Project Satria: Rebuild/Restore a Proton Satria 4G93T - Part 21 : HWL Adjustable High Low Soft Hard Suspension and cosmetic upgrade

After sitting in my storeroom for months, finally I got the HWL adjustable installed to my Satria. Unfortunately, I was not there during the...

After sitting in my storeroom for months, finally I got the HWL adjustable installed to my Satria. Unfortunately, I was not there during the installation so I do not have any pictures to share but I do have some the "after" pictures. 

Let's talk about the specification of this HWL adjustable. It is an entry level coil-over specially designed to provide great flexibility at an affordable price. The adjustable is from HWL ST1 series which it does have:

1. 15 steps soft/hard adjustment 

2. Hi/Lo adjustment

3. Body shift

4. Coil spring rate customization

5. Serviceable 

6. Twin tube design

As mentioned above, it is a not a monotube design as twin tube design normally does come with smaller oil capacity, smaller piston valve, shell case cannot be inverted for strut types suspension and the oil and gas chambers are not separated causing possibility of aeration. Due to these cons, twin tube is not considered suitable for tough circuit conditions. However, it is still good for normal track session.

Another pro of this ST1 series is the price when compare to MT1-BS series. It just cost me less than RM1600 including shipping compare to RM2300 for the MT1-BS at the time I bought it. However after I quick check for current market price for ST1 series, HWL raised the price to RM1700+ and RM2600+ for the MT1-BS. Currently I have no intention to track my Satria anymore so for slightly better handling and looks on street, this ST1 is good enough for me now. 

For the setting, currently is set to 7 step for soft/hard and roughly 1 - 1.5 inch gap between the wheel arch and the tyre. The ride quality is pretty good while providing a better handling. No regret!

Beside adjustable, I did cosmetic upgrade and repairs too based on previous post.

2. Burnt wires for the fan relay  Done

3. Engine check light (Most likely due to exhaust sensor) Done

For cosmetic upgrade, I changed the timing belt cover to a transparent cover but seem like not really stand out due to still using the original equipped Cam Pulley.