Starting SF Build - Focaljet

**CCapaldi** · 04-01-2008, 10:24 AM

Well I finally have begun building another SF car out of the Capaldi Racing camp. I spent the first weekend gutting the interior and getting some misc odds and ends put together and making a parts list, I have to thank Leo once again for the use of the shop!

Now I just have to max out the credit cards with the rest of the parts I need and get the rest put together. I'll keep the pics updated as I get more accomplished.

**lepak91** · 04-01-2008, 10:41 AM

Looking good Craig!

**five0stangman** · 04-01-2008, 11:33 AM

Sweet looking ride, hope my '05 ST will be there in another 18 mos. Who did your cage?

**zetecer** · 04-01-2008, 11:41 AM

car looks sick cant wait to see it done

**JCM Racing #45** · 04-01-2008, 12:08 PM

Ford Racing Sparco Circuit seat and belts FTMFW!!!!!!!!!

Awesome build. Can't wait to see the finished product. Truthfully I can't wait to get on the same track with you guys, all of you guys.

**BUR_ZX3** · 04-01-2008, 12:14 PM

I need a shop like that.

**Ted7rns** · 04-01-2008, 12:15 PM

Looks good Craig. WTG!!!
Yeah, that Garage looks familiar.

**Ted7rns** · 04-01-2008, 03:35 PM

I see you didn't have the door bars go through the b-pillar like the red car.

But, the cage looks great.

**tallguy2.3** · 04-01-2008, 03:36 PM

Looks awesome! Super clean! Who did the cage? It looks nice.

**CCapaldi** · 04-01-2008, 04:08 PM

Long story short, Leo and crew had built this car for a customer to run in SCCA SSC. The cage was done by a company in PA I believe, not the same builder we use up here thus the differences. I'll have to see if I can digg up a name for you guys. The guy is going a different direction with his racing efforts this season so I picked up the car to run SF with.

So, I need to add all the SF legal goodies and a master switch and I should be good to go!

**Ted7rns** · 04-01-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCapaldi

Long story short, Leo and crew had built this car for a customer to run in SCCA SSC. The cage was done by a company in PA I believe, not the same builder we use up here thus the differences. I'll have to see if I can digg up a name for you guys. The guy is going a different direction with his racing efforts this season so I picked up the car to run SF with.

So, I need to add all the SF legal goodies and a master switch and I should be good to go!

Oh, I know who's car that was now.

**TfnG** · 04-02-2008, 12:39 AM

i like the seat.

**JimmySolo2** · 04-02-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCapaldi

The cage was done by a company in PA I believe, not the same builder we use up here thus the differences. I'll have to see if I can digg up a name for you guys.

It wasn't Domination Chassis in Pittsburgh was it?

That's a sweet Window Banner, too bad that is the spec window banner.

**recar** · 04-02-2008, 07:26 PM

Very nice.

**SVTBuckeye** · 04-02-2008, 10:01 PM

Look'in good!

This is going to be the mystery car this season. Where did Craig hide the NOx.

Be like an easter egg hunt.

**68 Touring Car** · 04-03-2008, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVTBuckeye

Look'in good!

This is going to be the mystery car this season. Where did Craig hide the NOx.

Be like an easter egg hunt.

In his cool box????

**JCM Racing #45** · 04-03-2008, 10:52 AM

With looking at that seat, I was actually thinking of getting the Sparco Circuit Pro seat. Whats the differences between the two? The pro says it's Hans campatible. But being that you guys have experience with the non-pro version how does it fit with the Hans device on?

**JCM Racing #45** · 04-03-2008, 10:53 AM

Also, with that type of seat do you still need side nets?

**CCapaldi** · 04-03-2008, 11:25 AM

I believe the only differences are the "Pro" is a little larger and a bit lighter. I actually have only used a HANS once at nationals and that was in a different seat, my HANS should be here next week so when I get it I'll take a seat and see if theres any issues to speak of.

Just an FYI I'm about 205-210lbs and 5'10, the seat fits pretty well for my size, its a little snugg around the thighs but by no means uncomfortable.

If you buy a seat with the side head bolsters you do not need to run the right side net.

**JCM Racing #45** · 04-03-2008, 01:20 PM

Yeah I'm just trying to figure out what seat to get. Ideally I'd like to sit in the seat before I buy it but I don't have a place with a selection of seats on hand.

I've read the circuit pro is larger than the circuit but also the circuit pro is Hans compatible. Nowhere does it say the circuit is Hans compatible. Granted Hans Compatible only means a deeper back and higher holes. MMM

Thanks for the input. Will eagerly wait for your response on the seat fitment with the Hans device on.

