tubular control arms nomore? - Focaljet

**3xzsucof** · 08-21-2006, 12:39 PM

Are you still thinking of making them? Id think I would like a set. keep us updated if your planning on doing so. Thanks!!

-Joe

**Honda Hunter** · 08-22-2006, 05:54 PM

We have the last Focus Central batch of arms produced in stock and ready to ship.

I posted this a while back, but thanks for asking again.

Focus Central is no longer around, and no more of these arms will be produced. Once our stock runs out, you will not be able to find them again anywhere.

Once these run out, we'll see about making some ourselves.

If you would like to order a set, give us a call any time durring the day. Ask for Frank, and tell him Nick sent you.

Poly control arm bushings are required for installation. We should have these in stock also. Call to find out.

Thanks!

**CTZX3** · 10-24-2006, 11:20 AM

Focus Central still has lots of the rear arms with coilover kits

I'll be getting another set for my new Focus

**Tobyboom** · 10-24-2006, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTZX3

Focus Central still has lots of the rear arms with coilover kits

I'll be getting another set for my new Focus

How is that when they arent even in business?

**CTZX3** · 10-24-2006, 06:37 PM

Dennis still sells parts and has a building with stuff in it,

**pocus** · 10-25-2006, 04:44 AM

can you send me a pm with contact info. Thats the route that I want to go with my suspension.

thanks

**dimm** · 10-28-2006, 09:36 AM

anybody have a daily driven focus with the tubular control arms on them?

Just wondering how they hold up to pot hole abuse.

**IslandFocus** · 10-29-2006, 06:48 PM

What advantages do these have over the stock ones?

**CTZX3** · 10-30-2006, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimm

anybody have a daily driven focus with the tubular control arms on them?

Just wondering how they hold up to pot hole abuse.

i had these on my old focus for over 2 years, you get alot better handling from putting the spring over the shock

i will post pictures tonight

**CTZX3** · 10-30-2006, 07:56 PM

http://69.251.144.167/focus/fc/suspension.html

**racefocus** · 01-31-2007, 10:18 AM

god I loves these... Can you give me dennis contact info? And is Dennis the orginal owner?

**cornercarverzx5** · 02-12-2007, 01:51 PM

ctzx3, what suspension do you have that puts the springs on top of the shock?

**racefocus** · 02-22-2007, 06:40 AM

^^^ they are the rear coilover setup that focus central sold!

**HTP Designer** · 03-06-2007, 08:38 PM

I have the front setup with poly bushings, I love them. Pretty much no more wheel hop, I just spin now if i have street tires on. Who can we contact if we wanted to find the rear coil over setup?

**CTZX3** · 03-07-2007, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornercarverzx5

ctzx3, what suspension do you have that puts the springs on top of the shock?

I now have SVT rear shocks

I just got a new seto of the coiolvers and blue rear control arms from Focus Central

I just wish it would warm up so I can install them

Tobyboom just installed these on his car, hit him up to post pics, it looks nice

**moshaholic2** · 03-09-2007, 10:37 PM

^^^^^ how much street driving do you do? or is this purely a track car?

**CDfocus** · 03-09-2007, 11:21 PM

I would like a set of the rear coilovers to.

**liggersnow** · 04-24-2007, 05:51 PM

ricardo from f2 performance got us a full coil-over w/coni adjustables for our svt,we use it for track and street.we got the front and rear adjustable everything from steeda about a year a go.

**Reza** · 10-06-2007, 10:49 AM

do you guys have these still??

**10/10ths FOCUS** · 10-11-2007, 04:34 PM

I am interested also.

**larryinfl** · 10-23-2007, 07:40 AM

I'm not sure guys. That would be a question for our sales team. You can contact them at gofast @ steeda.com or 954-960-0774

**starfuryt550** · 11-01-2007, 12:46 AM

i have the Toe control arms and the control arms as well...i only installed the toe so far...

i was never sure of the benefits of those tubular control arms. wouldnt i lose turning ability by eliminating the rear sway bar??

i dont know if i should install mine or not...

**starfuryt550** · 11-20-2007, 09:57 AM

most likely, i wont install my Focus Central Blue control arms...if anyone is interested in them, send me a PM here or in FF at the same user name!

