Thu, 05/10/2012 - 14:24
  aftermarket news, automotive aftermarket news, aftermarket business
  SEMA has a main Facebook page for the association, as well as additional pages for its councils and committees, programs and initiatives and the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

SEMA's page on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sema.org, recently received fan number 50,000.

The page includes news from SEMA and around the industry, as well as links to several other Association websites, such as www.SEMA.org, www.SEMAShow.com and www.semaphotos.com. SEMA's Facebook page is frequently updated with content and is a key destination for SEMA members and other professionals in the specialty-equipment market.

SEMA has other Facebook pages available for the SEMA Show, SEMA Action Network and SEMA Cares Committee. 

The SEMA Show
Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual trade event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty-equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars and trucks.
www.facebook.com/semashow

The SEMA Action Network (SAN)
The SAN is a unique partnership between car clubs, individual enthusiasts and members of the automotive specialty-equipment industry who work together to promote pro-hobby legislation. SAN members receive legislative updates as bills are introduced in their states, including contact information for particular lawmakers or committees that will decide a bill's fate. In addition, SAN members receive information about legislative issues through a monthly newsletter, Driving Force.
www.facebook.com/pages/SEMA-Action-Network/236661948182

The SEMA Cares Committee
Established by the SEMA Board of Directors in 2007, the SEMA Cares Committee aims to bring the voice and resources of the SEMA community together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Fundraising efforts include the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races at the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser; custom industry-built vehicles, such as the WD-40/SEMA Cares Challenger unveiled at the 2011 SEMA Show and auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Show and Auction for $115,000; as well as products sold at auction on eBay Motors.
www.facebook.com/pages/SEMA-Cares/197340646970890

There are additional pages available for each of SEMA's councils and committees. Here is a breakdown of the SEMA Facebook council and committee destinations.

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
The ARMO is dedicated to addressing the many challenges facing this segment of the aftermarket, the ARMO directs its efforts toward preserving and promoting the automotive restoration industry. The ARMO works through subcommittees to focus on the legislative, educational and communication needs of its members.
www.facebook.com/SEMAarmo

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
The HRIA's primary objectives are to ensure the future prosperity of the hot rod industry and to advance and promote awareness of the hobby. The HRIA focuses on industry-specific issues, developing effective strategies and programs that will assist members in improving their business practices and procedures.
www.facebook.com/SEMAhria

Light-Truck Accessory Alliance (TORA)
Members of the TORA are industry professionals who have joined together to form a potent coalition whose mission is to determine and shape the future of the light-truck accessory industry. Through cooperative action, members work together to develop effective strategies and programs that specifically address the needs of this industry. The ultimate goal: to ensure the viability and longevity of this increasingly expansive and vibrant market segment.
www.facebook.com/SEMATORA

Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)
Established specifically for companies engaged in manufacturing functional performance parts used in sanctioned racing applications, membership in the MPMC is open to companies that manufacture, assemble and/or design a performance product. The MPMC is dedicated to addressing industry-specific issues and to preserving and promoting the motorsports parts industry.
www.facebook.com/SEMAmpmc

Manufacturers' Rep Council (MRC)
The mission of the MRC is to provide a forum for manufacturers’ representatives in order to increase their impact as an industry, explore issues of common interest and concern, increase their collective knowledge and elevate the overall image of the profession.
www.facebook.com/SEMAmrc

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
The PRO is dedicated to addressing the challenges facing the restyling segment of the automotive aftermarket and to developing effective strategies for dealing with industry-specific issues.
www.facebook.com/SEMApro

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)
The SBN helps to create an avenue for women in the specialty-equipment industry by providing a circuit to enhance their professional growth, networking opportunities and communication that will enrich the growth of the entire automotive aftermarket.
www.facebook.com/SEMAsbn

Street Performance Council (SPC)
Members of the SPC work collectively to help provide members with opportunities to capture their share of this rapidly expanding street performance market. The groups helps facilitate and promote the growth of street performance through legislative and regulatory advocacy, technology information sharing, networking and more.
www.facebook.com/SEMAspc

Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)
The WTC's mission is to identify common problems and opportunities relating to the aftermarket wheel industry, which the council, as an interested body of companies, can address for the common good.
www.facebook.com/SEMAwtc

Young Executives Network (YEN)
The mission of the YEN is to cultivate young talent in the automotive aftermarket through implementation of education and networking programs.
www.facebook.com/semayen

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 12:56

NEWS NUGGETS

speedfest

SPEEDFEST IN TOPEKA TO KICK OFF RACE WEEK: Festivities for the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka, May 18–20, kick off May 17 with SPEEDFEST—a fan fest in downtown Topeka, Kansas, that will feature NHRA driver appearances, contests, racing simulators, music, food, prizes and race car displays. The free event is scheduled from 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. on 8th Street and Kansas Avenue. Get your tickets for the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at NHRATix.com.

hight

HIGHT LOOKING FOR TOPEKA THREE-PEAT: After winning four consecutive races in the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and maintaining the series lead, Funny Car driver Robert Hight hopes to continue his success at Heartland Park Topeka at the 24th annual Dollar General NHRA Summernationals, May 18–20. Last season, Hight faced teammate Mike Neff in the final round of the event and captured the 200th win for John Force Racing. Not only is Hight the defending event winner, but he also has won the event the past two seasons. Get your tickets for the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at NHRATix.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

DOLLAR GENERAL NHRA SUMMERNATIONALS, HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA, May 18–20: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its eighth stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock will earn points in the battles for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. Defending winners are Spencer Massey (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Shane Gray (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 800-884-NHRA (6472) or log on to NHRATix.com. For media credentials, contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

TOYOTA NHRA SUPERNATIONALS, OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK, May 31–June 3:
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its ninth stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will earn points in the battles for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. Defending winners are Spencer Massey (Top Fuel), Mike Neff (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 732-446-7800 or log on to RacewayPark.com. For media credentials, contact Media Relations Manager Alex Baca at abaca@nhra.com.

FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS PRESENTED BY TRI-CITIES AREA FORD DEALERS, BRISTOL DRAGWAY, June 15–17:
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its 10th stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock will earn points in the battles for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. The 2011 winners are Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 423-989-6900 or log on to BristolDragway.com. For media credentials, contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

HE SAID, SHE SAID

tobler

THIRD TIME’S A CHARM: Since Rahn Tobler was added as crew chief to the NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger Funny Car team in Charlotte, Ron Capps has advanced to three straight finals, coming up short until Atlanta. Capps earned his first win of the season at the NHRA’s most recent event and knows that he owes all of the success to his team. “This is such a great team, and right from the get-go in Charlotte, the first run reminded me how fun it can be to race again. I was just starting to get a little frustrated and wondered if maybe I wasn’t as good as I used to be when I was younger. It just got very difficult. When Don [Schumacher, team owner] made the move and put me with Rahn [Tobler] and John Collins, I’m telling you it was just unbelievable. I’m having so much fun right now. I’m the luckiest guy in the world to be driving this car.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

schumacher

0–11: SCHUMACHER CAN’T WIN THEM ALL: Tony Schumacher has won 67 races and seven Top Fuel world championships, but his last win was in October 2010. The U.S. Army team has since been to 11 final rounds but has come up short each time, including at the most recent event in Atlanta. Despite the losing streak, Schumacher sits atop the Top Fuel points standings, 25 points ahead of Spencer Massey.

DID YOU KNOW…

FIRST OF MANY: Steve Torrence became the 97th Top Fuel winner when he earned his first victory in the class last weekend at Atlanta Dragway. Prior to his Top Fuel career, Torrence has won five NHRA events and the 2005 Lucas Oil championship in Top Alcohol Dragster.

