ad blue ARIEL ATOM 2 2006 Owners Manual

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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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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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ENGINE MOUNT SPECIFICATIONS
GM engine mount torque

Front & rear: M12 x 1.75
40 ft-lbs
Right side: M12 x 1.75
40 ft-lbs

Honda engine mount torque


Front & rear: 12 x 1.25mm
47 ft-lbs
Right side: 10 x 1.25mm
33 ft-lbs Note: Engine bolts, for both engine types, are coated wi th blue “thread lock” at the factory.

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Ariel Atom Standard Paint Codes

COLOR
DESCRIPTION MFG PART NUMBER
Brammo Silver Chassis
(Touch Up Paint Color) Valspar 3335324 GM 12/9301 1984-1986 Flat Black found on
Suspension Components Duplicolor DA1603 Semi-Gloss Black Brammo Black Body
Panels BASF Diamont Black D403 Brammo Blue Body
Panels
Valspar
Universal Intermix, Color Base 33-L1807 converted from No. 840
Brammo Green Body
Panels TBD Brammo Orange Body
Panels Valspar 333A4632 Brammo Red Body Panels Glasurit 55 SRO40-50 Stock N
o. 577980
Brammo Yellow Body
Panels Valspar 333Y1129L Custom Chassis Color Custom Body Panel Color