Looking to buy a used HPI Baja
12-11-2013, 06:40 PM
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That is totally not the case...the new buggy doesn't share the same platform/parts...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWAEcEtKN98
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWAEcEtKN98
12-12-2013, 08:12 AM
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just for reference my buddy has over 10 very hard tanks on his 5ive, hard meaning running a 30.5 full mod, flat out racing on a sandy/gravelly track with many severe tumbles,cartwheels etc and the only parts that has needed to be replaced was a bent front a arm hinge pin (and the body is cracked everywhere but nothing shoo goo can't fix) and 2 cvd's so in 10+tanks repair bill = 40bucks (and the rest of it is still tight, little wear on the drive cups etc)
i'd assume the new losi buggy will use the plastics and metals already spec'd for the 5ive regardless of who or where it is made so imagine the new buggy will be equally robust...really can't see losi releasing a pos...by the time you're ready to drop the bomb this buggy will be tried and tested...
i'd assume the new losi buggy will use the plastics and metals already spec'd for the 5ive regardless of who or where it is made so imagine the new buggy will be equally robust...really can't see losi releasing a pos...by the time you're ready to drop the bomb this buggy will be tried and tested...
12-12-2013, 12:00 PM
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just for reference my buddy has over 10 very hard tanks on his 5ive, hard meaning running a 30.5 full mod, flat out racing on a sandy/gravelly track with many severe tumbles,cartwheels etc and the only parts that has needed to be replaced was a bent front a arm hinge pin (and the body is cracked everywhere but nothing shoo goo can't fix) and 2 cvd's so in 10+tanks repair bill = 40bucks (and the rest of it is still tight, little wear on the drive cups etc)
i'd assume the new losi buggy will use the plastics and metals already spec'd for the 5ive regardless of who or where it is made so imagine the new buggy will be equally robust...really can't see losi releasing a pos...by the time you're ready to drop the bomb this buggy will be tried and tested...
i'd assume the new losi buggy will use the plastics and metals already spec'd for the 5ive regardless of who or where it is made so imagine the new buggy will be equally robust...really can't see losi releasing a pos...by the time you're ready to drop the bomb this buggy will be tried and tested...
Thanks for the info on the losi buggy!
12-12-2013, 06:39 PM
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just for reference my buddy has over 10 very hard tanks on his 5ive, hard meaning running a 30.5 full mod, flat out racing on a sandy/gravelly track with many severe tumbles,cartwheels etc and the only parts that has needed to be replaced was a bent front a arm hinge pin (and the body is cracked everywhere but nothing shoo goo can't fix) and 2 cvd's so in 10+tanks repair bill = 40bucks (and the rest of it is still tight, little wear on the drive cups etc)
i'd assume the new losi buggy will use the plastics and metals already spec'd for the 5ive regardless of who or where it is made so imagine the new buggy will be equally robust...really can't see losi releasing a pos...by the time you're ready to drop the bomb this buggy will be tried and tested...
i'd assume the new losi buggy will use the plastics and metals already spec'd for the 5ive regardless of who or where it is made so imagine the new buggy will be equally robust...really can't see losi releasing a pos...by the time you're ready to drop the bomb this buggy will be tried and tested...
12-12-2013, 06:55 PM
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Alright so I've officially decided that I'm going to settle on the HPI Baja 5B SS kit. I figure that no matter what scale RC car I get, I'm going to have to save money for parts anyway, so why not go for broke and just freaking go big? Of course, I'll still have my scaler(s) since those are the only small scale cars I can see myself not getting out of. But the 1/5 should be great fun for on the track!
Of course, I'll still have my scaler(s) since those are the only small scale cars I can see myself not getting out of. But the 1/5 should be great fun for on the track!
12-14-2013, 09:35 AM
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Just a little of my experience with large scale. First the engines run and tune (actually i have not had to tune mine yet) much better than nitros. They may not be as fast as some
nitros but i think they are way more fun. So now to what i have and the issues i have run into. I have a king motor krs002. I have replaced both the throttle and the steering servos,
and the engine (long story) with an hpi 26cc which is great. I blew out the rear tires and bought some badlands that fit right on the king motor rims. I also bought a ddm dominator
pipe that in my opinion was well worth the money. Lastly i got a killer bee kill switch which was recommended by many. So all told, i spent about $710. What ever you decide on, just have fun with it.
nitros but i think they are way more fun. So now to what i have and the issues i have run into. I have a king motor krs002. I have replaced both the throttle and the steering servos,
and the engine (long story) with an hpi 26cc which is great. I blew out the rear tires and bought some badlands that fit right on the king motor rims. I also bought a ddm dominator
pipe that in my opinion was well worth the money. Lastly i got a killer bee kill switch which was recommended by many. So all told, i spent about $710. What ever you decide on, just have fun with it.
12-14-2013, 09:36 AM
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Just a little of my experience with large scale. First the engines run and tune (actually i have not had to tune mine yet) much better than nitros. They may not be as fast as some
nitros but i think they are way more fun. So now to what i have and the issues i have run into. I have a king motor krs002. I have replaced both the throttle and the steering servos,
and the engine (long story) with an hpi 26cc which is great. I blew out the rear tires and bought some badlands that fit right on the king motor rims. I also bought a ddm dominator
pipe that in my opinion was well worth the money. Lastly i got a killer bee kill switch which was recommended by many. So all told, i spent about $710. What ever you decide on, just have fun with it.
sorry for double post, darn internet explorer.
nitros but i think they are way more fun. So now to what i have and the issues i have run into. I have a king motor krs002. I have replaced both the throttle and the steering servos,
and the engine (long story) with an hpi 26cc which is great. I blew out the rear tires and bought some badlands that fit right on the king motor rims. I also bought a ddm dominator
pipe that in my opinion was well worth the money. Lastly i got a killer bee kill switch which was recommended by many. So all told, i spent about $710. What ever you decide on, just have fun with it.
sorry for double post, darn internet explorer.
12-14-2013, 12:12 PM
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Just a little of my experience with large scale. First the engines run and tune (actually i have not had to tune mine yet) much better than nitros. They may not be as fast as some
nitros but i think they are way more fun. So now to what i have and the issues i have run into. I have a king motor krs002. I have replaced both the throttle and the steering servos,
and the engine (long story) with an hpi 26cc which is great. I blew out the rear tires and bought some badlands that fit right on the king motor rims. I also bought a ddm dominator
pipe that in my opinion was well worth the money. Lastly i got a killer bee kill switch which was recommended by many. So all told, i spent about $710. What ever you decide on, just have fun with it.
sorry for double post, darn internet explorer.
nitros but i think they are way more fun. So now to what i have and the issues i have run into. I have a king motor krs002. I have replaced both the throttle and the steering servos,
and the engine (long story) with an hpi 26cc which is great. I blew out the rear tires and bought some badlands that fit right on the king motor rims. I also bought a ddm dominator
pipe that in my opinion was well worth the money. Lastly i got a killer bee kill switch which was recommended by many. So all told, i spent about $710. What ever you decide on, just have fun with it.
sorry for double post, darn internet explorer.
02-04-2014, 04:37 AM
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Well I thought I would just update. I finally have ordered my first 1/5 scale. Its the Losi Desert Buggy XL!!! Ordered it yesterday, but can't open it up until March 9th since thats my bday. I went with this because the reviews so far have been pretty good, its 4wd, and has a simpler chassis design than the HPI. I'm pretty excited!
