Steel screws (at least they're hex heads) vs Ti.

Steel turnbuckles vs Ti.

Plastic bumper support vs CF.

Steel-shielded vs blue SuperSeal bearings?

... and some more:
http://www.hobby.co.jp/images/hobby_show/rc/19.jpg

:D

saddle packs? I think you mean stick packs and some of the rules in japan mandate stick packs for certain classes or somethign like that. saddle packs are the 3x3 configuration used by xray and a few others.

the car looks great and it looks like they fixed the problems of the evo3 i hope there will be a front diff for this thing for us foam carpet guys only time will tell about this car and its flaus that it will have.

New Tires
 

Slightly off topic. Anyone have some info on these?

yea...meant that sorry :D

Hopefully, somebody can translate these options for us.

i wish i could read Japanese. :rolleyes:

Hi Guys,

I just got off the plane 3 hours ago from Japan (Yes, I went to the show) I will have more detailed information about EVO IV and its features, plus more close up pictures on our website soon. I had a good talk with the Tamiya designers in regards to the features and also the TRF415 vs. EVO IV question :nod:

I need to sleep, will post soon! :)

Steve Wang

That is awesome Steve. Can you take pre-orders now?LOL :D :D :D

honestly, we will very soon...we know the MSRP and the item number and available date so as soon as we confirm it with Tamiya USA, pre-order will start.

Steve Wang

I think I'll skip the 415. The Evo4 looks sweet.

Here's a couple pics with Famous Tamiya folks. This is me and one of the designer of EVO IV (Mizumi San if I remember correctly)

Steve Wang

and here is one of me and Satoshi San (one of Tamiya Japan's Top driver)

By the way "San" means "Mr." in a formal way, so I'm actually "Steve San" in Japan...lol

Steve Wang

forgot to upload the picture...*doh*