Friedrichshafen In just four years, TUNING WORLD BODENSEE has established itself as a European industry and scene meeting place. Many well-known companies have increased their booths in 2006. Project management records a quarter more occupied space than in the previous year. International leading tuning companies will show from Friday, 28. April to Monday, 1. May 2006 on the fairground in Friedrichshafen the newest trends in the matter of Automobile tuning. Visitors can look forward to world premieres such as the refined Audi Q7, a Lamborghini Gullwing or a factory-tuned Hymermobile. The scene presents itself in three club halls and in the Private Car Area. The cult American tuners of West Coast Customs come with their own stand.
More than 250 international exhibitors, 150 clubs and about 250 private tuning car owners are present. More than 1.000 tuned vehicles will be on display. For the first time in 2006, car manufacturers such as Seat and Skoda will also show sporty tuned models in Friedrichshafen. TUNING WORLD BODENSEE is the meeting place for the European scene. A platform of the international automobile tuning industry. Even in the business to business"-Area it is becoming increasingly important", explains trade fair managing director Jürgen Schmid. Internationally leading companies in the tuning industry use Europe's largest tuning-only trade show to present their premieres. For example, Abt Sportsline has announced a refined Audi Q7. Hamann-Motorsport shows its new Lamborghini Gullwing. Over 93.000 car enthusiasts visited TUNING WORLD BODENSEE last year.
Leading tuning companies present
The leading tuning companies like Abt Sportsline, bd breyton design, Hamann-Motorsport, Irmscher Automobilbau, Loder1899/Delta 4×4 Rieger Tuning or Sportservice Lorinser show their latest models. For the first time this year, among others, the companies Steinmetz GmbH Opel-Tuning and Hella KG Hueck& Co. From. The leading tire manufacturers such as GoodYear, KUMHO Tire Europe, Toyo Tire Europe, Vredestein or Yokohama tires as well as the major wheel manufacturers such as AEZ Leichtmetallräder or BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik will also be represented. Visitors will find chic accessories at suppliers such as in.Pro, JOM-Car Parts& Car Hifi or Remus Innovation. Media Markt Friedrichshafen presents a wide range of sound systems and hi-fi products. For the first time, car manufacturers such as Seat and Skoda will also be exhibiting sporty tuned models at TUNING WORLD BODENSEE in 2006. TUNING WORLD BODENSEE is just the right platform for Seat to present itself to an audience of enthusiastic car and tuning fans" says Melanie Stöckl, Head of Public Relations at Seat Deutschland GmbH. Alfred E. Rieck, spokesman for the management of Skoda Auto Deutschland GmbH says: "Individual vehicle styling is in". We are pleased to be present at the Tuning World Bodensee."
Pure tuning at 70.000 square meters
TUNING WORLD BODENSEE occupies the entire exhibition grounds in 10 halls, visitors will find 70.000 square meters of exhibition space a comprehensive range of automobiles with optics, chassis and performance tuning, automotive parts and accessories. Sound systems, navigation equipment, multimedia, telecommunications and services will also be on offer. In addition, the major European tuning associations will be presenting in Friedrichshafen and will be available to answer questions.
Pimping" allowed: Visit from the USA
Last year's guest appearance was by West Coast Customs, who have been around since the MTV show "Pimp my Ride" are a household name in the worldwide tuning scene, the trade show highlight for many visitors. This year, the cult tuners from the U.S. Will be on site with their own booth.
Huge run on the club area
The interest of clubs in presenting their cars at TUNING WORLD BODENSEE is huge: The club area is already fully booked three months before the start of the show, and will extend over three exhibition halls in 2006. Well over 400 clubs have registered for the 150 available booths", says project manager Dirk Kreidenweiß. Visitors can already look forward to many crazy-original cars. Nothing is impossible" is the motto. Among other things, the "street rabbits" show, a tuning club of American GIs, their most beautiful vehicles.
Miss Tuning: Start into a model career
Fast cars and pretty girls have always belonged together. The Miss Tuning contest has also become an integral part of the fair. The winner of the competition represents the tuning scene for one year. Will be the cover motif of TUNING WORLD BODENSEE 2007. On the first three days of the trade show, the 20 finalists introduce themselves to the public. The finale itself will take place on Sunday, 1. May at 2 p.M. On the main stage in Hall A2. The contest has become an ideal springboard for a modeling career. Already in the past two years, the misses from the tuning scene caused a lot of media interest. Interested parties can still apply until 4. April 2006 by phone +49 7161/156890-23 apply. Partners of choice are Dakota, Kumho, Nescafé X-Press, Hairgalerie Friedrichshafen and Vive Maria.
Four tuning awards
Four competitions will be held as part of the trade fair event: For the fourth time, the European tuning award "Go for Gold" will be held at Lake Constance awarded. The nominated vehicles present themselves to the visitors in hall B3. The Delius Klasing publishing house again draws the most beautiful of the Private Cars" who will present themselves in the TUNING VIP Hall (A3). The most original and unusual vehicles from the ranks of the clubs and private cars will be awarded with the "Yokohama Tuning Award" The TUNING WORLD Love Trip is the fourth time that the award has been presented at the show. Six jury members evaluate the different vehicle groups in each case according to the categories technology, bodywork as well as show and shine". Many impulses come from the club scene. Because these enthusiasts spend a lot of time working out details and creating new ideas", notes Rolf Kurz, Marketing Manager Yokohama Tires. Even off-road vehicles and SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) have long since ceased to be exempt from tuning and can compete in the 4×4 Award" of Yokohama and the magazine Autobild everything allrad measure with each other. The awards ceremony will also take place at TUNING WORLD BODENSEE.
"Naddel" meets Dr. Alban
The visitors can look forward to long party nights again. After the end of the show, the Performance Area in Hall A2 will be transformed into a huge Party Dome: actress and presenter Naddel" (Nadja Abd el Farrag) celebrates with the party guests into the main night and moderates the Retro Dance Night on Sunday, 30. April. The cult bands Snap feat. Turbo B., with songs like "Rhythm is a Dancer" or "The Power became famous, Dr. Alban, who is actually a dentist in real life and whose hits Sing Halleluja" or Its my Life" conquered the charts as well as Technotronic with Pump up the Jam". The Ibiza parties have already become an integral part of TUNING WORLD BODENSEE. For the fourth edition lay on Saturday, 29. April DJane Sunny Marleen. The Vinylshakerz in the Party Dome in Hall A2 on. 30 dancers will also be present.
The lowriders have already filled up
For those who are not already hypnotized by the many noble and extraordinary cars after a walk through the exhibition halls, the hypno-show in the Performance Area (Hall A2) is highly recommended. Also on the program are the dancing" Lowrider. The girls from the "Hot Fashion Show" put on a somewhat different GoGo performance. This year, flirting enthusiasts will have the chance to meet their dream partner and take off with him or her by helicopter on a TUNING WORLD love trip. Candidates can apply at www.Kwick.De or apply directly on site at the trade fair.
Rapid development
The tuning fair at Lake Constance has developed rapidly in a very short time: In 2003, it celebrated its 40th anniversary with 40.000 visitors a successful premiere. Already in its second year, the event surpassed the previous year with 60.000 visitors all expectations. Then, last year, more than 93.000 tuning fans to Lake Constance. This corresponded to an increase of 55 percent compared to the previous year. The fact that the fair is extremely well received by visitors is also confirmed by the visitor survey conducted last year by the independent institute Gelszus: 87% of visitors surveyed gave the tuning fair the marks "very good" and good". 94 percent would recommend it in any case.
Opening hours
The international trade fair event for car tuning, lifestyle and club scene will take place from Friday, 28. April until Monday, 1. The show will take place from May 1, 2006, and will be open daily from Friday to Sunday from 10 a.M. To 7 p.M. And on Monday from 10 a.M. To 6 p.M. Tickets are available in advance at www.Ticketonline.De. The integration of the first May holiday again invites to an extended weekend at the lake.