Looking for a more professional way to move your tools around, we've got the answer for you here.

We now stock a variety of tool flight cases, with multiple options on how to kit them out. You can get just a simple case for loading your tools into, all the way up to a rally spec kit, coming complete with tools.

 

Above is the Motamec Service Flight Case MTB-200. It comes complete with the foam lining seen above if you want it, as well as a kit needed to make your own cutaways for your tools.

External dimensions for these are 550mm x 400mm x 160mm (520mm x 370mm x 150mm internally).

As for colours of the case, you have the choice of either blue, green, red, or black. You also have five choices for the foam insert; grey, red, orange, green, or blue.

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The next setup will be more suited to you if you have a lot more tools to carry around.

This is the Motamec Service Flight Case MTB-100. It's slightly smaller than the MTB-200 (external dimensions 490mm x 350mm x 195mm) but comes with two liners. Each liner has 24 elasticated grips on it to reduce the risk of your tools moving around and both of the liners sit comfortably into the top cover of the case, doubling the storage on the top and leaving you with the bottom half to fill with whatever you need.

If you don't want to leave the bottom half of the case unorganized, then there is the option of getting the case with an additional, bespoke alloy tray.

As with the MTB-200 listed at the top of the post, this one also comes with the option of four different colours, blue, black, red, and green.

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If you're just getting started and need a good set of tools, or just need something to take on the road with you instead of your usual set, we've got an option for you too.

This is the Motamec Motorsport Tool Kit. It's got the same dimensions as the MTB-200 case listed at the top, but comes with everything you see in it, and also comes in the same four colour options as the other two cases listed here, and the choice of either black and red, or gray and red foam insert. The full tool kit includes;

Motamec 18v Cordless Impact Wrench - Lithium-Ion - 430 ft/lb / 588Nm Torque
Spare Motamec 18v Battery - Lithium-Ion
Motamec 18v Battery Charger & Lead
10pc - 1/2 Drive Deep Impact Sockets
3pc - 1/2 Drive Deep Alloy Wheel Impact Sockets
1/2 Drive Breaker Bar
1/2 Drive Extension Bar
Ball Peen Hammer
Rubber Mallet
2 x Pry Bars
Heavy Duty Magnetic Pickup Tool
Locktite - Medium Strength
Tyre Pressure Gauge
Tyre Marking Pen
SMD Mini Work Light
LED / Pickup Tool
Wire Brush
CNC Cut Foam Inserts - Including 8 Spare Wheel Nut Slots (Wheel nuts not included).

 

All of the cases listed above are designed for professional use and are extremely hard wearing. They all comes with heavy duty ball corners and extruded aluminium edges to reduce impact damage. They all also have a 5mm thick stainless steel name plaque, come fully padded to prevent damage to your tools, and are all lockable.

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Keeping the Mk2 Escorts's alive!

Another delivery just in, More Escort mk2 bodyshells, brand new manufactured Escort Mk2 replicas, soon to be converted into top spec rally cars!

Four new Escorts being delivered to Motorsport-Tools , North Wales, UK

An ideal base for any project, be it a rally car, track race car or a fast road classic

Here is the first one sold, being loaded onto customers trailer, this one will be converted into a Grp4 tarmac rally car

Escort Mk2 New Bodyshell: £6995 including VAT

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Whether you're looking to save a few grams of weight here and there, or are just looking to improve the look and feel of your Escort, then the latest panels we've just brought into stock are where you need to be looking.

If you're looking at just saving some weight, then the full fiberglass boot panel would be a great place to start for your Mk1 Escort. Weighing in at around 4.6Kg it'll help make a substantial saving in weight over the conventional steel boot and despite being made from fiberglass, it doesn't feel flimsy at all. The internal framework gives the panel real strength and rigidity, and it comes complete with the same mounting points that the original hinges had.

If the full fiberglass panel doesn't do it for you, then there are other options. One if the big sellers at the minute is the Carbon Composite boot. It tips the scales slightly lower than the full fiberglass panel, coming in at around 3.9Kg, and as we all know, the small savings in weight over the whole car soon mount up. The design of it is impressive as well as subtle, the weave of the carbon fibre is visible mainly in the underside recesses of the panel, keeping it light and strong but without compromising the classic look of the car.

