A collection of race cars from the 2013 SEMA Show floor.
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Thu, 07/03/2014 - 08:22
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By SEMA Editors
Exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show are expanding their Show floor presence by offering products to builders through the list below. The information in the list is supplied by this year’s exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.
All product-placement decisions and negotiations are the responsibility of the manufacturers and the builders. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2014 SEMA Show. Below are this week’s submissions.
Exhibitors: To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.
The list is open to exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show only. For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org.
Latest Submissions
Engine/Underhood Components
INJEN Technology: Offering a new line of rotational molded intakes for select high-profile image vehicles. Applications offered include all diesel trucks, the ’14 Corvette, ’12–’14 Jeep JK (includes snorkel) and ’15 Subaru STi. INJEN is also offering its full line of high-performance air intake systems for sport compacts, modern-day musclecars, trucks and SUVs, including both gas and diesel applications. The INJEN SP intake line features the patented Air Fusion and MR Technology, and every intake system produced comes with a high-performance air filters manufactured in the United States utilizing proprietary SuperNano-Web filtration media. Contact: Jay Crouch, jay@injen.com. Website: www.injen.com.
JET Performance Products: Performance Programmers, performance modules, throttle bodies, spacers, mass air sensors, low-temp thermostat. Contact: updates@powerbyjet.com; 714-848-5515. Website: www.jetchip.com.
Exterior Components/Accessories
Fastway Trailer Products: Towing accessories, aluminum adjustable hitches, self locking aluminum adjustable hitches, anti rattle aluminum adjustable hitches, aluminum ball mounts, weight distributing hitches, zip coiled breakaway cables, wheel chocks, flip automatic tongue jack extension foot, chain up safety chain holder, coupler locks, locking hitch pins, pad locks. Contact: Trevor Millar, tmillar@fastwaytrailer.com; 877-523-9103. Website: www.fastwaytrailer.com.
PIAA: LED/HID/halogen light kits/light bars and bulbs, silicone performance wiper blades. Contact: Justin MacLauchlan, justin.maclauchlan@piaa.com; 503-489-6666, ext. 2080. Website: www.piaa.com.
Suspension/Brake Components
QA1: coil-over and non-coil-over shocks and struts, springs, control arms, k-members, strut tower braces, anti-hop bars, sway bars and many other suspension components. Contact: Kaitlyn Nelson, knelson@qa1.net; 952-985-5675.
Previous Submissions
Engine/Underhood Components
Borla Performance Industries Inc.: Selected exhaust and induction parts. Contact: Tracie Percell, relations@borla.com; 423-979-4002. Website: www.borla.com.
SamcoSport: Performance silicone hoses and accessories. Contact: Paul Hinder, paul@samcosport.com; +441443238464. Website: www.samcosport.com.
Standard Motor Products Inc.: Performance ignition wires and battery cables. Contact: Mike Maxwell, mike.maxwell@smpcorp.com; 913-441-6500. Website: www.bluestreakwire.com.
Exterior Components/Accessories
AnzoUSA: U-bar headlights, LED taillights, LED 3rd lights, off-road lights. Contact: Shaun Callaway, shaun@anzousa.com; 909-590-8618. Website: www.anzousa.com.
ATC Truck Covers: Fiberglass tonneau cover (SRT Lid) for 2014-2015 Chevy Silverados and fiberglass truck caps for most makes and models. Contact: Brant Combs, brantcombs@atctruckcovers.com; 785-448-5577. Website: www.atctruckcovers.com.
BASF Corp.: BASF Foose colors, R-M Carizzma (Candy) paint, R-M Onyx HD Waterborne, Glasurit 90-Line and Limco finishes available. Contact: Brian Fox, Brian.fox@basfpaintnews.cpm; 717-577-6449. Website: www.basfrefinish.com; CarizzmaColor.com;
BedRug/Advantage/Retrax: The complete line of Retrax retractable pickup bed covers. Contact: Andy Nephew,anephew@retrax.com; 701-746-5596. Website: www.retrax.com. BASFPaintNews.com.
Big Mike's Performance Parts: STO N SHO quick release front license plate bracket. Contact: Mashell Tripp, mashell@bigmikesperformanceparts.com; 831-663-4849.
Cequent Performance Products: Towing hitches, receiver tubes, hitch balls; fifth wheel hitches; weight distribution systems; pin boxes; goosenecks; jacks; couplers; winches. Bike racks, roof racks, cargo baskets and containers. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com; 734-656-3010. Website: www.cequentgroup.com/Brand/All.
Daystar Products: Hood vents and hood cowls for Jeep JK Wranglers. Hood cowls for Jeep TJ Wranglers. Contact: Mark Turner,mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.
Kleinn Air Horns: Air horns, train horns and train horn upgrade systems. Please send complete project proposal, including booth number. Contact: Lance Martz, lancem@kleinn.com; 520-579-1531. Website: www.kleinn.com.LINE-X: Truck Gear by LINE-X 5" oval step bar. Each bar is constructed from high-quality T304 stainless steel tubing, offered in a straight design or 45 degree bends, welded end caps. Nationwide, lifetime, end-to-end warranty. Contact: cliveoak@linexmail.com; 256-713-4265. Website: www.truckgear.com.
Napier Enterprises: Vehicle camping tents. Contact: Christina Richards, marketing@napieroutdoors.com; 905-935-0427, ext. 35. Website: www.napieroutdoors.com.
ORACLE Lighting: ORACLE Lighting headlight halo kits for many late-model vehicles. SMD Technology with custom colors available. Professional installation service also available to confirmed display vehicles. Lighting must be “on” during the SEMA Show to qualify for sponsorship. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776, ext. 390. Website: www.oraclelights.com.
