Its pretty close, but not a complete knock-off. Apparently you can add or remove screws from the spine to make the car stiffer (for carpet) or more flexible (asphalt)
Also buddy at AE told me the antenna mount is "ground breaking" because you can remove it, which makes it a lot easier to feed your antenna wire into it. (woop dee freaking-doo)

If i were to chose, id grab a TC4 Team Kit & a BMI Chassis, but thats me. AE wont get a cent from me for that abortion