Best Cheap 1/5 Scale? Rovan Baja 5B Unboxing and Review!

[@jacksrccars347]

I highly recommend these . Had mine a while and with the right maintenance they run sweetly . I've got the 36cc one and it wheelies for fun . Great video man really enjoyed it 👍

[@BMPowered]

Awesome!

[@jehovanysmilian343]

Just bought mine and all I can say the car has a lot of power but some parts will needs to be replaced very soon. The drive shaft pins broke on me literally the second day I used it . Rovan sent me brand new pins and drive shafts with better quality than the original ones tho . Also one thing you most do is putting blue lock tie on all the bolts especially the (exhaust bolts) and tighten them into place ( if you don’t do it things will come apart and you will lose some parts) don’t ask me how I know. Retighten the wheel nuts every time you use the car, if you don’t you’ll lose the wheel nuts

[@HappyDude1]

So its been 3 years Are they any good ? 😃 Do you had any problems ? Or did something brake ?

[@robertcoleman5700]

I just purchased one and Magnificent is a understatement! I’m highly impressed and I already ordered another one but with the 36cc motor 🤤🤤 I can’t wait!👏🏾👏🏾💯✊🏾

[@BMPowered]

Awesome! Glad to hear!!

[@beukeboom3879]

I want to buy one but idk what I should buy ... I keep getting all different answers, some say Rivans aren't made as food and to get the KING MOTOR ...so I went on there website to buy one but there out of stock a N d I had to join a waiting list ..... some people say get the HPI if you have themoney for a $1000 or a used one on ebay for about $700 ..... Isk i really like the 36cc Rovan for $550 -$600 .....but I don't wanna buy one and then a few weeks or month later be like dam I should of bought that one ... Like I did when I bought my X MAXX 7 moths ago and dropped about $2000 on it already with no performance parts really just 4 TRAXXAS BATTERIES , DUAL LIVE CHARGER , AN EXTDA SET OF STOCK TIRES AND RIMS, ANOTHER SET OF OVERSIZED TIRES AND RIMS GOOD FOR THE WINTER, RPM WHEELIE BAR, RPM REAR HUB CARRIERS WITH OVERSIZED BEARINGS ...... AND JUST SPENT $100 ON NEW SPUR AND PINON GEAR AND METAL SERVO GEARS CAUSE THEY ALL JUST WENT AT ONCE !!!

[@DashzRight]

Rovan keeps improving them to a point it no longer makes sense to look for an hpi, (this is not the case with their LT trucks, Losi is still much better) They are already shipping the 2021 version of this same buggy in banggood and aliexpress, with better radio, servos and receiver. I have been using the Baja for 2 years already and nothing has broken, really crazy, probably about 40 tanks in.

[@ausboy9251]

Hahahaha nice 👌

[@magicalminis597]

Got my Rovan Baja 5B back in 2012 and its still going. I have an OBR 29cc in it now.

[@BMPowered]

Awesome! Have you done any mods or upgrades?

[@magicalminis597]

@@BMPowered When HPI parts were still available I added a couple 5T parts and a HPI Power Control Slipper Clutch.

[@BMPowered]

Nice!

[@cyberflexx953]

@@magicalminis597 Are HPI parts not available anymore?

[@j.m.8185]

Jose say " That thing rip roars like me after bean burrito " Can't wait for comparison video of original to clone car.

[@BMPowered]

Hahaha, best comment ever!

[@BRUCEFORCE82]

I broke mine in with and continue to use trufuel 50:1 Rarely adjust the carb. Run the piss out of it. My only trouble was the o-ring in diff blew out, drained the oil and cooked the gears. There is a quick change gearbox on market available that was easy to install. Awesome buggy, it is definitely an attention getter!

[@BMPowered]

It calls for 25:1. That's all we been using. Hate to hear about the diff and gearbox. We love the buggy and it definitely gets attention! Also, welcome to the fam!

[@rxtuninginc8444]

50:1 is not enough oil. Better running more oil than less. Engine will last longer.

[@ebermorse9394]

Awesome video !!!! I purchased the 32cc version from Rovan today . Plus I subscribed to your channel :)

[@BMPowered]

Awesome! Tell us how you like it! Also welcome to the fam! Stay tuned for some epic 5th scale content coming soon!