**Oreo** · 11-25-2007, 12:50 AM

Hopefully I'm not stepping on anyone's toes by saying this here...

The FC tubular control arms had a few catestrophic failures. Thus, they had a very bad reputation here & no one else wanted to use them. There's probably a market for a new & improved design, but the old ones will probably sit on the shelves till they rot, or are purchased by newer focus owners unaware of the previous failures.

Again, sorry for stepping on toes here, but I didn't see it mentioned in this thread yet & thought that it was important for any potential customers to at least be able to make an informed decision.

**starfuryt550** · 11-25-2007, 09:18 PM

that makes sense...i bought them without knowing much about them...if you have any more info on them, that would be great!

08-21-2006, 12:39 PM	#1
3xzsucof Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south Jersey Posts: 1,740	tubular control arms nomore? Are you still thinking of making them? Id think I would like a set. keep us updated if your planning on doing so. Thanks!! -Joe

08-22-2006, 05:54 PM	#2
Honda Hunter Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fabulous South Florida Posts: 4,815	Re: tubular control arms nomore? We have the last Focus Central batch of arms produced in stock and ready to ship. I posted this a while back, but thanks for asking again. Focus Central is no longer around, and no more of these arms will be produced. Once our stock runs out, you will not be able to find them again anywhere. Once these run out, we'll see about making some ourselves. If you would like to order a set, give us a call any time durring the day. Ask for Frank, and tell him Nick sent you. Poly control arm bushings are required for installation. We should have these in stock also. Call to find out. Thanks! __________________ -Nick NaRdone "Do it once, do it right. No exceptions. - I am a fabricator." New Focus Project coming soon...

10-24-2006, 11:20 AM	#3
CTZX3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: FJ Member #93 PerryHall, Maryland Posts: 6,962	Re: tubular control arms nomore? Focus Central still has lots of the rear arms with coilover kits I'll be getting another set for my new Focus __________________ WWW.CHRIS13.COM FLICKR 2004 White ZX3 2.3L Powered by Duratec

10-24-2006, 06:37 PM	#5
CTZX3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: FJ Member #93 PerryHall, Maryland Posts: 6,962	Re: tubular control arms nomore? Dennis still sells parts and has a building with stuff in it, __________________ WWW.CHRIS13.COM FLICKR 2004 White ZX3 2.3L Powered by Duratec

10-25-2006, 04:44 AM	#6
pocus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 1,278	Re: tubular control arms nomore? can you send me a pm with contact info. Thats the route that I want to go with my suspension. thanks __________________ 358whp and 335TQ-23psi-93oct and I can still turn the boost up.

10-28-2006, 09:36 AM	#7
dimm TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: good ol balmore merland Posts: 679	Re: tubular control arms nomore? anybody have a daily driven focus with the tubular control arms on them? Just wondering how they hold up to pot hole abuse. __________________ Sure you can go real fast in a straight line but can you turn without hitting your brakes?

10-29-2006, 06:48 PM	#8
IslandFocus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Posts: 2,118	Re: tubular control arms nomore? What advantages do these have over the stock ones? __________________ 2000 Focus ZX3: Xios Turbo Kit on Built Motor in Progress!!

10-30-2006, 07:56 PM	#10
CTZX3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: FJ Member #93 PerryHall, Maryland Posts: 6,962	Re: tubular control arms nomore? http://69.251.144.167/focus/fc/suspension.html __________________ WWW.CHRIS13.COM FLICKR 2004 White ZX3 2.3L Powered by Duratec

01-31-2007, 10:18 AM	#11
racefocus TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wooster,ohio Posts: 379	Re: tubular control arms nomore? god I loves these... Can you give me dennis contact info? And is Dennis the orginal owner?

02-12-2007, 01:51 PM	#12
cornercarverzx5 TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 429	Re: tubular control arms nomore? ctzx3, what suspension do you have that puts the springs on top of the shock?

02-22-2007, 06:40 AM	#13
racefocus TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wooster,ohio Posts: 379	Re: tubular control arms nomore? ^^^ they are the rear coilover setup that focus central sold!

