@@savagegeese yay Illinois politics. I left there when I enlisted and refuse to go back after I'm done. I was wondering how you registered it for street use. Figured you tried the kit car clause thing
Mark, thank you for taking me for a ride in your Ariel Atom at the Speed Academy track day in 2019! Sitting that low being able to see every control and movement of the front suspension and front tires was unreal, the induction sound beside our ears was intoxicating, and the fact you were pulling off lap times faster than the quickest 991.2 GT3 RS's while going only like 8-9/10ths was wild! Merry Christmas, hope to see you and Jack next year once this situation blows over :)
My dad was a engineer with GM in the 50's & 60's. While most of his pursuits were the building of 'daily drivers'....I bet he would have gotten a kick out of this video. While he would scoff at the sheer power and lack of daily driver features...the WWII fighter pilot in him would have him secretly smiling.
I owned an Ariel Atom made by Brammo Motorsports in Oregon powered by a supercharged Cobalt SS motor for 7 years. It was like driving a 4 wheel sportbike, a lot of fun. The downside is the attention the car gets, as it gets old real quick. I drove my Atom across country from Buffalo to Los Angeles, a memorable trip.
Savagegeese and Jack: two guys not throwing fake, cocaine-fuel laughs in every 8.6 seconds like Doug Demuro. Besides that, so much respect. I had zero interest in this car and still don't. It was the delivery that said I had to watch this. PS- Turboski needs a cameo here and there
My cats breath smells like cat food ... But in all seriousness at 16:30 it’s nice to see Mr. Goose truly enjoying himself as an enthusiast in his own vehicle after all these years of entertaining us with reviews
owned one for three years, living in Europe. Sold it since i did not want to buy a trailer, and I got tired before I reached the race track. On the street it gets the most thumbs up of any car I have ever been in, but you reach jailtime speeds so quickly that after a few years I decided it was better to sell it. Miss it a lot
If you’ve had the gift of driving a high power to weight ratio open wheeled race car on a track you’d know that statement was not an exaggeration. Once you start to feel like it’s not going to kill you, you can take it to the limit. And when you feel you can’t die, take it past the limit.
Your vids are never about entertainment and only about education. That’s why I watched this vid regarding a car I have never wanted to own - because you made it.
Shout out to Thallman's!! I get my cars aligned there too! Such stand up dudes. Years ago, I went there to align my BRZ and was more or less clueless, and they helped me understand the basics of aligning, the differences between street and track setups, how corner balancing works, etc.
This is an amazingly intimate video. And also the quality of the audio in the driving segment (with wind from basically every direction) is just fantastic.
Love this. And your conclusion is spot on. I daily-drove a modified Lotus Exige S for seven years, and every day you weigh those pros and cons - how much do I love driving this vs. how much of a pain (from an attention/comfort perspective) is it to drive. If you can afford to keep cars like this as a third or fourth car - where you always have the option of avoiding the cons - I'd absolutely own one just for that sheer thrill that you cannot get from those "other sports cars." But never fool yourself that it is like those other cars. It's not. It's a race car, only technically tamed for the street.
I could imagine they kept in mind that on the street there might be leaves getting stuck on the radiator grills, which could significantly reduce cooling efficency. ...On second thought, you can probably just reach back with one hand and remove them. 😄 I do not want to imagine it's overcooled so that tuners can increase engine performance. (Generally I think considering the car is kind of a special case regarding modern regulations, it would be perfect with an S2000-like engine. Maybe even just a 1.6. Imagine the induction noise next to your ears at 9000 rpm.)
I'm also an Atom owner (Spec Racer) and this rings very true. While I'd love for mine to be street legal to get in more driving, I'd probably hate it on the street most of the time.
Everything you wanted to know about owning and driving an Atom but had nobody to ask! Excellent, excellent, excellent! This car kind of reminds me of the Griffith in the mid-1960 which was a TVR chassis with a 260 Ford V8 in it. The car sold for a tad over $4,000, weighed something like 1,300 lbs, had a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.8" and a theoretical top speed of something like 140. Trouble was it could be very squirrelly to drive because of the power to weight ratio. The car also suffered from too small a radiator due to the lack of space in front of the engine and it tended to overheat constantly.
