Hebiki

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i dont remember where i read it from... but i read it in a thread somewhere (either EvoIII or TRF415 thread) regarding the availability of the EvoIV.

apparently, unless something is available, it will not be TCS legal.

John C./Steve, can you help with this ruling since you guys are TCS veterans.

madjack and steve wang can clarify for us

rccardr

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Look all you want, it's not in the written rules...but a rule it is.

For example, the Eunos M04M (Miata to us in the good old USA) mini kit was released in May in Japan, and in June in the US. In fact, they gave them away as prizes at the TCS races in LA and Memphis. Guess what? The Eunos body isn't legal...yet. Still gotta run the Alfa body if you want to run an M04M.

If nothing else, this ensures that folks in Japan (or with Japan connections) and the west coast don;t get to run with the new stuff before the east coast racers. Call it a Fred rule if you want to, but I think it's fair.

Although those Legacy bodies look sweeeeeet....

Later
Doc

koabich

Thank you so much Steve! When you get those in I just mught have to buy a bunch of other stuff from you too!
Joe

SpeedTech

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Hi Fraz,

I asked Fred (the organizer of TCS series and Nationals here in the US) about this, and basically a part or hop-up have to be available in the US for it to be legal. Not only that, it has to arrive with enough time for it to go through the distribution channels and for it to become widely available for it to be allowed in TCS. There have been numerous times where at TCS events, the tech folks asked drivers to remove a certain part (even though they are made by Tamiya) because they were not available in the US just yet. I believe this is a fair rule because it keeps the playing field as even as possible, it also ensure everyone has a fair chance at getting the same parts and hop-ups. I'm not sure if this rule is written anywhere, but it's been place for as long as I can remember participating in TCS Fred also mentioned that anytime you have questions about legality of a certain Tamiya product, racers are encouraged to contact Tamiya USA for clarification.

Steve Wang

SpeedTech

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No problem, you'll see it available on our website once it arrives!

