Brushless hpi baja rc-monster

[thomatrix]

That video must have been from one of the first kits around. I have no clue as to how much will have changed by now but some must have as this clip is 8+ months old...

Man I wish we had these kits out soon. Peak season here now and I had hoped all winter to be racing a brushless large scale baja.

[thomatrix]

Any news Mike?

[RC-Monster Mike]

I will have the 1st batch finished by this time next week - I should get them mostly complete over the holiday weekend. :)

[thomatrix]

Great news Mike. Probably comes as no surprise that I have been waiting for this to happen for a while.

Let us know in here when it's available on your e-shop.

[fastbaja5b]

..so is there a reliable power system for this available? The 23cc in my wife's 5B is getting tired (having issues holding a good idle, crankshaft has play in it)

[thomatrix]

Hi Mike,
did you get any kits ready for sale during the weekend?

[RC-Monster Mike]

almost, Tom. Got a few hours work left on the first batch - tomorrow or Saturday they will be showing in the store for sale. :)

[thomatrix]

Fantastic. I'll be watching the shop!

[bryan]

I see Mikes kits are now available!!

Just ordered mine. Can't wait. Got a Hydra HV 240 to try until the Ice comes along. Any day now, right Patrick?

[thomatrix]

Ordered two kits :)

Now we just need them large scale CC ICE ESC's!

[Overdriven]

I expect build pics + vids from both you guys. We've been waiting long enough, don't leave us out of the loop now! Lol

[FG101C]

Ok, the kit looks great, my question is on the motor. Will a 1527 be enough or is a 22xx series almost required?

I was thinking 8s, 725kv? What pinion would you suggest?

Still on the fence on converting the Baja I have. Main problem is gas or electric I still have not found a good spot to run it, but I can't get rid of it.

[Ryu James]

congrats Mike! glad to see this one roll out. and congrats to the happy new owners of the first official, factory like, brushless conversion kit for the baja 5b/5t. cant wait to see these in action. now, if it were up to me, HPI just needs to release a 4wd baja following Castles' release of the HV ICE Surface and life would be complete. one thing at a time i guess, right? cant ask for too much.

[thomatrix]

Mike,
Do you have any idea of the battery tray size for the batteries. I'd appreciate length and width.

I sort of tried to guess and measure them and got 90x170mm but I am quite uncertain if this is correct since I have not got the kit+motor+tray installed. I am using a 2215 btw if that has any impact.

Thanks