By SEMA Editors

Here are a few highlights of the numerous new product announcements made at the 2017 SEMA Show.

Honda Type R Crate Motor

Honda Type R Crate Motor

Honda announced that the Civic Type R’s 2.0L VTEC Turbo engine—the most powerful Honda automobile production engine made in America—is now available as a crate engine for purchase through Honda Performance Development’s (HPD) Honda Racing Line program. The 2.0L DOHC direct-injected i-VTEC Turbo powerplant produces 306 hp at 6,500 rpm and a peak 295 lb.-ft. of torque from 2,500–4,500 rpm. Honda’s extensive SEMA Show exhibit is in 
booth #24887.

The Honda Racing Line program, which has offered racing performance parts to Honda racers for many years, will sell the K20C1 turbocharged crate engine to racing enthusiasts in the United States for $6,519.87, excluding shipping cost.  For more information on how to apply, visit booth #24887.

Recaro Announces Pole Position SL

Recaro Pole Position SL

To mark the 50th anniversary of its first shell seat in 2017, Recaro Automotive introduced the street-legal Recaro Pole Position SL.

A special limited-edition model for the aftermarket, it combines cleanly designed and distinctive sportiness with high-quality manufacturing and craftsmanship—making for sharp-looking interiors and the finest in dynamic driving pleasure. Its slim, one-piece seat shell of glass-fiber reinforced plastic (GRP) provides optimal lateral and shoulder support. The headrest and side bolsters of the handsomely sporty seat are covered in carbon-look fine leather, while black-stitched bright green leather bands accent the seat’s contours.

Deep black Dinamica microfiber fabric covers the seat cushion and backrest, ensuring a pleasant feel and optimum grip. Recaro fans will particularly appreciate special touches such as the embroidered Recaro logo, an elegant aluminum tag bearing the seat’s serial number, and a certificate of manufacture. Production is limited to only 300 units globally. The Recaro Pole Position SL will be available starting January 2018.

Visit Recaro Automotive in Booth #50113.

AirVANTAGE Offers Ergonomically Designed Pneumatic Sanders

AirVANTAGE Ergonomically Designed Pneumatic Sander

AirVANTAGE Advanced Series Pneumatic Sanders are ergonomically designed to deliver greater control, balance and comfort. Vacuum models feature a newly designed dual-vacuum exhaust channel, allowing for increased vacuum efficiency. In addition, a built-in fan feature on all motors reduces heat.

The sanders are available in a variety of models: non-vacuum, central vacuum and self-generating vacuum.

Visit AirVANTAGE Tools in Booth #10279.

SEMA News spoke to John Hennessey about unveiling the Venom F5 at the 2017 SEMA Show.

SEMA News spoke to John Hennessey about unveiling the Venom F5 at the 2017 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

Showgoers can stop by Skyjacker’s booth and see the full-size Bayou Bronco, along with its Matchbox toy replica.

Matchbox has teamed up with Skyjacker to create both large and small off-road beauties. Last year’s creation was the Ford F-350 Super Duty Police—this year it’s the Bayou Bronco.

Showgoers can stop by the booth (#34067) and see the Bayou Bronco and the F-350 Super Duty Police.

Bayou Bronco	F-350 Super Duty Police

By SEMA Editors

Showgoers can stop by Skyjacker’s booth and see the full-size Bayou Bronco, along with its Matchbox toy replica.

Matchbox has teamed up with Skyjacker to create both large and small off-road beauties. Last year’s creation was the Ford F-350 Super Duty Police—this year it’s the Bayou Bronco.

Showgoers can stop by the booth (#34067) and see the Bayou Bronco and the F-350 Super Duty Police.

Bayou Bronco	F-350 Super Duty Police

By SEMA Editors

Showgoers can stop by and take a ride in a BMW Performance Driving School BMW fitted with Continental’s new ExtremeContact Sport tire.

Continental Tire is delivering an at-track experience outside South Hall. Showgoers can stop by and take a ride in a BMW Performance Driving School BMW fitted with Continental’s new ExtremeContact Sport tire. Then they can hang out in the Continental Tire booth to take in the sounds of a live DJ, and see some of the coolest builds by the hottest car builders.

