SEMA 2005 Preview

This year's SEMA Show seems to be even more jam-packed full of exciting new products and eye-popping demos and exhibitions, all added to the bells, chimes and whistles of the Vegas backdrop. So where does one go? What should one see? What can't be missed?

Let us focus your eyes to a few companies and events that'll you'll surely kick yourself if you missed them...

New software modules include:
MIDealers, MIWheels & MIeBAY

First item on your list should be to definitely stop by the DIGITAL PERFORMANCE BOOTH 20719. We'll be doing demos of our MIGI® parts cataloging software, that has SEMA members all glowy with excitement.

Not only will MIGI® map parts info into an electronic format for distributors like Reliable, Keystone, NAPA, Autozone and more -- it ALSO has complete retail and business-to-business eCommerce functions to help drive online sales channels!

A perfect example of MIGI® in action is at the BILSTEIN BOOTHS 22879 & 23163. Bilstein has implemented MIGI® to deliver electronic parts data to their major distributors, and have also utilized MIGI®'s business-to-business eCommerce to enable their dealers to put purchase orders through online. The orders flow directly into Bilstein's business systems without human interference until it's ready for shipping! Dealers can check on their past orders, shipping status, and inventory availability.

Express yourself with Fidanza's
New Performance Clutch Line

Next you have got to check out FIDANZA BOOTH 20263. They have launched a new clutch line that will match your driving style -- from mild to WILD!

Each clutch kit can be easily selected using one part number. Just reference the vehicle application, the driving habits, the stage and the rest of the decision making is done. The kit comes complete with pressure plate, disc, throw-out bearing and pilot tool. Add a Fidanza lightweight flywheel for the perfect performance combination!

The New 950 CFM Carburetor
for Race & Street from Proform

Another favorite is at PROFORM BOOTH 23333 -- the 950 CFM Race Series Carburetor for racers and street performance enthusiasts alike!

These affordable, high-performance race carburetors are all hand-assembled from factory-fresh components and then engine-tested, all in the USA.

All carburetors features durable billet metering blocks that have changeable idle-feed restrictors for easy idle dial-in, and utilize the popular PROFORM® high-flow main body with adjustable screw-in air bleeds and high-performance down-leg boosters. The kit also includes a non-stick gasket.

ViVO Flipdown DVD Players
you'll flip over!

New to the SEMA scene is VIVO ELECTRONICS BOOTH 11258 in the Mobile Electronics Hall. And they're coming in swinging! ViVO is introducing a new line of all-in-one, flipdown DVD Players -- with screen sizes starting at 10-inch to a totally-impractical-but-oh-so-cool 17-inches!

Oh! and don't let the "SEMA Newbie" thing fool you, ViVO has been around since the 80s, supplying Global 500 companies with top notch electronic components.

To advance, you must go sideways!

And FINALLY -- definitely not to be missed -- D1 Grand Prix DRIFTING EXHIBITION outside the Central Hall Entrance.

Back by popular demand, D1GP, presented by Yokohama Tire, is proud to present SEMA with a demonstration of the fastest-growing motorsport in the USA -- DRIFTING.

Run by the D1GP, top drivers from the US and Japan will showcase their skills at the SEMA Proving Ground, located outside the Central Hall entrance of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The fun starts with a press conference at 5:30pm on Wednesday, Nov 2.

There you have it...now make sure to pack some water and a good pair of walking shoes and we'll see you NEXT WEEK!