chester-lad Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Hi as above looking at getting one This one http://www.rcmodelz.co.uk/rc-cars/king-motor-km-002b-baja-buggy-29cc.html Are they any good ? Any thing to look out for . Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Yes, get one.But not orange, there slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Got one, love it to bits. It does need a major overhaul though, i have treated her poorly and she's taken it like a right champ. It will be recieving many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester-lad Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 http://www.rcmodelz.co.uk/rc-cars/king-motor-km-002c-baja-buggy-30-5.html This one better . ? Can I just use it with out upgrading parts every 5 minutes . The Carb is clone isn't it ? Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper-d Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 http://www.rcmodelz.co.uk/rc-cars/king-motor-km-002c-baja-buggy-30-5.html This one better . ? Can I just use it with out upgrading parts every 5 minutes . The Carb is clone isn't it ? Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk I got that one a great buggy IMO Will benefit from alloy clutch carrier,front and rear shock braces though can be used without Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Alloy clutch carrier is a must if it's not already fitted. Also worth binning the clone carb and buying a Walbro. Then add your remote killswitch. None of these are expensive, and they are all simple and quick things to fit which will make your car a lot easier to live with. The rest is a whole world of shiny bolt on bits which you can drool over or ignore as you choose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renllek Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 doing a quick search i found this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb_7iQOKdzM#t=436 dont know if this helps, iv only just got into RC and i only have a little ftx colt, but i would concider buying one off his review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Mine came with a walbro, they used to be cheap copies but apparently there now genuine walbro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 There clone Walbro a guy posted up saying he asked the guy in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 That Boho guy was just bashing clones bcos he had a hpi plus that was years ago so I wouldn't listen to him lol. Can't even pronounce the buggy's name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naymo Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Yes, get one. But not orange, there slower. Why is it slower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Why is it slower? Because of the drag caused by the orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naymo Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Lmao!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baja5bmad Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 buy proper (Hpi baja) it will be better in long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeburridge Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) I have a 29cc KM baja. Not used it in a while. Chassis is a bit warped after a NLB bash but it got good use. You could spend an extra Edited September 10, 2014 by leeburridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I quite like the orange one, Would go for that if it wasn't for the ghost exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeyboy-KM3.0 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hi mate, I got a KM and my only gripe is that stuff comes loose and falls off...they don't seem to tighten things up on crucial parts like sups. and steering but the then thread lock the Hell out of pull-start covers! When I got mine the diff had dumped its oil in to the box even tho I asked KM in NY to check it over before shipping...they sent out a freebie diff but all the original needed was the two little o-rings replacing, the factory bod had done both filler plugs up and nipped the seals. So, 4/10 on build quality but 10/10 value for money. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Common story with KM Bajas. Mine came with a smelly oily substance in the diff, and not a lot of grease in the gearbox. Was virtually devoid of threadlock. I always advise buyers to strip and overhaul the back end of the car, fill the diff with good quality silicon diff oil and properly grease the gearbox gears. Then use threadlock on any metal/metal fasteners on the car. They are decent cars....but the KM QC checks are sloppy. Aside from that, it's been great....and they are well worth the money. Just need a bit of a check over that you wouldn't have to do if you paid twice the money for an HPI one .... .er...possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Common story with KM Bajas. Mine came with a smelly oily substance in the diff, and not a lot of grease in the gearbox. Was virtually devoid of threadlock. I always advise buyers to strip and overhaul the back end of the car, fill the diff with good quality silicon diff oil and properly grease the gearbox gears. Then use threadlock on any metal/metal fasteners on the car. They are decent cars....but the KM QC checks are sloppy. Aside from that, it's been great....and they are well worth the money. Just need a bit of a check over that you wouldn't have to do if you paid twice the money for an HPI one .... .er...possibly. possibly isnt the word lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 This is a bit off tangent, But I wonder if the cloner's are given enough respect for what they are and do, They possibly get more from the general hobbyist who don't go to deep into it, But from the hard core, Especially the Hpi brigade, I still think they get a raw deal, Even after all these years. I have never gone along with the whole evil clone argument, The waters are way to muddy, Anyone that makes a part for a Baja and doesn't pay Hpi a licence fee, Is a cloner in my eyes. Go on the Baja Forum and they have a sticky saying they don't support clones, Yet they have whole sub forums devoted to after market parts,hop-up's, And the companies that make them, If I build a Baja from parts bought from these companies, Could I talk about that over there. Anyway, That's another story, When I said respect, I was really talking about the original things they have done, Thing's like the KM T2000 Can't honestly say what it's like or how it go's, But a lot of thought and engineering has gone into it, A lot more than anyone would expect from a so called Chinese cloning company. There is also the Rovan 600fc, Whatever is said about Rovan, Again like KM, They have made an effort, Which is something Hpi seem incapable of doing when it comes to the Baja. KM and Rovan have come a long way in the past few years, And no doubt it's all going to start again once the Rovan LT hits home, (Not sure of the colour). Or the KM X2 So, All respect to them, And long may it continue, Cos I love a cheap strong clone, It's my money, And I'll spend it as I see fit, And the less the better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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