Rovan Baja 5b

[Tunedfrog]

I hate a long shipping period that's a deal breaker for me.

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

I hate a long shipping period that's a deal breaker for me.

I’ve been using AliExpress for about 2 years now. I’m fairly confident that I’ll get the item I paid for. If I don’t, then I’m completely confident that AliExpress will refund my money. I pay for VIP membership which gives me extra buyer protection and additional discounts. Also have a history of a lot of purchases which helps win cases in your favor. Have yet to have any problems with refunds, but all it takes is once lol

 

[Greywolf74]

I’ve been using AliExpress for about 2 years now. I’m fairly confident that I’ll get the item I paid for. If I don’t, then I’m completely confident that AliExpress will refund my money. I pay for VIP membership which gives me extra buyer protection and additional discounts. Also have a history of a lot of purchases which helps win cases in your favor. Have yet to have any problems with refunds, but all it takes is once lol

I'm about 2 seconds away from pulling the trigger myself!

 

[luke66]

Been 6 minutes, go get it!

 

[Doom!]

So far I've had good luck with AliExpress. Of course I've had good luck with Ebay and Amazon too.

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

These deals seem to be all over and this seller has a couple different ones listed. If everything works out there’s likely to be another $40 off coupon around Christmas time if you guys want one. I’ll be the Guinea pig for this one lol

 

[Lukedavis]

These deals seem to be all over and this seller has a couple different ones listed. If everything works out there’s likely to be another $40 off coupon around Christmas time if you guys want one. I’ll be the Guinea pig for this one lol

Thanks man! I’ve been wanting one for a while so this might be the time to finally get one!

 

[luke66]

No, don't do it! resist the urge!!!

 

[Lukedavis]

Man, I think I’m gonna get one. Is there an extended arm kid for them? I really like the look of them and for the price how can I not buy one? I would just like for it to be wider. Would my best bet be to get hex extenders to not break the bank? I’m thinking the 30.5cc one in black. I could get some street tires for it too.

 

[luke66]

Resistttttttt!

You need a Kraton. lol

 

[Tunedfrog]

Man, I think I’m gonna get one. Is there an extended arm kid for them? I really like the look of them and for the price how can I not buy one? I would just like for it to be wider. Would my best bet be to get hex extenders to not break the bank? I’m thinking the 30.5cc one in black. I could get some street tires for it too.

Yes you can get either extended arms kit or the extended hubs. I have the hubs on my first 5b.
My custom built I had aluminum extended arms. They looked great but very heavy.

 

[Lukedavis]

Yes you can get either extended arms kit or the extended hubs. I have the hubs on my first 5b.
My custom built I had aluminum extended arms. They looked great but very heavy.

Would the hubs keep it more durable?

 

[Tunedfrog]

Yes, if you are running in rougher terrain. I run at the sand dunes and never had a problem without the hubs.

 

[Lukedavis]

Yes, if you are running in rougher terrain. I run at the sand dunes and never had a problem without the hubs.

Do they do good in the sand?

 

[Tunedfrog]

That's where I run them so yes. I've ran them at the motorcycle park but too many rocks around so I keep it on the sand.
Tons of parts at Rovan RC and Fearless RC , same company. He is out of NYC so shipping doesn't take too long.

 

[Lukedavis]

That's where I run them so yes. I've ran them at the motorcycle park but too many rocks around so I keep it on the sand.

do you think they would do good on the street with street wheels?

also, would people get mad for driving it on the beach?

 

[Tunedfrog]

To be honest, you would have to ask the authorities at where the beach is, I have no clue.
They are loud so I'm guessing no.
I've run them on the street but I don't like to, I don't want to find out what it would cost me if I hit somebody or a vehicle.
VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE A REMOTE KILL SWITCH.
I wouldn't run it on the road if I were you. Thats a 50lbs. rocket that will take somebody out at the ankles.
@cbaker65 runs his King Motor Baja5b on the street but not sure what kind of tires he runs.

I run all terrain on my green machine and a set of sand paddles on my custom 5b.
I haven't run the custom since installing the shorty kit yet nor the sand paddle.
I had aluminum extended a-arms on it but it was way too heavy and slow.
I have a 30.5cc on my green machine and 36cc on my custom. Both have the shorty kit installed.
A must if you want killer wheelies.
My health went to crap and my lungs can't handle packing out to my truck anymore.

 

[Lukedavis]

@Tunedfrog If you want to go balls to the walls and drop close to $3k, you can convert your baja to a twin cylinder with a taylor rc engine and the rovan dual engine mounting kit.

 

[Tunedfrog]

@Tunedfrog If you want to go balls to the walls and drop close to $3k, you can convert your baja to a twin cylinder with a taylor rc engine and the rovan dual engine mounting kit.

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Trust me, I've checked out all the available options.
I would stay with a Taylor 35 billet reed engine.

 

[Greywolf74]

Trust me, I've checked out all the available options.
I would stay with a Taylor 35 billet reed engine.

Why is that TP? This has me interested as I'm seriously thinking of picking up a 5B and I'm sure I wont want the stock engine.