HPI Baja 5B Flux SBK 1/5 Electric Off-Road Buggy Kit
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HPI Baja 5B Flux - 6S or 8S Capable Desert Baja Buggy Kit
The HPI Baja 5B Flux Self Build Kit (SBK) 1/5 Electric Off-Road Buggy Kit is designed to give you the classic desert racing buggy look with a modern durable drivetrain. The narrow channel chassis is made from rigid 4mm 6061 aircraft aluminum to maintain extreme stiffness and durability. The U-shaped chassis is protected at the rear with a thick plastic skid plate for additional protection to the motor and drivetrain. Choose your power source, add your electronics, and get ready for an intense RC basher or racer.
The 8S capable drivetrain is held up by big bore adjustable shocks. Front and rear sway bars have been equipped to further increase the handling and stability. The torque control differentials can easily be tuned by using optional differential fluid. Delivering the power to the ground are 3-piece beadlock wheels and durable off-road racing tires. With these features and more, this is the ultimate basher or racer!
NOTE: Finished kit shown in the photos is for illustrative purposes only. See needed to complete list below for a list of items required to complete the model.
Features:
- Unassembled 1/5th scale electric-powered Off-Road Buggy
- Ready for your 6S or 8S LiPo electronics
- Streamlined HPI Baja 5B Flux body design
- Adjustable motor mount
- Adjustable HD shock absorbers
- Monocoque chassis
- Low CG for superior handling
- Long travel suspension
- Viscous torque oil-filled gear differential
- All-terrain tires
- Beadlock wheels with metal insert hubs
- Aluminum rear shock tower
- Hard plastic skid plates
- Adjustable rear wing
- Quick access to all critical maintenance points
- Dual bellcrank steering
- Cam type servo saver
- Hex socket hardware
- Gunmetal anodizing
- Full set of rubber-sealed ball bearings
- Enclosed receiver box
Specifications:
- Length: 817mm
- Width: 480mm
- Height: 255mm
- Wheelbase: 562mm
- Drivetrain: RWD
Includes:
- (1) 1/5th Scale 2WD Electric Buggy Self Build Kit with Clear Body
Needed to Complete:
- Large 1/5 Scale Motor/ESC (Maximum Motor Size: 113x56mm (Length x Diameter))
- Compatible LiPo Battery System
- Large Scale Steering Servo
- Transmitter and Receiver
- Misc. Tools for Assembly
Reviews5.0 · 3 reviews
Amain Review: Quick shipping; fast delivery. Shipment was as advertised, all parts present. Per usual, purchase process seamless. HPI Baja Rating: 1. IF youre savy with working on RCs, it's Not a hard assembly. IF YOURE NOT,I wouldn't try it. Instructions are not easy to follow. Im assuming because the HPI company is based in Demark, some of the terminology and part names aren't consistent with what you may be use to in the U.S. 2. The diff case is plastic and may not hold up against extreme power. Id recommend the HPI Racing 85427 Baja SS Alloy Differential Kit Case ($35). 3. Based on the item description, I wasn't sure if the kit came with a spur and pinion gear but it does (I assumed having to provide your own electronics implied, have your own gears).So dont do what I did and purchase gears, they're already in the kitchen. 4. Overall, though I hadnt ran it yet, I love how it turned out. Id buy again in a heartbeat. *The STAR rating is for the service provided by the star, AMAIN.
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Fun satisfying build . Freaky quiet when it gets a few feet away . Definitely need to be a experienced builder . I definitely recommend to anyone thinking of getting one to go for it .
Reviewers rate this electric off-road buggy kit highly overall. One verified owner reports quick shipping and that all parts were present, and found assembly manageable for those experienced with RC cars but not for beginners, citing hard-to-follow instructions and terminology differences likely tied to the Danish origin of the brand. That reviewer also flagged the plastic differential case as possibly unable to withstand extreme power, and suggested an aftermarket alloy case. Another reviewer praised the satisfying build and noted the vehicle is quiet at a short distance, recommending it to experienced builders. One review contains no meaningful content. Overall feedback is positive, with the main caveats being build difficulty for novices and differential durability.
- + Quick shipping and complete parts
- + Satisfying build for experienced builders
- + Quiet operation at short distance
- − Instructions hard to follow
- − Not suitable for beginners
- − Plastic differential case may not hold up