I have to agree with DUKE. :thumbup:
The alignment/welding of the subframe to the main frame and the vehicle "rake" makes a tremendous difference. Remember that alignment also considers the relationship of the suspension components to the chassis as well as the alignment specs to the "ground".
e.g. Align the front end with the frame level then set the car at a 3* nose down rake and you just removed 3* of caster from the readings, but not from the chassis relationship. If you align a 3* rake with lots of caster as some prefer (2* +) then you could be inducing a tremendous amount of bump steer into a suspension because it was designed for minor welding angles and 1/2 * caster.
Your alignment man was correct in asking you what YOU WANTED. If he aligns it "his way" like a factory MII car and it drives bad, then HE is the one in trouble and it is not really his fault. He gets a bad mouthing for something that is not his fault... :nono:
You have to decide what YOU WANT and you have to take the responsibility for the outcome.
If you snoop around a lot you will find shops that align with 1/8" toe OUT.... yes OUT, so that there is enough drag on the front end to make it drive better, because the chassis set up is so horrible.
Used to own a hot rod alignment shop..... :thumbup:
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