brake ARIEL ATOM 2 2006 Owners Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Non-Liability of Manufacturer.................................................................................................... 1
Using This Manual.................................. .................................................................................... 2
Specification Overview ............................. ................................................................................. 3
Vehicle Layout ..................................... ....................................................................................... 4
Dash Layout........................................ ........................................................................................ 5
Safety Harnesses ................................... ................................................................................. 6-7
On-board Extinguisher System ....................... .......................................................................... 8
Start Sequence ..................................... ...................................................................................... 9
Shift Patterns ..................................... ......................................................................................... 10
Vehicle Run-in Procedures .......................... .............................................................................. 11
Brake Bedding Procedures ........................... ............................................................................ 12
Jack Points ........................................ ......................................................................................... 13
Jacking up the Car ................................. .................................................................................... 14
Tie Down Points for Transporting Your Ariel Atom ... .............................................................. 15
Brake Packages..................................... ................................................................................ 16-20
Parking Brake Adjustments.......................... ........................................................................ 21-22
Tire & Wheel Maintenance ........................... .............................................................................. 23
Wheels ............................................. ........................................................................................... 24
Drivetrains ........................................ ..................................................................................... 25-28
Engine Mount Specifications ........................ ............................................................................ 29
Electrical Specifications .......................... .................................................................................. 30
Fuse Panels ........................................ ................................................................................... 31-34

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fluid Levels & Types for GM Engines....................................................................................... 35
Fluid Levels & Types for Honda Engines ............. .................................................................... 36
GM Oil Dipstick/Fill Locations ..................... .............................................................................. 37
Honda Oil Dipstick/Fill Locations.................. ............................................................................ 38
Dip Stick Indicator for Honda Engines .............. ....................................................................... 39
Adding & Changing Engine Coolant ................... ................................................................. 40-42
Transmission Oil ................................... ..................................................................................... 43
Body Panel Removal & Installation.................. ......................................................................... 44
Air Filter Removal & Installation .................. ........................................................................ 45-46
Suspension Adjustments ............................. ............................................................................. 47
A-Arm Adjustment................................... ................................................................................... 48
Vehicle Ride Height Adjustment ..................... .......................................................................... 49
Damper Adjustment .................................. ................................................................................. 50
Seat Adjustments ................................... .................................................................................... 51
Tow Points ......................................... ......................................................................................... 52
Maintenance Schedules .............................. .......................................................................... 53-58
GM Engine Replacement Part Information ............. ............................................................. 59-60
Honda Engine Replacement Part Information .......... ........................................................... 61-62
Brake Pad Options .................................. .............................................................................. 63-66
Standard Paint Codes .............................. .................................................................................... 67
Service Notes ...................................... .................................................................................. 68-70
Track Notes ........................................ ................................................................................... 71-73

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DASH LAYOUT



The LCD panel includes readings for the total mileage , the trip odometer, the water temperature and the fuel
gauge. The fuel gauge will flash when the tank is app roaching empty. The panel settings are pre-programmed.
If you wish to modify the default settings, please con tact Brammo Motorsports for programming instructions.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with non-canceling tur n signals, they must be cancelled manually.
1. Tachometer
2. Immobilizer
3. Charge System Warning
4. Parking Brake Indicator
5. Left Turn Signal
6. High Beam Indicator Light
7. Right Turn Signal
8. Lighting Indicator
9. Oil Pressure W arning
10. Speedometer
11. Turn Signal Switch
12. Horn
13. Engine Start Button
14. Ignition Power Switch
15. Emergency Flashers Button
16. Fog/Rain/Light
17. Marker/Lighting Selector/High
Beams
18. LCD Panel
19. Dash Programming Button

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ON-BOARD EXTINQUISHER SYSTEM

If you have chosen the on-board extinguisher system, th e fire extinguisher bottle is located under the dash,
at the longitudinal midline of the car, and is placed horizontally and perpendicular to the long axis, abo ve
the parking brake pull mechanism.
There are two pull handles for the extinguisher. Th e safety crew handle is located on the windscreen base
at the right side of the car ahead of the mirror base . The driver’s handle is between the instrument panel
and the parking brake handle.
The pull handles are marked
“FIRE”
and include a safety pin with a blue flag attached.
Before driving your vehicle, check the gauge on your extinguisher to ensure that it is fully charged.
Please refer to the Safecraft Installation Suggestions and Hints documents included in your Ariel Atom
Owner’s Packet.





Driver’s extinguisher pull handle Safety crew ’s extinguisher pull handle

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VEHICLE RUN-IN PROCEDURES
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in; however, it will perform better in the long run if you follow
these guidelines: Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (800 km).
Do not make full-throttle starts.
Do not exceed 5,000 engine RPM.
Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.

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BRAKE BEDDING PROCEDURES


Your Ariel Atom 2 will be delivered with set-up, test ing, and checks already completed by the factory; howeve r,
the braking system will still need to be completely bed ded-in before any high speed or very hard deceleration is
attempted. Refer to the following schedule for brake bed-in procedures.

