[98_1LE]

I seem to recall that max lateral G's of friction is 1 G, and that to go above that adhesion is required.

If true I interpret this to mean that typical street tires would be limited to 1.0 G.

Am I nuts, close, or correct?

[Crazy Canuck]

friction coefficient can be higher than 1.0
coefficient is based on the 2 types of surfaces getting in contact.

F = coeff x NormalForce
Normal-Force on the surface is the weight (not mass) of the vehicle, if measured in g's = 1g
F1's do ~4g's when cornering.
but then again, when sticky tires get hot, they get sticky, so it's some kind of adhesion by definition.

were talking of static friction, obviously... otherwise, the coefficient is was lower than static.
for all intents and purposes, static = not-sliding, ie still under grip conditions.