Everything YOU NEED To Know BEFORE BUYING an HPI Baja 5b + Talking About Rovan and KING MOTOR CLONES

In this video I go in-depth about the Hpi Baja 5b as well as the Rovan Baja and King Motor Baja Clones. I tell you everything I think you should know before purchasing one of these machines. Slight Referencing / Comparison to the Traxxas Xmaxx but this video is focusing mainly on the Hpi, Rovan, and King Motors Baja.

[@dickjohnson3564]

Great video mate!!! I''m planning to pick up a Rovan 290S Baja some time soon.... I've been searching for videos that illustrate which screws/bolts to tighten/threadlock before running.... YOUR video has been far more informative than all the other ones I've checked out so far... not to mention all the other info you've thrown in... all ideal for someone who hasn't even had a chance to look at one up close yet... and I appreciate that you're open minded enough to not dismiss the quality of the clones... despite having paid top dollar for the original HPI!!! Thanks Heaps!!!

[@RCKnockout]

No problem! Glad you found it helpful! Best of luck if you decide to purchase a Baja!

[@dickjohnson3564]

@@RCKnockout Thanks!!!!... If only they could develop some kind of a charging system... similar to say a motorbike... that can charge the battery as opposed to having to charge it separately!?!? In the future maybe!?!?

[@RCKnockout]

@@dickjohnson3564 I actually charge mine in the car so I never have to take it out of the battery/receiver box

[@u1es]

@@RCKnockout i think he means charging the batteries from the engine like you do with a real car.

[@RCKnockout]

@@u1es that makes sense….it would need a generator or alternator in order for that to work

[@jonathanrigley981]

I've had a 36cc Rovan Baja 5b for about a year now, it's an absolute beast!

[@RCKnockout]

Nice! Baja’s are a ton of fun!

[@efxr6538]

Bro, that's awesome! I had my HPI Baja 5B for 14 years. Have a few videos on my channel of it. Will be putting some more video up soon!

[@EazyDuz18]

great vid man helping me learn for when I get my 30cc Rovan. Could you do a video on shock rebuilding with those umbrella seals? And any other maintenance and dissassembly vids

[@RCKnockout]

I’m glad you liked it man. I’m not gonna go and rebuild the shocks unless they begin leaking. There is already a very informative video out there that shows how to install the threshold umbrella seals. I think it might be from Team FastEddy

[@ambients_for_you3881]

Well said thanks for all the information much appreciated overall sounds like a solid 1/5 scale RC car

[@RCKnockout]

Oh yeah! Glad you found it helpful!

[@philthecoolguy77]

Great video very informative👍🏾

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@justinfitch4851]

Are the HPI Baja nationals still a thing? I’ve been wanting to race my baja but wasn’t sure if they had competitions for 1/5 scale buggies. Very cool video thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@RCKnockout]

I’m not sure about that? I’m glad you enjoyed the video though

[@efxr6538]

Bro, that's awesome! I have a HPI Baja 5B. Have a few videos on my channel of it. Will be putting some more up soon.

[@RCKnockout]

Awesome man! Yeah the Baja has got to be the OG of 1/5th scale….it’s been around for quite awhile

[@MrGuitarguyadam]

I know that this is an older video now but I just bought a brand new King Motor that has tons of upgrades over the Rovan. I have literally nothing negative to say about the rovan. In my opinion the rovan is just as good quality as the name brand HPI counterpart. I do like that the Rovan does come with different engine options available. Let’s get on to my King Motor now, this thing is on steroids right out of the box, definitely a hell of a lot better. It comes with the Fuelie 30.5cc which many know as the same brand that the HPIs came with for many years. This thing is a BEAST! It came with a Dominator pipe and it makes GOBS of power.

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah they definitely put some more hop ups on the clone brands….I didn’t realize they were using the exact same brand of Fuelie motor as the Hpi in their cars…that’s pretty cool…you definitely get a lot of bang for your buck! 👍😉

[@brandoneckroth2153]

Rovan brand baja kits and the HPI baja kits are bout the same durability wise, I have a rovan baja 5t, they run very well and hold up to bashing. The engines them selves love the 91 octaine fuel, and I have noticed that the motors love 36:1 ratio. And I haven't had any issues on leaking from the rovan shocks.

