S1 E10: S in SEMA is for SUPRA
About this episode
A solo dive into the SEMA experience, this episode features Jay Finning reflecting on his past trips to the automotive trade show and sharing insights on the current buzz surrounding the Toyota Supra. He discusses the challenges of networking at SEMA, the political nature of car shows, and the excitement of seeing innovative builds. With guest appearances from industry insiders and lively anecdotes about travel and car culture, listeners get a personal glimpse into the highs and lows of being part of the automotive community.
Special SEMA 2019 edition. Jhae talks about the 2020 Toyota Supra , discusses his rental car of the week and is joined by IG Profile Highlight of the Week guest Hansel of Leencustoms live from SEMA. Jhae also reminisces on his 2017 SEMA experience as a feature vehicle with Danny Nikkhoo freelancing from SEMA for ClassicCars.com. Jhae also talks about some pros and cons of his constant life on the road and share's some very first world problems. And we are joined by special guest NSX Nomad Johnny Lange for the builders corner segment and talks clutch replacement on an NSX.
Eagle Talon
"...oing out tonight and then I just give a throw the Talon, maybe go to McDonald's, we would or not, or mayb..."
Volkswagen Tiguan
"...rk this week. My rental car is a 2019. Volkswagen Tiguan after doing some research. I found out that I hav..."
Jeep Cherokee
"... I would compare it a lot too. Maybe the new Jeep Cherokees or even like a cheap Compass. Which one would I r..."
Jeep Compass
"...Maybe the new Jeep Cherokees or even like a cheap Compass. Which one would I rather have the Jeep Compass o..."
Volkswagen I
"They both have apple carplay, which I like the carplay is a little janky on both and I'll tell you why. I say that at least with the Volkswagen, I picked it up on Sunday night and I plug my phone in and nothing came up other than, you know, USB audio. So I struggled through the drive to the hotel. I know."
Jeep Grand Cherokee
"...okee, but if you're going to rent a Jeep going to Grand Cherokee, you know, every once in a while there's like a l..."
Jeep Wrangler
"... in a while there's like a like the Sahara. Ocean Wrangler. I had one of those once. It's pretty nice as far..."
Honda NSX
"the past is pretty much about the same. But one thing I, you know, I am pretty mindful of especially with the nsx's, just pork specs on everything, you know, make sure you're just not really. Going overboard over corking stuff because that's how you mess stuff up."
Ford F150
"I need to and I need to figure some shit out because if I have a flat tire, I'm fucked I can't do same ignited, be difficult, get home. It's not like I have a Ford F-150 on some regular tires. I have a low profile tires, 18s and 19's Finding the match. No, my tire sponsor, wasn't"
Ford Mustang
"...body. Jeremy, who's in seeming this year with his Mustang from Arizona. And I told him a few weeks ago, whe..."
Toyota Supra
".... If you thought that the FT1 was going to be the Supra look in the way. It looks, especially at the pric..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"... That would have been even crazier than the see a Corvette in the way. It looks basically breaking the inter..."
Subaru BRZ
"...the import tuners vehicle of choice, that's not a BRZ or FRS, something a little bit better. Granted, i..."
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