HPI Baja 5B Resources

Things to watch out with the BAJA 'The CAR ROCKS'

Things to WATCH OUT with the BAJA
Hi my Name is Jon. My friend (Brad) has just brought the new HPI Baja from a Hobby Store in Melbourne Australia. This is a "GREAT CAR". BUY ONE!!!!
Forget the Nitros!!! You'll NEVER look back.
But, as with most things, there are a few things to watch out with the BAJA.
They aren't bad and are easy to fix.

1. On top of the roll cage. The cover plate (plastic) that covers the spark plug can sometimes snap the sparkplug top off if in a heavy roll over - crash. Solution - Cut a circle in the plastc cover so the rollcage dosent crush the tip of the plug.
2. The cover for the spur gears. The cover can get loose especially at the back. If anything gets in there well - goodnite Spur Gear. Carry extras!!!
   Solution - Cable ties - Strap case at the front and back.
3. Metal Spur Gear Screw - Part No 94506 Page 62 of 72 of the Manual.
   This screw can sometimes snap off at the head. Dont panic!
   Solution - It can be fixed by removing the bell housing Part No 86490 and placing the broken screw in a vice. Turn to remove. Keep extra screws!! It happened to me on our first day driving.
4. Keep a heap of extra split pins - all sizes. You'll need them. The come of and hard to find in the dirt.
5. Keep a heap of "C Clips" - all sizes. Check you manual. Try to get a "C Clip" pliers.
6. Cable ties - all sizes.

That's it for now - Will let you know more later - Happy Racing BAJA ROCKS

HPI Baja Spare Parts - Things to have extra on hand

Good to have a spare - and no I don't work for HPI as a sales rep.

• Part No: 85428 Spur Gear (2 Extra) 55/72
• Part No: 85432 Spur Gear (3 Extra) 55/72
• Part No: Z105 C Clip (Heaps) They keep your wheels on. 59/72
• Part No: 86490 Clutch Bell (1) 52/72
• Part No: 94500 Clutch Bell Screw (Heaps? 5) 62/72 See 3-10
• Part No: 75106 Body Clip 6mm (Heaps 20 in a pack) 51/72
• Part No: 6203 Body Clip 8mm (Same)
• Part No: Z102 C Clip 3mm (Pack of 16) 49/72
• Part No: Z103 E Clip (Pack of 16) 49/72
• Part No: Z106 E Clip (Pack of 2 x 3) 49/72
• Part No: Z277 C Clip (10) 49/72