Vegas

[Tommy Gun]

So going to SEMA, “if” I get a spare moment what is a must do close by?

I have no idea where the SEMA show is located in the city.

Would like to waste a couple dollars on a slot machine, never seen one before in person. Lol

Staying in a condo, it don’t know where that is located either. Lol

[68fastback]

@ Las Vegas Convention Center.

SEMA info (https://www.semashow.com/)

Friends of ours went to Vegas and visited the new Shelby facility and museum (now in downtown, no longer out at the 'track') and also much enjoyed Rick's Restorations (http://www.ricksrestorations.com/), Danny Koker's Kount's Kustoms (http://www.countskustoms.com/index.html)and Pawn Stars' Gold and Silver Pawn Shop (https://gspawn.com/). Shelby is sort of right in-town as is the pawn shop ...Rick Dale and Danny Koker are further from the strip. I'm sur there are plenty of other cool places but those are the ones that would also be on my list. You might also like the 'zoo' at Mandalay Bay ...lions, tigers, and an awesome Shark Reef Aquarium you may like -- we loved the aquarium walk-thru (https://www.mandalaybay.com/en/entertainment/shark-reef-aquarium.html)section!

[Grabber]

You should come to the casino just up the street from my place. It has 2500 slot machines. See you soon.

[Alloy Dave]

So going to SEMA, “if” I get a spare moment what is a must do close by?

I have no idea where the SEMA show is located in the city.

Would like to waste a couple dollars on a slot machine, never seen one before in person. Lol

Staying in a condo, it don’t know where that is located either. Lol

IMO the two most fun things are free....

1) Walking through the casinos is neat, the interiors are really interesting...try New York New York, Bellagio, and Caesar's Palace for a few good ones

2) People watching on the streets...lots of performers and interesting costumes...don't talk to anyone or they will ask for money

Notes: Beware, if you are allergic to cigarette smoke, it's hard to stay away from....it's allowed in most public places. Also, the distance between casinos is amazingly far. Just because you see on a map that one casino is "right across the street" from another, don't assume you can walk there in 2 minutes...takes more like 20 minutes. Everything is expensive.

There is a free water show in front of the Bellagio around the clock...I don't know the timing but it runs like every 30 or 60 minutes....just stand and watch the fountains. Also used to be Treasure Island had a free pirate war nightly, not sure if that's still going on.

[Joe G]

West of the Mississippi?!? :surprised:

[Joe G]

When ya going? :popcorn:

[Joe G]

No invite. :kickrock:

[twobjshelbys]

Shelby American museum/factory tour (south strip)
Hoover Dam (1/2 day) (Boulder City, east)
Valley of Fire (combine with the dam for full day trip) (Through Lake Mead, mostly north)
Red Rocks park (west), allow 1/2 day to stop and take pictures
Mob Museum (the one downtown) Allow 2-3 hours
Take the tram down to the end (at MGM) and walk the strip after dark. The Bellagio also has a really cool glass artwork in their ceiling at the entrance and a garden that changes.
Bellagio water show (best after dark)

Note: Most strip casinos now charge for parking.

Old downtown (Fremont Street) is pretty cool at night for their light show. Some of the oldest casinos there and some even still take coins.

I think the Pawn Stars place is cheesy, none of them are ever there and the line can be hours long.

The Treasure Island pirate thing was pretty cool but is now closed. The boats are still at the entrance.

[Joe G]

Go see twobjshelbys. :look:

[68fastback]

...good :idea: !

When Tony lived in CO we were out visiting our son for a couple days and Tony invited me to do a ride-along w/him but our schedule was just too tight ...that was a long time ago now ...maybe 8 years or more? Maybe Tony remembers. Anyhow, Tony ...I really did want to meet you -- too bad it wasn't in the cards that day. It was before you had the FGT ...maybe had the Cobra?

[twobjshelbys]

...good :idea: !

When Tony lived in CO we were out visiting our son for a couple days and Tony invited me to do a ride-along w/him but our schedule was just too tight ...that was a long time ago now ...maybe 8 years or more? Maybe Tony remembers. Anyhow, Tony ...I really did want to meet you -- too bad it wasn't in the cards that day. It was before you had the FGT ...maybe had the Cobra?


Probably the Cobra then. Got the GT in fall 2011 right around Halloween. Holy cow, hard to believe it's been 6 years!

