by abcoro » Fri Feb 04, 2022 7:13 am
wasp wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:10 pm
Hi Abel,
Having had two Atoms without traction I wasn't keen on the idea.
It is however a brilliant system and a revelation. You can do wet track days and really keep the power on should you wish. It's the best system bar none that I've had on a track car. It's way better than the Lotus system imo.
Get it fitted during build as it's very expensive to add afterwards.
It's also great if you ever let anyone drive your car or if you do end up doing a road trip and getting caught out.
Cheers,
Stu
Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts. Installation afterwards would not be an option for me I think, hence I am seriously considering to have it from the start, might be a good/wise investment as my wife will want to drive it sometimes too on track (I'm afraid)
willox wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 9:59 pm
Recently purchased Atom4 with traction and boost control.Great feature to have imo.First proper traction control I've ever had and it feels proper race car.It worked well on the short drive I had, yet to take the car out since buying it but cant wait.Car felt a proper torque monster, was damp conditions so cranked the traction up a few stages and was noticeable in its behaviour.Sounded awesome as it cuts in,whatever it does it feels well mapped and set up, excited for the finer weather to get her out.
Another push for me to get it installed from new...and then there's ofcourse also Boost control...
Luckky wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 10:29 pm
@abcoro,
I have had mine for a year with the big options fitted like you mention, I got talked in to it by the factory. As long as you know what you are paying for then it’s worth it if it suits your needs. It’s a heavy beast at the back and I’ve span out on track in the wet (and I do mean wet) so it won’t prevent spins on track fully.
Equally, it’s a really progressive system and can be really useful as you get to know the car. In hindsight I am pleased I spec’d it and do use it on a lower setting on the road. If it’s simply a track toy and you know what you are doing, I doubt you’ll use it much… something to think about
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Well, I'm used to a beast with a heavy back on track, but the Atom 4 is half the weight of what I'm used to drive...so it's much more of a go-kart feel rather then a "heavy" race car (but 1240kg is still quite OK for a racecar) at the back...for me I enjoy driving in the rain a lot, so I guess the Traction Control would make sense then. I doubt I will use it in the dry on track as it "kills" the initial idea and target of the Ariel Atom. And ofcourse, it's comforting to have it enabled if I let someone else drive my Atom. Ha, seems I already have made up my mind
Thanks for chiming in who did. Appreciated.
[quote=wasp post_id=307323 time=1643915435 user_id=1487]
Hi Abel,
Having had two Atoms without traction I wasn't keen on the idea.
It is however a brilliant system and a revelation. You can do wet track days and really keep the power on should you wish. It's the best system bar none that I've had on a track car. It's way better than the Lotus system imo.
Get it fitted during build as it's very expensive to add afterwards.
It's also great if you ever let anyone drive your car or if you do end up doing a road trip and getting caught out.
Cheers,
Stu
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Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts. Installation afterwards would not be an option for me I think, hence I am seriously considering to have it from the start, might be a good/wise investment as my wife will want to drive it sometimes too on track (I'm afraid) 😅😜
[quote=willox post_id=307325 time=1643925541 user_id=7144]
Recently purchased Atom4 with traction and boost control.Great feature to have imo.First proper traction control I've ever had and it feels proper race car.It worked well on the short drive I had, yet to take the car out since buying it but cant wait.Car felt a proper torque monster, was damp conditions so cranked the traction up a few stages and was noticeable in its behaviour.Sounded awesome as it cuts in,whatever it does it feels well mapped and set up, excited for the finer weather to get her out.
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Another push for me to get it installed from new...and then there's ofcourse also Boost control...
[quote=Luckky post_id=307326 time=1643927355 user_id=4924]
@abcoro,
I have had mine for a year with the big options fitted like you mention, I got talked in to it by the factory. As long as you know what you are paying for then it’s worth it if it suits your needs. It’s a heavy beast at the back and I’ve span out on track in the wet (and I do mean wet) so it won’t prevent spins on track fully.
Equally, it’s a really progressive system and can be really useful as you get to know the car. In hindsight I am pleased I spec’d it and do use it on a lower setting on the road. If it’s simply a track toy and you know what you are doing, I doubt you’ll use it much… something to think about
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
[/quote]
Well, I'm used to a beast with a heavy back on track, but the Atom 4 is half the weight of what I'm used to drive...so it's much more of a go-kart feel rather then a "heavy" race car (but 1240kg is still quite OK for a racecar) at the back...for me I enjoy driving in the rain a lot, so I guess the Traction Control would make sense then. I doubt I will use it in the dry on track as it "kills" the initial idea and target of the Ariel Atom. And ofcourse, it's comforting to have it enabled if I let someone else drive my Atom. Ha, seems I already have made up my mind 😅
Thanks for chiming in who did. Appreciated.