HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - Focaljet

**HTPerformance** · 02-20-2008, 02:23 AM

UPDATE July 23th: Group Buy has shipped! We appologize for the delays along the way. Thanks for making this group buy a success.

UPDATE July 7th: QA1 Rod-Ends are scheduled to arrive here early this week. Will update with the shipping info when they arrive.

UPDATE June 2nd: QA1 Rod-Ends are scheduled to ship from their MFG plant to us on June 20th. Plan on shipping out these sets the last week in June/first week in July.

UPDATE Apr. 7th: Our Rod-end supplier did not inform us of a lack of stock of the rod-ends until this past week, we are trying to locate another supplier that has them in stock right now. Otherwise it is going to be an 8-week lead time to get a new order of the rod-ends in stock. I will keep everyone posted with updates.

HTPerformance.NET is proud to introduce a fully Adjustable Rear Toe Arm set! As many Focus and Mazda 3 tuners lower or even raise their rides to maximize performance, caster and camber angles can become skewed and do not exactly match the drivers’ needs. The HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arm, when correctly installed will allow the tuner to fully adjust rear toe, and may also aid in achieving caster and camber angles desired for performance suspension installations. Other companies make their arms with inferior components such as paper thin rubber bushings that can wear quickly and are prone to dry rot; the use of mild steel alloys is also a terrible mistake when it comes to long lasting performance. Why make an adjustable STOCK arm? It just doesn’t make sense to us.

Here is an excerpt from an article by Sport Compact Car's - Comprehensive suspension tuning guide, that will help you understand the importance of adjusting your toe and how it can effect your driving:
http://forums.focaljet.com/suspensio...ml#post6444334

Production arms:

HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms are made with only the best components:

• Our HTP Toe Arms are easily adjustable with a ¾” open-ended wrench

• Weighs less than the stock toe arms

• Stronger than the stock toe arms

• These sexy rods can replace those ugly rusted OEM arms

• Saves time over removing the old bushings, and pressing in new bushings as well as giving you the added adjustability (which gets you out to the track/street sooner).

• Adjustable Rear Toe Arm body is made from Billet 7075-T651 aircraft grade Aluminum alloy; which is much more expensive than 6061 and 2024. It is well worth the added expense for the additional durability and safety through increased strength.

• The Toe Arm body is red anodized to maintain structural performance over the life the part as well as providing a long lasting surface finish.

• The HTPerformance logo has been Laser Marked on the rod body

• High-grade Jam Nuts provide a locking mechanism for the rod which prevents stripping the rod end threads

• 3-piece QA1 Precision Products, Inc. Rod Ends

Ball:
o 52100 Bearing Steel
o Heat treated
o Hard Chrome Plated
Race:
o Stainless Steel
o Heat Treated
o Self Lubricating Teflon Lined (PTFE) – Much superior to grease fittings!
Body:
o Alloy Steel
o Heat Treated
o Protective Coated for Corrosion Resistance

This is NOT an Economy 2 piece mild steel rod end!

• Corrosion resistant 300-series Stainless Steel Spacers keep the rod end centered

Other companies will tell you that their toe arms alone will allow for every adjustment on the rear suspension, but this is NOT true. Be sure to use camber bolts in the curved upper control arm in conjunction with HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms and the stock lower arm camber bolts for the maximum aftermarket suspension adjustability.

If you demand the BEST for your ride, HTP is your go-to company!

MSRP: $175

Introductory Pricing for Pre-orders: $160 w/ FREE SHIPPING!
Pre-order period valid until: March 31, 2008 (extended until the rod-ends arrive)

Please contact sales@htperformance.net to pre-order your set!!!

Current Pre-Orders:
0) CaysE - Prototype Model
1) Dfocusin
2) blueovaldave
3) loudfocus01
4) ztsfocus
5) Stolle
6) besthaticouldo
7) hackkaisersyn
8) CHoffman
9) JEEPers
10) P. Farina

Pictured below is our prototype, the production version arms are anodized, not powdercoated.

**CaysE** · 02-20-2008, 08:12 PM

What color is the anodization?

**HTP Designer** · 02-20-2008, 10:18 PM

Red

**jrssvt** · 02-21-2008, 12:21 AM

$320.00 for both correct?

**HTPerformance** · 02-21-2008, 12:23 AM

No, this is for the pair!