Superwinch: Winches. Contact: Rachael Glenn, rglenn@superwinch.com; 860-412-1438. Website: www.superwinch.com.
Surco Products Inc.: Off-road roof racks for Jeep Wranglers, SUVs and trucks. Contact: Osnat Surkin, osnatsurkin@surcoinc.com; 310-323-2520. Website: www.surcoinc.com.
Topline Products: Verde custom wheels. V-Rock offroad wheels. Contact: Paul, paul@tradeunion.com; 909-628-7500. Website:www.verdecustomwheels.com.
T-REX Grilles: American-made T-REX Grilles, including Billet Series grilles, X-Metal Series mesh grilles, Torch LED Series grilles, Upper Class Mesh grilles, Graphic Series billet and mesh grilles, and Sport Series mesh grilles. Contact: Marketing, Info@trexbillet.com; 951-270-5388. Website: www.trexbillet.com.
TRUFIBER: 2007–2014 Jeep Wrangler fiberglass heat-extractor hood. Contact: Phil Truong, phil@trufiber.com; 951-270-3222.
TruXmart: Unique hard and Soft folding tonneau covers for major makes and models available for SEMA 2014 trucks! Contact: Steven Rossi, srossi@truxmartcovers.com; 888-554-8789. Website: www.truxmartcovers.com.
Wipe New: Wipe New trim restore, Wipe New tires, Wipe New headlight restore, Wipe New wheels. Contact: Nick Naylor,nnaylor@wipenew.com; 757-463-6653, ext. 1321. Website: www.wipenew.com.
Interior Components/Accessories
Daystar Products: Dash panel and switch panels for Jeep JK Wranglers. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.
Slamstop: Soft-close door device compatible for all makes and models. Adds an elegant touch to the doors to mechanically pull in the car door. SLAMSTOP is installed inside the door panel. Contact: Nicky Hamila, nhamila@jmprpublicrelations.com; 818-992-4353. Website: www.slamstop.net.
Wipe New: Wipe New trim restore. Contact: Nick Naylor, nnaylor@wipenew.com; 757-463-6653, ext. 1321. Website:www.wipenew.com.
Suspension/Brake Components
BDS Suspension: Hardcore suspension lifts and accessories. Contact: Kent Wyatt, kwatt@sporttruckusainc.com; 517-279-2135. Website: www.bds-suspension.com.
Cequent Performance Products: Brake controls for towing, vehicle illumination, wiring. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com; 734-656-3010. Website: www.cequentgroup.com/Brand/All.
Daystar Products: American-made leveling kits for all trucks and SUVs. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.
Eibach: Pro-Kit or Sportline performance spring kits. Contact: Jonathan Wong, jwong@eibach.com; 951-256-8300. Website: www.eibach.com.
Kleinn Air Horns: Contact: Onboard air systems. Please send complete project proposal, including booth number. Lance Martz,lancem@kleinn.com; 520-579-1531. Website: www.kleinn.com.
MaxTrac Suspension: Complete line of lifting, leveling, and lowering kits for trucks and SUVs. Contact: Bob Sager, bob@maxtracsuspension.com; 714-630-0363. Website: www.maxtracsuspension.com.
MGP Caliper Covers: MGP Caliper Covers - Custom logo and color options are available for select vehicles. Officially Licensed by Ford, GM, Mopar, Shelby American and Weld Racing. Contact: Ben Wong, ben.wong@calipercovers.com; 877-995-0003. Website: www.calipercovers.com.
Performance Accessories/OR-Fab: Premium lift system (body and leveling kit) that raises the vehicle five inches without altering the factory suspension or affecting stability controls. Can run up to a 35-inch tire. Contact: Melissa Jenkins, mjenkins@p-a-g.net; 928-636-3180. Website: www.performanceaccessories.com.
ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc.: High-quality suspension lift kits, leveling kits, rear block kits and performance shocks for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. Contact: Vince Pistonetti, vince@readylift.com; 714-463-1731.
Wheels & Tires
Achilles Tire: Tires. Contact: Harue Gard, harue.gard@itatire.com; 818-715-7080. Website: www.achillestireusa.com.
Atturo Tire: Seeking a select few vehicles to feature company tires. We are interested in high- performance SUVs and CUVs, lifted 4x4 and unique SUV builds. Contact: Michael Mathis, 855-632-8031. Website: www.atturo.com.
Other Products/Services
Daystar Products: D Ring isolators in all colors. Winch isolators so the hook is nested in place. Contact: Mark Turner,mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.
HornBlasters Inc.: On-board air systems and train/air horns. Contact: Rigo Avila, rigo@hornblasters.com; 813-783-8058.
ORACLE Lighting: LED light bar side mirrors for Jeep Wrangler JK and Ford F-150/ Ford Raptor. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776, ext. 390. Website: www.oraclelights.com.
Thu, 07/03/2014 - 08:22
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By SEMA Editors
Exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show are expanding their Show floor presence by offering products to builders through the list below. The information in the list is supplied by this year’s exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.
All product-placement decisions and negotiations are the responsibility of the manufacturers and the builders. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2014 SEMA Show. Below are this week’s submissions.
Exhibitors: To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.
The list is open to exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show only. For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org.
Latest Submissions
Engine/Underhood Components
INJEN Technology: Offering a new line of rotational molded intakes for select high-profile image vehicles. Applications offered include all diesel trucks, the ’14 Corvette, ’12–’14 Jeep JK (includes snorkel) and ’15 Subaru STi. INJEN is also offering its full line of high-performance air intake systems for sport compacts, modern-day musclecars, trucks and SUVs, including both gas and diesel applications. The INJEN SP intake line features the patented Air Fusion and MR Technology, and every intake system produced comes with a high-performance air filters manufactured in the United States utilizing proprietary SuperNano-Web filtration media. Contact: Jay Crouch, jay@injen.com. Website: www.injen.com.
