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  • Page 2 Ariel Atom Owner ________________________________________ Contact Information ______________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________________ Vehicle PIN _____________________________________________ Immobilizer Serial No. ____________________________________...
  • Page 3 Printed in the United States 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 by Brammo Motorsports, LLC...
  • Page 4 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 components for your vehicle.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 .......................
  • Page 6 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 ........................

  • Page 7: Non-Liability Of Manufacturer

    Brammo Motorsports, LLC of any and all liability for any and all injury or death associated with any aspect of the vehicle.

  • Page 8: Using This Manual

    “built” your Atom. If the manual does 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.

  • Page 9: Specification Overview

    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...

  • Page 10: Vehicle Layout

    VEHICLE LAYOUT...

  • Page 11: Dash Layout

    The fuel gauge will flash when the tank is approaching empty. The panel settings are pre-programmed. If you wish to modify the default settings, please contact Brammo Motorsports for programming instructions. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with non-canceling turn signals, they must be cancelled manually.

  • Page 12: Safety Harnesses

    SAFETY HARNESSES Your vehicle is equipped with a SCHROTH safety harness system. Your harness must be worn, adjusted and maintained properly. Demonstrations and instructions regarding the effective and safe use of your racing harnesses are included in the SCHROTH on-line user manual, which you will find on the CD in your Ariel Atom Owner’s Packet.
  • Page 13 2” Standard 4-point Belts 3” Shoulder Belt & 3” Lap Belt 4-point harness 6-point Schroth Competition ▪ ▪ Anti Submarining technology sewn into harness ▪ ON-BOARD EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM shoulder belts FIA and SCCA approved ▪ Push button release and easy use “pull-up” Anti Submarining belts included ON-BOARD EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM ▪...

  • Page 14: On-Board Extinguisher System

    ON-BOARD EXTINQUISHER SYSTEM If you have chosen the on-board extinguisher system, the 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, above the parking brake pull mechanism. There are two pull handles for the extinguisher.

  • Page 15: Start Sequence

    START SEQUENCE The Remote Keyless Immobilizer When the immobilzer ▪ indicator light is flashing moderately, the anti-theft system is armed. The flashing light will blink rapidly when the ignition is on (the system will still be armed). To unarm the system, wave ▪...

  • Page 16: Shift Patterns

    SHIFT PATTERNS...

  • Page 17: Vehicle Run-In Procedures

    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). ▪...

  • Page 18: Brake Bedding Procedures

    BRAKE BEDDING PROCEDURES Your Ariel Atom 2 will be delivered with set-up, testing, and checks already completed by the factory; however, the braking system will still need to be completely bedded-in before any high speed or very hard deceleration is attempted.

  • Page 19: Jack Points

    JACK POINTS At 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 preferred jacking point.

  • Page 20: Jacking Up The Car

    JACKING UP THE CAR The use of wheel chocks or blocks is required when jacking up the car. ▪ Jack stand locations are suitable for full lift and single end elevated requirements. ▪ Use care to not damage the radiator or after cooler radiator when positioning jack. ▪...

  • Page 21: Tie Down Points For Transporting Your Ariel Atom

    TIE DOWN POINTS FOR TRANSPORTING YOUR ARIEL ATOM...

  • Page 22: Brake Packages

    BRAKE PACKAGES Your Atom is equipped with one of the following brake packages: Base Floating calipers front & rear with 10.3 in. front ventilated 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.

  • Page 27: Parking Brake Adjustment

    PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT There are two adjustment points on your vehicle’s parking brake assembly, the parking brake actuator and the 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 front wheels to prevent the car from rolling. 2.

  • Page 29: Tire & Wheel Maintenance

    TIRE & WHEEL MAINTENANCE NOTE: Due to a wide range of driving conditions and techniques, tire maintenance will vary. Ariel Atoms are equipped with ultra high performance, wet/dry (not all-season) tires. Tire sizes are: ▪ Front 195/50R/15 or 205/50R15 Rear 225/45R16 or 225/45R16 Front tire pressures of 18 PSI, and rear tire pressures of 20 PSI are the recommended tire pressures for ▪...

  • Page 30: Wheels

    WHEELS 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...

