Just wondering what people were thinking about the growing interest with gas powered RC? With cars like the HPI baja 5b getting a lot of press and good sales, I can see it taking off in a big way. Rumor has it that they (HPI) are already working on a truck version (5T) but nothing confirmed yet. Duratrax (I hear) is also working on a 1/5 scale gas vehicle, but no major details as of yet. I don't think the racers will see such a big appeal due to their size, but for bashers this could be a really cool option. I think bashers will like the whole "gas it and go" for 30-45 minutes without having to worry about temps, adjusting needles and using good ol regular 87 octane at 2 bucks a gallon. The initial price may scare some away $950.00-$1000.00, but when you look at the cost of a good quality nitro car/truck and the price of fuel and glow plugs alone it doesn't seem so bad. Hmm, anyone want a mint LST2 for cheap.
Too much for initial cost imo...I see where you're coming from though with how much we spend on 1/8 buggies.
I really want a 5b, after seeing one in person I really want one.
Sure, $1,000 is alot, but I already have spent $700 on my Truggy in the last 2 months, whats another $300 to have one?
Sure, its slower, but its no so slow as to be no fun.
I'm going for one, I figure it won't be long till I do an engine swap and some porting/polishing with a tuned pipe. I think they are badass.
briyouu Wrote:how cheap?
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Thirdgen89GTA Wrote:I really want a 5b, after seeing one in person I really want one.
Sure, $1,000 is alot, but I already have spent $700 on my Truggy in the last 2 months, whats another $300 to have one?
Sure, its slower, but its no so slow as to be no fun.
I'm going for one, I figure it won't be long till I do an engine swap and some porting/polishing with a tuned pipe. I think they are badass.
Check out hpibajaforum.com. They have some really good info and videos of these monsters in action.
At the finals I saw that they are doing a 1/5 scale "demo" during intermission.
see the schedule, scroll down on the front page on
http://www.rcprosites.com
Heres Saturdays scedule for the lazy people who don't want to find it on the site.
CLASS MAIN LENGTH TIME
OPEN 8:00
DRIVERS MEETING 8:30
B MAIN PRACTICE 9:00
PRACTICE ENDS 9:40
GAS TRUCK B -20MIN. 20 10:00
DRIVER INTRO 10:22
MONSTER TRUCK B -20MIN. 20 10:29
DRIVER INTRO 10:51
INT. AT B -20MIN. 20 10:58
DRIVER INTRO 11:20
EXPERT AT B -20MIN. 20 11:27
DRIVER INTRO 11:49
1/8 INT. B -20MIN. 20 11:56
DRIVER INTRO 12:18
1/8 EXPERT B -20MIN. 30 12:50
1/5 DEMO 1:15
TRACK DRESSUP 1:35
A MAIN PRACTICE 2:05
PRACTICE ENDS 2:45
GAS TRUCK A - 45MIN. 45 3:05
DRIVER INTRO 3:52
MONSTER TRUCK A - 45MIN. 45 4:05
DRIVER INTRO 4:52
INT. AT A - 45MIN. 45 5:05
DRIVER INTRO 5:42
EXPERT AT A - 45MIN. 45 6:05
DRIVER INTRO 6:52
1/8 INT A - 45MIN. 45 7:05
DRIVER INTRO 7:52
1/8 EXPERT A - 60MIN. 60 8:05
END 9:05
1/5 Baja 5b RTR
In Stock: Illinois
Retail: $1,879.00
Product Number: HPI10600
Product Information
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Features
Rigid 8mm aluminum alloy chassis
23cc “Fuelie” pull-start gas engine
Runs more than a half-hour on one tank of gas
TF-10 FM radio system
Fully adjustable suspension
Special 3-piece beadlock wheels
Adjustable aluminum shocks
Overview
Buggy fans can expect big things from HPI’s giant new off-road Baja 5B RTR. At nearly 32 inches, this big dog can go where more timid 4-wheelers can’t. It’ll go for more than 30 minutes without refueling, and its innovative 8mm aluminum alloy chassis ensures extreme durability.
Specifications
Type: Gas Powered Buggy
Scale: 1/5th
Length: 817mm
Wheelbase: 570mm
Weight: 21.3lbs/906kg
Chassis: Aircraft grade 6061 chassis
Drive Train: Heavy duty metal drive train sytem gear in a sealed gear box w/ 8.382:1
Tire Type: Three piece high impact nylon bead lock wheels
Motor or Engine: two cycle piston valve gasoline engine
Radio: FM radio system with fail safe
Servos: Steering Servo 25Kg.cm Speed 0.16/60 degree Throttle servo 6Kg.cm Speed 0.16/60 degree
Kit/RTR: RTR
Fuel Tank Capacity: 750cc fuel tank- avg. run time 40-45 minute
These are on weekly special flyer, LMK. If anyone is looking for one.
I drove my buddies FG 1/5 scale and they are a trip!! Big A$$ thing pulling the front wheels off the ground for the first 5-10 ft. and runs about 40 or so...very cool!!
anyone interested in one. lmk