Sema 2015

[House]

Interesting rack and pinion setup... And stellar install on that Coyote motor!

 

[englewoodcowboy]

The rack and pinion system I would think would be more of a gimmick than something reliable. Somehow they have to have movement between the column and the unit itself and I just cannot see a typical slip shaft holding up to something like that. I could be wrong but the idea of it just seems crazy.

 

[jwh]

Kinda looks like the whole rear quarter might be custom. The fender contour behind the wheel looks deeper than stock to me.

Greg

It definitely looks a little different. Sharper creases maybe? It also looks like the leading edge of the grill has been sharpened as well, the lines look a bit more squared off than usual.

 

[AZ73]

Some more pix

 

[Gas Pig]

The rack and pinion system I would think would be more of a gimmick than something reliable. Somehow they have to have movement between the column and the unit itself and I just cannot see a typical slip shaft holding up to something like that. I could be wrong but the idea of it just seems crazy.

I know the builder of the Bronco and the guy who designed the rack system. So I got a chance to drive the bronco before it shipped to SEMA. It was amazing to drive... like no other bronco I'v driven before! The guy who designed the rack is specialist in steering components and systems. He is supplier of steering components to Bronco parts house already. So he knew the system had to be well planned and thought out to hold up all types of driving conditions a Bronco might be built for. What's even more impressive to me it's a bolt on system unlike so many other aftermarket things we buy for Broncos now.

 

[toddz69]

The rack and pinion system has been the subject of a lot of discussion on social media so it was interesting to see a system installed yesterday (the first prototype was at the show last year). Unfortunately I wasn't able to chat with the designer yesterday before I left and that was one of my prime regrets from this year's show. I do have some observations and questions, mainly from an engineering standpoint, that I will share at some point when I get some time.

Todd Z.

 

[FRANKO289]

its one of Andys creations .... w. delete mirrors, windshield wipers and Street Rod style door hinges, custom cage & altered every body panel on this u14 !
he also made the bumpers !!

on a personal note ... me NO fancy the dash !! ;D

 

[JefeAZ]

One of the nicest Ive ever seen. Is he on here?

 

[Prizefighter]

That dash is awesome. Very good work and extremely clean!

 

[jlawyer]

If anyone gets a chance, go by the Ford Racing "booth" and ask what's up with the 3.5l ecoboost control pack, it was supposed to be out with SEMA this year.

 

[DirtDonk]

That is some pretty high level of attention to detail right there.
Do yo know how the bumpers were constructed? Interesting look, like it a lot.

Paul

 

[toddz69]

A few other miscellaneous items. Dynacorn still has the Bronco on the poster in their booth but none of their documentation listed it. I'm sure Broncobowsher will get the straight skinny from them.

Ten or more years after the Bronco concept was shown, you still see its image here and there. This year it was used on the banner for a lighting company.

And Retrosound is working on a power window kit for Broncos. It's still under development so no price is available. Per usual SEMA style, the owner said, "check our website after the first of the year".

Todd Z.

 

[ep67bro]

Just saw that pic of the dash in the bronze half cab and it is awesome! Looks like a F100 dash moded to fit the bronco very cool! The truck has moved into the top five favorite broncos for sure!

 

[Bukin 67]

A few other miscellaneous items. Dynacorn still has the Bronco on the poster in their booth but none of their documentation listed it. I'm sure Broncobowsher will get the straight skinny from them.

Ten or more years after the Bronco concept was shown, you still see its image here and there. This year it was used on the banner for a lighting company.

And Retrosound is working on a power window kit for Broncos. It's still under development so no price is available. Per usual SEMA style, the owner said, "check our website after the first of the year".

Todd Z.

Good to see you there Todd!
I didn't have a lot of time to spend walking the show. Tuesday morning we had the unveiling of the Honda Ridgeline TT to race class 2 in the SCORE Baja 1000 in 2 weeks. The team is in Baja right now pre-running.
The car was built by the same fabricator that built my Bronco, LaFortune Race Cars (formerly Temper-Menatal Racing). If you're out there and get a chance to drop by the Honda booth you won't be disappointed in the fab work. It's really a work of art.

 

[toddz69]

Great to see you too, Randy! I forgot to mention the CB member sightings: Randy, Tony B.(Passauf), and Jesse (digger556). Not as much facetime this year due to time constraints and ultimately, the human connections are one of the big reasons I love the show.

Todd Z.

 

[Broncobowsher]

My total count was 4
The bronze/green one (was the bottom is really green)
White jeep fender one
Unisteer
Uncut sitting outside.

 

[willtel]

I know the builder of the Bronco and the guy who designed the rack system. So I got a chance to drive the bronco before it shipped to SEMA. It was amazing to drive... like no other bronco I'v driven before! The guy who designed the rack is specialist in steering components and systems. He is supplier of steering components to Bronco parts house already. So he knew the system had to be well planned and thought out to hold up all types of driving conditions a Bronco might be built for. What's even more impressive to me it's a bolt on system unlike so many other aftermarket things we buy for Broncos now.

Can you tell us what that thing on the front bumper is?

 

[West Tn Dawg]

Looks like a remote controlled camera to me.

 

[Lon L]

I believe he said it was a FLIR. Forward Looking Infrared Radar. Like the Police have on the front of their choppers.

 

[willtel]

I believe he said it was a FLIR. Forward Looking Infrared Radar. Like the Police have on the front of their choppers.

Weird. I guess you can't get called out for spotlighting deer with no spot light!