03-06-2007, 08:38 PM	#14
HTP Designer TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keene, NH and Raynham, Ma Posts: 715	Re: tubular control arms nomore? I have the front setup with poly bushings, I love them. Pretty much no more wheel hop, I just spin now if i have street tires on. Who can we contact if we wanted to find the rear coil over setup? __________________ *www.HTPerformance.net* Making unique and amazing ideas a reality!! HTPerformance Chief Designer JUST RELEASED! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - PREORDER YOUR SET NOW! Have a question? Instant messege screen name: *HTP Designer* on aim. Or send an email to: jason@htperformance.net

03-09-2007, 10:37 PM	#16
moshaholic2 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 679	Re: tubular control arms nomore? ^^^^^ how much street driving do you do? or is this purely a track car? __________________ 2003 2.3L ZX3 5sp. FS Stage 1 and some other stuff(226whp 192tq)

03-09-2007, 11:21 PM	#17
CDfocus Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NRH,TX Posts: 62	Re: tubular control arms nomore? I would like a set of the rear coilovers to.

04-24-2007, 05:51 PM	#18
liggersnow Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 51	Re: tubular control arms nomore? ricardo from f2 performance got us a full coil-over w/coni adjustables for our svt,we use it for track and street.we got the front and rear adjustable everything from steeda about a year a go.

10-06-2007, 10:49 AM	#19
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles, San Diego Posts: 8,311	Re: tubular control arms nomore? do you guys have these still?? __________________ H&R/// , Team Dynamics , FocusSport , Bridgestone RE-01R.

10-11-2007, 04:34 PM	#20
10/10ths FOCUS Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CT Posts: 15	Re: tubular control arms nomore? I am interested also. __________________ WTB: ZX3, 2.3, 5SP & Go Fast Parts. Oval Track Project.

10-23-2007, 07:40 AM	#21
larryinfl Premier Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 382	Re: tubular control arms nomore? I'm not sure guys. That would be a question for our sales team. You can contact them at gofast @ steeda.com or 954-960-0774 __________________ Steeda Autosports Webmaster :-) Steeda Focus Goodness: http://www.steedafocus.com Steeda Phone Number: 954-960-0774

11-01-2007, 12:46 AM	#22
starfuryt550 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 239	Re: tubular control arms nomore? i have the Toe control arms and the control arms as well...i only installed the toe so far... i was never sure of the benefits of those tubular control arms. wouldnt i lose turning ability by eliminating the rear sway bar?? i dont know if i should install mine or not...

11-20-2007, 09:57 AM	#23
starfuryt550 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 239	Re: tubular control arms nomore? most likely, i wont install my Focus Central Blue control arms...if anyone is interested in them, send me a PM here or in FF at the same user name!

11-25-2007, 12:50 AM	#24
Oreo DoubleStuf™ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Walter banned me! What a joke! LOL Posts: 3,987	Re: tubular control arms nomore? Hopefully I'm not stepping on anyone's toes by saying this here... The FC tubular control arms had a few catestrophic failures. Thus, they had a very bad reputation here & no one else wanted to use them. There's probably a market for a new & improved design, but the old ones will probably sit on the shelves till they rot, or are purchased by newer focus owners unaware of the previous failures. Again, sorry for stepping on toes here, but I didn't see it mentioned in this thread yet & thought that it was important for any potential customers to at least be able to make an informed decision. __________________ Gun Jet: Check out a great new forum! Click here. Installed: SVT Brakes, ST200 Rims, Koni Sports, -2" Apex springs, poly FLCA & dog-bone bushings, Progress 22mm RSB, TriAx/F STS, Cosworth CAI, Draxas & Trubendz exhaust, XCal2- Now with more ProRacer! On Shelf: T2 ATB, 4.06 fdr, Cosworth IM, Stg 2 Crane cams, Eagle ConRods, 12.5:1cr 88mm Supertech pistons, Fidanza FW, Luk ProGold clutch

11-25-2007, 09:18 PM	#25
starfuryt550 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 239	Re: tubular control arms nomore? that makes sense...i bought them without knowing much about them...if you have any more info on them, that would be great!

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