[@elbeezy382]

Informative and I enjoyed it 👍

[@BMPowered]

Thanks! Stay tuned for more baja 5b action!

[@nathanwelch2082]

Thinking of buying one now. Can i just run the same 2 cycle gas i run in my saw and weedeater? Are you having any issues out of yours

[@rxtuninginc8444]

Nice shirt. Save the manuals indeed. In your video you said you didn't realize it came with a tuned pipe yet you bought the add on guard to protect it? Lol Cant beat that for the money. Even currently they are $469.

[@BMPowered]

Thanks! Yeah, Jimmy bought it, but I didn't know about the pipe. Fun suckered for the price!

[@joshchatwin8179]

Good stuff atm bro keep it up

[@BMPowered]

Thanks!

[@j.m.8185]

Yes Mr.Josh, good stuff atm!

[@MRBRUSHLESS]

Awesome video very nice unboxing and review on the Rovan great job thumbs up 👍

[@BMPowered]

Thanks! Stay tuned for a Rovan vs HPI video.....coming soon.

[@dazspurs9899]

Hello i don’t think you need to do heat cycles etc,I would on a nitro engine,these gas engines are pretty much good to go out the box I would just go about upto 70% throttle on the first tank then she’s good

[@adamthomas6783]

Negative. Did you not see the sheet he showed about break in? 3-4 heat cycles up to 50% throttle for break in

[@dazspurs9899]

@@adamthomas6783 rubbish mate these are basic engines, do you see people doing heatcycles on weedcutters and chainsaws? no!,half or one tank on steady throttle and your fine! hpi and losi have it printed in there manual's!

[@l4ncer2005]

Shut your moth this a 2 stroke not nitro

[@dazspurs9899]

@@l4ncer2005 moth? 😂😂 do you even know the difference between a nitro and 2 stroke?

[@mutley748916]

I had one and thrashed it from the first tank. The motor lasted for years even after I sold the car.

[@ferhardardan4558]

This is original engine from the store?or you had a mod?

[@CrazySchultz17]

Thank you for this!

[@BMPowered]

For sure! For a cheap clone, this thing is awesome!

[@Emtbtoday]

I've just seen one called King motor 001 same price slightly nicer wheels n tyre's but that's not an issue really is it a clone of the Rovan now then? Lol

[@BMPowered]

We have HPI Rovan and a King Motors, the KM shipped from same place as the Rovan did. I think there might be slight differences in the parts like the wheels but pretty much the same. My KM was a roller, no motor or radio.

[@bakkiepleur_FPV]

Baja componets will fit on this one?

[@BMPowered]

Yes, they will. The Rovan is a clone and 99% of parts fit perfect.

[@mrdanielleon1]

What is the spark plug gap supposed to be at?? I can't get mine started out of the box ...

[@BMPowered]

I wanna say it was like .025.

[@mrdanielleon1]

Ok, I'll get a feeler gauge in the morning and check it , thanks

[@rxtuninginc8444]

Swap the cheap plug right off the bat for an NGK.

[@anthonyromano6921]

Wasn’t the HPI Baja discontinued? So this is really the only option.

[@BMPowered]

I mean the original yes, but HPI still makes other versions. Still, for the price!

[@anthonyromano6921]

B.M. Powered so you can still get a 5B SS?! Where abouts ?

[@BMPowered]

@@anthonyromano6921 www.activepowersports.com/hpi-racing-baja-5b-26-ss-kit-112457/?

[@AnubisBC]

@@BMPowered That site is a known scam. Many large scale folks have been taken by them and have had to dispute the charges after no product and no communication. I would also warn anyone to be very wary of other sites offering original Baja SS kits. They've been discontinued for years now, and are considered unicorns to many in the large scale world. The last HPI models offered were the Tsk-B and they've been sold out for a very long time. There is hope that the new owner of HPI might put the Baja back in production, but until then, be extremely cautious of any retailer offering NIB HPI Bajas. Only trust reputable retailers like Dave's Discount Motors when it comes to genuine HPI model kits.

