What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
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What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
Okay, so I was saving for the RTR version, but now I think I want the 26 so I am going with the kit. But this is my first kit so what else do I need to complete it.
Links would be great.
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Links would be great.
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RE: What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
I have no clue what to look for when looking for those things and which ones will work properly. Where is a good site to look for them at?
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RE: What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
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I have no clue what to look for when looking for those things and which ones will work properly. Where is a good site to look for them at?
I have no clue what to look for when looking for those things and which ones will work properly. Where is a good site to look for them at?
http://www.davesmotors.com/store/product1451.html
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXGAG2**&P=SM
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&P=SM&I=LXUZ89
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RE: What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
I will probobly be able to afford this:
Is this everything Ill need to get it up and running?:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXTCV2&P=6
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXRMR3&P=M
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPZT7&P=M
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=ASCM9167&P=K
Also, what is a failsafe?
Is this everything Ill need to get it up and running?:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXTCV2&P=6
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXRMR3&P=M
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPZT7&P=M
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=ASCM9167&P=K
Also, what is a failsafe?
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RE: What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
There are three or more different types of failsafe, ranging in functionality. The main categories are failsafes are those which apply brakes in the event of:
[ul][*] signal loss only (if you go out of range, or have a TX problem, the car automatically brakes)[*] signal loss and low voltage (same as above, but also activates and applies brakes when your receiver battery runs out)[*] Signal loss, low voltage with engine cut off (all of above, except, in the event of any kind of radio interruption/failure, the car applies brakes AND switches off the engine instantly).
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I highly recommend investing the extra $10 or so, in a failsafe which cuts the engine off. A runaway 25lb car at 40mph is likely to do serious damage to anything it hits, including people, property and small children, who have a habit of getting too close. You have been warned.
[ul][*] signal loss only (if you go out of range, or have a TX problem, the car automatically brakes)[*] signal loss and low voltage (same as above, but also activates and applies brakes when your receiver battery runs out)[*] Signal loss, low voltage with engine cut off (all of above, except, in the event of any kind of radio interruption/failure, the car applies brakes AND switches off the engine instantly).
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I highly recommend investing the extra $10 or so, in a failsafe which cuts the engine off. A runaway 25lb car at 40mph is likely to do serious damage to anything it hits, including people, property and small children, who have a habit of getting too close. You have been warned.
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RE: What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
if i was gonna buy another baja id keep it simple , DDM rear pipe , turtle racing HD front & rear shock support mounts better thicker shock shafts , front & rear alloy arm sets , DS axle dogbones axles , ss diff , esp raceported 36mm head kit, 2mm stuffed stoker , alloy clutch carrier from vertigo, Spektrum DX3R radio ..........
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RE: What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
Lots of great info on this forum about getting started in this hobby.
To help make it easier for people jut like you I am in the process of creating a series of videos that will answer many of your questions.
Take a look,come back here and any un-answered questions can be answered,
http://www.hpibajatutorials.com/showthread.php?t=7
To help make it easier for people jut like you I am in the process of creating a series of videos that will answer many of your questions.
Take a look,come back here and any un-answered questions can be answered,
http://www.hpibajatutorials.com/showthread.php?t=7
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What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
one of 2 things..........
A SHELF (and a crown)
OR
A LOT OF DIRT (and the need to get sloppy and add some "Character" to you beast!)
Queen or Basher, its up to you
Queens are expensive and look nice, but the fun factor is missing. A true 'ja owner gets dirt everywhere, and has to clean their cars with a power washer and toothbrushes
one of 2 things..........
A SHELF (and a crown)
OR
A LOT OF DIRT (and the need to get sloppy and add some "Character" to you beast!)
Queen or Basher, its up to you
Queens are expensive and look nice, but the fun factor is missing. A true 'ja owner gets dirt everywhere, and has to clean their cars with a power washer and toothbrushes
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RE: What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
Wow fasteddy. That was really helpful.
Does the radio I posted have a reciever that comes with it, or do I have to buy one?
Does the radio I posted have a reciever that comes with it, or do I have to buy one?
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RE: What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
http://www.innovativehobby.com/index...ROD&ProdID=913 Is this going to fit around the HPI baja airfilter?
I'm planning on gettin the SS kit soon.CAN"T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm planning on gettin the SS kit soon.CAN"T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
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Wow fasteddy. That was really helpful.
Does the radio I posted have a reciever that comes with it, or do I have to buy one?
Wow fasteddy. That was really helpful.
Does the radio I posted have a reciever that comes with it, or do I have to buy one?
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http://www.innovativehobby.com/index...ROD&ProdID=913 Is this going to fit around the HPI baja airfilter?
I'm planning on gettin the SS kit soon.CAN"T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.innovativehobby.com/index...ROD&ProdID=913 Is this going to fit around the HPI baja airfilter?
I'm planning on gettin the SS kit soon.CAN"T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow fasteddy. That was really helpful.
Does the radio I posted have a reciever that comes with it, or do I have to buy one?
Wow fasteddy. That was really helpful.
Does the radio I posted have a reciever that comes with it, or do I have to buy one?
Just the TX
TX and 1 RX
TX, 1 RX and servos,
TX,2RX and servos.
The servos that come in the package arent good for the Baja but the package deal with the 2 RX is a great deal. You can use them in something else or off them.
Hope this helps.
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RE: What do I need to make the Baja 5B SS complete?
if u can afford to buy hpi baja u can afford its maintainance n upgrade for better usage.they r nor cheap nor expensive its till within limit change wat is a must..certain ting need upgrade..