King motor vs Rovan?

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I didnt read the answers here but I bought both a rovan and a king motor and there was allot more plastic on my king motor. Also a few other things that pissed me off about the km over the rovan however the rovan design was a bit different, king motors more closely resembled stock HPI parts.
To this day since having rovan since 2017 has not broken a single plastic part yet. My plastic parts are wearing out thats how long they have lasted however every single metal part needs upgrading. The KM feels like the same metal.
 
I didnt read the answers here but I bought both a rovan and a king motor and there was allot more plastic on my king motor. Also a few other things that pissed me off about the km over the rovan however the rovan design was a bit different, king motors more closely resembled stock HPI parts.
To this day since having rovan since 2017 has not broken a single plastic part yet. My plastic parts are wearing out thats how long they have lasted however every single metal part needs upgrading. The KM feels like the same metal.
What do you mean by the KM feels like the same metal? Do you recall what you meant by that last sentence? If you don't mind me asking, please.
 
What do you mean by the KM feels like the same metal? Do you recall what you meant by that last sentence? If you don't mind me asking, please.
Seems like they may source the same parts from the same assembly line. KM and Rovan plastics are made on a different assembly line. TBH id stay away from KM over Rovan in my opinion but if I'd choose I'd rather buy a beat-up old HPI then any of them.
 
Seems like they may source the same parts from the same assembly line. KM and Rovan plastics are made on a different assembly line. TBH id stay away from KM over Rovan in my opinion but if I'd choose I'd rather buy a beat-up old HPI then any of them.
I just passed up a used HPI buggy for $400 and bought a brand new KM 002. The Rovan's are sold out. I get what you're saying about the aluminum now. You're saying the aluminum on Rovan sucks and KM is the same poop, right?
 
I just passed up a used HPI buggy for $400 and bought a brand new KM 002. The Rovan's are sold out.
Aight but make sure to do the steel plate chassis mod, get a killswitch before you even turn it on once, put some washers on the front shock caps so they don't pop out "they will just break the covers", the stock steering will have lots of slop "going cheap you COULD go sym steer or go with turtle racing" "I like sym steer myself however the servo saver won't handle big power, I fixed this by going with a FG saver", PROBABLY want to get a one way vent for the gas tank so it doesn't breathe gasoline all over the side of your RC and definatly make sure there is a fuel filter on your fuel inlet line, get an outerwear, Lastly id go over the whole RC inside and out with blue locktite, red locktite on the exhaust bolts only. Watch videos on how to start it properly if you aren't verse in 1/5 scale rc because its a common mistake that people make by constantly flooding their engines.

https://www.davesmotors.com/scorpion-unlimited-front-stiffener-for-hpi-baja-5b

https://www.davesmotors.com/Killer-RC-Super-Bee-Failsafe-Kill-Switch-Combo

https://www.rovanrc.com/product-rv85273s

https://www.davesmotors.com/outerwears-20-2265-drawstring-pre-filter-hpi-baja-5b-5t-5sc-stock

I just realized that the KM002 has notoriously bad tires on it "for traction" id reccomend once you burn those out try out hostile. They aren't super expensive and they are prefect for small bore power.
 
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Aight but make sure to do the steel plate chassis mod, get a killswitch before you even turn it on once, put some washers on the front shock caps so they don't pop out "they will just break the covers", the stock steering will have lots of slop "going cheap you COULD go sym steer or go with turtle racing" "I like sym steer myself however the servo saver won't handle big power, I fixed this by going with a FG saver", PROBABLY want to get a one way vent for the gas tank so it doesn't breathe gasoline all over the side of your RC and definatly make sure there is a fuel filter on your fuel inlet line, get an outerwear, Lastly id go over the whole RC inside and out with blue locktite, red locktite on the exhaust bolts only. Watch videos on how to start it properly if you aren't verse in 1/5 scale rc because its a common mistake that people make by constantly flooding their engines.

https://www.davesmotors.com/scorpion-unlimited-front-stiffener-for-hpi-baja-5b

https://www.davesmotors.com/Killer-RC-Super-Bee-Failsafe-Kill-Switch-Combo

https://www.rovanrc.com/product-rv85273s

https://www.davesmotors.com/outerwears-20-2265-drawstring-pre-filter-hpi-baja-5b-5t-5sc-stock

I just realized that the KM002 has notoriously bad tires on it "for traction" id reccomend once you burn those out try out hostile. They aren't super expensive and they are prefect for small bore power.
Roger. Wilco. Thanks, Trooper. I noticed the cheap plastic steering, myself. 🤝
 
Aight but make sure to do the steel plate chassis mod, get a killswitch before you even turn it on once, put some washers on the front shock caps so they don't pop out "they will just break the covers", the stock steering will have lots of slop "going cheap you COULD go sym steer or go with turtle racing" "I like sym steer myself however the servo saver won't handle big power, I fixed this by going with a FG saver", PROBABLY want to get a one way vent for the gas tank so it doesn't breathe gasoline all over the side of your RC and definatly make sure there is a fuel filter on your fuel inlet line, get an outerwear, Lastly id go over the whole RC inside and out with blue locktite, red locktite on the exhaust bolts only. Watch videos on how to start it properly if you aren't verse in 1/5 scale rc because its a common mistake that people make by constantly flooding their engines.

https://www.davesmotors.com/scorpion-unlimited-front-stiffener-for-hpi-baja-5b

https://www.davesmotors.com/Killer-RC-Super-Bee-Failsafe-Kill-Switch-Combo

https://www.rovanrc.com/product-rv85273s

https://www.davesmotors.com/outerwears-20-2265-drawstring-pre-filter-hpi-baja-5b-5t-5sc-stock

I just realized that the KM002 has notoriously bad tires on it "for traction" id reccomend once you burn those out try out hostile. They aren't super expensive and they are prefect for small bore power.
What's this one way vent? Is that a new gas cap do you mean? Cuz mine is defective. It leaks and makes the car stall out whenever it flips over. Thank you.
 
