January 23, 2005

• Event Recap:
  
  Sunday, January 16th
  Los Angeles Convention Center

  
  

  Last weekend I had a chance to go to my very first LA Auto Show.  Now I’ve been to every import show under the sun but never the LA Auto Show.  This show is different because many of the big car companies unveil there new models for the upcoming year and all so concept cars.  More emphasis is put on the actual cars then import models.  Wasn’t sure how I was going to like it….but we’ll get back to that later.
  
  [NOTE:  THERE ARE A LOT OF PICTURES IN THIS POST AND ALLL SMALL PICTURES CAN BE CLICKED FOR LARGER VIEWS]
  
  

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  Silly Antics:
  
  I was lucky in that I was able to go with some of the best people in the world.  I went with Patrick (my roomate), Stephanie (his girlfriend), & Kim (Stephanie’s roomate)
  
  Hey wait…..who’s driving?
  
  The day started off normal enough but sometime through out the day I thought to myself hey I’ve been working out why don’t I try to lift some of these cars
  
  Let’s just say it didn’t work out to well.
  
  But I wasn’t going to give up so I went back to the cafeteria ate some spinach and decided to try my hand out on some of the Hummers.
  
  Hahhaah damn i’m strong.
  
  My roomate on the other hand is a puny weakling and he ended up passing out.  So I stole an ambulance golf cart and came to save the day.
  
  Patrick, “Help….no seriously I’m hurt guys.”
  
  Well sorry to say Patrick ended up getting better and got me back.
  
  
  After I was finally able to get lose Patrick & I made up and got back to the cars.
  
  Patrick, “I hope nobody sees this picutre.”
  
  
  

  
  

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  The Big Ass Trucks:
  
  Ok these cars were huge……sometimes that I had one of these bad boys during peak traffic times in Sourthern California
  
  I bet my friend can drive his civic under it w/ out a scratch.
  
  
  

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  Interesting Cars:
  
  Ok this car was interesting just because the paint job went well with the interior.  I don’t know if I would get a pink car myself but I’m sure lots of girls out there wouldn’t mind.
  
  This Suzuki Forenza was customized for Jelynn Rodriguez, host of “The Drop.”
  
  Now this car was hilarious….not only because it was so small but if you notice there was this 300lb mexican guy trying to squeeze into it.
  
  Lan, “Hey doesn’t that guy kinda look like an enchilada?”
  
  This next car wasn’t exactly cool….but the guys signing autographs next to it was
  
  Kim, “Who the hell is that?”  Cop, “That’s Erik Estrada.”  Kim, “Who?”
  
  
  

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  Cars I might Buy:
  
  There were several cars at the show I’ve been thinking aboug getting and here they are in no particular order:
  
  1)  Volkswagon Beetle Convertible
  
  I’d get laughed at by all my guy friends but what a fun car to drive
  
  2)  BMW z4 Roadster
  
  Fun car to drive but a little to small for me.
  
  3)  2005 Ford Mustang Convertible
  
  I’ve always wanted a convertible and the old style grill is just beautiful
  
  4)  Lexus RX 400h
  
  Always wanted an SUV but gas always stopped me.  The hybrid solves everything
  
  5) These 3 cars are on my wish list but I would probably not get
  
  I guess I have a thing for convertibles
  
  
  

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  The Race Cars:
  
  You can see most of the cars at the show just driving around southern california.  But these race cars that you usually only see on tv were awesome to see in person.
  
  
  My favorite out of this group was the m&m car.
  
  A couple import cars were also able to sneak into the show
  
  My favorite out of this group was the Hyundai Tiberun w/ carbon fiber hood.
  
  
  

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  Concept Cars:
  
  Like I said earlier the cool thing about the LA Auto Show were all the concept cars which show case new tecnologies or new designs.
  

  1)  Toyota FTX
  
  Such a beautiful truck with cool doors.
  
  2)  BMW Hydrogen Car
  
  Fastest Hydrogen Car ever built!
  
  3)  H2H Hummber
  
  Officially approved by our Governator
  
  4)  Volvo XC90 Lego Van
  
  Made w/ over 200,000+ Lego blocks!
  
  
  

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  Luxury Cars:
  
  
  

  These cars are the cream of the crop.  The most beautiful of all the cars at the show.
  
  
  
  My absolute favorite of the group and show has to be the Saleen S7 in the middle.
  
  
  

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  The Girls:
  
  Ok this is the section all you horny guys were waiting for.
  
  Claudia Lynx, very beautiful Persian Model
  
  Say hi to My Future Wife
  
  Don’t we make such a cute couple?
  
  
  

  I think I might have some competition though
  
  Picture created by Kim Nguyen
  
  
  

  Runner up to cutest girl at the show was this model:
  
  Her name was Sunisa Kim and soon she’ll be my mistress. 
  
  Ok now with every show there are some models who have amazing bodies……but you then realize why they are car show models and not famous.  To them I introduce:
  

  
  Here are the first “Lan Approved” Paper Bag Models
  
  
  And here we have our “Official” Paper Bag Spokes Models.
  
  
  

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  This was one of the best car shows I’ve ever been to ever.  It happens every January at the Los Angeles Convention center and only costs $10.  For those who read every little stupid caption and looked at every picture….Thanks and see you next time….
  
  
  
  [NOTE:  THERE ARE A LOT OF PICTURES IN THIS POST AND ALLL SMALL PICTURES CAN BE CLICKED FOR LARGER VIEWS]
  
  

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