Matt and Shane Corish talk about their project build and explain their experience with SEMA.

Matt and Shane Corish talk about their project build and explain their experience with SEMA.

By Luis Morales

SEMA Garage engineers have 3D scanned the Dynacorn ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback and ’69 Chevy Camaro and uploaded the files to the Tech Transfer 3D scan repository.

For the first time, the SEMA Garage has expanded its Tech Transfer program to include an aftermarket product manufacturer. Dynacorn International LLC, manufacturer of replacement body shells, has made two of its most popular models available through the Tech Transfer program. SEMA Garage engineers have 3D scanned the Dynacorn ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback and ’69 Chevy Camaro and uploaded the files to the Tech Transfer 3D scan repository.

Dynacorn offers musclecar enthusiasts OEM-licensed body shells, which serve as an easy way to restore a classic car or build one from the ground up.

The SEMA Garage Tech Transfer program has been successful in offering OEM CAD data directly from the OEMs to aftermarket manufacturers. The SEMA Garage is now expanding this offering to include data directly from aftermarket suppliers and manufacturers. Data is now available through the Tech Transfer program via the 3D scan repository.

“We are excited to offer CAD data obtained through 3D scanning parts from aftermarket manufacturers,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development programs. “This technology will help ensure proper fitment of our members’ parts for vehicle builders.” 

For those who are not current Tech Transfer members but would like more information on how to join, contact techtransfer@sema.org, or visit the SEMA Garage website for additional services and the Dynacorn website for more information on their products.

By Luis Morales

SEMA Garage engineers have 3D scanned the Dynacorn ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback and ’69 Chevy Camaro and uploaded the files to the Tech Transfer 3D scan repository.

For the first time, the SEMA Garage has expanded its Tech Transfer program to include an aftermarket product manufacturer. Dynacorn International LLC, manufacturer of replacement body shells, has made two of its most popular models available through the Tech Transfer program. SEMA Garage engineers have 3D scanned the Dynacorn ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback and ’69 Chevy Camaro and uploaded the files to the Tech Transfer 3D scan repository.

Dynacorn offers musclecar enthusiasts OEM-licensed body shells, which serve as an easy way to restore a classic car or build one from the ground up.

The SEMA Garage Tech Transfer program has been successful in offering OEM CAD data directly from the OEMs to aftermarket manufacturers. The SEMA Garage is now expanding this offering to include data directly from aftermarket suppliers and manufacturers. Data is now available through the Tech Transfer program via the 3D scan repository.

“We are excited to offer CAD data obtained through 3D scanning parts from aftermarket manufacturers,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development programs. “This technology will help ensure proper fitment of our members’ parts for vehicle builders.” 

For those who are not current Tech Transfer members but would like more information on how to join, contact techtransfer@sema.org, or visit the SEMA Garage website for additional services and the Dynacorn website for more information on their products.

By Luis Morales

SEMA Garage engineers have 3D scanned the Dynacorn ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback and ’69 Chevy Camaro and uploaded the files to the Tech Transfer 3D scan repository.

For the first time, the SEMA Garage has expanded its Tech Transfer program to include an aftermarket product manufacturer. Dynacorn International LLC, manufacturer of replacement body shells, has made two of its most popular models available through the Tech Transfer program. SEMA Garage engineers have 3D scanned the Dynacorn ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback and ’69 Chevy Camaro and uploaded the files to the Tech Transfer 3D scan repository.

Dynacorn offers musclecar enthusiasts OEM-licensed body shells, which serve as an easy way to restore a classic car or build one from the ground up.

The SEMA Garage Tech Transfer program has been successful in offering OEM CAD data directly from the OEMs to aftermarket manufacturers. The SEMA Garage is now expanding this offering to include data directly from aftermarket suppliers and manufacturers. Data is now available through the Tech Transfer program via the 3D scan repository.

“We are excited to offer CAD data obtained through 3D scanning parts from aftermarket manufacturers,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development programs. “This technology will help ensure proper fitment of our members’ parts for vehicle builders.” 

For those who are not current Tech Transfer members but would like more information on how to join, contact techtransfer@sema.org, or visit the SEMA Garage website for additional services and the Dynacorn website for more information on their products.

By Matt Kennedy

After an eighth straight year of post-recession growth, retail spending on specialty-equipment parts reached $43 billion in the United States last year, and is currently projected to keep growing, according to the 2018 SEMA Market Report.

