buying an early hpi 5b

[Garethw1986]

been offered a very clean 29 cc baja 5b , its a early one with purple chassis, are these a good car to buy, its a good price and in nice condition, is there much diffrence in these to the later 5b with grey chassis cheers

 

[Garethw1986]

Anyone know the difference between a early and later baja?

 

[hotrod87]

Yes there are some major differences. The shocks have a smaller shaft which is easier to bend. The dogbones are smaller also and the original purple baja has a plastic diff instead of aluminium. All of which are easy upgrades if and when needed. I picked one of these up also because the deal was right and I like the purple. I'm running a 30.5 I built and loving it .

 

[Garethw1986]

thanks for reply mate