Comparing Our Class 5 Baja Bug To Our Class 1 Off-Road Buggy

A side-by-side comparison of or two race cars.

[@billymanilli]

Is that a GM Ecotec in there? I like those motors. Ever since I got bit by a "turbo 4 cylinder bug", after building a Ford 2300 (lima motor) with a Holset HY35 for my ex's foxbody, I became well impressed and aware of the "sleeper potential" of them... The ecotec is MILES better made/stronger than those old fords and I'd love to do one of them some day.. ...anyway, AWESOME bug!! I'm building a super detailed class 5 bug (except it's 1/10 scale... RC.. lol) and looking for references. Hope you don't mind me using a few ideas!? I REALLY like the way this this is built! VERY nice! You guys build the chassis/cage yourselves? ...also, If I came across this when it was for sale, I'd be interested! 🙂👍

[@digdug9792]

Those cars are incredible. Have fun tearing it up and congrats on the new car

[@DesertTheory]

Thank you!! We are so incredibly lucky and everyday we are getting closer to getting the new car to the desert.

[@redcars72]

Welcome to Desert Theory. You're going to learn something today.

[@DesertTheory]

😂 Possibly what not to do but you're going to learn something.

[@ONELOVER12]

Question are class 1 buggy more costly than class 5? Also, do you need the experience to race in these classes or can you be a beginner

[@DesertTheory]

Yes, our class 1 is more expensive to run than our class 5 was. Parts cost more and the additional horsepower wears parts out faster. Race fuel also adds up quickly. You do not need experience to enter a desert race.

[@ONELOVER12]

@@DesertTheory hell ya thanks for the info. Looks fun but don't have the equipment or vehicle to get into this sport maybe one day

[@mightymcknight]

You guys still run bore?

[@DesertTheory]

We only ran two races with them. We filmed a couple KZbin videos and taced the 1 car at Knolls. We are doing the Nevada Championship with VORRA and Legacy June 6th, this year. We’re hoping to get a second date, but haven’t figured out the race yet.