  • Page 31: Drivetrains

    GM DRIVETRAINS GM Ecotec 2.2 Liter DOHC with Sequential Fuel Injection Naturally Aspirated Bore: 86.00mm Stroke: 94.60 mm with 10:1 compression ratio 140 Horsepower and 150 ft-lbs of torque GM Ecotec 2.0 Liter DOHC with Sequential Fuel Injection Base Bore: 86.00 mm Stroke: 86.00 mm with 9.5:1 compression ratio 205 Horsepower and 200 ft-lbs of torque GM Ecotec 2.0 Liter...
  • Page 32 GM DRIVETRAINS The Ecotec 2.0L SC (Supercharged) is compact and lightweight, and its Eaton M62 Supercharger adds 40 percent more power to the Ecotec 2.0L engine compared to a naturally aspirated version. The M62 supercharger utilizes a helical roots compressor and integral pressure control, producing a maximum of 12-19 PSI of boost.
  • Page 33 customer. At 307 pounds fully dressed, the L61 is the lightest engine GM has produced in its displacement class, and one of the most compact four-cylinders in the world. Before going into production, every Ecotec engine variant is subjected to the toughest and most comprehensive validation process ever carried 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.

  • Page 34: Drivetrains

    HONDA DRIVETRAINS Honda Non-Supercharged DOHC with Sequential 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 with 11.5:1 compression ratio 300 horsepower 198 ft-lbs of torque...

  • Page 35: Engine Mount Specifications

    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 with blue “thread lock”...

  • Page 36: Electrical Specifications

    ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Spark Plugs in GM Engines Gap: 0.045 in. (1.14mm) Recommended torque: 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) Service: Inspect before every track event and change if necessary. Type: LTR5GP NGK PK16PR-P11 ND LTR51X-11 NGK PT16VR13 ND (or equivalent) Spark Plugs in Honda Engines Gap: 0.039 –...

  • Page 37: Fuse Panels

    FUSES Fuse box locations...
  • Page 38 GM FUSE PANELS (Without Master Battery Switch) Fuse Box 1 Fuse Box 2 Relays Fuse # Rating Description Relays Fuse # Rating Description Battery Ignition After Starter Cool Brake Light Fuel Pump Light Switch High Beam Power Cooling Train Power Point Low Beam ALDL No Fuse...
  • Page 39 GM FUSE PANELS (With Master Battery Switch) Fuse Box 1 Fuse Box 2 Relays Fuse # Rating Description Relays Fuse # Rating Description Battery Ignition After Starter Cool Brake Light Fuel Pump Light Switch High Beam Power Cooling Train Power Point Low Beam ALDL ECU Battery...
  • Page 40 HONDA FUSE PANELS Fuse Box 1 Fuse Box 2 Relays Fuse # Rating Description Relays Fuse # Rating Description Battery Ignition After Starter Cool Brake Light Fuel Pump Light Switch High Beam Power Cooling Train Power Point Low Beam ALDL No Fuse Cooling High...

  • Page 41: Fluid Levels & Types For Gm Engines

    FLUID LEVELS & TYPES FOR ATOMS WITH GM ENGINES Fluid levels (GM engines) Engine oil capacity: 6 quarts (5.20 L) Transmission oil capacity: 67 ounces / 2.1 quarts (189 grams/1.99 L) Brake fluid reservoir capacity: Fill to the indicated capacity line on the reservoir Fuel tank capacity: 9.7 gallons (36.7 L) Cooling system capacity: 2.75 gallons (10.395 L) Supercharger after cooler coolant: 2 in.

  • Page 42: Fluid Levels & Types For Honda Engines

    FLUID LEVELS & TYPES FOR ATOMS WITH HONDA ENGINES Fluid levels (Honda engines) Engine oil capacity: 5.5 quarts (5.20 L) Transmission oil capacity: 64 oz/2.1 quarts (189 grams/1.99 L) Brake fluid reservoir capacity: Fill to the indicated capacity line on the reservoir 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...

  • Page 43: Gm Oil Dipstick/Fill Locations

    GM ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK/FILL LOCATIONS For Atoms with GM engines, the dipstick is located just forward of the right rear wheel.

  • Page 44: Honda Oil Dipstick/Fill Locations

    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: Dip Stick Indicator For Honda Engines

    DIP STICK INDICATOR FOR 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 your point of reference.

  • Page 46: Adding & Changing Engine Coolant

    ADDING & CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT The engine coolant tank is located above the engine in the center of the engine compartment, under the air intake cover. WARNING: the system is pressurized at up to 15 PSI, and can cause severe burns! Only open the cap when the engine is at ambient temperature and there is no pressure in the cooling hoses.
  • Page 47 ADDING & CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT CONTINUED 7. Once the engine has been shut down, squeeze the coolant hose above the transaxle repeatedly for a while and watch for air bubbles to enter the coolant exchange tank. 8. Add more coolant as you are able to coax air bubbles out of the coolant hose. 9.

