Originally posted by Evo_Uk
im confused by this statement.
I also had the opportunity to chat with the designers of the EVO
and the main question I asked them is why Tamiya release two top of the line cars so closely together. He explained that the TRF415 is aimed towards tracks that are tight and twisting in layout where handling is more significant and the EVO IV is aimed towards tracks that are more flowing and wide open where top speed and acceleration is more important. He said the EVO IV is not meant to replace the TRF415. What Tamiya is trying to offer is two different types of car to suite all driving and track needs. According to him, both cars are considered to be top of the line cars from Tamiya. The Tamiya Japan drivers will be competing at the Reedy Race this year with the TRF415.
So does that mean the evo4 will suck on twisty tracks and also the evo4 is the car with all the new minor adjustments... so should that be the best where handling is more significant?!?!?
So when are they going to release the 415 with the evo4 suspension.... thats what im waiting for!! 4154 ( extra 4 because of the evo4 suspension 
) or the Evo4S , what ever comes first.
thanks
Tarnjit
PS: steve did you have the chance to ask about a surikarn edition or any full option versions soon to come.. if any
Tarnjit,
Think of it this way: Tamiya wants to offer two types of top of the line car, one for tight, technical type track and one for wide open, high speed track. It doesn't mean you can't get an EVO IV to work well on a tight and twisty track, however, ultimately, a racers with enough setup knowledge will get a 415 working better than an EVO IV on a tight technical track,and the opposite is true for EVO IV. I'm not sure if the EVO IV suspensio pieces will work on the 415, I'm not sure if that was taken into consideration in designing either car (to have the suspension interchangeable).
What I was trying to point out with my statement (and this is the point that the designer was trying to get across to the US consumer too) was that the EVO IV is
NOT a replacement of the TRF415. Tamiya wants to offer two top cars for the racers to choose and will continue to do so in the future.
As for Surikarn editions...Tamiya only release special editions like that after the driver has won a big race with the car...so maybe after the EVO IV win a big race is when we'll see a limited edition like that
Steve Wang