New Atom 4 pics

[John Scherrer]

It might look better but probably not perform so efficiently - think of the airflow

Here's a closeup - Goodwood FOS August 2018

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[Anon]

Granted, I'm not a fan of the look of the AA4...
Maybe it will change a bit, when the wings will appear?!
Apart from the snorkel, which takes a lot of getting used to it, I don´t understand why that cooler has to have such an ugly shape ??
Looks to me like Frankenstein welded it:-)
And then in aluminum, so it really catches the eye...
Why not you just leave it triangular, that would look much better,
wouldn´t it??!!

I do think the wings will make it look so much better. The Atom to me has always look a little weird without the wings, but I think still cool and also it should improve performance.

[Peter255]

Had a nose about under the rear bodywork tonight.

Fake carbon cover one end (plastic)

Red plastic cover at the other end

Over a black plastic cam cover (as noted)


Bit shocked the cam cover isn't metal!

[ooinaru]

Most modern 4 pots have plastic valve / cam covers. Much lighter than metal too.

[Peter255]

Most modern 4 pots have plastic valve / cam covers. Much lighter than metal too.

I am 100% sure its fine. It is Honda after all. It will have been tested extensively.

I'm just honestly a bit surprised to find the use of plastics has gone this far. I guess I am a bit old school and like to see machined / cast metal for the engine. Seems more robust to me especially due to the heat and vibration of the engine.

[phil4]

I guess I am a bit old school

You're not old school, you're sensible. You've heard of designed obsolescence, you realise that a manufacturer doesn't design things to last forever. They design them to last a known (to them) distance past the warranty expiry, and save every penny they can achieving that.

Call me cynical, but they're not a charity.

[Anon]

I would be surprised if it's made from a plastic, it's probably some kind of composite that includes plastic but a whole bunch of other materials so that it can sustain the heat applied to it otherwise it might warp. That said, I am surprised like you it's not made from some kind of metal. I guess it's a sign of the times to reduce cost.

On a related topic, I was digging around and found this: http://www.4pistonracing.com/4p-k20c-kc600 it looks rather tasty. I wonder what sort of power can be achieved from it. It has forged rods, pistons etc. They claim it can handle a lot more power than the stock engine.

[Hedge]

More pics



Cheers,
Hedge

[AlanP]

I can picture Freddie Mercury now!

[robfitz]

That looks fab - I saw your car in build and the finish on the painted panels was lovely.

How do you find the Ohlins on the road?

[Hedge]

I just posted some thoughts/ poncy garbage on a dedicated thread.....

Cheers,
Hedge

[markwetherall]

Some great Drone Footage

[Alistairbuchanan]

Sweet....i love my drone but i simply dont have the time or inclination to edit the clips and make a nice vid. What software u using?


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[Peter255]

Front wheel (AP brakes)



Back wheel (AP + Brembo)



Under dash (interesting angles)

[phil4]

I wonder what that plate is used for across the centre of the dash.