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 12:56

NEWS NUGGETS

speedfest

SPEEDFEST IN TOPEKA TO KICK OFF RACE WEEK: Festivities for the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka, May 18–20, kick off May 17 with SPEEDFEST—a fan fest in downtown Topeka, Kansas, that will feature NHRA driver appearances, contests, racing simulators, music, food, prizes and race car displays. The free event is scheduled from 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. on 8th Street and Kansas Avenue. Get your tickets for the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at NHRATix.com.

hight

HIGHT LOOKING FOR TOPEKA THREE-PEAT: After winning four consecutive races in the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and maintaining the series lead, Funny Car driver Robert Hight hopes to continue his success at Heartland Park Topeka at the 24th annual Dollar General NHRA Summernationals, May 18–20. Last season, Hight faced teammate Mike Neff in the final round of the event and captured the 200th win for John Force Racing. Not only is Hight the defending event winner, but he also has won the event the past two seasons. Get your tickets for the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at NHRATix.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

DOLLAR GENERAL NHRA SUMMERNATIONALS, HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA, May 18–20: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its eighth stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock will earn points in the battles for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. Defending winners are Spencer Massey (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Shane Gray (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 800-884-NHRA (6472) or log on to NHRATix.com. For media credentials, contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

TOYOTA NHRA SUPERNATIONALS, OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK, May 31–June 3:
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its ninth stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will earn points in the battles for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. Defending winners are Spencer Massey (Top Fuel), Mike Neff (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 732-446-7800 or log on to RacewayPark.com. For media credentials, contact Media Relations Manager Alex Baca at abaca@nhra.com.

FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS PRESENTED BY TRI-CITIES AREA FORD DEALERS, BRISTOL DRAGWAY, June 15–17:
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its 10th stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock will earn points in the battles for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. The 2011 winners are Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 423-989-6900 or log on to BristolDragway.com. For media credentials, contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

HE SAID, SHE SAID

tobler

THIRD TIME’S A CHARM: Since Rahn Tobler was added as crew chief to the NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger Funny Car team in Charlotte, Ron Capps has advanced to three straight finals, coming up short until Atlanta. Capps earned his first win of the season at the NHRA’s most recent event and knows that he owes all of the success to his team. “This is such a great team, and right from the get-go in Charlotte, the first run reminded me how fun it can be to race again. I was just starting to get a little frustrated and wondered if maybe I wasn’t as good as I used to be when I was younger. It just got very difficult. When Don [Schumacher, team owner] made the move and put me with Rahn [Tobler] and John Collins, I’m telling you it was just unbelievable. I’m having so much fun right now. I’m the luckiest guy in the world to be driving this car.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

schumacher

0–11: SCHUMACHER CAN’T WIN THEM ALL: Tony Schumacher has won 67 races and seven Top Fuel world championships, but his last win was in October 2010. The U.S. Army team has since been to 11 final rounds but has come up short each time, including at the most recent event in Atlanta. Despite the losing streak, Schumacher sits atop the Top Fuel points standings, 25 points ahead of Spencer Massey.

DID YOU KNOW…

FIRST OF MANY: Steve Torrence became the 97th Top Fuel winner when he earned his first victory in the class last weekend at Atlanta Dragway. Prior to his Top Fuel career, Torrence has won five NHRA events and the 2005 Lucas Oil championship in Top Alcohol Dragster.

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 12:56

NEWS NUGGETS

speedfest

SPEEDFEST IN TOPEKA TO KICK OFF RACE WEEK: Festivities for the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka, May 18–20, kick off May 17 with SPEEDFEST—a fan fest in downtown Topeka, Kansas, that will feature NHRA driver appearances, contests, racing simulators, music, food, prizes and race car displays. The free event is scheduled from 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. on 8th Street and Kansas Avenue. Get your tickets for the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at NHRATix.com.

hight

HIGHT LOOKING FOR TOPEKA THREE-PEAT: After winning four consecutive races in the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and maintaining the series lead, Funny Car driver Robert Hight hopes to continue his success at Heartland Park Topeka at the 24th annual Dollar General NHRA Summernationals, May 18–20. Last season, Hight faced teammate Mike Neff in the final round of the event and captured the 200th win for John Force Racing. Not only is Hight the defending event winner, but he also has won the event the past two seasons. Get your tickets for the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at NHRATix.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

