lard 2

[dcw@pr]

speaking of lard,

i see on the ariel website that they quote an atom 2 as weighing 465kg. yesterday i weighed an atom 1 at 570kg±5kg. Was the atom 1 heavier than the 2?

[benyeats]

The Atom 1 is actually a bit lighter as the K-series weighs less than the Honda unit (must be the extra 200cc in the Hondas). Was surprised that mine weighed that much mind you.

Ben

[fast buck]

mine weighed 600 kilos with rear wing and supercharger,no alcons or mags at the time of weighing

[datasafe]

Deja-vu le BHP!

[dcw@pr]

interesting.

whatever the weight and bhp, they are obviously still amazing cars and I want one! (a 245 I think in case anyone wants to donate)

[John Lloyd]

Where?

[dcw@pr]

John Lloyd said:

Where?

where what? if you mean where did we weigh it, my dad is a farmer and on the farm there is a public certified weighbridge

[David Ryan]

From memory, I think Ariel quote a minge under 500KG for the car in "Race" spec.IE. no road pack, which would be things like: hand brake, mudguards, lights,tax disc holder, cats and so on. I suppose, with a fair wind, these items could possibly add up to 100KG.

In any event, a road car is obviously in the region of 600KG.20% heavier.With a driver and passenger you are up to about 800KG.

D.

[fast buck]

Morning Guys,
When you have Alcons front and rear, lose the hand brake,rear wing and supercharger and then add mag wheels I guess it would weigh 530?
Mag wheels lose you 20 kilos!!
Thats alot more kebabs you can eat!

[John Lloyd]

dcw@pr,

Yes I did mean where did you weigh it. Thanks for the info.

>> Edited by John Lloyd on Saturday 6th August 11:35

[Bruce Fielding]

Taking off the front and rear wings saves you 10 kilos... I just took the rear off mine - it's a close rtun thing but I think I prefer it without...

Maybe I'll pop the front and rear wings up on the Atomclub 'For Sale' section... give it the overnight test first...