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James,
You probably already found this: Atom Owners Club and there is forum on pistonheads that the Atom club uses (linked from the OC site). Seems the feedback on cars and factory support is good
Also Clarkson was wetting his pants about the supercharged version after he drove it round Dunsfold - not sure if thats good or bad?
PS: you didn't get the R500 that long ago - why selling? PM me if you want.
Cheers,
Steve.
You probably already found this: Atom Owners Club and there is forum on pistonheads that the Atom club uses (linked from the OC site). Seems the feedback on cars and factory support is good
Also Clarkson was wetting his pants about the supercharged version after he drove it round Dunsfold - not sure if thats good or bad?PS: you didn't get the R500 that long ago - why selling? PM me if you want.
Cheers,
Steve.
Alright Steve, long time no speak.
Sh*te not having the Evo for me daily drive, although the amazing Mitsubishi L200 crewcab has some really good points, I just havt found them yet.
I have sent you a PM on caterham. The R500 is amazing. If I can make the sums work to run that and an atom aswell even better.
Anyone want to buy a child?
James
Sh*te not having the Evo for me daily drive, although the amazing Mitsubishi L200 crewcab has some really good points, I just havt found them yet.
I have sent you a PM on caterham. The R500 is amazing. If I can make the sums work to run that and an atom aswell even better.
Anyone want to buy a child?
James
Ollie,
I am wanting something that will perform on the track but is blattable on the weekends on the road, the radical cant do this.
The Ultima, hhmmm.
Had a drive in one with Mr. marlow, Very nice, hot though, our cars aircon was shite. The problem with ultima's, or at least the ones (two) I have driven is I didnt think the set up was that good for track days, certainly the rubber costs would be pretty high. I do know they have had one or two racing in the GT series and maybe the teams have given them some feedback on suspension setups etc.
A also dont like the old amercain muscle in the car. Sounds nice but thats about it.
Does make goog numbers though 0-100-0 holder again, I think.
An untlima with a BMW M5 engine, now that may be something.
Any more suggestions?
Cheers
JAems
I am wanting something that will perform on the track but is blattable on the weekends on the road, the radical cant do this.
The Ultima, hhmmm.
Had a drive in one with Mr. marlow, Very nice, hot though, our cars aircon was shite. The problem with ultima's, or at least the ones (two) I have driven is I didnt think the set up was that good for track days, certainly the rubber costs would be pretty high. I do know they have had one or two racing in the GT series and maybe the teams have given them some feedback on suspension setups etc.
A also dont like the old amercain muscle in the car. Sounds nice but thats about it.
Does make goog numbers though 0-100-0 holder again, I think.
An untlima with a BMW M5 engine, now that may be something.
Any more suggestions?
Cheers
JAems
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Have come across a few on track days, with the right driver they are real quick, the supercharged ones eat the evo.
In winter months you can always tell the Atom drivers as they are the ones that are dressed in thick ski gear, thats the only down side as i can see,
In winter months you can always tell the Atom drivers as they are the ones that are dressed in thick ski gear, thats the only down side as i can see,
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I sold my caterham / Golf Anniversary for my evo - why - did not use the Caterham enough for the monthly expenditure during the winter months to justify owning it - the Evo - fun every day, whatever the day!Scrappy said:
Oh - Safety - People just don't see you when driving a Caterham type of thing - if someone hits you (a lorry!!!!) 99% chance of you (and your partner) comming off very badly!