I've been a passenger in the supercharged version of these, absolutely loved it. Definiately on my dream list. I'm not really fond of the idea of the turbo on these, I prefer listening to the supercharger
As a owner of a 3RS I think you are spot on in your review . These cars will not allow any lack of focus. But boy do they reward when you get it right . So very worth it !!!!
I stumbled upon your review for the XSE V6 that sold me and ever since then I became a 1st time Camry XSE V6 owner because of how well your videos are made. I enjoy seeing these videos even if I'll never own a car like this. Happy Holidays to you and your family as well as Jack the behemoth
You are a natural behind the camera. You know your stuff. Great camera work and audio. I'd buy one in a heartbeat if it was street legal where I live. I have one of the nicest tracks in North America an hour from where I live.
One of the best car videos ever made! As a car enthusiast with (car) commitment issues, I really liked how you covered the overall real-world experience that are relevant to owners. The wisdom of "execution is always different than the idea..." is so true - especially when it comes to cars. Thank you for the excellent video... and restoring my faith in the UA-cam car review segment! Subscribed!
There is no perfect car. This is great for the track, though I probably wouldn't have the turbocharged one, but a perfect track tool is never going to be great on the street.
@@musguelha14 I think you’re wrong. The perfect car is probably an Acura Integra, close seconds would be s2000, Ariel atom and lotus Elise. But you need to understand the Integra drives in a fwd fashion, and most car enthusiast want RWD. Just my 2 cents.
@@youngb1ood Just as I said, maybe a perfect car for a spirited drive (for you), not a perfect car overall. For a long cross country trip or even just daily driving the Integra is very far from perfect. It's about choosing the tool for the job.
I liked getting a sense of the geography of the area around your shop... seeing the familiar streets and intersections from your videos in relation to your garage was cathartic for me somehow lol
Always enjoy your in-depth overviews. Many of us will probably never own these sorts of cars, so it's fun to learn about them in ways only an owner could! (That said, this is a bucket list car for me!)
Thank you for the in depth information. As one who has always desired Atom ownership, this video brought to light things I hadn't considered. What an amazing automobile.
I drove a 22 year old car. Maruti 800. A direct linkage to the gearbox. Pinion rack steering wheel. And no abs. It never had performance but you could feel the road! New cars are so much better in refinement, safety and power. I guess this is the car with both haha. Awesome video. No one does it like this!
Who cares if it has Montana plates. Mr. Goose probably did it as a joke but even if not, the man sticks it to us every way it can, why not save a few bucks if you can. I’d love to own an Atom someday🤞.
Johnny Bravo the atom wouldn’t be my first choice for a street car, but I’d love to have one as a part of my “dream collection” to use as a track toy and occasional canyon runner.
great video Goose Man. I'm an insurance agent and i appreciate you showing which company will insure it and at what cost. I've never come across a customer with an Atom, but it's good to know, just in case.
@@HockeyVictory66 That’s a concern too, but I’m mostly worried about his neck. When you’re strapped into a seat solidly and tightly, the G-Forces on your head in case of an impact can snap it. That’s what the HANS devices prevent (and those attach to a helmet).
@@bigh8121 Like I wrote above: when you‘re fixed into your seat with a 4 or 5 point harness, your body can‘t move during an impact. Your head can, tho, and at dozens of g‘s, it imparts a LOT of force on your neck when it snaps forward. This can break your neck, and will most certainly at least injure you. HANS (head and neck support) devices are therefore mandated in motorsport nowadays, they tie your helmet to a collar around your shoulders, neck and chest and stop the heat from moving to far forward, thus protecting the neck. They require a helmet to attach to, tho, so you can’t wear them w/o one.
Thanks for this most thorough overview. If I ever had any thoughts about maybe, someday getting an Ariel Atom, I no longer do. There’s a bunch of folks nearby who proudly dive into the icy waters off Coney Island every New Year’s Day. I don’t believe I’ll be joining them either.
@@louiearmstrong Registering in Montana is a hell of a lot cheaper than other states. You pay less than half of what you would in other states. In some, you pay a fraction. Of course, there are caveats such as living/working in the state.