The first 10 miles (16 km): Light braking from 50–60 MPH (80-96 km/h) down to 30 MPH (48 km/h). Perform
this protocol for five iterations allowing time for th e brakes to cool between iterations. Avoid any high sp eed
stops down to zero. Braking from high speeds heats the d isc surface while the interior remains cool and
contributes to warping before the brakes are fully bedd ed.

The first 10-100 miles (16-160 km): Increase braking pressure from about 60 MPH (96 km/h ) to zero.
Observe for the area around the mounting bolts to tu rn light blue. This coloration indicates correct heat soak is
being achieved. Avoid full stops from 70 plus MPH (11 2 km/h).

The first 100-200 miles (160-322 km): Gradually increase brake pressure coming to full stops more rapidly
than during the previous step. After this point, full braking from speed should be p ossible without warping the
discs or experiencing unusual vibration.
For track day use:
Warm, but do not overheat, the brakes during the wa rm up lap(s).
Allow the brakes to cool during a “cool down” lap at the end of the session.
Do not leave your foot on the brake after stopping in the paddock area following braking from high spee ds.
This action would create a “hot spot” and contribute to warping the rotors.

NOTE: To avoid warping, avoid excessive or uneven heating of the rotors.

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BRAKE PACKAGES
Your Atom is equipped with one of the following bra ke packages:

Base Floating calipers front & rear with 10.3 in. front v entilated rotor and 10.3 in. rear ventilated rotor.

Sport Wilwood Dynalite 4 piston caliper front and floating PBR caliper rear, with 10.3 in. front
ventilated rotor and 10.3 in. rear ventilated rotor .

Track Wilwood Dynalite 4 piston caliper front & rear calipe r and parking brake caliper with 11 in. front
two-piece ventilated rotor and 11 in. two-piece venti lated rotor.

Race Alcon 4 piston caliper front & rear with 11 in. front two-piece slotted & ventilated rotor, and 11 in.
rear two-piece slotted & ventilated rotor.

Brake pads should be inspected before every track event to ensure that there has been no pad damage,
thickness issues, or deterioration.
The brake rotors should be replaced when their thickn ess decreases to 19mm, when pulsation is noted, or
if cracking or other physical damage is found during in spection. Additionally, the brake pads should be
replaced when replacing the rotors.


Check brake fluid levels often. Some decrease is to be expected as the pads wear. Additionally, the brake
lines should be checked for rubbing or scraping.

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PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT


There are two adjustment points on your vehicle’s par king brake assembly, the parking brake actuator and th e
cable slack. Refer to the photos on the following page . To adjust the assembly:

1. Place chocks or blocks in front and in back of the fr ont wheels to prevent the car from rolling.
2. Place the parking brake handle in the forward-most position and put the car in neutral.
3. Jack up the rear of your Atom until the rear whee ls are clear of the ground.
4. Place safety stands under the car.
5. Ensure that the car is stable.
6. Make sure that there is a little slack in the cables where they exit their covers at the rear of the car near
the rear axle.
7. Take a 1/4 in. Allen wrench and turn the internal hex bolt in the center of the large end of the parking
brake application lever clockwise until the wheel cannot be turned by hand. (Track & Race package.)
8. Turn the Allen bolt counter-clockwise about 1/16 of a turn. At this point the parking brake is initialized
and the cables can be adjusted.
9. Loosen the locknut on the cable housings with a 9/16 in. wrench and screw the adjuster barrel counter-
clockwise until there is less than 1/2 in. of vertical sla ck in the cable.
10. Tighten the locknut while holding the cable housi ng stable with a 1/2 in. wrench.

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GM FUSE PANELS (Without Master Battery Switch)
Fuse Box 1
Fuse Box 2
Relays

Fuse # Rating Description Relays

Fuse # Rating Description
F1 30A Battery F1 20A Ignition

R1
After Cool F2 15A Brake Light R1
Starter
F2 15A Fuel Pump
F3 15A Light Switch F3 20A High Beam
R2
Power Train F4 20A Power Point R2
Cooling Fan F4 20A Low Beam
F5 10A ALDL F5
No Fuse
R3
F6 10A ECM Battery R3
High
Beam F6 15A Power Train
F7 10A Hazard F7 15A BU Lamp
Switch &
Master Lube
R4
F8 15A Horn R4
Low
Beam
F8 2A Dash
F9 F9 15A Run Lights
R5
F10 R5
Fuel
Pump F10 15A Turn Signal

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GM FUSE PANELS (With Master Battery Switch)
Fuse Box 1
Fuse Box 2
Relays

Fuse # Rating Description Relays

Fuse # Rating Description
F1 30A Battery F1 20A Ignition

R1
After Cool F2 15A Brake Light R1
Starter
F2 15A Fuel Pump
F3 15A Light Switch F3 20A High Beam
R2
Power Train F4 20A Power Point R2
Cooling Fan F4 20A Low Beam
F5 10A ALDL F5 10A ECU Battery
R3
F6 No Fuse R3
High
Beam F6 15A Power Train
F7 10A Hazard F7 15A BU Lamp
Switch &
Master Lube
R4
F8 15A Horn R4
Low
Beam
F8 20A Dash
F9 F9 15A Run Lights
R5
F10 R5
Fuel
Pump F10 15A Turn Signal