Popular Post DT 350 Posted November 12, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 Hi all, I px'd my old 16MY 350 Sport in Solids Yellow for a new 19MY 350 Sport in Metallic Blue. While my old car remain very much untouched from the factory, I definitely have the urge to enhance this car. I'm @dantait_ on Instagram If you want to see regular photo's of my car. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DT 350 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedViper Posted November 12, 2019 Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 Both very nice cars 😃. il ask the obvious question... why the change from one 350 to another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT 350 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 There was several reasons. The car was out of warranty and I got offered an irresistible deal on the new car. They also feel like different cars. I’ll write up a review soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DT 350 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 A quick overview and some things I've noticed as a 350 16MY to 19MY owner. My previous yellow 350 I picked up second hand with 5.6k on the clock. The only thing I did to that car was the Soft top conversion, what I mean was I bough a soft top roof as the car had previously had the conversion done. The car has just had it's first MOT and was now out of warranty. I px the car with 22,002 miles on it for one with 20 miles on the clock My new 350 Sport feels a lot more refined and premium in all aspects. Resulting in a better car all around. The Lighters are brighter, the speakers are better, there are less squeaks and rattles (for now). Drivers seat: The new runners are defiantly sturdier, but you do sit noticeable higher, which is annoying and will take some getting use to. They also go a little bit further back which I suppose is better for taller drivers but I prefer to be sat lower. I wonder if anyone else has this opinion and whether they have modified there current runner or replaced it? Gear knob: I seems to be an issue with the quality of engraving. Going to try and get this replaced under warranty. Exhaust: The tone is definitely different, it sound quieter and less raw but it does sounds more refined. It is bassier on start up and you do get more a a drone lower down in the rev range compared to my old 350. I do miss the raw and wraspyness as well as the odd pops and gurgles, I understand this is still bedding in and will change. The Engine: The map feels more refined and linear in its power delivery. Can't wait to take it pask 4.5k rpm Gearbox: I a lot smoother than my previous car. My old 350 felt harder to drive meaning you had to be firm and precise when pushing on. In comparison the new box feels silky smooth and softer. Driving experience: Overall there is currently a lack of drama which the old car had, I think it's because my new car feel a bit softer and smoother all round. Which is a great thing. But I now have the urge to add and uprated filter and exhaust and help the car breath again. In saying all of that I still havn't had a good drive in the car, as the weather is crap and the car is only on 280 miles so lots of running and bedding in to come. Even though people may look at this and think what was the point, for me they feel like two different cars. They have two different characters which to be honest even I wasn't expecting. My previous car always felt like a stepping stone, as I went to look at a very similar spec Blue Exige back in 2017 which was brand new, but we couldn't get the figure to work. My old yellow 350 therefore always left like second best and that I never got what I really wanted in terms of spec. How every I fell in love with the yellow car, it never failed to make me smile on a dull day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburgh 111s Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Surely it feels different because it’s brand new v’s a car that had 20k+ on the clock. I think most of the difference is because it’s new. Anyway, great looking car and the front end looks much better with the new clam design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT 350 Posted November 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 I got my old Car with 5k miles on it so it was nearly new. I'm sure things will bed in. It is a nice car to drive and like I said everything feels smoother and more refined, especially the gear box. I'm sure once I've completed the run in period and I can take the car beyond the 4.5k rev limit, then exhaust will also bed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 If you want a K&N filter, I have one going 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT 350 Posted November 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Thanks for the offer but I think I’ll wait for one of Imran’s, A23 ones 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburgh 111s Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 13 hours ago, MAG said: If you want a K&N filter, I have one going 👍 Would you say in your opinion it makes much difference over standard in terms of noise? I guess performance wouldn’t be noticeable with only a filter change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 No real difference to noise but throttle is more spritely. For 30 quid it's a great little upgrade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT 350 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 My Old car is now up for sale with Williams Automobiles. https://www.williamsautomobiles.com/current-stock/10839237-lotus-exige-sport-350/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wilbert Camshaft Posted November 25, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 I did exactly the same thing - I traded in my MY 2016 Exige Sport 350 in mettalic grey for an Exige Sport 350 in Vivid Green a few weeks ago and I'am so happy I did it regardless all concern I had if that's an a priori justifiable decision. It is! My impressions during the run in period were exactly the same - you forgot to mention the altered and improved hood release lever! Now the run in period is over and I look forward to collect my wonderful new Lotus from KomoTec Tuesday next week with subsequent listed modifications applied: EX460 Upgrade MXS Display Nitron chassis 2-way KoBra Big Brakes Quaife LSD Harness bar and 4 point harness uprated clutch transmission oil cooler forged wheels This car definitely is the most beautiful and most exiting thing I ever owned! I'm thrilled and can't wait to pick it up! 