[@RCKnockout]

Good to know thanks!

[@FifthScaleOrBustRc]

Yes the Rovans do come with fail safes nowadays. I just picked up a 2020 45cc rovan baja 5B its pretty good quality. You can see it on my channel. Ive have more into the higher grade Rcmax custom built big bore bajas im in the middle of 2 insane Rcmax Baja and Losi Baja Hybrid build its wild also have those builds on the channel as well. Nice vid my man 👍

[@RCKnockout]

Awesome man! 👍 I’ll make sure to check out your channel. I’ve never gotten or even seen a RcMax Engine aside from on KZbin. They’re a lot of money and I don’t think I could justify purchasing a big bore engine for any of my 1/5 scales. All of mine rip around pretty well as they sit.

[@FifthScaleOrBustRc]

@@RCKnockout brother, let me tell you.i thoughtbthe SAME way just over a year ago nah no way ill never spend $1500+ on just a motor then i had a opportunity to rip on a Rcmax 50GT and brother, its a GAME CHANGER! You NEVER experienced power lije a true big bore motor! All these Rovan, King Motor, Zenoha Fuelie motors all sizes dont have a chance in heck aganst any one of Rcmax's engines its a rush ive never felt before ripping a 1/5 once you get a chance, you will spring for one like i did haha😉👍👊 still love my Rovan 45cc though its a great basher engine and siper torque for wheelies anytime in a fully loaded billet weighed down Baja

[@RCKnockout]

@@FifthScaleOrBustRc lol. I believe you. I probably will never get the opportunity to drive one. Maybe it’s for the best so I don’t waste all of my money if I get hooked! lol 😂

[@FifthScaleOrBustRc]

@@RCKnockout lmfao yup! You sure are! But at the same time if you truley love this hobby as much as myself and group im involved with then its a tragedy if you never get the chance. Check out my Rcmax Supreme 55cc Baja build im 3/4 done and its also the worlds first Rcmax engine with a dual splash anodizing job! Its gorgeous! In my mist recent vud about the 2020 Rovan 45cc baja i do a little update on it near the end check it out! Also you just gained a sub my friend you seem like chill dude👍👊 Heres the link to my vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5-xZKWNgK6Ud5o

[@Victic005]

Yeah that's cool. I am looking to get a Rovan. Don't know about the speed. Love the lawnmower engine.

[@RCKnockout]

Nice! They’re fun machines!

[@joshchatwin8569]

Your Baja needs a good clean bro good video keep it up

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks man! I’ve had it much dirtier than this lol

[@Rcghostnrk]

Nice bro I like the baja

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks! 😉

[@brandoneckroth2153]

Also, I recommend getting a symetical steering system for your baja, I live it, makes steering a lot easier to control the car itself

[@RCKnockout]

How does it help the steering?

[@brandoneckroth2153]

@@RCKnockout the symmetrical steering system is a push-pull on the front wheels, instead if the stock servo in it's side, the handling is way better, and more reactive when you turn the wheel on the controller. You're still using the same servo, but it is facing towards the chassis, please look into it, I'm horrible at explaining

[@RCKnockout]

@@brandoneckroth2153 I think I kinda understand what you’re talking about lol

[@brandoneckroth2153]

@@RCKnockout yeah, I love it!!!! It rearranges the servos and the battery pack, it is worth it, make sure you get metal arms for the wheels so it makes it easier to adjust the tires to as straight as possible, some of the systems come with plastic steering arms, and it is a pain to adjust the arms while it's on the car, if that makes sense

[@RCKnockout]

@@brandoneckroth2153 yeah that makes sense

[@cyrusshellard3905]

I have a 29cc KM baja and its brilliant

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah I’m really glad that king motor and rovan are out there otherwise I’d have problems getting ahold of parts for my Baja’s. It’s a good machine though! 😉👍

[@danksolution1693]

Just bought a king motor 30.5 cc. Should be here tomorrow. 700 shipped.

