Alignment

[j.fro]

Strings are better, but a good laser alignment machine in the right hands can do a great job. One of the most important bits is to find a tech who is patient and detail oriented. On each end, big adjustments of either toe or camber will throw off the other.
Here's my list for the order of adjustment:
1. lock the steering so that it is centered. If you can't do this, you'll have to re-center after every adjustment.
2. set the front camber using the top of the strut. It really won't be a lot, so I recommend maxing the lowest side and then matching that.
3. set the front toe. I recommend 1/8" total toe out. This will give you good turn in without being too harsh on the tires.
4. revisit the front camber. You may need to adjust this at the control arm now.
5. revisit front toe
Once the front is dialed in, go to the rear.
6. Set the rear camber using the control arms. Again, it won't be a whole lot, best to get the sides even.
7. Set the rear toe. Here, I'd go for 1/16th-1/8th toe in. This will provide some high speed stability without being too aggressive on the tires.
8. Revisit the rear camber and get it equal again.
9. revisit the rear toe.
10. Now go have a look at the front numbers to see if they've changed.

And remember, patience, patience, patience.