@@firstnamelastname-zo5gd nah he just caught himself off guard and turned his stomach a bit I think, you can even hear in the seconds before he says it
Thanks for posting this! I couldn't see owning one but sure would like to rent one for a track day or two! Hearing that turbo spool up and seeing the blazing acceleration is truly unforgettable. Thanks again Sir savagegeese...
you guys made the Ariel atom better.. i dont own one but i'm a big fan.. just an amazing little go cart.. i love the fact that it s running on a simple Honda engine
Running down the list here, myself as a semi novice semi amateur, you can really respect his experience with track driving. He's a car guy who spent more time modifying cars for the purpose of track driving vs a guy like me who modifies just to go fast and keep throwing parts at it cause it's fun. The parts list is insane. Decently priced stuff (lol more like fancy) good running hardware. You want this car if you have one of those fancy homes built right on a track and all you gotta do is beat on it. Super clean Mark. I'm glad you got to enjoy it (wink) for the time you had it. Color me shocked you didnt have penske shocks on it
Thank you for this video. I'm quickly realizing why the S2000 and MX5 are so good. I'm now looking at a 124 Spider Abarth. I'm at my threshold with a 4C and that's not nearly as spartan as the Ariel Atom 3.
It is always good when someone owns a special car and you get the good bad and the ugly and everthing else tht comes with ownership good luck on your next amazing ride
This is the reason for me to watch your videos. It's so trustfully, cause its your car but you can give us the pros and cons realisticly, is not bias. I would like if you a similar videos to the BAC mono
Awesome video. Definitely entertaining to me. Thanks for conveying the theatre of every aspect of the drive. The induction and blow-off sound is wicked!
Montana is one of the few states that will title a atom, morgan or caterham from new. Which if you want to drive the atom as a street vehicle is one of the many issues.
Thank you so much for that video on the Ariel Atom. I have always wanted one and wondered what it is like to own and drive one. Now that I know, I probably won't get one even though I love the car and its purist driving qualities. I'll stick to my Lotus for now and enjoy track days and driving weekends. Thanks for the info and all the best for the new year. Regards, Jim.
Is there a reason for the Montana registration?
It was almost impossible to get it registered in Illinois without jumping through hoops.
@@savagegeese yay Illinois politics. I left there when I enlisted and refuse to go back after I'm done. I was wondering how you registered it for street use. Figured you tried the kit car clause thing
Montana registration is stupid cheap and avoid shit ton of tax
@@dacnien Kit car registration is difficult in most states.
We don’t have a sales tax either so that helps
"This video is not about entertainment"
Don't tell me what I find entertaining! This definitely was
The video was good and entertaining.
Yes!
Dont threaten me with a good time
Surprised you didn't wait for the atom4
Pros: The car and its driving characteristics.
Cons: The car and its driving characteristics.
it is driving characteristics
its, not it's
Basically this video summed up lol
they're* driving characteristics
Yeah they are not going to hire him as a brand ambassador
4:32 "That's not what I'm using it for." Subtle admission that this car is for Arby's runs.
This is a track car to me, and a fun take to the mountain car.
Excellent timing, I was cross shopping this with a TRD pro Camry, this will help choosing immensely. Merry Christmas!
Interesting. What leads you to cross-shop an Atom with a Camry?
@@nhansgoofyvideos7581 swoosh
I was cross shopping this and a Prius!
I was cross shopping this with a moped.
@@MylesKillis right over their head lol
My daughter's name is Ariel I think it's a sign that I should have one of these.
Maybe I should think about naming my kid Jesko...
My name is Ariel. This is my destiny.
@@leefa Jesko is Christian v Köenigsegg Dads real name.
I think I'm gonna name my daughter 'Lexus LFA',
I like the way you think!
Mark, thank you for taking me for a ride in your Ariel Atom at the Speed Academy track day in 2019! Sitting that low being able to see every control and movement of the front suspension and front tires was unreal, the induction sound beside our ears was intoxicating, and the fact you were pulling off lap times faster than the quickest 991.2 GT3 RS's while going only like 8-9/10ths was wild! Merry Christmas, hope to see you and Jack next year once this situation blows over :)
SG: Pros and cons of the Atom
Me with $5 in my account: yes yes this will be informative yes
Me with 7 figures in my account: Yes, yes, this will be informative. Hits "Play again".
@@ModelA Me with 7.01 figures in my account: I’ll take 2
Who knows? Maybe a bored billionaire will offer you one for $5
Fitting that the last scene was of being stuck in traffic.
