KM Baja VS HPI 5B

[OldGuy]

Well, you are correct Spy, the gasser seems to be a GAS...pun intended. I really don't want to get into the whole moral issue of clones VS HPI because at this time it is a moot point. I opted for the clone so I could at least try out this hobby and see if it suits me. All help greatly appreciated.

Best regards

[Unsullied_Spy]

Originally Posted by OldGuy

Well, you are correct Spy, the gasser seems to be a GAS...pun intended. I really don't want to get into the whole moral issue of clones VS HPI because at this time it is a moot point. I opted for the clone so I could at least try out this hobby and see if it suits me. All help greatly appreciated.

Best regards

If your clone Baja didn't come with a tuned pipe, GET ONE! GBE pipes are the best, but they're expensive. I have a used rear dom that I'll let go cheap, needs the pipe bracket bent back into shape but it's a good pipe.

When the tires go out, Hostile makes the best. I have the big, blocky Nightmares on mine and it hooks up great in the loose stuff and not too bad on dirt.

If it has a plastic diff case, get an aluminum one or your diff will rip itself apart really fast. I upgraded from the plastic one to the HPI Baja SS diff ($26 IIRC) and it has held up great so far.

Clutch shoes last a long time, but if you get a better CB carrier and a CB that is machined more true they last even longer. If you can afford a Turtle Racing HD Clutch system your clutch shoes should last a very long time and will be sealed from sand and dirt.

Out of the box you'll probably want a TGN Redneck pre-filter and Outterwears filters on the air filter and over the pull start cover but they're really good right out of the box.

I run 88 octane in mine but that's at 5,500 ft. elevation, not sure how that will work at lower elevations. I run Motul full synthetic 2 stroke oil at 25:1 and have got 3.5-4 gallons on this piston ring and it's still going strong.

I would start an account with HPIBajaForum, great wealth of knowledge over there. DO NOT post pictures of your Baja until it is customized a bit though, the people over there can spot a fake a mile away and they all take offense to them.