5T owners: Body = fustration?
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5T owners: Body = fustration?
I've been curious about this for awhile and because im planning on getting a 5T in the near future, I need to know what others think about this. I like the fact that the buggy version of the buggy is so open and easy to get access to such as the motor, pull start, fuel tank, ect... With the 5T, obviously, a good portion of that is covered up by the body.
Have you gotten really fustrated about having to remove the body or bend it outa the way all the time to refill the gas tank, tweak the engine or just pull starting it that you wish you had got the buggy version instead where everything is open and easily accessible?
One thing I always liked about "trucks" and their bodies is that its cheap protection for all the equipment under it and keeps it from suffering a direct "blow" like the buggy version would during a rollover or a crash. The 5T also seems to be "bounce" better with its body and back onto its wheels vs the buggy as evident in this video at the 4:00 marker
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ3KZG0nFGA[/youtube]
I also like the fact that the 5T is more "updated" features and a larger motor then even the buggy 2.0 version. Incite into this concern? I guess I just wanna make the right decision and not have regrets from the vehicle being a pain to work on, especially after coming from my easy to take apart Savage Flux
Have you gotten really fustrated about having to remove the body or bend it outa the way all the time to refill the gas tank, tweak the engine or just pull starting it that you wish you had got the buggy version instead where everything is open and easily accessible?
One thing I always liked about "trucks" and their bodies is that its cheap protection for all the equipment under it and keeps it from suffering a direct "blow" like the buggy version would during a rollover or a crash. The 5T also seems to be "bounce" better with its body and back onto its wheels vs the buggy as evident in this video at the 4:00 marker
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ3KZG0nFGA[/youtube]
I also like the fact that the 5T is more "updated" features and a larger motor then even the buggy 2.0 version. Incite into this concern? I guess I just wanna make the right decision and not have regrets from the vehicle being a pain to work on, especially after coming from my easy to take apart Savage Flux
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RE: 5T owners: Body = fustration?
It's not a pain to work on at all, body comes off pretty easily and it does a good job of keeping the innards clean. Obviously it's not AS convenient as the buggy, but it's by no means an annoyance. Buy the 5T and be happy.
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I'd personally go with the 5B, I'm just not a big fan of the 5T's body and tire style... Honestly if it came with a Baja body I would have got it, but the extra cost just to go that route is what turned me away. They are the same basic vehicle with minor differences, get which ever you like better in the end, not what others suggest. Neither are going to have issues running over anything with there size compared to the Savages we've owned, which were still better than most things
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If you want easy to work on, get a flat chassis vehicle like a Nutech, Redcat, or MCD . They are a breeze to tear down compared to the Baja. Yes HPI guys, ive owned BajaS before, and no im not saying they are better. Just easier to work on imo.
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I don't know about your area, but there is absolutely no support for any of those any where near me, nor have I ever seen support for them. Do you do all your ordering online or something?
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RE: 5T owners: Body = fustration?
obeast is right rampage is easy to work on!honestly when i got my rampage ive run it more than my 5t..so now i have to divide my attention evenly,since i have fg mt now too..hehe
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I don't know about your area, but there is absolutely no support for any of those any where near me, nor have I ever seen support for them. Do you do all your ordering online or something?
I don't know about your area, but there is absolutely no support for any of those any where near me, nor have I ever seen support for them. Do you do all your ordering online or something?
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RE: 5T owners: Body = fustration?
Ah ok, didn't realize DDM offered that stuff. I guess my LHS can get them then My LHS has a pretty good Baja following and stocks the stuff regularly, so it works out great for me to have a Baja.
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RE: 5T owners: Body = fustration?
I actually converted my 5b over to a T and prefer the larger tires and ground clearance but to each their own.
You only need to remove the body to gas it up, starting is no problem with the body on.
I went from this
to this
You only need to remove the body to gas it up, starting is no problem with the body on.
I went from this
to this
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RE: 5T owners: Body = fustration?
I really like that blue theme you had going on on the 5B! Those Volks bug bodies on any RC car are "blech" IMO. I don't see why people are so enamored with that vehicle
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RE: 5T owners: Body = fustration?
It's all personal taste man, I think the 5T stock body is hideous, and would much rather prefer the Baja Beetle. Looks much more true to scale.
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RE: 5T owners: Body = fustration?
I suppose so, i'm just not into older car generation styling period. I prefer modern " new age" angles and curves