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HPI Baja 5B - 1:5 Scale 2WD Gas Buggy

By Michael James, About.com

This 2-wheel drive gas-powered buggy is an almost perfect example of a ready-to-run 1:5 scale big boy toy. It's big, easy to maintain, and comes with everything you need to get started racing -- except for batteries and fuel.

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Baja 5B Dimensions:

  • Scale: 1:5
  • Length: 817mm (32 in)
  • Height: 255mm (10 in)
  • Width: Front 460mm / Rear 480mm (18 in / 19 in)
  • Wheelbase: 570mm (22.5 in)
  • Ride height: 76mm (3 in)
  • Weight: 9.6kg (21.3 lbs)

Baja 5B Engine Specs and System:

  • Type: 2 cycle piston valve gasoline engine
  • Displacement: 23cc
  • Max Output: 2 horsepower 2.4ps
  • Large size air filter to give you plent of breathing room
  • Cooling system: Air cooled
  • Fuel: Pre-mixed fuel, 25:1 gas/2-cycle oil mixture
  • Fuel Tank: 700cc (23.7 oz US)
  • Starter system: Recoil starter

Baja 5B Transmission and Drivetrain:

  • Drive system: High Density metal gears with sealed gear box (8.382:1 gear ratio)
  • Diff: 4 pinon gears sealed differential case with silicone oil
  • Twin plate ventilated disk brake
  • Wheel type: 3-piece construction with high impact nylon material

Baja 5B Chassis and Suspension:

  • Air craft aluminium chassis
  • Front caster: Adjustable with shim 22 / 25.5* / 29 degrees (* stock)
  • Toe-in: adjustable front with tie rod rear with shims 2 / 3* / 4 degree each side (* stock)
  • Camber: Adjustable front with shims rear with screw
  • Shock absorber: 5 position adjustable dampening and fully adjustable coil over springs
  • Double wishbone suspension with adjustable roll center F/R

Chassis, Body, Suspension Parts, Accessories, Upgrades:

Suspension and Shocks
Compare PricesHPI Sway Bar Set (Baja 5B)
Compare PricesHPI Front Suspension Arm Set (Baja 5B)
Compare PricesHPI Rear Suspension Arm Set (Baja 5B)
Compare PricesHPI Heavy Duty Drive Shaft, Silver (Baja 5B) (2)
Compare PricesHPI Shock Parts Set (Baja 5B)
Compare PricesHPI Heavy Duty Shock Set 127-187mm (2) (Baja 5B)
Chassis and bodies
Compare PricesHPI Baja 5B Pre-Painted Body (Blue/Silver/White)
Compare PricesHPI Baja 5B Body (Clear)
Compare PricesHPI BAJA 5B Pre-Painted Body (ORANGE)
Compare PricesHPI Baja 5B Pre-Painted Body (Graphite Gray/Silver)
Compare PricesHPI Main Chassis, Gunmetal (Baja 5B)

Additional Baja 5B Features:

  • FM radio system with fail safe system
  • Receiver battery: 6V rechargeable NiCad battery with AC wall charger included
  • Steering servo: Hi torque water resistant 25kg
  • Throttle servo: Hi torque water resistant 6kg

Tires and Tire Accessories for the Baja 5B:

Tires
Compare PricesHPI Premounted Sand Buster Rib Tire M Compound w/Black Wheel (Baja 5B) (2)
Compare PricesHPI Premounted Dirt Buster Block Tire S Compound w/Black Wheel (Baja 5B) (2)
Compare PricesHPI Mounted Sand Buster Rear Paddle Tire M Compound (2) (Baja 5B)
Compare PricesHPI Dirt Buster Block Tire H Compound without rim (Baja 5B) (2)
Compare PricesHPI Tarmac Buster Rear Tire M Compound for on-road racing (Baja 5B) (2)
Compare PricesHPI Mounted Front Tarmac Buster Rib Tire M Compound for on-road racing (2) (Baja 5B)
Tire accessories
Compare PricesHPI Wheel Bead Lock Rings (White) (2) (Baja 5B)
Compare PricesHPI Wheel Bead Lock Rings (Yellow) (2) (Baja 5B)
Compare PricesHPI Wheel Bead Lock Rings (Silver) (2) (Baja 5B)
Compare PricesHPI Wheel Bead Lock Rings (Black) (2) (Baja 5B)

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