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by smokin
Mon Jul 13, 2015 7:04 pm
Forum: Non model specific
Topic: Where can i buy this part (picture)
Replies: 7
Views: 375

Re: Where can i buy this part (picture)

They look better than the round ones that were on the car when I got it. No problem with threads on these
by smokin
Sat Jul 11, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: Non model specific
Topic: Swapping the brake light switch on Atom 2
Replies: 7
Views: 231

Re: Swapping the brake light switch on Atom 2

I agree, that seems pretty clear.

I'd use the bleed nipple on the top of the cylinder to bleed the air
by smokin
Sat Jul 11, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: Non model specific
Topic: Swapping the brake light switch on Atom 2
Replies: 7
Views: 231

Re: Swapping the brake light switch on Atom 2

Has the original one failed?

Many have said (me included) that the pressure-based switch isn't sensitive enough. Wouldn't want to go through the replacement process if the result is no different
by smokin
Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:29 am
Forum: Non model specific
Topic: Where can i buy this part (picture)
Replies: 7
Views: 375

Re: Where can i buy this part (picture)

I've used these in rc cars etc and 'ball head screw' or 'ball screw' seems to be the common names for them. Amazon has a few sorts http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_nr_n_14?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A364222031%2Ck%3ABall+Head+Screw&keywords=Ball+Head+Screw&ie=UTF8&qid=1436591791&rnid=164...
by smokin
Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:14 am
Forum: General Atom Chat
Topic: Squeaky Alcon Brakes
Replies: 31
Views: 1681

Re: Squeaky Alcon Brakes

Another possible cause is glazing of the discs and they may need skimming. See an old post of mine on the subject

http://www.atomclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,14753.msg260965.html#msg260965

If lubrication doesn't shut them up then I'd consider skimming them
by smokin
Wed Jul 01, 2015 4:11 pm
Forum: General Atom Chat
Topic: Squeaky Alcon Brakes
Replies: 31
Views: 1681

Re: Squeaky Alcon Brakes

I've found regular (every few months) application of this to the back of the pads silences the piggy squeal

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mintex-Ceratec-brake-Squeal-Lubricant/dp/B007IZ4VOG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1435766942&sr=8-2&keywords=mintex
by smokin
Wed Jun 10, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: General Atom Chat
Topic: BULK BUY - 5 spoke wheels
Replies: 150
Views: 7491

Re: BULK BUY - 5 spoke wheels

ditto
by smokin
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:22 pm
Forum: UK built Ariel Atom
Topic: Speed sensor question
Replies: 6
Views: 402

Re: Speed sensor question

A bit old but you might find this useful (dash2 with civic type R)

http://www.race-technology.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6404&sid=1ef9cad344b7336dec3b6ba9e8df3d3b
by smokin
Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:54 pm
Forum: UK built Ariel Atom
Topic: Speed sensor question
Replies: 6
Views: 402

Re: Speed sensor question

No experience with the dash2 but I see no reason why the K20s own VSS couldn't be used. The VSS signal wire in the loom goes to pin 18 on connector A of ECU (White / Green) and the dash cluster. If you're after a wheel sensor then I see Race Tech sell them
by smokin
Sat May 23, 2015 5:14 pm
Forum: Non model specific
Topic: Supercharger started to be hesitant
Replies: 4
Views: 323

Re: Supercharger started to be hesitant

Sounds like the ECU might have put you in to limp home mode. How high would it rev when jangarooing?
by smokin
Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: General Atom Chat
Topic: Car Squirming badly under heavy breaking
Replies: 8
Views: 337

Re: Car Squirming badly under heavy breaking

I've had the rear of my car twerking and it's no fun

My 2p - keep moving bias forward till you start locking fronts and then go one click back
by smokin
Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: General Atom Chat
Topic: Wheel Spacers for Atom 3?
Replies: 2
Views: 207

Re: Wheel Spacers for Atom 3?

I've not tried them but fitting these adapters might give you more options for spacers and wheels

http://www.mikesatur.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Wheel_Adapters_5.html