18T knock-off
01-19-2008, 04:49 AM
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RE: 18T knock-off
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I wouldn't expect them to show up in hobby stores since they'd want to protect the big brands, their wholesalers and their profit margins.
I wouldn't expect them to show up in hobby stores since they'd want to protect the big brands, their wholesalers and their profit margins.
That's key right there. They are to worried about the big brands. That's what I was thinking.
01-19-2008, 06:49 AM
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RE: 18T knock-off
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That's key right there. They are to worried about the big brands. That's what I was thinking.
ORIGINAL: cray-
I wouldn't expect them to show up in hobby stores since they'd want to protect the big brands, their wholesalers and their profit margins.
I wouldn't expect them to show up in hobby stores since they'd want to protect the big brands, their wholesalers and their profit margins.
That's key right there. They are to worried about the big brands. That's what I was thinking.
When some overseas company blatantly rips-off the design another company invested a good amount of money into creating, we seriously need to question what's going on here and if we should support these type of companies.
01-19-2008, 11:50 AM
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RE: 18T knock-off
look at the price on this same knockoff, $17.50!! although shipping is $30, that is around $48 for an almost exact clone of the 18T.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=003
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=003
01-19-2008, 12:49 PM
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RE: 18T knock-off
That's all people look at is the price. They're so bamboozled by a super low price tag they don't care how good the quality is, or if the design has been stolen from another company, or anything else like that. [:'(]
01-19-2008, 01:10 PM
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That's all people look at is the price. They're so bamboozled by a super low price tag they don't care how good the quality is, or if the design has been stolen from another company, or anything else like that. [:'(]
That's all people look at is the price. They're so bamboozled by a super low price tag they don't care how good the quality is, or if the design has been stolen from another company, or anything else like that. [:'(]
they think 2 themselves
hm this is an exact copy of a know brand
and its 100 bucks cheaper
so if the quality sucks i can upgrade it with the extra 100$
than have a stock rc18
just think about it
would you rather have a knock off with say 100$ of upgrades from the rc18
or a bonestock rc18
01-19-2008, 03:08 PM
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RE: 18T knock-off
see different people have different outlooks
and one may be biased
i have bias leaning toward the clone
because my friends had the rc18b/mt
and hated it
so i said hm the clone prolly have same problems
but with the extra cash you could probably fix them
hey SS
still bad weather?
mine weathers getting better
woo hoo i can run the raze =)
and one may be biased
i have bias leaning toward the clone
because my friends had the rc18b/mt
and hated it
so i said hm the clone prolly have same problems
but with the extra cash you could probably fix them
hey SS
still bad weather?
mine weathers getting better
woo hoo i can run the raze =)
01-19-2008, 03:31 PM
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RE: 18T knock-off
I see your point.
Still, I can't condone these companies who steal the design of a car. For me, it's not so much the issue of quality vs. price so much as the thieft of the time and resources Associated put into the design.
It's kind of funny too, because I never used to like Associated much, and while I still am not crazy about thier cars, I can't help but feel very sorry for them. A team of people put a lot of effort in designing and testing and marketing a good truck. I can imagine their pride and sence of accomplishment to see it go to the market and people enjoying them. Then some other company comes along, steals the design, and sells it for a whole lot less since they don't have to support a team of designers, testers, etc. I don't know about you, but I'm sure I'd feel pretty darn bad about that. [
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Still, I can't condone these companies who steal the design of a car. For me, it's not so much the issue of quality vs. price so much as the thieft of the time and resources Associated put into the design.
It's kind of funny too, because I never used to like Associated much, and while I still am not crazy about thier cars, I can't help but feel very sorry for them. A team of people put a lot of effort in designing and testing and marketing a good truck. I can imagine their pride and sence of accomplishment to see it go to the market and people enjoying them. Then some other company comes along, steals the design, and sells it for a whole lot less since they don't have to support a team of designers, testers, etc. I don't know about you, but I'm sure I'd feel pretty darn bad about that. [
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01-19-2008, 04:53 PM
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RE: 18T knock-off
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see different people have different outlooks
and one may be biased
i have bias leaning toward the clone
because my friends had the rc18b/mt
and hated it
so i said hm the clone prolly have same problems
but with the extra cash you could probably fix them
hey SS
still bad weather?
mine weathers getting better
woo hoo i can run the raze =)
see different people have different outlooks
and one may be biased
i have bias leaning toward the clone
because my friends had the rc18b/mt
and hated it
so i said hm the clone prolly have same problems
but with the extra cash you could probably fix them
hey SS
still bad weather?
mine weathers getting better
woo hoo i can run the raze =)
01-19-2008, 04:56 PM
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i dont think thats a bad thing imo
its only a bad thing if you cant get replacement parts and hop ups
but since this is an EXACT copy as i have heard of a rc18
and that all parts will work
i say
go for it =)
but if you do have the cash to go for brand name
by all means go brand name
its only a bad thing if you cant get replacement parts and hop ups
but since this is an EXACT copy as i have heard of a rc18
and that all parts will work
i say
go for it =)
but if you do have the cash to go for brand name
by all means go brand name
01-19-2008, 10:44 PM
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That's all people look at is the price. They're so bamboozled by a super low price tag they don't care how good the quality is, or if the design has been stolen from another company, or anything else like that. [:'(]
That's all people look at is the price. They're so bamboozled by a super low price tag they don't care how good the quality is, or if the design has been stolen from another company, or anything else like that. [:'(]
01-19-2008, 10:46 PM
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RE: 18T knock-off
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see different people have different outlooks
and one may be biased
i have bias leaning toward the clone
because my friends had the rc18b/mt
and hated it
so i said hm the clone prolly have same problems
but with the extra cash you could probably fix them
hey SS
still bad weather?