[@RCKnockout]

Nice! You should have a ton of fun with it!!

[@dgmenace73]

Great video! Do you know of any videos where someone assembles the complete front end on one of these or disassembles the front end enough for me to follow to build the front-end ? I purchased a brand new one with some metal upgrades but the front-end was already disassembled? The original owner took it all apart and bought metal upgrades then in the process of moving, the original & new front end parts were lost during the move. I sent pics of mine to King Motors and they were nice enough to sell me the parts I needed. The only thing is, I have nothing to go by. I haven't found a guided assembly manual anywhere and I want it running ya know....lol. Any help would be appreciated. You sound like you know what you are doing and know these well. Thanks in advance.

[@RCKnockout]

Glad you liked it! I’m not sure of any step by step videos off the top of my head….I just started tearing mine apart lol 😂

[@dgmenace73]

@RC Knockout ok. Thanks for replying. If I would of disassembled it I think it wouldn't be an issue. It sitting here with front in broke all the way down, it's a little intimidating..lol.

[@RCKnockout]

@@dgmenace73 no problem! It can be a bit intimidating to dig into it…just gotta commit and keep track of the order your taking pieces apart

[@larsmanson9577]

I've had both the HPI and the king motor and to tell the truth the king motor was a better buggy it took more abuse than the HPI. the only issue I had with the king motor was the one way bearing on the two speed transmission other than that it's a pretty solid car

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah I don’t have any experience…..but I figured the clones were still decent quality

[@OggaDugga]

I actually sold my king motor 2 speed recently because I hated the 2 piece clutch bell. I went with the BBRC kit recently but the gearing needed to be broken in because they were a little tight. Unfortunately they rub against the gear backplate so I can no longer run a gear cover. I’m trying to figure out what to do about the body.

[@thelag1200]

I've been wanting to get a rovan Baja for quite some time now but I'm a bit skeptical on the tuning side.of things. do these come pre tuned

[@RCKnockout]

I’ve never bought a rtr brand new so I wouldn’t be able to tell you…..the base tuning is pretty simple…..usually 1 and 1/4 turns out from fully tight on the small needle and 1 and 5/8 for the bigger one…..and go from there

[@thelag1200]

@@RCKnockout thanks 👍

[@RCKnockout]

@@thelag1200 you’re welcome 😉

[@jonathantaylor5217]

The original hpi baja 5T 5B and ss models with the zenoah engine are the best. That is the best engine you can buy. And you can always add a big bore kit to add cc to the motor. I work at willis hobbies in mineola NY. When hpi came out with this buggy. And if you can find. Hpi parts and a zenoah motor go for it. I still have my baja ss for 2009. And I still runs the same way it did when I got it. But I do baby it and take great care of it

[@RCKnockout]

Aren’t the original ones down on power a bit with the 23cc engines? Yeah I’ve got the 29cc dynamite in mine….and an OBR full mod in my Baja 5T

[@jonathantaylor5217]

Yes the Baja 5b are 23cc engines. The SS models have a 26cc. The big bore kit I added makes mine a 32

[@RCKnockout]

@@jonathantaylor5217 nice! So yours should have pretty decent power

[@bryan70546]

hpi never sold the baja with a zen only came with the chung yang

[@meudrone4k369]

Show 👍🏻🤩

[@RCKnockout]

Appreciate it!

[@jonathantaylor5217]

Where did you get that stand. That's an awesome stand for working on a baja.

[@RCKnockout]

I bought it on Amazon….it’s been 5-6 years ago though…..not sure if it’s still available or not?

[@jonathantaylor5217]

What is the name of the stand

[@RCKnockout]

@@jonathantaylor5217 I don’t think there’s any type of labeling on it

[@kurtst.9215]

very nice

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks 😊

[@adrianbaxendale4890]

HAVE SHOW SOON

[@robertyoung7595]

I like your car stand. Who makes it?

[@RCKnockout]

Sorry I have no idea. I bought it a long time ago. I can’t even remember where I bought it. Maybe Ebay?