**CaysE** · 02-21-2008, 08:57 AM

I'm still on the fence about using QA1 ends.

Is it possible to create "poly mount ends" that can replace one of the ball ends?

**HTPerformance** · 02-21-2008, 10:01 AM

Not at the current time. We feel that the QA1 rod ends will provide the maximum performance qualities. Remember that your other 2 arms are most likely still bushing ends.

**J_Train** · 02-21-2008, 01:22 PM

Thanks for the PM on your product Brian, im going to look into these when i get my suspension.

**HTP Designer** · 02-21-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTPerformance

Not at the current time. We feel that the QA1 rod ends will provide the maximum performance qualities. Remember that your other 2 arms are most likely still bushing ends.

In other words, the lower arms with the spring bucket on it takes most of the force so as long as that stays a poly bushing, your suspension shoudl still feel squishy

**MVent** · 02-21-2008, 04:01 PM

How much adjustment shold these give? I got the camber bolts when I installed my Sportlines but the +1 didn't do much.

**HTP Designer** · 02-21-2008, 04:07 PM

Over 1/4" in both directions safely.

When you install camber bolts, make sure that the washers have not moved other wise you will not get the full adjustment out of the camber bolts.

**HTPerformance** · 02-22-2008, 08:24 PM

Here is an excerpt from an article by Sport Compact Car's - Comprehensive suspension tuning guide, that will help you understand the importance of adjusting your toe and how it can effect your driving:
http://forums.focaljet.com/suspensio...-your-toe.html

**purpleskunk** · 02-27-2008, 03:10 AM

i want a set!

**HTPerformance** · 02-27-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purpleskunk

i want a set!

I got your email, and have sent a reply!

**HTP Designer** · 02-28-2008, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focus2000spi

I'm really looking to increase my Street Cred incomparison to some of the Hondas running around here. How many "Street Cred" points will this add and what other mods would you guys recommend in the quest for more Street Cred? I just got a set of cross drilled brake lines and the manufactuer claimed 4.5 Street Cred but I'm only seeing 3.8 max.

Honestly, I think you just lost all your "street cred" by buying "CROSS DRILLED BRAKE LINES" lol.

Please do not bother posting in HTP threads if you are just out to give us a hard time. This seems to be something you like to do and is really just a waste of time for everyone.

**HTPerformance** · 03-13-2008, 07:41 PM

These will be coming in shortly, who is eager!?!?

**HTPerformance** · 03-17-2008, 02:48 PM

Installation writeup and prototype install pics will be available shortly!

**HTPerformance** · 03-17-2008, 11:23 PM

Here is a conversation I just had today with him on AIM:

[13:45] BrIMan030: how did the install and alignment go?
[13:45] besthaticoulddo: install...took 25 minutes
[13:45] besthaticoulddo: f***in incredibly easy
[13:45] BrIMan030:
[13:45] besthaticoulddo: no problems what so ever
[13:45] besthaticoulddo: alignment...they got ALL the toe out of the rear...and he said it was really easy...adjustability was great
[13:45] besthaticoulddo: good work once again guys
[13:45] BrIMan030: awesome
[13:46] besthaticoulddo: yep came out great
[13:46] besthaticoulddo: o and i did them at night...so simple
[13:47] besthaticoulddo: i could make a how-to or write up for install if you want
[13:47] besthaticoulddo: dude...its a 15mm bolt, then two cresent wrenches...i was like hell yes
[13:48] besthaticoulddo: they look freakin sick under there tho
[13:48] BrIMan030: need more pics!
[13:49] besthaticoulddo: ya i know
[13:49] besthaticoulddo: i have a ton of them on my camera!
[13:49] besthaticoulddo: lol
[13:49] besthaticoulddo: theres no excess noise either...which is nice
[13:52] BrIMan030: thats great
[13:52] besthaticoulddo: ya man
[13:52] besthaticoulddo: you guys topped yourself once again

Here are some pictures from the prototype installation:

**Johnny_P** · 03-18-2008, 12:45 AM

Do these do camber or just toe? I thought toe was a factory adjustable thing...

**HTPerformance** · 03-18-2008, 12:27 PM

The factory settings does have adjustments for mainly camber and minimally toe; however, when you modify the suspension geometry beyond the factory intended settings aftermarket camber bolts/plates etc. are needed to achieve the same settings OR make it easier to tune in your desired specs. The adjustability might be the most important feature of this product for some people because they have gone to aftermarket suspension setups with lowering springs, yet the other performance aspects of this piece such as not needing to go through the hassle of removing factory bushings to reinstall new ones, otherwise you would have to purchase new arms direct from Ford with new bushings as they do deteriorate over time and usage.

