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Team Dynamic

 

 

 

Team Dynamic

 

           

Dymag

 

Pro Race 1.2   

 

 

Pro Race 2.0 

12-Spoke 

 

 

 

5-Spoke “webbed ends” 

 

5-Spoke Magnesium   

 

15 x 7 +35mm offset   

 

15 x 7 +35mm offset   

 

15 x 7 +35mm offset 

16 x 7 +38mm offset   

 

16 x 7 +38mm offset   

 

16 x 8 +38mm offset 

Wheel nut type: M12 x 1.5mm 

Wheel nut type: M12 x 1.5mm 

Wheel nut type: M12 x 1.5mm 

Lug nut torque: 80 ft-lbs 

 

Lug nut torque: 80 ft-lbs 

 

Lug nut torque: 80 ft-lbs 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  

Summary of Contents for 2006 Ariel Atom 2

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Page 2: ...___________ Contact Information ______________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________________ Vehicle PIN _____________________________________________ Immobilizer S...

Page 3: ...es The terms Ariel Atom 2 Ariel Atom and the Ariel Atom emblem are registered trademarks of the Ariel Motor Company All photographs in this manual are the property of Brammo Motorsports LLC Published...

Page 4: ...hest quality parts true to the Ariel Motor Company and Simon Saunder s design Brammo Motorsports takes great pride in providing high quality components for your vehicle We are confident that if your v...

Page 5: ...ystem 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 Packa...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...cteristics and techniques will contribute notably to the performance of the vehicle and the stress placed on designs materials and construction Ultimately decisions regarding the safety of the vehicle...

Page 8: ...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 specifically to either the GM...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...4 VEHICLE LAYOUT...

Page 11: ...instructions NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with non canceling turn signals they must be cancelled manually 1 Tachometer 2 Immobilizer 3 Charge System Warning 4 Parking Brake Indicator 5 Left Turn...

Page 12: ...not limited to Wearing adjusting and releasing the racing harness Anchorage locations and geometries Belt routing Overview of the Anti Submarining Mechanism ASM Care and maintenance of the harnesses R...

Page 13: ...Shoulder Belt 3 Lap Belt 6 point Schroth Competition harness FIA and SCCA approved Anti Submarining belts included 2 Standard 4 point Belts 4 point harness Anti Submarining technology sewn into shoul...

Page 14: ...le 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...

Page 15: ...gnition is on the system will still be armed To unarm the system wave the key fob in range of the transponder antennae 2 in diagram The light will go off and the car is then able to start After you ki...

Page 16: ...10 SHIFT PATTERNS...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...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 turn light blue This coloration indicates correct heat soak is being achi...

Page 19: ...the front of the vehicle the mounting point where the front of the lower A arm attaches to the frame is the preferred jacking point At the rear of the vehicle the lower horizontal tube is the preferr...

Page 20: ...finish Procedures 1 Position the floor jack directly under the front lower A arm bushing bracket 2 Locate the jack stands on right and left sides of car directly under the longitudal tube of lower cha...

Page 21: ...15 TIE DOWN POINTS FOR TRANSPORTING YOUR ARIEL ATOM...

Page 22: ...entilated 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...

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Page 27: ...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...

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Page 29: ...tread wear before every track event A wide range of wear patterns are possible due to different driving conditions If you are losing traction it may be time to change the tires Suspension settings may...

Page 30: ...ends 5 Spoke Magnesium 15 x 7 35mm offset 15 x 7 35mm offset 15 x 7 35mm offset 16 x 7 38mm offset 16 x 7 38mm offset 16 x 8 38mm offset Wheel nut type M12 x 1 5mm Wheel nut type M12 x 1 5mm Wheel nut...

Page 31: ...power and 200 ft lbs of torque GM Ecotec 2 0 Liter DOHC with Sequential Fuel Injection Stage 1 Bore 86 00 mm Stroke 86 00 mm with 9 5 1 compression ratio 230 Horsepower and 205 ft lbs of torque GM Eco...

Page 32: ...uise control electronics for greater overall performance and drivability The Ecotec 2 0L SC engine is built with a six quart oil sump and a crankshaft driven pump A block mounted oil cooler or optiona...