[@adrianbaxendale4890]

AM GOING MAKING ONE NOW BAJA HOME MADE NOW COOL

[@RCKnockout]

Nice! Sounds cool!

[@charliemaybe]

I’m thinking of putting a carbon fiber main chassis and other carbon fiber chassis bits on it, do you think the weight savings would make a difference

[@RCKnockout]

Maybe a little bit but I don’t think it’ll make a huge difference

[@charliemaybe]

@@RCKnockout do you think getting reservoir oil shock tanks be any better for the car?

[@RCKnockout]

@@charliemaybe no I doubt it would

[@charliemaybe]

@@RCKnockout have you ever considered the twin engine kit? Do you think it would be worth it to put two engines in?

[@RCKnockout]

@@charliemaybe I’ve never heard of a twin engine kit…..you mean a twin cylinder engine?

[@addyrcshorts]

So i have a hpi baja 5t in canada there is no hpi parts can i replace with rovan parts fo they fit

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah they should all fit

[@addyrcshorts]

Thanks bud

[@RCKnockout]

@@addyrcshorts yessir

[@ajs6488]

I have three hairline fractures to my front end and a bent aluminum roll cage so, got to upgrade a lot to be able to take jumps.

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah you’ll definitely need to make a few changes if you wanna jump it! 👍😉

[@ajs6488]

@@RCKnockout Yep yep. Almost all alloy parts. 👍👍😀 Thank you for the reply 🙂🙂

[@YouTubeSupportTeams]

i was gutted when i bought my original HPI Baja 5b a few years ago when i found out the Rovan was a carbon copy for half the price. Felt screwed by HPI.

[@RCKnockout]

I still feel pretty good about my OG Hpi Baja. I think it’s worth the amount I paid

[@TheCarTakerGarage]

Are you beeing serious?Screwed by HPI?It is Rovan that screws over HPI by selling clones.HPI is the one company that invented the baja 5b,So saying you feel screwed by the company that actually invented something....just because some other company is cloning a product..is pretty strange ,and very much narrowminded...Eitherway...to the videomaker, nice video :)Greetings from Norway ,Stefan

[@rcboys6939]

@@TheCarTakerGarage I'm pretty sure hpi bought the rights to manufacture baja from rofun which is who make rovan

[@TheCarTakerGarage]

@@rcboys6939 Really?where do you have that info?that is obviously completely opposite of what is " known " to be the fact.I mean...everybody knows that HPI was the one that released the Baja 5b...... Greetings from Norway ,Stefan

[@rcboys6939]

@@TheCarTakerGarage I can't remember exactly, if I come across it again I will send you the link 👍

[@allenelder9038]

so if i get a a 29cc how fast well it be

[@RCKnockout]

29cc is just the displacement. The actual power can differ from motor to motor also depending on whether or not it’s upgraded and if it’s running a pipe or not

[@carrollshaffer452]

My rovan rc baja has 36cc engine and it didn't cost as much as what you paid for that one.

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah but that’s also a clone….not an authentic HPI….that’s why it cost less

[@BMPowered]

I subbed to your channel. I have both, the OG 23cc HPI Baja that is about 8 years old or more as well as a new Rovan 30.5cc. I can say, we love both of them. The Rovan seems to be very good quality for the price point. I paid 429 for my Rovan and when I got the OG HPI 5b, it was 869.99 The only thing I broke on the Rovan was the chassis, of course almost any would break too if they slammed a pole at full speed. The HPI had the rear shock supports replaced due to a crack and the Rovan aluminum part fit perfectly. I have stripped the spur gear 2 times on my Rovan since they are plastic. On our channel, we compare them side by side on the bench and take them for a run. Check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH23c2SJi7mtrZo We also have one of them racing at an old golf course driving range. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2WQlIx6mtZ6erc

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks for the sub! I just checked out your channel. Like the content you’re putting out so I subscribed to your channel as well. I don’t have any experience with the OG 23cc. I do have experience with the larger displacement 26cc fuelie though. Seems to be a pretty good motor. How has the reliability and power been on the Rovan motor??

