HPI 5b SS. Are they worth it?
02-19-2008, 04:23 PM
#16
03-01-2008, 03:01 PM
#17
This has got to be one of the fastest 1/5th scale cars out!!! I'm happy!!! Thanks guys!!
03-02-2008, 09:04 PM
#19
Btw, Where did you get that number?
03-02-2008, 10:17 PM
#20
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The guys over at HPIBajaForum seem to go through a clutch every couple of tanks when driving on sand($30ish@DDM). Where I'm at, there's not a lot of sand, so I don't have the clutch problem. Front lower A-Arms, not uncommon to go through a set per bash($15). Also, the shock shafts... they bend a lot.
03-07-2008, 10:34 PM
#21
Im looking very hard @ the ss5b and saving up for one ... allthough temtation is tempting me to buy a rtr ... I understand the wear and tear on parts ...What Im more intrested in is the Hop ups and were to buy them .... Tuned pipes.... motor mods .. Etc .......I allso understand theres a Truck body floating around for this buggy and a long arm converstion .... Just trying to learn all the options
03-10-2008, 03:41 PM
#22
[QUOTE=MONAROMAN;3997723]that would be www.hpibajaforum.com
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This site has everything for the Baja.
Broken part update:
Twisted and snapped rear drive shaft while drag racing on the street with street tires!! Damn this thing is FAST!!!!
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This site has everything for the Baja.
Broken part update:
Twisted and snapped rear drive shaft while drag racing on the street with street tires!! Damn this thing is FAST!!!!
Last edited by GHETTOTEACHER; 03-10-2008 at 06:18 PM.
03-10-2008, 04:21 PM
#23
I have had my Baja for 8 months now only ever broken:
Steering Link - Pole at full throttle
Spur gears - Landing at full throttle, oops
Throttle Linkage - Too many flips, bent it out of shape
Spark Plug - Under something that was too short for the baja
Receiver - Ok so this thing isn't fully submersible?
Main danger is once you get one, all your other RC's sit in the shed for ages!
Steering Link - Pole at full throttle
Spur gears - Landing at full throttle, oops
Throttle Linkage - Too many flips, bent it out of shape
Spark Plug - Under something that was too short for the baja
Receiver - Ok so this thing isn't fully submersible?
Main danger is once you get one, all your other RC's sit in the shed for ages!
03-10-2008, 04:55 PM
#24
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The clutches are being replaces after like 3-5 L gasoline.
I've 3 Baja's atm, 1 to bash, and 2 show.
THeir so nice, we also bought the TGN show for the local RC shop.
We love the Baja's in Denmark
I've 3 Baja's atm, 1 to bash, and 2 show.
THeir so nice, we also bought the TGN show for the local RC shop.
We love the Baja's in Denmark
03-11-2008, 02:14 PM
#25
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iTrader: (16)
if your not a HARD HARD core basher, you can get thru a month wiht gas and oil. yes there are a couple out of the box things to pay attention to
with the RTR its plastic gears in steering servo, diff seperation/nearly empty of fluid, Shock Shafts, weak rubber on the rear tires, Rubbing of the rear lower shock caps from wheel flex. those are the main issue. and the main fixes are
metal gears for the stock steering servo, or the Hitec 5745 or a Multiplex Rhino.
diff case. tear it out, add the TR Diff Case Saver cases (comes with new modified stock diff cases modded for the Diff Case Saver.
Shock shafts, Buy and Install the PhatDad RC replacement shock shafts. no more shock worries.
weak tires can be handled with Hostile Hobbys MX tires.
Rubbing issue is fixed up with extenders or some other options.
SS has Shock shaft issues as well, again PhatDad SS shock shaft replacements.
seems they have a good portion of the wheel rub solved (this covers the newer RTRs as well) but the extenders are still nice to use
diff is solved with a cast aluminum diff case from HPI. seems to be holding its own. Dont seem to see TOO many other issues with the SS except the rear tires.
both are great units. each has its rewards, which FAR outweigh some of the things that need attention.
I love it. im thinking really hard on Selling my Bergonzoni Competition thats all decked out and getting an SS to go with my RTR.
Clutch shoes can wear fast or not. i have went thru about 15 gallons on my baja, and am on clutch shoe set number 5. i have an Elcon adjustable on its way, so early clutch death will be no more a worry. fyi, my one neighbor has about 6 gallons on his, and his original set of shoes look good still.
with the RTR its plastic gears in steering servo, diff seperation/nearly empty of fluid, Shock Shafts, weak rubber on the rear tires, Rubbing of the rear lower shock caps from wheel flex. those are the main issue. and the main fixes are
metal gears for the stock steering servo, or the Hitec 5745 or a Multiplex Rhino.
diff case. tear it out, add the TR Diff Case Saver cases (comes with new modified stock diff cases modded for the Diff Case Saver.
Shock shafts, Buy and Install the PhatDad RC replacement shock shafts. no more shock worries.
weak tires can be handled with Hostile Hobbys MX tires.
Rubbing issue is fixed up with extenders or some other options.
SS has Shock shaft issues as well, again PhatDad SS shock shaft replacements.
seems they have a good portion of the wheel rub solved (this covers the newer RTRs as well) but the extenders are still nice to use
diff is solved with a cast aluminum diff case from HPI. seems to be holding its own. Dont seem to see TOO many other issues with the SS except the rear tires.
both are great units. each has its rewards, which FAR outweigh some of the things that need attention.
I love it. im thinking really hard on Selling my Bergonzoni Competition thats all decked out and getting an SS to go with my RTR.
Clutch shoes can wear fast or not. i have went thru about 15 gallons on my baja, and am on clutch shoe set number 5. i have an Elcon adjustable on its way, so early clutch death will be no more a worry. fyi, my one neighbor has about 6 gallons on his, and his original set of shoes look good still.
03-11-2008, 10:38 PM
#26
Any body here race these??
If you do and you're any where near LA come on out!!
If you do and you're any where near LA come on out!!
03-11-2008, 10:45 PM
#27
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ive lived in MI my whole life, i do love the state, but the current government and employment here in the state is TERRIBLE. plus as i get older im like the cold weather less and less. you guys out there on the left coast keep having baja events like the one Ray posted on, and the silver state one, i may just move, shaking grounds or not. lol
wish i was closer, as i d be on that like stink on fresh Poooo.
T
wish i was closer, as i d be on that like stink on fresh Poooo.
T
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