I spy with my little eye....

Oct 21, 2008, 1:53 pm

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check the last pic with the Exige for sale
whats that inthe backround?!?
http://www.sunspeed.com/forsale.html

I may be going to LA this winter

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Oct 21, 2008, 2:27 pm

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You'll have to give me a clue, I'm in an airport trying to see your link on my tiny BB screen. Looks like the rear of a Diablo to me, but you don't have to go to Ca for that! A Zxxxx possibly?

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Oct 21, 2008, 2:33 pm

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SMS wrote

A Zxxxx possibly?

shmaybe....

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Oct 21, 2008, 2:44 pm

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found more toys

a CGT, XJ220, some gay ferraris, MORE ZONDA pics!!

http://www.sunspeed.com/photos.html

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Oct 21, 2008, 5:39 pm

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SMS wrote

You'll have to give me a clue, I'm in an airport trying to see your link on my tiny BB screen. Looks like the rear of a Diablo to me, but you don't have to go to Ca for that! A Zxxxx possibly?

its a red Zonda Bill. At least it appears to be.

Oct 23, 2008, 3:05 am

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DC33 wrote

some gay ferraris

You'll have to be more specific on which ones those are. I looked hard for an 81 Mondial 8 coupe, but could not find one to meet your description!

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Oct 23, 2008, 4:54 am

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Dan...CGT and Zonda are cool, but have you ever thought about several less expensive, but just as interesting cars, that would allow you to have a fleet to choose from? Even something borderline track specific, but barely street legal?

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Oct 23, 2008, 2:35 pm

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ZUL8TR wrote

Dan...CGT and Zonda are cool, but have you ever thought about several less expensive, but just as interesting cars, that would allow you to have a fleet to choose from? Even something borderline track specific, but barely street legal?

money is no object when desiding what I like and want
it is an object when it comes to actually buying them

I have been thinking about an Ariel Atom, but I dont know alot about them and I think overall they are slow since they top out quickly, kinda like my shifter kart

and NO cars are as trilling, raw, and involving as a Zonda and CGT (except the McLaren F1, and I just cant justify 1.4-3.2 mil or so for one) thats why they are worth the cost
F40 would be close, but Ild have to get a 2nd mortgage just to keep it running

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Oct 24, 2008, 4:52 am

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All valid arguements. I see your points.

As for the Ariel Atom, there is a company in Michigan that builds a similiar machine for $16k for the rolling chasis. You decide on the motor and they will build the car to accept it. Strap a 4 cyl, supercharged motor to that light chassis and you'd have a screamer for less than an Atom. I'd venture a guess you can build an Atom equivalent for less coin and with better numbers/performance. All depends on what you want out of it.

All it takes is some research and you are rolling into your prime season for being able to do research, plus you can get input from the builder as to what they have produced for other clients.

I think it'd be a heck of a cool project and Palmer would be your bestest buddy again. LOL!

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Oct 24, 2008, 7:14 am

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ZUL8TR wrote

All valid arguements. I see your points.

As for the Ariel Atom, there is a company in Michigan that builds a similiar machine for $16k for the rolling chasis. You decide on the motor and they will build the car to accept it. Strap a 4 cyl, supercharged motor to that light chassis and you'd have a screamer for less than an Atom. I'd venture a guess you can build an Atom equivalent for less coin and with better numbers/performance. All depends on what you want out of it.

All it takes is some research and you are rolling into your prime season for being able to do research, plus you can get input from the builder as to what they have produced for other clients.

I think it'd be a heck of a cool project and Palmer would be your bestest buddy again. LOL!

two questions

street legal?
and link?

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Oct 24, 2008, 9:45 am

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I believe so and here are several links:

Race Car Replicas (RCR) - Superlite Roadster (this is the one I mentioned)
http://www.race-car-replicas.com/index.html
http://www.superlitecars.com/index.html (same company as above)
http://www.kitcarmag.com/featuredvehicles/0607kc_race_car_re...

Deronda USA (option of 500HP LS7 in 1900 pound open wheel car! )
http://www.derondausa.com/

Ewing, Inc
http://kipewing.com/design/twintech/

Ariel Atom
http://www.arielatom.com/

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Oct 24, 2008, 2:18 pm

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ZUL8TR wrote

I believe so and here are several links:

Race Car Replicas (RCR) - Superlite Roadster (this is the one I mentioned)
http://www.race-car-replicas.com/index.html
http://www.superlitecars.com/index.html (same company as above)
http://www.kitcarmag.com/featuredvehicles/0607kc_race_car_re...

Deronda USA (option of 500HP LS7 in 1900 pound open wheel car! )
http://www.derondausa.com/

Ewing, Inc
http://kipewing.com/design/twintech/

Ariel Atom
http://www.arielatom.com/

the RCR stuff looks like its a bunch of kit car and replicar crap
Deronda looks promising
Ewing is a freakin Harley engine and a front engine to boot!! And i wouldnt want to lower Bills view of me by driving a Harley

...engine breaking and all

Atom kick ass

so it looks like Atom vs Deronda

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Oct 24, 2008, 2:57 pm

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oh I like THIS!!!