But you bring up a good point. Carnut is coming to SEMA I think on Thu and Fri, we had tentatively said we would get together for a lunch or dinner. Tommy Gun (and anyone else that will be here) would be welcome to join us

[twobjshelbys]

PS. Have you ever been to SEMA? We went a couple of years ago with my friend that also lives here (and our wives). We got pretty tired of tires pretty quickly. :) Some people say it takes days to see everything but if you're just a gawker and not really in the business it won't take that long. It is a huge space though. Wear comfortable shoes.

[Tommy Gun]

Shelby American museum/factory tour (south strip)
Hoover Dam (1/2 day) (Boulder City, east)
Valley of Fire (combine with the dam for full day trip) (Through Lake Mead, mostly north)
Red Rocks park (west), allow 1/2 day to stop and take pictures
Mob Museum (the one downtown) Allow 2-3 hours
Take the tram down to the end (at MGM) and walk the strip after dark. The Bellagio also has a really cool glass artwork in their ceiling at the entrance and a garden that changes.
Bellagio water show (best after dark)

Note: Most strip casinos now charge for parking.

Old downtown (Fremont Street) is pretty cool at night for their light show. Some of the oldest casinos there and some even still take coins.

I think the Pawn Stars place is cheesy, none of them are ever there and the line can be hours long.

The Treasure Island pirate thing was pretty cool but is now closed. The boats are still at the entrance.


Most of those things sound like they would take too long. :(

Won’t have a car so won’t be parking.

Sounds like stuff if too far apart like Dave said.

Maybe I’ll just go w the flow and see what happens.

Too bad Joe didn’t take my invite 18 months ago, thought that was plenty of time. :(

[Tommy Gun]

PS. Have you ever been to SEMA? We went a couple of years ago with my friend that also lives here (and our wives). We got pretty tired of tires pretty quickly. :) Some people say it takes days to see everything but if you're just a gawker and not really in the business it won't take that long. It is a huge space though. Wear comfortable shoes.


Never been.

That’s why I was looking for other things to do.

[Tommy Gun]

Probably the Cobra then. Got the GT in fall 2011 right around Halloween. Holy cow, hard to believe it's been 6 years!

But you bring up a good point. Carnut is coming to SEMA I think on Thu and Fri, we had tentatively said we would get together for a lunch or dinner. Tommy Gun (and anyone else that will be here) would be welcome to join us



Wait, what??

Where? :(

[twobjshelbys]

Wait, what??

Where? :(

We haven't decided when or where yet. Carnut is driving with some friends so I imagine they will be along. I'll message him and have him chime in here.

[Tommy Gun]

We haven't decided when or where yet. Carnut is driving with some friends so I imagine they will be along. I'll message him and have him chime in here.


I texted him also to see what’s up. :)

[Joe G]

Too bad Joe didn’t take my invite 18 months ago, thought that was plenty of time. :(

I hate you so much.

[Carnut]

I’m chimed in. The close the show Friday and the have a drive out party so I’m told so I’ll be doing that. The other must for me will be at Ford Racing. You should download the Sema app which is on your IPhone App Store. Gives you schedules maps and other info. Definitely a must have for us first timers.

[68fastback]

PS. Have you ever been to SEMA? We went a couple of years ago with my friend that also lives here (and our wives). We got pretty tired of tires pretty quickly. :) Some people say it takes days to see everything but if you're just a gawker and not really in the business it won't take that long. It is a huge space though. Wear comfortable shoes.

Yeah ..went 5 years in a row ...while the kids lived in Henderson. Loved it! First year I was there I thin was the fall of 2005 -- the year before they revealed the GT500 in NYC . Ford showed an supercharged engine (stand engine) with a SC in the valley. Ford Performance guy (Dan Davis) said they abandoned that approach (which was true) but, of course, he never said the GT500 would be SC'd but the SC would not be in the valley. The also showed a car that looked much like what the GT500 would be but engine compartment was close and I could not get DD to open it. You can bet that was a GT500 proto. Use to love interpreting the display signs in the Ford exhibit. They always 'telegraphed' something for was focusing on or working on. One year an approved project showed a 'Sand Rail" with the all new 3.5 V6 ...with twin turbos and making 500HP -- years before a 3.5 EcoBoost ...SEMA rocks!

[twobjshelbys]

I’m chimed in. The close the show Friday and the have a drive out party so I’m told so I’ll be doing that. The other must for me will be at Ford Racing. You should download the Sema app which is on your IPhone App Store. Gives you schedules maps and other info. Definitely a must have for us first timers.


I'm up for any day just let me know. If you can come down to my neck of the woods there is a Twin Peaks about 2 miles from my house. It has bodacious babes in skimpy outfits and dang good outfits and good cheap food.