Aight but make sure to do the steel plate chassis mod, get a killswitch before you even turn it on once, put some washers on the front shock caps so they don't pop out "they will just break the covers", the stock steering will have lots of slop "going cheap you COULD go sym steer or go with turtle racing" "I like sym steer myself however the servo saver won't handle big power, I fixed this by going with a FG saver", PROBABLY want to get a one way vent for the gas tank so it doesn't breathe gasoline all over the side of your RC and definatly make sure there is a fuel filter on your fuel inlet line, get an outerwear, Lastly id go over the whole RC inside and out with blue locktite, red locktite on the exhaust bolts only. Watch videos on how to start it properly if you aren't verse in 1/5 scale rc because its a common mistake that people make by constantly flooding their engines.

https://www.davesmotors.com/scorpion-unlimited-front-stiffener-for-hpi-baja-5b

https://www.davesmotors.com/Killer-RC-Super-Bee-Failsafe-Kill-Switch-Combo

https://www.rovanrc.com/product-rv85273s

https://www.davesmotors.com/outerwears-20-2265-drawstring-pre-filter-hpi-baja-5b-5t-5sc-stock

I just realized that the KM002 has notoriously bad tires on it "for traction" id reccomend once you burn those out try out hostile. They aren't super expensive and they are prefect for small bore power.
I'd have to buy a new servo to use that symmetrical steering. It won't work with the stock servo. What's this turtle racing you mentioned? Is that another steering upgrade? I'll see what I can figure out. FG saver? Big power? I don't know what some of this stuff means.
 
I'd have to buy a new servo to use that symmetrical steering. It won't work with the stock servo. What's this turtle racing you mentioned? Is that another steering upgrade? I'll see what I can figure out. FG saver? Big power? I don't know what some of this stuff means.
I'm talking about lots of torque with the servo it weakens the saver over time because the spring is a bit weak in this kit. You don't need a new higher kg servo but I'd recommend it. Yes TR steering is different then the symsteer and is of higher quality but it retains stock Baja steering issues. "Not very noticeable but may be very noticeable with a slight bent in the chassis is that Baja tends to have better steering one way. The symsteer is a clone/redesign of the rok steer which addresses this issue". FG brand has servo saver replacements that fit the symsteer kit. https://www.chequeredflagracing.com.au/assets/full/6842006.jpg?20200714031030

There is a 3rd option if you want quality however its difficult to get. I tried getting one and was unsuccessful, which is you can get the bonesteer from boneheadrc.
 
I'm talking about lots of torque with the servo it weakens the saver over time because the spring is a bit weak in this kit. You don't need a new higher kg servo but I'd recommend it. Yes TR steering is different then the symsteer and is of higher quality but it retains stock Baja steering issues. "Not very noticeable but may be very noticeable with a slight bent in the chassis is that Baja tends to have better steering one way. The symsteer is a clone/redesign of the rok steer which addresses this issue". FG brand has servo saver replacements that fit the symsteer kit. https://www.chequeredflagracing.com.au/assets/full/6842006.jpg?20200714031030

There is a 3rd option if you want quality however its difficult to get. I tried getting one and was unsuccessful, which is you can get the bonesteer from boneheadrc.
Ok. Well I don't see any of this as going cheap, but I guess I'll have to go with a new servo, symmetrical steering and an FG servo saver unless i can figure out what that bonesteer from bone head is about cuz the steering on my baja sucks balls. I need it to turn tighter and quicker, plus it just seems to turn left better than right no matter what I do. Thanks, trooper.
Oh. Plus that symmetrical steering won't work with my stock servo. KM-3318. That Hilantronics 8000 is 250 Australian dollars whatever that translates over to in US dollars and that's not to mention none of this poop is in stock. 🤨
 
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Ok. Well I don't see any of this is going cheap, but I guess I'll have to go with a new servo, symmetrical steering and an FG servo saver unless i can figure out what that bonesteer from bone head is about cuz the steering on my baja sucks balls. I need it to turn tighter and quicker, plus it just seems to turn left better than right no matter what I do. Thanks, trooper.
Check to see if your chassis is bent. The part that is attached to the front bulkhead. "This is why we usually suggest chassis plates".
 
Check to see if your chassis is bent. The part that is attached to the front bulkhead. "This is why we usually suggest chassis plates".
I don't see how it could possibly be bent. I've hardly got it broken in yet. I've never hit anything. I'll find a straight edge and check it. I was planning to get that front stiffener that you recommended just as soon as I can.
 
I need it to turn tighter and quicker, plus it just seems to turn left better than right no matter what I do.

Same issue here. The manual says to have the servo horn 10deg to the right. I never did that and have same issue. Though it really doesn't effect it's performance much. The symmetrical steering upgrades prevent you from running brake setups so I chose not to go that route. I have a lot more 'turn in' now that I have front brakes.
 
Same issue here. The manual says to have the servo horn 10deg to the right. I never did that and have same issue. Though it really doesn't effect it's performance much. The symmetrical steering upgrades prevent you from running brake setups so I chose not to go that route. I have a lot more turn in now that I have front brakes.
Really? I wonder why. With the brakes I mean. Mine wasn't straight up and down with the servo horn when I got it. It was to the left actually. I've taken it off and put it back on with it zeroed in and the wheels straight. I'll look at the manual.
 
I could be mixed up, the manual may call for 10deg left I forget. Either way I have mine pointed straight up.... At least the rovan symmetrical system the brake servo sits lower I believe and doesn't line up right with the brakes. They say it in the description of the part.
 
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