Ok, I've got some developments here, this is getting good now.
I have a final weight to ponder over, supplied from John (Warwick) on the OC forum. His weight, which is also probably the same as mine, is 1040kg, WOW that's 100kg more than my highest estimate. Still its the best data to go on with.
So, for those of you that followed my earlier rantings (and stayed awake) these are my final estimated values:
FRONT
MR = 0.55 (0.38 squared)
WR = 82.5lbs (300lb spring)
Freq = 1.33 cps
REAR
MR = 0.63
WR = 90lbs (220lb spring, freelength 8")
Freq = 1.24 cps (softer than front)
Now that's mine sorted out, but then its heavier and E36 based. For an E30, let me have the MR and desired Freq and I will do a quick calculation. Or better still if Robin would like to do his and get me to check it...
Cheers,
Martin
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