Champion freestyle motorcycle athlete and performer Chris “Teach” McNeil will also show off the all-new BMW G310R along with the class leading S1000RR and versatile S1000XR.

By SEMA Editors

Showgoers can stop by and take a ride in a BMW Performance Driving School BMW fitted with Continental’s new ExtremeContact Sport tire.

Continental Tire is delivering an at-track experience outside South Hall. Showgoers can stop by and take a ride in a BMW Performance Driving School BMW fitted with Continental’s new ExtremeContact Sport tire. Then they can hang out in the Continental Tire booth to take in the sounds of a live DJ, and see some of the coolest builds by the hottest car builders.

Champion freestyle motorcycle athlete and performer Chris “Teach” McNeil will also show off the all-new BMW G310R along with the class leading S1000RR and versatile S1000XR.

By SEMA Editors

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has announced that the global 2017 “Wrap Like a King” winner was Lei’d Low by Nick Caminiti (right), a car-wrap installer at Exotic Graphix from Australia, Tuesday, November 1, at the 2017 SEMA Show. Caminiti competed against 159 other installers from 19 countries to earn a second consecutive title of “King of the Wrap World.”

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has announced that “Lei’d Low” by Nick Caminiti, car-wrap installer at Exotic Graphix from Australia, was named the King of the Wrap World in the “Wrap Like a King” Challenge at the 2017 SEMA Show. Caminiti competed against 159 other installers from 19 countries to earn the title of “King of the Wrap World” for 2017.

“Winning a second Wrap Like a King title in a row is an incredible feeling, and we’re truly honored to accept the title of King of the Wrap World from Avery Dennison,” said Caminiti. “We knew the field would be gunning for the Exotic Graphix team after our success last year, but we put in the work and came out on top against a really accomplished field.”

Caminiti used Avery Dennison Supreme Wrapping Film Diamond Silver and MPI 1105 with DOL 6460 overlaminate to complete his entry in the Challenge. Lei’d Low is a ’63 Volkswagen Beetle with a Hawaiian surf theme. It features three-dimensional, embossed wood effects created with vinyl film, and a fully templated vinyl wrap that replicates a ’60s-inspired paint job. Other points of interest include a wrapped steering wheel, a holographic visor and custom offset wheels.

A panel of international industry judges chose the King of the Wrap World, as well as Regional Wrap Kings and the first-ever Continent Wrap Kings from North America, Europe, North Asia and Australia and New Zealand. The 2017 Challenge judges include Justin Pate, Molly Waters, Myles Kovacs, Peter Wright, Jun Kinoshita, Stefan Ude, Anders Prates and Jurriaan de Vries.

“All of the region- and continent-winning wraps in 2017 took extraordinary skill, so the ultimate king had to be decided by a very slim margin,” said Peter Wright, Wrap Like a King judge and technical marketing manager, Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions, Australia/New Zealand. “The craftsmanship that we saw from the entirety of this year’s field was the most impressive yet, and our expectations will only continue to grow with the number of talented installers there are across the world.”

The judges evaluated 159 total submissions based on the criteria of visual transformation (difference between the before and after pictures submitted); quality and skill level of installation; overall public look, appeal and uniqueness of the design.

Caminiti’s King of the Wrap World prize package includes a three-night stay in Las Vegas to attend the SEMA Show, a 67-in. Race Ramp and Wrap Like a King swag. In addition, he will receive a $1,000 cash prize, a King of the Wrap World trophy and almost $1,000 worth of marketing support from Avery Dennison, including Facebook ads, exposure on the Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions website and a print ad in a trade-show publication. The entire King of the Wrap World extended prize package is valued at almost $5,000.

All of the 2017 Wrap Like a King entries can be found on www.wraplikeaking.com. 

By SEMA Editors

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has announced that the global 2017 “Wrap Like a King” winner was Lei’d Low by Nick Caminiti (right), a car-wrap installer at Exotic Graphix from Australia, Tuesday, November 1, at the 2017 SEMA Show. Caminiti competed against 159 other installers from 19 countries to earn a second consecutive title of “King of the Wrap World.”

