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MuddyREX · 03-25-2005, 11:58 AM

http://www.openwheelers.com.au/video...ll_segment.mpg

I need one of these.

99SL2_Modder · 03-25-2005, 11:59 AM

Yeah, seen that.

It's awesome. Definitely would take one of those. Would be horrible in the rain though.

weather > no body panels.

kef · 03-25-2005, 01:36 PM

If someone wants to co-sign with me I'll drive it in the rain. That's what they make rain-coats for ! :D

+1 for being moved directly to the top of my list for 5 cars I need to own.

9 Ball · 12-12-2005, 05:12 PM

We talked about this episode in an earlier thread, however, this vid was posted awhile back.

Classic Top Gear.

“...You never, ever, miss an apex… because you can see where the wheel hits the road… you hit EVERY ONE, EVERY SINGLE TIME… AHHH HAH HAH HAA!!!”

Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear

DropTopChevy · 12-12-2005, 05:29 PM

Skin flap much?

Raven18940 · 12-12-2005, 05:45 PM

I wish I lived in Britian and could buy such ridiculiously fast and dangerous cars.

OutOfStock · 12-12-2005, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9 Ball

We talked about this episode in an earlier thread, however, this vid was posted awhile back.

Classic Top Gear.

“...You never, ever, miss an apex… because you can see where the wheel hits the road… you hit EVERY ONE, EVERY SINGLE TIME… AHHH HAH HAH HAA!!!”

Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear

you mean awhile back like the first post date 3-25-2005?

xEJ20x · 12-12-2005, 05:55 PM

I wonder if any of you realize it's running a Honda Civic Type R motor?

Raven18940 · 12-12-2005, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xEJ20x

I wonder if any of you realize it's running a Honda Civic Type R motor?

Ummmmm, they did kinda say it in the video.

xEJ20x · 12-12-2005, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven18940

Ummmmm, they did kinda say it in the video.

Didn't watch the whole thing.

But personally I'd rather have the Civic Type R engine in the car it was manufactured in.

Raven18940 · 12-12-2005, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xEJ20x

Didn't watch the whole thing.

But personally I'd rather have the Civic Type R engine in the car it was manufactured in.

You're insane, you'd take a FWD hatchback over that rear engine rocket on wheels?!?

xEJ20x · 12-12-2005, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven18940

You're insane, you'd take a FWD hatchback over that rear engine rocket on wheels?!?

Not the first time I've been called insane.
And yes, I would take the hatchie instead of the Atom.
I like the whole daily driver appeal.

Sincere · 12-12-2005, 06:42 PM

You can drive that car in PGR3 on xbox 360. graet game, ugly little ****er though.

sisforsurfing · 12-12-2005, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xEJ20x

Didn't watch the whole thing.

But personally I'd rather have the Civic Type R engine in the car it was manufactured in.

Part of me understands the daily driver appeal, but the other 99% of me would call a taxi when it rains. Or the raincoat idea.

themadhatter · 12-12-2005, 08:38 PM

you can also choose the GM Ecotec motor w/ sc that is featured in the Saturn Ion Redline. it's a far more powerful motor then the honda vtec motor that they offer and is american which means cheaper tuning for more aftermarket mods.

I just priced one out at $43K but I'm waiting on their reply to see if they'll be offering us the atom in a lhd version.

they are being imported into the USA but there is a 6 month back order on them.

www.arielatom.com

one nice thing about the car is that they are offering it in a kit form, this will make it super easy to register and skip emissions.

themadhatter · 12-12-2005, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisforsurfing

Part of me understands the daily driver appeal, but the other 99% of me would call a taxi when it rains. Or the raincoat idea.

treat it like a bike, get a rain suit, proper helmet and adjust the windscreen, you should be ok unless stuck in traffic.

9 Ball · 12-12-2005, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xEJ20x

But personally I'd rather have the Civic Type R engine in the car it was manufactured in.

It was only a few tenths of a second slower than the Enzo on their track…

…Civics are everywhere… I’ll take the Atom… (and use my EVO and Accord for rainy days.)

9 Ball · 12-12-2005, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutOfStock

you mean awhile back like the first post date 3-25-2005?

Naw, there was another post durring the summer (I think Bryan started it.) He was just letting people know that Top Gear was on that night. And it happened to be the Ariel Atom episode.

MuddyREX · 12-12-2005, 11:47 PM

9 months after I originally posted this, I still need one.

MPowerKai · 12-13-2005, 04:32 AM

Lotus Super 7!!

03-25-2005, 11:58 AM	#1
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12-12-2005, 05:12 PM	#4
9 Ball Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia PA Member #70 My Ride: 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII iTrader: (0)	We talked about this episode in an earlier thread, however, this vid was posted awhile back. Classic Top Gear. “...You never, ever, miss an apex… because you can see where the wheel hits the road… you hit EVERY ONE, EVERY SINGLE TIME… AHHH HAH HAH HAA!!!” Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear __________________ 150,000 miles and counting.

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03-25-2005, 11:59 AM	#2
99SL2_Modder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #264 My Ride: 2009 Saturn Aura XR6 iTrader: (1)	Yeah, seen that. It's awesome. Definitely would take one of those. Would be horrible in the rain though. weather > no body panels.

12-12-2005, 06:42 PM	#13
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themadhatter Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Jersey Member #402 iTrader: (0)	you can also choose the GM Ecotec motor w/ sc that is featured in the Saturn Ion Redline. it's a far more powerful motor then the honda vtec motor that they offer and is american which means cheaper tuning for more aftermarket mods. I just priced one out at $43K but I'm waiting on their reply to see if they'll be offering us the atom in a lhd version. they are being imported into the USA but there is a 6 month back order on them. www.arielatom.com one nice thing about the car is that they are offering it in a kit form, this will make it super easy to register and skip emissions. __________________ 1998 BMW Rogue 3 TT S2.5 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 #1687/2000

12-12-2005, 11:47 PM	#19
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