A new Atom club member on the way ;)

A new Atom club member on the way ;)

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ross.mcw

Original Poster:

393 posts

264 months

ianvb

91 posts

269 months

Thursday 13th May 2004
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Yes and its now time I changed my picture on that forum, its two cars old now

I'm hoping that the car will prove as durable as it is fun! Not to mention the sheer pace

ross.mcw

Original Poster:

393 posts

264 months

Thursday 13th May 2004
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Yeah, you'll have lots of fun and the Atom 2 has had a lot of the original minor teething problems sorted out.

Treat it a bit like a racing car though - take a good look over it each time you take it out - the lack of vibration damping and general stiffness of the car means that things do occasionally get rattled loose.

When are you taking delivery?

Yeah, Reading is a bit far for Oulton Park unfortunately but like you say, handy for Ariel if you have any problems.

dentz

18 posts

254 months

Thursday 13th May 2004
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hi ian good choice in the atom 2. reading is not far from me im in worthing about 1.5 hours drive , im going to goodwood on sat 15 may if you fancy it pop down. hoping to go to brands soon if anyone fances it.

ianvb

91 posts

269 months

Friday 14th May 2004
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Dentz can't make 15th off to Scotland & need to get ready for the trip - but once I've got mine then you are only a short distance away & I'll be looking to get some miles in prior to trackdays...cheers , Ian

ianvb

91 posts

269 months

Monday 7th June 2004
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Insurance - can anyone give me details of who may be best - I've tried Footman James, but they don't give no claims bonus, which makes them possibly uncompetitive as I've got 2 policies with full no claims & can use 1 for the Atom

And I don't suppose anyone has managed to get track day cover??

ross.mcw

Original Poster:

393 posts

264 months

Monday 7th June 2004
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I'm surprised about Footman James not being competitive, even without the NCB - did you go for a restricted mileage?

I'll be surprised if you can find another quote for less to be honest. Plus Footman James didn't mess around trying to work out what to class it as - as far as they're concerned it's a kit and they just need to know, the number of seats, engine size and value.

Also bare in mind that their cover gives you european breakdown as well which has saved me on two occasions now.

Bruce Fielding

2,244 posts

289 months

Monday 7th June 2004
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I insure mine with Aon under their classic vehicle insurance - 01384 552743

Premium is c.£493 pa plus track day insurance which costs £25 per trackday (excess goes up to £2k though)


>> Edited to change phone number and quote exact premium

>> Edited by Bruce Fielding on Monday 7th June 17:03