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Old 12-17-2007, 10:59 AM
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I drove down from Seattle to Napa yesterday. Saw an Atom going North on I-5 in Southern Or. Man it looked cold. Snowmobile suit and helmet.
Old 12-17-2007, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by mooty
that was trackmasters?
Yes it was, 7/21/07.
Old 12-17-2007, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by dp35
You might see mooty in this Atom video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvdilDQ-XBI
Great video Darin! I like how the camera shows your feet. You need to find or create a way to keep the mic wind-noise free though. In my convertible I've used the trunk which acts as a type of sound chamber for the exhaust note, but in an atom it must be a challenge!
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That video was fun. Fast friggin driver.
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Originally Posted by Schmidts Cat
Great video Darin! I like how the camera shows your feet. You need to find or create a way to keep the mic wind-noise free though. In my convertible I've used the trunk which acts as a type of sound chamber for the exhaust note, but in an atom it must be a challenge!
I've had slightly better luck with another camcorder, its HD and has a remote mic. But even with the remote mic, I'm yet to find a really quiet place for it on the Atom. The other problem I'm having with that camera's video, is that I'm unable to edit or post it, yet.
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it is not a supercar
Old 12-17-2007, 07:07 PM
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To be a supercar requires more than exclusivity, expensive paint color options and a high price tag.

It should have extensive use of lightweight construction with lots of titanium and carbon fiber, a sophisticated SLA suspension system front and rear and at least be laid out in a mid-engine configuration like a racing car.

A Ferrari Enzo and a Mc Laren F1 come to mind, not a steel bodied, rear engine, Mac Pherson strut front suspension GT3 RS.
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.not a supercar... who cares. It is a great track car and at least on that day the fastest by far.



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