CFM Tubular Front Control Arms NOW AVAILABLE! - Focaljet

**CFM Focus** · 08-09-2008, 06:45 PM

CFM Front Tubular Control Arms for '00-04 Ford Focus

Looking for faster lap times? Trying to lower your 60' at the dragstrip? Then it is time to replace your weak, stamped metal factory control arms with a set of our heavy duty tubular front control arms! Manufactured from 1" x .156" wall DOM carbon tubing, they are guaranteed to outperform the factory pieces under any situation. The heim joint is a high performance unit manufactured by QA1 and polyurethane bushings are used to help maintain proper suspension geometry at all times. Powder coated black for great looks and longetivity.

**IslandFocus** · 08-09-2008, 08:43 PM

I will be looking to get a set of these in the not too distant future

Are these the same as the old Focus Central ones?

**jinstall** · 08-10-2008, 03:30 AM

Hi-Res photo?

**slverfocus13** · 08-10-2008, 07:30 AM

ooooh thats going on my NA build for sure

**CFM Focus** · 08-10-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandFocus

I will be looking to get a set of these in the not too distant future

Are these the same as the old Focus Central ones?

They serve the same purpose but that's where the similarities end. These are ours with a different design and much better quality.

**CFM Focus** · 08-10-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jinstall

Hi-Res photo?

http://focus.c-f-m.com/ProductImages/cfm-6-0050-BKl.jpg

**Dfocusin** · 08-10-2008, 03:54 PM

Any plans to make them fit a '05? If you do I will buy them. My 2001 has 2005 knucles. Great stuff guys! Keep it up.

**Reedicus26** · 08-10-2008, 04:01 PM

Sweet. Do you have the weight difference versus the stock ones?

**CFM Focus** · 08-10-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dfocusin

Any plans to make them fit a '05? If you do I will buy them. My 2001 has 2005 knucles. Great stuff guys! Keep it up.

They should fit '05 and maybe even '06-07 models but we're trying to find out for sure. The dealer lists the same control arm part number for '00-05 models.

As far as I know, 2005 knuckles are the same as in the '02-04 SVT... Seems the '06-07 knuckles are different where the strut mounts. Can anybody confirm?

**CFM Focus** · 08-10-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Reedicus26

Sweet. Do you have the weight difference versus the stock ones?

There isn't a big weight difference. Maybe a couple of pounds. We prefer rigidity and strength over weight any day on such a critical part.

**Dfocusin** · 08-10-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CFM Focus

They should fit '05 and maybe even '06-07 models but we're trying to find out for sure. The dealer lists the same control arm part number for '00-05 models.

As far as I know, 2005 knuckles are the same as in the '02-04 SVT... Seems the '06-07 knuckles are different where the strut mounts. Can anybody confirm?

I can.

"2005 (brand new OEM)

2000-2004 (brand new Moog 2000-2004 ball joint on used 2005 control arm with Energy Suspension bushings, bolted right in to the arm)

I found out the hard way!

"

**CFM Focus** · 08-10-2008, 06:00 PM

Ok, I think I've got it figured out... The SVT spindles are similar but not identical to the '05+ spindles. The '05+ spindles accept a larger diameter ball joint stud and the '06+ spindles accept a larger diameter strut.

No problem, we'll just have to make a different heim joint stud to work with the larger hole in the later spindles.

Thanks for the info Dfocusin!!!

**Dfocusin** · 08-10-2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFM Focus

Ok, I think I've got it figured out... The SVT spindles are similar but not identical to the '05+ spindles. The '05+ spindles accept a larger diameter ball joint stud and the '06+ spindles accept a larger diameter strut.

No problem, we'll just have to make a different heim joint stud to work with the larger hole in the later spindles.

Thanks for the info Dfocusin!!!

No problem. Like I said, you make it I will buy it.

**CFM Focus** · 08-10-2008, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dfocusin

No problem. Like I said, you make it I will buy it.

Should be ready in around 4-6 weeks.

**only_in_a_domestic** · 08-11-2008, 01:34 AM

hey hector,

are these safe for auto-x and track days?

**Terrible1** · 08-11-2008, 10:40 AM

^^^
Yeah what he said

I'd love a set of these for the race car. What benefits would there be in a part like this??

**CFM Focus** · 08-11-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by only_in_a_domestic

hey hector,

are these safe for auto-x and track days?

Definitely, that is their intended purpose. Drag racing as well.

**CFM Focus** · 08-11-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrible1

^^^
Yeah what he said

I'd love a set of these for the race car. What benefits would there be in a part like this??

Copied from another post...

They make your car faster by maintaining proper wheel/tire and suspension geometry which improves consistency and reduces rolling resistance caused by deflection of factory control arms and rubber bushings. In drag racing this means better 60' times due to improved and more consistent contact of tire with ground, no wheel hopping and less tire resistance during acceleration. In autocross / road racing maintaining proper suspension geometry during cornering and braking means better control and greater consistency which yields better lap times.

**SVTADAM** · 08-11-2008, 11:25 AM

Any chance you would offer these without bushings?

**CFM Focus** · 08-11-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SVTADAM

Any chance you would offer these without bushings?

Sure, deduct $25 off the price.

**only_in_a_domestic** · 08-11-2008, 12:50 PM

sweet guys, lemme know when you have them for the 05

**starfuryt550** · 08-11-2008, 04:36 PM

Sounds awesome!!

now post some news on the rear arms!!

08-09-2008, 06:45 PM	#1
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IslandFocus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Posts: 2,174	Re: CFM Tubular Front Control Arms NOW AVAILABLE! I will be looking to get a set of these in the not too distant future Are these the same as the old Focus Central ones? __________________ 2000 Focus ZX3: Xios Turbo Kit on Built Motor in Progress!! Last edited by IslandFocus : 08-09-2008 at 08:51 PM.

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Dfocusin Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Monroe, WA USA Posts: 1,991	Re: CFM Tubular Front Control Arms NOW AVAILABLE! Any plans to make them fit a '05? If you do I will buy them. My 2001 has 2005 knucles. Great stuff guys! Keep it up. __________________ HIS- 2001 PW RBR ZX3 sponsored by webxtremes.com & 2000 ZX3, black & Hers- 2004 ZTW 2.3. FociNW.com

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CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,480	Re: CFM Tubular Front Control Arms NOW AVAILABLE! Ok, I think I've got it figured out... The SVT spindles are similar but not identical to the '05+ spindles. The '05+ spindles accept a larger diameter ball joint stud and the '06+ spindles accept a larger diameter strut. No problem, we'll just have to make a different heim joint stud to work with the larger hole in the later spindles. Thanks for the info Dfocusin!!! __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / NEW! Online Customer Service - Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Specs / Timeslip / Dyno .:Focus Showoff:. Picture and Video Gallery

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only_in_a_domestic Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,474	Re: CFM Tubular Front Control Arms NOW AVAILABLE! hey hector, are these safe for auto-x and track days? __________________ weight reduction= no sig:-)

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