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I read the Autocar road test.
What do you think is a realistic on the road price and why?
Faster and better handling than a F488? Sounds seriously appealing. What do you wear, motorbike leathers? Do you have to use a helmet, or is a Biggles style balaclava and goggles better? Is there anywhere to stow an overnight t bag?
What do you think is a realistic on the road price and why?
Faster and better handling than a F488? Sounds seriously appealing. What do you wear, motorbike leathers? Do you have to use a helmet, or is a Biggles style balaclava and goggles better? Is there anywhere to stow an overnight t bag?
cardigankid said:
I read the Autocar road test.
What do you think is a realistic on the road price and why?
Faster and better handling than a F488? Sounds seriously appealing. What do you wear, motorbike leathers? Do you have to use a helmet, or is a Biggles style balaclava and goggles better? Is there anywhere to stow an overnight t bag?
People have spec'd the 3.5 to over £100k, but I think that a realistic starting price on the road will be £50k and easy to push that a lot higher. Having said that, I've not seen a price list and I'm not even sure one exists.What do you think is a realistic on the road price and why?
Faster and better handling than a F488? Sounds seriously appealing. What do you wear, motorbike leathers? Do you have to use a helmet, or is a Biggles style balaclava and goggles better? Is there anywhere to stow an overnight t bag?
On a long run I'll use a helmet, but goggles work well enough. Ski or yacht clothing works well enough, it just needs to be warm and waterproof.
I'll never get bored of driving my Atom 3. I love that it's a car that wants to kill you.
cardigankid said:
Its a serious question, I am not trying to be sarcastic! 
Everything is an option. The list price will be "basic" brakes, suspension, wheels, bell cranks etc. no carbon goodies, no baffled sump, no polished exhaust, no brake bias adjuster.On the Atom 3/3.5 for example, off the top of my head, Dymag wheels are over £3K, Carbon front and rear wings are around £2K each, another £2K if you want individual carbon seats on runners, not sure how much to upgrade to 10 way adjustable Bilstein shocks but the Ohlins TTX option is around £6K, Sadev box I believe is north of £16k, supercharger option maybe £8k, 350bhp 3.5R upgrade close to £10k, then you've got other goodies like carbon mudguards, carbon headlight/indicator covers, Alcon brakes, aero wishbones, side panels, towing eyes, plumbed in fire extinguisher, battery cut off switch, windscreen and god knows what else. I don't even think the handbrake is "standard" as many Atoms never see the public road
The expensive options on the 3 include a supercharger, that's about £6k, Sadev sequential box, £22k, aerofoils, aero shaped wishbones, the 3.5 has sidepods for charge cooling, etc etc but it's a long time since I've looked at a price list so don't know how much they are.
Handling, it's a rear engined car that's almost square and has very high power to weight. On a track it's a delight, but the limit comes on very very quickly. It's also very high, so if you're just pottering in the car you won't get near it, but the car demands to be used.
Handling, it's a rear engined car that's almost square and has very high power to weight. On a track it's a delight, but the limit comes on very very quickly. It's also very high, so if you're just pottering in the car you won't get near it, but the car demands to be used.
Almost essential I'd suggest:
Frame colour
Road registration
Limited slip diff
Aero Screen
Insurance Tracker
If your budget can stretch further, some less essential, but worthwhile:
Baffled Engine Oil Sump
Sport Brake Package Front
Sport Brake Package Rear
Quick Release Steering Wheel
12v. Auxillary feed with Cigarette Lighter Type Socket
Locking Fuel Cap
Towing Eye Kit Front (road use)
Battery Optimiser/Trickle Charger
With those done, I'd consider the bigger brakes, handbrake (for MOT), adjustable suspension etc. all depending on personal tastes, intended use and budget.