Steve Wang

Hebiki

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Item 51072 --------- 1/10 Porsche Carrera GT Wheels (24mm Width / Offset 0)
Item 49345 --------- TB Evolution IV Titanium Screw Set
Item 51084 --------- TB Evolution IV Lower Deck
Item 51085 --------- TB Evolution IV Upper Deck
Item 51086 --------- TB Evolution IV Front Damper Stay
Item 51087 --------- TB Evolution IV Rear Damper Stay
Item 51088 --------- TB Evolution IV Urethane Bumper
Item 51089 --------- TB Evolution IV Ball Bearings
Item 51090 --------- 950 Bearings (4 pcs.)
Item 51091 --------- TB Evolution IV Propeller Shaft
Item 51092 --------- TB Evolution IV 46mm Swing Shaft
Item 51093 --------- TB Evolution IV 46mm Suspension Shaft (4 pcs.)
Item 51094 --------- TB Evolution IV Wheel Axle
Item 51095 --------- TB Evolution IV Propeller Joint Shaft (F)
Item 51096 --------- TB Evolution IV Propeller Joint Shaft (R)
Item 51097 --------- 2.6 X 10mm Screw Pin (2 pcs.)
Item 51098 --------- 2.6 X 22mm Screw Pin (2 pcs.)
Item 51099 --------- 2.6 X 25mm Screw Pin (2 pcs.)
Item 51100 --------- TB Evolution IV 4.6 X 6mm Flanged Tube (2 pcs.)
Item 51101 --------- TB Evolution IV Ball-Head King Pin
Item 51102 --------- TB Evolution IV B Parts (Body Mount)
Item 51103 --------- TB Evolution IV C Parts (Front Upright)
Item 51104 --------- TB Evolution IV D Parts (Suspension Arm)
Item 51105 --------- TB Evolution IV E Parts (Rear Upright)
Item 51106 --------- TB Evolution IV Hub Carrier (2 deg.)
Item 51107 --------- TB Evolution IV Hub Carrier (4 deg.)
Item 51108 --------- TB Evolution IV L Parts (Gear Cover)
Item 51109 --------- TB Evolution IV Front One-Way
Item 51110 --------- TB Evolution IV Ball Differential
Item 51111 --------- 4mm Adjuster (For 3mm Screws / 8 pcs.)
Item 53719 --------- TB Evolution IV Lightweight Propeller Joint Shaft (F)
Item 53720 --------- TB Evolution IV Lightweight Propeller Joint Shaft (R)
Item 53721 --------- TB Evolution IV Aluminum One-Way Ring Gear
Item 53722 --------- TB Evolution IV Stabilizer Rod Set
Item 53723 --------- TB Evolution IV Aluminum Servo Mount (Blue)
Item 53724 --------- TB Evolution IV 46mm Lightweight Swing Shaft
Item 53726 --------- Dia. 6mm Shim Set (3 Types / 10pcs. Each)
Item 53712 --------- TB Evolution IV Suspension Mount X (Blue)
Item 53713 --------- TB Evolution IV Suspension Mount A (Blue)
Item 53714 --------- TB Evolution IV Suspension Mount B (Blue)
Item 53715 --------- TB Evolution IV Suspension Mount C (Blue)
Item 53716 --------- TB Evolution IV Suspension Mount D (Blue)
Item 53717 --------- TB Evolution IV Suspension Mount E (Blue)
Item 53718 --------- TB Evolution IV Titanium Wheel Axle
Item 53725 --------- TB Evolution IV Carbon Body Mount Stay
Item 53729 --------- TLT-1 Carbon Chassis
Item 53761 --------- 1/16 Scale Leopard 2 A6 Full-Detailed Gun Barrel
Item 53765 --------- 3x6mm Round Head Socket Screw / Blue (5 pcs.)
Item 53766 --------- 3x8mm Round Head Socket Screw / Blue (5 pcs.)
Item 53767 --------- 3x10mm Round Head Socket Screw / Blue (5 pcs.)
Item 53768 --------- 3x12mm Round Head Socket Screw / Blue (5 pcs.)
Item 53769 --------- 3x14mm Round Head Socket Screw / Blue (5 pcs.)
Item 53770 --------- 3x16mm Round Head Socket Screw / Blue (5 pcs.)
Item 53771 --------- 3x6mm Countersunk Hex Head Screw / Blue (5 pcs.)
Item 53772 --------- 3x8mm Countersunk Hex Head Screw / Blue (5 pcs.)
Item 53773 --------- 3x10mm Countersunk Hex Head Screw / Blue (5 pcs.)
Item 53774 --------- 3x12mm Countersunk Hex Head Screw / Blue (5 pcs.)
Item 53775 --------- 3x14mm Countersunk Hex Head Screw / Blue (5 pcs.)
Item 53776 --------- 3x16mm Countersunk Hex Head Screw / Blue (5 pcs.)


more releases here: http://www.tamiya.com/english/news/news0408/news0.htm

Rob Mincey

Interesting, Steve... The owner of our LHS called TamiyaUSA regarding the legality of running the Evo4 at TCS Nats. We were told 2 different things by 2 different people. The first answer we got was that as long as they were in the hands of the retailers, they would be TCS legal.

The other opinion we got, was that as long as they were on the way to the distributors, they would be TCS legal.

It's too bad about that Suburu body - would like to run that at Nats.

Rob

DJB

iTrader: (17)

just a word about the Tb evolution 4. Over here in australia we have different classes so therefore different rule however even in our best class(Gt1) the evo 4 isnt allowed. maybe in japan they didnt allow it either?? however in the 415 is illegal in our GT1 class. oh well the evo 3 surikarn shoudl do the trick we also have a cut off date for all our hop up options at the 15th of ausgust. so we might get to run the subaru body

Turbonium

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although, that would be a huge deal at TCS... get the Subie bodies just in time for them to be legal... everyone would have to have them, if one person did.

how many you think they could sell that weekend???

i hope to have one by then, but it may not be legal yet. cool, none the less...

RCGaryK

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According to a birdie the Subaru body is not and will not be TCS legal...

tomdav

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Although I do like the looks of the subaru body I think it takes somthing away from the series. It looks like evey other car at every other track. There's somthing about the more realistic bodies that sets these races apart. When I look at my Ferrari it looks like a Ferrari.

Turbonium

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'tis true.. i do like the F360, and think it drives well, too... here is the one that Big Dog painted for me:

and i might add, this was after running it in the Memphis TCS. not sure how i kept from scuffing too badly...!

Difuser

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Birdie Gary? Or Bald eagle, maybe The Green Lantern

Bflat

What's the final gear ratio for the Evo3?

Turbonium

iTrader: (27)

2.6 is the final...