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has announced that “Lei’d Low” by Nick Caminiti, car-wrap installer at Exotic Graphix from Australia, was named the King of the Wrap World in the “Wrap Like a King” Challenge at the 2017 SEMA Show. Caminiti competed against 159 other installers from 19 countries to earn the title of “King of the Wrap World” for 2017.

“Winning a second Wrap Like a King title in a row is an incredible feeling, and we’re truly honored to accept the title of King of the Wrap World from Avery Dennison,” said Caminiti. “We knew the field would be gunning for the Exotic Graphix team after our success last year, but we put in the work and came out on top against a really accomplished field.”

Caminiti used Avery Dennison Supreme Wrapping Film Diamond Silver and MPI 1105 with DOL 6460 overlaminate to complete his entry in the Challenge. Lei’d Low is a ’63 Volkswagen Beetle with a Hawaiian surf theme. It features three-dimensional, embossed wood effects created with vinyl film, and a fully templated vinyl wrap that replicates a ’60s-inspired paint job. Other points of interest include a wrapped steering wheel, a holographic visor and custom offset wheels.

A panel of international industry judges chose the King of the Wrap World, as well as Regional Wrap Kings and the first-ever Continent Wrap Kings from North America, Europe, North Asia and Australia and New Zealand. The 2017 Challenge judges include Justin Pate, Molly Waters, Myles Kovacs, Peter Wright, Jun Kinoshita, Stefan Ude, Anders Prates and Jurriaan de Vries.

“All of the region- and continent-winning wraps in 2017 took extraordinary skill, so the ultimate king had to be decided by a very slim margin,” said Peter Wright, Wrap Like a King judge and technical marketing manager, Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions, Australia/New Zealand. “The craftsmanship that we saw from the entirety of this year’s field was the most impressive yet, and our expectations will only continue to grow with the number of talented installers there are across the world.”

The judges evaluated 159 total submissions based on the criteria of visual transformation (difference between the before and after pictures submitted); quality and skill level of installation; overall public look, appeal and uniqueness of the design.

Caminiti’s King of the Wrap World prize package includes a three-night stay in Las Vegas to attend the SEMA Show, a 67-in. Race Ramp and Wrap Like a King swag. In addition, he will receive a $1,000 cash prize, a King of the Wrap World trophy and almost $1,000 worth of marketing support from Avery Dennison, including Facebook ads, exposure on the Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions website and a print ad in a trade-show publication. The entire King of the Wrap World extended prize package is valued at almost $5,000.

All of the 2017 Wrap Like a King entries can be found on www.wraplikeaking.com. 

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show exhibitors have named the Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac CTS-V, Ford Focus, Jeep Wrangler and Ford F-Series as this year’s SEMA Award winners for hottest vehicles in their respective categories. (From left) Alan Batey, president, GM North America; Judy Curran, director, planning & strategy-vehicle components and systems, Ford Motor Co.; and Pietro Gorlier, head of parts and service, MOPAR, FCA, accepted the awards for their companies.

The top-trending vehicle models in five categories were announced yesterday at the 2017 SEMA Show. Selected by SEMA Show exhibitors, the winners of the 2017 SEMA Awards are Chevrolet Camaro as the Hottest Coupe, Cadillac CTS-V as the Hottest Sedan, Ford Focus as the Hottest Hatch, Jeep Wrangler as the Hottest 4x4-SUV and Ford F-Series as the Hottest Truck.

“The SEMA Show is the place where the newest and most innovative automotive aftermarket products debut,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “Show exhibitors are the innovators and visionaries who help guide future trends in the industry.”

More than 2,500 SEMA Show exhibitors voted to determine which OEM vehicles are the hottest new and emerging vehicle platforms for accessorizing, modifying and customizing. The SEMA Award heightens consumer awareness for aftermarket products; points the public toward the marketplace’s latest, most enhancement-friendly vehicles; and represents the ongoing relationship between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers.

To learn more about the SEMA Award winners and the products available for them, visit www.sema.org/semaaward.