  • Page 49: Transmission Oil

    TRANSMISSION OIL GM Engines The transaxle fill/level indicator plug for the GM engine is on the left side of the car, just behind the axle. Due to the angle of the engine/transaxle assembly, the proper fluid level of the transaxle is about 1 in. (25.4 mm) below the level indicator plug.

  • Page 50: Body Panel Removal & Installation

    BODY PANEL REMOVAL & INSTALLATION The rear wing, snorkel cover, and bonnet are all retained with quick-release fasteners. The fasteners are the same size and grip length, and there may or may not be rubber washers under them. Use of washers is dependent on best fit, so be sure that the same fasteners and washers are reinstalled in the same location.

  • Page 51: Air Filter Removal & Installation

    AIR FILTER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION For vehicles with Honda engines, or GM engines with corrugated intakes, follow these directions: To service the K&N air filter, the rear airbox cover must be removed. Remove 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 under it.
  • Page 52 AIR FILTER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (PLASTIC INTAKE) If your car is equipped with a GM engine that was purchased after November 2006, it may have a plastic intake and require one additional step for removal. Follow the previous instructions, and then remove the air filter retaining clip after the snorkel is removed. This step will not require any tools.

  • Page 53: Suspension Adjustments

    SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENTS Suspension Settings Setting Front Rear 133.35 mm (5.25 in.) from lowest 106.35 mm (4.1875 in.) from bottom center of rear Ride Height part of A-arm pivot most chassis tube under transmission Camber -1 degree -1 degree 15 mins 1 mm (.040 in.) toe out each side 1.5 mm (.059 in.) toe out each side Tire Pressure...

  • Page 54: A-Arm Adjustment

    A-ARM ADJUSTMENT A-Arm adjustments are made with the double threaded "adjustment thimbles" (see photograph) which are located 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 which must be re-tightened after any adjustments are made.

  • Page 55: Vehicle Ride Height Adjustment

    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 negatively affect your vehicle's suspension and bellcrank geometry.

  • Page 56: Damper Adjustment

    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 the suspension will require you to re-corner weight the vehicle and should only be done for fine-tuning or personal driving preferences.

  • Page 57: Seat Adjustments

    SEAT ADJUSTMENTS Your Atom comes with one of the following seating options: Individual Seats Individual seats are adjusted by a lever under the seat which allows 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 with either a 9/16 in.

  • Page 58: Tow Points

    TOW POINTS 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 vehicle.

  • Page 59: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES The following schedules describe the maintenance required for your Atom. Your vehicle is dependent on these services to retain its safety and dependability. Refer to the Fluid Level/Fluid Type sections on pages 35-36 and the Replacement Part sections on pages 59-62 for quantities and product types. Refer to the specific component sections for locations, descriptions and/or accessing instructions.
  • Page 60 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR THE ARIEL ATOM 2 SCHEDULE I: GENERAL REFERENCE Component Service/Operation Engine Oil Check before every track event or every 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Change as necessary. Engine Oil Filter Replace during every oil change. Engine Coolant Check before every track event. Replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). Supercharger Check before every track event.
  • Page 61 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR THE ARIEL ATOM 2 SCHEDULE II: BEFORE EVERY TRACK EVENT Component Service/Operation Engine Oil Check before every track event. Change as necessary. Engine Oil Filter Replace during every oil change. Engine Coolant Check before every track event. Supercharger Check before every track event.
  • Page 62 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR THE ARIEL ATOM 2 SCHEDULE III: INITIAL 50 MILES (80 KM) Component Service/Operation Engine Oil Check and fill as necessary. Engine Oil Filter No service required. Engine Coolant Check and fill as necessary. Supercharger Check and fill as necessary. Aftercooler Coolant Air Filter No service required.
  • Page 63 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR THE ARIEL ATOM 2 SCHEDULE IV: INITIAL 300 MILES (480 KM) Component Service/Operation Engine Oil Check and fill as necessary. Engine Filter No service required. Engine Coolant Check and fill as necessary. Supercharger Check and fill as necessary. Aftercooler Coolant Air Filter No service required.
  • Page 64 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR THE ARIEL ATOM 2 SCHEDULE V: EVERY 1000 MILES (1600 KM) Component Service/Operation Engine Oil Check before every track event or every 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Change as necessary. Engine Oil Filter Replace during every oil change. Engine Coolant Check before every event.

