[Chuck Moreland]

John I agree with most all your comments but take issue with your opening comment on transfer and stiffness.

For a given lateral acceleration, total weight transfer is entirely a function of the position of the center of mass relative to the wheel base (yes this will shift with body roll, but that is a very minor consideration).

Suspension can be tuned to distribute the weight transfer between front and rear, but cannot alter total weight transfer (accept by changing height and therefor center of mass).

You can also widen the track to alter the position of center of mass relative to wheel base.