Hi All,
Been reading these forums for awhile etc, so first up just wanted to say thank s to everyone that contributes; makes it a hell of alot easier for us noobs.
Also happy Aussie day everyone!
Now, onto the good stuff. A mate of mine just got himself a Baja SS (which I helped build) and man, the thing is AWESOME. I've wanted one for ages, but the price has scared me away but now that he has one............
The next biggest car I have is a Revo, and it looks like a stunted baby next to the Baja .
I already race nitros at BDR - http://users.bigpond.net.au/bigfix/index.html so I'm definitely interested in racing the thing.
Now, questions:
1. My main problem is cash. I see that there is the normal 5b version as well as the 5b SS. Now, in order to be competitive, (or just have more fun) is it worth the extra dosh to get the SS version, or can I get the vanilla version and commence hopping it up? There are a couple of places, including the dreaded fleabay selling the vanilla Baja's for like $600 or so.
Link:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-1-5-Mass...yZ118229QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The price for that Baja seems way too good to be true, but it appears to be a genuine product, so if anyone can tell me its not, please do so! The guy has decent feedback, and he's sold a few Baja's before, all for between $550 and $600.
2. What are the differences between the vanilla Baja and the SS? Is there a list anywhere? The reason I ask is because it might be more cost effective to get a vanilla baja and then buy the different upgrade parts that are on the SS. Also, this would give me some spares in case any of those bits break. Maybe I should change "in case" to "when" or "inevitably" hehe.
3. Apart from the place I read about behind Australia Zoo, is there anywhere in Brissy/Gold coast where we can actually race these things? They'd be way to big for the track I normally use.
4. With regard to hop ups, I gather that the basics I would need are air filter and pull start covers, rear axle extenders, a phatdaddy rear shock brace, a better pipe, and maybe a front disk brake kit. Am I on the right track here and if so/no so what should I be adding or removing from my list?
Anyway thanks for any help in advance guys!
-Sid
Been reading these forums for awhile etc, so first up just wanted to say thank s to everyone that contributes; makes it a hell of alot easier for us noobs.
Also happy Aussie day everyone!
Now, onto the good stuff. A mate of mine just got himself a Baja SS (which I helped build) and man, the thing is AWESOME. I've wanted one for ages, but the price has scared me away but now that he has one............
The next biggest car I have is a Revo, and it looks like a stunted baby next to the Baja .
I already race nitros at BDR - http://users.bigpond.net.au/bigfix/index.html so I'm definitely interested in racing the thing.
Now, questions:
1. My main problem is cash. I see that there is the normal 5b version as well as the 5b SS. Now, in order to be competitive, (or just have more fun) is it worth the extra dosh to get the SS version, or can I get the vanilla version and commence hopping it up? There are a couple of places, including the dreaded fleabay selling the vanilla Baja's for like $600 or so.
Link:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-1-5-Mass...yZ118229QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The price for that Baja seems way too good to be true, but it appears to be a genuine product, so if anyone can tell me its not, please do so! The guy has decent feedback, and he's sold a few Baja's before, all for between $550 and $600.
2. What are the differences between the vanilla Baja and the SS? Is there a list anywhere? The reason I ask is because it might be more cost effective to get a vanilla baja and then buy the different upgrade parts that are on the SS. Also, this would give me some spares in case any of those bits break. Maybe I should change "in case" to "when" or "inevitably" hehe.
3. Apart from the place I read about behind Australia Zoo, is there anywhere in Brissy/Gold coast where we can actually race these things? They'd be way to big for the track I normally use.
4. With regard to hop ups, I gather that the basics I would need are air filter and pull start covers, rear axle extenders, a phatdaddy rear shock brace, a better pipe, and maybe a front disk brake kit. Am I on the right track here and if so/no so what should I be adding or removing from my list?
Anyway thanks for any help in advance guys!
-Sid