Sort of up in the middle is Ellis Island. They have home made ribs that are to die for (we get them from the Village Pub locally) and also is a microbrew place. If we go to Ellis the boss would have to come. It's OK, she hasn't eaten anyone for a while.

[68fastback]

Preview of the Mustangs that will be shown...
(https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/media-kits/2017/ford-at-sema-2017.html)
The second and third are interesting: 5.0 RamAir hood intake on one and 5.0 Twin Turbo in the other :shades:

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/media-kits/2017/ford-at-sema-2017.html

[Tommy Gun]

I hate you so much.


:haha:

[Tommy Gun]

Would be cool to hook up if possible, but limited to how far because I won’t be driving and Dave won’t explain Uber to me. :rofl3:

[Highwayman]

Would be cool to hook up if possible, but limited to how far because I won’t be driving and Dave won’t explain Uber to me. :rofl3:

Google

[Boston Mike]

Anyone else hoping TG runs into some Team Shelby veterans?

[68fastback]

Anyone else hoping TG runs into some Team Shelby veterans?

:spitcopy:

Sharun live there, right? :lol:

[Shelby-Don]

Be sure to plan out what areas of SEMA you want to visit, central hall is usually were most of the custom cars are as well as the major manufacturers. As mentioned there are also a lot of tire dealers, so unless you have a thing for tires it makes for lots of walking. Unfortunately I'm not going this year otherwise I would have to try to take a picture of Bill to prove he made it past the Mississippi, nobody's going to believe it !

[twobjshelbys]

Would be cool to hook up if possible, but limited to how far because I won’t be driving and Dave won’t explain Uber to me. :rofl3:


Carnut sez to wait til it's closer. Then we'll know where everyone is staying and can coordinate better.

[Joe G]

:spitcopy:

Sharun live there, right? :lol:

Not sure, but he can probably visit AmyB's Whorehouse of Horrors where every prostitute looks just like AmyB. :surprised::yikes::barf2:

[68fastback]

Preview of the Mustangs that will be shown...
(https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/media-kits/2017/ford-at-sema-2017.html)
The second and third are interesting: 5.0 RamAir hood intake on one and 5.0 Twin Turbo in the other :shades:

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/media-kits/2017/ford-at-sema-2017.html

Bingo! if you click the link above and then scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page where the pictures are and then click the title (not the pic) under the green Roush 5.0 build, the text is almost identical to the text under the inline pic, but it's not the same ...it mentions the 729 HP from Roush's new supercharger! Not too many things that can mean, I think ...here's the actual words with that pic.
:shades:


Oct 19, 2017
2018 729 Wide-Body Mustang “TriAthlete” created by Roush ...

This Roush 729 Mustang is a custom-built 729-horsepower Roush-supercharged wide-body Mustang, with styling cues from the historic 1970 Boss 429. Finished in the commemorative hue of Ford’s Grabber Green, the Roush 729 features Roush’s all-new 2018 Mustang body kit in conjunction with a custom wide-body kit. The Roush 729 is equipped with various race-inspired carbon fiber parts and custom Vossen RVS forged wheels. Roush’s new supercharger sits atop the 5.0-liter engine, producing a staggering 729 horsepower.



Ok, whoever is at SEMA has to get a pic of the SC under the hood of that green Roush 5.0 build ...I'm thinking it could be the much-awaited Ford version of the front-inlet TVS 2650 that it has been heavily rumored Roush is doing for Ford (as in the past).

[Joe G]

This Roush 729 Mustang is a custom-built 729-horsepower Roush-supercharged wide-body Mustang, with styling cues from the historic 1970 Boss 429. Finished in the commemorative hue of Ford’s Grabber Green, the Roush 729 features Roush’s all-new 2018 Mustang body kit in conjunction with a custom wide-body kit. The Roush 729 is equipped with various race-inspired carbon fiber parts and custom Vossen RVS forged wheels. Roush’s new supercharger sits atop the 5.0-liter engine, producing a staggering 729 horsepower.



Ok, whoever is at SEMA has to get a pic of the SC under the hood of that green Roush 5.0 build ...I'm thinking it could be the much-awaited Ford version of the front-inlet TVS 2650 that it has been heavily rumored Roush is doing for Ford (as in the past).


