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Old 09-25-09, 09:02 AM
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Default Does your modded Lexus have what it takes to be in Lexus' 2009 SEMA display?



Sept. 24, 2009 - For the last few years, Lexus has had a prominent presence at Las Vegas' aftermarket extravaganza SEMA Show. The carmaker's stand-alone exhibition area and adjacent mini-test track for the 2007 and 2008 shows saw Lexus models modified into unique, one-off works of automotive art and craftmanship by such companies as Five Axis, Fox Marketing & Artisan Performance, MotoworldHype, 0-60 Magazine and Import Tuner Magazine with TEIN. And now, for 2009, your Lexus may well join this select list.

Yes, Japan's leading luxury marque is looking for the most innovative, modified vehicle to showcase in their display area at SEMA. If you think your Lexus is SEMA-worthy, e-mail the company some photos and they may decide that, indeed, it deserves to join the rarified ranks of the elite creations that have previously graced the Lexus display. If you are the chosen one, Lexus will bring you and your ride out for the show, which, this year runs from Monday 2 thru Friday 6 November.

To submit your Lexus for consideration, email three photos in jpg format, a list of modifications and your contact information to lexus.sema@teamone-usa.com. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Submissions must be received no later than Thursday 8 October 2009 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. And, as is typical of a contest of this ilk, we strongly urge you to read the rules, regulations and lawyer-speak legalese, which you can do by visiting the SEMA Contest Rules and Regulations page.

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Old 09-25-09, 09:05 AM
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This is your chance to get your Lexus into SEMA. Please PM me if you have any questions regarding this contest.

Thanks!
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this would be a fun thing to enter in.
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this is awesome

though i know i am never qualified, haha
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My answer to the thread's question: absolutely not.
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Henry, your car is beautiful. Do it!
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Originally Posted by TWong1200
Henry, your car is beautiful. Do it!
+1, if any car deserves to go, it's henry.

on a side note, i was approached by a sema vendor to be the first 2010 RX450h with the new branew bodykit in north america for the upcoming sema show. I had to turn it down unfortunately.
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
+1, if any car deserves to go, it's henry.

on a side note, i was approached by a sema vendor to be the first 2010 RX450h with the new branew bodykit in north america for the upcoming sema show. I had to turn it down unfortunately.
Interesting. Which vendor was this?

The Branew Co. is shipping a few of their cars from Japan to be displayed at SEMA 2009 this year. It will be through VIP Auto Salon.
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My answer is no.
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Old 09-25-09, 11:18 PM
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Completely awesome!! GO LEXUS!!!!

Thanks again Ryan, you the man!!!
 
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I can think of a few members who have what it takes to be in SEMA..
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I saw this on Facebook about a day ago but my car does not have what it takes It would be nice to see some other member cars to represent.
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most of the cars at SEMA are a bit over done for the streets in most cases. Cosmetics is one thing but the 900 lbs of stereo stuff is lame. I have seen the Lexus vehicles at SEMA. Some are over the top and well done while others are just stock cars with a drop and set of wheels. In the end any car with that standard formula of wheels and stance will be the right car. Body kits will only help IMO

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Originally Posted by flipside909
Interesting. Which vendor was this?

The Branew Co. is shipping a few of their cars from Japan to be displayed at SEMA 2009 this year. It will be through VIP Auto Salon.

here's the original post:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hyb...-for-sema.html

the guy that contacted me was patrick from bulletproof automotive. guaranteed that branew would not be shipping over a RX450h; branew wanted to install aftermarket rims on my RX (assuming i accepted the sponsorship).
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I didn't see any stipulation, but my guess is that Lexus is looking for current model Lexus vehicles... Ryan, can you clarify this?
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