ARIEL ATOM 2 2006 Owners Manual

Ariel Atom Owner ________________________________________

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Copyright © 2006
Brammo Motorsports
All rights reserved
Printed in the United States
The terms “Ariel Atom 2”, “Ariel Atom”, and the Ariel Atom emblem are registered trademarks of the Arie l Motor
Company. All photographs in this manual are the pro perty of Brammo Motorsports, LLC.

Published by
Brammo Motorsports, LLC
695 A Mistletoe Road
Ashland, Oregon 97520
www.brammo.com

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BRAMMO MOTORSPORTS, LLC
Brammo Motorsports, LLC is the United States manufacturer of the Ariel Atom 2. Leveraging digital tools at
every step of production, Brammo Motorsports has sought to refine manufacturing processes to produce the
highest quality parts true to the Ariel Motor Company and Simon Saunder’s design. Brammo Motorsports
takes great pride in providing high quality component s for your vehicle. We are confident that if your vehicle is
maintained correctly, you will enjoy many hours of sa fe and pleasurable driving.



Contact Brammo Motorsports at 541-482-9555 Customer Service & Parts: ext. 307 Service Department: ext. 308
Sales & Marketing: ext. 318
Email: [email protected]

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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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NON-LIABILITY OF MANUFACTURER
The purchaser of the vehicle assumes full liability for the safe construction and operation of the Ariel Atom 2
whether the vehicle was assembled by the purchaser, a thi rd party garage, or by Brammo Motorsports, LLC.

The Ariel Atom is a high performance vehicle intended for track use. Construction of high performance vehicles
involves inherent risks in materials selection, systems d esign, and vehicle construction. Operation of high
performance vehicles involves inherent risks associated wit h exercising materials, designs, and assemblies at
the limits of performance constraints. The operator’s i ndividual characteristics and techniques will contribute
notably to the performance of the vehicle and the stre ss placed on designs, materials, and construction.

Ultimately, decisions regarding the safety of the vehicl e are made by the owner or operator. By purchasing th e
vehicle, the owner accepts full responsibility for the saf e design, materials selection, construction, and
operation of the vehicle and relieves Brammo Motorspor ts, LLC of any and all liability for any and all injury or
death associated with any aspect of the vehicle.
This manual contains the current information at the tim e of printing. Brammo Motorsports, LLC reserves the
right to make changes to the product after the print ing of this manual without notice.

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USING THIS MANUAL
The Ariel Atom 2 Owner’s Manual provides you with an overview of the primary compone nts and suggested
general maintenance of your vehicle. Each vehicle may be equipped differently, depending on the options you
selected when you “built” your Atom. If the manual do es not provide needed information about your vehicle,
please contact Brammo Motorsports for assistance.
Your Atom is equipped with either a General Motors (GM) Ecotec LSJ, or a Honda K20A Engine .
Information on a page, or in a section, pertaining sp ecifically to either the GM or the Honda engine will be
clearly indicated.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION


Read this manual before driving your vehicle. Some of the information needs
ongoing and close attention and is labeled as follows:
NOTES indicate a unique comment or explanation. They will b e written in italics. WARNINGS & CAUTIONS are in red, and/or are labeled with a
symbol.

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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 LAYOUT