**Dfocusin** · 03-18-2008, 10:00 PM

I am excited! I hope to get these on and the suspension tuned before race #1.

I should be on your list. I bought through your store.

**HTPerformance** · 03-18-2008, 10:39 PM

Yep! When is your first race scheduled?

02-20-2008, 08:12 PM	#2
CaysE [FJ] This is worse than when the raccoon got caught in the copier! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 7,643	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms What color is the anodization? __________________ 2008 Cannondale F4 ··· Hi-brite · no mods (yet) 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· hehehehehehe strictly/focused "It would take a miracle to make the entire Focus community get along. FF vs FJ, F-P vs FS, tuner vs tuner, racer vs ricer. What can you do?"

02-20-2008, 10:18 PM	#3
HTP Designer TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keene, NH and Raynham, Ma Posts: 823	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms Red __________________ HTPerformance Chief Designer Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? Instant messege screen name: *HTP Designer* on aim. Or send an email to: jason@htperformance.net Last edited by HTP Designer : 07-09-2008 at 05:52 PM.

02-21-2008, 12:21 AM	#4
jrssvt TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Highland,ca Posts: 365	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms $320.00 for both correct? __________________ "One Day we'll wake up and not have to worry about tomarrow" If Speed Kills Do Brakes Give life--( brembo Brakes)--

02-21-2008, 12:23 AM	#5
HTPerformance TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,477	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms No, this is for the pair! __________________ *"Enabling you the opportunity to build your DREAM. We take ideas and turn them into reality."* BUY IT NOW! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - ORDER YOUR SET NOW! Zetec MAF Sensor Tubes now in stock! Duratec on the way!

02-21-2008, 08:57 AM	#6
CaysE [FJ] This is worse than when the raccoon got caught in the copier! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 7,643	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms I'm still on the fence about using QA1 ends. Is it possible to create "poly mount ends" that can replace one of the ball ends? __________________ 2008 Cannondale F4 ··· Hi-brite · no mods (yet) 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· hehehehehehe strictly/focused "It would take a miracle to make the entire Focus community get along. FF vs FJ, F-P vs FS, tuner vs tuner, racer vs ricer. What can you do?"

