Sonic7
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 08:16 PM |
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The all new 'Atomic' from MEV
MEV has anounced a new offering the 'Atomic' a single seat, Motorcycle powered, super light (targeted 450 BHP/ton)
So what dose everyone think ? Could be my next project ?
For more info check out http://www.mevltd.co.uk/atomicgallery.html
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A1
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 08:18 PM |
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wow! thats rather nice! would like to have a go in one
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 08:18 PM |
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I think its somehow ugly but damn cool - i want one (i think!!!) 
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StevieB
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 08:26 PM |
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I like it a lot - the bare simplicity of it and selfishness of single seat.
What's the specs?
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matt.c
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 08:27 PM |
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Think thats going on my xmas list.
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mr henderson
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 08:32 PM |
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I really like MEV stuff, it's innovative and a damn good price for what it is. If I was looking to buy a kit it would be one of theirs, probably
the Sonic
John
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Daimo_45
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 08:37 PM |
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Not keen on a front mounted fuel tank
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cloudy
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 08:40 PM |
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Love the look and ethos behind it! Would be interested in making one for sure - I do have some concern that the passenger compartment is the
derforming structure if struck from behind as you can see!
www.warnercars.com
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 08:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cloudy
Love the look and ethos behind it! Would be interested in making one for sure - I do have some concern that the passenger compartment is the
derforming structure if struck from behind as you can see!
That'll be why the fuel tank is in the front then. It's so you protect
it in a rear end shunt.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 09:12 PM |
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I like that a lot 
I dont like the exhaust tho'
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lsdweb
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 09:23 PM |
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I'm not sure that the roll hoop would satisfy scrutineers if you wanted to compete in it!
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smart51
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 09:28 PM |
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If the seat is offset to one side, why is the roll hoop central?
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MikeR
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 09:35 PM |
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I like the principle and applaud them for giving it ago but ....
The rear roll hoop is just for show & that chassis doesn't look to my very untrained eye as being very strong.
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tegwin
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 09:43 PM |
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It looks like a F750 racer chassis...
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Would the last person who leaves the country please switch off the lights and close the door!
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tomprescott
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 09:49 PM |
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That mev is ugly as sin, that f750racer on the other hand......nice!
I think the atom has got it right for the minimalist bodywork but still good looking - ditto the warner r4/motoleira, that mev though, not to my
taste.....
450bhp per tonnes sounds like a lively beast, I'd end up killing myself too quickly!
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tegwin
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 09:55 PM |
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that f750racer on the other hand......nice
Technically when I fitted the ZX9R engine it stopped being an F750 car and became lethal....
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Staple balls
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 10:19 PM |
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That mev looks horrible, I wonder if it's based off a lego model.
The F750 jobber on the other hand. WANT.
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iscmatt
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| posted on 30/3/09 at 11:27 PM |
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Glad i wasn't the only that wasn't to keen on the mevs looks!
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Guinness
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| posted on 31/3/09 at 06:42 AM |
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I like the MEV. I think I'd ask them to redesign the roll bar though. A side impact bar on the drivers side, a petty strut from the engine
side down to near the engine and offset it to behind the drivers seat.
Wonder how much the kits will be?
Mike
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 31/3/09 at 07:12 AM |
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I applaud a company trying something different especially now during this uncertain ecconomic climate but the looks just don't float my boat.
I'd much prefer James's Warner design
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 31/3/09 at 12:53 PM |
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Had another look at it over dinner and it's strangely starting to grow on me.
Wonder what the kit price is?
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Sonic7
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| posted on 31/3/09 at 06:01 PM |
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While I confess to not being a structural engineer. I would like to remind everyone that the world renowned road going ‘Aerial Atom’ has a similar
centre roll hoop and it has no back stays at all! and is generally accepted as the benchmark that all other exo skeleton cars are judged by.
As a MEV Sonic 7 builder and owner I am somewhat bias towards MEV products. What I can advise from personal experience is that MEV are extremely
fastidious with regard to there design and development process, as it was last year when visiting there factory in Mansfield that I had the
opportunity to thumb through of a detailed 15 page Structural Engineering Analysis Report by a Reputable Structural Engineer of the Sonics rear
suspension that when a long way to convincing me to part with my hard earned money and embark on a Sonic 7 build. Not that many Kit car manufactures
are prepared to fork out there profits on what some people would consider luxuries. (I view as necessities, if its my life on the line)
As for the looks that is very much a personal choice, but I certainly would be interested in a test drive, as I feel this may be a true road going
track day tool of the future.
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mongrelwestie
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| posted on 1/4/09 at 10:20 AM |
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spoke to mev this morning and they are saying the somprehensive kit will cost 4500 and if ordered now would be ready for august if all goes to plan
with the final developement.
time to sell mine and move on i think
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kb58
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| posted on 1/4/09 at 01:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Sonic7
...a detailed 15 page Structural Engineering Analysis Report by a Reputable Structural Engineer.
Reminds me of the tabloid headline, "Famous Psychic's Head Explodes." Without a name it's hard to assign a value to said
engineer's opinion.
[Edited on 4/1/09 by kb58]
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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cloudy
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| posted on 1/4/09 at 01:58 PM |
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<devils advocate> I wonder if it's the same reputable structural engineer that signed off the rocket harness mounts?
[Edited on 1/4/09 by cloudy]
www.warnercars.com
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