Project: Reviving the Baja 5B

[BertR]

Looks bitchin...nice work....

+1... That is one of the coolest B's I have seen

 

[designed2survive]

Thanks guys! Just had all of those free oval stickers that DDM sends with every order and started with that. At one point I liked the fact that the color pattern fits my build and decided to carry on.

 

[designed2survive]

New engine, new design, work in progress!

Started to like the TC cage look and decided to get one. With the new design there is added weight so I decided to get an engine more powerful than the stock G320RC which was more than enough for the old configuration. But with this new configuration I'm going with something different. I also decided to use a steering servo (HS805mg) for throttle. More for braking power than acceleration.

The trusted g320 stock that's being replaced.



New chassis to accommodate the cage.



Inner chassis rails.



Outer chassis rails.

 

[designed2survive]

Using a steering servo for throttle/brake so new bigger mount.





With the cage.



Decided to make my own suspension limiting cables.

 

[BertR]

Lookin good!!! I have been thinking about getting a g32 for the 5t but talk myself out of it every time..

 

[designed2survive]

Thanks!

I hear you! The constant "do I need it, do I not" is the one that can kill me. For this project it was easy to make a decision with the added weight. Having the G320 actually gave me an idea of what the next engine should be.

 

[designed2survive]

First limiting strap. 3 more to go.

 

[designed2survive]

Little update.

 

[phreerider]

MAN ! just went through the whole read. the shorty is FULL ON SWEET AZZ unit. how did i miss this!

trench meat THE ONLY tire worth eating ! though the crushers would help out the dreaded DISCONTINUE situation. the rears all the way around, the only way to show up. asphalt/ offroad truly the king of rip and grip!

great work ! that B is supreme and the class I is gonna be deluxe !

man your swimming in awesomeness! sorry i didn't jump in earlier

 

[designed2survive]

Engine arrived. OBR Full Mod G340 Reed with High Performance Billet transfer.

 

[designed2survive]

Was expecting a 1107 carb but received a 990.

 

[designed2survive]

MAN ! just went through the whole read. the shorty is FULL ON SWEET AZZ unit. how did i miss this! trench meat THE ONLY tire worth eating ! though the crushers would help out the dreaded DISCONTINUE situation. the rears all the way around, the only way to show up. asphalt/ offroad truly the king of rip and grip!

great work ! that B is supreme and the class I is gonna be deluxe !

man your swimming in awesomeness! sorry i didn't jump in earlier

No worries! Thanks! Love the trenchers! Didn't get to put the crusher through their pace yet!

 

[Ice_2k]

Is that the 9.4hp monster? Should be a blast!

Btw, in the photo on their website, it does indeed appear with the 1107, you can probably get in touch with them and ask them to change it.

 

[designed2survive]

Is that the 9.4hp monster? Should be a blast!Btw, in the photo on their website, it does indeed appear with the 1107, you can probably get in touch with them and ask them to change it.

Thanks Ice!

It was the 9.4hp, but according to Sean it's now 9.9hp because of the High Performance BIllet transfers I had them add to it. I've send them an email, waiting for a response.

 

[designed2survive]

Since the tittle of the thread no longer matches the new configuration I have created a new thread here.

 

[marathonboats]

I agree that Btw, in the photo on their website, it does indeed appear with the 1107, you can probably get in touch with them and ask them to change it.

 

[designed2survive]

Project: Reviving the Baja 5B

I agree that Btw, in the photo on their website, it does indeed appear with the 1107, you can probably get in touch with them and ask them to change it.]

Sent the 990 back and they replaced it with a 1107.

 

[ratpower396]

oh boy obr stickers now!!!

 

[marathonboats]

oh boy obr stickers now!!! yes agree of that

 

[designed2survive]

. Love that G320!Back to original design for now with stock length chassis.