It was no SEMA Show, but the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show featured its fair share of rides that had spent time under the knife to become something more than stock.
From race-prepped Fiestas and Mazda2s to a pair of crazy Scions that take tailgating to a new level, modifications at the LA Show took all shapes and forms. Suzuki brought out two examples of its new Kizashi sedan modified by Rockford-Fosgate and Road Race Engineering to deliver great sound and great performance.
Meanwhile, SMS Supercars showed us the meaning of "exotic muscle" with a pair of SMS 570 Challengers, one that developed 500 naturally aspirated horsepower and another that outputs 700 supercharger-assisted ponies. Those who just can't be satisfied with stock could definitely find a few surprises hidden throughout the show floor.
Check out our gallery of modified cars at the 2009 LA Auto Show for a closer look.