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If you've got a Mk2 then there are even more options for you, sticking with the rear of the car, there's the Mk2 Fiberglass Boot. It has a similar internal framework as the Mk1 panel, giving it the same strong but light feel. But maybe you want something slightly different. If that's the case then there's this.

For those who don't recongnise the image, it's a fiberglass boot with an RS1800 WORKS spoiler. Now, we do sell the fiberglass spoilers separately if you don't feel like changing the entire boot panel just yet, but if you are, then this saves you the hassle of having to fit it yourself.

So there we go, if you're looking at shaving a few kilos off of the rear of your Escort then there aren't many easier ways in which to do it. And if you're looking at shaving some weight off elsewhere on the car, then check out the full range of fiberglass (and carbon fibre) panels available.

The Brand New Escort Mk2 Bodyshell!

The long awaited meaning Escort Mk2 bodyshells have finally arrived, yes brand new manufactured bodyshells! A direct copy of the RS specification mk2 shell have been re made and are now on the market priced at £7000 including VAT

Manufactured using the latest presses and metal forming processes
Reproduced as close as possible to the original Escort Mk2 body
Complete with RS spec strengthening plates (No tramp bar brackets)
Ideal base for Group 4 Rally car build, modern or historic, track or fast road project
Finished in primer
No underseal
Supplied complete with doors, bonnet and boot
Right Hand Drive
Sold as a aftermarket replacement body part only (Not Ford made)
Customer collection or contact us to arrange delivery - Can ship worldwide

We will also be converting bodyshells to Group4 rally spec and should be available off the shelf later in the year, will have several options available: Historic, modern tarmac , Road Rally, track etc.

Also can be supplied professionally painted to customer 's requirements including inside and underside

Well finally we got to take the Motorsport Tools Escort Mk2 out on a competitive event, we competed on the Toyota Harlech stages last weekend, unfortunately it was a DNF due to a slight problem with the hydraulic clutch master cylinder, but we got to test the Escort on a rally and we did 6 out of 8 stages so not too bad.

The event took place on the Llanbedar airfield near Harlech, North Wales, local to us, just down the road and was organized by our local motor club Harlech and district motor club. Well done to them on a very well run event.

The couple of weeks leading up to the event was very dry and sunny so we stocked up in some hard compound tyres, the airfield tarmac is very abrasive so hard compound is a must when its dry, but typically the day of the rally it poured down all day with a lot of standing water, so our slick tyres were not much use, it was very difficult puting the power down, the rear wheel was spinning in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear and loads of sideways!

It was the first time we got to use the Quaife 60g gearbox in anger, and it was a pleasure, worked great with very nice gear changes up and down, the ratios were spot on. The Millington Diamond 2.5L engine was also great, never missed a beat all day and has loads of torque, pulls like a train!

Overall a good test and shakedown for the Escort, cant wait to get out again, next event Anglesey circuit in June.

Images courtesy of: Sonya Jones Rally Photography

 

 

 

Finally the Escort Mk2 project is finished, well not quite, still a few things to do before its ready for a rally but it drives and we have taken it for a blast down the road a few times and yes its very fast.

Here we have some photos from the Classic Ford shoot we did last month. The January edition, now out in the shops has a 4 page feature on the Escort + a free 2016 Motorsport-Tools.com calendar.

2.5L Millington Diamond engine, 300BHP and loads of torque!

The engine we have fitted is a series-1 Millington Diamond, these are based on the Coswortth YB engines. It has a modified Cosworth 16v twin cam head bolted on to Millington's own aluminium block

The dry sump pumps takes drive directly off the timing belt. The coil pack is mounted on to the rear of the pump. All plumbing is done with Motamec hose and fittings. -12 and -10 hoses are used for the dry sump system.

Gearbox is the Quaife 60G 6-speed sequential gearbox

The boot houses the alloy fuel tank, AH Fabrications dry sump tank and Bosch fuel injection pumps, filters etc.

The cockpit is kept as simple as possible. The custom made wiring loom connects up to the stepper motor Motamec gauges, we have used the analogue dial gauges for the traditional look and they are easier to read than digital. Other features include RIX power steering, vertical hydraulic handbrake, bias pedal box with hydraulic clutch, heated screen...