mine weathers getting better
woo hoo i can run the raze =)
see different people have different outlooks
and one may be biased
i have bias leaning toward the clone
because my friends had the rc18b/mt
and hated it
so i said hm the clone prolly have same problems
but with the extra cash you could probably fix them
hey SS
still bad weather?
mine weathers getting better
woo hoo i can run the raze =)
I agree with what you said here. I rather save the money for hop-ups. I hardly ever keep anything in stock form.
Not much time to run mine. Between weather and that thing called work. Just keeps me to busy and get home to late to have time to run it sometimes.
01-19-2008, 10:53 PM
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and that thing called work.
thats where being only 12 comes in handy =)
and just doing house chores earns money
so since the knock off is only like 50$
i will just save up for like 2 weeks or w.e
to get that
since im selling my micro and i got 100 fo that
i will probably just save that 100
or maybe even get one of em castle creations sidewinders for my t4 =)
01-19-2008, 10:53 PM
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As for hop-ups I want to get this:
(Not saying going to, but want to.[&:]
http://www.atomicmods.com/Products/A...it__12847.aspx
(Not saying going to, but want to.[&:]
http://www.atomicmods.com/Products/A...it__12847.aspx
01-19-2008, 10:57 PM
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RE: 18T knock-off
first hop up for mine would be
um
the aluminum main driveshaft
then a mamba 6800 motor (already have esc)
then alloy cvds
the dp draglink
and then upgrade as things break =)
woo hoo im getting a 40 dollar truck! lol
put my spektrum in it
um
the aluminum main driveshaft
then a mamba 6800 motor (already have esc)
then alloy cvds
the dp draglink
and then upgrade as things break =)
woo hoo im getting a 40 dollar truck! lol
put my spektrum in it
01-20-2008, 06:52 AM
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RE: 18T knock-off
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Majority of the RC companies in the US do not manufacture anything. They have other companies do it and then they put their names on the products as it is imported to the US. Very common for most industries, not just RC.
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That's all people look at is the price. They're so bamboozled by a super low price tag they don't care how good the quality is, or if the design has been stolen from another company, or anything else like that. [:'(]
That's all people look at is the price. They're so bamboozled by a super low price tag they don't care how good the quality is, or if the design has been stolen from another company, or anything else like that. [:'(]
The point I'm trying to make is that this specific truck's design has been stolen from Associated. Because Associated invested a good amount of time and money into that design, I see the theift of that design just the same as if another company went into thier factory and stole a piece of equipment from them. Just because another contry will not honor patent laws, doesn't make it right.
01-20-2008, 05:30 PM
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hey ss,
just got one of the brushed versions
for 87 bucks shipped =)
i can pay for it on thursday and then i could probably get it by saturday or next monday =)
i think my first hopup will be the dp steering drag link
as i hear even the clones have lots of steering play like the original 18t
then i will upgrade as parts break
than when i get some cash i will get a mamba 5700 motor cuz i already got the esc
woo hoo
so excited
so still harsh weather?
do you have any like first impressions
what you think could be improved
pros, cons
thanks alot
just got one of the brushed versions
for 87 bucks shipped =)
i can pay for it on thursday and then i could probably get it by saturday or next monday =)
i think my first hopup will be the dp steering drag link
as i hear even the clones have lots of steering play like the original 18t
then i will upgrade as parts break
than when i get some cash i will get a mamba 5700 motor cuz i already got the esc
woo hoo
so excited
so still harsh weather?
do you have any like first impressions
what you think could be improved
pros, cons
thanks alot
01-20-2008, 06:57 PM
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RE: 18T knock-off
look back on the early mlst threads and there are pics of my mlst with an eflight 480 outrunner on 3 cell lipo, direct drive to the center diff, so fast I couldnt control it.
01-25-2008, 06:27 PM
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RE: 18T knock-off
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Playing around w/ the 1/10 scale touring wheel adaptors.
That really big wheel is off my 1/12 scale Tamiya Hummer.
Playing around w/ the 1/10 scale touring wheel adaptors.
That really big wheel is off my 1/12 scale Tamiya Hummer.
01-25-2008, 06:32 PM
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how can you get more ground clearance when using 1/10 wheels? longer shocks maybe?
how can you get more ground clearance when using 1/10 wheels? longer shocks maybe?
01-25-2008, 07:58 PM
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RE: 18T knock-off
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Majority of the RC companies in the US do not manufacture anything. They have other companies do it and then they put their names on the products as it is imported to the US. Very common for most industries, not just RC.
ORIGINAL: Kitsune
That's all people look at is the price. They're so bamboozled by a super low price tag they don't care how good the quality is, or if the design has been stolen from another company, or anything else like that. [:'(]
That's all people look at is the price. They're so bamboozled by a super low price tag they don't care how good the quality is, or if the design has been stolen from another company, or anything else like that. [:'(]