I just closed my eyes and nodded gently in the final seconds as the brodozer drove by while he sat behind the line of traffic out in the country.
My dad was a engineer with GM in the 50's & 60's. While most of his pursuits were the building of 'daily drivers'....I bet he would have gotten a kick out of this video. While he would scoff at the sheer power and lack of daily driver features...the WWII fighter pilot in him would have him secretly smiling.
That's aweosme.
My biggest respect for your father!!
I owned an Ariel Atom made by Brammo Motorsports in Oregon powered by a supercharged Cobalt SS motor for 7 years. It was like driving a 4 wheel sportbike, a lot of fun.
The downside is the attention the car gets, as it gets old real quick.
I drove my Atom across country from Buffalo to Los Angeles, a memorable trip.
Savagegeese and Jack: two guys not throwing fake, cocaine-fuel laughs in every 8.6 seconds like Doug Demuro.
Besides that, so much respect. I had zero interest in this car and still don't. It was the delivery that said I had to watch this.
PS- Turboski needs a cameo here and there
Thats 100% true!
a jealous alignment guy walks by, uses a simple leatherman's tool and puts your Atom out of alignment in the parking lot.
My cats breath smells like cat food ...
But in all seriousness at 16:30 it’s nice to see Mr. Goose truly enjoying himself as an enthusiast in his own vehicle after all these years of entertaining us with reviews
@ 19:45
owned one for three years, living in Europe. Sold it since i did not want to buy a trailer, and I got tired before I reached the race track.
On the street it gets the most thumbs up of any car I have ever been in, but you reach jailtime speeds so quickly that after a few years I decided it was better to sell it. Miss it a lot
How was dependability, that doesn't mean European BMW standards, that means American Toyota standards.
Did you have any problems with it?
Great video! Very descriptive; I felt I was in the car. Also, I love how you have the car registered in Montana. Very wise!
"the feeling like you're going to loose control of this car, it's going to kill you, is what's very fun" - Mark. SG. - The best words from 2020!
If you’ve had the gift of driving a high power to weight ratio open wheeled race car on a track you’d know that statement was not an exaggeration. Once you start to feel like it’s not going to kill you, you can take it to the limit. And when you feel you can’t die, take it past the limit.
Your vids are never about entertainment and only about education. That’s why I watched this vid regarding a car I have never wanted to own - because you made it.
Explanation, camera work, editing are masterful. Thank you sir.
Shout out to Thallman's!! I get my cars aligned there too! Such stand up dudes. Years ago, I went there to align my BRZ and was more or less clueless, and they helped me understand the basics of aligning, the differences between street and track setups, how corner balancing works, etc.
Where are they located? Planning some suspension upgrades, and I want it done right, with a little extra negative camber.
The vid was NOT long enough! Really enjoyed it!
What I took from this video:
The best part of the car is that it's a driver's car.
The worst part of the car is that it's a driver's car.
It is what it is.
@@MrK133n It ain't what it ain't
@@LucidLegend1984 preach
This is an amazingly intimate video. And also the quality of the audio in the driving segment (with wind from basically every direction) is just fantastic.
Thank you so much for sharing sure is a pleasure to hear the sound of that engine! Merry Christmas!! Stay safe!
You do some very outstanding reviews. This and the one on the 458 are up at the top! Your reviews are much appreciated.
A great video to watch with my brother and father on Christmas day. Thank you for the Christmas present!
Thinking of buying in uk. Thanks for taking the time out to do this, it was very helpful.
That induction noise and turbo whine. This is the best Christmas ever.
Love this. And your conclusion is spot on. I daily-drove a modified Lotus Exige S for seven years, and every day you weigh those pros and cons - how much do I love driving this vs. how much of a pain (from an attention/comfort perspective) is it to drive. If you can afford to keep cars like this as a third or fourth car - where you always have the option of avoiding the cons - I'd absolutely own one just for that sheer thrill that you cannot get from those "other sports cars." But never fool yourself that it is like those other cars. It's not. It's a race car, only technically tamed for the street.
Merry Christmas geese crew! Thanks for all your outstanding videos and reviews!