[@BMPowered]

@@RCKnockout Thanks for the sub! The OG 23 almost always fires up, sometimes we have to adjust the needles as almost any motor. The Rovan has only given me an issue when the sparkplug wire kept popping off the plug, we just tightened up the wire spring inside the rubber boot. The Rovan runs good, took a bit to get the HS needle just right. It fired up right out of the box though. I need metal spur gear though as I've went through 2 lately... The Rovan engine seems strong, and with the stock pipe, its loud and obnoxious hahahaha.. Can't go wrong with the Rovan, we recommend it for a good entry 5th scale gasser..Tons of fun

[@RCKnockout]

@@BMPowered glad to hear that it’s treated you well! It definitely sounds like a good entry level into the 1/5 scale gas powered scene.

[@beukeboom3879]

I could definitely use your help .... im looking to buy a 1/5 scale gas powered RC .... THESE BUGGYS LOOK LIKE ALOT OF FUN .... I have little knowledge, I know ROVAN , HPI , KING MOTOR ARE ALL COMPATIBLE PARTS .... MY FRIEND WHO IS IN EXOERT IN THIS STUFF AND CINVERTED THEM TO SPRINT AND LATE MODEL CARS .... HE SAYS HPI IS TVE BEST ... I AAS LOOKING AT A 36 CC ROVAN ON EBABY FOR $599 OR MAKE OFFER FIGURE $550 DELIVERED FREE SHOPPUNG .. IM IN NY .... BUT MY EXPERT BUDDY SAYS GET A KING MOTOR BUGGY , I WENT TO THERE SITE AT KING MOTOR AND TGEY HAVE A 1/5 SCALE BUGGY 30.5CC FOR $599 .... THERE OUT OF STOCK NOW I GOT ON THE WAITING LIST ....... I LOOKED AT THE UPGRADES AND ITA LITTERALY ALL THE SAME UP GRADES AS THE ROVAN ... Any help ???????

[@tameemadi3426]

Is it true that they are discontinued?

[@RCKnockout]

It’s kinda up in the air I’m not sure. Hpi hasn’t been doing great though

[@rcPYROone]

They have recently dropped some stock parts back on the market.

[@RCKnockout]

@@rcPYROone really? Authentic HPI parts?

[@T-HobbiesG45]

Are the servo interchangeable

[@RCKnockout]

No the throttle and brake servo is only 1/10 size….the steering servo is 1/5 size

[@T-HobbiesG45]

@@RCKnockout I just bought one why does it roll when you start it

[@RCKnockout]

@@T-HobbiesG45 might need to adjust your throttle trim

[@T-HobbiesG45]

As I'm pulling the rope to start it's also rolling forward Is there such a thing as a clutch delete on this

[@adamsrcs7205]

I think fg marder was one of the first and that was released in 1991/1992

[@RCKnockout]

Was that a rtr though? I’m pretty sure Hpi is still the one that made it more mainstream though

[@adamsrcs7205]

@@RCKnockout not sure but they use to race them back then as my mate did in the mid 90s

[@RCKnockout]

@@adamsrcs7205 cool to know! Is that the brand that’s still around that makes a lot of 1/5 scale on road cars?

[@adamsrcs7205]

@@RCKnockout yes it is but I will say that the quality of the brand has seemed to have gone down hill

[@RCKnockout]

@@adamsrcs7205 that’s unfortunate

[@icyrc]

I got a km baja 5b with a rovan engine

[@RCKnockout]

Nice!

[@logo8009]

The 26cc motor was junk! It was weak and didn't last very long the first upgrade to along with a clutch. Otherwise it's a tough beast! I put a 30.5 in and only have put rings so far.

[@RCKnockout]

Really the 26cc fuelie felt fine to me…it seemed to have adequate power for the Baja

[@logo8009]

@@RCKnockout Yep. it's fine to play with but, the weight of the Baja is incredible the stock motor doesn't get the front wheels off the ground. Most gas cars of 1/8 scale have a lot more pep so , scale wise being 1/5 it's slow. Yes, it's big and why I opted for a 30.5 motor. It's still under powered compared to electric power but, I love the sound a gas motor makes.

