[docprego]

SEMA finally opened their doors to the public this year with an event called SEMA Ignited. Basically when the SEMA show ends it is a tradition for all of the cars to leave the convention center in one gigantic procession known as the SEMA cruise. Previously this would have been the end of the show which is completely closed to the public except for seeing the cars as they left the convention center for the cruise. This year however the cars had the option to participate in the Ignited event about a mile and a half away from the convention center which was free and open to the public. Ignited took place behind the Linq hotel on the Strip in the parking lot behind the High Roller Wheel which is an astonishing thing to see in person. Overall it was a really fun time with a lot of awesome cars on display and even a live taping of Overhauling happening on a stage they set up in the parking lot.

Of course I was at the event with one purpose: to scope out C7's. I found several and though I can't say I'm a fan of these super customized cars, maybe some of you will appreciate these.

 

[JS1977]

Sounds like that would of been a pretty cool event to attend. I agree with you as I'm not a fan of what they did with the C7's, but I understand what the show is about so its to be expected.

 

[jsvette]

Thanks for posting those docprego! After 4 full days of attending the show I skipped the "Ignited" but sure it must have been fun. For additional photos of Corvettes and a ton of other cars at SEMA check out http://www.stingrayforums.com/forum/stingray-corvette-news/7431-sema-aapex-las-vegas-updated-daily-8.html

 

[53Vette]

Is that the gold C7 from a post earlier in the week?

 

[jsvette]

Is that the gold C7 from a post earlier in the week?

It certainly could be among the 500 + photos I put up from SEMA. Not sure. There were many wrapped cars present including Stingrays. See my link #3 on this thread.

 

[fusiongt]

talkin about mega tacky parts all slaped in these widebody c7's....

 

[Blown65]

There were a few nice C7s at SEMA but most were pretty overdone IMO. Most cars at that show seem to follow that look anyway.

 

[docprego]

There were a few nice C7s at SEMA but most were pretty overdone IMO. Most cars at that show seem to follow that look anyway.

I have to agree. Personally I like my cars to look stock. I'm probably going to pass on ZF1 which I originally wanted for the wheels because I don't want the spoiler.

Some (most) of these cars suffer from "look at me" ego disorders. I think the beauty of the car is evident without needing to shout it to onlookers. Just my opinion, SEMA was mobbed so what do I know?