Chinese Reproduction Shell - Discussion &Poll

[boyce24]

If anyone is scared about the strength of the new complete shells they could always buy this genuine RS (without i.d.) and get a good safe original car

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Escort-RS2000-Mk2-kit-of-parts-/292117375239?hash=item44038d6907:g:bO0AAOSwrhBZGJ0u

[Baron von Teuchter]

I just read through all this, some good opinions, some strong opinions too!

I have been contemplating a new shell from MST (Motorsport Tools - are these the same ones people have been discussing?) for my RS2000 restoration/rebuild.

Has anyone any direct experience of build quality? The disclaimer on the MST website doesn't fill me with confidence! Like all pattern parts i expect some fettling to be required...I guess it's a question of how much.

[katana]

Probably said above somewhere - they are a 'replication' of a mk2 escort shell not an exact copy and were designed to be used for rallying replacements. I would imagine a fair amount of fettling will be required as anyone who has turned a well used rally car back to a road car will attest to! You'll get a good solid car but it won't be original nor concourse at the end!

[somekindajoe]

I think it would be more than possible to get one of these shells to concourse level. Here's some pics I took of the Higgins shell at Santa Pod in 2017.























upload pictures

I'm very tempted to try but can't understand why no one else has tried yet.

[alancdavis]

Nice

[mk2del]

They probably are being bought and built. But keeping it quiet and low key so no one knows

[thedman]

They probably are being bought and built. But keeping it quiet and low key so no one knows

Trust me you will be able to spot them.

[Baron von Teuchter]

Seems like a good plan for anyone building a rally car, maybe just not for the concours resto purists...