SEMA 2012

**pixelmonkey** · 08-21-2012, 12:15 PM

post up if you`re planning to attend the 2012 SEMA show!

I havent seen a thread for this years show in the forum, and was wondering if 3D would be there.

Plans are almost set in stone, and I`ll likely be staying at the Luxor this year.

The transit shuttle to/from the motels for FREE, if you`re attending the show, was a HUGE help!

lets get a list and maybe share a few bits of contact info via PM.

chris<pixelmonkey>

**Paul Sparks** · 08-21-2012, 12:41 PM

I`m booked downtown at the Plaza. SEMA has a shuttle bus available. Now to finance this trip , all those that would like to contribute to my trip may PM me for details lol.

**imported_ZimRandy** · 08-21-2012, 01:13 PM

I`m probably booking the trip this week.

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**JohnKleven** · 08-21-2012, 01:13 PM

But of course. Can`t miss SEMA!

**Ben@3D** · 08-21-2012, 01:38 PM

The 3D folks will be staying at the Excalibur.

It too has the free shuttles.

**RaskyR1** · 08-21-2012, 01:46 PM

I had planned on going but decided that attending the NXTi class made more sense. Two trips so close together is not in the budget so I`m out this year.

**Garry Dean** · 08-21-2012, 01:48 PM

I am booked at Excalibur as well. Flying in on sunday, out on sat.

**Ben@3D** · 08-21-2012, 01:50 PM

I should add Thomas Dekany and Barry Theal will be at Excalibur too as well as David Fermani if he is coming.

So ya, the 3 Stooges will be at Excalibur.. :chuckle:

**pixelmonkey** · 08-21-2012, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Ben@Autopia

I should add Thomas Dekany and Barry Theal will be at Excalibur too as well as David Fermani if he is coming.

So ya, the 3 Stooges will be at Excalibur.. :chuckle:

so i guess that makes you Shemp?

4 stooges *larry curly shemp moe*

lol

chris<pixelmonkey>

**Paul2011** · 08-22-2012, 10:34 AM

Does SEMA or any other detail event take place in Chicago or Milwaukee? I`ve only seen west coast events so far.

**Underdawg736GTC** · 08-22-2012, 11:42 AM

Now guys, don`t give any of those Hollywood folks any "material" for the next installment of the Hangover!! LOL!

Paul, SEMA`s only in Vegas, I dunno about any other events.

**Ben@3D** · 08-22-2012, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Paul2011

Does SEMA or any other detail event take place in Chicago or Milwaukee? I`ve only seen west coast events so far.

The International Carwash Association puts on the Car Care World Expo every couple of years in Chicago, but after Labor Unions win out in court again, it looks like they are withdrawing from Chicago in 2013.

Chicago loses Car Care expo to Vegas - Chicago Tribune

Ya, I remember that last time we did a show in Chicago. The booth setup and breakdowns were required to be done by unions employees and where 5 times more costly than any other show. It cost us $75 just to change a light bulb. Two union guys had to come out. One to put the bulb in and one to hold the ladder. Oh it was a 2 hour wait for them to come. Could of reach up and changed the bulb ourselves in 30 seconds.

(Sorry for the change in topic.)

**pixelmonkey** · 08-23-2012, 09:40 PM

booked!

now i just need tickets for the show.

chris<pixelmonkey>:

**pixelmonkey** · 08-24-2012, 08:56 AM

how about photos from SEMA 2011 to get you excited?

maybe a few videos too? YES!

Links to photo almums

11-1-2011 pictures by pixelmonkey380 - Photobucket

11-2-2011 pictures by pixelmonkey380 - Photobucket

11-3-2011 pictures by pixelmonkey380 - Photobucket

11-4-2011 pictures by pixelmonkey380 - Photobucket

A few of my favorites from the show...

enjoy!

chris<pixelmonkey>

**imported_ZimRandy** · 08-24-2012, 09:15 AM

Thanks Chris.

: It isn`t like I need any more reasons to start getting excited for SEMA. We have the rental car booked and will be booking the flight and hotel next week when we can nail down our schedules.

Randy