Electronic rust protection from CounterAct Corrosion Protection has many applications in the Off-Road Nation. An anti-rust system for 4x4 and off road trucks (including suvs, vans, jeeps and pick ups), CounterAct Corrosion Protection builds an electrostatic corrosion control product that can help keep your truck, trailer, or Off-Road vehicle on the road, or trail, for years to come. The product is very simple to install with a small power module that connects to your battery and then a peel and stick capacitive coupler that attaches to the underside of your hood. In very simple terms it prevents the iron and oxygen molecules from joining and therefore forming rust and corrosion. Check out counteractrust.com for more details

 

How about a Mitsubishi Raider in the Baja 1000. The Baja Raider will be campaigned by Desert Xtreme Racing in the stock mini class. Dan Fresh will drive the race solo. You will find King shocks all the way around with custom Deaver leaf springs in the rear.

For any of you GM 5 cylinder owners we found two products that you need to check out. We all know how gutless the H3 or the Colorado is in stock form. On the left is the Vortech Supercharger kit from Dashworks Performance Products. On the right is the Rotrex Supercharger system from Wheel to Wheel Powertrain. Both are complete bolt on kits and can give your H3 40 to 70% more Horsepower. That is what I am talking about.....

SEMA is not all about horsepower or suspension though. Check out this dash kit from Sherwood Dash Inc. They worked directly with Mopar products to create this custom kit for the Jeep Wrangler JK that gives it the red rock look of Moab. Now you can remember your trip, or upcoming trip, everyday. Additional panel inserts fit in the doors.

 

Outside in the feature vehicle area we found the Nitrous Express Jeep. This ultra clean Jeep came all the way from Texas. Look for a full feature on this Jeep in a future issue here at Off-Road.com.

And what you will NOT see in a future issue is a feature on this PINK Hummer which we found outside in the DUB booth.

 

2007 SEMA Vehicle Design Awards

Today the 2007 SEMA Vehicle Design Awards were presented to two Trucks and one SUV. The Toyota Tundra took top honors in the Truck category. The Jeep Wrangler won in the SUV category. In the Hybrid vehicle category Chevrolet won with their Silverado Classic. This is the first full-size production pickup to utilize hybrid technology. These awards are presented to the most accessory-friendly vehicles.

Toyota Tundra took top honors in the Truck category - 2006 SEMA Design Award

The newly designed 2007 Toyota Tundra is going to be a great truck to customize. Toyota has a Tundra set up like a Pre-Runner in their both this year. The colors of the truck are in the spirit of the race truck that brought Toyota multiple Baja 500 and Baja 1000 Championships – driven by the one and only Ivan “Ironman” Stewart.

Jeep Wrangler won in the SUV category - 2006 SEMA Design Award

From the look of things, the votes are right on the money. The new 2007 Jeep Wrangler is everywhere at the SEMA show. The automotive aftermarket has already developed suspension kits, soft-tops, bumpers, lights—you name it. The 4-door Jeep JK seems to be the extra popular one with the Off-Road parts and accessories at this years SEMA show. It’s a beautiful design, and looks very “Macho” once you give it a lift, bigger wheels and meaty tires.

Somebody told us this is a hybrid...Truck/PIMP Mobile maybe?

As for the Hybrid Chevy Silverado, we’ll have to wait and see how this truck does. No word on a 4x4 version in the near future.

Yamaha Rhinos at SEMA

The Yamaha Rhino has become one of the hottest toys at 2006 SEMA show

No one can truly explain this phenomenon, but it has definitely taken the Off-Road Nation by storm. The Yamaha Rhino has become one of the hottest toys to have, and there are plenty here at the SEMA show this year. Many of the same manufacturers that make off-road parts for your Jeeps and Trucks are also making performance parts for the Rhino. Some of cross-over is due to the appeal these fun Side-by-Side vehicles have to offer. Among some of the more popular after market modifications are long-travel suspension, HID lights, larger wheels and tires. The money that is being spent on these big boy toys is amazing. Call it what you will, the Rhinos have made their presence felt at this years SEMA show. Look out Tickle-me Elmo, there’s a new hot toy this holiday season.

DIRTsports Project Elf

DIRTsports EMPI Elf - racing the BAJA 1000 and raising money for CAN

The DIRTsports Project Elf is in the EMPI booth at SEMA this year. EMPI is one of the largest Volkswagen performance parts manufacturers, and also a major contributor to the build and race efforts that will help raise funds for Cure Autism Now (CAN). The DIRTsports EMPI Elf will be racing in class 11 at the Baja 1000 in less than two weeks. We will be following the Elf during the race to report back progress during our LIVE coverage of the 2006 SCORE Tecate Baja 1000. For every mile the car completes of the race, money will be accumulated from pledges made for CAN. For more information on the DIRTsports Elf car or to pledge please visit the Project Elf website or www.bajacharityrun.com

GIRLS of SEMA

Toyo Tire girl Shay-lyn in front of Scott Steinberger's PCI Radio Trophy Truck

Today we had the opportunity to meet two very nice ladies that happen to be involved with some pretty hard-core off-road companies. We ran into them outside at the Truck Trends proving grounds sponsored by Toyota.

Maxxis was rocking the house at the proving grounds today

There was plenty of action at the rock-crawling course that is part of the proving grounds. We walked around the play pen with our jaws dropped due to the colossal display of kick-ass Off-Road Trucks and Rock Crawlers. What an amazing experience—the smell of race fuel, screeching tires, revving engines, and of course...beautiful girls. WOW!

Ramsey Winch girl Kara and a beautiful HEMI Supercharged V8 Jeep JK

We’ll be back tomorrow with more off-road vehicles, the latest products for your Truck/SUV, and more Girls of SEMA.

Make sure to check out the 2006 SEMA photo gallery for more...