1/5th scale

hello guys, first time on here and about to purchase my 5b, i am looking for a bit of advice as to which power plant/exhaust is the one to go for, all suggestions welcome, thanks, Jimmy

HPI Racing has just announced that they will be releasing an aluminum tuned pipe the HPI Baja 5B. The HPI aluminum tuned pipe set delivers more power and quicker throttle response than the stock Baja 5b muffler. The large diameter aluminum header tubing flows smoothly into an expansion pipe that...

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...

New from DDM! Developed through months of extensive in-house testing and prototyping, and custom-designed for maximum RC performance, these new "Dominator" pipes for your <a href="https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/hpi-baja-5b" title="HPI Baja 5b">HPI Baja 5b</a> gas buggy will give you the power you...

You've asked for it! You got it! HPI Racing is proud to announce the #15436 Low Drag Piston and Ring Set. This set is designed to unleash even more power from the 23cc Fuelie engine. Using a narrow 0.7mm ring and corresponding piston this setup will raise peak horsepower for even more high...

New from HPI Racing for your Baja are these new Super Star Gunmetal Wheels in gunmetal! Baja 5B owners now have another way to customize their buggies. These great looking wheels will make your Baja 5B look as hardcore as it performs! Made from tough, high-impact... READ MORE

New from HPI Racing for your Baja 5B is these new Super Star Shiny Chrome Wheels! HPI Baja 5B owners now have another way to customize their buggies. These great looking wheels will make your HPI Baja 5B look as hardcore as it performs! Made from tough, high-impact nylon and... READ MORE...

Dogging your Baja? Add bigger bones! Available now from HPI Racing are Heavy Duty Drive Shafts for the HPI Baja 5B! Thicker and tougher than the stock drive shafts, these heavy... READ MORE -Michael

I've added a new video of the Baja 5B tearing up the forest in the HPI Baja 5B resources page! Enjoy! -Michael

What all HPI RACING Baja 5B owners have been waiting for! Clear body panels for personal customization! Now you can go with camouflage or your signature paint scheme and never worry about who is driving which Baja 5B in action packed moments! [ READ MORE ] -Michael

I am currently waiting for my Baja 5b to arrive. I have been reading that the stock tires wear pretty fast, so wondering what other tire options there are. Will the Duratrax Firehammer tires and wheels work? Or maybe one of the other 1/5 scale car tires on the market? I am very new to...

Xtreme Racing has manufactured a very nice line of carbon fiber parts for the new HPI Baja 5B. These parts include carbon fiber HPI Baja 5B front brace, Baja 5B carbon fiber rear brace and brake mount, Baja 5B carbon fiber motor braces, and Baja 5B carbon fiber rear shock brace (4mm). All parts...

I've posted some Baja 5B videos in the Baja 5B Resources page, the one from Xtreme RC Magazine is just plain awsome! Enjoy! -Michael

This guys make some sick stuff, check out their Baja 5b Vid. It wheelies! I am getting the pipe for my new ride that should be here next week. http://www.oneillbrothers.com/

HPI Baja 5B Resources Spark Plug Color Chart Gas/Oil Ratio Charts Baja 5B article which includes some quick specs, the Baja 5B manual and parts and a few images of the beast! Hopefully I'll add more as we go on - If anyone has any tips, mods, reviews, and so on please feel free to let me...

I've now added a Baja 5B section to our image gallery! Lets get this filled with photos! -Michael

United RC has just released a large scale RX Battery pack for the HPI Baja. The new HPI Baja 4200 RX Pack is a 3x2 hump setup with 4200mAH Sub-C NiMH batteries. United RC known for their awesome micro (1/18th) battery packs has extended their industry leading battery pack quality to other RC...

Not sure if this is new are not but even if you have seen it, it's worth seeing again,