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Hpi Baja 5b - t to the maxx2 - 04-09-2007
Anyone have one? I just bought one!
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Hpi Baja 5b - chickenfarmer3 - 04-09-2007
those look fun...I heard they were working on a truck just like that buggy, I will have to have one of those.
Hpi Baja 5b - bubbaracing - 04-09-2007
Yeah that would be cool to have a truck like the buggy!!
Hpi Baja 5b - Thirdgen89GTA - 04-09-2007
Seen one, very fun. And surprisingly durable for what it is. They are lighter than the FG's though, just not as durable as a FG is. Also, they are decently quick for their size and weight as well.
If i were going 1/5th scale I'd rather go 1/5th scale on-road though.
Hpi Baja 5b - DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 - 04-09-2007
It's official....you have the biggest buggy !
very nice. That air filter must take like a pint of sticky oil to treat it.
Hpi Baja 5b - Thirdgen89GTA - 04-09-2007
My favorite Baja 5b video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X5_7tIFmQU&mode=related&search=
Hpi Baja 5b - blktransam - 04-09-2007
yeah they are pretty bad ass...I cant decide between this or the losi 8ight-t for my b-day from the wife...I have less then 4 days to decide
Hpi Baja 5b - AddictedtoNITRO - 04-09-2007
how fast do those thigs top out at? looked like they were cruisin in those dunes
Hpi Baja 5b - Traxxas_Junkee - 04-09-2007
They look pretty fun. And they run on unleaded gas too, thats a plus, for me anyway, the oil for them is most likely where they get you with the gas.
Hpi Baja 5b - DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 - 04-09-2007
Traxxas_Junkee Wrote:And they run on unleaded gas too, thats a plus, for me anyway
FOR SURE !!!
$2.75/gallon beats the snot out of $27/gallon!
After 40 gallons, that thing pays for itself in fuel savings.
Hpi Baja 5b - Traxxas_Junkee - 04-09-2007
Yeah, but I wonder what kind of oil it takes? I'm sure you can just use a weedwacker type oil, but (you have to use HPI oil to not void the warrenty, just to kill the new guys)
Even if it is about $12 for oil plus the fuel it's better than $30.
Hpi Baja 5b - DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 - 04-09-2007
HPI (prettysure) doesn't make the engine. If it works for a Poulan line trimmer, it will work in the buggy. Get it at the lawnmower supply place, or Ace hardware. There's nothing magical about it, and I seriuosly doubt HPI could prove or disprove what oil products are used by the consumer in the motor.
Hpi Baja 5b - DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 - 04-09-2007
What is the RX battery pack like in that buggy? With a big gas tank and loads of run time, I'd want a big battery in there.
Hpi Baja 5b - Blown5.0 - 04-09-2007
Looks good! My Baja 5b should be here on Wednesday along with a small order of parts from DDM. I'm looking forward to 45 minutes of running per tank, and 3$ a gallon gas.:joy:
Hpi Baja 5b - Blown5.0 - 04-09-2007
DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 Wrote:What is the RX battery pack like in that buggy? With a big gas tank and loads of run time, I'd want a big battery in there.
Dave, I went with this one for my Baja.
DDM receiver battery for the HPI Baja 5b. 6v, 4200mAh NiMH hump pack. Allows for more than double the drive time of the stock battery pack! Manufactured by Pro-Match Racing for DDM.
Hpi Baja 5b - t to the maxx2 - 04-09-2007
Ya I paid this morning and he is shipping fedex ground today
840 shipped
Hpi Baja 5b - Blown5.0 - 04-09-2007
Is it stock except for the Outerwears filters and muffler?
Hpi Baja 5b - SLOW REVO - 04-09-2007
Traxxas_Junkee Wrote:Yeah, but I wonder what kind of oil it takes? I'm sure you can just use a weedwacker type oil, but (you have to use HPI oil to not void the warrenty, just to kill the new guys)Any quality 2 cycle oil, same as snow blower, weed wacker, etc
Even if it is about $12 for oil plus the fuel it's better than $30.
