KM Baja VS HPI 5B

[TexasSP]

From what I understand the KM Baja is just one clone and not all clones are the KM. Either way HPI did nothing revolutionary with the design and as such they obviously don't have a patent on the product or else it wouldn't sell in the US. I also saw HPI Europe's response which I find silly because the clones obviously sell in Europe as well. My guess is that the clone is really the original and HPI contracted the chinese plant to make it and brand it for them. I am sure there were probably some changes and maybe a little stricter QC but that's about all I will give it.

[pinkpanda3310]

Yes there are a number of clones which leads me to agree with TexasSP that there is one blue print for a car made by several companies. Just the running gear needs to be upgraded- electronics, tuned pipe, and possible weak pionts...etc.....

Originally Posted by TexasSP

From what I understand the KM Baja is just one clone and not all clones are the KM. Either way HPI did nothing revolutionary with the design and as such they obviously don't have a patent on the product or else it wouldn't sell in the US. I also saw HPI Europe's response which I find silly because the clones obviously sell in Europe as well. My guess is that the clone is really the original and HPI contracted the chinese plant to make it and brand it for them. I am sure there were probably some changes and maybe a little stricter QC but that's about all I will give it.

I couldn't find the patents for them but HPI has patents on the diff, shocks and the air cleaner. Yes the air cleaner.

They must file under something other then HPI Racing and Hobby Products International.

Off topic but it came up in my search Traxxas Revo