Helping me to decide, which Exoskeleton (aka atom) kit car ?

[Tris78]

Hello All,

I am going through the process of trying to decide on my first kit car build and could do with some help trying to make up my mind.

You see, i fell in love with the whole exoskeleton design (aka ariel atom) from the first time i saw it. I could keep saving my money and get an actual Ariel, but i want the challenge of actually making the car along with the driving experience afterward.

I have already discounted the V-storm from SDR (i don't like the seating arrangement, preferring a standard 2 seats and not 3). Also the MEV Rocket as i don't like the styling. My budget is around the £10-15K max mark for the completed car.

Can anyone suggest kit car manufactures here in the UK which supply such a type car ?

Edited by Tris78 on Wednesday 4th November 13:22

[Furyblade_Lee]

you have discounted the only two I can think of! Hate to say it, but that is quite a nice budget you have there, a real Atom cannot be much more than that can it, even if it would have a K in the back?? I know it's not a very constructive answer but the limited knowledge I have read about Exo cars suggests none of them perform as well handling wise as an Atom, unless I wanted to build a budget blaster for under 10 I would rather have the real thing with is fancy suspension ect.

[Tris78]

Hi Lee,

Thanks for the reply.

You have a point with atom's now coming down into the low £20K's, but i want the experience (dare i say fun !) of building the car along with the actual driving.

I have since found out that MEV are bringing one out called "The Missile" which looks good but, as yet no completed photo's available. Think i might just be best to get myself down to the exeter show in a few weeks time and have a look at whats available.

Cheers
Tris

[seansverige]

Tris78 said:

MEV are bringing one out called "The Missile"

This? http://www.vehicle-designer.co.uk/missile.htm does it have to be an EV? Those look like batteries to me...

yep, it's leccy - video http://www.youtube.com/user/NigelP21#p/a

[Tris78]

Its ford focus based, the electric version is apparently not going to be offered for sale

Cheers
Tris

[seansverige]

Not yet finished but have you seen this? http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid...

this might a good place to look: http://www.exocars.net/

[x19.driver]

What about the SuperLite Roadster: http://www.superlitecars.com/roadster_spec.html

I think they have a UK rep.

[mrpink]

x19.driver said:

What about the SuperLite Roadster: http://www.superlitecars.com/roadster_spec.html

I think they have a UK rep.

I don't think they have a UK rep so may I suggest you do some serious research on RCR before placing an order with them?

[singlecoil]

mrpink said:

x19.driver said:

What about the SuperLite Roadster: http://www.superlitecars.com/roadster_spec.html

I think they have a UK rep.

I don't think they have a UK rep so may I suggest you do some serious research on RCR before placing an order with them?

But no more than you would with any foreign supplier. RCR have a good reputation in thier home market (the USA).

[mrpink]

singlecoil said:

mrpink said:

x19.driver said:

What about the SuperLite Roadster: http://www.superlitecars.com/roadster_spec.html

I think they have a UK rep.

I don't think they have a UK rep so may I suggest you do some serious research on RCR before placing an order with them?

But no more than you would with any foreign supplier. RCR have a good reputation in thier home market (the USA).

we will have to agree to disagree on that - caveat emptor

[singlecoil]

mrpink said:

singlecoil said:

mrpink said:

x19.driver said:

What about the SuperLite Roadster: http://www.superlitecars.com/roadster_spec.html

I think they have a UK rep.

I don't think they have a UK rep so may I suggest you do some serious research on RCR before placing an order with them?

But no more than you would with any foreign supplier. RCR have a good reputation in thier home market (the USA).

we will have to agree to disagree on that - caveat emptor

Indeed, just as people also need to be cautious about remarks made by unknown forum members with axes to grind.




Anyone who would like to know more about RCR might like to have a read of the big GT40 forum
http://www.gt40s.com/

[mrpink]

or this

http://superlitecoupe023uk.blogspot.com/

[Tricky1984]

singlecoil said:

mrpink said:

singlecoil said:

mrpink said:

x19.driver said:

What about the SuperLite Roadster: http://www.superlitecars.com/roadster_spec.html

I think they have a UK rep.

I don't think they have a UK rep so may I suggest you do some serious research on RCR before placing an order with them?

But no more than you would with any foreign supplier. RCR have a good reputation in thier home market (the USA).

we will have to agree to disagree on that - caveat emptor

Indeed, just as people also need to be cautious about remarks made by unknown forum members with axes to grind.




Anyone who would like to know more about RCR might like to have a read of the big GT40 forum
http://www.gt40s.com/

Yep lots of RCR info on there

Regarding Mr Pinks axe grinding if its anything like the SLC thread in the Ultima section it will be his mates axe hes grinding which is expected to be the best axe in the whole world, but then when its delivered turns out to be a in kit form and a bit difficult to put together, but with some help from some race tech people turns into the best axe ever, so much so his mates starts his own axe company, by renaming the original suppliers axe as his own.

[mrpink]

In the spirit of fairness I was very impressed with all aspects of the roadster (electric even) when I saw it in Detroit, so much so I almost bought one even more (which would have made the 1st in the UK I believe), excellent engineering and a good price compared to other Exocars I have seen and designed around the K20 engine which I like. All I can say is, knowing what I know now I am glad I decided not to buy one.

May be irrelevant anyway as I believe they are supplying almost turnkey only now if I read this right.

http://www.exocars.net/showthread.php?t=4141&p...

wonder who his UK distributor may be?

[mrpink]

hope this clarifies things

""The aim is for us and the customer, to not have to worry about being able to complete their builds hence taking the wiring and plumbing out of the equation, along with body work....""" FRAN HALL NOV09

[singlecoil]

mrpink said:

hope this clarifies things

""The aim is for us and the customer, to not have to worry about being able to complete their builds hence taking the wiring and plumbing out of the equation, along with body work....""" FRAN HALL NOV09

A more suitable place for these matters-
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... for an Aspira thread

[mrpink]

Anyone who would like to know more about RCR might like to have a read of the big GT40 forum - perhaps this may make people think about their US reputation?

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/rcr-forum-rcr40-rcr70-p...

Edited by mrpink on Sunday 8th November 19:21

link has been blocked - obviously got something to hide - good job I saved it :-) - very long document and not sure whether to post in full on here but happy to email to anybody that is interested.

Edited by mrpink on Sunday 8th November 19:35

Edited by mrpink on Sunday 8th November 19:36

[Chet Jr]

FYI -

The RCR Superlite (& single seat Nemesis) is a fantastic deal when you compare it's design, quality, performance and appearance to anything even remotely in it's price range. I've actually seen several of these cars 1st hand and their quality is obvious to all.

Fran runs RCR as a successful business with genuine passion for what he does. His team has actually designed and fabricated show cars for GM so I believe his credentials are fairly evident. He may not be perfect but I do believe he genuinely tries to do right.

I've listed the RCR Europe link below
http://www.s-performance.de/

I suggest you strongly consider the RCR Superlite.

Chet

[seansverige]

The MEV missile is now on the website: http://mevltd.co.uk/missilegallery.html

...and it'll be at Exeter show

[stuleah]

Why not something different like the ktm xbow replica.

Its going to be available beginning of next year.
the pic is the prototype.
Its going to be £15k ish for a turnkey car, kit price TBA but should be less than £10k
i can email a bigger pic if anyones interested