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Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/22/2007 6:42:02 PM   
Krawlin



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Status: offline 		Should I get one? What are your comments, suggestions, complaints about it? I will be totally new to 1/5, but I am no stranger to the 1/8 nitro trucks. I was watching some videos of it, and it looks totally AWESOME! But I want a mass opinion. Thanks. Anything helps.

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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/22/2007 7:09:10 PM   
tmdz28



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Status: offline 		i think you should.

i heard it is tough and reliable.

but no 2 speed though

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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/22/2007 7:10:41 PM   
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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/22/2007 8:28:57 PM   
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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/22/2007 10:09:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		Why hell yes you should..... These are very durable and can take a good lickin, and now there a good many upgrade avail also now....you cannot go wrong

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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/22/2007 10:13:42 PM   
sheograth



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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/22/2007 10:23:09 PM   
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Status: online 		My brother bought one after I bought a Smartech/Firehammer, now I wish I had saved longer, and got a 5B. Not that I don't like my buggy, but the 5B is just real nice.

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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/23/2007 12:44:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		if there s a 2 speed for the 5b, i'm getting me the SS and the two speed, thats the icing on the cake i was after for a large scale.

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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/23/2007 3:19:49 AM   
Dave ESPI



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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/23/2007 4:10:32 AM   
T I G


 

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ps: be a real man and get an FG


Is that really necessary. We all now that you are brand loyal to FG but, come on.
Talk about being a man. Do everyone a favor and change you avator

Now onto the subject. A Baja is a great choice, not just is it a bang for the buck but its a great runner. I have put mine through some serious punishment ( we cant use bash because someone caugh caugh Dave will probably say something about the proper use and meanings of words) with minor carnage. They have tons of aftermarket and just as much support from HPI, parts are plentyful and most every LHS carries them. Everyone is looking forward to the 2 speed. TGN, DDM, RC4WD, Ramtech and a few others are coming out with some insane parts for them to.

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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/23/2007 7:15:46 AM   
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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/23/2007 9:10:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		I would say dont get the 5b, but instead get the 5b SS. The new SS will be coming with lots of HPI designed new parts. And like others have said there are many aftermarket companies that are making lots of new parts such as RD Logics, Newera, GBE, and Vertigo Performance (just to name a few)


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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/23/2007 11:58:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		i say, go and get your baja 5b now. I know about the SS but come on, the price will not be the same. I remember me that i was going to get the new inferno WC mp777 of kyosho and i lose only time. Finally , i get the MP777 sp1. What a joke hah?

owever, i don't have a baja neither but this december is going to be mine .

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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/23/2007 5:06:53 PM   
Dave ESPI



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Status: offline 		HOOOODUP....

Wait a second.... don't get me wrong here,
I'm much rather see people getting a HPI than a Traxass Firehammer, Smartech Mutilator, or other off-brand any
day of the week !

The 5b is a good car. If the SS is all that it touts about the hype being, I will probaly get one also.
I'm not "JUST" and FG-guy..... I play with what is good and works. If we all demand good products, the junky ones will have to step up to keep up, or get left in the dust.

I was just razzing the guy about his inquiry and I gave solid advice, then a sarcastic line also.

* OP, seriously sell the nitros now. Use them to fund hop-ups and make that initial wallet shock a whole lot easier

THERE IS A 2-SPEED... there is a thread around the forum a few months back for it. Ya just have to do a bit of search digging

< Message edited by Lightfoot -- 9/26/2007 5:35:40 AM >

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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/23/2007 6:44:29 PM   
tmdz28



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Status: offline 		once the 2 speed for baja came up, it will buy the baja 5b SS.

for now, time to test run my FG ST!!

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RE: Should I buy a Baja 5B? - 9/23/2007 10:03:11 PM