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Old 11-10-2013, 07:40 PM
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Just was wondering what everyones thoughts were on SEMA this year. This for me was not a good year. Every year pryor I had so many cars I just couldn't stop talking about. I had about five cars this year that really stuck out to me and thats it. Other than that it was just EHHH for me. But I did buy a new frame machine!
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If you have been there several times already then your probably just jaded to it all. Honestly, I only need about 5-6 awesome cars to stick in my mind to make it worth it.
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If you have been there several times already then your probably just jaded to it all. Honestly, I only need about 5-6 awesome cars to stick in my mind to make it worth it.
I agree with Mario, and I haven't quite put my finger on it yet. This was my 11th year in a row; if it was just because I was there several times why didn't I feel this on my eighth, ninth, tenth trip. I dunno.
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Car wise, not too many really stood above the others. There is always a number of high profile cars there, but I had seen many of the already at other shows. As far as the show itself, I had not seen it that busy since 07/08 before the big bust. As much as I go for the cars and vendors, I really like hanging out with friends I see once or twice a year, plus meeting new people and making new friends.
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Just was wondering what everyones thoughts were on SEMA this year. This for me was not a good year. Every year pryor I had so many cars I just couldn't stop talking about. I had about five cars this year that really stuck out to me and thats it. Other than that it was just EHHH for me. But I did buy a new frame machine!
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If you have been there several times already then your probably just jaded to it all. Honestly, I only need about 5-6 awesome cars to stick in my mind to make it worth it.
This was only my second time at SEMA but I totally agree with Mario. There was just something missing.

But it was way busier than last year.

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Just was wondering what everyones thoughts were on SEMA this year. This for me was not a good year. Every year pryor I had so many cars I just couldn't stop talking about. I had about five cars this year that really stuck out to me and thats it. Other than that it was just EHHH for me. But I did buy a new frame machine!



So Mario what did you buy??? I love a new frame machine

I got to buy two frame machines back in the early 2000 when I was still running shops. If I had to buy one today it would be a Celet first then a Car-o-liner next??
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This was only my second time at SEMA but I totally agree with Mario. There was just something missing.
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I enjoyed it. I've been going for a good ten years in a row now, and for me it's fun to see the cars, trends, and new products out. It's my automotive mecca. Granted, I usually go as a spectator, so I'm lucky to not have the stresses of meeting business goals, etc and can just enjoy the show for what it is.

I do take a lot of pics and I'll include the link as soon as I'm done uploading the pics.
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Mario, i had the same feeling for the most part. Friday afternoon i was walking around kinda wondering "Now what?"
I love going every year and what i did like most about this year is meeting more new really great people, most of whom are here. And this year i had six close friends from the industry go also so we really got too bounce the different ideas off one another.

Plus I bought a plotter/printer for vinyl (over in the tint/vinyl area)...found the one i've been looking for...

Will I go next year? Most def. But I WILL make the OUSCI after watching the last three on tv (i got hooked after seeing OUSCI #2 on Speed in 2010)

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