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Another thing to consider is what will actually be limiting cornering speeds in your car.

Many factors can contribute - basic suspension geometry (IRS vs SA), spring and shock rates, wheel alignment and ride height, tire size and tread compound, and of course, driver skill.

But none of these matter much in my car.

If the passenger's hand goes for the grab handle on the dash, coming into a corner, I've reached my maximum cornering speed. Period. Pushing beyond that in the slightest will have dire consequences far worse than rolling the car into the weeds.

There will be loud protestations followed by frosty silence. The mood at dinner will be different. Mocking references to the 'incident' will be brought up in polite conversations with friends - often weeks or months later. There is always a price to be paid.

This arbitrary cornering speed limiter is usually set far below any physical limits the car itself imposes. It's something to mull over seriously before you invest in any expensive hardware.

 

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