The popularity of the Team Chase Roll Cage has really blown up this past year. People all over the world are choosing to use this cage to increase the overall chassis strength of their HPI Baja 5t or 5sc. Owners also enjoy much quicker access to the vital areas of their trucks and the additional support the body gets in several important areas. The release of the BarndogAluminum Panels has propelled this “cage craze” even more and we are seeing “naked” bajas being used in racing and backyards all over the planet.
Except for a limited edition silver cage for RCX 2011 Team Chase has never offered the cage in colors. To make things simple and allow for custom colors Team Chase is now offering up a dyeable option that will be available from here on out. You’r going to need a large container that you can put the hot dye/water solution in but color pallet is now only limited by your imagination. Show us what you come up with and post a link in the comments. First person to post a link to a colored cage get their choice of a free LSN t-shirt.
It’s not often a top contender in any type of racing will give up his or her secrets to success. Let alone offer them to your for your own race car. Well Bartolone racing has done so many times over. For one he builds tuned and ported engines and second he offers up his tuned pipes he runs on his very own cars and trucks.
Check out this new product from Bartolone Racing. It’s a carburetor needle clamp that ensures your fine tuned adjustments do not go out of whack from all the intense vibration these motors have. They will work on many types of carbs on all types of large scales including the HPI Baja 5b 5t and 5sc.
The Hostile Slicks are a street and track specific tire. The tread area is very thick offering a longer life and the ability to be grooved for dust or water running.
Available in both front and rear for the 5T/SC Baja trucks in soft and medium compounds. The last 2 digits of the part number are the durometer hardness of the tire compound.
LargeScale.com has one of the the largest and most professional Large Scale compounds around. If your into racing Large Scale R/C whether is HPI Baja, MCD or any other 1/6, 1/5 or even 1/4 scale then you should consider heading out to the second anual Power Jam 2011. This weekend is filled with all types of events including many non-competitive classes that are just purely for FUN!
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To get more information or to register please go HERE.
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Tracks:
Dirt Off-Road Competition Track
Dirt Oval / Figure 8 Competition Track
Drag Strip / Pull Track (non-competition)
Dirt Off-Road Mild Track (non-competition)
Dirt Off-Road Extreme Track (non-competition)
Competition Events: (Trophies Awarded)
2wd Buggy Off-Road Race
4wd Buggy Off-Road Race
Baja 5T & 5SC Off-Road Race
Monster Truck Off-Road Race
Baja 5 EDM Dirt Oval Race
2wd Buggy Dirt Oval Figure 8 Jump Race
4wd Buggy Dirt Oval Figure 8 Jump Race
Baja 5T / 5SC Dirt Oval Figure 8 Jump Race
Exhibition Events: (open to all entrants – no additional fees)
Drag Racing – Open Friday through Sunday
Big Gas Bash – Open Friday through Sunday (non-comp. tracks only)
Dare Devil Challenge – Open Friday through Sunday (Extreme non-comp. track)
Last Man Standing – Friday evening (Extreme non-comp. track)
Long Jump – Sunday afternoon (drag strip)
Event Entry Fees:
Driver Fee $40.00 (unlimited events!)
Spectator Fee $5.00 This fee covers one entry per person with no return passes.
Spectator Event Wristband $10.00 (unlimited access to the facility during this event)
Spectators under 10 years old – FREE
Event Descriptions / Rules / Schedules:
2wd Buggy Off-Road Race – This event is to include all 2 wheel drive 1/5 or 1/6 scale gasoline powered buggies / truggies. Let’s see the HPI Baja’s and FG buggies race wheel-to-wheel.
· Engine – 23cc to 30.5cc gasoline powered only. No restrictions.
· Exhaust – No restrictions.
· Vehicle Weight – No restrictions.
· Tires – Only commercially available buggy tires. Tires may be modified & trimmed by the racer to improve performance. No metal studs or screws.
· Bumpers – No metal or sharp bumpers.