DOLLAR GENERAL NHRA SUMMERNATIONALS, HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA, May 18–20: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its eighth stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock will earn points in the battles for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. Defending winners are Spencer Massey (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Shane Gray (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 800-884-NHRA (6472) or log on to NHRATix.com. For media credentials, contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

TOYOTA NHRA SUPERNATIONALS, OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK, May 31–June 3:
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its ninth stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will earn points in the battles for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. Defending winners are Spencer Massey (Top Fuel), Mike Neff (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 732-446-7800 or log on to RacewayPark.com. For media credentials, contact Media Relations Manager Alex Baca at abaca@nhra.com.

FORD NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS PRESENTED BY TRI-CITIES AREA FORD DEALERS, BRISTOL DRAGWAY, June 15–17:
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its 10th stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock will earn points in the battles for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. The 2011 winners are Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 423-989-6900 or log on to BristolDragway.com. For media credentials, contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

HE SAID, SHE SAID

tobler

THIRD TIME’S A CHARM: Since Rahn Tobler was added as crew chief to the NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger Funny Car team in Charlotte, Ron Capps has advanced to three straight finals, coming up short until Atlanta. Capps earned his first win of the season at the NHRA’s most recent event and knows that he owes all of the success to his team. “This is such a great team, and right from the get-go in Charlotte, the first run reminded me how fun it can be to race again. I was just starting to get a little frustrated and wondered if maybe I wasn’t as good as I used to be when I was younger. It just got very difficult. When Don [Schumacher, team owner] made the move and put me with Rahn [Tobler] and John Collins, I’m telling you it was just unbelievable. I’m having so much fun right now. I’m the luckiest guy in the world to be driving this car.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

schumacher

0–11: SCHUMACHER CAN’T WIN THEM ALL: Tony Schumacher has won 67 races and seven Top Fuel world championships, but his last win was in October 2010. The U.S. Army team has since been to 11 final rounds but has come up short each time, including at the most recent event in Atlanta. Despite the losing streak, Schumacher sits atop the Top Fuel points standings, 25 points ahead of Spencer Massey.

DID YOU KNOW…

FIRST OF MANY: Steve Torrence became the 97th Top Fuel winner when he earned his first victory in the class last weekend at Atlanta Dragway. Prior to his Top Fuel career, Torrence has won five NHRA events and the 2005 Lucas Oil championship in Top Alcohol Dragster.

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 11:44
  automobile trade show, auto show, automobile events, sema show
More than 1,700 companies have secured booth space for the 2012 SEMA Show and will participate in the Priority Space Selection process beginning at the end of May.
   
More than 1,700 exhibitors have demonstrated confidence in the 2012 SEMA Show by confirming booth space for the world's premier automotive trade show, taking place October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas. These exhibitors will select their locations on the Show floor through the Priority Space Selection process beginning the end of May.

The SEMA Show features more than 2 million sq. ft. of exhibits and attractions, and draws more than 100,000 industry professionals annually to connect with the industry's markets, including performance, off-road, racing, powersports, mobile electronics, light truck, collision repair & refinish and more.

"From buyers and exhibitors to special-event attendance and participation in educational sessions, numbers were up across the board for the 2011 SEMA Show," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "With 1,700 exhibitors ready to select their space and demonstrating optimism for the Show, we are taking every measure to build on last year's success."   

Companies that would like to exhibit at the 2012 SEMA Show can still secure booth space through the "Buy A Booth" link located at www.SEMAShow.com. Companies signing up now will be able to select space on a first-come, first-served basis subject to availability.

The Priority Space Selection process runs from May 30 through June 22. Details about the 2012 SEMA Show, including information on how to attend and exhibit, are available at www.SEMAShow.com.
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 11:44
  automobile trade show, auto show, automobile events, sema show
More than 1,700 companies have secured booth space for the 2012 SEMA Show and will participate in the Priority Space Selection process beginning at the end of May.
   
