ZER0 Fs Z06

07/31/2023

A huge thank you to all of my friends and family that took a moment out of their day to call, text or post Birthday wishes for me. I am truly blessed with the amount people I have come to know over the years. Thank you one and all!

10/07/2022

AWE Track exhaust installed!!

06/26/2022

05/21/2022

So Monday I said goodbye to #755. It was bittersweet for sure. The Z/28 held a special place in my heart.

In 1995 my father and I were set to travel across the U.S. together while I was in between duty stations in the Marine Corps. I shipped my 1994 Z/28 to Washington State with the intention of picking him up and then traveling across, visiting national monuments and really bonding.

Two weeks before that trip I received news from home that he had passed away. I was devastated. My whole life changed. Fast forward to 2018. I buy a 2015 Z/28 as a sort of remeberance of a trip that I never got to take.

Last weekend I took a trip to Maine to retrieve #755 from where I was keeping it. My father in law accompanied me on that trip. It struck me like a lightning bolt on the way back to Maryland that this was a sort of self fulfilling prophecy for me. I was, 27 years later, taking that road trip that I had once looked so forward to. We talked, we laughed, we bonded. He'll never know how much that meant to me. Life has a way of balancing itself out I guess.

I'm now the proud owner of 2015 Z06 / Z07 track package. It's not the Z/28, but it will give me some more memories for when I finally reach the end of my road.

08/07/2019

Info for my Maryland friends

So to clarify any confusion that may set in during a traffic stop by the State Police within the confines of the borders of Maryland, here are some guidelines so that you know what to expect of a Maryland State Trooper, as well as what the Trooper will expect from you.

Knowing what to expect and what we would like to see will ensure that the traffic stop goes as smoothly and quickly as it can, so that you can get on with your day as safely and comfortably as possible.

Stay safe out there!

F/Sgt

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PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC STOPS

Being stopped for a traffic violation can be a stressful time for both you and the police officer. Maryland State Troopers are trained to maintain professionalism and courtesy during every traffic stop.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US DURING A TRAFFIC STOP

• A Greeting with the name of the Trooper and the reason why you were stopped
• A uniformed Trooper or the presentation of a badge and / or identification card
• A polite, respectful tone from the Trooper
• Answers to reasonable questions
• Prompt action in completing the citation / warning / SERO and traffic checks
• An explanation of the citation / warning / SERO
• Probable cause that a crime is being committed permits the Trooper to search your vehicle without your consent
• A Trooper may ask for consent to search your vehicle. If consent is requested, you may be asked to consent in writing on a form provided by the Trooper. You have the right to refuse a request for consent to search your vehicle.

WHAT WE ASK OF YOU DURING A TRAFFIC STOP

Traffic stops are never routine. More than half of the police officers who die in the line of duty each year are killed during traffic stops. Each day Troopers encounter impaired drivers, illegal fi****ms, drugs, fugitives, and drivers with suspended licenses. This is why Troopers are trained to place a great deal of emphasis on their safety and take a defensive posture until the risk of confrontation or injury is diminished. With this in mind, we ask that you:
• Carry proper identification and paperwork including a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration card and proof of insurance
• When signaled by the Trooper to stop, look for the nearest, safest place to position you vehicle so that it is as far out of the traffic lane as possible. Never stop in a traffic lane.
• Stay in your vehicle. If asked to exit, do so slowly.
• Remain calm. Ask passengers to remain quiet and cooperative.
• Keep your seatbelt fastened until the Trooper has seen you wearing it.
• Keep your hands in view, preferably on the steering wheel and do not reach down, duck or make any sudden movements
• Turn off your engine and stereo; roll down your window so the Trooper can speak with you
• Don’t be surprised if another patrol car appears. This helps ensure the Trooper’s safety.
• Treat the Trooper the way you want to be treated.

08/05/2019

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04/05/2019

Photos from WrapBeast on Reveal Day! Jaime West & Ev West

04/05/2019

The crazy fam behind XForce. We appreciate all the support and professionals as we work on our XForce Journey! With Jaime West & Ev West

03/31/2019

XForce received top 30 award out of 400 entries! Thanks for all the love, we are looking forward to many more opportunities and enhancements!! -Jaime & Ev Ev West Jaime West

03/28/2019

WrapBeast's Video of Xforce! Awesome Jaime West and Ev West