most clones suck with the exceptn of a few, but some are just as good as a BCG or a MS. the only thing is i only know of one "clone company" (LXX) who makes a 2-speed chassis and that they arent as good as the MS or the BCG. now, considering that i dont own a clone, i wouldnt know this 4 a fact. but since a lot of peple say this that are more experienced than me, i have a tendency to believe these things.