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06-28-2007, 06:23 PM
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"The Atom's acceleration also stands out. Based on its phenomenal zero-to-60 performance, it has won the distinction of fastest production car in the world. The one supercar attribute you won't find on the Atom, however, is a six-figure price tag. It ranges from $35,000 to $75,000 -- a pittance when compared to the McLaren F1 or Bugatti Veyron, both of which carry $1 million price tags. Even the Porsche Carrera GT, priced at $440,000, costs almost six times as much as the Atom."
06-28-2007, 06:30 PM
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"The Atom's acceleration also stands out. Based on its phenomenal zero-to-60 performance, it has won the distinction of fastest production car in the world. The one supercar attribute you won't find on the Atom, however, is a six-figure price tag. It ranges from $35,000 to $75,000 -- a pittance when compared to the McLaren F1 or Bugatti Veyron, both of which carry $1 million price tags. Even the Porsche Carrera GT, priced at $440,000, costs almost six times as much as the Atom."
06-28-2007, 06:34 PM
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welcome to the site!
Id definately figure out exactly what pully/injectors you have at the moment, sounds like you may have stage 2 already, which would be a 3.06 pully, 42.5lb injectors, shorter belt, and a tune....
throw a 2.9 inch pully on there for a quick cheap safe boost in power. especially a nice low down torque increase.
I would look at a blower swap if you want bigger power.
I honestly think, even though a turbo might make bigger peak numbers....that an ariel atom would NOT be served best by going turbo.
why? because who the hell buys an ariel atom for straight line dragging?
that low down instant torque, and smoother power band, created by a blower,...would be much more beneficial for this lightweight rocket IMO.
just a bigger one....instead of the M62 heaton.
Id definately figure out exactly what pully/injectors you have at the moment, sounds like you may have stage 2 already, which would be a 3.06 pully, 42.5lb injectors, shorter belt, and a tune....
throw a 2.9 inch pully on there for a quick cheap safe boost in power. especially a nice low down torque increase.
I would look at a blower swap if you want bigger power.
I honestly think, even though a turbo might make bigger peak numbers....that an ariel atom would NOT be served best by going turbo.
why? because who the hell buys an ariel atom for straight line dragging?
that low down instant torque, and smoother power band, created by a blower,...would be much more beneficial for this lightweight rocket IMO.
just a bigger one....instead of the M62 heaton.
06-28-2007, 06:39 PM
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I honestly think, even though a turbo might make bigger peak numbers....that an ariel atom would NOT be served best by going turbo.
why? because who the hell buys an ariel atom for straight line dragging?
that low down instant torque, and smoother power band, created by a blower,...would be much more beneficial for this lightweight rocket IMO.
just a bigger one....instead of the M62 heaton.
why? because who the hell buys an ariel atom for straight line dragging?
that low down instant torque, and smoother power band, created by a blower,...would be much more beneficial for this lightweight rocket IMO.
just a bigger one....instead of the M62 heaton.
Heres the Video I 've been looking for!
Leno Talks about the ATOM, then drives it
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/cars/ariel_shell.shtml
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06-28-2007, 06:43 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaWoo82zNUA
Pretty cool video from Top Gear that shows the performance of the atom - it is the k20 though, but that supercharger still whines...
Pretty cool video from Top Gear that shows the performance of the atom - it is the k20 though, but that supercharger still whines...
06-28-2007, 06:43 PM
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i love that clip
I dont think ive ever seen jay enjoy a car as much as he does in that atom.
same with the guy from topgear. that dude has a wetspot in his pants i know it
that one...and the topgear one...are both awesome
I dont think ive ever seen jay enjoy a car as much as he does in that atom.
same with the guy from topgear. that dude has a wetspot in his pants i know it
that one...and the topgear one...are both awesome
06-28-2007, 06:49 PM
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i am one of the people who know what the atom is. i dont want to call bs. on you saying you dont have one with an the ecotec engine but, i thought the engine was the 2.0 honda engine?
here is a link to back me up with my reasoning: http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm.
just copy and paste the link into your web browser.
sorry, i was wrong. i know and you all know. im sorry. i wasnt aware they were now avail. with the eco.
here is a link to back me up with my reasoning: http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm.
just copy and paste the link into your web browser.
sorry, i was wrong. i know and you all know. im sorry. i wasnt aware they were now avail. with the eco.
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06-28-2007, 07:00 PM
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i am one of the people who know what the atom is. i dont want to call bs. on you saying you dont have one with an the ecotec engine but, i thought the engine was the 2.0 honda engine?
here is a link to back me up with my reasoning: http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm.
just copy and paste the link into your web browser.
here is a link to back me up with my reasoning: http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm.
just copy and paste the link into your web browser.
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/cars/ariel_shell.shtml
06-28-2007, 07:01 PM
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i am one of the people who know what the atom is. i dont want to call bs. on you saying you dont have one with an the ecotec engine but, i thought the engine was the 2.0 honda engine?
here is a link to back me up with my reasoning: http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm.
just copy and paste the link into your web browser.
here is a link to back me up with my reasoning: http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm.
just copy and paste the link into your web browser.
yes well thats true.. in the uk.. however in the US it's a ecotec motor...
as shown
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...el-atom-2.html
06-28-2007, 07:05 PM
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"The Atom's acceleration also stands out. Based on its phenomenal zero-to-60 performance, it has won the distinction of fastest production car in the world. The one supercar attribute you won't find on the Atom, however, is a six-figure price tag. It ranges from $35,000 to $75,000 -- a pittance when compared to the McLaren F1 or Bugatti Veyron, both of which carry $1 million price tags. Even the Porsche Carrera GT, priced at $440,000, costs almost six times as much as the Atom."
