The Latest Trends in Muscle Cars

"That chrome grille totally rocks!" "Check out those struts!" Comments like these and many others were heard as guests visited the 2010 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show.
In a day and age where flaunting your style reaches new heights on nearly a daily basis, it is no surprise that the automotive world is one of the leaders in the race to show off. Encouraging this race, are the people of the SEMA. At the show, which was held in Las Vegas, they displayed over 1,500 of the latest in muscle car trends. From shock systems to Powerpacks and covers to old school steering wheels, there were so many impressive products one could easily suffer from sensory (read drool) overload while strolling from booth to booth. Here are some of the favorites:
Coker Tire’s Excelsior Stahl Sport- Available in 20 sizes, these are the first radial tires that match classic bias-ply profiles. If you desiring to give your modern car a classic look, these are a must.
Road Race Corvette Braking Systems- Built by Wilwood Engineering, these brakes are just the thing for those quick stops and specifically for road racing in the C5 and C6.
Wireless Remote Shock System- This system by QA1 can be adjusted with ease from the comfort of the cockpit. The shock system works via a wireless remote.
Comp-one Boost Cooler-Made by Snow Performance, this is the first methanol injection system that has a performance tuner, virtual drag strips, performance meter, and a diagnostic reader tool which allows you to the best in charge cooling.
PML Cadillac Valve Cover- If you are looking for a new way to update your Caddy, then these covers are a must. Designed to work with the Cadillac 365, 390 and 429ci engines, the fins will clear most high ratio rockers.
HD Hero 960-Do you have a need for speed? Do your friends think you’re joking when you tell them of your prowess on the track? Then Attach the HD 960 to the side of your car, helmet or even your rollbar and you can give your friends a taste of what you experience every time you sit behind the wheel.
Ford 5.OL Powerpack- From Mahle Motorsports, the Ford 5.OL can safely handle as much as 700 horsepower. They are available in an assortment of domes, so they can be used in boosted applications.
Corvette Steering Wheel- Just because it’s the new century doesn’t mean that old school items are out of date-especially in the world of automobiles! Classic Industries now has a teak steering wheel for the ’63 to the "66 Corvette-- includes the hub assembly, horn contact and the bow tie horn cap.
Whether you own a muscle car and want to give it a bit more power or perhaps you are just dreaming of the day when you can buy one for yourself, these advancements are sure to give you much to think about. As you start thinking about how these muscle car advancements could change the way you drive, perhaps you will think about some new products of your own, so someday, it will be your ideas that are making the car world say, "Wow!"