· Fuel Tank – Must use stock fuel tank. Total fuel line length may not exceed 12 inches beyond stock length. Quick fill fueling systems will be allowed.
· Event will consist of 2 qualifier rounds (10 minutes) and 1 round of mains (30 minute A-Main).
4wd Buggy Off-Road Race – This event is to include all 4 wheel drive 1/5 or 1/6 scale gasoline powered buggies / truggies. This class will be open to MCD, Redcat, FG, and other 4×4 buggies.
· Engine – 23cc to 30.5cc gasoline powered only. No restrictions.
· Exhaust – No restrictions.
· Vehicle Weight – No restrictions.
· Tires – Only commercially available buggy tires. Tires may be modified & trimmed by the racer to improve performance. No metal studs or screws.
· Bumpers – No metal or sharp bumpers.
· Fuel Tank – Must use stock fuel tank. Total fuel line length may not exceed 12 inches beyond stock length. Quick fill fueling systems will be allowed.
· Event will consist of 2 qualifier rounds (10 minutes) and 1 round of mains (20 minute A-Main).
Baja 5SC / 5T Off-Road Race – This event is to include only the HPI Baja 5SC and 5T gasoline powered racing trucks.
· Engine – 23cc to 30.5cc gasoline powered only. No restrictions.
· Exhaust – No restrictions.
· Vehicle Weight – No restrictions.
· Body – Must be stock HPI Baja 5SC, Baja 5T, or Pro-Line Trofeo body.
· Tires – Only commercially available tires that are the same size in diameter and width as the stock Baja 5SC / 5T tires and wheels. Tires may be modified & trimmed by the racer to improve performance. No metal studs or screws. Pro-Line Excavator tires will not be allowed in this class.
· Bumpers – No metal or sharp bumpers.
· Fuel Tank – Must use stock fuel tank. Total fuel line length may not exceed 12 inches beyond stock length. Quick fill fueling systems will be allowed.
· Event will consist of 2 qualifier rounds (10 minutes) and 1 round of mains (30 minute A-Main).
Monster Truck Off-Road Race – This event is to include all 1/5 or 1/6 scale gasoline powered 2wd and 4wd monster trucks.
· Engine – 23cc to 30.5cc gasoline powered only. No restrictions.
· Exhaust – No restrictions.
· Vehicle Weight – No restrictions.
· Tires – Only commercially available monster truck tires will be allowed. Monster truck tires must be at least 7 inches in diameter and at least 4 inches wide. Tires may be modified & trimmed by the racer to improve performance. No metal studs or screws.
· Bumpers – No metal or sharp bumpers.
· Fuel Tank – Must use stock fuel tank. Total fuel line length may not exceed 12 inches beyond stock length. Quick fill fueling systems will be allowed.
· Event will consist of 2 qualifier rounds (10 minutes) and 1 round of mains (20 minute A-Main).
Baja 5 EDM Dirt Oval Race – This event is to include only HPI Baja 5B’s, 5T’s, and 5SC’s fitted with an EDM (Modified) race body made by RCRC Racing. Similar bodies will require approval prior to being entered in the race. This is a high speed oval race where anything can happen.
· Engine – 23cc to 30.5cc gasoline powered only. No restrictions.
· Exhaust – No restrictions.
· Vehicle Weight – No restrictions.
· Vehicle Width – Axle Extenders and lengthened suspension arms may be used to widen the vehicle or create offset, but the overall gain in width from the chassis centerline may not exceed 1.25 inches from stock.
· Tires – Only commercially available tires. Tires may be modified & trimmed by the racer to improve performance. No metal studs or screws.
· Bumpers – No metal or sharp bumpers.
· Fuel Tank – Must use stock fuel tank. Total fuel line length may not exceed 12 inches beyond stock length. Quick fill fueling systems will be allowed.
· Event will consist of 2 qualifier rounds and 1 round of mains.
4wd Buggy Dirt Oval Figure 8 Jump Race – This event is to include all 4 wheel drive 1/5 or 1/6 scale gasoline powered buggies / truggies. In this event, the buggies will race on the oval track with a crossover in the center of the oval. There will be a ramp set-up so that the cars will jump the intersection and on-coming traffic. This will be an exciting event!