Me being 5'8 about 165-170 it sounds like the circuit is the way to go. Thanks

**CCapaldi** · 04-03-2008, 01:26 PM

Safe racer has the description "HANS Compatible".

http://www.saferacer.com/sparco-circ...?productid=776

**JCM Racing #45** · 04-03-2008, 01:41 PM

OK then, that answers that. Other websites I have been to don't say the regular circuit is "Hans compatible".

Good to know though cause the regular one is cheaper.

Thanks

Any way one of us shleps can get our hands on one of those Ford Racing done up seats.

**Matt Marks** · 04-07-2008, 08:32 AM

I *think* that the main difference for the sparco "HANS" compatible seats is that they moved the guide holes 3/4 of and inch or so higher up the back of the seat - giving more clearance for the extra "height" of the HANS.

If you're not tall, it shouldn't (to my knowledge) make a difference.

**JB-S1** · 04-07-2008, 09:39 AM

Just an FYI - the Circuit Pro is unusable for taller drivers. I bought one from SafeRacer and couldn't sit all the way back in it due to shoulder interference. My co-driver, who is only 6'1", couldn't sit in it either. You've gotta be closer to Felipe Massa than Craig T. Nelson.

We ended up buying a LaJoie Daytona Prototype seat.

**BadIdea** · 04-14-2008, 10:04 AM

Good info. I tried the circuit pro on sunday and too small. Where does one find a lojoie seat or other?

04-01-2008, 10:24 AM	#1
CCapaldi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, MI Posts: 74	Starting SF Build Well I finally have begun building another SF car out of the Capaldi Racing camp. I spent the first weekend gutting the interior and getting some misc odds and ends put together and making a parts list, I have to thank Leo once again for the use of the shop! Now I just have to max out the credit cards with the rest of the parts I need and get the rest put together. I'll keep the pics updated as I get more accomplished. __________________ 2007 & 2008 Spec Focus National Champion

04-01-2008, 10:41 AM	#2
lepak91 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 332	Re: Starting SF Build Looking good Craig!

04-01-2008, 11:33 AM	#3
five0stangman TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Charlotte Posts: 117	Re: Starting SF Build Sweet looking ride, hope my '05 ST will be there in another 18 mos. Who did your cage? __________________ 1986 Ford Mustang LX Coupe - 5.0L/5 spd 2005 Ford Focus ST 2.3L - Liquid Gray (Future Spec Focus Racer)

04-01-2008, 12:08 PM	#5
JCM Racing #45 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 118	Re: Starting SF Build Ford Racing Sparco Circuit seat and belts FTMFW!!!!!!!!! Awesome build. Can't wait to see the finished product. Truthfully I can't wait to get on the same track with you guys, all of you guys. __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed"

04-01-2008, 12:14 PM	#6
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 35,702	Re: Starting SF Build I need a shop like that. __________________ Video from the final round of the Focus Challenge... Click Here

04-01-2008, 11:41 AM	#4
zetecer TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: fall river, ma Posts: 243	Re: Starting SF Build car looks sick cant wait to see it done Last edited by Ted7rns : 04-01-2008 at 03:35 PM.

04-01-2008, 12:15 PM	#7
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,200	Re: Starting SF Build Looks good Craig. WTG!!! Yeah, that Garage looks familiar. __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series Director \| NASA HPDE Instructor 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Malibu Blue <23> NASA is dedicated to aspiring or accomplished Focus racers and track enthusiast. Last edited by Ted7rns : 04-01-2008 at 03:35 PM.

04-01-2008, 03:35 PM	#8
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,200	Re: Starting SF Build I see you didn't have the door bars go through the b-pillar like the red car. But, the cage looks great. __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series Director \| NASA HPDE Instructor 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Malibu Blue <23> NASA is dedicated to aspiring or accomplished Focus racers and track enthusiast.

04-01-2008, 04:08 PM	#10
CCapaldi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, MI Posts: 74	Re: Starting SF Build Long story short, Leo and crew had built this car for a customer to run in SCCA SSC. The cage was done by a company in PA I believe, not the same builder we use up here thus the differences. I'll have to see if I can digg up a name for you guys. The guy is going a different direction with his racing efforts this season so I picked up the car to run SF with. So, I need to add all the SF legal goodies and a master switch and I should be good to go! __________________ 2007 & 2008 Spec Focus National Champion Last edited by CCapaldi : 04-01-2008 at 04:13 PM.