[@BMPowered]

@@AnubisBC Thanks. I did not know that. I went to the HPI website and just clicked on internet retailers.

[@jehovanysmilian343]

I recommend using good quality 2 stroke oil for this bad quality oil will foul your spark plog in no time , I use motul 800 2t oil so far works super good

[@judasvasquez1297]

Is it the same as the hpi Baja 5b

[@BMPowered]

Pretty much. Stay tuned for a comparison video.

[@istevemackanixs]

I just sub what kind of tires are those u put on it

[@BMPowered]

Thanks for the Sub!. Those tires are the Rovan Baja 5b On Road Tires. They are just like the HPI Tarmac tires. If I remember correctly, I got the rims foams and tires assembled already as a set from Rovan webpage.

[@FlowerPower513]

Hello I just purchased the 1/5 scale rovan Baja. When I plug the charger in, the light is blinking red, I wanted to know if this is normal as it's my first charge and couldn't find info online

[@BMPowered]

I honestly don't use the stock charger. I use 4 bank charger. I would assume that a blinking light means it's charging and it should turn solid when charged.

[@FlowerPower513]

@@BMPowered If you have a moment could you possibly plug in your crappy stock charger and let me know if yours does the same thing? I would really appreciate it

[@gasman4581]

What the heck u bought the last black one and the last bumper damn it lol i had to order the yellow one. Lol lol nice vid man.

[@BMPowered]

Lol, maybe 😜. Thanks!

[@cyberflexx953]

I think they raised the price on their webpage too...

[@cyberflexx953]

hey gasman45. I found a bumper on ebay for you.. www.ebay.com/itm/352715980648

[@jremeee1599]

so you just let it idle for two full tanks? how long did that take?

[@BMPowered]

Nah, usually 45 min or so. Then just run at varying throttle, but no more than 50% for a other tank. Then let her rip.

[@garyz2043]

I bet nobody does the proper run in, I do,full on and them some. I like to look after my stuff. Howerer they beg,never anyone have a go! Tell them to buy their own. lol

[@Weeniemoto]

I just got one today but I don’t know what fuel or something to mix in

[@BMPowered]

It should tell you in the book. Should be 25:1 two cycle. We use premium fuel.

[@Weeniemoto]

@@BMPowered I bought it 2nd hand and I didn’t come with one

[@BMPowered]

@@Weeniemoto ahhh, ok

[@Weeniemoto]

@@BMPowered yeah and I tried to use the transmitter but I don’t thinks it’s binded to the car so it’s gonna be very difficult for me

[@BMPowered]

If you know the model of the tx/rx, just search on Google and it should be there

[@TheInvisibleOrange26]

Paid $630 for mine 36cc comes whiht all yours had just had to assemble wheels

[@s.l.r.z.r.1810]

Save manuals did you watch itjusta6

[@BMPowered]

Absolutely!

[@BerndSteinbeck]

Very nice Video !!!

[@BMPowered]

Thank you.

[@rcboys6939]

Which Is better this or 29cc

[@BMPowered]

Can't really tell the difference tbh.

[@rcboys6939]

@@BMPowered thanks , annoying shipping is 100 quid

[@BMPowered]

@@rcboys6939 wow!

[@joshchatwin8179]

Make videos longer

[@marklloyd3513]

Rovan hpi Baja in Australia band new in a box $1250

[@BMPowered]

Wow, that's expensive.

[@az5610]

To lean no smoke

[@BMPowered]

Thanks! We have tuned it since and it's running much better now!

[@watchfirst-p7z]

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[@jameshankssr466]

Actually the company that makes rovan in china is rofun and the made these in china before hpi! Hpi bought the rights to make and sell them here and then rofun started selling them here under rovan and king motor so hpi is actually the clone!

[@BMPowered]

Interesting, I always thought it was the other way around, from everything I read. I love them both.

[@jameshankssr466]

@@BMPowered yeah most people do think its the other way around and you will never convince a diehard hpi fan that theirs is the clone but thats ok

[@rxtuninginc8444]

Actually once HPI went out of business and their patents expired they started being sold as other things. Thats why the parts are identical for the most part.

[@garofalo1707]

To day that same car is $ 800