:drool:

[68fastback]

Simply awesome '32 Tudor!

at SEMA for 2017 Battle of the Builders...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DF9qF21kkE&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=ET&utm_medium=email&utm_content=43395&utm_campaign=eNews3.2

[Tommy Gun]

I have a long story. :nonono:




If I had Dans number I could tell him and he could post it since it will be long. :haha:

[68fastback]

:spitcopy:

There's always speech recognition software :yikes: lol

[The Bone]

So Cave Boy is 400 miles from me. Here is your INVITE

[Tommy Gun]

That’s a long walk. :(

[Highwayman]

That’s a long walk. :(

No need to walk... you have options

https://www.gothamdreamcars.com/exotic-car-rental/las-vegas

http://www.dreamcarslasvegas.com/exotic-cars/

https://www.bhlasvegas.com/

http://www.vegasluxuryrides.com/

https://www.royaltyexoticcars.com/las-vegas-nv/exotic-car-rentals

http://www.eaglerider.com/cam-am-rentals

[68fastback]

No need to walk... you have options

https://www.gothamdreamcars.com/exotic-car-rental/las-vegas

http://www.dreamcarslasvegas.com/exotic-cars/

https://www.bhlasvegas.com/

http://www.vegasluxuryrides.com/

https://www.royaltyexoticcars.com/las-vegas-nv/exotic-car-rentals

http://www.eaglerider.com/cam-am-rentals

:lol:

Don't forget Uber :haha:

[Alloy Dave]

That’s a long walk. :(Do you like thrill rides?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g0K5Gq1eFg

[Tommy Gun]

No need to walk... you have options

https://www.gothamdreamcars.com/exotic-car-rental/las-vegas

http://www.dreamcarslasvegas.com/exotic-cars/

https://www.bhlasvegas.com/

http://www.vegasluxuryrides.com/

https://www.royaltyexoticcars.com/las-vegas-nv/exotic-car-rentals

http://www.eaglerider.com/cam-am-rentals


:drool:

[68fastback]

Do you like thrill rides?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g0K5Gq1eFg

Rotating restaurant at the top of the Strat is way cool ...and very good eats too!

[twobjshelbys]

Rotating restaurant at the top of the Strat is way cool ...and very good eats too!

The New York-New York roller coaster ride is a good one too. My daughter and I did it and immediately got back in the short line to do it again.

[twobjshelbys]

Oh and more. If you're looking to lounge and for a pool (I think all of them are heated), then we liked the pool at the Monte Carlo. They have a "lazy river" thing but I think theirs got shortened by the tram station. Mandalay Bay has one too. Both also have a spiffy wave pool. Both also have Cabanas where you can just sit in the sun.

It's not too cold to enjoy them. My water was 82* today, plenty warm if you're active, and the sun and air temps this week are going to be OK for lounging in the deck chairs.

Really, SEMA is kind of overrated. I think you will likely get OD'd on it after a full day there. Certainly only true "manufacturers" will be there all days.

Oh, and please post pics of booth babes. My wife wouldn't let me pose for a pic with one particularly bodacious babe.

[Tommy Gun]

Lol


I know our nights are sorta planned, we’ll see how the days go.

Looking at the app, looks like I’ll be half a day just at the Ford/Roush/Foose lot. Lol

Looks overwhelming, mainly want to check the Ford area and the area w the custom builds...hopefully those aren’t just scattered everywhere. :(

[Alloy Dave]

I think you should check out the Ford area. I heard it's nice although the custom builds are scattered all over the place.

[68fastback]

The New York-New York roller coaster ride is a good one too. My daughter and I did it and immediately got back in the short line to do it again.

Yeah, that thing is insane! ...not for me -lol

[68fastback]

I think you should check out the Ford area. I heard it's nice although the custom builds are scattered all over the place.

Ford exhibit is always very cool ...their information stands with each build often (intentionally or otherwise) leak future offerings (as I'm suspecting the green Roush Mustang may). Ford traditionally has had one of the, and, for many years, THE largest exhibit space at SEMA. Maybe GM has now caught up (dunno) but getting additional space is no simple matter b/c there is none.

All seven of Ford's sponsored Mustang builds, and several other sponsored builds of Focus RS, etc, will all be within their exhibit space. There will be lots of other Mustang (and other) builds too -- all over SEMA -- featuring various vendor specialty pieces.

One other area that there's often some gems is outside ...just down from the main entrance. Typically actual vintage drag racing cars you thought were long gone but also some very creative private builds that don't necessarily warrant product or sponsor space inside but are truly special builds. Might find a couple of extraordinary S/C Coyote builds in early Mustangs, wild customs, etc. There are typically a few dozen of such outside builds on display.

SEMA is simply awesome. It would take several days to cover it all, even very lightly. I used to give it 2-3 days with a good portion of one day going thru Ford and Ford performance and talking to as many folks as I can. It's is no uncommon for one or two select Ford/FRPP/brand execs to be covering various displays.

