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Howard |
Jan 9 2006, 09:45 PM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None |
I assume everyone here has a subscription, but if not, grab the February issue. In addition to road test of the Exige and the 10cyl 'M' cars, there's a great section on lightweights. Street legal (?).
Rocket: 815lbs 143hp Atom: 1200lbs 210hp Radical: 1100lbs 275hp Understandably, all will embarass any 'super car'. What a hoot. For a weekend driver I would rather have the Radical than any of those 3500lb plus exotics. Or maybe a really hot 914 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) Attached image(s) |
Rand |
Jan 9 2006, 09:48 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
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airsix |
Jan 9 2006, 10:22 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
Haven't subscribed for a few years and it's to late to go to the store. What can you tell us about the "Rocket" (the others I am familiar with and pine for)?
-Ben M. ps - please include pictures to drool on. |
Howard |
Jan 9 2006, 10:28 PM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None |
This wesite is absolute crack for a gearhead. Make sure to go to the home page, but here is the Rocket |
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dekman |
Jan 9 2006, 10:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 12-December 04 From: Ojai,CA Member No.: 3,274 Region Association: None |
I was at Big Willow a couple of months ago and there was a guy there with a radical getting lessons. Very cool car but limited usage. I believe he paided 60,000 for it. I'd go for a highly modified 914-6GT..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif)
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Howard |
Jan 9 2006, 10:58 PM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None |
You did! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
But the same idea. Less is more. I've seen that smile on your face when you blow away the high priced over weight competition. |
grantsfo |
Jan 9 2006, 11:34 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
I like the tube frame rear engined VTEC powered Mini from Z mini.
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Trekkor |
Jan 9 2006, 11:56 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I missed the chance to ride in a Radical at Laguna in Nov. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)
They do 1:25-1:35's there. I was all set to go the next day , but the waivers they bring for riders to sign went back the day before. Noooooooo! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) KT |
rhodyguy |
Jan 10 2006, 10:08 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
what the hell is gates going to do with 2 more of them? maybe renting PRI for the day and having fun with warren buffet and the rest of the rich guys contract bridge club (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) . on that note, i wonder what bill ever did with his 959?
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anthony |
Jan 10 2006, 10:47 AM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
They just aired a Fifth Gear episode on speedtv about the Radical and the spec Radical racing series. It looked awesome. If I only had the cash...
In the US: http://www.radicalsouth.com/ |
airsix |
Jan 10 2006, 11:08 AM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
Thanks!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drooley.gif) -Ben M. |
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fiid |
Jan 10 2006, 12:42 PM
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Turbo Megasquirted Subaru Member Group: Members Posts: 2,827 Joined: 7-April 03 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 530 Region Association: Northern California |
I know the Radical and the Atom are street legal in the UK. Dammed DOT!
These should come under the Right to bear arms. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif). |
lapuwali |
Jan 10 2006, 01:07 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
The really cool thing about the Rocket was it was designed by Gordon Murray, former F1 designer for Brabham during their most radical years (the fan car, the variable ride height car, the super-low car), and McLaren, and who designed the McLaren F1 road car. Previously, you needed to be a super-talented F1 driver or have incredibly deep pockets to drive one of Murray's creations.
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lapuwali |
Jan 10 2006, 01:10 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
I've heard Ariel is gearing up to build a US Atom in Oregon, so there WILL be a US-legal Atom soon. I'd still prefer the Rocket. Sub-900lb weight beats even the Lotus Seven, and is lighter even than an F1 car (1210lbs minimum). |
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fiid |
Jan 10 2006, 01:23 PM
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Turbo Megasquirted Subaru Member Group: Members Posts: 2,827 Joined: 7-April 03 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 530 Region Association: Northern California |
Do you know if they are aiming to make it street legal? I had wondered if it was to be a track-only beast. Hmmm............ |
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grantsfo |
Jan 10 2006, 01:31 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
I believe the Radical is street legal in some states as its sold as a kit car. |
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airsix |
Jan 10 2006, 02:28 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
I dream of a street licenced Radical but didn't think it was possible. Even as a kit car it would have to pass an inspection and would fail on several issues - headlight height for one, and another is bodywork lower than bottom of wheels. I'd sure love to have one of the new v8 Radicals. I'd drive it everywhere. I'm serious. If anyone says it's impractical I say it would be "a lazy man's motorcycle". I know the price of a Radical and Atom. Anyone know how much $ for a Rocket? -Ben M. |
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brer |
Jan 10 2006, 03:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
I raced the rocket prototype about 5 years ago.
sweet ride. I've got pics somewhere, i'll try and post later. |
brer |
Jan 10 2006, 03:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
not real racing (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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vortrex |
Jan 10 2006, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
check out this thread, there is some info on the atom being street legal. looks to be a state by state approval basis and a couple people on elisetalk have ordered theirs already. http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread...&highlight=atom |
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