Feedtheinferno Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) YES - KM baja's are good for the money. NO - We can't decide what model you should buy for you as its your money and ultimately your the one using it. But seeing as you are obviously trying to save money due to even thinking about KM, buy the KSRC001 . overall the vale in this is the fact it comes with a very good budget tx/Rx, and a tuned pipe. The more expensive models come with larger engines, slightly different hop ups like alloy parts and extra spares like arms and filters. NO - The KM's are not as good as the genuine HPI's out of the box but only because of the tooling process rather than the part quality. Some tests have been carried out by members where like for like parts were compared and the variances were minute. YES - The KM's do need to be checked over when you buy them. Check thread-lock on the screws, oil in the diff/gearbox and oil in the shocks. A must for any new car but with the tooling process of these cars it's essential. YES - You need to buy a Killswitch....no arguing if you can't afford the extra Edited July 31, 2013 by Feedtheinferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 YES - The KM's do need to be checked over when you buy them. Check threadlock on the screws, oil in the diff/gearbox and oil in the shocks. YES - You need to buy a Killswitch....no arguing if you can't afford the extra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 i disagree with these 2 points. the top one goes for every rc, not just km's you don't need to buy a killswitch, it not law, but it is a good idea to have one if you want to buy one. I agree with you, but I am being specific to this specific brand and the subject of check over comes up a lot so it needs to be reiterated here. In regards to the killswitch you are right it will start and go without one but you are a fool to use a 15kg RC that can travel at over 30mph without one unless you only run it on your own on private land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Top thread, and, I believe a killswitch should be mandatory...runaways are quite scary.....not that I know owt,being all stealth mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I agree with you, but I am being specific to this specific brand and the subject of check over comes up a lot so it needs to be reiterated here. In regards to the killswitch you are right it will start and go without one but you are a fool to use a 15kg RC that can travel at over 30mph without one unless you only run it on your own on private land. that is your opinion, you may want to rethink about buying things from me again, as my baja doesn't have a killswitch, so i guess that makes me a fool. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 that is your opinion, you may want to rethink about buying things from me again, as my baja doesn't have a killswitch, so i guess that makes me a fool. Look I am not trying to insult anyone I am trying to make people as safe as possible when using these things, you are very experienced and it is your choice to do what ever you like with your baja I am trying to be extremely brass about what someone new to this should do. Again sorry for any offence caused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 that is your opinion, you may want to rethink about buying things from me again, as my baja doesn't have a killswitch, so i guess that makes me a fool. Imagine someone new to rock climbing for example, you don't "need" any of the harnesses in order to do the climbing, but you use them to make it safer. Someone more experienced will of course do free-climbing with nothing to aid them but its all about the risks you are willing to take. If I don't suggest they are a good idea here how would someone new know they are a extremely helpful safety device. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Exos Posted July 30, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) A little kill switch story, in why it really is something you need to invest in, and its a risk you take in either damaging an investment or worst case hurting someone because you thought it's not your issue, concern, i don't need one, I'm the best most fantastical driver in the world and it will never happen to me..... There I was happily spinning around the local field with my 1/5; things start to go a little awry when it won't turn....i hear "run" in the background, "why" i say as i turn my head to see my beloved car trundling off into the distance, "run you **** idiot" i hear again as this time my 1/5 trundles it's way into the nearby forest..........at 30mph. I run.......it kills me more than my car, but having then drudged through bushes, stinging nettles (in shorts) and down an embankment, i find my car has dived onto an old railway line where several kids on bikes are looking rather puzzled.... (i had visions of them poking it with a stick as it ran on it's roof) In this instance, the most i did was pop out a lower arm, but there was nothing stopping that 15Kg car flying over the embankment and landing on some poor unsuspecting child.... Needless to say, killswitch was ordered....... I "foolishly" thought I could do without, but having a conscience means I can at least now run around with some semblence of thought for others. Edited July 30, 2013 by Exos 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 So what I need for a KM Baja to make it good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnetbasher Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 you need to fit an HPI baja to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 for that comment, a swift kick to the gonads 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I see the point that you are making when people don't even look for what they want to know but the point of a forum is to help others and give advice to people. New people will always ask the same questions so the best thing may be to have a topic that is pined with links to the most asked question's. if people still don't ask