Ep 5. Sema
- January 10, 2016
West Coast Customs is a car refurbishing TV series that revolves around turning old, dull cars into ultimate driving machines. The show garnered massive popularity for customizing celebrity cars and tuning cars for unique purposes. The West Coast Customs season 3 episode 5 named "Sema" follows the mechanics as they prepare to attend the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show, an annual event where manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of automotive parts and accessories showcase their latest products.
The episode begins with Ryan, the West Coast Customs shop manager, announcing that they need to build a truck for the SEMA show. He assigns the task to the team, asking them to make it something that stands out among all the other vehicles that participate in the show. To make it challenging, Ryan adds that they have only ten days to complete the task.
The mechanics get to work by brainstorming and coming up with possible plans that can make their truck unique and receive attention at SEMA. They start by wrapping the truck with a black matte coating, and the big plan they discuss is to turn it into a mobile recording studio. They plan to add recording equipment and sound insulation to the external audio speakers.
Next, the team begins to search for the top-tier accessories to outfit the truck. They travel across the country, meet manufacturers, and try out different accessories before finalizing them for the truck. One accessory they loved was the new automated bed cover motor that is wireless, self-sufficient, and works on a Smartphone application.
After they have finalized the selection of accessories to add to the truck, they begin to assemble it. The team first stretches the truck's bed to enable the covered area to have even more room. They then add a large, flat-screen display to the side of the truck and configure it so it can function as an outdoor cinema.
They move onto adding the recording equipment and fit it over the cab. This process takes time as the mechanics need to ensure that the equipment is correctly secured and protected from any external elements that may harm them.
With only two days left before the SEMA show, the team focuses on the final touches to the truck. They add some custom finishing such as embroidered logos and initials to the seats and the truck's exterior before installing the new motorized bed cover. They also spend considerable time testing the recording equipment to ensure it works correctly and provides the best sound quality.
Finally, the mechanic team finishes up the project on the tenth day, and they get to show off their masterpiece. The recording studio truck is a success as it attracts numerous show attendees, curious about its unique exterior design. Ryan stands proud at their stand, and he receives positive feedback from the judges as well as show visitors.
In conclusion, the West Coast Customs season 3 episode 5 named "Sema" follows the team as they build a recording studio truck in preparation for the SEMA show. The episode exhibits the mechanics' creativity and their prowess to re-purpose and upgrade a regular truck and turn it into a work of art.
