2009 V8TV SEMA COVERAGE STARTS HERE!

[Kevin O]

The 2009 SEMA Trade show is here at last, and V8TV is on-site all week bringing you the latest custom cars and new parts from the show.  We'll be posting new videos all week, so be sure to check back here often for the latest from the largest automotive aftermarket show on Earth!

[Kevin O]

This super-slick 1977 built by Ron Jones' Garage features one-off wheels, an LS-7 V8, Detroit Speed suspension, and a completely custom interior.    Jones' crew and Pinkie's Hot Rods even created aluminum inner panels, a custom steel dash, and they re-created the rear bumper cover in steel and added a fiberglass nose.   It's debuting at the SEMA show, and you can learn all about it here!

[Steve Firebird]

  What a car!

[CanAmChris]

That is one nice Firebird!! Man I want those wheels for my 77 Pontiac!!

[Kevin O]

I knew you two guys would like that one!    We're off to shoot today's features, including the Booth Babe Challenge!   More later!

[Kevin O]

John Wargo and the Custom Shop crew transformed this bright green Camaro from a pile of parts to a SEMA show car in just 6 weeks.   Here's the scoop on the car, from the GM LQ9 V8 Engine to the trick Sony Stereo, and the glittery green paint. 

[Kevin O]

We've been using Royal Purple Synthetic Oil around here for years... now they've created an oil filter that matches the performance of their synthetic oil.    

[David Malibu]

I can not be in Las Vegas for SEMA this year, so thank you very much for your coverage !
David

[Farmgirl]

We've been using Royal Purple Synthetic Oil around here for years... now they've created an oil filter that matches the performance of their synthetic oil.    

[Kevin O]

Air Ride Technologies recently changed thier name to  Ridetech, as the name better illustrates the fact that the company does more than just air suspension systems.   Here, we learn all about their new electronically controllable shocks and new Ridepro e3 controller.

[Kevin O]

Todd Ryden gives us 40 years of MSD history, from the very beginning of the company when engineers set out to achieve better fuel economy and less emissions to today's high-tech ignition devices. 

[Kevin O]

We went directly to the source to get our custom and stock replacement spring questions answered in this chat with Mike Eaton from Eaton Detroit Springs .  We learned that in addition to making thousands of different springs, Eaton also sells the parts you need to properly install springs like bushings, shackles, perches, pads, and other hardware.  

[Kevin O]

3M shows us truck bed and tool box lighting system that's easy to install and is hidden and protected, so you don't have to worry about throwing parts in the bed of your truck and destroying the system.

[Kevin O]

Jay Harris tells us all about ISIS Power and demonstrates the system in a slick Olds 442 ragtop.   The ISIS system is getting more sophisticated and simple at the same time.   How?  Jay Harris tells us!

[Kevin O]

Mike Jonas from Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation had a brainstorm with some associates, and the result is the T-Max transmission thermostat.    What's a transmission thermostat?  It keeps your automatic transmission at optimal temperatures just like the engine stat does.   Jonas claims 5% increases in transferable power and economy.   How?  Watch the video to see!