[Tommy Gun]

I saw a Mini Cooper display too. :look:


Lol

[68fastback]

clubman / mini

jumbo / shrimp

:haha:

[Tommy Gun]

:hey2:

[Joe G]

Is this still happening... or was it supposed to be tomorrow?

:innocent:

[Tommy Gun]

Sitting at the airport

Not very busy but getting busier

Guy near me sleeping and snoring lol

[68fastback]

R U flying w/ Jay? :airplane: ;-)

[Joe G]

R U flying w/ Jay? :airplane: ;-)

Supposed to be... but TG can't follow directions. :haha:

[68fastback]

Supposed to be... but TG can't follow directions. :haha:

:lol: if their wings get tired they can always put down in Goatsville :haha:

[The Bone]

Hope you have a good time at SEMA. Lots to do in Vegas. Hookers everywhere" :rofl:

[Joe G]

Lots to do in Vegas. Hookers everywhere" :rofl:

He's on the lookout for AmyB. :weg:

[68fastback]

He's on the lookout for AmyB. :weg:

:lol:

She's now president/COO at Saleen

[Joe G]

:lol:

She's now president/COO at Saleen

Exactly. She'll be easy to find.

[68fastback]

...hard to hide :giggle:

[Joe G]

...hard to hide :giggle:


:elephant:

[68fastback]

:logical: lol

[Tommy Gun]

:hey2:

[Tommy Gun]

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[Alloy Dave]

I think I see Joe's F150 upgrade in that pic.

[68fastback]

Bingo! if you click the link above and then scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page where the pictures are and then click the title (not the pic) under the green Roush 5.0 build, the text is almost identical to the text under the inline pic, but it's not the same ...it mentions the 729 HP from Roush's new supercharger! Not too many things that can mean, I think ...here's the actual words with that pic.
:shades:


Oct 19, 2017
2018 729 Wide-Body Mustang “TriAthlete” created by Roush ...

This Roush 729 Mustang is a custom-built 729-horsepower Roush-supercharged wide-body Mustang, with styling cues from the historic 1970 Boss 429. Finished in the commemorative hue of Ford’s Grabber Green, the Roush 729 features Roush’s all-new 2018 Mustang body kit in conjunction with a custom wide-body kit. The Roush 729 is equipped with various race-inspired carbon fiber parts and custom Vossen RVS forged wheels. Roush’s new supercharger sits atop the 5.0-liter engine, producing a staggering 729 horsepower.



Ok, whoever is at SEMA has to get a pic of the SC under the hood of that green Roush 5.0 build ...I'm thinking it could be the much-awaited Ford version of the front-inlet TVS 2650 that it has been heavily rumored Roush is doing for Ford (as in the past).


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Thanks, Bill!!

I had a hunch it would be the reveal of Roush's all new TVS 2650. What a great design too! Front inlet but looks like they figured out a better way to drive the second rotor without a separate drive shaft to the real -- looks like they are using one rotor with a rear gearbox to drive the other rotor ...very smart!!

I'm thinking that will be what sits on the new dual-injection 5.0 in the GT500 -- with Ford labelling, of course.

Thanks for the pics!

[Joe G]

I think I see Joe's F150 upgrade in that pic.

:nonono:

I have the 2.7EB engine.

[Boston Mike]

:nonono:

I have a weeny little engine.

:look:

[Joe G]

:look:

:flex:

[Highwayman]

WOW look how quiet this forum becomes when someone is busy... :tiptoe:

[Shelby-Don]

I don't think he's figured out that he can use his phone post whore !

[68fastback]

WOW look how quiet this forum becomes when someone is busy... :tiptoe:

:lol:

[Tommy Gun]

Internet sucks here. Posting a pic is near impossible. I posted the pics here from the inside Ford booth, seemed to be the only good spot. :(

[Alloy Dave]

Internet sucks west of the Mississippi. Posting a pic is near impossible. I posted the pics here from the inside Ford booth, seemed to be the only good spot. :(
You didn't already know that?

[Tommy Gun]

Do now. :look:

[68fastback]

:idea: the bits that can't swim so good slow down all the other bits :shades:

[Tommy Gun]

I have pics of going over the Mississippi. :look:

[68fastback]

:banana: :woohoo: :banana:

...plane window pics :wtg:

[Tommy Gun]

:surprised:


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[68fastback]

...confluence of another big river w/ Mississippi there! Missouri R maybe?

[Joe G]

:surprised:


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And you didn't die?!? :yikes:

[Tommy Gun]

Almost

[68fastback]

:rofl3: