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It's Monday... ...Y tu carro ya lo sabe! Let's start this blog off right, we are after all, one of the greatest Z communities out there. No disrespect to any of the Z family out there! As of today, Elite Z features are back and better than ever. If you would like to be featured on this blog, please feel free to email us pictures of your build with any information you would like to provide. Once you do, I will then ask you a series of questions via email and will post our chat transcript online. Now, if you mess around and try to troll me, I will be roasting you and your build. No excuses, just like the good ol' days! Features will be accepted every Monday and will be posted the following day or that same week. One feature per week so we don't saturate the blog. 
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Well... The plan was always to blow up and produce a meaningful brand and be successful, happy and BALLIN' but, these things change. Not for us though...ha! We are still moving in a positive direction and hope to get back on track, just like our golden days. For the most part, summers have been terrible to get anything done. That is why I made this blog, to spill out my guts in here so I don't do it elsewhere. The next few weeks will be pretty dope and, I hope you guys tag along for the ride... Teaser of what I mean,
Until then, finish building your Z and hang here with me via the comments section below! -Jose  Ding ding ding... The bells are ringing, the clock is ticking and wtf am I typing? sheeeeeeesh... anyways, The new apparel has arrived and will be photographed soon! be sure to visit our Pre-Orders section to grab a shirt, or two...or all of them. You aren't down though... With the revamped t-shirt, we will be dedicating our time and effort to produce quality designs only and the drops will continue to be unique and limited, to add flavor and rarity to the list. I hope you all are ready for that new drop and those of you who have been waiting patiently, thank you! If you haven't been waiting at all? que te pasa calabasa!? NEW MERCH DROP!Who's going? and why the hell am I posting this a day late? smh... The hype is real! The Chicago Auto Show will run from July 15th to July 19t, in a special edition show approved by the city and state. Not only is this a special edition but, it will also be held outdoor as well at theWest Building at McCormick Place Complex. Not only is this a special, special edition with outdoor experience and demonstration but, the next gen. Z will be in attendance. Who ever is going, is in for a real treat! Check out The Official Chicago Auto Show instagram for more pictures and a sneak peak of the Z in it's display section. Side note: Do you think Nissan will release a crate engine with manual swap for the 370z? I would definitely be interested!!! Side note on that side note: Will Brie Larson be in attendance? Someone email me pictures of their trip!   This message is brought to you by SEMA PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO RACE! THE EPA IS BANNING RACECARS. TELL CONGRESS TO PASS THE RPM ACT AND STOP THE EPA FROM DESTROYING MOTORSPORTS. YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS NEEDS TO HEAR FROM YOU!
The RPM Act of 2021 (H.R. 3281), is common-sense, bi-partisan legislation to protect Americans' right to convert street vehicles into dedicated racecars and the motorsports-parts industry's ability to sell products that enable racers to compete. The bill clarifies that it is legal to make emissions-related changes to a street vehicle for the purpose of converting it into a racecar used exclusively in competition. It also confirms that it is legal to produce, market and install racing equipment. The RPM Act reverses the EPA's interpretation that the Clean Air Act does not allow a motor vehicle designed for street use—including a car, truck, or motorcycle—to be converted into a dedicated racecar. This American tradition was unquestioned for 45 years until 2015 when the EPA took the position that converted vehicles must remain emissions-compliant, even though they are no longer driven on public streets or highways. Although the EPA abandoned efforts to make the policy a formal regulation, the agency still maintains the practice of modifying the emission system of a motor vehicle for the purpose of converting it for racing is illegal. Manufacturing, selling, and installing race parts for the converted vehicle would also be a violation. The EPA has also announced that enforcement against high performance parts—including superchargers, tuners, and exhaust systems—is a top priority. Converting street vehicles into dedicated race vehicles is an American tradition dating back decades and has negligible environmental impact. While California is known for having the strictest emissions laws, the state exempts racing vehicles from regulation. Motorsports competition involves tens of thousands of participants and vehicle owners each year, both amateur and professional. Retail sales of racing products make up a nearly $2 billion market annually. Most of the vehicles raced on the estimated 1,300 racetracks operating across the U.S. are converted vehicles that the EPA considers to be illegal. The RPM Act does not interfere with the EPA's authority to enforce against individuals who