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porsche4life 03-01-2009 01:06 PM

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campbellcj 03-01-2009 03:11 PM

There was one at the local Motor4Toys show in December. It looks really trick and I'm sure goes like stink, but not terribly attractive IMO.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/...8e81fdc044.jpg

porsche4life 03-01-2009 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by campbellcj (Post 4515891)
There was one at the local Motor4Toys show in December. It looks really trick and I'm sure goes like stink, but not terribly attractive IMO.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/...8e81fdc044.jpg

You know the same is said of a 914 right?

dd74 03-01-2009 03:18 PM

IMO, the Atom is as ugly as sin. That's why I like it. SmileWavy

m21sniper 03-01-2009 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milt (Post 4515152)
You don't get it. People like you should get a Cobra.

It needs a body. And a windshield. :)

I used to drive my old man's Model T all the time. i cannot imagine driving it with no windshield.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...-Bucket002.jpg

The dumbass sold it for less than it cost him to have it done. He gets bored easily.... :-/

PS: Yes, it was as fast as it looks. >:}

campbellcj 03-01-2009 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche4life (Post 4515892)
You know the same is said of a 914 right?

LOL...good point. :)

onlycafe 03-01-2009 03:46 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ariel-Atom-2_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ80766QQihZ013QQitemZ2 30327736428QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

wish that i had some extra money.

TheMentat 03-01-2009 04:47 PM

I think I prefer the looks of the KTM X-Bow:


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1235954868.jpg

gprsh924 03-01-2009 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m21sniper (Post 4515916)
It needs a body. And a windshield. :)

I used to drive my old man's Model T all the time. i cannot imagine driving it with no windshield.

While not as fast as an Atom, I hit close to 70mph on my waverunner frequently. There is something great about feeling the breeze at those speeds.

Anything faster and you can wear a helmet.

m21sniper 03-01-2009 05:08 PM

I would look pretty stupid driving around in a model T with a helmet on.

LOL.

m21sniper 03-01-2009 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMentat (Post 4516066)
I think I prefer the looks of the KTM X-Bow:


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1235954868.jpg

Agreed. Note presence of windshield and body panels.

Me likey. The color scheme sucks though.

Whtnkls911 03-01-2009 09:16 PM

A guy in my office building drives one, nothing like getting on the elevator with a helmet and detachable steering wheel.

Schumi 03-02-2009 01:51 AM

I don't like the look of the positive dynamic camber going on on the outside wheels in those photos....

m21sniper 03-02-2009 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RM512 (Post 4515322)
Saw this on Leno's garage. LS2 powered, Porsche G50 transaxle:http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1235930014.jpg
Derondausa.com

Me liiiiiike.....

TGTIW 03-02-2009 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m21sniper (Post 4515916)
It needs a body. And a windshield. :)

I used to drive my old man's Model T all the time. i cannot imagine driving it with no windshield.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...-Bucket002.jpg

The dumbass sold it for less than it cost him to have it done. He gets bored easily.... :-/

PS: Yes, it was as fast as it looks. >:}


"That thing looks like a jukebox".

m21sniper 03-02-2009 06:57 AM

LOL....is that good or bad? Movie line?

TGTIW 03-02-2009 07:10 AM

Gumball Rally.

The two guys in the Cobra - That's the ugliest thing I've ever seen, it looks like a jukebox.

tangerine911S 03-02-2009 08:36 AM

Here is the 500 hp version I mentioned above. Pretty sweet.

http://www.arielatom.com/specs/atom-500-v8


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1236011784.jpg

911Rob 03-02-2009 09:25 AM

Ha, Ha, Ha.... I can "just" imagine asking my wife to get into that! Ha, Ha!
There would be no chance.

She's freaked about flying with me already?
Looks like the front tire is larger than the rear tire?


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