HPI Baja 5b to 5t conversion build begins

[Z.hb71]

Now all we need are some run clips

+1

 

[1Coopgt]

The red stickers pop properly ?? looks awesome coop
Now all we need are some run clips

Hopefully soon. The weathers trying to be warmer.

 

[DougStar]

hey coop just went through your build thread again.......... you faced some real challenges with this build
all the tr gear you put in is so sweet you wont regret it
come now i wanna see a run or feed back at least

 

[1Coopgt]

So the problem. Adjusting the idle screw does nothing at the moment. I'm in the trouble shooting phase now. I noticed when putting on the brakes it does close the throttle more . So I need to figure out why. Maybe the servo/TX setup ?

Also noticed that the expansion chamber was not going onto the head pipe. So I took the heatsink out from between the head and the header. That solved that problem . I don't think it's causing my high idle issue though.

 

[Milo]

Hello mate, take the cage off and give us all look at both sides of the engine and exhaust?

Nice one.

 

[1Coopgt]

hey coop just went through your build thread again.......... you faced some real challenges with this build
all the tr gear you put in is so sweet you wont regret it
come now i wanna see a run or feed back at least

Ya there were a few times where I wondered if I was going to have to put the Rovan parts back on the buggy. The issues were that TR uses HPI's tolerances when designing parts and Rovans tolerances are just all over the place. I have a feeling if I were to use Rovan knockoff parts of the TR pieces everything would have gone together easier . I still need to order parts to build another diff for the buggy and they will all be HPI parts for that . The Rovan internal parts for the diff won't fit inside the HPI diff housing.
Here you go Milo. As an FYI I have Aftermarket Throttle/Brake linkage.

 

[DougStar]

noticed when putting on the brakes it does close the throttle more

coop you need to set the end points and travel on your servo. do it with the shell off watch the hammer and adjust with the TX until you throttle is closed no futher also set it so its a ball hair from full open. after that adjust your linkage for the bakes

I took the heatsink out from between the head and the header

nah that wont make much difference yu talking about the x port?

high idle issue

check to make sure you don't have an air leak on the carb manifold ......its tightened down proper

 

[1Coopgt]

I think you're right . That was the one thing I didn't do when I changed the Servo. I'll set the end points tonight and check it tomorrow when I do my third heat cycle .

 

[crucialRC]

Richen the LSN

 

[1Coopgt]

The Idle issue is solved. I blew it up.












Just kidding. So first issue was the screw that attaches the linkage to the servo was to long. Shortened it up its good. Went to do the third heat cycle still idling out of control. Turns out the linkage was being stopped by the Bartolone Velocity stack one of the screw mounts sticks out just far enough for it to catch. A little dremeling and all good . This engine has some serious compression.

 

[Z.hb71]

The Idle issue is solved. I blew it up.












Just kidding. So first issue was the screw that attaches the linkage to the servo was to long. Shortened it up its good. Went to do the third heat cycle still idling out of control. Turns out the linkage was being stopped by the Bartolone Velocity stack one of the screw mounts sticks out just far enough for it to catch. A little dremeling and all good . This engine has some serious compression.

Sounds really good ??

 

[DougStar]

So you fixed your issues?

 

[1Coopgt]

Oh hell ya. As the Aussies say. She's gonna be a real rippa. During the 4th heat cycle I put her on the ground and ran it slow up and down the street . Just barely touching the throttle breaks the rear tires loose. Think I'm going to need a parking lot for the rest of the break in.

 

[Z.hb71]

As the Aussies say. She's gonna be a real rippa.

? Make sum vids pretty plz ?

 

[1Coopgt]

Will do . The weather is still bouncing all over the place here . Yesterday was 74 ,today 67 tomorrow 44 with rain. Hopefully the weather will melo out here and stay in the 60's and 70's soon.

The OBR 34cc puts the Rovan 36cc to shame. The 36 was fun to drive but the 34 is a whole different animal.

 

[1Coopgt]

Well now look what showed up on my Door step today. This one will be a while before I paint it . Need to look around for Ideas. I didn't realise how big the 5T bodies are.

 

[Z.hb71]

Well now look what showed up on my Door step today. This one will be a while before I paint it . Need to look around for Ideas. I didn't realise how big the 5T bodies are.

Nice ? can't wait to see what u do to this one!

 

[DougStar]

Go for it coop

 

[1Coopgt]

So I decided to add a little more stopping power to the buggy. Bought a set of GTB front disc brakes. Looks like the Olimat pipe is going to clear the master cylinder ...... Sweet.

 

[DougStar]

Oh nice where they expensive?
Keen to hear how you get on With them bleeding ect??