The 115k Craterham
The 115k Craterham
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topi ... 3&t=502466
Anyone fancy one? It's a bargain, honest.
Cheers, Hedge
Anyone fancy one? It's a bargain, honest.
Cheers, Hedge
Re: The 115k Craterham
wonder how often you need:
An engine rebuild?
New rod ends?
New tyres?
Still, looks nice.
An engine rebuild?
New rod ends?
New tyres?
Still, looks nice.
Re: The 115k Craterham
Wonder if it comes with:
Dymags
Aero deflectors
High level rear brake light
Passenger footrest
![Grin ;D](./images/smilies/grin.gif)
Dymags
Aero deflectors
High level rear brake light
Passenger footrest
![Grin ;D](./images/smilies/grin.gif)
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Re: The 115k Craterham
Saw it at Autosport...
Didn't realise quite how steeply it was priced though.
Didn't realise quite how steeply it was priced though.
Ariel Atom Owners Club founder, based in Central London
Re: The 115k Craterham
Was wondering if anyone would post a topic about this. Seems bad value compared to a lot of other track focussed cars
Ben
Ben
Re: The 115k Craterham
[quote="benyeats"]
Was wondering if anyone would post a topic about this. Seems bad value compared to a lot of other track focussed cars
Ben
[/quote]
But fairly good value compared to other cars with 1000 bhp/tonne![Grin ;D](./images/smilies/grin.gif)
Was wondering if anyone would post a topic about this. Seems bad value compared to a lot of other track focussed cars
Ben
[/quote]
But fairly good value compared to other cars with 1000 bhp/tonne
![Grin ;D](./images/smilies/grin.gif)
Re: The 115k Craterham
Downside is that it has a massive 12 week waiting list. ![Undecided :-\](./images/smilies/undecided.gif)
![Undecided :-\](./images/smilies/undecided.gif)
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Re: The 115k Craterham
I asked about the lights at the show as I thought they were nice. They're aftermarket and not too expensive...
Ariel Atom Owners Club founder, based in Central London
Re: The 115k Craterham
Bruce, where were these from? I need to tweak my set up and could try these out.
Re: The 115k Craterham
Russell Savory also builds/modifies/sorts out the engines for the LCC Rocket. I've seen his V8 and it's quite tiny and light weight - it's loosely based on two Yamaha 1000cc blocks.
I had the passing thought that it might fit into the Atom if a suitable transmission could be found.
The V8 has also been used in the cars from:
http://www.skelta.com.au/
I had the passing thought that it might fit into the Atom if a suitable transmission could be found.
The V8 has also been used in the cars from:
http://www.skelta.com.au/
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Re: The 115k Craterham
[quote="Mr.Toad"]
Bruce, where were these from? I need to tweak my set up and could try these out.
[/quote]
Russell didn't tell me - he did say he had a spare set back at the ranch though...
Bruce, where were these from? I need to tweak my set up and could try these out.
[/quote]
Russell didn't tell me - he did say he had a spare set back at the ranch though...
Ariel Atom Owners Club founder, based in Central London
Re: The 115k Craterham
I am staggered
![Shocked :o](./images/smilies/shocked.gif)
I too saw this car at Autosport and just couldn't believe the direction the company is going in. Firstly, imo, the car looked more westfield lightweight than Cater8am lightweight.
If you told me the car was £50k i would have been suprised but £115k
Who the f*** are they hoping to sell it to?
Having run a Cat*rham R40O for a few years - i can tell you more power with such a light rear end is simply crazy - you will not be able to get the power down without some very clever electronics but where does that take us![Roll Eyes ::)](./images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I am all up for Cat*rham going from strength to strength but ....gulp
![Shocked :o](./images/smilies/shocked.gif)
![Shocked :o](./images/smilies/shocked.gif)
![Shocked :o](./images/smilies/shocked.gif)
I too saw this car at Autosport and just couldn't believe the direction the company is going in. Firstly, imo, the car looked more westfield lightweight than Cater8am lightweight.
If you told me the car was £50k i would have been suprised but £115k
Who the f*** are they hoping to sell it to?
Having run a Cat*rham R40O for a few years - i can tell you more power with such a light rear end is simply crazy - you will not be able to get the power down without some very clever electronics but where does that take us
![Roll Eyes ::)](./images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I am all up for Cat*rham going from strength to strength but ....gulp
Re: The 115k Craterham
No idea why, but the first thing that popped into my head was "Death Trap"...
...on second thought, I do know why. I mean come on people just buy an old F3000 our Indy car and get on with it. At least those have been crash tested.
...on second thought, I do know why. I mean come on people just buy an old F3000 our Indy car and get on with it. At least those have been crash tested.
Re: The 115k Craterham
Well looking at the site it does mention it "has a sophisticated electronics package including traction and launch control". Still too ugly though. Sure many people at that price would sacrifice some bhp per tonne for some better aesthetics. Maybe get DP to put one of those Busa-derived V8's into their own Atom like he did.
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