Aero screen or full windscreen not sure which to have

[GordonOttewell]

Areo screen or full screen not sure which to have


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[Atlarge]

On the A4? Check the forum for a pic (beware of the goldfish lens effect) then take your pick!

[speedmachine]

I havent seen a pic with the windscreen I think...

[John Scherrer]

The full windscreen is not listed as an option on the factory website, just the aero screen.

However, in the Atom 4 overview section, it does mention 2 screens being available.

[robfitz]

There was a silver A4 with a windscreen on collecting cars, looked odd.

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2020-ariel-atom-4

[autobackup]

Having tried both all I can say from MY personal experience driving an Atom with the full windscreen is vastly more pleasant (in virtually all circumstances) than using aeroscreens and helmets!

Ok I know that some on the forum would adamantly disagree with me but, purely as an observation you understand, I somehow rather suspect that very few of the 'die hard' aeroscreen proponents have actually tried driving an Atom with a windscreen?

Nomad owners, on the other hand, seem to really rather like their windscreens!

[K20A2]

I agree with autobackup.

Most owners, who have the aero screens seem to wear helmets, which I now would not like anymore.
Therefor I am very happy having the full windscreen. No wind issues at any speed, depending on body height of course.

It is not a big deal to retrofit it (for Atom 3 an 3.5), so probably not a must have for the first spec.

[Karl V]

Thought I'd steal a few of the pics before they disappeared...

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[autobackup]

There is, of course, the distinct advantage of an Atom with the full windscreen (and side panels?) being more slippery than an aeroscreen equipped one - being quicker and with a higher top speed!

Takes cover

[K20A2]

Looks very similar to the one for the 3/3.5, but does not harmonise that good with the new air intake IMO.

AFAIR it even is or can be heated now, which is a good advantage. You may never need it during driving but in the evening after standing still for a longer time there can be water condensation on the "inner" side of the screen.

And there is at least one more little negative thing with the full screen, which is the windscreen "pillar". I sometimes realise this when driving through corners.
So the full raw view can only be experienced without it of course.

[K20A2]

There is, of course, the distinct advantage of an Atom with the full windscreen (and side panels?) being more slippery than an aeroscreen equipped one - being quicker and with a higher top speed!

Takes cover

...but with a lack of power due to less air pressure at the air intake

[autobackup]

Unproven theory - but only likely in the case of a NA Atom!

The whole point of a supercharger is to pressurise the intake air flow so I really doubt if having a windscreen makes a blind bit of real world difference?

In June 2018 my Atom 3.5R registered 162 mph down the start/finish straight at Silverstone - both on the RT2 dash and on the satnav!

[Anon]

Not for me. If I wanted a windscreen I would of bought a traditional sports car like a BMW Z4 or something like that.

The feeling of the wind is what makes the Atom special and as close to a motorcycle as possible but a lot safer. I have never understood why anyone would put a sheet of glass in front of them. If its not to wear a helmet, then think about the worst, there are no airbags in the Atom. I don't fancy my head bashing against my hard composite seat or worst the metal chassis, no windscreen will save you here. If it's to reduce the wind, then why buy a car like an Atom. Sorry I don't get it, but we are lucky we do have a choice and it's an individual choice.

Also the windscreen is bound to have an effect on the air intake - it has to, you can see the profile of the windscreen partially covers the air intake.

[Karl V]

If it wasn't for the windscreen, the wiper blades on my Nomad would flop around all over the place.

I'm glad I specc'd it

[Jerry]

If I was specifying an Atom 4, I wouldn't add a windscreen to the list, it just looks wrong. One thing is certain, I must get a drive in an Atom, the Atom 4 reviews I've read are all very complementary.

However, if we are talking Nomad, then a windscreen is a must.