Help with choosing a pipe

[Guest]

Like many things, it'll go on a lot easier with some lube.

 

[Chief409]

It would be nice if there was a quality, bolt on tuned pipe for the Dune Runner that doesn't hang off the side like a wart, but exhausts to the rear. I know it's a small market at this time, however aftermarket items bring in more sales. I don't feel like spending the time modding a tuned pipe built for something else that I paid darn near $200 for. I'm sure others feel the same as I do.

 

[Guest]

It's not the pipe that has to be modded, it's just a couple of pieces on the Dune Runner. You can get scratch or scuffed ones for cheap once and awhile. Like $50 range.

 

[Chief409]

Not the point. Something FOR the Dune Runner V3 is what's needed. Bring this great car into the mainstream. All my buds love the car, built like a tank, (we put a Baja next to my DR when that comment was made) easy to make adjustment's to, plenty of room are the comments I got, not to mention the price point, so get 'em hooked on the goodies and orders will come in. Not many people lay out bucks for something that isn't supported by aftermarket for basics like an exhaust upgrade, wheels and tires that do not require mods, no matter how good it is when you're talking about how expensive these are. And that was what I heard, loud and clear.

 

[Deluge]

Contact Dino at Jetpro. Usually he's willing to build what you need.

 

[Deluge]

Completely agree with RCDAD. It's not a hard install, and you don't have to mod the pipe.

 

[Guest]

Contact Dino at Jetpro. Usually he's willing to build what you need.

Agreed. The rear mount pipe, for the no longer sold TT, could be the DR pipe with minor changes by Jetpro. I'm sure they don't sell very many of the TT pipes anymore.

 

[Deluge]

This is true. He could also mod some of the other pipes he makes. Like the V2 pipe for the Baja. That would be sweet on a DR.

 

[Guest]

For Sure!

 

[Chief409]

Sent Dino an email. Hope. Hope.

 

[Deluge]

Let us know how it goes! Would be cool to see what he comes up with.

 

[Chief409]

So far a couple of emails back and forth, I gave him a link to this thread.

And, heck yea, I'll buy something that I don't need to make extensive mods to and have a rear exhaust that's a bolt in. I'm old enough to appreciate the efforts younger folks make!

 

[Guest]

Cool. Keep us posted!

 

[Deluge]

So far a couple of emails back and forth, I gave him a link to this thread.And, heck yea, I'll buy something that I don't need to make extensive mods to and have a rear exhaust that's a bolt in. I'm old enough to appreciate the efforts younger folks make!

Awesome! Hopefully it works out.

 

[blak__jak]

hey chief have you heard any more from jetpro. i'm needing a pipe for my dr also and have been reading this and all the side threads. i find myself more mixed up now than when i started. i too want something that works with an esp ported motor but don't want to remove anything like the wing or support from the rig. i've got a redcat pipe on it now that i already had but would like to replace it with something but am still unclear on what would work best. i'd jump on a plug-n-play myself.

 

[Deluge]

Check out the VRC side mounts for the Baja. They're pretty much a direct fit.

Victory RC Tuned Side-Mount Pipe for HPI Baja 5B/5T

Victory R/C "BIGBORE" Sidemount Pipe for HPI Baja 5B/5T

 

[blak__jak]

i saw that pipe and i am keeping it in mind but i was hopeing to get away with something for less than 2 bills and i really don't want a side mount though i will give in to that if it comes down to that. i'd like to keep the dr's lines for looks like they are out of the box. a rear mount without a bunch of mods is what i'm looking for but am a little mixed up on what will work but thanks for any help.

 

[Chief409]

I haven't heard any more from Jetpro, but it's still early yet. When I hear more I'll post it here.

 

[Deluge]

If Jetpro does make one, my guess is it'll go for about $180. So You'll get really close to $200, either way.

 

[Chief409]

I have an X-Can on order as an interim solution. With 5T wheels and tires now I need SOME low end pick up.

Hope Dino is following this thread. We need a good REAR pipe for the Dune Runner. I'll send him a follow up e-mail in a week or so.

And, I plan on getting one of these when the CY turns over.

http://www.oneillbrothers.com/8-2hp-full-mod-30-5cc-tr-obr-4-bolt-long-rod-reed-case-engine.html

I'll need more then a X-Can for that!