Back in 2008, HPI held their first ever 1/5 scale Nationals at Milestone Motorcycle Park in Riverside, CA. At that time I knew about the 1/5 scale cars but didn’t have one, hadn’t driven one and wasn’t in the market for one. I was, however, hanging out quite a bit with the HPI crew at …

The post Tony Phalen’s 2008 HPI Nationals Winning HPI 5B appeared first on CompetitionX.

Question: Hi Doc- Can I use a Spektrum DX2E and SRS4200 (AVC) Receiver on my HPI Baja 5B? I was thinking it might make it alot easier to drive. Thanks for your help! Kudin Answer: Hi Kudin, HPI’s Baja 5B has been around a long time and it’s one of the coolest 1:5th scale buggies …

The post HPI 5B AVC (or DBox-2) appeared first on CompetitionX.

Question: Hi Doctor- I have a HPI Baja 5B and am currently racing it in any race I can find. I have been having a problem with the steering returning to center. I have checked the battery and recharged it with no change. The servo has been changed with a Savox SV-0236MG “Super Torque” Steel …

The post Sticky HPI 5B Steering appeared first on CompetitionX.

Vertigo Performance has released a cool new product for all you HPI 5B, 5T and 5SC owners. This new clutch carrier allows you ‘easy access’ to the clutch in order to change the spring, shoes or even the bell housing itself, all in the span of about 1 minute. I helped test the prototype of …

The post Vertigo Performance Easy-Access Clutch Carrier for HPI Baja 5B, 5T, 5SC appeared first on CompetitionX.

New from HPI is the high performance SFL-30MG Digital Servo that is perfect for use on the steering of HPI Baja trucks and buggies. The SFL-30MG digital servo offers precision steering movements, and is compatible with all radio systems on the market today, including high-speed systems. This servo has a high-output heavy duty motor which …

The post HPI Baja 5B/5T Digital FET High-Torque Servo appeared first on CompetitionX.

With a sleek gunmetal or black color schemes, the Baja 5B buggy has an all-new look that is sleeker, modern and totally unique! The new pre-painted body has all the hallmarks of an instant classic, while underneath our designers have been busy with the details of a brand new engine! The new engine has all …

The post HPI Baja 5B 2013 appeared first on CompetitionX.

The Baja 5B Flux takes the stage as another large-scale release for HPI in 2012! This super-powerful, super-quick buggy can hit easily hit nearly 100km/h (60mph) with 8S power and a 780Kv motor! The conversion to electric is designed completely by HPI designers and fits the proven Castle large scale electronics. All you have to …

The post HPI Baja 5B Flux RTR appeared first on CompetitionX.