[@RCKnockout]

@@logo8009 1/8 nitro powered cars probably would have more pep…yeah my Baja couldn’t lift the wheels with the 26cc fuelie…it can barely do it now with the 29cc dynamite motor

[@mohammaddubai2562]

👍🏆🌹🏆👍

[@allenelder9038]

is 29cc fast

[@RCKnockout]

Kinda. It’s decent with stock gearing. It can pull a wheelie but it has to hook up just right and it can’t ride it out or bring the front end up at speed.

[@rileyenia9388]

U don’t use the high octane it offers no extra benefit other then extra cash normal octane is enough

[@jnick6]

I have a couple of original MK1 Hpi bajas stored away, my brothers and I moved onto different vehicles; they've barely been ran, and have been on asphalt. drop me a line if anybody is interested.

[@RCKnockout]

You should get them out and drive them….might reignite your interest in the Baja

[@jnick6]

@@RCKnockout ill always keep my shelf queen for emergencies. though I have moved onto boats, I lay them up and rig them myself. multi cylinder offshore beasts, currently working on the biggest powerboat in the world... ;) later this year ill go online in terms of YT channel and online store..

[@jnick6]

@@RCKnockout great video though, and machine! especially the paint job. thoroughly enjoyed it, the snow bash too.

[@RCKnockout]

@@jnick6 I gotcha….that’s really impressive!

[@RCKnockout]

@@jnick6 glad you liked it!

[@RevCurtis]

I don't understand why you would make a video about everything you need to know Before getting a baja when it's not even what id get if I buy one.

[@beukeboom3879]

What kind would kind would you buy ??? Im interested in buying a 1/5 scale gas powered RC ... PROBABLY A BUGGY FOR UNDER $1000 ...... THE K& N LOSI FOR $900 OUT THE STORE CAUGHT MY EYE BUT COMPLETELY DIFFERENT , 4WD , AND DIFFERENT CAR ... THEZE LOOK FUN AS HELL ... I JUST DONT WANNA BUY FHE WRONG CAR OR RATHER A MONTH LATER BE LIKE DAM I SHOULD OF BOUGHT THAT ONE !!! LIKE WHEN I WENT TO ELECTRIC AND GOT A X MAXX IN JANUARY... WICH I LIKE .... BUT I LOVE GAS POWERED ... ANY HELP/ INFO PLEASE ..... THANK YOU

[@blameusa7082]

relaunch 2024 : )

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah that’s Awesome! Glad to see it’s return!

[@sebastianrodriguez9204]

I have a 30.5 cc rovan at half price than the hpi it cost me 500 brand new

[@RCKnockout]

Nice!

[@beukeboom3879]

How's it been holding up since then , and what has broke fairly quick or broke at all so I know what parts to buy because I'm either. Buying the same one you have or the Rovan 36cc for $600 OR MAKE OFFER SO FIGURE $550 AND ITS NEW FROM PRIMAL RC IN COTTAGE, NY BUT EVERYBODY ZAYS HOW GREAT hpi is .. I don't if its worth the extra money ??? also a good friend of mine who is in expert with this stuff, he has a bunch and races them , rebuilds them , ect .. . He told me to get a KING MOTOR 1/5 SCALE 30.5CC FOR $599.00 ....ON KING MOTKR SITE , BUT THERE IS A WAITING LIST , THERE OUT OF STOCK RIGHT NOW .... I KNIW ALL PARTS ARE COMPATIBLE.... BUT WOULD LIKE TO BUY THE ONE THATS NOT GONNA BRAKE AS MUCH , BASICALLY WICH ONE IS MADE THE BEST AND FOR THE PRICE TOO ??? ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED..... THANK YOU !!

