MSJ In-Vehicle Equipment Specialists was founded near Carryduff in 1998 by Paul McCartan. MSJ has grown steadily over the previous 7 years to become Northern Irelands leading force not only in in-vehicle fitting but also in workshop fittings and accessories.
MSJ is an agent for Bott Ltd which is one of the most highly respected names within the industry. We can fit almost every type of vehicle or workshop to any specification. In addittion to these services we are agents for Penny Hydraulics, Waku Ladders and Hope Safe-t-bars.
Why does MSJ choose Bott
At MSJ we choose to use Bott products for all in-vehicle and workshop fittings. Bott have a long established history and are regarded as the UK premier manufacturer and supplier in these fields.
Why does MSJ choose the Penny Hydraulics franchise?
Penny Hydraulics is recognised for its market leading range of Swing Lift [formerly Lucas Swing Lift] vehicle mounted cranes and lorry loaders including the Knuckle Joint Crane, Kerbgrab, Miniloader 250, Miniloader 500, Foldaway 500, Foldaway 500HS (with hydraulic slew), Foldaway 1000 and V Range. Penny Hydraulics has also developed a wide range of vehicle mounted platform lifts including the Tail Lift Easyloader,
MSJ in conjunction with Penny Hydraulics are always keen to develop bespoke lifting solutions and provide complete manual handling solutions for its customers, from a single order to several hundred cranes fleet customers.
Why does MSJ choose Hope Safe-t-bars?
Positioned to protect the rear end from damage from reversing and from the columns on fork lift trucks.
Fitted in minutes using manufacturers specified mounting points * where supplied by manufacturer
Fits most vehicles without modification to bodywork.
Unique strength takes the knocks and will outlast the life of the vehicle.
High quality finish enhances the appearances of new vehicles.
The unique recess along the Hope safe-T-bar helps stop wear and tear on reflective strip to maintain safety and appearance.
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06/10/06 - MSJ are proud sponsors of the Northern Ireland Autotesting Championship.
The aim of autotesting is to drive a car around a set of markers/pylons, adhering to a set route in as short a time as possible. The competitor with the lowest penalty is the winner. The route is defined with a Diagram, and involves competitors using both forwards and reverse gears. They are required to stop astride lines, park in 'garages' and perform 'nose throws' and 'handbrake turns', and penalties are given for striking markers (known as pylons) or not performing the manoeuvres correctly.
When done to perfection, the car almost glides around the tests, stopping only for fractions of a second, and dramatically changing direction from forwards to reverse whilst on the move. These driving skills were used to make the 'Montego in the Car Park' advertisement and autotesting is the basis of Russ Swift's Display team, Russ himself being a former autotest champion.
Speeds are not that high. It is unusual if a test requires a competitor to use second gear, so with such low speeds it is also an inherently safe sport. The low risk results in low costs, there being no need for helmets. fireproof clothing and roll cages which are so often minimum requirements in other branches of the sport. Event entry fees are typically around 25 pounds, and a reasonable budget allowing petrol to get to the events is about 60 poundsper event. The major costs are tyres, which naturally take a hammering with all the sliding that the car has to perform, and transmissions. Tyres are still not the great financial burden that they can be in rallying because expensive low profile tyres are not all that suitable to autotesting. Transmission wear is the other major cost, but sensibly built and maintained transmissions can be reliable and as cost effective as using the supplies found in scrap years.
The major point of autotesting is that it is accessible to everyone. A completely standard saloon may not be the most competitive weapon when fielded against the machines seen on National championship events in the saloon car classes, but in a smaller regional or club autotest, people can have a go in their own road car. Be warned though, it is not as easy as it may look.
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