  • Page 65: Gm Engine Replacement Part Information

    REPLACEMENT PART INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES WITH GM ENGINES PART BRAMMO PART # MFR. PART # TYPE Battery AA-PP-036 Braille Auto B20145 Dry Cell - Sealed All Vehicles O2 Sensor AC Delco 213-3138 AA-GM-069 GM 12578576 Air Filter GM Corrugated AA-PP-136 K&N 33-2282...
  • Page 66 REPLACEMENT PART INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES WITH GM ENGINES (CONTINUED) PART BRAMMO PART # MFR. PART # TYPE Engine Serpentine Belt NAPA/Gates AA-GM-065 25-060512 Base & Stage 1 (20mm x 1315mm) Engine Serpentine Belt NAPA/Gates AA-GM-066 25-060505 Stages (20mm x 1295mm) 2 &...

  • Page 67: Honda Engine Replacement Part Information

    NOTE: Honda and Acura parts are both made by the American Honda Motor Company. Honda parts end with a number; Acura part numbers end with a letter. The products are interchangeable PART BRAMMO PART # MFR. PART # TYPE Battery...
  • Page 68 REPLACEMENT PART INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES WITH HONDA ENGINES (CONTINUED) PART BRAMMO PART # MFR. PART # TYPE Dampers KONI Base Front AA-PP-153 30 BRM1 SP-8 Rebound Adjustable Base Rear AA-PP-232 30 SP8 BRM2 Rebound Adjustable Mid Lvl Front AA-PP-178 3012 BRM1 B16...

  • Page 69: Brake Pad Options

    BRAKE PAD OPTIONS Base Brake Package Parts PART BRAMMO PART MANUFACTURER AND QTY. DESCRIPTION MFR. PART # PBR 54mm floating front AA-BK-002 caliper (left) BCB843199PL PBR 54mm floating front AA-BK-003 caliper (right) BCB843200PL PBR 40.5mm floating rear caliper w/ e-brake...
  • Page 70 Sport Brake Package Parts PART BRAMMO PART MANUFACTURER AND QTY. DESCRIPTION MFR. PART # Wilwood 4 x 35.1mm Wilwood AA-BK-010 Dynalite caliper (L & R) 120-6806-R/L PBR 40.5mm floating rear caliper/parking AA-BK-004 BCB821020PL brake (left) PBR 40.5mm floating rear caliper/parking...
  • Page 71 Track Brake Package Parts PART BRAMMO PART MANUFACTURER AND QTY. DESCRIPTION MFR. PART # Mr. Parker parking brake Revolution Brake AA-BK-019 caliper Mr. Parker Mr. Parker parking brake Wilwood AA-BK-035 pads (4 pads) 150-8937K/6823K Aluminum Rotor Hat AA-UP-044-1 Front and Rear Wilwood 4x 35.1mm...
  • Page 72 Race Brake Package Parts PART BRAMMO PART MANUFACTURER AND QTY. DESCRIPTION MFR. PART # Alcon 4x34.9 mm fixed Alcon AA-BK-036 racing caliper (left) CAR3653D01ASLL Alcon 4x34.9 fixed Alcon AA-BK-026 racing caliper (right) CAR3653D01ASRL Mr. Parker parking brake Revolution Brake AA-BK-019 caliper Mr.

  • Page 73: Standard Paint Codes

    Valspar Panels L1807 converted from No. 840 Brammo Green Body Panels Brammo Orange Body Valspar 333A4632 Panels Brammo Red Body Panels Glasurit 55 SRO40-50 Stock No. 577980 Brammo Yellow Body Valspar 333Y1129L Panels Custom Chassis Color Custom Body Panel Color...

  • Page 74: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES Date Odometer Serviced By Maintenance Observations Reading Performed...
  • Page 75 SERVICE NOTES Date Odometer Serviced By Maintenance Observations Reading Performed...
  • Page 76 SERVICE NOTES Date Odometer Serviced By Maintenance Observations Reading Performed...

  • Page 77: Track Notes

    TRACK NOTES Date Location Temperature Tire Pressure Suspension Observations Settings...
  • Page 78 TRACK NOTES Date Location Temperature Tire Pressure Suspension Observations Settings...
  • Page 79 TRACK NOTES Date Location Temperature Tire Pressure Suspension Observations Settings...

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