[@jonathanrigley981]

@@beukeboom3879 I've owned a 36cc Rovan Baja 5b for about a year. Definitely worth picking up the 36cc she is a screamer. As for parts I would start off with blue locktite for anything on the chassis and red for exhaust bolts, Pick up a screw kit just in case. Get knobby tires and look into some shocks and you're good, maybe look into symmetrical steering kit as well. They are great products just need some TLC

[@beukeboom3879]

@@jonathanrigley981 Hey, THANKS ALOT ! I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK...... sorry if I already asked you this or a similar question .... but is it really worth it to get the 36cc over let's say a 29cc or 30.5cc ???? My buddy races these , well these start off as bugg I es and they turn them into LATE MODEL & SPRINTS .... were they go around the dirt oval track ( were you kinda drift around the turns ) there's no tracks like that in NY , BUT I WENT WITH HIM TO DELAWRE AND NEW JERSEY.... HE GOES EVERY OTHER WEEK AND HE BIG INTO THESE ...... He's telling me I should get the 29cc instead because its less strain on everything and the 29cc or 30.5cc are really fast .... and something else I forgot exactly what he said ..... BUT IDK IF HES JUST SAYING IT BECAUSE THATS WHAT HE HAS , AND HE WANTS ME TO GET INTO WHAT HE DOES .... AND THE 2 MOTOR SIZES IN THAT TYPE OF RACING IS 28.5CC OR 30.5CC ...... BUT BASICALLY WHAT I WANT TO ASK IS , IS IT ANY FASTER ??? IT STILL SAYS IN TBE SPECS 40+ MPH ..... YOU WOUKD THINK IT WOULD SAY IT WAS A LITTKE FASTER FROM 29CC TO 36CC ??? ALSO IS IT ALOT LOUDER THEN THE 29CC .... I KNOW THESE THINGS SCRSAM , IVE WATCHED YOU TUBE VIDEOS AND BEEN AROUND THEM IN PERSON ......BUT WITH MY NEIGHBOR'S I DONT WANT IT TO BE TOO TOO LOUD ON DAYS I MESS WITH IT AROUND YARD AND DOWN THE STREET .... AND LAST WHEN YOU SAY GET KNOBBY TIRES ..... WHAT KIND OF KNOBBY TIRES YOU TALKING ABOUT THE ONES THAT LOOK LIKE LITTLE PINS COMMING UP ( LIKE YOU SEE ON A 1/10 BUGGY OR SOMETHING) OR KNOBBY TIRES LIKE A MIX BETWEEN STREET AND OFF ROAD ........ CAUSE THOSE ARE THE 2 TYPES OF TIRES I SEE THAT COME WITH THEM , MAINLY THE ONES THAT LOOK LIKE ON / OFF ROAD ..... I KNOW WHEN I BUY THE BUGGY , FIRST THING I WAS GONNA D OK AAS BUY AN EXTRA SET OF TIRES ESPICALLY FOR THE REAR CAUSE I KNOW THEY GO FAST , BUT I VALUE YOUR OPINON ON WICH ONES TO GET . AND ALSO I WAS THINKING OF WHA T YOU SAID .... TO BUY AN EXTEA SCREW SET , CAUSE I KNOW THEY VIBRATE OUT ..... INFACT THATS THE BIGGEST THING THATS SLOWING ME DOWN ON BUYING ONE THE FACT THAT ALL THE SCREWS VIBRATE OUT ... ( I KNOW AFTER EVERY USE TIGHTEN AND CHECK ALL THE SCREWS ) ........ OHH I THINK THATS WHAT ELSE MY BUDDY SAID MAYBE WITH THE BIGGER MOTOR ITS GONNA BE VIBRATING MORE AND MORE STUFF IS GON B A COME LOOSE AND APART, ECT .... I WAS THINKINH ABOUT BUYING THE 1/5 SCALE LOSI DBXL ( THE K&N ONE ) FOR $900 ... BUT I HATE THE FACT IT ONLY HAS A 23CC ENGINE AND I HEAR ITA NOT WORTH UPGRADING THE ENGINE TO 29CC CAUSE IT DOESNT MAKE TOO MUCH DIFFERENCE AND BETTER OFF BUYING A WHOLE NEW 32CC ENGINE ON IT ..... BUT I DONT WANNA BUY A BRAND NEW BUGGY JUST TO BUY ANOTHER ENGINE FOR IT RIGHT AWAY ???? I LOVE TBE ROVAN BUGGY STYLE AND THEY LOOK LIKE SO MUCH FUN ...... I JUST DONT WANNA MAKE THW WRONG MISTAKD OF BUYING THE WRONG TRUCK .... LIKE I DID WHEN I BOUGHT MY X MAXX ... I MEAN THE TRUCK IS ALOT OF FUN BUT MY FRIEND CONVINCED ME TO GET ELECTRIC CAUSE IM A GEAR HEAD AND LOVE GAS ENGINES AND I DROPPED LIKE $2000 ON IT JUST BUY BUYING 4 TEAXXAS VATTERIES , AN EXTEA SET OF STOCK TIRES & RIMS , AFTERMARKET BIG TIRSS AND RIMS THAT WERS SUPPISED TO BE GOOD IN THE WINTER, AN RPM WHEELIE BAR, ROM REAR HUN CARRIERS WITH OVERSIZED BEARINGS. AND JUST SPENT $100 ON NEW SPUR AND PINON GEARS AND METAL SERVI GEARS CAUSE THEY ALL JUST WENT ON ME AT ONCE ....... REGARDLESS I DO LIKE THE TRUCK ALIT BUT WOUKD OF RATHER PUT THAT $2000 TO A REALLY NICE GAS POWERED CAR .... SORRY FOR THE NOVEL I JUST WROTE ...LOL

