bill79 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Why does that matter? Well he said if his baja is anything to go by this thing should be as strong as the losi ? How the hell would he know ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post munch Posted December 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2014 Well he said if his baja is anything to go by this thing should be as strong as the losi ? How the hell would he know ?? I suspect he was going to talk about how much the KM stuff has improved in the past year or 2. Back in the day rovan / KM had many problems however they have improved a lot hence the popularity. Whatever your opinion you only have to browse the 1/5 scale forums and you will find how popular the KM is, I think that shows that they have improved since you last owned one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rover Man Posted December 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2014 You cant compare the 5ive or this clone to a baja. Twice the weight and twice the drive train. Saying your km or what ever out bashed a 5ive means nothing in the real world. I raced a 5ive for 2 seasons at the nationals and only ever broke one driveshaft. That was in its second race and my car was from the very first batch available. You pays your money you make your choice. I hope they turn out to be durable as a busted rc is no fun for anyone 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I suspect he was going to talk about how much the KM stuff has improved in the past year or 2. Back in the day rovan / KM had many problems however they have improved a lot hence the popularity. Whatever your opinion you only have to browse the 1/5 scale forums and you will find how popular the KM is, I think that shows that they have improved since you last owned one. My point exactly, in fact Rovan are still notorious for havin far inferior build quality and qc, don't get me wrong, most Rovan Bajas look a bit prettier that KM's, as does one version of their LT305 which is their 5ive clone. I've been following a few topics on the Rovan LT over the past few weeks and they're all (bar the odd person here and there) having problems with em. With KM it seems to be the other way around, with people seldom reporting build defects, reliabilty or durabilty issues, leaving the majority of owners with happy faces. At the end of the day, no matter what the rc brand, if someone has a bad experience with a rig, they're unlikely to buy the same car again or even the same brand again and will tend to bad mouth them. It's kind of sad that this is happening with the Clone companies, especially KM as they're delivering a product that currently rivals HPI (in my experience), as i do believe that they're supporting the hobby by bringing people into largescale ownership that otherwise wouldn't be able to afford the likes of Losi, FG, HPI etc. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 But is it any bloody good? No one can answer that question yet, so it's all guessing, assumption and conjecture. I deal in facts and nobody has got one and bashed it to test it. Until they do, it's pointless discussing any further! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Have the Yanks got their hands on them? They'd be knocking seven bells out of them if they did, but not on URC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 My point exactly, in fact Rovan are still notorious for havin far inferior build quality and qc, don't get me wrong, most Rovan Bajas look a bit prettier that KM's, as does one version of their LT305 which is their 5ive clone. I've been following a few topics on the Rovan LT over the past few weeks and they're all (bar the odd person here and there) having problems with em. With KM it seems to be the other way around, with people seldom reporting build defects, reliabilty or durabilty issues, leaving the majority of owners with happy faces. At the end of the day, no matter what the rc brand, if someone has a bad experience with a rig, they're unlikely to buy the same car again or even the same brand again and will tend to bad mouth them. It's kind of sad that this is happening with the Clone companies, especially KM as they're delivering a product that currently rivals HPI (in my experience), as i do believe that they're supporting the hobby by bringing people into largescale ownership that otherwise wouldn't be able to afford the likes of Losi, FG, HPI etc. Have you been following any other X2 threads? If so please link a few as I can't find jack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Nope, the only ebay hits from stateside and here the two from rcmodelz. Very little on KM's website too. I think it's because KM only does one version of the X2, whereas Rovan have three or four versions of the LT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 More on the Rovan here, found an unboxing video, along with another two of the same chap starting to go through the truck starting with the shocks and wheels. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZdRGGwJJgxPBhzjKN4Sy98WZuan17P8r It's a pretty recent video and the LT has been available for a good six months now and things aren't looking good lol. I know he's Eastern European but at least you can understand him. This isn't turning me off the KM at all, it's got me getting more prepared for the tear down. Soo I'm getting stock weight Losi shock oils in, plently of threadlock, and other stock odds sods i can get my hands on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbs10 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 someones got his balls in a vice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HYPER-BOY Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Is this actually a thread on the X2 or a mass debate on the old original vs clone debate.. Doesn't seem to be that much on the actual product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Cos no-one knows much about the X2, so we're killing time talking bout other stuff while we wait for people to form informed opinions based on actual ownership. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 (edited) Is this actually a thread on the X2 or a mass debate on the old original vs clone debate.. Doesn't seem to be that much on the actual product. Its a waiting thread 1 everyone waits for price 2 everyone waits on delivery of boxes 3 now everyone waits on review.... And in between we talk about anything else Edited December 26, 2014 by jjdsplace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I'm waiting for me dinner too, come on wifey, feed me the rest of the Turkey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Not sure how to take this review, His channel is called "Acid RC" Yet he has no idea what a Flysky GT3B is, And describes it as an "Old plastic Chinese rubbish remote", When we all know it is much more, And much better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatout! Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Did anyone get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeb Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I wonder how well it'll run in snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Bajas are fun, so i should imagine it should be just as fun because it's got 4wd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeb Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Bajas are fun, so i should imagine it should be just as fun because it's got 4wd Nearly all gone now, just that dirty slush. Was going to take the typhon out in it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 If you bought a 5ive a tx and all the upgrades the x2 comes with its Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatout! Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) What you waiting for there in at rc modelz arnt they? Or am i thinking of the wrong one? i think Im on about the losi clone arnt i, what is the X2 iv never seen one i don't think Edited December 31, 2014 by flatout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbane Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I'm must admit tempted by one to be a project like my T1000A that I used as a base model that I upgraded with after market Hop Ups. All I want to know is whether this definitely LOSI 5ive compatible so that any upgrades will work with it. I cant find anything that confirms it is and unless someone can confirm I cant Justify buying one. DJB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatout! Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) I no rc modelz sell a losi compatable 4x4 Edited December 31, 2014 by flatout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 What you waiting for there in at rc modelz arnt they? Or am i thinking of the wrong one? i think Im on about the losi clone arnt i, what is the X2 iv never seen one i don't think The X2 is the losi looky likey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I'm must admit tempted by one to be a project like my T1000A that I used as a base model that I upgraded with after market Hop Ups. All I want to know is whether this definitely LOSI 5ive compatible so that any upgrades will work with it. I cant find anything that confirms it is and unless someone can confirm I cant Justify buying one. DJB I will be looking at compatibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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