weight ARIEL ATOM 2 2006 Owners Manual
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SPECIFICATION OVERVIEW
Engine Type:
General Motors: GM Ecotec LSJ
Honda : K20A
Transmission:
General Motors: 5-speed synchromesh with limited slip differential
Honda: 6-speed synchromesh with limited slip differential
Vehicle Capacity: 2 people
Safety Harness Restrictions: Individuals must be over 88 lbs (40 kg) and over 4 ft . 11 in. (150 cm) tall
Curb Weight: 1350 lbs (612.36 kg)
Body: Fiberglass composite, or carbon fiber composite
Suspension Type: Multilink Independent with pushrod actuation
Wheel Size: Front: 15 x 7.0 in. + 35 mm offset, Rear: 16 x 7.0 in. + 38 mm offset
Tire Pressure: (recommended) 18 PSIG Front, 20 PSIG Rear
Fuel Type/Capacity: Premium fuel, 9.7 gallons (36.7 liters)
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VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
If the vehicle ride height must be adjusted, you must use the spring platform/perch on the shock body instead
of the suspension pushrod. This is also the proper method for adjusting corner weighting during suspension
set-up. Adjusting ride height with the pushrod will ne gatively affect your vehicle's suspension and bellcrank
geometry.
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DAMPER ADJUSTMENT
Your Ariel Atom comes with one of three damper options: (1) Rebound Adjustable, (2) Compression/Rebound
Adjustable, or (3) Compression/Rebound Dial Adjustable. Your vehicle will arrive to you with dampers set and
vehicle corner weighted from the factory. Adjusting t he suspension will require you to re-corner weight the
vehicle and should only be done for fine-tuning or pe rsonal driving preferences.