I finally bought an FG, let the assembly begin!
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I finally bought an FG, let the assembly begin!
I already have several 1/5th scale vehicles (Smartech, MCD and FS) always liked the look of the FG Baja but I prefer 4wd. I also thought about the Baja 5B SS for the simple fact it came as a kit and I love putting these things together. Well when FG released their Baja 4X4 Comp. Buggy it had everything I wanted; the FG Baja look, 4wd, and it comes has a kit. Well needless to say I received a rather large package earlier in the week and today I was able to open it and start the build of my new FG Baja 4X4 Comp. Buggy w/hydraulic brakes. With my limited time at the moment I am sure it will take me awhile to finish the build, but I snapped a few pictures of what I was able to build so far.
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Thanks, I am definitely enjoying it. I will keep updating with pictures and my thoughts as the build progresses. So far the build has gone super smooth. All the parts needed for each step have been in the same bag, which has been nice.
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Very Nice !!!
what power plant you going to run with it ? or does it come with the 26 still on the Comp's? four wheel hydros as well ? use thread lock with all that alloy
Very Nice Indeed .. i'll be watching this thread
Congrats
what power plant you going to run with it ? or does it come with the 26 still on the Comp's? four wheel hydros as well ? use thread lock with all that alloy
Very Nice Indeed .. i'll be watching this thread
Congrats
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sweet very sweet, I can already see a problem with the belt system, Hope that doesn't cause a problem for you. I would of liked to see a shaft instead. Keep us posted on the performance of it all. Good Luck............
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Very Nice !!!
what power plant you going to run with it ? or does it come with the 26 still on the Comp's? four wheel hydros as well ? use thread lock with all that alloy
Very Nice Indeed .. i'll be watching this thread
Congrats
Very Nice !!!
what power plant you going to run with it ? or does it come with the 26 still on the Comp's? four wheel hydros as well ? use thread lock with all that alloy
Very Nice Indeed .. i'll be watching this thread
Congrats
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How are the instructions so far?
How are the instructions so far?
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dont qoute me but in the past im 99% sure they used metric hex screws , my lauterbacher uses torx and i thought they were crap at first but they are strong and dont strip easly
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Cyclops, I also like the torx screws, I can finally use a driver with a large comfortable handle.
Well today I was able to install the rear suspension assembly minus the shocks. Hopefully I will be able to tackle the shocks tomorrow. So far there have been no issues everything has gone super smooth.
Well today I was able to install the rear suspension assembly minus the shocks. Hopefully I will be able to tackle the shocks tomorrow. So far there have been no issues everything has gone super smooth.
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Holy krap does that ever look sexy! I think I want one just to build., looks like everything is fitting just as it should.
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I picked it up form DDM, they were super nice to deal with and shipped the order the same day it was placed.
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dang i just saw the price over at ddm.
Dam dude i hope it treats you well.
dang i just saw the price over at ddm.
Dam dude i hope it treats you well.
Keep us posted pwaicon, my FS got me loving 4WD, I would love to get an FG 4wd down the line if it proves to be worth it.