: seats, instr, engine, int panels, exh, wing, etc....
No SEMA girls in the car, but 2 gorgeous high class bi working girls, one japanese, one american fit just fine...
jeff

[BigAl1]

AAHhhh, Vegas....

[doc_fudge]

I think that the LS1 WILL become the standard engine, and probably quite quickly. Surely, the pommy authorities cannot allow people to register a "new" car with the emmission standards of a Hillman Hunter Safari for too much longer

Andy

[italiano]

Well the GenIV isn't too far off now. I'd like to see someone use the new v12, who's building it, Caddy?

[doc_fudge]

From what Ive read, sems the GenIV will be a pretty good engine (except most people will still pick on the push rods!!), with variable valve timing and DOD (displacement on demand).

Andy

[Mr J]

But it probally won't be used in a common model for a few years? Think it's just the next vette Z at the moment. The next batch of holdens might get it too. Not really a big fan of pushrods, 2 valves/cyl etc.

Doc, you'll love this. I'm considering a porsche 928 S4 engine. I'd just really love something that screams up high. The lexus v8 is still in, so is a 427 LS1.