JET Performance Products: Performance Programmers, performance modules, throttle bodies, spacers, mass air sensors, low-temp thermostat. Contact: updates@powerbyjet.com; 714-848-5515. Website: www.jetchip.com.
Exterior Components/Accessories
Fastway Trailer Products: Towing accessories, aluminum adjustable hitches, self locking aluminum adjustable hitches, anti rattle aluminum adjustable hitches, aluminum ball mounts, weight distributing hitches, zip coiled breakaway cables, wheel chocks, flip automatic tongue jack extension foot, chain up safety chain holder, coupler locks, locking hitch pins, pad locks. Contact: Trevor Millar, tmillar@fastwaytrailer.com; 877-523-9103. Website: www.fastwaytrailer.com.
PIAA: LED/HID/halogen light kits/light bars and bulbs, silicone performance wiper blades. Contact: Justin MacLauchlan, justin.maclauchlan@piaa.com; 503-489-6666, ext. 2080. Website: www.piaa.com.
Suspension/Brake Components
QA1: coil-over and non-coil-over shocks and struts, springs, control arms, k-members, strut tower braces, anti-hop bars, sway bars and many other suspension components. Contact: Kaitlyn Nelson, knelson@qa1.net; 952-985-5675.
Previous Submissions
Engine/Underhood Components
Borla Performance Industries Inc.: Selected exhaust and induction parts. Contact: Tracie Percell, relations@borla.com; 423-979-4002. Website: www.borla.com.
SamcoSport: Performance silicone hoses and accessories. Contact: Paul Hinder, paul@samcosport.com; +441443238464. Website: www.samcosport.com.
Standard Motor Products Inc.: Performance ignition wires and battery cables. Contact: Mike Maxwell, mike.maxwell@smpcorp.com; 913-441-6500. Website: www.bluestreakwire.com.
Exterior Components/Accessories
AnzoUSA: U-bar headlights, LED taillights, LED 3rd lights, off-road lights. Contact: Shaun Callaway, shaun@anzousa.com; 909-590-8618. Website: www.anzousa.com.
ATC Truck Covers: Fiberglass tonneau cover (SRT Lid) for 2014-2015 Chevy Silverados and fiberglass truck caps for most makes and models. Contact: Brant Combs, brantcombs@atctruckcovers.com; 785-448-5577. Website: www.atctruckcovers.com.
BASF Corp.: BASF Foose colors, R-M Carizzma (Candy) paint, R-M Onyx HD Waterborne, Glasurit 90-Line and Limco finishes available. Contact: Brian Fox, Brian.fox@basfpaintnews.cpm; 717-577-6449. Website: www.basfrefinish.com; CarizzmaColor.com;
BedRug/Advantage/Retrax: The complete line of Retrax retractable pickup bed covers. Contact: Andy Nephew,anephew@retrax.com; 701-746-5596. Website: www.retrax.com. BASFPaintNews.com.
Big Mike's Performance Parts: STO N SHO quick release front license plate bracket. Contact: Mashell Tripp, mashell@bigmikesperformanceparts.com; 831-663-4849.
Cequent Performance Products: Towing hitches, receiver tubes, hitch balls; fifth wheel hitches; weight distribution systems; pin boxes; goosenecks; jacks; couplers; winches. Bike racks, roof racks, cargo baskets and containers. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com; 734-656-3010. Website: www.cequentgroup.com/Brand/All.
Daystar Products: Hood vents and hood cowls for Jeep JK Wranglers. Hood cowls for Jeep TJ Wranglers. Contact: Mark Turner,mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.
Kleinn Air Horns: Air horns, train horns and train horn upgrade systems. Please send complete project proposal, including booth number. Contact: Lance Martz, lancem@kleinn.com; 520-579-1531. Website: www.kleinn.com.LINE-X: Truck Gear by LINE-X 5" oval step bar. Each bar is constructed from high-quality T304 stainless steel tubing, offered in a straight design or 45 degree bends, welded end caps. Nationwide, lifetime, end-to-end warranty. Contact: cliveoak@linexmail.com; 256-713-4265. Website: www.truckgear.com.
Napier Enterprises: Vehicle camping tents. Contact: Christina Richards, marketing@napieroutdoors.com; 905-935-0427, ext. 35. Website: www.napieroutdoors.com.
ORACLE Lighting: ORACLE Lighting headlight halo kits for many late-model vehicles. SMD Technology with custom colors available. Professional installation service also available to confirmed display vehicles. Lighting must be “on” during the SEMA Show to qualify for sponsorship. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776, ext. 390. Website: www.oraclelights.com.
Superwinch: Winches. Contact: Rachael Glenn, rglenn@superwinch.com; 860-412-1438. Website: www.superwinch.com.
Surco Products Inc.: Off-road roof racks for Jeep Wranglers, SUVs and trucks. Contact: Osnat Surkin, osnatsurkin@surcoinc.com; 310-323-2520. Website: www.surcoinc.com.
Topline Products: Verde custom wheels. V-Rock offroad wheels. Contact: Paul, paul@tradeunion.com; 909-628-7500. Website:www.verdecustomwheels.com.
T-REX Grilles: American-made T-REX Grilles, including Billet Series grilles, X-Metal Series mesh grilles, Torch LED Series grilles, Upper Class Mesh grilles, Graphic Series billet and mesh grilles, and Sport Series mesh grilles. Contact: Marketing, Info@trexbillet.com; 951-270-5388. Website: www.trexbillet.com.
TRUFIBER: 2007–2014 Jeep Wrangler fiberglass heat-extractor hood. Contact: Phil Truong, phil@trufiber.com; 951-270-3222.
