I just installed the front HAL adjustable shocks and they RATTLE like hal when ever i hit any bump. They are tight to the touch and I can't see why they rattle. I have used setting from 0 to 5 and they are the same. Any one that has these installed is there something special about install??????

 

I had a similar problem with my car after the Bilstines were installed. After a quick check it was discovered that the install was not done properly. The rattle was from loose washers.

 

Got to check those upper rubber washers....don't use the ones that they send with the shock....use to oem ones.

 

I have the HALs and I have no noise with them, while a little bit only when going over speed bumps, but nothing that bothers me.

 

Keep me informed on these HAL shocks. I am wanting to buy a set....

Are they worth it?

Bruce :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

 

Yes,

if you like being able to adjust youe settings, they are worth it!

They are very easy to adjust, takes less than 30 seconds per shock, setting 1, you have a Lexus, setting 12, you have a race car, settings 2-11 is anywhere in between. :cool: :cheers:

 

They are great. Don't know what they are talking about this clanking....if you use the oem groments and tighten them down, there is zero sound.

 

I was discussing the Ohlins coilovers with DRM a couple of days ago, during the discussion the subject HAL's came up. The word from the best roadracing tuner is that the HAL's valving/construction is more suitable to street/dragracing use not roadracing/AutoXing. I would say go with Ohlins or Penske adjustable shocks if you are serious about roadracing/AutoXing. All adjustable shocks mentioned above will also cure wheel-hop.

To the left my front Ohlins coilovers, to the right my old non-adjustable front Bilstein coilovers.


Several of the forums supporting vendors/tuners have adjustable shocks to offer.


[Modified by seanr, 1:12 PM 12/22/2001]

 

Good info Sean!

 

Sean, how much for the adj. coil overs.

 

Anybody have a pic of the HAL shocks, or know where one can be seen?
What is the adjusting procedure?

Thanks, Eric

 

The Ohlins 46HRC 2-way adjustable shocks (20 steps) is about $650 in Sweden(without any taxes) for each corner. The shock is built and adjusted to your needs/specifications. Ohlins have about 15 dealers in the US, you can find more info at Ohlins site (in english) http://www.ohlins.se At the extreme high end you have 3 and 4 way adjustable shocks like the tt44 and tt40 more suitable for Formula and CART racing which costs A LOT :)

The other alternative is Penske that Mallett Cars http://www.mallettcars.com among others carry. According to the Mallett web the price is about $3000 for all four corners but I do not know if that price include any taxes.

You have several other alternatives like the Breathless package and some other setups sold by the forum supporting vendors but I do not know anything about them.

:seeya

 

Here are the HAL 12 point adjustable. The are too pretty to put beneath the car :D May not be best for autox but I don't do that stuff. Just a straight liner type of guy. Smoke em if you got em :lol:





[Modified by DUKE, 11:26 AM 12/22/2001]

 

oceanaire,

This is a generic adjustment guide, maybe it helps in some way:

Making adjustments Suspension settings are dependent on your car's weight, your driving style, road conditions etc. To make improvements, it is important to understand the function of the shock absorbers and through testing learn how they affect the handling of your car.
When making adjustments, always start with the recommended settings. Keep notes, make adjustments one at a time... and in small steps.
The adjusters should normally not be adjusted in steps of more than 1 click at a time and not outside the usable click range.
When you think you have made an improvement, go back to what you started with and double check to be sure. Pay attention to changes in conditions like tires, temperatures, etc.
In general, compression damping changes should be used to influence the car's stability and response, while rebound damping changes should be used to influence comfort and traction.
When you need more damping force, you should mainly try to increase compression damping and use as little rebound damping as possible. This usually means that you gain comfort and handling performance.

Shock adjustment is nothing for the average corvette owner because it requires a lot of experience and understanding about how different settings affects your car. I have been using adjustable shocks for a while and still have a hard time to get the settings perfect so I do the settings the best I can and have a proffesional driver doing the fine tuning. This way I've found four settings I use, Roadracing, AutoXing, Dragracing and street each one requires different settings of the shocks. Normaly I use the Roadracing and Dragracing settings and do not bother to use the other two.

Good luck !

:seeya