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by PaulF
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: Wanted / For Sale
Topic: Wanted: Atom 3/3.5 Handbrake for rear Alcon
Replies: 0
Views: 388

Wanted: Atom 3/3.5 Handbrake for rear Alcon

I’m looking for the mechanical handbrake kit for an Atom 3/3.5 with Alcons
by PaulF
Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: General Atom Chat
Topic: Hard cornering exit hesitation
Replies: 2
Views: 442

Re: Hard cornering exit hesitation

I'm experiencing exactly the same thing and will fit a plated LSD for this reason. I'm running a stock Torsen (which acts the same as your Quaife) and when the inside wheel gets unloaded there is no power going to the outside wheel either.
by PaulF
Wed Sep 14, 2022 11:25 am
Forum: Race and Track Atoms
Topic: Ohlins setup
Replies: 2
Views: 1605

Ohlins setup

I bought some Ohlins TTX with track springs for my Atom 3. I installed them on the car but could not reach the desired ride heights - pushrods are bottoming out and the car is still 15mm too high. Took it for a test on a trackday and have issues coming out of corners - inside right wheel lifts, LSD ...
by PaulF
Sun Jan 09, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: UK built Ariel Atom
Topic: Oil cooler location
Replies: 3
Views: 1272

Oil cooler location

I'm looking for feedback on oil coolers. I only use my Atom 3 245 on track. Completely stock the water temp was creeping up to 120°C so I decided to do 3 things. 1, put new coolant and open up the nose cone so I get more air flow to the radiator. 2, mount a small oil cooler. I mounted the oil cooler...
by PaulF
Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:49 pm
Forum: UK built Ariel Atom
Topic: New 2-piece design discs for Alcon brakes
Replies: 6
Views: 1296

Re: New 2-piece design discs for Alcon brakes

I got them in my Atom 3 sports brake to Alcon upgrade kit. Look nice and do their job well.
by PaulF
Thu Aug 26, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: Wanted / For Sale
Topic: ** Now Sold ** Atom wheels with Nankang AR1 Tyres
Replies: 3
Views: 348

Re: Atom wheels with Nankang AR1 Tyres

How did you like the AR1s on an Atom?
by PaulF
Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:55 pm
Forum: UK built Ariel Atom
Topic: Sudden loss of power- fault code P2176
Replies: 3
Views: 1251

Re: Sudden loss of power- fault code P2176

Turns out the throttle body motor (operating the butterfly valve) was broken. I bought a second hand throttle body and swapped it in, and the car is running fine again.
by PaulF
Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:17 am
Forum: Race and Track Atoms
Topic: Atom 3.5 tyres
Replies: 21
Views: 2763

Re: Atom 3.5 tyres

NS2R is ok for novice track drivers to quickly find the limits of grip at lower speeds, or for drift days. They also last a very long time. However, when pushing for lap times, you most definitely want a different tyre. I only use them for some casual track laps and drifting. Kumho V70 soft / medium...
by PaulF
Tue Jul 27, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: UK built Ariel Atom
Topic: Sudden loss of power- fault code P2176
Replies: 3
Views: 1251

Sudden loss of power- fault code P2176

I have a 2010 Atom 3 245, with about 22.500 km / 14.000 miles on the clock. A few weeks ago I was letting my engine heat up on idle to do an oil change. After about 10 minutes the revs started jumping up and down very fast, bouncing between 1000 and 2000 rpm. I shut the engine off and started it up ...
by PaulF
Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: Motor sport and other car marques
Topic: What tyre size
Replies: 6
Views: 2994

Re: What tyre size

I dislike run flats. Worse ride, worse dynamics.

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by PaulF
Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:56 am
Forum: General Atom Chat
Topic: Tyres, Yokohama A052 or Avon ZZS or alternative
Replies: 13
Views: 1468

Re: Tyres, Yokohama A052 or Avon ZZS or alternative

I've tried Avon ZZR, Kumho V70 and Nankang NS2R on track (95%) and road (5%) on my Atom 3 245. Haven't tried the 052 but might give them a go once I've burned through my Kumhos. From least grip/confidence to most: ZZR (cold) / NS2R (hot or cold) / Kumho (cold) / ZZR (hot) / Kumho (hot). ZZR: I've do...
by PaulF
Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: General Atom Chat
Topic: Project - Track Focused Atom 3
Replies: 132
Views: 9879

Re: Project - Track Focused Atom 3

That's more like it!
by PaulF
Fri Jul 17, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: General Atom Chat
Topic: Project - Track Focused Atom 3
Replies: 132
Views: 9879

Re: Project - Track Focused Atom 3

Very sorry to hear you have to sell the car. I thoroughly enjoyed following up on the updates. Hope you get well.
by PaulF
Thu Jun 04, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: General Atom Chat
Topic: The Atom Video Thread - Post links to Atom videos here
Replies: 1701
Views: 350858

Re: The Atom Video Thread - Post links to Atom videos here

https://youtu.be/LsPXS0DYFtw Since the Belgian importer and I were both at Mettet last week, figured to do a comparison of the fastest laps of the day both in his Atom 4 (320 / Öhlins TTX) and my Atom 3 (245 / base Bilsteins). Unsurprisingly the 4 is quite a bit faster on the straights, but also see...
by PaulF
Sun May 31, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: General Atom Chat
Topic: Frame Protection Strips
Replies: 4
Views: 376

Re: Frame Protection Strips

I've used 3M 8671HS tape to protect additional areas on the frame and you can buy it in various sizes depending on what you want to use it for. I will say it is slightly thicker than what Ariel use but appears to be more durable. Use a corner punch to round the edges and make it look like the facto...