TruXmart: Unique hard and Soft folding tonneau covers for major makes and models available for SEMA 2014 trucks! Contact: Steven Rossi, srossi@truxmartcovers.com; 888-554-8789. Website: www.truxmartcovers.com.
Wipe New: Wipe New trim restore, Wipe New tires, Wipe New headlight restore, Wipe New wheels. Contact: Nick Naylor,nnaylor@wipenew.com; 757-463-6653, ext. 1321. Website: www.wipenew.com.
Interior Components/Accessories
Daystar Products: Dash panel and switch panels for Jeep JK Wranglers. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.
Slamstop: Soft-close door device compatible for all makes and models. Adds an elegant touch to the doors to mechanically pull in the car door. SLAMSTOP is installed inside the door panel. Contact: Nicky Hamila, nhamila@jmprpublicrelations.com; 818-992-4353. Website: www.slamstop.net.
Wipe New: Wipe New trim restore. Contact: Nick Naylor, nnaylor@wipenew.com; 757-463-6653, ext. 1321. Website:www.wipenew.com.
Suspension/Brake Components
BDS Suspension: Hardcore suspension lifts and accessories. Contact: Kent Wyatt, kwatt@sporttruckusainc.com; 517-279-2135. Website: www.bds-suspension.com.
Cequent Performance Products: Brake controls for towing, vehicle illumination, wiring. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com; 734-656-3010. Website: www.cequentgroup.com/Brand/All.
Daystar Products: American-made leveling kits for all trucks and SUVs. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.
Eibach: Pro-Kit or Sportline performance spring kits. Contact: Jonathan Wong, jwong@eibach.com; 951-256-8300. Website: www.eibach.com.
Kleinn Air Horns: Contact: Onboard air systems. Please send complete project proposal, including booth number. Lance Martz,lancem@kleinn.com; 520-579-1531. Website: www.kleinn.com.
MaxTrac Suspension: Complete line of lifting, leveling, and lowering kits for trucks and SUVs. Contact: Bob Sager, bob@maxtracsuspension.com; 714-630-0363. Website: www.maxtracsuspension.com.
MGP Caliper Covers: MGP Caliper Covers - Custom logo and color options are available for select vehicles. Officially Licensed by Ford, GM, Mopar, Shelby American and Weld Racing. Contact: Ben Wong, ben.wong@calipercovers.com; 877-995-0003. Website: www.calipercovers.com.
Performance Accessories/OR-Fab: Premium lift system (body and leveling kit) that raises the vehicle five inches without altering the factory suspension or affecting stability controls. Can run up to a 35-inch tire. Contact: Melissa Jenkins, mjenkins@p-a-g.net; 928-636-3180. Website: www.performanceaccessories.com.
ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc.: High-quality suspension lift kits, leveling kits, rear block kits and performance shocks for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. Contact: Vince Pistonetti, vince@readylift.com; 714-463-1731.
Wheels & Tires
Achilles Tire: Tires. Contact: Harue Gard, harue.gard@itatire.com; 818-715-7080. Website: www.achillestireusa.com.
Atturo Tire: Seeking a select few vehicles to feature company tires. We are interested in high- performance SUVs and CUVs, lifted 4x4 and unique SUV builds. Contact: Michael Mathis, 855-632-8031. Website: www.atturo.com.
Other Products/Services
Daystar Products: D Ring isolators in all colors. Winch isolators so the hook is nested in place. Contact: Mark Turner,mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.
HornBlasters Inc.: On-board air systems and train/air horns. Contact: Rigo Avila, rigo@hornblasters.com; 813-783-8058.
ORACLE Lighting: LED light bar side mirrors for Jeep Wrangler JK and Ford F-150/ Ford Raptor. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776, ext. 390. Website: www.oraclelights.com.
Thu, 07/03/2014 - 08:22
| | |
By SEMA Editors
Exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show are expanding their Show floor presence by offering products to builders through the list below. The information in the list is supplied by this year’s exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.
All product-placement decisions and negotiations are the responsibility of the manufacturers and the builders. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2014 SEMA Show. Below are this week’s submissions.
Exhibitors: To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.
The list is open to exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show only. For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org.
Latest Submissions
Engine/Underhood Components
INJEN Technology: Offering a new line of rotational molded intakes for select high-profile image vehicles. Applications offered include all diesel trucks, the ’14 Corvette, ’12–’14 Jeep JK (includes snorkel) and ’15 Subaru STi. INJEN is also offering its full line of high-performance air intake systems for sport compacts, modern-day musclecars, trucks and SUVs, including both gas and diesel applications. The INJEN SP intake line features the patented Air Fusion and MR Technology, and every intake system produced comes with a high-performance air filters manufactured in the United States utilizing proprietary SuperNano-Web filtration media. Contact: Jay Crouch, jay@injen.com. Website: www.injen.com.
JET Performance Products: Performance Programmers, performance modules, throttle bodies, spacers, mass air sensors, low-temp thermostat. Contact: updates@powerbyjet.com; 714-848-5515. Website: www.jetchip.com.
Exterior Components/Accessories
Fastway Trailer Products: Towing accessories, aluminum adjustable hitches, self locking aluminum adjustable hitches, anti rattle aluminum adjustable hitches, aluminum ball mounts, weight distributing hitches, zip coiled breakaway cables, wheel chocks, flip automatic tongue jack extension foot, chain up safety chain holder, coupler locks, locking hitch pins, pad locks. Contact: Trevor Millar, tmillar@fastwaytrailer.com; 877-523-9103. Website: www.fastwaytrailer.com.
PIAA: LED/HID/halogen light kits/light bars and bulbs, silicone performance wiper blades. Contact: Justin MacLauchlan, justin.maclauchlan@piaa.com; 503-489-6666, ext. 2080. Website: www.piaa.com.