_Temperature management._ not something I'd fully considered. Super-interesting hearing you talk about it. 👍
Exactly! I've never heard any reviewer cite this variable other than overheating. What is under-heating?!! Fascinating!
I could imagine they kept in mind that on the street there might be leaves getting stuck on the radiator grills, which could significantly reduce cooling efficency.
...On second thought, you can probably just reach back with one hand and remove them. 😄
I do not want to imagine it's overcooled so that tuners can increase engine performance.
(Generally I think considering the car is kind of a special case regarding modern regulations, it would be perfect with an S2000-like engine. Maybe even just a 1.6. Imagine the induction noise next to your ears at 9000 rpm.)
I'm also an Atom owner (Spec Racer) and this rings very true. While I'd love for mine to be street legal to get in more driving, I'd probably hate it on the street most of the time.
"going to be 20 minutes long"
Disappointed, was hoping for an hour, the content on this channel is always top tier
Bro, I'm trying to eat my Xmas dinner here, it's distracting.
Love from UK
Everything you wanted to know about owning and driving an Atom but had nobody to ask! Excellent, excellent, excellent! This car kind of reminds me of the Griffith in the mid-1960 which was a TVR chassis with a 260 Ford V8 in it. The car sold for a tad over $4,000, weighed something like 1,300 lbs, had a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.8" and a theoretical top speed of something like 140. Trouble was it could be very squirrelly to drive because of the power to weight ratio. The car also suffered from too small a radiator due to the lack of space in front of the engine and it tended to overheat constantly.
I've been a passenger in the supercharged version of these, absolutely loved it. Definiately on my dream list. I'm not really fond of the idea of the turbo on these, I prefer listening to the supercharger
Never understood the appeal behind this car until this video. Great upload.
I LOL'd when you said "interior"!
As a owner of a 3RS I think you are spot on in your review . These cars will not allow any lack of focus. But boy do they reward when you get it right . So very worth it !!!!
I stumbled upon your review for the XSE V6 that sold me and ever since then I became a 1st time Camry XSE V6 owner because of how well your videos are made. I enjoy seeing these videos even if I'll never own a car like this.
Happy Holidays to you and your family as well as Jack the behemoth
"The car doesn't drive itself, it actually wants to drive itself off the road." Great line! Looks like a blast to say the least. Well done!
Like dreaming of a nympho girlfriend till you get her. And realize how much work she is 😓
Driving is fun, so is a nympho drive them both hard. .
@@mayshack ok the mental image of cattle prods and bdsm attire floods to my head like a twisted rick and Marty episode with the dragons in bdsm
You are a natural behind the camera. You know your stuff. Great camera work and audio.
I'd buy one in a heartbeat if it was street legal where I live.
I have one of the nicest tracks in North America an hour from where I live.
so it's a safer comfier motorcycle then
@UCePx0yuMBujhLRyrCh4rrsw Paint the wing a bright colour. Cagers can see you much easier than a motorcycle. Quite sure Atom is safer.
Nope. Motorcycles are king when it comes to raw performance and excitement.
@@Lex-Rex WTF that was not the point. It was about a Safety Compromise. If you have a deathwish the ultimate street machine is an Electric SuperBike.
Yeah, I feel like a car-loving biker would live with owning this car better than the average owner.
@@joby602 electric scooters are quite dangerous already. Imagine 60mph without a sound.
One of the best car videos ever made! As a car enthusiast with (car) commitment issues, I really liked how you covered the overall real-world experience that are relevant to owners. The wisdom of "execution is always different than the idea..." is so true - especially when it comes to cars. Thank you for the excellent video... and restoring my faith in the UA-cam car review segment! Subscribed!
I fear my dearest goose will never find his perfect car
I would have to say the closest to a perfect car for Mr. Goose would be the Honda S2000
There is no perfect car. This is great for the track, though I probably wouldn't have the turbocharged one, but a perfect track tool is never going to be great on the street.
@@musguelha14 I think you’re wrong. The perfect car is probably an Acura Integra, close seconds would be s2000, Ariel atom and lotus Elise. But you need to understand the Integra drives in a fwd fashion, and most car enthusiast want RWD. Just my 2 cents.
@@youngb1ood Just as I said, maybe a perfect car for a spirited drive (for you), not a perfect car overall. For a long cross country trip or even just daily driving the Integra is very far from perfect. It's about choosing the tool for the job.
