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thanks for the pictures, the yellow inserts is exactly what I would imagine to do with the pads - problem solved ...  :D

I've only ever seen one atom with non-standard seats and it looked ghastly. I'm sure it can look better, but you have to be very careful - unless you don't give a monkey's about the look of it - but then, why are you buying it?

No luck yet, but a member has this fitted

[img]http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/images/photos/R01SI6009b.jpg[/img]

http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/shop/products.php?g1=b29f82&g2=1e0fd8

When you actually sit in the seat, you might find that it's a LOT more comfy than it looks. I can spend quite some time (a whole trackday) in the seats without padding. But when I feel padding would benefit an especially bony passenger, I use a cut to shape foam camping pad and pop it on the seat - price around £10 and it works a treat.

There is one that's been uphostered - I'll see if I can track down the picture...

What a men ! ... that is exactly what I was looking for, looks weather resistant too - thanks

We use Pegasus memory foam on the seats
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/ProductDetails.asp?RecId=1059
It's 1 inch thick.  Works well.

wonder how comfortable this is ??? since I want to use it just for fun at least 70% of the time I wonder if there are any weather resistent vinyl options out there - time for some more research ...

From my understanding it's the same as the UK one. Which is a hard plastic right?.  I guess you could have it upholstered to add some padding, do a custom moulded seat insert or Rhino-lined which would give a it a little softer rubberized and more importantly textured anti slip surface. Rhino-lining may seem low tech but it works in some apps and can be done in colors...

I hear they can even inject dye into carbon fiber to make it any color you want. A CF tub with tint maybe? And, NO, this is not something Brammo has mentioned, I just know other people have done it on thier vehicles in custom car shows. Whether the part was all carbon fiber or Fiberglass with a little CF weave I don't know. Couldn't hurt to ask but I bet it'll be MAJOR bucks.

is there any kind of padding in the standard seats? - it does not look like it judging from the pictures

During my talk today with Craig at Brammo we touched on this. The standard seat in the US Atom will be the same 1piece design as as the ones in the UK. The Recaro 2 seat setup is optional (more money). The Recaro's also may not be as attractive an option if you are going to be using it in all types of weather.

I'm 6' 4" and weigh 220lbs. The Atom is positively spacious compared to a Crate or an Elise...

M. Woolery : Atom will be Ok for you, no problem.

I have a question regarding fitment as well.  I'm 6'1", and weigh ~250lbs.  I kinda doubt that my size will be a problem, but it would be nice to hear a confirmation from someone just to be sure.

I haven't had the pleasure of sitting in an Atom yet, so I need to rely on someone else's info at this point.

Welcome!

Brammo's power quotes are indeed quite conservative.  They come from the full sized cars they power, like the Cavalier.  When the computer's re-mapped for the Atom's 1000 pounds, it should provide more. 

--Matt

Thanks for the replies!

I am encouraged to hear that there is enough legroom for a 6'6" driver.  I've checked out other sports cars only to find myself having trouble keeping my knees out of the way!

On the weight issue, I thought that I would probably need to actually climb into a US Atom, before I could be sure that the car would fit me.  Hence the original question of when Brammo is expected to finish the first couple Atoms, assuming they are designating one of the early ones as a 'demo'.  Like I said, it would be worth using a 3-day weekend to drive over to their plant to check things out for myself, before I place my deposit.

BTW, as service to any other abnormally tall or wide people reading this, if you are looking for a daily driver, I can [b]highly[/b] recommend the new LX platform vehicles that DCX are putting out.  The models currently include the Chrysler 300c, Dodge Charger, and my current driver, the Dodge Magnum.  Roomiest car I've seen in quite awhile!

I do like what I've heard of the tunability of the EcoTech 2.2L, I'm just hoping that the hp/tq numbers that Brammo's quoting are conservative and not optimistic.

My concern about my injuries (most of my ribs and both my shoulders were broken) has more to do with being afraid of how I'll feel after putting in a 500 mile day on a motorcycle.  Since I don't intend to do any long distance/endurance driving in the Atom, I doubt it will be an issue.

Given that most of the members of this forum seem to be British, I was wondering if anyone would rise to the bait I dangled and mention the Rocket III! <grin>  They are extremely nice bikes, but I bought my Valkyrie as a naked bike (the only way they came at the time) when they first came out in 1996, and ended up spending a lot of time and money setting it up for the kind of road trips I prefer.  If/when Triumph decides to come out with a 'touring' edition (with a minimum of windsheild and hard saddlebags) I'll definitely take another look.