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 with the BAJA.
They arent bad and are easy to fix.
1: On top of the roll cage. The cover plate (plastic) that covers the spark plug can sometimes snap the sparkplug top off if in a heavy roll over - crash. Solution - Cut a circle in the plastc cover so the rollcage dosent crush the tip of the plug.
2: The cover for the spur gears. The cover can get loose especially at the back. If anything gets in there well - goodnite Spur Gear. Carry extras!!!
Solution - Cable ties - Strap case at the front and back.
3: Metal Spur Gear Screw - Part No 94506 Page 62 of 72 of the Manual.
This screw can sometimes snap off at the head. Dont panic!
Solution - It can be fixed by removing the bell housing Part No 86490 and placing the broken screw in a vice. Turn to remove. Keep extra screws!! It happened to me on our first day driving.
4: Keep a heap of extra split pins - all sizes. You'll need them. The come of and hard to find in the dirt.
5: Keep a heap of "C Clips" - all sizes. Check you manual. Try to get a "C Clip" pliers.
6: Cable ties - all sizes.
Thats it for now - Will let you know more later - Happy Racing BAJA ROCKS
Bajas Spare Parts - Things to have extra on hand
Good to have a spare
- and no I dont work for HPI as a sales rep.
1: Part No: 85428 Spur Gear (2 Extra) 55/72
2: Part No: 85432 Spur Gear (3 Extra) 55/72
3: Part No: Z105 C Clip (Heaps) They keep your wheels on. 59/72
4: Part No: 86490 Clutch Bell (1) 52/72
5: Part No: 94500 Clutch Bell Screw (Heaps? 5) 62/72 See 3-10
6: Part No: 75106 Body Clip 6mm (Heaps 20 in a pack) 51/72
7: Part No: 6203 Body Clip 8mm (Same)
8: Part No: Z102 C Clip 3mm (Pack of 16) 49/72
9: Part No: Z103 E Clip (Pack of 16) 49/72
10: Part No: Z106 E Clip (Pack of 2 x 3) 49/72
11: Part No: Z277 C Clip (10) 49/72
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 with the BAJA.
They arent bad and are easy to fix.
1: On top of the roll cage. The cover plate (plastic) that covers the spark plug can sometimes snap the sparkplug top off if in a heavy roll over - crash. Solution - Cut a circle in the plastc cover so the rollcage dosent crush the tip of the plug.
2: The cover for the spur gears. The cover can get loose especially at the back. If anything gets in there well - goodnite Spur Gear. Carry extras!!!
Solution - Cable ties - Strap case at the front and back.
3: Metal Spur Gear Screw - Part No 94506 Page 62 of 72 of the Manual.
This screw can sometimes snap off at the head. Dont panic!
Solution - It can be fixed by removing the bell housing Part No 86490 and placing the broken screw in a vice. Turn to remove. Keep extra screws!! It happened to me on our first day driving.
4: Keep a heap of extra split pins - all sizes. You'll need them. The come of and hard to find in the dirt.
5: Keep a heap of "C Clips" - all sizes. Check you manual. Try to get a "C Clip" pliers.
6: Cable ties - all sizes.
Thats it for now - Will let you know more later - Happy Racing BAJA ROCKS
Bajas Spare Parts - Things to have extra on hand
Good to have a spare
- and no I dont work for HPI as a sales rep.
1: Part No: 85428 Spur Gear (2 Extra) 55/72
2: Part No: 85432 Spur Gear (3 Extra) 55/72
3: Part No: Z105 C Clip (Heaps) They keep your wheels on. 59/72
4: Part No: 86490 Clutch Bell (1) 52/72
5: Part No: 94500 Clutch Bell Screw (Heaps? 5) 62/72 See 3-10
6: Part No: 75106 Body Clip 6mm (Heaps 20 in a pack) 51/72
7: Part No: 6203 Body Clip 8mm (Same)
8: Part No: Z102 C Clip 3mm (Pack of 16) 49/72
9: Part No: Z103 E Clip (Pack of 16) 49/72
10: Part No: Z106 E Clip (Pack of 2 x 3) 49/72
11: Part No: Z277 C Clip (10) 49/72