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANO Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 well, congrat ... await photos ( also internal - MSX ) and first sensations after retiring from KT ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT 350 Posted November 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 20 hours ago, Wilbert Camshaft said: I did exactly the same thing - I traded in my MY 2016 Exige Sport 350 in mettalic grey for an Exige Sport 350 in Vivid Green a few weeks ago and I'am so happy I did it regardless all concern I had if that's an a priori justifiable decision. It is! My impressions during the run in period were exactly the same - you forgot to mention the altered and improved hood release lever! Now the run in period is over and I look forward to collect my wonderful new Lotus from KomoTec Tuesday next week with subsequent listed modifications applied: EX460 Upgrade MXS Display Nitron chassis 2-way KoBra Big Brakes Quaife LSD Harness bar and 4 point harness uprated clutch transmission oil cooler forged wheels This car definitely is the most beautiful and most exiting thing I ever owned! I'm thrilled and can't wait to pick it up! Congratulations this is stunning and you have some exciting plans. I'm yet to experience the 460 kit. Yes you're right the boot leaver is so much better but also on the wrong side for me 😅 If you would like to donate your original Forged wheels and 2 piece brakes I'd be happy to take them off your hands In other news I've got some bit to fit over christmas to keep myself busy Alias23 Filter & Headlamp graphics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbert Camshaft Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 I'am heartbroken to tell you that unfortunately there is no redundant set of original forged wheels 😎, the car was ordered with the forged wheels. BTW: The delivery of the radiator for the EX460 Kit is delayed so I'am happy if I can test drive for the first time before christmas 😧 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Garv Mk Posted December 3, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 ... I should say snap on the 350 in Blue - I have bought the Alias23 air filter, side skirts and I’m waiting on the mirrors... Love Vivid Green but alas there were no deals on that colour when I bought my car... I would love to take the plunge on the komotec.... the wife would not be impressed with the outlay tho... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT 350 Posted December 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 Yeh I’ve been debating the side sills. But need to reserve some funds for our new house, I think my next purchase would have to be an exhaust. The new exhaust on the MCF 350 is frustrating me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT 350 Posted January 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) Updates: Exhaust is starting to bed in but I'm still craving more noise. Seats: I spend the most of a day over the Christmas break tinkering with the seats. My plan was to swop the driver and passanger seats around and hoping I could making some custom brackets as the driver seat is too wide with the running to fit the passanger side. The Passanger seat and subframe sat perfectly in the drivers seat position, with the help of a couple of spacers, but unfortunately I couldn't get the drivers seat and runner (now removed) to sit right in the passangers side of the car. So I had to resort to some spacer washers under the front on the drivers seat (runner now refitted) which has in proved the seating position but still not as good as the passanger subframe was. I had a rough quote of around £150 for the passanger side subframe. Alias23 Filter fitted. Awesome bit of kit. Impressive OME feel and quality. Noticeable performance gains along with the supercharger whine. My personal feedback is the fitting instructions actually make it sound a lot more difficult than it was. I was shocked at how much grit and dirt was in my filter after <1,300 miles The car now feels much more keen especially between 4.5k > 6k rpm. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase, it also reduced the weight of my wallet Edited January 7, 2020 by DT 350 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geartox Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 You need the engine plate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT 350 Posted January 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 16 hours ago, geartox said: You need the engine plate It's on my list of things I don't need, but will waste my money on anyway. I would also like some carbon engine covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias23 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Thanks for the kind words @DT 350 and good to hear the install went well and youre happy with the results The instructions are probably my OCD kicking in and writing too much detail. PS. I did not pay @geartox to say you needed an engine plaque (just for the record)... but must admit was the first thing I thought of when I saw your pics lol 1 Quote www.alias23.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geartox Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 9 hours ago, DT 350 said: It's on my list of things I don't need, but will waste my money on anyway. I would also like some carbon engine covers. Do you plan also to add carbon parts inside ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT 350 Posted January 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 13 hours ago, geartox said: Do you plan also to add carbon parts inside ? It would be nice but I've just bought a new house which needs some money spending on it, so it wont be any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumaxa Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Nice stuff, the installation of the intake is slightly easier on a new car I guess, as the only difficulty I have met before was cause of the rusty bolts... and also, I guess you remember me 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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