Rckcrwlr is going Super (Sport)...Introducing the New HPI Baja 5SC SS
 

Well I did it.

Now I just need to take the time and build it. I just got back from RCX and it really got me thinking.

After building and running my TCS 5T Flux...I knew that I needed to get one of these.

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Here is the body next to me 2.2 Sportsman Body :gasp:

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After seeing them run at RCX, I just have no where to run it with all the noise. I will be keeping the Fuelie if that ever changes.

So I picked up an RC-Monster Conversion Kit and the CC XL is arriving on Tuesday.

I threw 50K Diff Oil in the rear to help with the torque.


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I got the Rear attached to the Front.


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My Dilemma

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29660

I just added my 2 cents worth in your poll

with the RCM kits that is going to be sweet

After a long time on Backorder...it finally arrived

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/y...S/IMAG0850.jpg

Here is a reference for you on the massiveness of this thing:

Next to an 1/8 scale Brushless Motor:

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/y...S/IMAG0851.jpg

Next to a Can of Beverage:

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omg ..... this caslte motor is a beast :gasp::surprised: ........ waiting more photos/notices/vids :lol:

WOW is that motor big. Keep pics coming

I voted for ESC Rear Brakes & Front Disc Brakes, you can dial in exactly the amount you want for each!

Oh, and AWESOME build...Mike's BL Baja Conversion is nothing short of a piece of art, it is simply amazing! And Castle's 1/5 Combo...ugh, so bad-ass!!!

Its worth considering the FLM towers, extended arms and CVDs if you've got the coin...

They add stability and look great. Are you adding the turtle quickdiff / top plate?

I'm for just front disk brakes - I've have no issues with ESC braking and equally dialable.

The rear brakes will just cook and fade.

Dreambuild, you are lucky. I hope the build goes smoothly for you, and I am going to follow this thread!

Thomas G

Sorry for not replying guys...I am not getting notifications. :surprised: Thanks for the kudos...This is so much fun to work on something that I can actually see the parts...

Chris,
You are like a Drug Dealer. You got me hooked on this with your 5B at Motorama. I will be giving my wife your number, so she can yell at you. :na:

Thomas,
Wish I could do a better job at documenting this build but life gets in the way, sometimes.

Sorry for the delay on this.

I got the tires mounted up.

You want to talk about a battle. Those close cell rear foams are tough. I swear I heard them laughing at me.





I like the tread. I think it will be a good All Terrain Tire.

Assembled the shocks. It is so nice working on these big rigs. It's like having big numbers on your phone. When are the 1/5 scale crawlers going to take off. http://www.networkhobbies.com/images/smilies/017.gif


Just as a reference, I put a tool next to it. These things are huge.