Suspension/Brake Components
QA1: coil-over and non-coil-over shocks and struts, springs, control arms, k-members, strut tower braces, anti-hop bars, sway bars and many other suspension components. Contact: Kaitlyn Nelson, knelson@qa1.net; 952-985-5675.
Previous Submissions
Engine/Underhood Components
Borla Performance Industries Inc.: Selected exhaust and induction parts. Contact: Tracie Percell, relations@borla.com; 423-979-4002. Website: www.borla.com.
SamcoSport: Performance silicone hoses and accessories. Contact: Paul Hinder, paul@samcosport.com; +441443238464. Website: www.samcosport.com.
Standard Motor Products Inc.: Performance ignition wires and battery cables. Contact: Mike Maxwell, mike.maxwell@smpcorp.com; 913-441-6500. Website: www.bluestreakwire.com.
Exterior Components/Accessories
AnzoUSA: U-bar headlights, LED taillights, LED 3rd lights, off-road lights. Contact: Shaun Callaway, shaun@anzousa.com; 909-590-8618. Website: www.anzousa.com.
ATC Truck Covers: Fiberglass tonneau cover (SRT Lid) for 2014-2015 Chevy Silverados and fiberglass truck caps for most makes and models. Contact: Brant Combs, brantcombs@atctruckcovers.com; 785-448-5577. Website: www.atctruckcovers.com.
BASF Corp.: BASF Foose colors, R-M Carizzma (Candy) paint, R-M Onyx HD Waterborne, Glasurit 90-Line and Limco finishes available. Contact: Brian Fox, Brian.fox@basfpaintnews.cpm; 717-577-6449. Website: www.basfrefinish.com; CarizzmaColor.com;
BedRug/Advantage/Retrax: The complete line of Retrax retractable pickup bed covers. Contact: Andy Nephew,anephew@retrax.com; 701-746-5596. Website: www.retrax.com. BASFPaintNews.com.
Big Mike's Performance Parts: STO N SHO quick release front license plate bracket. Contact: Mashell Tripp, mashell@bigmikesperformanceparts.com; 831-663-4849.
Cequent Performance Products: Towing hitches, receiver tubes, hitch balls; fifth wheel hitches; weight distribution systems; pin boxes; goosenecks; jacks; couplers; winches. Bike racks, roof racks, cargo baskets and containers. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com; 734-656-3010. Website: www.cequentgroup.com/Brand/All.
Daystar Products: Hood vents and hood cowls for Jeep JK Wranglers. Hood cowls for Jeep TJ Wranglers. Contact: Mark Turner,mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.
Kleinn Air Horns: Air horns, train horns and train horn upgrade systems. Please send complete project proposal, including booth number. Contact: Lance Martz, lancem@kleinn.com; 520-579-1531. Website: www.kleinn.com.LINE-X: Truck Gear by LINE-X 5" oval step bar. Each bar is constructed from high-quality T304 stainless steel tubing, offered in a straight design or 45 degree bends, welded end caps. Nationwide, lifetime, end-to-end warranty. Contact: cliveoak@linexmail.com; 256-713-4265. Website: www.truckgear.com.
Napier Enterprises: Vehicle camping tents. Contact: Christina Richards, marketing@napieroutdoors.com; 905-935-0427, ext. 35. Website: www.napieroutdoors.com.
ORACLE Lighting: ORACLE Lighting headlight halo kits for many late-model vehicles. SMD Technology with custom colors available. Professional installation service also available to confirmed display vehicles. Lighting must be “on” during the SEMA Show to qualify for sponsorship. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776, ext. 390. Website: www.oraclelights.com.
Superwinch: Winches. Contact: Rachael Glenn, rglenn@superwinch.com; 860-412-1438. Website: www.superwinch.com.
Surco Products Inc.: Off-road roof racks for Jeep Wranglers, SUVs and trucks. Contact: Osnat Surkin, osnatsurkin@surcoinc.com; 310-323-2520. Website: www.surcoinc.com.
Topline Products: Verde custom wheels. V-Rock offroad wheels. Contact: Paul, paul@tradeunion.com; 909-628-7500. Website:www.verdecustomwheels.com.
T-REX Grilles: American-made T-REX Grilles, including Billet Series grilles, X-Metal Series mesh grilles, Torch LED Series grilles, Upper Class Mesh grilles, Graphic Series billet and mesh grilles, and Sport Series mesh grilles. Contact: Marketing, Info@trexbillet.com; 951-270-5388. Website: www.trexbillet.com.
TRUFIBER: 2007–2014 Jeep Wrangler fiberglass heat-extractor hood. Contact: Phil Truong, phil@trufiber.com; 951-270-3222.
TruXmart: Unique hard and Soft folding tonneau covers for major makes and models available for SEMA 2014 trucks! Contact: Steven Rossi, srossi@truxmartcovers.com; 888-554-8789. Website: www.truxmartcovers.com.
Wipe New: Wipe New trim restore, Wipe New tires, Wipe New headlight restore, Wipe New wheels. Contact: Nick Naylor,nnaylor@wipenew.com; 757-463-6653, ext. 1321. Website: www.wipenew.com.
Interior Components/Accessories
Daystar Products: Dash panel and switch panels for Jeep JK Wranglers. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.
Slamstop: Soft-close door device compatible for all makes and models. Adds an elegant touch to the doors to mechanically pull in the car door. SLAMSTOP is installed inside the door panel. Contact: Nicky Hamila, nhamila@jmprpublicrelations.com; 818-992-4353. Website: www.slamstop.net.
Wipe New: Wipe New trim restore. Contact: Nick Naylor, nnaylor@wipenew.com; 757-463-6653, ext. 1321. Website:www.wipenew.com.