Seats are the Motamec evo-one FIA seats and 6 point harness.

Here we have a Safety Devices multi point weld in cage, the rear suspension is 6 linked and turreted, big tunnels, firewalled etc.

Front suspension is made up of AVO 3 way adjustable dampers, Fully adjustable RIX Engineering WRC type uprights and the front brakes are AP Racing 4 pot CP5219, the largest brakes that will fit under 13" wheels. The discs are WRC type with J-Hook groves.

And here is some sideways action down our lane...

 

 

 

Quaife 60G Sequential Gearbox In Car Test

In car per road test of Quaife 60G sequential gearbox, heavy duty tailcase version.

What do you think?

 

 

 

 

Loom wiring now sorted. So first test run of the Millington conducted this morning. Thanks to Roy Millington and Alex at DTA for all their help yesterday. Enjoy the sound!!!

Motorsport-tools.com project modern tarmac spec mk2 Ford Escort first start up. Running a Millington Diamond Series 1 2.5 N/A engine.

There is some belt slip at the beginning of the video and it was idling very low at first. Both of these things where fixed before the end part of the video.

What do you think?

 

Again a few months has passed by with not a lot done to the Escort Mk2 project due to being very busy with other projects at Motorsport Tools.
The wiring loom has finally arrived, so we have been working away this past week and trying to get our heads round the best to route the wires etc..
Here are some of the latest photos, more coming soon...

 

 

 

The MSA Announcement

On June the 9th the MSA Council voted to male FIA approved Frontal Head Restraints (FHR) mandatory for Stage Rallying, Hill Climb and Sprint (with certain exceptions in each) from 1st January 2016 onward.

Summary from the MSA;

"Motor Sports Council, the MSA’s rule-making body, has voted to mandate the use of Frontal Head Restraints in Stage Rallying, Hill Climb and Sprint – with certain exceptions in each – from 2016 onward.

The decisions were taken yesterday (9 June) at the second of Council’s three meetings in 2015, held at Motor Sports House.

After a very lengthy debate, it was decided that from 1 January 2016 an FIA-approved FHR will be mandatory for all Stage Rally competitors, except for those in Historic Category One vehicles, for whom it will be a recommendation in 2016 and mandatory from 2017.

It was also decided that from 1 January 2016 an FIA-approved FHR will be mandatory for all Hill Climb and Sprint competitors, except for those in Period Defined Vehicles, Road-going Series Production Cars and Road-going Specialist Production Cars. Nonetheless, it will be recommended for those excepted competitors.

The relevant new regulations – along with all others approved by Motor Sports Council yesterday – will be published in due course."

 

Early Development of the HANS Device

The device was designed in the early 1980s by Dr. Robert Hubbard and Jim Downing, following the death of one of their mutual friends, Patrick Jacquemart who was killed in an IMSA testing accident at Mid-Ohio. The first prototype was developed in 1985, and in crash tests in 1989 (the first to use crash sleds and crash dummies using race car seat belt harnesses) the energy exerted on the head and neck was lowered by some 80%.

The HANS Device became mandatory for Champ Car in 2001, Forumla 1 in 2003 and the World Rally CHamp WRC for the 2005 season. The FIA then made the HANS device compulsory for all international event from 2009.

 

HANS Device Guidelines

Overview

• The HANS Device is worn UNDER your safety harness.
• Belt adjusters should rest on or below the lower portion on the HANS Device.
• Change or remove padding for best fit, pads are for comfort only.
• Never modify the body of the HANS Device.

 

 

Head Rest Clearance

• The HANS Device may lightly contact the helmet or head rest.
• If your HANS pushes your head forward uncomfortably, a more upright device may be required.
• The HANS Device may move back and forth a little during racing.

 

Belt Mounting

Quote from the MSA;

"The shoulder strap mounting points should be lower than the point at which the straps bear down on the HANS, such that the straps make an angle of 10 Degrees to the horizontal. The mounting points must be equally disposed about the user’s centre line so that straps spread outward slightly from the mountings and around the HANS. This helps to keep the straps firmly engaged with the HANS."

