I'm selling the Elise

[fish]

After a most enjoyable period I'm selling the Elise for an Atom 220. I'e found the car great but I'm not using it enough to warrent it.

If I'm going to have a silly car it might as well be very silly. Thanks for all the help on here and I'm sure I'll keep my eyes in and I'll let you all know what I think of the Atom compared to the 111R.

In the mean time the 111R will be in the classifieds at a good price tonight.

[dazren]

fish said:

If I'm going to have a silly car it might as well be very silly.

Like your thinking.

How long till the Atom arrives?

DAZ

[fish]

This weekend or maybe next. Thinking of running a 220 for the Summer and if I get into it move onto a 300bhp supercharged. Oh it only weights 456kg

[S Works]

I sat in an Atom on Friday at Brands and it was utterly ridiculous. Not something I would consider for the price, I'd personally go Caterham I think but f--k me they're quick!

[fish]

tried a Caterham R400 and yes good but didn't do it for me.

[rico]

Nice one. The Deronda F400 is in a similar guise to the Atom and was incredible fun to drive.

[maxf]

What about a 340R?

[jitsukadave]

The Atom is a really nice car to have fun in. The full-on rear engine and lack of mass elsewhere means it won't just bite your head off when you get it wrong; it takes out you spinal cord and feeds it to the fishes too! It's like an old school 911 without the nice motherly side of the Porker

I was playing in a standard 120bhp Rover K and it was mad enough for me, I don't think I could handle anything more without a lot more practise!

[shnozz]

Its surprised me you have kept it this long James

So the old plan was relaunched Nice choice mate, just hope you can find the time to track it.

I'm guessing you and Mrs Fish shall not be running the new motor in by coming down to visit using only the B roads

[S Works]

maxf said:

What about a 340R?

VPHD is a bomb waiting to go off. However, Maidstone Sports Cars have put a few Type-R engines in a few 340R's (one of which is the 300bhp s/c version ) which are pretty 'interesting'

[Mrs Fish]

shnozz said:

I'm guessing you and Mrs Fish shall not be running the new motor in by coming down to visit using only the B roads

Nope

I took the elise out for a blast this afternoon, had a great time, will certainly miss it, although I don't get to drive it much

[maxf]

S Works said:

maxf said: What about a 340R? VPHD is a bomb waiting to go off. However, Maidstone Sports Cars have put a few Type-R engines in a few 340R's (one of which is the 300bhp s/c version ) which are pretty 'interesting'

I dont think they are as bad as people say. There are a couple floating around with high mileages and no rebuilds - certainly go into it knowing they don't have jap reliability though.

Compared to my next purchase a VHPD is pocket money though gulp.

[shnozz]

Mrs Fish said:

shnozz said: I'm guessing you and Mrs Fish shall not be running the new motor in by coming down to visit using only the B roads Nope I took the elise out for a blast this afternoon, had a great time, will certainly miss it, although I don't get to drive it much

You going to take the Ariel out as well then? Get a sitter and both of you come and play on a trackday. If not, you've still got the smart to lark about in and the Vulva police car is hardly a slouch is it!

I must say, I am chuffed at the sideways move from TVR>Lotus.

Must catch up soon. x

[Mrs Fish]

Yeah, will deffo try and get a sitter for Sam at some point and do a trackday or two. In the summer will bring him with us, will have to follow in the smart/volvo though

[shnozz]

sounds good. let me know and I'll try and book up the same event. Will have to grab a pax lap as well to remind myself what its like to pick flies out of my teeth.

[Mrs Fish]

Of course

[Chim450]

Ah James, remember this conversation on Skype a few months back?

"Neil Prater: 18:59:03 Hi James, how's it going?

fishbowl1974: 18:59:38 fine although coming down with something. Been test driving Caterhams today

Neil Prater: 19:00:57 So, from a lotus to a Caterham. Ariel Atom next? How was the clay pidgeon shooting?

fishbowl1974: 19:01:25 shooting was good. I won't be getting an atom after driving the caterham

Seriously, nice one mate. Can I book a passenger ride please.

>> Edited by Chim450 on Thursday 2nd March 19:54

[Mrs Fish]

James here:

No problems at all. I'm buying a used 220 for the year and if I get on with it I'll either keep it or upgrde to a 300

[djroadboy]

fish said:

Oh it only weights 456kg

Get it on the scales when you get it and I think you'll be a little surprised*.

Dan






*disappointed

[fish]

Okay I know 456 is dry with half the bits missing but hey my tuscan at 1050 would be the same. It would still be lighter than a Caterham R400 with weather pack etc..