Hpi Baja 5b - Ponch - 04-09-2007
Very nice grab, saw the thread where you were talking him down :p:
Hpi Baja 5b - SLOW REVO - 04-09-2007
Gas motors are great very dependable, Very little tuning. runs forever on a tank of gas also,
Hpi Baja 5b - t to the maxx2 - 04-09-2007
Outerwears on the shocks, air filter, and pullstartDark soul axel extenders3800 mah nimh receiver packADA Stalker exhaust CanHitech 1/4 scale steering servoRed HPI beadlocks on all four wheels2 New In package clear unpainted bodies3 New in package-HPI part#85424 Rear Hub Carrier Set2 New in Package-HPi part#85408 Front hub carrier set1 New in Package-HPI part#85418 Front bulk head set1 New in Package-HPI part#86427 Front Shock Shafts1 New in Package-HPI part#86438 Rear Shock shafts1 New Complete Rear ShockStock MufflerStock Black wingStock grey beadlocks2 new in package hpi air filtersAll stuff that came with it including manual, box and spare parts and oils. I had two of them and a bunch of spare stuff so i packaging it together to sell it off. The only thing needed to make this run will be a radio and receiver. S
Hpi Baja 5b - SLOW REVO - 04-09-2007
INCLUDES: HPI Baja 5B RTR buggy with 1.40 cu in (23cc) gasoline engine 27MHz
FM radio, two water resistant servos, 3.4oz (100cc) 2-cycle oil,
2oz (60cc) shock oil, 1oz (30cc) diff oil, 1oz (30cc) air filter
oil, tube of gear grease, 2000mAh receiver pack, wall charger, body
with wing, extra air filter, wrenches, decal sheet and illustrated
instruction manual
REQUIRES: Unleaded Gasoline: 87-93 octane, mix gasoline and two cycle oil
at 25:1 ratio
alute: Transmitter Batteries: 8 AA
Screwdriver: Flat blade, 3/16" (4-5mm) wide
SPECS: Vehicle-
Length: 32.2" (817mm)
Front Width: 18.1" (460mm)
Rear Width: 18.9" (480mm)
Height: 10" (255mm) with 1G, 11" (280mm) with 0G
Ride Height: 3" (76mm)
Suspension Travel: Front 3.7" (95mm), Rear 3.9" (100mm)
Weight: 21.3 lbs (9.6kg)(approx.)
Wheelbase: 22.4" (570mm) wheels on-center front-to-rear
Front Tread: 15.0" (382mm)
Rear Tread: 15.8" (402mm) wheels on-center side-to-side
_ Front Track: 17.4" (442mm)
Rear Track: 18.1" (460mm) outer edges of wheels
Gear Ratio: 8.382:1
Tires- Front: 2.4" (60mm) x 6.7" (170mm)
Rear: 3.1" (80mm) x 6.7" (170mm)
Body-
Length: 22.9" (581mm)
Width: 8.8" (224mm) at rear wheels (widest point)
3.25" (82mm) ahead of front wheels (thinnest point)
Height: 4.75" (121mm) at highest point
Hpi Baja 5b - Traxxas_Junkee - 04-09-2007
Nice. Now if only I can come up with the $800+ to get one.
Hpi Baja 5b - t to the maxx2 - 04-09-2007
I've been saving for a while, and had a large amount, so I decided to splurge on the jato, then saw this a few weeks later, so I bought it too.
Now I'm starting to sell some stuff off
Hpi Baja 5b - BAD 1 - 04-09-2007
I got one from my wife for my birthday. I got it in Nov. Had some good weather and had a chance to run it. I had the stock muffler replaced with the Jet Pro (snail) muffler. I just replaced the stock tires with street tires on crome wheels,installed metel gears in steering servo,5B LED lights,air brushed a clear body,and had the spektrum system to go with my Futaba 3PK.
By the way this MONSTER screams!!!!