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Went for the 5T and passed up on the XL

Old 12-24-2010, 12:53 AM
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Default Went for the 5T and passed up on the XL

Well ladies, thanks for all your input , in the end Iwent with the HPI5T, Found one fully tricked out here is a few of the mods listed below, there are many not listed but these are the main upgrades. This beast has about 7Ktied up in it.. Can't wait for it to arrive..

ONB 30.5 Full Mod 4-Bolt Zenoah
Victory Pro Side Pipe Chromed by CST
Lauterbacher 4-Shoe Offroad Clutch adjustable
Z-Rc Blue Alum.Manifold w/teflon gasket
Turtle Racing: Clutch System,Shock Towers,Trans Case,F&R top plates
Hostile Racing: Rear Alum.Hub Carriers,Rear Ball Joints,Axle Boots,Spur Gear
Killer RC: Limit Straps,Kill Switch w/LED&Buzzer
Scorpion: Light Weight Silver Chassis
RPM: Front & Rear Sup.Arms,Rear Skid Bumper & Brace
Team Chase: 5T Roll Cage & Carb Filter
GBE: Rear Motor Brace,4 Point Fan Cover Brace
Phat-Dad: Motor Chassis Braces 3pc,Rear Anti-Sqaut Brace,Inclined Filter Stack Shreadhead
Thershold: Shock Seals
DDM: Chrome Shock Springs,Fuel Line Blue
Darksoul:Axle Extenders,Rear Drive Shafts V2's,Toobz Cups,Enclosed Nuts
HPI: HD Trans Gears ,Ti Screws(60)
Futaba: 3PM Radio System
Airtronics: 94780 Throttle Servo(439 oz)
Multiplex: Digi-Rhino Red w/Alum. Arm
IRP: Front Tie-Rods w/ upgraded ends
Outwears: Airfilter,Pull start,Crank Case
Proline: Trenchers
Silverback: HD Wheel Rings & Screws
Baja Skunk Works: Ti Layshaft























Old 12-24-2010, 05:05 AM
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NICE!!!!!!!
Old 12-24-2010, 05:38 AM
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What is the digital readout by the radio box?
Old 12-24-2010, 05:44 AM
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very nice looking truck.
Old 12-24-2010, 03:46 PM
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What is the digital readout by the radio box?
I think it's the remaining runtime on the reciever battery.
Old 12-24-2010, 04:33 PM
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What is the digital readout by the radio box?
I think it's the remaining runtime on the reciever battery.

It almost looks like hours of use to me...Total..
Old 12-24-2010, 05:07 PM
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OK, we need to know what you paid for it!
its got soo many new parts on it it almost doesnt even look used!
that is a truely nice 5T.
Old 12-24-2010, 06:52 PM
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Shelf queen...[8D]


But I like it!!! 
Old 12-25-2010, 12:02 AM
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It looks like it drove through the speed shop and even thing fell onto it. Tell us what you paid!
Old 12-25-2010, 10:12 AM
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Default RE: Went for the 5T and passed up on the XL

hey, been traveling across country all day, but im on the ground again.

The meter is actually a hour meter and a rpm gauge which works live as well as records your max rpm for each run.

and I got it for a steal about 1/3rd of what was put into it, not bad for  only having a few tanks threw it..

I was planning on doing my own build but it's just insane the amount of cash you can tie up doing it new.. Case and point this one has about 7k wrapped up in it... so thankfully wont be getting that hit..   Oh and bonus Im getting all stock parts spare engine, all tools required to work on it etc the full kit to play with this.. When I get back to WA ill get some video for ya and some more pics..


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good deal!
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That is nice!
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Default RE: Went for the 5T and passed up on the XL

What's the tube connected to the gas cap? Is it an alternate fueling point so you don't have to take off the body to fuel the truck? I've been interested in that mod for awhile and am thinking of doing it, but haven't mainly due to laziness and also didn't know if there was a kit out there or if I would have to rig something up on my own which I could easily do.
Old 12-30-2010, 01:55 PM
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Seems to me like a air vent for the tank, if it isn't there it will make the tank implode and making the carb/engine not able to suck more fuel into the engine and therefore making it running lean and stop. Is it a one way valve i see at the end of the vent-pipe?
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Seems to me like a air vent for the tank, if it isn't there it will make the tank implode and making the carb/engine not able to suck more fuel into the engine and therefore making it running lean and stop. Is it a one way valve i see at the end of the vent-pipe?
I've never seen that on a baja. I've got 2 of them. B and T.
Old 12-31-2010, 06:06 PM
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Seems to me like a air vent for the tank, if it isn't there it will make the tank implode and making the carb/engine not able to suck more fuel into the engine and therefore making it running lean and stop. Is it a one way valve i see at the end of the vent-pipe?
I've never seen that on a baja. I've got 2 of them. B and T.
stock gas caps have a built in vent. all it takes is the right grain of sand and your plugged. the fuel tube design eliminates the possibility of clogging.
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Just as on FG, i have made a similar "setup" on my gas cap by using a grease nipple, cut the spring inside off a bit so the ball moves just a hair to let the air out, but no fuel as the fuel drags the ball with it and therefor closes the hole.

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