HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
10-24-2009, 04:41 AM
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HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
My uncle lives in Finland and has a Hpi BAJA 5B SS he wants to sell me real cheap. I was wondering if I should buy it and if so, do you think I would have to make any major changes to the engine because of the gas there vs the gass here in the US or anything like that? Thank you, in advance!
10-24-2009, 08:07 AM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
if it's cheap go for it, even if you need to replace the carb it's no big deal you can get one cheap enough at [link=http://www.davesmotors.com/site/index.html]DDM[/link]
10-24-2009, 08:15 AM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
nah man the gas there has nothing to do with the gas in the usa , if you do get it just run the highest gas octane rating they sell at the pump you have there in the usa , just remember to mix 2stroke oil with the fuel , its 25:to 1 to 5 litres of fuel , its about 150ml of 2stroke oil to 5 litres of fuel , thats what i do .
10-24-2009, 09:27 AM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
No do do not buy it send me his email address and I will buy it LOL.[sm=lol.gif] Yes go for it and you should not have a problem about the gas. I like my 5b SS a lot.
10-24-2009, 10:04 AM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
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My uncle lives in Finland and has a Hpi BAJA 5B SS he wants to sell me real cheap. I was wondering if I should buy it and if so, do you think I would have to make any major changes to the engine because of the gas there vs the gass here in the US or anything like that? Thank you, in advance!
My uncle lives in Finland and has a Hpi BAJA 5B SS he wants to sell me real cheap. I was wondering if I should buy it and if so, do you think I would have to make any major changes to the engine because of the gas there vs the gass here in the US or anything like that? Thank you, in advance!
I will run great using the stock carb, nothing needs to be changed and you can run any grade fuel in it and have a blast!
BUY IT!
10-24-2009, 10:47 AM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
Yeah it pretty cheap! Thank you
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if it's cheap go for it, even if you need to replace the carb it's no big deal you can get one cheap enough at [link=http://www.davesmotors.com/site/index.html]DDM[/link]
if it's cheap go for it, even if you need to replace the carb it's no big deal you can get one cheap enough at [link=http://www.davesmotors.com/site/index.html]DDM[/link]
10-24-2009, 10:50 AM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
That's cool! I just thought there may have been a difference. Thank you!
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nah man the gas there has nothing to do with the gas in the usa , if you do get it just run the highest gas octane rating they sell at the pump you have there in the usa , just remember to mix 2stroke oil with the fuel , its 25:to 1 to 5 litres of fuel , its about 150ml of 2stroke oil to 5 litres of fuel , thats what i do .
nah man the gas there has nothing to do with the gas in the usa , if you do get it just run the highest gas octane rating they sell at the pump you have there in the usa , just remember to mix 2stroke oil with the fuel , its 25:to 1 to 5 litres of fuel , its about 150ml of 2stroke oil to 5 litres of fuel , thats what i do .
10-24-2009, 10:52 AM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
LOL... That was funny! LOL Thank you!
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No do do not buy it send me his email address and I will buy it LOL.[sm=lol.gif] Yes go for it and you should not have a problem about the gas. I like my 5b SS a lot.
No do do not buy it send me his email address and I will buy it LOL.[sm=lol.gif] Yes go for it and you should not have a problem about the gas. I like my 5b SS a lot.
10-24-2009, 10:54 AM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
Awesome! Thank you!
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I will run great using the stock carb, nothing needs to be changed and you can run any grade fuel in it and have a blast!
BUY IT!
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My uncle lives in Finland and has a Hpi BAJA 5B SS he wants to sell me real cheap. I was wondering if I should buy it and if so, do you think I would have to make any major changes to the engine because of the gas there vs the gass here in the US or anything like that? Thank you, in advance!
My uncle lives in Finland and has a Hpi BAJA 5B SS he wants to sell me real cheap. I was wondering if I should buy it and if so, do you think I would have to make any major changes to the engine because of the gas there vs the gass here in the US or anything like that? Thank you, in advance!