then they are just plan lazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkpalmer Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 So what I need for a KM Baja to make it good Hpi parts, apparently pmsl Most ppl who but these hop them up anyways. I've had 4/5 hpi bajas in the past and upgraded 90% of them all with aftermarket parts but at end of day if parts work then who cares lol Btw I know lots of ppl who don't use killswitches and they're very experienced racers and bashers. I do agree its peace of mind but killswitches can also fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baorevo Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) some people just want someone to reply to their thread so they get attention, its pathethique!!! Its one thing asking a pertinent question its another posting willy nilly threads on the very same day on the very same page about the very same thing.................................... Read the forum go buy your car using the advice available then post up interesting stuff like unboxing fun, firststart up etc and use a killswitch!! who cares if you know a man who knows this fella etc Edited July 30, 2013 by baorevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 you need to fit an HPI baja to it I don't want HP I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 This is turning into a great thread I don't own a 1/5 scale - I dont have the time or the money for it and the noise factor would definitely be a problem. The size of a 1/5 could also cause problems at home (I.e the missus absolutely detesting it being in the house) But... I'll level with you here - I'd love to have a baja (km or hpi) - they look awesome I'm so jealous of you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baorevo Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 i want a cloned km or even better a pink barbie car with a brushless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkpalmer Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 i want a cloned km or even better a pink barbie car with a brushless Is that a Rovan you want then or a aftermarket hopped up baja? I remember someone (a woman) had a pink powdercoated baja a while ago but I don't remember if it had Barbie decals on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsonkev Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 YES - KM baja's are good for the money. NO - we won't help you decide which is best for you, its your bloody money! But seeing as you are obviously trying to save money then buy the KSRC001 . NO - The KM's are not as good as the genuine HPI's out of the box but only because of the tooling process rather than the part quality. YES - The KM's do need to be checked over when you buy them. Check threadlock on the screws, oil in the diff/gearbox and oil in the shocks. YES - You need to buy a Killswitch....no arguing if you can't afford the extra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baorevo Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Bajas got quite common now due to the tumble in second hand prices and the km market , the baja enthusiast knows who he is ..........and stands tall lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baorevo Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Lmao .....................barbie powerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rytis Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) the main reason l bought kill switch is T/B servo failure. if this happens l will stop the engine with the 3rd channel on my remote. if you do not have kill switch and your T/B servo fails while on full throttle what can you do? same as real car with no breaks and you can do NOTHING.... Edited July 30, 2013 by rytis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverjay Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I think it should be stickied but leave out the hpi / km dispute it's down to personnel taste or cost I came over to 1/5 scale after owning several intros and fluxes which are now sat on the shelf but I did read about both makes on here as my neighbour was selling a km but after some friendly advice from this forum I was told it was overpriced so I settled on brand loyalty and bought hpi ( now own 3 savages 1 nitro and 1 large and 1 small flux hp/xs and a trophy flux buggy. As for the kill switch debate I've still not got one but will be but I'm too afraid to ask for advice lol. So at the end of the day it's a r/c forum and probually one of the first sites the noobies visit ( we were all one once ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfat78 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) It doesn't bother me whether people run a genuine HPI baja or a clone of any description, as long as they're happy and that it doesn't affect anyone else in a negative way. I've got a KM clone because not only couldn't I afford to spend Edited July 30, 2013 by MarcusF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exos Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 The one thing I do object to on forums is when people are told to use Google. If people are just going to be told to use Google we might as well close down the forum and be done with! I'm a mod over at a very large forum with almost 300,000 members, one of the things that really really gets on forum members, admins and mods alike is the fact that people before they post can't use a simple search function or browse a sub category. Granted sometimes its one of those questions which are few and far between, but other times to see the same things 10 times a week it gets a little tedious, so i have every sympathy when people ask others to search for something quite obvious. Take today, i was considering dual servos for my FG, but before I put text to webpage i searched around to see if anyone else had any information or had done it before, granted I found only a marginal amount but it's all about discipline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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