San Jose International Autoshow(pics inside, 56K warning)

[Blackbird.]

I just got back from the autoshow and I have 50+ pics. I will be editing many times.

 

[CDailey]

Nice. 👍

You saw an R34.

Sweet! A Dodge Copperhead and Sidewinder concepts! 👍

Vanquish S.

 

[pimp racer]

About time you post them! Great man!

 

[Blackbird.]

All done.

 

[JNasty4G63]

I don't get the whole "send the super-old concept cars" idea. We get that all the time here in Omaha. We aren't a huge market for shows, I know that much. But, really, leave the old concept cars at home. We don't care. The Copperhead and Sidewinder here are just what I'm talking about. Those cars are SOOO old (1997ish), its not even funny. Not even that good looking either, if you ask me.

The only cool thing about either one, in my book, was the tires on the Sidewinder. They had a kick ass flame tread cut into them. Back then, one of the car mags did a big burnout in the car for a pic. But, the best part was what followed. The tires were so hot and sticky, that when they drove away right after the burnout, it left flame-print tire marks on the pavement. Thats bad ass.

Hilg

 

[Blackbird.]

Still cool. I saw it in the 90s too but still good looking.

 

[VIPFREAK]

Cool pics, maybe I should have gone too. ha ha... nice to see the old dodge concepts before mercedes poisoned them.

 

[MrktMkr1986]

Cool pics, maybe I should have gone too. ha ha... nice to see the old dodge concepts before mercedes poisoned them.

Agreed.

But why bring back old concepts to an auto show? Are they hinting that this model may come in production (albeit in a watered-down form)?

 

[JNasty4G63]

.....nice to see the old dodge concepts before mercedes poisoned them.

If you consider Daimler-Benz injecting them with money, technology, world-wide market knowledge, and engineering expertise "poisoning", we can only hope more companys get "poisoned" in the near future.

Hilg

 

[Quick_Nick]

I don't get the whole "send the super-old concept cars" idea. We get that all the time here in Omaha. We aren't a huge market for shows, I know that much. But, really, leave the old concept cars at home. We don't care. The Copperhead and Sidewinder here are just what I'm talking about. Those cars are SOOO old (1997ish), its not even funny. Not even that good looking either, if you ask me.

I didn't see a Dodge Copperhead in any of the photos Blackbird took. However, I did see a Dodge Razor.

Anyway, I'm going on the eighth. I would send you guys some photos, but my digital camera is a real POS. I've been really looking forward to seeing & maybe sitting in the new Corvette.

 

[Ev0]

Beautiful pics! I want that damn Skyline! And the Evo too!

 

[pimp racer]

I didn't see a Dodge Copperhead in any of the photos Blackbird took. However, I did see a Dodge Razor.

Anyway, I'm going on the eighth. I would send you guys some photos, but my digital camera is a real POS. I've been really looking forward to seeing & maybe sitting in the new Corvette.

Well it looks like you dont know what the dodge copperhead looks like then!

 

[Thio]

It seems like this year's auto show in San Jose is better than the one last year.

Great pics, βlackbird. Very crisp and clear

 

[Blackbird.]

Anyway, I'm going on the eighth. I would send you guys some photos, but my digital camera is a real POS. I've been really looking forward to seeing & maybe sitting in the new Corvette.

The new C6 is available to sit in.

It seems like this year's auto show in San Jose is better than the one last year.

Great pics, βlackbird. Very crisp and clear

Thanks! And yes it did seem alot better, it also got TV coverage.

 

[Blackbird.]

This car got coverage, after we took pics of it. My dad is in the drivers seat and the guy that was on TV is in the passenger seat explaining all the stuff to him. If you compare where the iPOD is and where it is on TV it is in the same position.

 

[VIPFREAK]

Thanks! And yes it did seem alot better, it also got TV coverage.

By the ****tyest(sp?) reporter in the bay area. Ha ha

 

[Blackbird.]

Did you watch it from start to end?

 

[MrktMkr1986]

Agreed.

But why bring back old concepts to an auto show? Are they hinting that this model may come in production (albeit in a watered-down form)?

Any thoughts?

 

[VIPFREAK]

Did you watch it from start to end?

lol, I saw the SF one... I don't need an encore.

 

[pimp racer]

Was the coverage nation wide or only local?

 

[Blackbird.]

Local.

 

[pimp racer]

Local.

Dang thats what I was thinking! Do you happen to have recorded it?

 

[Blackbird.]

No.

 

[VIPFREAK]

Dang thats what I was thinking! Do you happen to have recorded it?

Why would you wanna see it anyway, Florida's is probably bigger and better?

 

[Blackbird.]

Yeah San Jose is actually quite boring compared to other autoshows. There is no fancy lights and car intros. You just walk around and look at cars. That's basically it.

 

[Blackbird.]

I did see the Initial D Trueno or Corolla there but I didn't take a picture of it.

 

[I6-4-eva]

Yeah San Jose is actually quite boring compared to other autoshows. There is no fancy lights and car intros. You just walk around and look at cars. That's basically it.

Sounds just like the Sacramento auto show but we get less cars.

 

[pimp racer]

Why would you wanna see it anyway, Florida's is probably bigger and better?

Yeah but still its always great to see a car show! correct?

 

[VIPFREAK]

I suppose... yeah, in person but I'd rather they have enthusiam as much as say the Japanese, geneva or North American auto shows. Just putting out a bunch of cars in a building and charging people to get in isn't any better than going down our local auto mall strip.

 

[pimp racer]

Well its only 10 USD according to you on aim so whats wrong with seeing a few Aston Martins or Lotus's ? I am sure you wont see that at your mall!