illegally install race parts on vehicles driven on public roads and highways and companies that market such products. Tampering with the emissions system of a motor vehicle used on public roads is a clear violation of the Clean Air Act. The RPM Act will provide the racing community with certainty and confidence in the face of an EPA interpretation of the Clean Air Act that threatens to devastate an American pastime and eliminate jobs in our communities. Tell Your Elected Officials to Protect Motorsports and Pass the RPM Act HOW YOU CAN HELP:There has already been an unprecedented outpouring of support for the RPM Act this year, with Americans sending over 1.1 million letters asking Congress to pass the legislation. Now that H.R. 3281 has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, it is imperative that enthusiasts and motorsports businesses keep up this momentum to get a companion bill introduced in the Senate and urge lawmakers in Washington, D.C. that they must act now to protect the right to convert a motor vehicle into a racecar by voting to pass the bill. Use our Action Center to send a message to your Senators and Representative to ask them to support the RPM Act. SEMA members can help spread the word by including links on their websites, social media platforms, storefronts, and garages. Members can also rally their customers, employees, followers, and friends to act. Use the assets found in SEMA's digital toolkit: www.sema.org/rpmtools. And don't forget to join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #SaveOurRacecars. READ MORE:
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VOTE HERE IN SUPPORT OF THE RPM ACT What ever happened to CVZ? Well, we disappeared for a bit due to most of the members moving on or because we all got busy with life. Shit happens and, I was okay with that. At the time, I had an increase of work and had less time on my hands either way. Within the time we have been gone, there have been an increase in law enforcement attention within the car scene and it ultimately, is the main reason why I decided to not bring CVZ back yet. These stupid take overs, swinging shit or whatever you call it, are the main reason why it's hot right now but, I am hoping in 2022 we have a secure an private location established for our car meets. If you are worried that people will find out where we hang out, don't. In an effort to minimize issues with local PD, CVZ car club membership and meet locations will be private and not posted online anymore. Until then, wait patiently for the re-opening! -Jose  What does this mean? It means that, apart from our own custom apparel, we also sell parts with the brands listed. We offer competitive pricing and hope to be of great service to you and your car. The best way to inquire about pricing is to find the parts you need off of our links in Product Line Up and copy and pasting it into our Contact sheet. If you do not see what you are looking for, feel free to email us either way! Thank you. -Jose  As of today, both Elite Z and CVZ will not be on any social media platforms. This will greatly hinder our awareness and engagement but, that is okay. I did that for over six years and it really puts a drain on your mental health. The greatest way to stay up to date is by visiting this website and posting on the comments section below. Worse case scenario, you can always email us via the contact link above. There are many other companies that are on social media, adding another one is just adding more saturation into the mix. I do plan on adding a feature page and maybe an email subscription/newsletter down the road but, my priority is quality content and quality apparel. Thank you, -Jose  things first, before there was Elite Z, there was, Coachella Valley Z. A local car club I founded back in 2015 and ever since then, I have been trying to piece the puzzles back together for its return. I could say the same for Elite Z. I took a break from both to get my mental and physical health back on track. In case some of you might not know, I had contracted Covid-19 back in May-June 2020 and it seriously hindered my ability to do anything car-related ever since. With hours away from being intubated, I was given an option, multiple blood transfusions or a new medicine that literally, ended up saving my life. All in all, I give thanks to my wife, my friends, my family, God and my doctors and nurses who took care and watched over me. Now, I am piecing myself back together in the hopes to return to the community and get my life back on track. Since my release, I have changed for the better and have made changes around me. Now, I own a home with ample garage space, I own a series one 240z and plan on picking up where I started, bringing the Z community back together using Elite Z and CVZ. 2022 Should hopefully be, a really fun year! The next-gen. Z, the return of both CVZ and Elite Z, hopefully more car shows, car meets, rally's and car-related events...the ideas and opportunities will be endless... The goal is to attend JCCS next year with the series 1 and hopefully more car shows. Until then, check out our blog posts to stay up to date so you can be in the know. Thank you for taking the time out to read this... -jose  Photo credit: @renethemenace My wife on the left and I on the right.
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