Bucket list item ... Drive an Ariel Atom - Should happen tomorrow q

[Silver_2000]

Hey guys anyone have any ideas where I could get on a track on Thursday ?

Im helping a buddy deliver an Ariel Atom that was purchased on Ebay

Im pissed I didnt see the ad - it was for Sale in FT worth and a supercharged 2007 was listed Buy it now for $35 k

Im not sure if I fit or where I would store it BUT damn ....

I may still try to talk the buyer out of it - He already has one after all ....

[L8 APEX]

Did Eagles Canyon ever open near Frisco? Or Motorsport Ranch in Cresson.

[Beaudee]

Lucky,always wanted to drive one.Make sure you got some ZZ top sun glasses to test drive.They look like a gocart more than a car.

[Silver_2000]

Well drove it today
Its a TON of fun - Especially if you like wearing your cars ...

I ran in to Rob P at the 7-11 where we were gassing up - how random is that - we were up near alliance I think

It sure draws a crowd

I would love to have one BUT I dont fit in it too well as you might imagine AND its not suitable for road driving on a regular basis

In the 70 degree heat today it was WARM driving it
the plastic panels keep the motor heat in

The exhaust is EPICALLY LOUD

Steering is the tightest and most responsive Ive ever driven by far

Hope to get a chance to drive it again and really open it up

Being able to reach out and touch the rubber on the front tires while strapped in the 5 point harness is cool

The brake lights DONT come on unless you stomp the pedal which on manual brakes you dont really do unless in a panic

I would still consider swapping the c6 for it for a year

[Moonshine]

Very cool, but is that a pink tow hook? And you do look like you're wearing it. :)

[Mark #2]

Very cool, what happens if it rains?
Is it rain proof or do the electronics all fail?
Does it have drains in the floor pan?
Basically a 4 wheel motorcycle, I have thought about the CanAm 3 wheel version

[Silver_2000]

It is basically a 4 wheel motorcycle

Its supposed to be water proof
it has a decent electronic dash with fuel gauge, tach and speed
It has a keyfob sensor thats required to start the car - you wave the fob under a bare wire under the dash
the turn signal is a toggle switch
its easy to push start just ask Rob

this one has the $3k windshield option that even has a wiper

I just kept thinking that if i owned it - it would become my casket ....

[Sixpipes]

Got avideo? Would love to hear the exhaust.:icon_cool:

[Silver_2000]

I have some go pro video but it will take some time to edit the 4gb of video down to reasonable

here it is idling
Iphone vid

you tube video should be rendered soon

bUCWjiMr93U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUCWjiMr93U