In 2017, American consumers spent more money than ever modifying their vehicles. After an eighth straight year of post-recession growth, retail spending on specialty-equipment parts reached $43 billion in the United States last year, and is currently projected to keep growing. To learn more about the size and shape of the specialty-equipment market, download the just-released 2018 SEMA Market Report.

Highlights from the report include:

• Pickups accounted for 29% of all dollars consumers spent in 2017 on upgrading and modifying their vehicles.
• In-store purchases accounted for roughly two-thirds of all 2017 retail sales dollars.
• 33% of all specialty-equipment consumers were under 30.
• Consumers spent nearly as much buying from specialty automotive retailer websites as they did on in-store purchases.
• 42% of all forced induction products (turbochargers, superchargers, etc.) purchased were DIY installed.

The 2018 SEMA Market Report provides more detail than ever on how the types of products your company sells are bought, obtained and installed. The report also includes information on specialty automotive consumers, key industry and economic trends and insights into the vehicles on the road.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/research and download 2018 SEMA Market Report today. Additional research can also be accessed, including the latest Industry Indicators Report, which analyzes current economic trends and how they relate to the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Have questions or feedback for the SEMA Market Research team? Let us know.

By Matt Kennedy

After an eighth straight year of post-recession growth, retail spending on specialty-equipment parts reached $43 billion in the United States last year, and is currently projected to keep growing, according to the 2018 SEMA Market Report.

In 2017, American consumers spent more money than ever modifying their vehicles. After an eighth straight year of post-recession growth, retail spending on specialty-equipment parts reached $43 billion in the United States last year, and is currently projected to keep growing. To learn more about the size and shape of the specialty-equipment market, download the just-released 2018 SEMA Market Report.

Highlights from the report include:

• Pickups accounted for 29% of all dollars consumers spent in 2017 on upgrading and modifying their vehicles.
• In-store purchases accounted for roughly two-thirds of all 2017 retail sales dollars.
• 33% of all specialty-equipment consumers were under 30.
• Consumers spent nearly as much buying from specialty automotive retailer websites as they did on in-store purchases.
• 42% of all forced induction products (turbochargers, superchargers, etc.) purchased were DIY installed.

The 2018 SEMA Market Report provides more detail than ever on how the types of products your company sells are bought, obtained and installed. The report also includes information on specialty automotive consumers, key industry and economic trends and insights into the vehicles on the road.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/research and download 2018 SEMA Market Report today. Additional research can also be accessed, including the latest Industry Indicators Report, which analyzes current economic trends and how they relate to the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Have questions or feedback for the SEMA Market Research team? Let us know.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

HR 857, the “California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act,” expands some wilderness designations but prohibits the secretary of the interior from closing any roads or trails that are currently open for motorized recreational access.

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed SEMA-supported legislation that would permanently designate six existing OHV areas comprising 300,000 acres in San Bernardino County: Johnson Valley (expanded by 11,000 acres), Spangler Hills, El Mirage, Rasor, Dumont Dunes and Stoddard Valley. HR 857, the “California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act,” expands some wilderness designations but prohibits the secretary of the interior from closing any roads or trails that are currently open for motorized recreational access. The bill now awaits consideration in the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 

SEMA requests your help in asking your U.S. senators to support the bill. For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

HR 857, the “California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act,” expands some wilderness designations but prohibits the secretary of the interior from closing any roads or trails that are currently open for motorized recreational access.

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed SEMA-supported legislation that would permanently designate six existing OHV areas comprising 300,000 acres in San Bernardino County: Johnson Valley (expanded by 11,000 acres), Spangler Hills, El Mirage, Rasor, Dumont Dunes and Stoddard Valley. HR 857, the “California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act,” expands some wilderness designations but prohibits the secretary of the interior from closing any roads or trails that are currently open for motorized recreational access. The bill now awaits consideration in the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 

SEMA requests your help in asking your U.S. senators to support the bill. For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

HR 857, the “California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act,” expands some wilderness designations but prohibits the secretary of the interior from closing any roads or trails that are currently open for motorized recreational access.

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed SEMA-supported legislation that would permanently designate six existing OHV areas comprising 300,000 acres in San Bernardino County: Johnson Valley (expanded by 11,000 acres), Spangler Hills, El Mirage, Rasor, Dumont Dunes and Stoddard Valley. HR 857, the “California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act,” expands some wilderness designations but prohibits the secretary of the interior from closing any roads or trails that are currently open for motorized recreational access. The bill now awaits consideration in the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 

SEMA requests your help in asking your U.S. senators to support the bill. For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.