Hpi Baja 5b - Chitown R/C - Chicago's Largest RC Car and Truck Community

t to the maxx2 · (#1 (**permalink**))

Anyone have one? I just bought one!

chickenfarmer3 · (#2 (**permalink**))

those look fun...I heard they were working on a truck just like that buggy, I will have to have one of those.

bubbaracing · (#3 (**permalink**))

Yeah that would be cool to have a truck like the buggy!!

Thirdgen89GTA · (#4 (**permalink**))

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.

DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 · (#5 (**permalink**))

It's official....you have the biggest buggy !

very nice. That air filter must take like a pint of sticky oil to treat it.

Thirdgen89GTA · (#6 (**permalink**))

My favorite Baja 5b video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X5_7...elated&search=

blktransam · (#7 (**permalink**))

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

AddictedtoNITRO · (#8 (**permalink**))

how fast do those thigs top out at? looked like they were cruisin in those dunes

Traxxas_Junkee · (#9 (**permalink**))

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.

DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 · (#10 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Traxxas_Junkee

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.

Traxxas_Junkee · (#11 (**permalink**))

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.

DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 · (#12 (**permalink**))

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.

DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 · (#13 (**permalink**))

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.

Blown5.0 · (#14 (**permalink**))

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.

Blown5.0 · (#15 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by DAVEC-NITRO-RS4

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.

t to the maxx2 · (#16 (**permalink**))

Ya I paid this morning and he is shipping fedex ground today
840 shipped