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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/15/2009 12:02 AM

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I think Dale has a point indead...because when i check the quality between a Rovan and a original product...you see little differences...when you take away these differences...you can't notice it anymore.

But i also think that the European market is paying the highest price for these products.
A Baja 5B for 925euro and a Baja 5T for 1150euro, when you are lucky..because most of the time the prices are higher.

And in China its not possible to sell for these prices.
So when you pay 400usd for a Baja 5B in China as a consumer its a nice price.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/15/2009 12:12 AM

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Another thing to consider about this RC, does it mount the CY engines like the HPI 5Bs and 5Ts?
For me personally, I will not settle for anything less than a Zenoah, but if I was forced to choose a lesser engine, I will take nothing less than a CY. Otherwise, I would look to buy an RC without an engine and put one in of my choice.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/15/2009 12:17 AM

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according to the pics, CY?

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/15/2009 8:47 AM

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Another thing to consider about this RC, does it mount the CY engines like the HPI 5Bs and 5Ts?
For me personally, I will not settle for anything less than a Zenoah, but if I was forced to choose a lesser engine, I will take nothing less than a CY. Otherwise, I would look to buy an RC without an engine and put one in of my choice.

Don't speak too soon Jim, I've got a Smartech 23 here, that out-performs the CY 23. God knows what they've done to it, but it does bode well for the future of Smartech RTRs. Still not headkit compatible though (3 bolt head).

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/15/2009 3:27 PM

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Another thing to consider about this RC, does it mount the CY engines like the HPI 5Bs and 5Ts?
For me personally, I will not settle for anything less than a Zenoah, but if I was forced to choose a lesser engine, I will take nothing less than a CY. Otherwise, I would look to buy an RC without an engine and put one in of my choice.

Don't speak too soon Jim, I've got a Smartech 23 here, that out-performs the CY 23. God knows what they've done to it, but it does bode well for the future of Smartech RTRs. Still not headkit compatible though (3 bolt head).

3Bolt head? Thats the first I've ever heard of that. Yeah, but I'd like the roller if I can get it. Unless I can take all the stuff I dont need and sell in on Fleebay. I have a spare ESP 27.2 sitting around that needs to go on something soon.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/16/2009 1:36 AM

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Defo, I would prefer a roller any day. Now, a stock CY 23cc? I can see another clone engine outperforming it. It is also very true in the nitro world. For example, STS, a very cheap engine, is cheaper than your mainstream nitro engine, and it make crazy power over many mainstream engines. But here is where it fails: it is horribly built and the cahnces of you getting a great powerhouse or a lemon is a crap shoot; nothing short of a luch of the draw.

Power or not, I would prefer a CY at the absolute minimum if I cannat get a Zen. And also, if I wanted too, I canget hopup parts for the Fuelie engine to make it a powerhouse too, probably more powerful than any other production engine on the market.

That is not to say that the lesser clone engines cannot have the same done to them, it is just my preferrence to stary with a good and proven engine and build from there. If I had such a lesser clone engine, I would do what serk\p[emt king does and sell it. Or if I need to save up, to pass the time, I would run it into the ground aso that by the time I can buy better, I will.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/16/2009 6:48 AM

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@ Hndaman1, your pictures are 100% correct

These cars are not delivered with a CY engine and i haven't seen any clone with a CY engine so far.
So if you are going to buy one its probable possible to take it without a engine and 2,4ghz transmitter.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/22/2009 5:11 PM

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How does Rovan's quality compare to King Motor?
Im trying to decide which one of these to get. I have a few HPI trucks so I know what there quality is like but Im a little hesitant to try one of these.
Thanks for the help

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/22/2009 7:03 PM

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It could be that Rovan's quality is higher then KM but i will keep you all posted since my friends are building there Rovan Terminator Kitts on this moment.
The only thing i know is that KM doesn't have a 5T model on this moment.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/22/2009 8:08 PM

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kostenko do you have a part number for the kit version. I only see the RTR on their site.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/23/2009 7:52 AM

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You have to ask Lily from Rovan if its possible for you also, its not on their website.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/23/2009 4:47 PM

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Looks like they will have an upgrade kit for the 5B too (check accessories page)

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/28/2009 7:49 PM

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Hi guys,

Wel it looks like the quality of the Rovan Terminator Kitt so far is terrible.

Sometimes no holes in the parts where its suposed to be.
Very simple manual but you can download the real version for the exact way to build it.
I saw a few double parts and some parts are missing...

Thats the update so far guys...if you ask me its not worth a 600us but more like 400us...and i have my thoughts on the KM1000 when it ever comes out on the market.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/29/2009 1:19 AM

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So is it just the upgrade kit that has questionable quality or is it all the rovan trucks. I was thinking about ordering the 5T tonight but now Im not so sure

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/29/2009 3:02 PM

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Hi. King Motors have a upgrade Kit for 180 USD. Im in contact with the King Motors owner and he say that KM is better quality then Rovan or Shenqi....! But he can say alot if the day is long

Im thinking about to buy 1 KM ConversationKit but im very unsure about the quality...

When i know more about KM Quality i let know you

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/29/2009 4:24 PM

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Well my friends bought a Rovan 5T kitt version and in my opinion its worth 450usd maxx

The 5B to 5T Conversion Kitt from Rovan is ok because the body is exactly the same as the original and twice as thick.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/29/2009 4:36 PM

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But is the Bodyshell flexible? Becouse i have an Shenqi Baja 5b and on the first drive my complete Bodyshell broke.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/29/2009 7:37 PM

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Where can you buy the kingmotor conversion form?

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/29/2009 8:46 PM

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So how do you think the Rovan 5T RTR will be then? Worth the money or would the KM be better?

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Well my friends bought a Rovan 5T kitt version and in my opinion its worth 450usd maxx

The 5B to 5T Conversion Kitt from Rovan is ok because the body is exactly the same as the original and twice as thick.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/29/2009 9:00 PM

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You can wirte with the owner from KM really nice man... The complete conversation Kit costs 180 USD

Here the email adress. He have Messenger too

hifan2001@hotmail.com

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/30/2009 1:23 PM

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The body is twice as thick as the orgininal body and if its bashable? i don't know...it looks pretty strong

Km only has the conversion kitt and not complete car...

Keith...so far KM hasn't got a 5T truck!
Only Rovan has a 5T truck...and quality so far is....terrible

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/30/2009 1:43 PM

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Hi guys,

Wel it looks like the quality of the Rovan Terminator Kitt so far is terrible.

Sometimes no holes in the parts where its suposed to be.
Very simple manual but you can download the real version for the exact way to build it.
I saw a few double parts and some parts are missing...

Thats the update so far guys...if you ask me its not worth a 600us but more like 400us...and i have my thoughts on the KM1000 when it ever comes out on the market.

In that state I would say its less than worthless. No holes for screws where they are needed? Seriously?

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/30/2009 2:13 PM

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Hello I have been looking into buying a king or Novan but I cant seem to get a good website for them. Any help would be appreciated.

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/30/2009 5:00 PM

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King Motors have a complete BAJA 5t. Im in contact with the owner

He like to have for a complete KM Baja 5t 650-690 USD

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RE: Rovan Baja Terminator - 6/30/2009 8:45 PM

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The body is twice as thick as the orgininal body and if its bashable? i don't know...it looks pretty strong

Km only has the conversion kitt and not complete car...

Keith...so far KM hasn't got a 5T truck!
Only Rovan has a 5T truck...and quality so far is....terrible

Wow.. that just put a damper on things.. Not point in buying something that isnt made well.

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