Haha, I just found my next car.
BTW, it is completely street legal. Airbags are not a recquisite to being street legal. Mercedes also has a version of the Atom..Not sure of the model, but is has an S2k engine and driveline. it's at a dealership that I do work for, and I just got my camera so next time I'm out there i'll snap a pic of it.
06-28-2007, 09:03 PM
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check the USA dist/manufacturer site.
www.arielatom.com
the one you posted is the one from UK
i am one of the people who know what the atom is. i dont want to call bs. on you saying you dont have one with an the ecotec engine but, i thought the engine was the 2.0 honda engine?
here is a link to back me up with my reasoning: http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm.
just copy and paste the link into your web browser.
here is a link to back me up with my reasoning: http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm.
just copy and paste the link into your web browser.
welcome to the site!
Id definately figure out exactly what pully/injectors you have at the moment, sounds like you may have stage 2 already, which would be a 3.06 pully, 42.5lb injectors, shorter belt, and a tune....
throw a 2.9 inch pully on there for a quick cheap safe boost in power. especially a nice low down torque increase.
I would look at a blower swap if you want bigger power.
I honestly think, even though a turbo might make bigger peak numbers....that an ariel atom would NOT be served best by going turbo.
why? because who the hell buys an ariel atom for straight line dragging?
that low down instant torque, and smoother power band, created by a blower,...would be much more beneficial for this lightweight rocket IMO.
just a bigger one....instead of the M62 heaton.
Id definately figure out exactly what pully/injectors you have at the moment, sounds like you may have stage 2 already, which would be a 3.06 pully, 42.5lb injectors, shorter belt, and a tune....
throw a 2.9 inch pully on there for a quick cheap safe boost in power. especially a nice low down torque increase.
I would look at a blower swap if you want bigger power.
I honestly think, even though a turbo might make bigger peak numbers....that an ariel atom would NOT be served best by going turbo.
why? because who the hell buys an ariel atom for straight line dragging?
that low down instant torque, and smoother power band, created by a blower,...would be much more beneficial for this lightweight rocket IMO.
just a bigger one....instead of the M62 heaton.
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06-29-2007, 02:23 AM
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06-29-2007, 09:32 AM
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Like he said it is NOT street legal due to NO windshield.
Also it is not the fastest production car anymore.
I don't get how they have so much drivetrain loss??? Something isn't right there. Also everyone saying that he shouldn't go turbo because of road racing, think about how much his car weighs he doesn't need a lot of low end torque.
Also it is not the fastest production car anymore.
I don't get how they have so much drivetrain loss??? Something isn't right there. Also everyone saying that he shouldn't go turbo because of road racing, think about how much his car weighs he doesn't need a lot of low end torque.
In my state they want the wind shield. Many other states just register the cas as it comes from the factory. That includes California. The problem with the turbo setup is not just the low end torque is also the the loss of balance in the car when the turbo kicks in on a curve. This loss of balance is a lot more on this car due to its light weight.
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06-29-2007, 10:29 AM
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i feel you can do a turbo..
a smaller ball bearing turbo will have virtually no lag and will definately outflow the m62, and of course be more reliable (esp if your road racing) with no parasitic loss ... somethin like the disco potato turbo
just my opinion.. and those atoms are SICKKKKK
a smaller ball bearing turbo will have virtually no lag and will definately outflow the m62, and of course be more reliable (esp if your road racing) with no parasitic loss ... somethin like the disco potato turbo
just my opinion.. and those atoms are SICKKKKK
06-29-2007, 10:42 AM
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We should race! I want to see what your license plates say 
If I can even stay close enough for long enough for that
Nice car man.
There are quite a few guys on here who know their ecotec motors fairly well, I am sure you will get the answers you need.
Welcome to the site!!
If I can even stay close enough for long enough for that
Nice car man.
There are quite a few guys on here who know their ecotec motors fairly well, I am sure you will get the answers you need.
Welcome to the site!!
06-29-2007, 01:27 PM
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"Kicks in on a curve??? What do you mean by that?"
Power delivery from a turbo is not as linear as on a SC. If you hit The gas a bit to much on a turn at the track with a SC you might be able to get away with. With a turbo you will have a lot less of chance to get away with it in a car as light as this one. heavier cars are a whole different thing.
"They register it for off road use only. Not street legal."??
If its registered with a tag it is for the street you don't need a registration for of road use. I still don't have mine registered but here is one of the registered ones.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...spagenameZWDVW
Power delivery from a turbo is not as linear as on a SC. If you hit The gas a bit to much on a turn at the track with a SC you might be able to get away with. With a turbo you will have a lot less of chance to get away with it in a car as light as this one. heavier cars are a whole different thing.
"They register it for off road use only. Not street legal."??
If its registered with a tag it is for the street you don't need a registration for of road use. I still don't have mine registered but here is one of the registered ones.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...spagenameZWDVW
06-29-2007, 02:08 PM
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rare yes...but for a hundred grand??
I think I would order one and stomach the wait and save myself a good 25+ grand.
Thats the problem with ebay...(not implying this auction) but in general...people will polish a turd and put it on ebay with a reserve of 10 grand since it is a rare special polished turd.
I think I would order one and stomach the wait and save myself a good 25+ grand.
Thats the problem with ebay...(not implying this auction) but in general...people will polish a turd and put it on ebay with a reserve of 10 grand since it is a rare special polished turd.