Suspension/Brake Components
BDS Suspension: Hardcore suspension lifts and accessories. Contact: Kent Wyatt, kwatt@sporttruckusainc.com; 517-279-2135. Website: www.bds-suspension.com.
Cequent Performance Products: Brake controls for towing, vehicle illumination, wiring. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com; 734-656-3010. Website: www.cequentgroup.com/Brand/All.
Daystar Products: American-made leveling kits for all trucks and SUVs. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.
Eibach: Pro-Kit or Sportline performance spring kits. Contact: Jonathan Wong, jwong@eibach.com; 951-256-8300. Website: www.eibach.com.
Kleinn Air Horns: Contact: Onboard air systems. Please send complete project proposal, including booth number. Lance Martz,lancem@kleinn.com; 520-579-1531. Website: www.kleinn.com.
MaxTrac Suspension: Complete line of lifting, leveling, and lowering kits for trucks and SUVs. Contact: Bob Sager, bob@maxtracsuspension.com; 714-630-0363. Website: www.maxtracsuspension.com.
MGP Caliper Covers: MGP Caliper Covers - Custom logo and color options are available for select vehicles. Officially Licensed by Ford, GM, Mopar, Shelby American and Weld Racing. Contact: Ben Wong, ben.wong@calipercovers.com; 877-995-0003. Website: www.calipercovers.com.
Performance Accessories/OR-Fab: Premium lift system (body and leveling kit) that raises the vehicle five inches without altering the factory suspension or affecting stability controls. Can run up to a 35-inch tire. Contact: Melissa Jenkins, mjenkins@p-a-g.net; 928-636-3180. Website: www.performanceaccessories.com.
ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc.: High-quality suspension lift kits, leveling kits, rear block kits and performance shocks for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. Contact: Vince Pistonetti, vince@readylift.com; 714-463-1731.
Wheels & Tires
Achilles Tire: Tires. Contact: Harue Gard, harue.gard@itatire.com; 818-715-7080. Website: www.achillestireusa.com.
Atturo Tire: Seeking a select few vehicles to feature company tires. We are interested in high- performance SUVs and CUVs, lifted 4x4 and unique SUV builds. Contact: Michael Mathis, 855-632-8031. Website: www.atturo.com.
Other Products/Services
Daystar Products: D Ring isolators in all colors. Winch isolators so the hook is nested in place. Contact: Mark Turner,mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.
HornBlasters Inc.: On-board air systems and train/air horns. Contact: Rigo Avila, rigo@hornblasters.com; 813-783-8058.
ORACLE Lighting: LED light bar side mirrors for Jeep Wrangler JK and Ford F-150/ Ford Raptor. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776, ext. 390. Website: www.oraclelights.com.
Thu, 07/03/2014 - 08:21
Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.
- Collector Car Appreciation Day, July 11, 2014
- SEMA Measuring Session: ’15 Ford Mustang and F-150, July 15, 2014, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California
- 2014 TORA Long-Range Meeting and Industry Discussion, July 16, 2014, SEMA Headquarters, Diamond Bar, California
- 2014 PRO Long Range Meeting and Industry Discussion, July 16, 2014, SEMA Headquarters, Diamond Bar, California
- SEMA Garage Open House, July 17, 2014, SEMA Headquarters, Diamond Bar, California
- SEMA Installation Gala, July 18, 2014, Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center, Pomona, California
- Pinewood Drag Races, July 18, 2014, Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center, Pomona, California
- SEMA Measuring Session: ’15 GM Next-Generation Midsize Pickup Trucks, August 6, 2014, Warren Technical Center, Warren, Michigan
- SEMA China Business Development Tour, September 16–20, 2014, Beijing and Shanghai
- 2014 SEMA Show, November 4–7, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.
Thu, 07/03/2014 - 08:20
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The shooters at KGP Photography just got their first look at a production-spec prototype for the next Dodge Charger SRT8, running camouflaged on the streets of Detroit. The prototype allows a good feel for how the SRT's aggressive design touches will be applied to its new, Dart-inspired front fascia. It sports a deeper front air dam, a jutting chin spoiler up front and deeper-breathing front air intakes. There is also a glimpse of the Charger's new air duct on its hood, likely styled after the overhauled ’15 Challenger SRT. Meaty wheels and tires, and beefy twin exhausts round out the package at the rear.
This new Challenger SRT8 is almost certainly getting the supercharged 6.2L Hellcat V8 that was just unveiled in the top-tier Challenger SRT, judging from the rumor mill and from Fiat Chrysler's very own image laying out the company's five-year model plan. The graphic shows the same engine specs for the upcoming Charger SRT (caught testing here) as the Challenger SRT, both referencing "RWD S/C V8." It's uncertain whether this particular prototype was running the Hellcat engine or the standard Hemi 392 engine, but it certainly looked and sounded formidable as it hustled back to the safety of its engineering lab.
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Photo credit: KGP Photography
Thu, 07/03/2014 - 08:20
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The shooters at KGP Photography just got their first look at a production-spec prototype for the next Dodge Charger SRT8, running camouflaged on the streets of Detroit. The prototype allows a good feel for how the SRT's aggressive design touches will be applied to its new, Dart-inspired front fascia. It sports a deeper front air dam, a jutting chin spoiler up front and deeper-breathing front air intakes. There is also a glimpse of the Charger's new air duct on its hood, likely styled after the overhauled ’15 Challenger SRT. Meaty wheels and tires, and beefy twin exhausts round out the package at the rear.