Frame colour
Road registration
Limited slip diff
Aero Screen
Insurance Tracker
If your budget can stretch further, some less essential, but worthwhile:
Baffled Engine Oil Sump
Sport Brake Package Front
Sport Brake Package Rear
Quick Release Steering Wheel
12v. Auxillary feed with Cigarette Lighter Type Socket
Locking Fuel Cap
Towing Eye Kit Front (road use)
Battery Optimiser/Trickle Charger
With those done, I'd consider the bigger brakes, handbrake (for MOT), adjustable suspension etc. all depending on personal tastes, intended use and budget.
phil4 said:
Almost essential I'd suggest:
Frame colour
Road registration
Limited slip diff
Aero Screen
Insurance Tracker
If your budget can stretch further, some less essential, but worthwhile:
Baffled Engine Oil Sump
Sport Brake Package Front
Sport Brake Package Rear
Quick Release Steering Wheel
12v. Auxillary feed with Cigarette Lighter Type Socket
Locking Fuel Cap
Towing Eye Kit Front (road use)
Battery Optimiser/Trickle Charger
With those done, I'd consider the bigger brakes, handbrake (for MOT), adjustable suspension etc. all depending on personal tastes, intended use and budget.
Agree with most of those (QR wheel I can't say I've missed though).Frame colour
Road registration
Limited slip diff
Aero Screen
Insurance Tracker
If your budget can stretch further, some less essential, but worthwhile:
Baffled Engine Oil Sump
Sport Brake Package Front
Sport Brake Package Rear
Quick Release Steering Wheel
12v. Auxillary feed with Cigarette Lighter Type Socket
Locking Fuel Cap
Towing Eye Kit Front (road use)
Battery Optimiser/Trickle Charger
With those done, I'd consider the bigger brakes, handbrake (for MOT), adjustable suspension etc. all depending on personal tastes, intended use and budget.
I'd add stainless steel fixings & foot rests
MingtheMerciless said:
I have just received the list of options for the Atom 4 - wow it looks like you can get to a £75k Atom with very little trouble.
Does anyone have a view on the must have/desirable/fripperies options?
I am struggling to get mine to spec under £60k and that feels like I’m being sensible with the options.Does anyone have a view on the must have/desirable/fripperies options?
I would be interested to see what everyone has selected options wise, as this is the first Atom I will have owned.
I ordered mine back in July the day before Goodwood and it was an 18 month waiting list back then!
MingtheMerciless said:
I have just received the list of options for the Atom 4 - wow it looks like you can get to a £75k Atom with very little trouble.
Does anyone have a view on the must have/desirable/fripperies options?
Hello, hope the wait is going quickly, mine has been built now- this is the final spec i went for- hope this helps and happy to answer any questions on the options if you have any, its going to be registered for the Road in January 2020, can't wait.Does anyone have a view on the must have/desirable/fripperies options?
350bhp Upgrade, sports exhaust silencer. decat pipe and ecu reflash
Limited Slip Differential
Adjustable Traction Control inc Launch Control
Baffled Engine Oil Sump
AP Racing 4 Pot Caliper/290mm Discs Front and Rear
Black Brake and Clutch Lines with Stainless Steel Fittings
Handbrake System for Rear 4 Pot Caliper Brakes
Cockpit Adjustable Remote Brake Bias
Bilstein Single Adjustable Dampers with 2 piece springs - Road/Track
Quick Release Steering Wheel
Towing Eye Kit Rear Road/Track Day Use (1 x hook)
2" Harness With Alloy Chest Adjusters (Each Side)
Road Legal Wheel and Track Day Tyre Package
Roadside Temporary Puncture Repair Kit
Stainless Steel Fixings
Machined Aluminium Wing Mirror Set
Aero Screen
High-Level Brake Light
Locking Fuel Cap
12v. Auxiliary feed with USB socket
Tracker (Insurance approved)
Reversing Camera System
Passenger + clutch footrest
Battery Optimiser/Trickle Charger
Carbon Fibre Instrument Panel
Carbon Fibre Rear Fog/Reverse/Number Plate Tail Tidy
Black Colour Wheels
Gloss Black Coat Chassis
IVA Test
Road Tax + Registration
I've gone for the Orange Airbox and bonnet
Cheers.
Dean
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