[@beukeboom3879]

@@jonathanrigley981 one more question .... the aftermarket Chrome silencers that clamp on to the exhaust ( i see them for $22.00 - $38.00, mainly about $25 ) ..... does it quiet it down at a little ??? .... that is if you ever used one or seen one with it on ???

[@chris-ip4pk]

King motor invented the baja,but sold the rights to hpi,king motor bought out rovan,so the hpi is the copy

[@RCKnockout]

No I’m pretty sure thats not the case….I’ve heard the story before….I think it was originally outsourced from someone but not from King Motor….I believe King Motor and Rovan are both clones

[@chris-ip4pk]

It's true,king motor was a company losing money so sold rights to hpi,now hpi has been in administration 4 times now,some Dutch company as baled them out,I've had both and rovan is getting far better,hpi is still using old tooling on their parts

[@RCKnockout]

@@chris-ip4pk I’ll have to look into that… 🤔

[@icyrc]

you need to clean it

[@cyclicredundancy16]

Lol premium fuel does nothing... Just get the cheapest fuel, octane level doesn't matter at all.

[@RCKnockout]

Premium doesn’t have Ethanol...I prefer not to use Ethanol in my rcs

[@Tomberland84]

Ethanol based fuel tends to go bad pretty fast. I also like to use premium fuel in my RC cars for this reason. Not for performance reasons. I use Shell V-power which has 0% ethanol in it. It's better for the little carburators in these gas powered RC vehicles. I also use fuel stabilizer, because I don't drive my gas powered RC's that often, so a 5 liter can will last me a long time normally. The fuel stabilizer prevents my gasoline from going bad before I have a chance to drive my cars I normally fill my fuel bottle up with 5 liters and mix it with oil in the ratio 1:28.

[@RCKnockout]

@@Tomberland84 yeah I use 91 octane without ethanol and I use fuel stabilizer if I have the rc sitting more than a few weeks

[@Tomberland84]

@@RCKnockout That's always a good idea. 👍

[@RCKnockout]

@@Tomberland84 definitely! 👍😉

[@allenelder9038]

i can get it for 5oo$

[@RCKnockout]

Go for it! 👍

[@sethtidwell4660]

Bro are you sure it’s a hpi mines a roven and it has the same everything you have

[@RCKnockout]

I’m 100% sure it’s an Hpi. You have a 29cc motor? I don’t understand what you mean?

[@bryan70546]

Thats definitely a OG hpi baja

[@bryan70546]

Which is better then any rovan sorry

[@RCKnockout]

@@bryan70546 you got the right to your own opinion 😉

[@bryan70546]

@@RCKnockout own both 3 hpi bajas and one rovan. The hpi is just built better with better components. Can't go wrong with either thou.