This new Challenger SRT8 is almost certainly getting the supercharged 6.2L Hellcat V8 that was just unveiled in the top-tier Challenger SRT, judging from the rumor mill and from Fiat Chrysler's very own image laying out the company's five-year model plan. The graphic shows the same engine specs for the upcoming Charger SRT (caught testing here) as the Challenger SRT, both referencing "RWD S/C V8." It's uncertain whether this particular prototype was running the Hellcat engine or the standard Hemi 392 engine, but it certainly looked and sounded formidable as it hustled back to the safety of its engineering lab.
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Photo credit: KGP Photography
Thu, 07/03/2014 - 08:20
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The shooters at KGP Photography just got their first look at a production-spec prototype for the next Dodge Charger SRT8, running camouflaged on the streets of Detroit. The prototype allows a good feel for how the SRT's aggressive design touches will be applied to its new, Dart-inspired front fascia. It sports a deeper front air dam, a jutting chin spoiler up front and deeper-breathing front air intakes. There is also a glimpse of the Charger's new air duct on its hood, likely styled after the overhauled ’15 Challenger SRT. Meaty wheels and tires, and beefy twin exhausts round out the package at the rear.
This new Challenger SRT8 is almost certainly getting the supercharged 6.2L Hellcat V8 that was just unveiled in the top-tier Challenger SRT, judging from the rumor mill and from Fiat Chrysler's very own image laying out the company's five-year model plan. The graphic shows the same engine specs for the upcoming Charger SRT (caught testing here) as the Challenger SRT, both referencing "RWD S/C V8." It's uncertain whether this particular prototype was running the Hellcat engine or the standard Hemi 392 engine, but it certainly looked and sounded formidable as it hustled back to the safety of its engineering lab.
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Photo credit: KGP Photography
Tue, 07/01/2014 - 14:23
SEMA News—July 2014
BUSINESS
By Chad Simon
Retail Spotlight
Morris 4x4 Center Has Maintained a 30% Average Annual Growth Rate Since 2005
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Morris 4x4 Center is a pure-play Jeep parts and accessories Internet retailer—which accounts for 98% of all sales—and is housed in a 32,000-sq.-ft. facility in Pompano Beach, Florida, with 70 employees.
It started as a 6,500-sq.-ft. warehouse complex with six units. Every few years, the company expanded into another unit. In November of this year, Morris will move again, this time into a 60,000-sq.-ft. facility.
Birth of Morris 4x4 Center
With the emergence of the Internet in the early- to mid-’90s, Glenn Morris, the company’s president/CEO, sold a used Jeep part in an online classified ad for the first time. “I decided to give everything I had to the Internet, and if it worked out, great; if not, I’d find something else to do,” Morris said.
It was this revelation that led him to discover the future of marketing and logic of Internet sales. In 1996, Morris purchased his first URL for the company and listed his best-selling items on the website.
“I was never someone who turned wrenches,” Morris admitted. “How I ended up in Jeep parts was a pure act of God. It came from the success I had when I sold my first Jeep part online, and I wanted to duplicate that. Each time I did, the business got bigger and bigger.”
Overcoming Adversity
One of the greatest challenges Morris faced at first was attracting the right talent to work for him. But perhaps his most formidable opponent was himself.
“Sometimes I’m my worst enemy,” he admitted. “I’ve grown uncomfortable borrowing money; I’m cautiously aggressive by nature. If I had some of the recklessness of my youth, I’d be 10 times bigger if I had believed in leveraging myself heavily.”
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For an online business, attracting and maintaining customers is all about price and the reputation you build for yourself, and if you fail to consistently deliver on either, you’re just a mouse click away from losing the deal. Along with a comprehensive array of products and information, Morris’ company website, www.morris4x4center.com, offers an inspirational quote from the Bible. Morris admits that professing his faith online and in print might not be the most popular thing to do; however, he credits his relationship with the Lord and running his business based on biblical principles as a main contributor to his constant growth.
When it comes to forging vendor relationships, Morris has been in the industry long enough that his largest suppliers have also become his good friends. He said that his company has benefitted from relationships with key people at companies such as Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge, Crown Automotive and Bestop.
According to Morris, attending the SEMA Show each year has been immensely beneficial in helping him to network with vendors and be a little more aggressive in the marketplace.
“It’s become more and more important for us to be there as we have been every year,” he said. “In the past, we would have to pursue manufacturers who weren’t open to Internet retailers. Many had the impression that we were selling things out of a garage with no inventory. Things have changed drastically since the early years, as everyone now embraces the Internet.”
Surviving the Great Recession
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Executive SummaryMorris 4x4 Center
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Since 2005, Morris has averaged 30% sales growth year over year. The Great Recession in 2008 devastated the economy and took many businesses with it. However, Morris 4x4 Center survived that year with a 5% rate—his slowest growth year to date, but he fared better than most at the time. As the recession dragged on for several years, Morris 4x4 Center rebounded with 42% growth in 2009.
“We had unbelievable growth through those years because we sold parts and accessories,” Morris said. “In a downturn like that, people stop selling their cars and start fixing them. It was a better mix of product for us; it was actually a blessing. In 2008, I was scared. Everything you read in the media said the sky was falling, from housing to banking. We got cautious and pulled back; we got leaner and meaner, but we grew through it.”
He is now in the process of broadening the company’s offerings outside the Jeep niche because there was a lot of fallout on the truck side during the downturn of 2008. Companies were diversifying into Jeeps, and some were closing. Most of them heard how big Jeeps were, so the market became oversaturated.
Future Plans
Morris is not considering building brick-and-mortar locations around the country.
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“When you have activity with back doors and loading docks, you need to be able to watch those doors,” he said. “That’s one thing I love about Internet distribution—you can keep an eye on the facility. You can do $100 million out of the same facility you do $3 million. There are advantages to being spread out. It would behoove me to have stores all throughout the United States, but I just don’t want the headache. It’s a recipe for employee theft and mismanagement. We are, however, doing due diligence to use an outside fulfillment company to offer better service to the West Coast.”