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

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Oct 25, 2008, 3:42 am

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I thought you might. No clue on price. The Deronda site says the Atom 500 is estimated at $230k vs a Deronda with 500 at $98k.

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Oct 25, 2008, 12:23 pm

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ZUL8TR wrote

I thought you might. No clue on price. The Deronda site says the Atom 500 is estimated at $230k vs a Deronda with 500 at $98k.

well I think Ill pass on both then

Atoms are like 75kish new, I had the chance last year to buy a used one for 55k
if I can find another one for that, Im sold!!

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Oct 26, 2008, 7:37 am

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Dan...from RCR:
"The SL-C has a very long list of attributes....not least being able to house many drivetrains and accomodate taller drivers...
2300lbs with an LS7....
Price point for a roller in coloured gelcoat is 44k usd.
We manufacture everything in the USA ..Detroit actually."

They will do an LS7! That should make you poop yourself.

Follow-up with Fran at RCR if you want to learn more.

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Oct 26, 2008, 7:41 am

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ZUL8TR wrote

Dan...from RCR:
"The SL-C has a very long list of attributes....not least being able to house many drivetrains and accomodate taller drivers...
2300lbs with an LS7....
Price point for a roller in coloured gelcoat is 44k usd.
We manufacture everything in the USA ..Detroit actually."

They will do an LS7! That should make you poop yourself.

Follow-up with Fran at RCR if you want to learn more.

I have no clue wtf you just said
sounds like Yuki talk with all the letters and number

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Oct 26, 2008, 10:09 am

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I throw out the white flag.

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Oct 26, 2008, 2:43 pm

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Dan, if i were you...

Atom
Arnage
Noble

Done.

9/18/10

Oct 26, 2008, 3:20 pm

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fiorano94 wrote

Dan, if i were you...

Atom
Arnage
Noble

Done.

what ever happened to the guy that lives around here (116th st) that has a red one?
can you hook us up for a meet and drive? he can show me the Atom, and I can scare him in the Diablo

btw, Palmy, what are the atoms stats? top speed, 1/4, 0-60, 100, ect

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Oct 27, 2008, 4:25 am

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Two point eight seconds. That's how long it takes the 245-horsepower version of the Ariel Atom to rip from 0 to 60 mph. Two point eight. (Need a reference point? The all-wheel-drive 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo launches harder, has 235 more horsepower, and is 0.9 second slower.)

Simply put, the Atom is pure car--and nothing more. It has no doors, no windshield, no roof, and no body panels of any consequence. Its sole mission is to move itself from place to place at maximum possible speed.

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/exotic/0611_2007_ariel_...

Dan, The Atom 300 will beat the Enzo to 100.

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Oct 27, 2008, 7:04 am

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fiorano94 wrote

Dan, if i were you...

Noble

Done.

Buddy of mine has a Noble M12-GTO-3R. I have driven it once, crazy fast. Not as fast as the Ariel Atom, but for an enclosed car it is ridiculously quick. I am thinking it has over 400 hp and weighs something similar to the Lotus Elise.

Oct 27, 2008, 7:17 am

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http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/Search/DRauSearchDetails...

2006 Atom 2 $58k

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Oct 27, 2008, 9:57 am

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Atom Stats:

0-60 mph : 2.7 seconds (manufacturer's claim)
Top Speed: 140 mph, 225 km/h (155 mph, 249 km/h supercharged)
Power: 245 bhp (183 kW/248 PS) @ 8200 rpm (300 bhp supercharged)
Torque: 210 NÂ·m (150 ftÂ·lbf) @ 6100 rpm
Weight: 456 kg (1,005 lb)
Transmission: Honda six-speed with reverse )
Engine: 2.0L Honda K20Z, 4 Cylinder, i-VTEC (The US got 17 cars with a Honda K20Z, the rest are Ecotecs)
Manufacturer: Ariel Motor Company Ltd
Length: 3,410 mm (134 in)
Width: 1,798 mm (70.8 in) / 1,828 mm (72.0 in) with 225 Tires
Height: 1,195 mm (47.0 in)
Track: 1,600 mm (63 in) front and rear
Wheelbase: 2,345 mm (92.3 in)
Designer: Nik Smart

9/18/10

Oct 27, 2008, 11:52 am

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All the US Atom 300 are now using the Honda K20 with 6-speed tranny.
curb weight is 1400 pounds

0-60 is 2.8 seconds
0-100-0 is less than 11 seconds
4.7 pounds/bhp with the 300

Manufacturing is now located in Virginia, not Oregon as they were when they first started up in the US.

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