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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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http://video.automotivearena.com/Pla...DA697F5BC5&p=0

this thing is awesome.
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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I saw this episode. That car really is amazing.
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Old news Darren.. haha, but nice find
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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I never said it was new my canadian ninja friend
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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Happy New Years bro!
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I want one!
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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So its just a 4 wheel like version of the 3 wheel T-REX
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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kinda but powered by a more powerfull motor.
Old Jan 5, 2006 | 07:25 AM
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yay for honda k20a

i love the atom!!!!
Old Jan 6, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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Yeah. . . I was about to repost this.

Also check out their website:
http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm
http://www.arielatom.com/ariel/site.php

For everyone that knocks on thick sidewall tires for handling, take note that the atom has 185/60/14 for the euro tested version and 195/50/15 for the US spec, which are fairly meaty tires, and not your run of the mill rubber band on a 19 or 20 inch gigantor.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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wow!....that car is amazing
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 04:31 AM
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thanks for this link, i have seriously watched it like 4 or 5 times!

i want one lol
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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i kinda like my cars to have doors, roofs, and body panels. neat car, but i'd never buy one.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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yeah its not a daily driver, the guys says that its mroe then a novelty, or a toy, but i think thats all it is
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It's a bit pricey (considering the cost of the components). But considering the market for these cars and the performance/$, it's still a bargain.

It would be nice if they could build a lightweight plexiglass canopy/enclosure. It'd probably increase aerodynamics, while not adding too many lbs.
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they can get away with meaty tires since the car weighs nothing , and is low and wideset.
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