New (to me) Sport 350

[Kananga]

Thank you!

Much appreciated it’s a super model, and the one I bought feels like one of the best examples around.

[custardkid]

Has it got BBS wheels?
They look different
Plenty of dish on the back

[Kananga]

custardkid said:

Has it got BBS wheels?
They look different
Plenty of dish on the back

BC RZ05

Edited by Kananga on Sunday 12th July 21:06

[custardkid]

Kananga said:

BC RZ05RZ05s

Do you have a link?

[Kananga]

https://www.bcforged-na.com/monoblock/rz05/

[Kawasicki]

I approve. You can rest easy.

[Kananga]

Kawasicki said:

I approve. You can rest easy.

[Flat6]

It's a stunner, I think Paul is already missing it! Enjoy, they're great cars and really get under your skin.

[Kananga]

Flat6 said:

It's a stunner, I think Paul is already missing it! Enjoy, they're great cars and really get under your skin.

He was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Such a nice chap and meticulous with the car, it was better than new condition. I put it up on my lift Saturday morning. Could have eaten my breakfast from the underside.

I feel very lucky to have the car, and to have made Paul’s acquaintance.

[garylythgoe]

Lovely car! Hello from a fellow 350 Sport owner

What tyres are you running out of interest? Is the exhaust stock too?

[Kananga]

Hi! The BC wheels are currently wearing Cup 2s, and seem to be very grippy but I’ve only driven the car 4-5 miles since I got it.

The car has a non-valved 2bular exhaust at the moment. Sounds very good, just wondering if the valved system would be a better option.

Edited by Kananga on Tuesday 14th July 16:11

Edited by Kananga on Tuesday 14th July 18:20

[Kananga]

So these little puppies have arrived... just waiting for some other bits... watch this space!

[Rick101]

Looks great!

[Kananga]

Thanks!!

Just changed the exhaust as I wanted something OEM. So fitted the downpipe and rear silencer from the 380/410.

Luckily I have a car lift at home so did it all myself, taking extra care over everything.



The previous owner had applied a ceramic coating to the underside of the car so was lovely but gave it a quick clean off whilst it was up in the car (undertray, diffuser, etc).

Love the car!

[Kananga]

Side by side of the old and new downpipe.





The 380/410 system sounds much much better IMHO!

[Arun_D]

Lovely example,

I'm waiting for a set of RZ05s myself.

[GTRene]

lovely upgrade and pictures side by side of the old and new downpipe.
do you also feel some extra free power say in top rpm? or more freely breathing engine?

[Kananga]

Yes. It does feel a bit more punchy but that could equally be the placebo effect caused by the extra noise. Love the fact that it’s all original Lotus parts that were straight-forward to fit.

The car did have an Alias23 intake installed which I’ve removed and replaced with the standard airbox. All in superb condition, but I think I’d prefer to either keep standard or have the Komotec upgrade which involves a replacement carbon airbox and remap. To be honest, I don’t think the car needs it, it’s plenty quick already!