More than 1,700 exhibitors have demonstrated confidence in the 2012 SEMA Show by confirming booth space for the world's premier automotive trade show, taking place October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas. These exhibitors will select their locations on the Show floor through the Priority Space Selection process beginning the end of May.

The SEMA Show features more than 2 million sq. ft. of exhibits and attractions, and draws more than 100,000 industry professionals annually to connect with the industry's markets, including performance, off-road, racing, powersports, mobile electronics, light truck, collision repair & refinish and more.

"From buyers and exhibitors to special-event attendance and participation in educational sessions, numbers were up across the board for the 2011 SEMA Show," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "With 1,700 exhibitors ready to select their space and demonstrating optimism for the Show, we are taking every measure to build on last year's success."   

Companies that would like to exhibit at the 2012 SEMA Show can still secure booth space through the "Buy A Booth" link located at www.SEMAShow.com. Companies signing up now will be able to select space on a first-come, first-served basis subject to availability.

The Priority Space Selection process runs from May 30 through June 22. Details about the 2012 SEMA Show, including information on how to attend and exhibit, are available at www.SEMAShow.com.
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 11:26
  yen reception
  By signing up as a YEN member, you will receive a VIP invite to the YEN reception at the 2012 SEMA Show.

SEMA's Young Executives Network (YEN) is rapidly approaching the 1,000 membership mark—we need your help to get us there. Increase your networking circle and be entered to win an iPad3 by encouraging your friends and colleagues who are under 40 and work for a SEMA-member company to join YEN. Note to managers: This is a great networking and educational tool, so encourage your employees to sign up and take advantage of this valuable SEMA benefit!

Joining YEN has many benefits, including:

  • It’s free for any SEMA-member employee, age 39 or younger.
  • Increasing the strength of the automotive specialty-equipment industry by recruiting its next generation of leaders.

By signing up as a YEN member, you will receive a VIP invite to the YEN reception at the 2012 SEMA Show, which entitles you to free drinks. For every referral you make before Friday, May 18, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. (PDT), you will be entered to win an iPad3—just make sure that your name is included on the sign-up form.

For more information, please call Bryan C. Harrison, senior manager of councils, at 909-978-6691 or e-mail bryanh@sema.org.

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 11:26
  yen reception
  By signing up as a YEN member, you will receive a VIP invite to the YEN reception at the 2012 SEMA Show.

SEMA's Young Executives Network (YEN) is rapidly approaching the 1,000 membership mark—we need your help to get us there. Increase your networking circle and be entered to win an iPad3 by encouraging your friends and colleagues who are under 40 and work for a SEMA-member company to join YEN. Note to managers: This is a great networking and educational tool, so encourage your employees to sign up and take advantage of this valuable SEMA benefit!

Joining YEN has many benefits, including:

  • It’s free for any SEMA-member employee, age 39 or younger.
  • Increasing the strength of the automotive specialty-equipment industry by recruiting its next generation of leaders.

By signing up as a YEN member, you will receive a VIP invite to the YEN reception at the 2012 SEMA Show, which entitles you to free drinks. For every referral you make before Friday, May 18, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. (PDT), you will be entered to win an iPad3—just make sure that your name is included on the sign-up form.

For more information, please call Bryan C. Harrison, senior manager of councils, at 909-978-6691 or e-mail bryanh@sema.org.

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 11:12
  aftermarket business, automotive technology, SEMA Tech Transfer
SEMA's Tech Transfer Program—a collaboration between SEMA members, OEMs and SEMA staff to help minimize or eliminate the necessity for reverse engineering—has expanded with the addition of new CAD files for eight GM vehicles.
   

The SEMA Tech Transfer program has expanded with the addition of new CAD files for eight GM vehicles. The data-sharing program features thousands of files from participating OEMs—Chrysler, Ford, GM and Scion—and is open to SEMA manufacturing members free of charge.