I will run great using the stock carb, nothing needs to be changed and you can run any grade fuel in it and have a blast!
BUY IT!
10-24-2009, 11:35 AM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
Do you have it yet?
post pics when you get it
you will love this thing they are the best
you will sell all your other RC stuff
I am in the process of this myself letting the Nitro go and a few electrics
post pics when you get it
you will love this thing they are the best
you will sell all your other RC stuff
I am in the process of this myself letting the Nitro go and a few electrics
10-24-2009, 02:13 PM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
No, not yet! When Ido I will post pics.You buying new or used? I still love mynitros (love the smell of them LOL).I don't think I would ever sell them, well a least no now lol.
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Do you have it yet?
post pics when you get it
you will love this thing they are the best
you will sell all your other RC stuff
I am in the process of this myself letting the Nitro go and a few electrics
Do you have it yet?
post pics when you get it
you will love this thing they are the best
you will sell all your other RC stuff
I am in the process of this myself letting the Nitro go and a few electrics
10-24-2009, 02:44 PM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
You can down load the manual off HPI web site for free which has ALL the information but here you go HSN 1 1/2 LSN 1 1/4.
10-24-2009, 10:48 PM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
blackyz250 I have a KILLER race Savage I have not cranked in about a year. I have a WAD of money in it. All so have about 30 plus other RC vehicles. [X(]
10-24-2009, 11:08 PM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
I have 30 plus counting my 2 helicopters. Will have to sit down one day and count them LOL. Go to my models and gallery to see a few of them.
10-24-2009, 11:09 PM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
Hey Guys,
Found out it just the HPI Baja 5B and not the Baja SS. Anyway, I bought it for $450 not to bad I think! Also, found out that he's back in the states and bought it here. Just goes to show how much we stay in touch. But, the still a great uncle though LOL....
What hop ups you guys think I should do first?
Thx
Found out it just the HPI Baja 5B and not the Baja SS. Anyway, I bought it for $450 not to bad I think! Also, found out that he's back in the states and bought it here. Just goes to show how much we stay in touch. But, the still a great uncle though LOL....
What hop ups you guys think I should do first?
Thx
10-24-2009, 11:14 PM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
Is it the purple first generation RTR or the 2.0? I just went to HPI web site and was going to post a link of the two but there site is messing up. [:@]
10-24-2009, 11:20 PM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
blackyz250 I am mostly a racer. Check out this link to see the last race I went to. Drove 600 miles one way to make this one. 
Was there this time last week.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9094659/tm.htm
Was there this time last week.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9094659/tm.htm
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
Has he done any up grades to it? The version one has some weak points in the transmission the later ones they took care of this. Up grades you need to do ASAP are
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Keep in mind these cars weight from 22 to 30 pounds so a run away can be BAD!!!!!!!!!!!
On the transmission you need to up date the plastic diff housing to the later SS alloy one.
All so on the early version there is only one bearing inside the transmission on the gear shaft where the later has 2 so you need to add that bearing.
I am sorry to say that large scale is WAY more expensive then 1/8. [
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http://www.rckillswitch.com/index.html
Keep in mind these cars weight from 22 to 30 pounds so a run away can be BAD!!!!!!!!!!!
On the transmission you need to up date the plastic diff housing to the later SS alloy one.
All so on the early version there is only one bearing inside the transmission on the gear shaft where the later has 2 so you need to add that bearing.
I am sorry to say that large scale is WAY more expensive then 1/8. [
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10-24-2009, 11:32 PM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
Damn, that's a long ride! But, if your having fun and you love doing it, it's all worth it I think. Which car was your's?
10-24-2009, 11:34 PM
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RE: HELP!! Should I buy this BAJA 5B SS??
Here are two of the best places to get parts. With DDM use the HBF in the coupon code and you will get 5% off
http://www.davesmotors.com/c.885035/site/index.html
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both these places have excellent service!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.davesmotors.com/c.885035/site/index.html
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both these places have excellent service!!!!!!!!!!