Louis Sierra recalls the 2008 Nissan 350Z coming to the market when he was still a college student back in 2003. At the time, he was driving a Toyota Tacoma but knew he’d one day make the switch. “I made it my goal to own a 350Z one day and build it to my liking,” he writes. That goal was accomplished in 2008, and since then, the relationship has grown through the hours spent on modifications.

“To me, the 350Z is a special Z car,” he concludes. “It was the return of the Z after it had been absent for several years. I love the lines and the total look and feel of the car.”

Owner: Louis Sierra
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, United States 
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan 350Z
Horsepower: 290 whp
Club: Team Innovations

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Louis Sierra, Project Z33
Instagram: lsierra83

Photography by Cullen Chung, 1Down5Up Photography, Pina Photo, Shane Hunter.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: 
Mishimoto (aluminum radiator, silicone hoses, carbon fiber radiator cap)
Nismo dual intake
K&N filters
Seibon carbon fiber engine cover

EXHAUST:
GReddy Ti-C True dual exhaust 
Invidia test pipes

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS: 
UpRev

DRIVELINE: 
Quaife limited slip differential

WHEELS & TIRES: 
Volk TE37 - 19x9.5 +22 (f), 19x10.5 +22 (r)
Falken Tire - 245/35 (f), 275/35 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION: 
BC Racing BR Series coilovers
SPC Performance (upper control arms, camber arms (r), toe bolt)
Eibach sway bars (f/r)
Tenable subframe brace
Cusco strut bar (f)

BRAKES:
Z1 Motorsports 14-inch Akebono BBK w/ slotted rotors & stainless steel brake lines - 4-pot, (f), 2-pot (r)
Hawk ceramic pads

EXTERIOR: 
Nismo V3 bumper (f)
Chargespeed carbon side skirts and spats (r)
Carbon fiber widow visor (r) rear
Voltex Type 8 GT wing
Bumper tuck (r)
Takata tow strap (f)
GTS headlight covers

LIGHTING: 
LED underglow

INTERIOR: 
Sparco R505 seats
Sparco Championship steering wheel
Works Bell quick release & hub
Nismo carbon shift knob 
Custom Alcantara shift boot
Red hand-stitching throughout interior

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA: 
Kenwood in-dash DVD w/ 6-1/2-inch door speakers (f) 
Infinity 6-1/2-inch speakers (r)
MTX Audio amplifier 
Kenwood Excelon 10-inch subwoofer
Custom fiberglass/carbon fiber box

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS: 
Import Face Off: Oregon - 1st Place: Best Nissan
Import Face Off: Seattle - 1st Place: Best Nissan 
Hot Import Nights: Portland - 2nd Place: Best Nissan 
NissanFest - 2nd Place: Best Nissan
Nissan Show - Zamn Award

FAVORITE MODIFICATION: 
Voltex Type 8 GT wing
Quaife limited slip differential 

SPONSORS: 
Mishimoto
Rev Motorsports

SHOPS / MECHANICS
Rev Motorsports
Fernando & Nick