• If the mounting points for the belts are far behind the seat, the belt mounts should be very close together. (Belts may touch or even be crossed over each other if necessary)
• 75-100mm distance between inner edges (shown above) is typical.
• If the mounting points are close to the seat, the width between the inner edges of the belts should be equal to or 25mm (1 inch) less than the width of the HANS Device.
• HANS works with any 2" or 3" shoulder harness.
• Mount should belts of harness 25-50mm below the horizontal. ( MSA quote "10 Degrees to the horizontal" )

 

HANS Device Tethers

• Standard 450mm length tethers fit most applications
• DO NOT over tighten tether carrier screws.
• Tethers are dated. Replace every 5 years. Also replace after major impacts or sooner if wear is observed.

 

Helmet Anchor Points - Helmet Posts

We have conflicting advise on if a non HANS helmet can be fitted with HANS anchor points. So we will refer you to the below quotes from the governing bodies.

 

Quote from the MSA;

"The helmet must be equipped by the helmet manufacturer or agent with FIA homologated fixation points and the helmet must be manufactured in accordance with one of the required Standards. Some helmets are specifically manufactured and homologated for use with HANS"

 

Quote from the FIA;

"5. Helmets with HANS®

5.1 An FIA approved helmet conforming to FIA 8858-2002 or FIA 8860-2004 (or latest revisions) fitted with helmet-tether-anchorages shall be used. Please refer to FIA Technical List 29 for further details.

5.2 The position of the helmet-tether-anchorages shall comply with FIA 8858-2002. It is strongly
recommended to use helmets with helmet-tether-anchorage inserts fitted by the manufacturer
as original equipment: these are identified by a glossy silver holographic FIA label.

5.3 Original Equipment helmet-anchorages should not be removed for painting the helmet.
However, if it is apparent that the helmet-anchorages have been removed, they shall be correctly
refitted with thread locking compound."

 

USEFUL LINKS - We highly recommend your read these in preparation for using a HANS Device.

FIA HANS Device PDF Guidelines (Issued: 01/07/2007)

MSA HANS Device PDF Guidelines

HANS Performance Products USA - HANS Device Quick Start Guide PDF (Dated: August 2014)

 

The HANS Performance Products USA Range

 

HANS Device Sport 2 II FIA 20 Degree Large

HANS Device Sport 2 II FIA 20 Degree Medium

 

• SFI and FIA approved
• Entry Level Pricing with the Same Safety Performance as Professional Series HANS Device
• Equipped with Sport anchors
• Sliding Tethers
• Injection molded super structural thermoplastics
• 20 degree size Large
• Weighs 918gms

 

HANS Device Sport III 3 FIA 20 Degree Medium

HANS Device Sport III 3 FIA 20 Degree Large

 

The HANS III represents the third generation of injection molded HANS devices and features a contemporary approach to reducing weight. Using an all new design and polymer, the device features a hollow collar that substantially minimizes weight. Engineered reinforcements ensure an exceptionally strong structure that provides the same level of safety as every HANS device. The reduced mass guarantees the lightest and most comfortable injection molded HANS ever.

• SFI and FIA approved
• Entry Level Pricing with the Same Safety Performance as Professional Series HANS Device
• Sliding Tethers
• Injection molded super structural thermoplastics
• 20 degree
• Weighs 600gms (Medium) / 650g (Large)

 

HANS Device Adjustable FIA Medium

HANS Device Adjustable FIA Large

 

• SFI and FIA approved
• Device adjusts in 5 degree increments, from 10 to 40 degrees
• Sliding Tethers
• Injection molded super structural thermoplastics
• Weighs 1085gms

 

HANS Device Pro Ultra Carbon Fibre FIA 20 Degree Medium

HANS Device Pro Ultra Carbon Fibre FIA 20 Degree Large

 

 

The Pro Ultra device applies lightweight construction of the Carbon Fiber Pro series to the modern new shape of the Sport II. The Ultra saves on weight and allows for easy entry and exit from the race car, even smaller tighter vehicles. The 100% carbon fiber construction features a hollow core for increased weight reduction without sacrificing strength.

 

• SFI and FIA approved
• 100% Carbon Fiber Construction
• Sliding Tethers
• Light Weight 644gms (medium)/ 734gms (large)