Another year, Another SEMA. The SOBs have been going to SEMA for along time now. Over half our lives. We can even remember having to be snuck in to see the show because we weren’t old enough to be allowed in. Now we’re plenty old enough and it was another great time. Even though exhibitor attendance has gone down over the last few years it’s still a great place to meet new people and run into a lot of the old guys that you deal with over the course of a year. Running into friends and colleagues is the best part of SEMA. We had a very productive week out in Vegas and it was good to run into old time friends like Thom Taylor, Eric Brockmeyer, and Bobby Alloway.

This year was extra special. Our wheel building venture expanded this year with a new line and a new partner. Genuine Boyds has team up with Savini. Savini is a top notch 3pc company and we are happy to team up with them to take the Boyd Look in a whole new direction.

ANAHEIM, CA, November 06, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ — The new wheels targeted at the Muscle Car, and Pro Touring markets are forged billet centers, are constructed of 6061 aluminum alloy, and contribute great strength while keeping weight low for your high performance machine. In addition, 6061 alloy is more resistant to surface corrosion then 5000 series alloys. The added ductility makes for a wheel with a long lifespan, even when punished by a modern G-machine. The strength, durability, and elegance of these forged centers are designed using exhaustive testing and proprietary forging and heat-treating techniques. Exceeding JWL, DOT, and SAE standards, a wheel center forged from 6061 alloy can withstand fatigue resting to maximum load with no loss of strength and with a total absence of any type of failure or deterioration, making them your best choice for any quality three-piece modular wheel. The rim shells are TPMS compatible, CNC-machined, and able to absorb the horsepower of today’s Hot Rods and Muscle Cars. The new wheel line will supply 18, 19, 20, and 22-inch diameters with widths from 7 to 15 inches.

These superior forged wheels will meet nearly any high performance or custom need with classic Boyd Coddington style. “At Genuine Boyds, ‘high tech’ is a serious commitment to state of the art quality derived from up-to-the-minute technology, not just a buzzword for add-on styling”, said Boyd Coddington, Jr., President of Genuine Boyds, Coddington continued, “SAVINI is the leader in the three piece wheel industry. Their commitment to quality and design make them the perfect partner to produce our three piece wheels for the Hot Rod, Muscle Car, and Pro Touring markets.”

SAVINI Forged Wheels offers custom virtual fitment to accommodate all vehicle applications. In addition, custom finishes such as chrome, brushed aluminum, carbon fiber, and custom colors are easily accommodated. SAVINI/Boyds wheels are CNC machined and assembled and checked with CMM quality control in house.

Greg Kim, President of SAVINI, said: “The excitement is high as this new wheel team gears up for the SEMA show, and prepares to supply the Hot Rod and Performance enthusiasts with state of the art construction and performance, while meeting the needs for classic ‘Hot Rod’ style.

Website: http://www.saviniforged.com