Well, I've spent a bunch of hours researching on here and my goals still seem viable. Still searching for things like sprung/unsprung weight, front and rear motion ratios, computer calculator for designing springs by hertz, increasing track vs. it's negative effects (kpi, scrub radius), etc., etc..
2,900 lbs. does seem reasonable but may try for lower. No interest in forced induction, just chip, intake, exhaust, stage 2-ish? head. Bracing.
The more street than track is still my choice. My dd is more track than street but still comparatively lightly sprung with a good sized rear bar. Very nicely balance. I would like to avoid a Koni Sport type set up as they aren't great with bumps, perhaps a double adjustable Koni Race that's been customed to handle lower weights? Or similar without breaking the bank (or I'd go with JRZs!) The low spring weights being used here still surprise me so I'll have to test ride one to get an idea of where to start. I'd thought starting with springs in the low 2.?? hz. area would be good but not sure now. Lol, I seriously might need two sets of tires for the road and design the suspension for in between them; one for highway and one for spirited.
Just rambling, thanks again, all.
Edit; Avatar is of my 2002 Dare TG Sport, which I call a Ginetta to simplify. The four Walklett brothers created Ginetta, sold it and started Dare. The TG Sport has a Ginetta G4 chassis with a redesigned front suspension. 1375 lbs., 150bhp. Metal bushings/joints but handled quite softly. Basically a more aerodynamic 7.