02-20-2008, 02:23 AM	#1
HTPerformance TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,477	HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms UPDATE July 23th: Group Buy has shipped! We appologize for the delays along the way. Thanks for making this group buy a success. UPDATE July 7th: QA1 Rod-Ends are scheduled to arrive here early this week. Will update with the shipping info when they arrive. UPDATE June 2nd: QA1 Rod-Ends are scheduled to ship from their MFG plant to us on June 20th. Plan on shipping out these sets the last week in June/first week in July. UPDATE Apr. 7th: Our Rod-end supplier did not inform us of a lack of stock of the rod-ends until this past week, we are trying to locate another supplier that has them in stock right now. Otherwise it is going to be an 8-week lead time to get a new order of the rod-ends in stock. I will keep everyone posted with updates. HTPerformance.NET is proud to introduce a fully Adjustable Rear Toe Arm set! As many Focus and Mazda 3 tuners lower or even raise their rides to maximize performance, caster and camber angles can become skewed and do not exactly match the drivers’ needs. The HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arm, when correctly installed will allow the tuner to fully adjust rear toe, and may also aid in achieving caster and camber angles desired for performance suspension installations. Other companies make their arms with inferior components such as paper thin rubber bushings that can wear quickly and are prone to dry rot; the use of mild steel alloys is also a terrible mistake when it comes to long lasting performance. Why make an adjustable STOCK arm? It just doesn’t make sense to us. Here is an excerpt from an article by Sport Compact Car's - Comprehensive suspension tuning guide, that will help you understand the importance of adjusting your toe and how it can effect your driving: http://forums.focaljet.com/suspensio...ml#post6444334 Production arms: *HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms are made with only the best components:* • Our HTP Toe Arms are easily adjustable with a ¾” open-ended wrench • Weighs less than the stock toe arms • Stronger than the stock toe arms • These sexy rods can replace those ugly rusted OEM arms • Saves time over removing the old bushings, and pressing in new bushings as well as giving you the added adjustability (which gets you out to the track/street sooner). • Adjustable Rear Toe Arm body is made from Billet 7075-T651 aircraft grade Aluminum alloy; which is much more expensive than 6061 and 2024. It is well worth the added expense for the additional durability and safety through increased strength. • The Toe Arm body is red anodized to maintain structural performance over the life the part as well as providing a long lasting surface finish. • The HTPerformance logo has been Laser Marked on the rod body • High-grade Jam Nuts provide a locking mechanism for the rod which prevents stripping the rod end threads • 3-piece QA1 Precision Products, Inc. Rod Ends Ball: o 52100 Bearing Steel o Heat treated o Hard Chrome Plated Race: o Stainless Steel o Heat Treated o Self Lubricating Teflon Lined (PTFE) – Much superior to grease fittings! Body: o Alloy Steel o Heat Treated o Protective Coated for Corrosion Resistance This is NOT an Economy 2 piece mild steel rod end! • Corrosion resistant 300-series Stainless Steel Spacers keep the rod end centered Other companies will tell you that their toe arms alone will allow for every adjustment on the rear suspension, but this is NOT true. Be sure to use camber bolts in the curved upper control arm in conjunction with HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms and the stock lower arm camber bolts for the maximum aftermarket suspension adjustability. If you demand the BEST for your ride, HTP is your go-to company! MSRP: $175 Introductory Pricing for Pre-orders: $160 w/ FREE SHIPPING! Pre-order period valid until: March 31, 2008 (extended until the rod-ends arrive) Please contact sales@htperformance.net to pre-order your set!!! Current Pre-Orders: 0) CaysE - Prototype Model 1) Dfocusin 2) blueovaldave 3) loudfocus01 4) ztsfocus 5) Stolle 6) besthaticouldo 7) hackkaisersyn 8) CHoffman 9) JEEPers 10) P. Farina Pictured below is our prototype, the production version arms are anodized, not powdercoated. __________________ *"Enabling you the opportunity to build your DREAM. We take ideas and turn them into reality."* BUY IT NOW! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - ORDER YOUR SET NOW! Zetec MAF Sensor Tubes now in stock! Duratec on the way! Last edited by HTPerformance : 08-16-2008 at 11:26 PM.

02-21-2008, 10:01 AM	#7
HTPerformance TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,477	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms Not at the current time. We feel that the QA1 rod ends will provide the maximum performance qualities. Remember that your other 2 arms are most likely still bushing ends. __________________ *"Enabling you the opportunity to build your DREAM. We take ideas and turn them into reality."* BUY IT NOW! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - ORDER YOUR SET NOW! Zetec MAF Sensor Tubes now in stock! Duratec on the way!

02-21-2008, 01:22 PM	#8
J_Train TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 463	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms Thanks for the PM on your product Brian, im going to look into these when i get my suspension. __________________ Some say he urinates 98 RON petrol, and that he can smell corners. No one knows when he was born, or how. But we do know why he was placed upon the Earth. To drive quickly. He has a penchant for prog rock, and rumour has it, likes his eggs sunny side up....... All we know is he's called The STIG!!

02-21-2008, 04:01 PM	#10
MVent Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 3	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms How much adjustment shold these give? I got the camber bolts when I installed my Sportlines but the +1 didn't do much. __________________ 15.261 @ 91.32 (2.295 60 ft) "I feel lethal."

02-21-2008, 04:07 PM	#11
HTP Designer TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keene, NH and Raynham, Ma Posts: 823	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms Over 1/4" in both directions safely. When you install camber bolts, make sure that the washers have not moved other wise you will not get the full adjustment out of the camber bolts. __________________ HTPerformance Chief Designer Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? Instant messege screen name: *HTP Designer* on aim. Or send an email to: jason@htperformance.net

02-22-2008, 08:24 PM	#12
HTPerformance TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,477	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms Here is an excerpt from an article by Sport Compact Car's - Comprehensive suspension tuning guide, that will help you understand the importance of adjusting your toe and how it can effect your driving: http://forums.focaljet.com/suspensio...-your-toe.html __________________ *"Enabling you the opportunity to build your DREAM. We take ideas and turn them into reality."* BUY IT NOW! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - ORDER YOUR SET NOW! Zetec MAF Sensor Tubes now in stock! Duratec on the way!

