Hey guys, my best friend and I got our passes already for the Sema Show in vegas this year. Was wondering if any of you guys were going. It'd be great to meet up.

 

I would love to go, but may be next year

 

Come on man go!! Im driving the Z06 out there!, We can meet San Antonio and go. My buddy is going also, he has a turbo GTO (newer bodystyle)

 

Hmm.. maybe.

 

I'm workin' on getting some. Wouldn't mind meetin' a few AZ guys while I'm there.

 

my cars going.. lol

 

^ Again?

Are you ever going to get your car back?

Wish I had a pass...

 

I'll be there as usual.

 

haha yes.. i have my car back now.. still waiting to do a few more things before i dont see it..

i can try to get you one?

 

Can't go, but anxious to see everyone else's pictures.

 

^I'll take a ton of pics and bring the laptop

 

^ What days are you going to be there?

 

Think i'll be there for the whole week. I'll make sure soon though.

 

^Yeah, Ill be there the whole week also. Got your passes yet?

 

If any one you guys have the opportunity to take the time off and go, we have a few extra passes. It will "rock you like the 4th of fricken July". Its insane. We usually hit the show from 8am till 2ish, getting all kinds of free goodies, then go hit the casinos and clubs later on. Its incredible, the cars and the knowledge is wonderful.
Like I said we have some extra passes, so if you are serious shoot me a PM.
(My friend has a booth every year and gets us passes)

 

I'm seeing if a buddy here (& another one) can get me a pass. If not, I'll definitely be shootin' ya a PM.

 

^Definitely man, if you plan on driving you can jump in our wagon, so far its me and my z06, buddies turbo gto, and a 911. Should be fun, especially when we get on those long open stretches.

 

I'll see what my buddy thinks, as your group's going to be a bit quick for us.

I also already drove once to Vegas back in March. Not sure if I want to do it again.

 

how are you enjoying your 05 Z06. bet it doesnt cost any thing to fill it up

 

^Lmao, you know exactly what I mean when I say its not my DD lol.
DCI says Im getting around 17 a gallon how about yourself?
I drive the old eclipse or take the wifes RDX most of the time. . I swear man when I get on her (the vette) and those ginormous injectors engage, I can watch the needle drop. But man is it fun to waste premium fuel!!

 

Let me know, we're all adults goin, no stupid shit, we'll show off from time to time, but nothin crazy. I've ridden in groups before were the dudes w/ the fast cars take off and leave everyone... no fun there.
Plus if I get another ticket I think the wife will kill meh.

 

I'm not sure if it was here on Acurazine or not but a few months ago I entered a contest to win free tickets to SEMA. This afternoon I got an e-mail saying I was selected to be a part of the Opinion Leader Program. Here's the e-mail...

"Dear Tyler M...,

Congratulations! We would like to extend an invitation to join us at the 2011 SEMA Show as a part of the Opinion Leader Program! The program will take place on Thursday, November 3^rd. We hope that you will be able to join us.


On Monday, September 19^th, you will receive a questionnaire that also serves as your RSVP for the program. YOU MUST fill out that questionnaire by Thursday September 22nd in order to remain eligible. If you do not, we will assume that you do not want to attend or are unable to make it, and therefore you will NOT receive a badge in the mail. So please be sure to fill it out! Please do not respond to this email as an RSVP. It will not count as a confirmation of your attendance.


As an added bonus, you will have the opportunity to return on Friday, November 4^th to explore the Show on your own. However, you MUST pick up your badge holder on Thursday morning and participate in the program in order to enter the Show on Friday. No badge holder will be given out after 12 noon on Thursday November 3^rd. The SEMA Show is trade only, and you are being given a unique opportunity to see something that other automotive enthusiasts can only read about in magazines or see on television.


If there is someone you would like to share your experience with, you may bring a guest. Each of you will be limited to 1 guest, no exceptions, and they must be at least 18 yrs old. If you want to invite a guest to join you, YOU MUST include their information in the above mentioned questionnaire that you will receive. Please include the information only in the questionnaire; do not send us an email with the guest information. Once you have completed the questionnaire confirming your attendance, you will not be allowed to add a guest later.


After we have confirmation that you will attend, your badge will be processed and mailed out. Along with your badge, you will receive some additional information, including some maps of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Although you will receive your badge in the mail, you will need to pick up your badge holder at Registration, located in South Hall on Thursday, November 3^rd. This is very important. You need this badge holder in order to enter the Show. The badge alone is not enough to be admitted on the Show floor.


In the meantime, please visit the following websites for useful information: http://www.sema.org/opinionleader and, http://www.semashow.com . You should also visit http://www.semashow.com/travel-and-lodging for hotel information.
We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas on November 3^rd.




Regards,
SEMA Market Research"


Seems pretty legit to me but I'm not 100% sure. I guess I'll have to wait and see if I get the form in the mail on Monday.

Going to SEMA has always been a dream for me so if this is legit, I'll be going

 

^ Have you booked your hotel yet?

 

Nope. I just received that e-mail today. I'll probably have to stay pretty far away and just get a taxi.

 

That 59 El Dorado looked CRAZY!!! Wouldn't mind that in my garage!!

Enjoy the experience Tyler...wish I could attend!!

 

Dude if you want to stay on the strip but don't want to spend a lot stay at the Hooters Hotel next to the Stratosphere. I'm sure there will still be rooms available and since it's an older hotel it's damn affordable.

 

I'll be sure to look into it. I'm going to see if this information comes in the mail on Monday.

 

That's so cool Tyler. I hope you get to go!

 

Thanks Steven, me too! We shall see on Monday!

 

Call me and let me know what happens.

 

Will do sir.

 

That's awesome Tyler! Hope it's legit.
I've always wanted to go too.

 

Thanks! I've been on the SEMA site reading about the Opinion Leader Program and seems legit. I'll be attending a trade show on Thursday that isn't open to the public and such. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes in the mail on Monday!

Who has been to the SEMA show before? Is it as amazing as I've always thought it would be? I've been dreaming about going since I was young.

 

I've been there before. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, because the place is f'ing HUGE. I only had a day to go through the place last time I went, I was practically running through it just to make it through the whole show. I didn't even get to see everything. Crazy stuff!

I'm going to try to make it out there this year, permitting I can get out of work at that time. We'll see!

 

^Yeah the place is massive. You get tons of cool stuff for free, lanyards, shirts, a few years back I got free tuning software for my DSM. Hehehehe.
And the girls..

 

I'll be there.

 

If I wasn't going to hawaii next month I probably would have went to SEMA, maybe next year

 

I'll probably be in Vegas that whole week, however not for SEMA, but for another boring trade show that my company usually goes to.

 

It's official, I'm going.

I filled out all of my stuff and sent it in last night. Booked the flight and the hotel room as well

 

I hate you Tyler I hate you













No but seriously have fun cause it is an absolute blast. I hope to make it again sometime soon.