RPM Baja 5B Roof Guard

[robmob]

http://rpmrcproducts.com/products/HPI/5BParts.htm#roofgard

Roof Guard for the HPI Baja 5B

If you’ve ever rolled your HPI 5B and had the spark plug push through the stock protector, you need the RPM Roof Guard. The stock spark plug protector isn’t strong enough to handle serious inverted landings, which can easily damage or break the insulator of the spark plug.

The RPM roof guard is a low profile nylon plate that incorporates a large semi-spherical shape above the spark plug, keeping the plug free from damage during those accidental upside-down excursions. By using a semi-spherical dome over the spark plug, the design is simple, yet extremely strong. With the exception of the spark plug clearance dome, we keep the rest of the roof guard as low as possible to prevent the guard from detracting from the overall aesthetical appearance of this great-looking buggy.

RPM Roof Guards for the HPI 5B are made in the USA and molded in black from our superior blend of engineering grade nylons for the utmost in strength and durability. When protecting your ride is your primary goal, RPM has you covered!

81102 Roof Guard for the Baja 5B Available 12.18.10

Suggested Retail
$15.95 ea.

 

[WoodiE]

Nice find Rob, I think I might pick one up for my SS.

 

[frickenjoey]

Nice I dig it....I need that whole set-up I think. I likes me some RPM parts!

 

[CosmosGoat]

Its ugly. I wish they would make one like the 5T piece. I like the protection/handle of the T.

 

[robmob]

In the eye of the beholder.

I think the 5T piece on top of the 5B destroys the look of the 5B.

I also don't like the looks of the RPM piece and prefer the one by Modified RC, but for the price and functionality the RPM one can't be beat.

I would actually install one my Autorcross 5B since it has a tenancy to do roof slides due to traction rolling. Expensive aluminum sliding on tarmac is not good. Cheap RPM piece is the way to go.

 

[frickenjoey]

I agree it is not the prettiest piece but like you said for the price it is darn nice Rob. There a lot of things I don't really like the looks of but still like them because of the functionality. I think my Futaba 3PKS controller is ugly....but I love the way it works.

 

[Hyster]

I wish I could afford a 5B or a 5T! :

 

[hndaman1]

they sure did not make it easy to get @ the spark plug did they?:\