02-27-2008, 03:10 AM	#13
purpleskunk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms i want a set! __________________ .....................This is YOUR AMERICA ................................. ...............Mike Gravel for President 2008..........................

03-13-2008, 07:41 PM	#16
HTPerformance TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,477	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms These will be coming in shortly, who is eager!?!? __________________ *"Enabling you the opportunity to build your DREAM. We take ideas and turn them into reality."* BUY IT NOW! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - ORDER YOUR SET NOW! Zetec MAF Sensor Tubes now in stock! Duratec on the way!

03-17-2008, 02:48 PM	#17
HTPerformance TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,477	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms Installation writeup and prototype install pics will be available shortly! __________________ *"Enabling you the opportunity to build your DREAM. We take ideas and turn them into reality."* BUY IT NOW! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - ORDER YOUR SET NOW! Zetec MAF Sensor Tubes now in stock! Duratec on the way!

03-17-2008, 11:23 PM	#18
HTPerformance TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,477	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms Here is a conversation I just had today with him on AIM: [13:45] BrIMan030: how did the install and alignment go? [13:45] besthaticoulddo: install...took 25 minutes [13:45] besthaticoulddo: f*in incredibly easy [13:45] BrIMan030: [13:45] besthaticoulddo: no problems what so ever [13:45] besthaticoulddo: alignment...they got ALL the toe out of the rear...and he said it was really easy...adjustability was great [13:45] besthaticoulddo: good work once again guys [13:45] BrIMan030: awesome [13:46] besthaticoulddo: yep came out great [13:46] besthaticoulddo: o and i did them at night...so simple [13:47] besthaticoulddo: i could make a how-to or write up for install if you want [13:47] besthaticoulddo: dude...its a 15mm bolt, then two cresent wrenches...i was like hell yes [13:48] besthaticoulddo: they look freakin sick under there tho [13:48] BrIMan030: need more pics! [13:49] besthaticoulddo: ya i know [13:49] besthaticoulddo: i have a ton of them on my camera! [13:49] besthaticoulddo: lol [13:49] besthaticoulddo: theres no excess noise either...which is nice [13:52] BrIMan030: thats great [13:52] besthaticoulddo: ya man [13:52] besthaticoulddo: you guys topped yourself once again Here are some pictures from the prototype installation: __________________ "Enabling you the opportunity to build your DREAM. We take ideas and turn them into reality." BUY IT NOW! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - ORDER YOUR SET NOW!** Zetec MAF Sensor Tubes now in stock! Duratec on the way!

03-18-2008, 12:27 PM	#20
HTPerformance TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,477	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms The factory settings does have adjustments for mainly camber and minimally toe; however, when you modify the suspension geometry beyond the factory intended settings aftermarket camber bolts/plates etc. are needed to achieve the same settings OR make it easier to tune in your desired specs. The adjustability might be the most important feature of this product for some people because they have gone to aftermarket suspension setups with lowering springs, yet the other performance aspects of this piece such as not needing to go through the hassle of removing factory bushings to reinstall new ones, otherwise you would have to purchase new arms direct from Ford with new bushings as they do deteriorate over time and usage. __________________ *"Enabling you the opportunity to build your DREAM. We take ideas and turn them into reality."* BUY IT NOW! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - ORDER YOUR SET NOW! Zetec MAF Sensor Tubes now in stock! Duratec on the way! Last edited by HTPerformance : 03-18-2008 at 03:02 PM.

03-18-2008, 10:00 PM	#21
Dfocusin Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Monroe, WA USA Posts: 2,056	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms I am excited! I hope to get these on and the suspension tuned before race #1. I should be on your list. I bought through your store. __________________ HIS- 2001 PWSC RBR ZX3 sponsored by webxtremes.com & 2000 ZX3, black & Hers- 2004 ZTW 2.3. FociNW.com

03-18-2008, 10:39 PM	#22
HTPerformance TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,477	Re: HTPerformance Adjustable Rear Toe Arms Yep! When is your first race scheduled? __________________ *"Enabling you the opportunity to build your DREAM. We take ideas and turn them into reality."* BUY IT NOW! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - ORDER YOUR SET NOW! Zetec MAF Sensor Tubes now in stock! Duratec on the way!

03-19-2008, 11:15 AM	#23
Dfocusin Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Monroe, WA USA Posts: 2,056