East Coast bodyshells - which does what best?

[colmo]

I've been looking around for budget BRCA approved shells, and came upon the East Coast brand, which Schumacher are distributing.

They have 4 shells approved for BRCA use (http://www.centralbooking.org/cbs/index.php?view=article&catid=45%3Abrca-rules&id=75%3Abrca-bodyshell-list&option=com_content&Itemid=109) -
EC16283121: IS250 (Lexus IS250),
EC16283122: Euro-R (Mugen Accord),
EC16283123: 320Si (BMW 320Si),
EC16283126: Speed6 (Mazda 6)

I haven't been able to find anything about their different handling characteristics (and thus track type suitability), but perhaps their similarity to shells from other brands would allow some educated guess work?

I know little about Touring Car racing, so was hoping I could pick some Oople brains.

[rcmadd]

it depends on the track
me personally along with many other tc racers would go for the mazda 6

[colmo]

I note they don't have a Dodge Stratus shell - I'm wondering whether the Mugen or BMW would be closest?

The BMW, like the Stratus, seems to have the lowest incline in angle from bonnet to windscreen.

[rcmadd]

i dont know anyone that has an eastcoast shell but sumeone i know has a bmw and its pants

stick with the mazda and you will be fine

[colmo]

i dont know anyone that has an eastcoast shell but sumeone i know has a bmw and its pants

stick with the mazda and you will be fine

They do a half-painted Mazda shell too, for about the same as other brand unpainted shells. Not of interest to me (going to do my own decal design), but certainly handy for beginners or folks not interested in the artistic side of shell painting, but wanting some sort of pattern.

[rcmadd]

yes i know i was after one for ages but no one seemed to have any stock:thumbdown:

there was someone on here selling some but he took ages to respond to pms:confused:

[tony6187]

i think there was some info on these bodies on redrc.net a while back.try doing a search there maybe

[colmo]

i think there was some info on these bodies on redrc.net a while back.try doing a search there maybe

I could only find this: http://www.redrc.net/category/brand/east-coast-bodies/

[Garry]

The EC Mazda is a lot like the PF Mazda (not Mazdaspeed), the EC BMW is a lot like a PF Dodge Stratus 2, the EC Accord is a lot like a Rayspeed Accord. Don't know about the Lexus though.

Mazda for all round, indoors or out, BMW for open outdoors, Accord for tight indoors.

[chickentikka25]

Agree with Gary, I only use the Mazda Speed6 now (by Protoform) - I race rubber on asphalt. It's sooo much more stable and planted than anything else.

If you need lots of steering though, the Protoform R9 shell is excellent. Sorry, I know you're looking at East Coast but thought I'd throw my tuppence worth in.

[rcmadd]

one i have just finished for my mi3
http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p404/rcmadd2312/100_0793.jpg