RE: Is the HPI Baja 5b Fast?
It's slow, and the gearing is too short.
I think it runs 17 pinion/ 57 spur....should be about a 20/22 to 48/46.
The CY 23cc is a pig, the best thing to do is stick a 26cc or 29cc Zenoah in it.
My FG Monster Truck does 90 KPH...about 55 MPH with a zenoah.