I thought we all come to the conclusion it was the PT Cruiser.
I liked getting a sense of the geography of the area around your shop... seeing the familiar streets and intersections from your videos in relation to your garage was cathartic for me somehow lol
Well done, unbiased. 26 minutes well spent watching. Thank you
Ppl hate the slingshot but is the closest thing to feeling open wheel driving for cheap
Thx for sharing this car with us! Very transparent, all-around take on what ownership is like on an Ariel!
Whatever you do, don't hit a tree with that thing, because you risk splitting an atom. ;)
Head ass
Always enjoy your in-depth overviews. Many of us will probably never own these sorts of cars, so it's fun to learn about them in ways only an owner could! (That said, this is a bucket list car for me!)
Merry Christmas, I wish there was an Ariel Atom from Santa on its way.
Thank you for the in depth information. As one who has always desired Atom ownership, this video brought to light things I hadn't considered. What an amazing automobile.
"this is not a race car"
No.
Is racecar.
I drove a 22 year old car. Maruti 800. A direct linkage to the gearbox. Pinion rack steering wheel. And no abs. It never had performance but you could feel the road! New cars are so much better in refinement, safety and power. I guess this is the car with both haha. Awesome video. No one does it like this!
Who cares if it has Montana plates. Mr. Goose probably did it as a joke but even if not, the man sticks it to us every way it can, why not save a few bucks if you can. I’d love to own an Atom someday🤞.
At $105,000, I'll spring for a GTR.
Johnny Bravo the atom wouldn’t be my first choice for a street car, but I’d love to have one as a part of my “dream collection” to use as a track toy and occasional canyon runner.
Montana mostly for vehicle registration
great video Goose Man. I'm an insurance agent and i appreciate you showing which company will insure it and at what cost. I've never come across a customer with an Atom, but it's good to know, just in case.
5 point harness (and thus no belt force limiters) but no helmet w/ a HANS device is a questionable choice…
As a. Motorcycle rider, I totally agree. You are basically driving a car frame with all the mechanicals and a lousy windshield.
@@HockeyVictory66 That’s a concern too, but I’m mostly worried about his neck. When you’re strapped into a seat solidly and tightly, the G-Forces on your head in case of an impact can snap it. That’s what the HANS devices prevent (and those attach to a helmet).
Can someone explain this comment please. It seems to have to do with safety.
@@bigh8121 Like I wrote above: when you‘re fixed into your seat with a 4 or 5 point harness, your body can‘t move during an impact. Your head can, tho, and at dozens of g‘s, it imparts a LOT of force on your neck when it snaps forward. This can break your neck, and will most certainly at least injure you.
HANS (head and neck support) devices are therefore mandated in motorsport nowadays, they tie your helmet to a collar around your shoulders, neck and chest and stop the heat from moving to far forward, thus protecting the neck. They require a helmet to attach to, tho, so you can’t wear them w/o one.
@@Runoratsu Thank you for this informations. It's appreciated
No need to apologize for long content when the content is good. Fantastic explanation of what this experience is like
Was gonna buy one until you told me there was no piano black. Huge turn off, I think I’ll stick to my last generation Escalade
I like the shot at 22:14 where it shows the reality of being stuck in traffic with that awesome car. I appreciate that small detail
Hope you make one for your lc500 after time.
This was a FANTASTIC in-depth owner experience video! Thanks!
Merry Christmas Daddy Goose
Thanks for this most thorough overview. If I ever had any thoughts about maybe, someday getting an Ariel Atom, I no longer do. There’s a bunch of folks nearby who proudly dive into the icy waters off Coney Island every New Year’s Day. I don’t believe I’ll be joining them either.
Montana plates. Haha.
Emissions testing or lack thereof.
yeah I didn't think they had that Montana LLC Supercar money
@@louiearmstrong Registering in Montana is a hell of a lot cheaper than other states. You pay less than half of what you would in other states. In some, you pay a fraction. Of course, there are caveats such as living/working in the state.
i like these straightforward realistic reviews. no bullshit.
19:45 did you just say bruh ? 😂 please make a twitter account so I can tag you in memes
Came to the comments after he said that. Seemed really out of character, lmao.