Morris hopes to maintain the 30% growth he has averaged over the years but understands that it becomes harder to achieve that same sales level as the company expands.
“Every vendor we buy from distributes Jeep and truck,” he said. “It’s a natural tendency for us to diversify into truck now. I know that people don’t modify their trucks like they do with Jeeps, but you see tremendous amounts of them going down the highway, so we know we’re going to get some of that business.”
Morris advised young retailers breaking into the industry to never let people tell them that something can’t be done.
“Naysayers’ opinions can be toxic,” he said. “In this day and age with technology, anything is possible, and a company like Amazon proves it. Anything you put your mind to, you can do. Treat your customers how you’d want to be treated. Put them first and don’t try to win the race overnight.”
Tue, 07/01/2014 - 14:23
SEMA News—July 2014
BUSINESS
By Chad Simon
Retail Spotlight
Morris 4x4 Center Has Maintained a 30% Average Annual Growth Rate Since 2005
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Morris 4x4 Center is a pure-play Jeep parts and accessories Internet retailer—which accounts for 98% of all sales—and is housed in a 32,000-sq.-ft. facility in Pompano Beach, Florida, with 70 employees.
It started as a 6,500-sq.-ft. warehouse complex with six units. Every few years, the company expanded into another unit. In November of this year, Morris will move again, this time into a 60,000-sq.-ft. facility.
Birth of Morris 4x4 Center
With the emergence of the Internet in the early- to mid-’90s, Glenn Morris, the company’s president/CEO, sold a used Jeep part in an online classified ad for the first time. “I decided to give everything I had to the Internet, and if it worked out, great; if not, I’d find something else to do,” Morris said.
It was this revelation that led him to discover the future of marketing and logic of Internet sales. In 1996, Morris purchased his first URL for the company and listed his best-selling items on the website.
“I was never someone who turned wrenches,” Morris admitted. “How I ended up in Jeep parts was a pure act of God. It came from the success I had when I sold my first Jeep part online, and I wanted to duplicate that. Each time I did, the business got bigger and bigger.”
Overcoming Adversity
One of the greatest challenges Morris faced at first was attracting the right talent to work for him. But perhaps his most formidable opponent was himself.
“Sometimes I’m my worst enemy,” he admitted. “I’ve grown uncomfortable borrowing money; I’m cautiously aggressive by nature. If I had some of the recklessness of my youth, I’d be 10 times bigger if I had believed in leveraging myself heavily.”
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For an online business, attracting and maintaining customers is all about price and the reputation you build for yourself, and if you fail to consistently deliver on either, you’re just a mouse click away from losing the deal. Along with a comprehensive array of products and information, Morris’ company website, www.morris4x4center.com, offers an inspirational quote from the Bible. Morris admits that professing his faith online and in print might not be the most popular thing to do; however, he credits his relationship with the Lord and running his business based on biblical principles as a main contributor to his constant growth.
When it comes to forging vendor relationships, Morris has been in the industry long enough that his largest suppliers have also become his good friends. He said that his company has benefitted from relationships with key people at companies such as Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge, Crown Automotive and Bestop.
According to Morris, attending the SEMA Show each year has been immensely beneficial in helping him to network with vendors and be a little more aggressive in the marketplace.
“It’s become more and more important for us to be there as we have been every year,” he said. “In the past, we would have to pursue manufacturers who weren’t open to Internet retailers. Many had the impression that we were selling things out of a garage with no inventory. Things have changed drastically since the early years, as everyone now embraces the Internet.”
Surviving the Great Recession
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Executive SummaryMorris 4x4 Center
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Since 2005, Morris has averaged 30% sales growth year over year. The Great Recession in 2008 devastated the economy and took many businesses with it. However, Morris 4x4 Center survived that year with a 5% rate—his slowest growth year to date, but he fared better than most at the time. As the recession dragged on for several years, Morris 4x4 Center rebounded with 42% growth in 2009.
“We had unbelievable growth through those years because we sold parts and accessories,” Morris said. “In a downturn like that, people stop selling their cars and start fixing them. It was a better mix of product for us; it was actually a blessing. In 2008, I was scared. Everything you read in the media said the sky was falling, from housing to banking. We got cautious and pulled back; we got leaner and meaner, but we grew through it.”
He is now in the process of broadening the company’s offerings outside the Jeep niche because there was a lot of fallout on the truck side during the downturn of 2008. Companies were diversifying into Jeeps, and some were closing. Most of them heard how big Jeeps were, so the market became oversaturated.
Future Plans
Morris is not considering building brick-and-mortar locations around the country.
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“When you have activity with back doors and loading docks, you need to be able to watch those doors,” he said. “That’s one thing I love about Internet distribution—you can keep an eye on the facility. You can do $100 million out of the same facility you do $3 million. There are advantages to being spread out. It would behoove me to have stores all throughout the United States, but I just don’t want the headache. It’s a recipe for employee theft and mismanagement. We are, however, doing due diligence to use an outside fulfillment company to offer better service to the West Coast.”
Morris hopes to maintain the 30% growth he has averaged over the years but understands that it becomes harder to achieve that same sales level as the company expands.
“Every vendor we buy from distributes Jeep and truck,” he said. “It’s a natural tendency for us to diversify into truck now. I know that people don’t modify their trucks like they do with Jeeps, but you see tremendous amounts of them going down the highway, so we know we’re going to get some of that business.”
Morris advised young retailers breaking into the industry to never let people tell them that something can’t be done.
“Naysayers’ opinions can be toxic,” he said. “In this day and age with technology, anything is possible, and a company like Amazon proves it. Anything you put your mind to, you can do. Treat your customers how you’d want to be treated. Put them first and don’t try to win the race overnight.”