Page 33: ...ied out at GM having to pass all of the dynamometer and vehicle tests traditionally run by various GM organizations worldwide including the most severe trials Coinciding with the rollout of the Ecotec...

Page 34: ...l Fuel Injection Bore 86 00 mm Stroke 86 00 mm with 11 5 1 compression ratio 245 horsepower 163 ft lbs of torque Honda Supercharged DOHC with Sequential Fuel Injection Bore 86 00 mm Stroke 86 00 mm wi...

Page 35: ...rque 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...

Page 36: ...ype LTR5GP NGK PK16PR P11 ND LTR51X 11 NGK PT16VR13 ND or equivalent Spark Plugs in Honda Engines Gap 0 039 0 043 in 1 0 1 1mm Recommended torque 15 ft lbs 20 Nm Service Inspect before every track eve...

Page 37: ...31 FUSES Fuse box locations...

Page 38: ...l 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 H...

Page 39: ...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 Hig...

Page 40: ...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 ECM R3 Cooling Fan F6 10A ECM Battery R3 High Bea...

Page 41: ...395 L Supercharger after cooler coolant 2 in apx below the filler cap when hot Front lower A arm ball joint grease As needed Fluid types GM engines Engine oil Mobil 1 Synthetic 5 30 Transmission oil...

Page 42: ...r Fuel tank capacity 9 7 gallons 36 7 L Cooling system capacity 2 75 gallons 10 395 L Front lower A arm ball joint grease As needed Fluid types Honda engines Engine oil 5 30 Conventional oil Transmiss...

Page 43: ...37 GM ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK FILL LOCATIONS For Atoms with GM engines the dipstick is located just forward of the right rear wheel...

Page 44: ...38 HONDA ENGINE OIL FILL LOCATIONS For Atoms with Honda engines it may be necessary to unbolt the coolant reservoir to access the oil filler...

Page 45: ...OR HONDA ENGINES Due to the Honda engine s tilted positioning the dip stick for the oil tank was modified There are customized holes drilled in the dip stick at 1 2 in 12 7 mm and at 1 in 25 4 mm for...

Page 46: ...ing procedures 1 Refer to the Fluid Levels Types section on pages 35 36 for your engine s specifications Dilute coolant 50 50 coolant to water if the product comes un diluted 2 Carefully remove the 1...

Page 47: ...that this has occurred 10 Release the pressure VERY SLOWLY at the tank 11 Fill the tank again to the center seam level 12 Check the copper air bleed fitting at the radiator to be sure the radiator is...

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Page 49: ...lug and is located below the left axle Both plugs require the use of an 8mm hex wrench to remove or install Honda Engines The transaxle fill level indicator plug for the Honda engine is on the left si...

Page 50: ...d rotate the fastener one quarter turn counter clockwise then pull out gently Some of the washers come with a retainer and some do not For washers that are not retained be sure to collect the washers...

Page 51: ...the four 1 4 turn fasteners holding the airbox cover to the engine cover and remove the body panel Remove the three fasteners securing the intake snorkel assembly and you will find the air filter unde...

Page 52: ...uctions and then remove the air filter retaining clip after the snorkel is removed This step will not require any tools NOTE The Filtercharger element must be cleaned and serviced with K N cleaner and...

Page 53: ...mm 5 25 in from lowest part of A arm pivot 106 35 mm 4 1875 in from bottom center of rear most chassis tube under transmission Camber 1 degree 1 degree 15 mins Toe 1 mm 040 in toe out each side 1 5 mm...

Page 54: ...on both the front and rear upper A arms for use in adjusting wheel camber The same mechanism can be found at the rear lower A arm for toe adjustment The adjustment thimbles are secured with lock nuts...

Page 55: ...ust 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...

Page 56: ...ssion 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 the suspension will require yo...

Page 57: ...lows the seat to move to the desired location Bench Seats The bench seat is bolted to the frame with four bolts There are four different seat locations To remove the bench seat you will need a ratchet...

Page 58: ...INTS The tow hooks are designed for track use only If your car came equipped with tow hooks they are the recommended points to tow the vehicle They should not be used as tie down points or to lift the...