@@alphaspartan yep 😂
Pretty sure he ate a bug some how, and he just didn't admit it lmfaoo
@@HowellDiesel i was thinking somethig got in his mouth too.
@@firstnamelastname-zo5gd nah he just caught himself off guard and turned his stomach a bit I think, you can even hear in the seconds before he says it
Thanks for posting this! I couldn't see owning one but sure would like to rent one for a track day or two! Hearing that turbo spool up and seeing the blazing acceleration is truly unforgettable. Thanks again Sir savagegeese...
LC500 is coming... :)))
A brilliant dissertation; much the best that I've seen.
This video reminds me of the Mc rib... it only comes around every so often and you know what you’re getting. ...well pretty much...
No human meat.
The McRib is absolutely dog shit. The exact opposite of this video.
Totally unlike the Atom, the McRib always has horrible alignment.
you guys made the Ariel atom better.. i dont own one but i'm a big fan.. just an amazing little go cart.. i love the fact that it s running on a simple Honda engine
“I will wear gloves, not because I’m cool...” lmao Merry Christmas
Complements on making the quickest 22min video I've watched in a while...had my attention the whole time.
"Owning and Selling" . . . . selling? :O
Running down the list here, myself as a semi novice semi amateur, you can really respect his experience with track driving. He's a car guy who spent more time modifying cars for the purpose of track driving vs a guy like me who modifies just to go fast and keep throwing parts at it cause it's fun. The parts list is insane. Decently priced stuff (lol more like fancy) good running hardware. You want this car if you have one of those fancy homes built right on a track and all you gotta do is beat on it. Super clean Mark. I'm glad you got to enjoy it (wink) for the time you had it. Color me shocked you didnt have penske shocks on it
Montana plates? Someone is avoiding taxes
More likely avoiding an inspection for being street legal.
That thing is an explosive beast under acceleration. Thanks for taking us along for the drive!
It's a Christmas gift from Savagegeese to us!
The engine sound was a blessing from the lord! Absolute symphony!
22:18 Owning and selling?
He said on a recent Q&A he will list it on Bring A Trailer in the near future
@@ThatRosco458 ah ok
My xmas is already turning for the better thanks to the video so I had to subscribe.
Sick areola atom bro, what's your lap times on the RING with it?
Thank you for this video. I'm quickly realizing why the S2000 and MX5 are so good. I'm now looking at a 124 Spider Abarth. I'm at my threshold with a 4C and that's not nearly as spartan as the Ariel Atom 3.
Merry Christmas, fellow geese!
It is always good when someone owns a special car and you get the good bad and the ugly and everthing else tht comes with ownership good luck on your next amazing ride
Merry Xmas gents!
Loved the level of detail in this video.
Montana plates hahaha
Taxes bro. But seriously, an Atom is relatively inexpensive.
Business write off.
Actually it was due to titling issues. Montana is one of the few states that will title a Ariel atom, morgan or caterham as a street legal car.
@@rhull3939 If he lives in Chicago, his sales tax is 10% That atom is over $100k
This is the way
This is the reason for me to watch your videos. It's so trustfully, cause its your car but you can give us the pros and cons realisticly, is not bias.
I would like if you a similar videos to the BAC mono
I've got a 1997 Honda Accord and a box of half eaten double stuffed oreos ill trade you for it.
Awesome video. Definitely entertaining to me. Thanks for conveying the theatre of every aspect of the drive. The induction and blow-off sound is wicked!
Why the Montana plate? Can't afford cost of ownership in Illinois?
Loser comment of the year. Good job, squirt.
@@driveshift Says the geriatric with a MySpace link in their profile. lol
Montana is one of the few states that will title a atom, morgan or caterham from new. Which if you want to drive the atom as a street vehicle is one of the many issues.
Great straightforward attitude. Good luck with the sale!
Who's turn is it to mention the Montana plates?
Thank you so much for that video on the Ariel Atom. I have always wanted one and wondered what it is like to own and drive one. Now that I know, I probably won't get one even though I love the car and its purist driving qualities. I'll stick to my Lotus for now and enjoy track days and driving weekends. Thanks for the info and all the best for the new year. Regards, Jim.
Awesome video Mark. I loved feeling the theater of sounds in the cockpit.
Love the detail you provide. Any chance we will see a review of the new Ariel Atom 4?