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I'd say check out Robs site. Those members have that baja nailed.
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You thinking of picking one up?
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You thinking of picking one up?
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Ya I got one. I guess some of the first upgrades are metal gears in the steering servo as you will destroy them, then a clutch upgrade and a TGN pipe which is absolutely awsome http://www.teamgonads.com/Merchant2...OD&Product_Code=4995&Category_Code=hpiexhaust the stock radio has a few bugs in the factory fail safe, there are also some upgraded carbs which are available and make a nice difference.
If you don't want to spend the money of a pipe heres a trick: Take the extended stinger piece off and totally guy the stock pipe it is a dramatic improvement but not near what the TGN one is. The stock rear tires rip fairly easily there is a good set of rear tires out there which are made from hostile hobbies which is a great link for parts http://www.hostilehobby.com/ You will be amazed with these tires as they wear very well and have lots of traction.
I guess the next step is a DDM motor which there are may different sizes and most of them will make you lift the tires with eaz.
Make sure to use a good quality 2-cycle oil like a moto-cross oil.
Anyhow I hope this helps some. I run all these parts listed above except for the DDM engine which is next on the list but this thing runs like a bandit. I have played around with alot of other parts and have come to a conclusion that these are best suited for me. LOL Enjoy they are a blast and very easy as there is very little tunning and very easy to run and much cheaper on fuel.
If you don't want to spend the money of a pipe heres a trick: Take the extended stinger piece off and totally guy the stock pipe it is a dramatic improvement but not near what the TGN one is. The stock rear tires rip fairly easily there is a good set of rear tires out there which are made from hostile hobbies which is a great link for parts http://www.hostilehobby.com/ You will be amazed with these tires as they wear very well and have lots of traction.
I guess the next step is a DDM motor which there are may different sizes and most of them will make you lift the tires with eaz.
Make sure to use a good quality 2-cycle oil like a moto-cross oil.
Anyhow I hope this helps some. I run all these parts listed above except for the DDM engine which is next on the list but this thing runs like a bandit. I have played around with alot of other parts and have come to a conclusion that these are best suited for me. LOL Enjoy they are a blast and very easy as there is very little tunning and very easy to run and much cheaper on fuel.
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I never had a problem with the stock remote but did change it almost right away with the Futaba 2.4Ghz 3PM remote, but have read that many people have had issues with the stocker. I am actually using the stock radio on my Racer savage at the moment because I'm just building it and playing around but need to buy another 3PM radio so I have another for this truck and the rest of them.
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How much quicker are the Baja's compared to the Savage?
Lifter you must have been real good to santa for him to be bringing you that.
Lifter you must have been real good to santa for him to be bringing you that.
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Stock they are about the same, they are a little more stable at top speed than the savage.
