Cloned HPI Baja! I want one!

45tr0 · Post by **45tr0** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:51 am

Anyone heard any news on these Baja 5b Clones??

Wondering how they are for quality...

I'm thinking that with the saving of coin, I could afford to upgrade to a 29cc motor, powerpipe, titanium unijoints and front and rear hydraulic brakes for less than the cost of a genuine stocker...

Got any large scale pimps representin?

Murdoch · Post by **Murdoch** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:50 am

Clones scare me.

45tr0 · Post by **45tr0** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:51 am

Murdoch wrote:Clones scare me.

They used to scare me too, until I bought my minizilla clone. Apart from weak stock dogbones (which I'd intended to swap out anyway) it is identical to the real deal. I was blown away at the quality!

Just wondering though... The bigger scale is a concern...

But it is a Shen Qi Wei!!

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:45 am

I have seen those, but I don't remember where. I was checking out the website, and it was rather vague, but I wanted one.

I am wary of clones, but in the case of a car like this, there are a plethora of hop ups, so I'd probably swap out a bunch of parts anyways.

Still though, even at clone pricing, it's still more than I can afford off hand. Maybe someday.

sidewinder · Post by **sidewinder** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:23 am

Murdoch wrote:Clones scare me.

Zombies scare me more, and don't even get me started on vampires...

45tr0 · Post by **45tr0** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:19 pm

crazydave wrote:I am wary of clones, but in the case of a car like this, there are a plethora of hop ups, so I'd probably swap out a bunch of parts anyways.

Still though, even at clone pricing, it's still more than I can afford off hand. Maybe someday.

That first sentence is almost exactly what i'm thinkin...

I've decided to drop the cash on it - Gimme a month (had to buy a new fridge today) and i'll let you know how I get on...