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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Default Atom vs Lotus 211

Just for a laugh, which would you choose and why.

Both seem to be about 30k (yes i'm bored )

Assume SC version of both.



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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Which are you selling and would you kindly tell us the price?
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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Oops, wrong forum...
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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I would go for the Atom .... Honda 2.0 Vtec with a Rotrex
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Atom in a heartbeat
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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Lets chuck an R400 in there, just for good measure
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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R400. But of the original 2, the lotus assuming a successful test drive.
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R400. But of the original 2, the lotus assuming a successful test drive.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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Well if I spend £1000 on some cams and a remap for the Westfield, i'll have 9200rpm and 270bhp whilst maintaining excellent reliability (just reading a very comprehensive book by Des Hammill).

All for well under half of the £30k Even better, the depreciation will be next to zero and running costs are silly cheap for the performance (my complete gearbox rebuild and refurb has come in at £400).

You know it makes sense

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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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Mark, interesting... Do you say 211 because it's dynamically better laid out? The impression I get of the atom is one of great fun, but not of great handling. I've heard people liken it to a 911, but with no front downforce.

Ron, predictable

Although I suspect it's the most fun and accurate... 211 may be better dynamically?
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