04-02-2008, 12:39 AM	#12
TfnG Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brighton, IL Posts: 48	Re: Starting SF Build i like the seat. __________________ Thomas Gage #91 Spec Focus (Yellow SVT)

04-02-2008, 07:26 PM	#14
recar Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,475	Re: Starting SF Build Very nice.

04-02-2008, 10:01 PM	#15
SVTBuckeye TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pataskala Ohio Posts: 683	Re: Starting SF Build Look'in good! This is going to be the mystery car this season. Where did Craig hide the NOx. Be like an easter egg hunt. __________________ LEM 2007 & 2008 NASA Spec Focus racer w/ LCR racing 2002 SVT, Sonic Blue, NO options, vehicle 896 of 4788 Held at the factory Apr-June 02

04-03-2008, 10:52 AM	#17
JCM Racing #45 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 118	Re: Starting SF Build With looking at that seat, I was actually thinking of getting the Sparco Circuit Pro seat. Whats the differences between the two? The pro says it's Hans campatible. But being that you guys have experience with the non-pro version how does it fit with the Hans device on? __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed"

04-03-2008, 10:53 AM	#18
JCM Racing #45 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 118	Re: Starting SF Build Also, with that type of seat do you still need side nets? __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed"

04-03-2008, 11:25 AM	#19
CCapaldi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, MI Posts: 74	Re: Starting SF Build I believe the only differences are the "Pro" is a little larger and a bit lighter. I actually have only used a HANS once at nationals and that was in a different seat, my HANS should be here next week so when I get it I'll take a seat and see if theres any issues to speak of. Just an FYI I'm about 205-210lbs and 5'10, the seat fits pretty well for my size, its a little snugg around the thighs but by no means uncomfortable. If you buy a seat with the side head bolsters you do not need to run the right side net. __________________ 2007 & 2008 Spec Focus National Champion

04-03-2008, 01:20 PM	#20
JCM Racing #45 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 118	Re: Starting SF Build Yeah I'm just trying to figure out what seat to get. Ideally I'd like to sit in the seat before I buy it but I don't have a place with a selection of seats on hand. I've read the circuit pro is larger than the circuit but also the circuit pro is Hans compatible. Nowhere does it say the circuit is Hans compatible. Granted Hans Compatible only means a deeper back and higher holes. MMM Thanks for the input. Will eagerly wait for your response on the seat fitment with the Hans device on. Me being 5'8 about 165-170 it sounds like the circuit is the way to go. Thanks __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed"

04-03-2008, 01:26 PM	#21
CCapaldi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, MI Posts: 74	Re: Starting SF Build Safe racer has the description "HANS Compatible". http://www.saferacer.com/sparco-circ...?productid=776 __________________ 2007 & 2008 Spec Focus National Champion

04-03-2008, 01:41 PM	#22
JCM Racing #45 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 118	Re: Starting SF Build OK then, that answers that. Other websites I have been to don't say the regular circuit is "Hans compatible". Good to know though cause the regular one is cheaper. Thanks Any way one of us shleps can get our hands on one of those Ford Racing done up seats. __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed"

04-07-2008, 08:32 AM	#23
Matt Marks TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 237	Re: Starting SF Build I think that the main difference for the sparco "HANS" compatible seats is that they moved the guide holes 3/4 of and inch or so higher up the back of the seat - giving more clearance for the extra "height" of the HANS. If you're not tall, it shouldn't (to my knowledge) make a difference. __________________ 2007 NASA Mid-Atlantic Spec Focus Champion (Undefeated in a class of 1) 2007 Spec Focus National Championship - 4th place 2006 NASA Mid-Atlantic 944 Supercup - Champion

04-07-2008, 09:39 AM	#24
JB-S1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Powell, OH Posts: 88	Re: Starting SF Build Just an FYI - the Circuit Pro is unusable for taller drivers. I bought one from SafeRacer and couldn't sit all the way back in it due to shoulder interference. My co-driver, who is only 6'1", couldn't sit in it either. You've gotta be closer to Felipe Massa than Craig T. Nelson. We ended up buying a LaJoie Daytona Prototype seat. __________________ Green Baron Motorsports #187 PTE Neon

04-14-2008, 10:04 AM	#25
BadIdea Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,276	Re: Starting SF Build Good info. I tried the circuit pro on sunday and too small. Where does one find a lojoie seat or other? __________________ '02 silver svt '08 tundra crewmax

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