Z's HPI Baja 5b/5t build

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Was bored so I sanded and polished up my pipe.think it definitely looks better than raw (Because before it was super dark from the heat and looked a bit shite in person).
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Didn't waste too much time on the header as it's gunna get dark again in like 2 runs so ?‍♂️ maybe it will turn blue-er this time. Couldn't get around the vrc logo, and I can't cut it off (don't have cut off wheels, still ?‍♂️) so it will have to do.
 
Z.hb71 said:
Or you just have extremely low standards ?‍♂️????
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Nah, just get board with it. Its fun for 10 min, or for a bit with a fresh engine, but the excitement fades fast to me. Practicing turns, slides and little jumps makes rc fun for me. Ive seen the big engines on tracks. Pass everyone on the straight away, get passed in corners. They'd be fun on a big oval but thats probably it imo.?‍♂️ Now don't take that as me not wanting one. Just don't want one enough to spend 5k+ on my rc's.?‍♂️
 
Alright I think I have made my decision. Hybrid it is ? not going to use the new rcmax chassis actually. Because it's a
waste of money for me. The diy thing works just fine ?
I haven't exactly planed out how I'm going to do this because there is 2 options. First one being , keep my rear end and buy the Losi bits.
Option 2 is sell off my whole Baja, buy a complete stock Losi , and buy a complete upgraded Baja, then sell off everything I don't need and mate the 2 , throw my engine in, and such.
Option 2 will give me more $$ to put into upgrades/engine but take longer. So I just need to decide how I'm going to go about this ? would like to do option 2 because I'll have a nicer rig in the end most likely.
Not too worried about getting done before winter, I've had my fun for a few months ? especially if I get to have a kick ass rig
 
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Second option is stupid unless you can get both dirt cheap.

My personal opinion is buy one already done. They can be had for pretty cheap and are ready to go. You go buying 2 rigs unless they are dirt cheap you'll be in it for alot.

My opinion buy one done, or keep your ass end of the baja and sell the rest and piece a losi together from parts people sell cheap.
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Oc Baja is a bit too much, like $1000. Maybe if I found one for cheap then I maybe but it's probably going to be a diy.
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Buy tommy huas, selling a basically complete OC baja kit roller for 1300, drop your engine in and basically done.

Sell your baja as a roller for 400, boom done
 
John Parks said:
Second option is stupid unless you can get both dirt cheap.

My personal opinion is buy one already done. They can be had for pretty cheap and are ready to go. You go buying 2 rigs unless they are dirt cheap you'll be in it for alot.

My opinion buy one done, or keep your ass end of the baja and sell the rest and piece a losi together from parts people sell cheap.


Buy tommy huas, selling a basically complete OC baja kit roller for 1300, drop your engine in and basically done.

Sell your baja as a roller for 400, boom done
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The second option is a ton of work, would try to get a Losi for like 750 , near stock, and a Baja for maybe 550 with rear end upgrades and then sell off both their motors and such, It would be super cheap when all said and done . Hybrid already done would be really good. Seen em for like 850 . Tommy's would be nice but it has been sold.
 
1Coopgt said:
:ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: Sorry Z I can't believe how much money you have wasted between the big bore debacle and this HPI and now you want to do a hybrid thats going to be expensive as hell. Good luck youngin .Wish I had your kind of money when I was 15 .
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hybrid won't be that expensive, not too much more than the HPI . Probably 3k between this Baja and frankenstein lol which is feking expensive. I make most of it back when I sell stuff ?
 
Z.hb71 said:
hybrid won't be that expensive, not too much more than the HPI . Probably 3k between this Baja and frankenstein lol which is feking expensive. I make most of it back when I sell stuff ?
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Buy a x2 roller and use your baja parts to complete it
 
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