Tech Transfer is a collaboration between SEMA members, OEMs and SEMA staff, and the intent of the program is to minimize or eliminate the necessity for reverse engineering.

 New files are added weekly, and the amount of files and data available is fueled by requests made by SEMA manufacturing members.

Here are the latest files available through Tech Transfer:

2002 Chevrolet Silverado

  • Pick Up Bed - Platform Assembly - 4WD Extended Cab
  • Pick Up Bed Sides - Tailgate Assembly - 4WD Extended Cab
  • Rear Bumper Assembly - 4WD Extended Cab 
  • Frame Hitch Assembly - 4WD Extended Cab

2004 Cadillac XLR

  • Glove Box Door Assembly 
  • Glove Compartment Assembly

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

  • Propshaft Assembly - 2WD PPV
  • Propshaft Assembly - 2WD M30

2010 Cadillac SRX

  • Rear Hinges With Lift Gate

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

  • Decklid Hinges Assembly

2011 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Decklid Hinges Assembly

2010 GMC Terrain

  • Front Brake Knuckles Assembly
  • Tire-Wheel Assembly 
  • Rear Brake Knuckles Assembly

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

  • Brake Corners With Suspension-Front Fascia Assembly

To gain access to the files listed above, e-mail techtransfer@sema.org and make a request. Looking for additional files? Check out all that Tech Transfer has to offer by visiting www.SEMA.org/techtransfer.

In addition to SEMA Tech Transfer, the association also provides rapid prototype services as a benefit to SEMA members. This service is available to create ABS plastic prototypes of company designs at a reduced rate available only to SEMA members.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/rapid-prototyping. For additional information or questions about the program, contact techtransfer@sema.org.

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 11:12
  aftermarket business, automotive technology, SEMA Tech Transfer
SEMA's Tech Transfer Program—a collaboration between SEMA members, OEMs and SEMA staff to help minimize or eliminate the necessity for reverse engineering—has expanded with the addition of new CAD files for eight GM vehicles.
   

The SEMA Tech Transfer program has expanded with the addition of new CAD files for eight GM vehicles. The data-sharing program features thousands of files from participating OEMs—Chrysler, Ford, GM and Scion—and is open to SEMA manufacturing members free of charge.



Tech Transfer is a collaboration between SEMA members, OEMs and SEMA staff, and the intent of the program is to minimize or eliminate the necessity for reverse engineering.

 New files are added weekly, and the amount of files and data available is fueled by requests made by SEMA manufacturing members.

Here are the latest files available through Tech Transfer:

2002 Chevrolet Silverado

  • Pick Up Bed - Platform Assembly - 4WD Extended Cab
  • Pick Up Bed Sides - Tailgate Assembly - 4WD Extended Cab
  • Rear Bumper Assembly - 4WD Extended Cab 
  • Frame Hitch Assembly - 4WD Extended Cab

2004 Cadillac XLR

  • Glove Box Door Assembly 
  • Glove Compartment Assembly

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

  • Propshaft Assembly - 2WD PPV
  • Propshaft Assembly - 2WD M30

2010 Cadillac SRX

  • Rear Hinges With Lift Gate

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

  • Decklid Hinges Assembly

2011 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Decklid Hinges Assembly

2010 GMC Terrain

  • Front Brake Knuckles Assembly
  • Tire-Wheel Assembly 
  • Rear Brake Knuckles Assembly

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

  • Brake Corners With Suspension-Front Fascia Assembly

To gain access to the files listed above, e-mail techtransfer@sema.org and make a request. Looking for additional files? Check out all that Tech Transfer has to offer by visiting www.SEMA.org/techtransfer.

In addition to SEMA Tech Transfer, the association also provides rapid prototype services as a benefit to SEMA members. This service is available to create ABS plastic prototypes of company designs at a reduced rate available only to SEMA members.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/rapid-prototyping. For additional information or questions about the program, contact techtransfer@sema.org.