Max Power: 200 bhp @ 7000 rpm 260 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 165 lbsft @ 5750 rpm 200 lbs ft @ 6200 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.7 secs 3.1 secs
Max speed: 140 mph 155 mph
ENGINE
Displacement: 2261cc 2261cc
Configuration: In-line four cylinder In-line four cylinder
Number of valves: 16 16
Bore x Stroke: 87.5mm x 94mm 87.5mm x 94mm
Construction: Alloy cylinder block and head, cast crankshaft, sinter forged connecting rods, cast pistons Alloy cylinder block and head, cast crankshaft, forged connecting roads, forged Cosworth pistons
Lubrication system: Caterham dry sump with internal scavenge pump Caterham dry sump with internal scavenge pump
Camshafts: Cosworth-developed high-lift inlet and exhaust Cosworth-developed performance inlet and exhaust camshafts,
uprated valve springs
Induction system: Cosworth-developed inlet manifold and larger diameter throttle body Cosworth-developed gas flowed cylinder head, roller barrel port throttles
Exhaust: Cosworth-developed exhaust manifold, Caterham developed exhaust system Cosworth-developed exhaust manifold, Caterham developed exhaust system
Engine management: Ford “Black Oak” ECU with Cosworth-developed calibration MBE open ECU with Cosworth-developed calibration
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 2315mm
Front Track 1505mm
Rear track 1465mm
Overall Length 3300mm
Overall Width 1685mm
Height (hood up) 1140mm
(hood down) 1015mm
Ground Clearance 100mm
Turning Circle 11m Wheelbase 2315mm
Front Track 1505mm
Rear track 1465mm
Overall Length 3300mm
Overall Width 1685mm
Height (hood up) 1140mm
(hood down) 1015mm
Ground Clearance 100mm
Turning Circle 11m
PRICE
(starting price)
£28,500 Self Build
£31,000 factory Build £34,000 Self Build
£36,500 factory Build
Max Torque: 165 lbsft @ 5750 rpm 200 lbs ft @ 6200 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.7 secs 3.1 secs
Max speed: 140 mph 155 mph
ENGINE
Displacement: 2261cc 2261cc
Configuration: In-line four cylinder In-line four cylinder
Number of valves: 16 16
Bore x Stroke: 87.5mm x 94mm 87.5mm x 94mm
Construction: Alloy cylinder block and head, cast crankshaft, sinter forged connecting rods, cast pistons Alloy cylinder block and head, cast crankshaft, forged connecting roads, forged Cosworth pistons
Lubrication system: Caterham dry sump with internal scavenge pump Caterham dry sump with internal scavenge pump
Camshafts: Cosworth-developed high-lift inlet and exhaust Cosworth-developed performance inlet and exhaust camshafts,
uprated valve springs
Induction system: Cosworth-developed inlet manifold and larger diameter throttle body Cosworth-developed gas flowed cylinder head, roller barrel port throttles
Exhaust: Cosworth-developed exhaust manifold, Caterham developed exhaust system Cosworth-developed exhaust manifold, Caterham developed exhaust system
Engine management: Ford “Black Oak” ECU with Cosworth-developed calibration MBE open ECU with Cosworth-developed calibration
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 2315mm
Front Track 1505mm
Rear track 1465mm
Overall Length 3300mm
Overall Width 1685mm
Height (hood up) 1140mm
(hood down) 1015mm
Ground Clearance 100mm
Turning Circle 11m Wheelbase 2315mm
Front Track 1505mm
Rear track 1465mm
Overall Length 3300mm
Overall Width 1685mm
Height (hood up) 1140mm
(hood down) 1015mm
Ground Clearance 100mm
Turning Circle 11m
PRICE
(starting price)
£28,500 Self Build
£31,000 factory Build £34,000 Self Build
£36,500 factory Build
Scrappy -
Radical will not pas the speed bump test, Atom will!
Evoblue -
CSR260 is apparantly much heavier than R500 so no real advantage in power to weight ratio - and thats what floats my boat.
Interiors, i have no idea, I bought 3 x evos FFS, interiors have never figured highly in my appraisals.
Driving the 220 tomorrow, will let you know whether its hype or not!!!
James
Radical will not pas the speed bump test, Atom will!
Evoblue -
CSR260 is apparantly much heavier than R500 so no real advantage in power to weight ratio - and thats what floats my boat.
Interiors, i have no idea, I bought 3 x evos FFS, interiors have never figured highly in my appraisals.
Driving the 220 tomorrow, will let you know whether its hype or not!!!
James
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Please do mateEvyEvo said:Driving the 220 tomorrow, will let you know whether its hype or not!!!
James
The Caterham mob clearly think the Atom is a threat as there is an 11 page 'Caterham vs. Atom' thread on Blatchat, mostly justifying why Caterhams are better (reasons given: heritage
, lower depreciation :bored:, more club social events , more advice when things drop off :yawn: and best of all, practicality :crackup: ). Sounds eerily like the Scoobynet blinker squadron justifying why they don't drive Evos Steve.
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