Brushless hpi baja rc-monster

Originally Posted by MTBikerTim

That looks awesome. What does it weigh with packs? It looks like it would be super light.

I couldn't convert my baja though. It works so well as it is. I didn't even like the baja that much until I got one. The little 2 stroke goes and goes. I have tried to kill it trust me but it just keeps going. It's by far the most reliable rc I have.

It weighs right around 20 pounds or more, about same as the stock rtr but with a much lower CG and tons of power. Price wise I wont mention what I have in it, cause I get sick even thinking about it...lol. You can do one without spending 5 grand though.

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by lutach

I think the right motors for 1/5 scale are the big Neu 22xx, Plettenberg Bolido and the Lehner 36xx. I also think Astro Flight has some low Kv big inrunners too and when the appropriate ESC comes out they should be a good motor too (Actually they are really low Kv and might not work).

I like the looks of the bolido, but do you know where I can get more info on it? Its neat that its a direct fit for an fg pinion which is also mod1.5 and makes life easier

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

I like the looks of the bolido, but do you know where I can get more info on it? Its neat that its a direct fit for an fg pinion which is also mod1.5 and makes life easier

Here you go http://www.icare-rc.com/plettenberg_pricelist.htm#cars

good luck on that, its a tad spendy

Is there a target price for the conversion kit?

[lutach]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

I like the looks of the bolido, but do you know where I can get more info on it? Its neat that its a direct fit for an fg pinion which is also mod1.5 and makes life easier

Harold pointed out the place to get the motor and the pinion can be found at https://sdp-si.com/eStore/, click on metric go to spur gears and use the drop down boxes to select the following: 1.5, With Hub & set screw and the bore size.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by lutach

Harold pointed out the place to get the motor and the pinion can be found at https://sdp-si.com/eStore/, click on metric go to spur gears and use the drop down boxes to select the following: 1.5, With Hub & set screw and the bore size.

Gotta watch them... I ordered 8mm bore 1.5mod 12t pinions for my baja and selected w/hub and setscrew and they showed up without any setscrews, or the drilled/tapped holes that a setscrew would go into... Good thing I have a drill press...

[lutach]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Gotta watch them... I ordered 8mm bore 1.5mod 12t pinions for my baja and selected w/hub and setscrew and they showed up without any setscrews, or the drilled/tapped holes that a setscrew would go into... Good thing I have a drill press...

Good to know, but it hasn't happened to me yet. Thanks for the heads up. Did you get the carbon steel ones?

[MetalMan]

I just got a $60 order from SDP-SI today, including belts, pulleys, and a gear. Everything which was supposed to have a set screw did. Did you recheck your order to verify that you ordered the gears with the hub/set screw and not hub/no set screw?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by lutach

Good to know, but it hasn't happened to me yet. Thanks for the heads up. Did you get the carbon steel ones?

Yup...

Originally Posted by MetalMan

I just got a $60 order from SDP-SI today, including belts, pulleys, and a gear. Everything which was supposed to have a set screw did. Did you recheck your order to verify that you ordered the gears with the hub/set screw and not hub/no set screw?

I double checked the part number on the invoice and packet to the online info and I ordered the correct thing. Must have been packaged wrong. No bother really. The 8mm bore mod 1 pinions I ordered cam with a setscew so small I had to use the pointy end of a dental pic to unscrew them. What a joke. I will have to drill them out and tap them for m4 thread as well. I may drill the mod 1.5 pinions out for m5 or m6 thread, they will need some strength and the 1521 motor shafts are 8mm...

[MetalMan]

It's true, some of those set screws are extremely small. Thankfully we have drill presses...

...looks great...makes me reconsider doing my own one...its the size that kills me though...i want the HPI Baja in like a 1:10 size, or kinda like between a 1:10 and a 1:8...These comments are not directed at anyone in particular and in no way should be misconstrued as a complaint or a request :D

any updates on this kit. i have a baja that just sits here and would love a brushless in it lol.

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Here you go http://www.icare-rc.com/plettenberg_pricelist.htm#cars

good luck on that, its a tad spendy

Lol, it's funny that this brushless motor costs 100 dollar less in the EU. Mostly all things are cheaper in the US than in Europe..

[RcZoNe444]

That Baja is insane, I can't wait for a electric conversion to be on the market for the Baja. Then I might get one.

[Ryu James]

whats the latest on this baja conversion? any videos yet? i would really like to see some detailed close up pics too.

would a neu 2230 fit in a 5b or 5t or is it too long? or too much power anyway?