Page 59: ...for performing specific operations at specific mileage intervals Schedule II Before Every Track Event Follow the steps in this schedule before every track event Follow this schedule in conjunction wi...

Page 60: ...event Brake Rotors Replace when thickness decreases to 19mm when pulsation is noted or if cracking or other physical damage is found during inspection Refer to the brake bedding procedures on page12...

Page 61: ...ickness decreases to 19mm when pulsation is noted or if cracking or other physical damage is found during inspection Brake Pads Inspect for pad damage thickness issues or deterioration Replace brake p...

Page 62: ...Refer to the brake bedding procedures on page12 Brake Hoses Lines Inspect brake lines for rubbing scraping or any damage Fuel Lines Connections Inspect for damage Exhaust System Visually inspect exhau...

Page 63: ...found during inspection Brake Pads Inspect for pad damage thickness issues or deterioration Replace brake pads when brake rotors are replaced Brake Hoses Lines Inspect brake lines for rubbing scraping...

Page 64: ...ted or if cracking or other physical damage is found during inspection Brake Pads Inspect for pad damage thickness issues or deterioration Replace brake pads when brake rotors are replaced Brake Hoses...

Page 65: ...AA GM 069 AC Delco 213 3138 GM 12578576 Air Filter GM Corrugated intake AA PP 136 K N 33 2282 2004 2007 Suzuki Aerio Air Filter GM Plastic Intake AA PP 337 K N 33 2340 Fuel Filter GM AA PP 083 GM 227...

Page 66: ...PP 232 AA PP 178 AA PP 233 AA PP 154 AA PP 234 KONI 30 BRM1 SP 8 30 SP8 BRM2 3012 BRM1 B16 3012 BRM2 2812 BRM1 2812 BRM2 Rebound Adjustable Rebound Adjustable Double Adjustment Double Adjustment Doub...

Page 67: ...R PART TYPE Battery All Vehicles AA PP 036 Braille Auto B20145 Dry Cell Sealed 02 Sensor Honda AA HN 014 36531 PRB A01 Air Filter Honda AA PP 136 K N 33 2282 Fuel Filter Honda AA PP 083 GM 22734980 Oi...

Page 68: ...BRM1 B16 3012 BRM2 2812 BRM1 2812 BRM2 Rebound Adjustable Rebound Adjustable Double Adjustment Double Adjustment Double External Adjustment Double External Adjustment Small 1 4 turn fasteners AA HX 00...

Page 69: ...t caliper right AA BK 003 PBR BCB843200PL 1 PBR 40 5mm floating rear caliper w e brake left AA BK 004 PBR BCB821020PL 1 PBR 40 5mm floating rear caliper w e brake right AA BK 005 PBR BCB821019PL 1 Sin...

Page 70: ...ear caliper parking brake left AA BK 004 PBR BCB821020PL 1 PBR 40 5mm floating rear caliper parking brake right AA BK 005 PBR BCB821019PL 1 Single piece ventilated 10 3 front rotor 262 x 21mm AA BK 00...

Page 71: ...Wilwood 150 8937K 6823K 1 Aluminum Rotor Hat Front and Rear AA UP 044 1 4 Wilwood 4x 35 1mm Dynalite caliper L R AA BK 010 Wilwood 120 6806 R L 4 Wilwood two piece vented slotted rotor right 279 4x20...

Page 72: ...Parker parking brake caliper AA BK 019 Revolution Brake Mr Parker 2 Front pads set 4 pads AA BK 033 Alcon PNP4436X502 4 2 Mr Parker brake pads 4 pads AA BK 035 Wilwood 150 8937K 1 Front Aluminum Rotor...

Page 73: ...licolor 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 T...

Page 74: ...68 SERVICE NOTES Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Performed Observations...

Page 75: ...69 SERVICE NOTES Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Performed Observations...

Page 76: ...70 SERVICE NOTES Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Performed Observations...

Page 77: ...71 TRACK NOTES Date Location Temperature Tire Pressure Suspension Settings Observations...

Page 78: ...72 TRACK NOTES Date Location Temperature Tire Pressure Suspension Settings Observations...

Page 79: ...73 TRACK NOTES Date Location Temperature Tire Pressure Suspension Settings Observations...

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