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From what I learned here on the forum (so much info) is indeed more caster generates dynamic camber in corners. However too much caster leads to heavy steering in corners, this you may experience now?
Agree with Alfanut above that toe-in may not be best choice, others mention 0 toe often as best setup.

I have the GMS blocks waiting to be installed, so will report back on my experiences soon.
By the way: 5 hours, that is quite some time! Assuming this is realistic, then this is what I am to expect.
 

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But then you must lose the feeling that the 4c brings to the yard in spades. Race cars don't do well as street cars because of this very reality.
Believe we are all after a setting in between 'too wild' i.e. tramlining all over the place and into the next tree, vs 'dull stable'.
Porsches handle perfect and stable; the 4C was never intended to be like that (absence of power steering) and I guess you also don't want that.
From factory the 4C alignment is far from perfect when using on the road, so it can be improved without sacrificing the unique 4C-feel.

@tibby pity Madeno is not around the corner (same for me) but I'd bite the bullet, spend another day travelling to Zeeland (not the most beautiful part of our country...) and have them dial-in a little less caster, maybe bit more camber and zero toe (perhaps even little toe-out to bring back some liveliness) and see how that feels and suits you.
 

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maybe nice to place next to the 4C:


driving then also gives a good workout!


but seriously: it shouldn't be too heavy, as that would spoil the drive and ability to quickly and precisely steer the car where you want it to do
 

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Ah yes, Stroopwafels...They do love them (y)
I'm a Belgium guy...leaning towards English/Scottish attitude/food . A good pint and a big piece of meat.
Both we enjoy in Netherlands as well! Like in Belgium we have a lot of breweries (big like Heineken, and small / local ones) and hey, who doesn't like a big piece of meat!
Indeed our stoopwafels and drop are unique (as is our xtc, dance dj's and a lot more haha)

Enjoy the new alignment setup!
 
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