· Engine – 23cc to 30.5cc gasoline powered only. No restrictions.
· Exhaust – No restrictions.
· Vehicle Weight – No restrictions.
· Tires – Only commercially available buggy tires. Tires may be modified & trimmed by the racer to improve performance. No metal studs or screws.
· Bumpers – No metal or sharp bumpers.
· Fuel Tank – Must use stock fuel tank. Total fuel line length may not exceed 12 inches beyond stock length. Quick fill fueling systems will be allowed.
· Event will consist of 2 qualifier rounds and 1 round of mains.
Baja 5SC / 5T Dirt Oval Figure 8 Jump Race – This event is to include only the HPI Baja 5SC / 5T gasoline powered racing trucks. In this event, the trucks will race on the oval track with a crossover in the center of the oval. There will be a ramp set-up so that the cars will jump the intersection and on-coming traffic. This will be an exciting event!
· Engine – 23cc to 30.5cc gasoline powered only. No restrictions.
· Exhaust – No restrictions.
· Vehicle Weight – No restrictions.
· Body – Must be stock HPI Baja 5SC, 5T, or Pro-Line Trofeo body.
· Tires – Only commercially available tires that are the same size in diameter and width as the stock Baja 5T tires and wheels. Tires may be modified & trimmed by the racer to improve performance. No metal studs or screws. Pro-Line Excavator tires will not be allowed in this class.
· Bumpers – No metal or sharp bumpers.
· Fuel Tank – Must use stock fuel tank. Total fuel line length may not exceed 12 inches beyond stock length. Quick fill fueling systems will be allowed.
· Event will consist of 2 qualifier rounds and 1 round of mains.
Non-Competition Events
Drag Racing – Drag racing is where 2 vehicles line-up on a starting line and take off together to see which car crosses the finish line first. This event will be open to all participants and all classes. The drag strip will be shared with the sled pull track.
Sled Pull – The sled pull is to determine how much weight an individual vehicle can pull. This event will have to be planned around the WWPA Truck / Tractor Pulls, since we’ll be using their sled. This event will take place on the drag strip and is open to all participants and classes.
Big Gas Bash – This activity will be open for most of the weekend. This event will be open to all participants and all classes. This is a non-scored event that will take place on the Dirt Off-Road Mild Track. Just show-up with your car or truck and drive for as long as you want. This is a great opportunity for beginners to learn to drive with other vehicles on a track and for leisure drivers to enjoy themselves without the pressures of racing.
Dare Devil Challenge – This activity will be open for most of the weekend. This event is available to all participants and all classes. This is a non-scored event that will take place on the Dirt Off-Road Extreme Track. Just show-up with your car or truck and challenge your skills for as long as you want. Even the most seasoned driver will find this course challenging. This event will attract extreme bashers and those who want to test the durability of their vehicles. If you like high-flying jumps and major obstacles, then this is your calling.
Long Jump – This is the grand finale for obvious reasons. This is where the participants will go all out for bragging rights by attempting to launch their vehicles the longest distance. This event will be open to all participants and all classes. This event will take place on the Drag Strip.
So would you do it? Drive your HPI baja or FG with your iPhone? How about your plane or helicopter? If you had this cool gadget would you at least attempt to drive you Large Scale R/C with it? I know I would and LSN has one on its way so we can review it and take our shop HPI Baja 5sc out for spin.
So what is it? It’s an iPhly. Simply put it’s a device that allows you to plug in a 2.4 transmitter pack and use your iphone to operate just about anything R/C. Pretty cool huh? This project was funded in part by a very intriguing site called KickStart and you can read more about that HERE.
The iPhly will be for sale on the RC4WD website and possibly by other dealers soon. For now you can put your name on a waiting list HERE.
One of the many cool features of the new RCLargeScale.com website is its Classifieds section. It’s not a popular feature yet but we expect it to be over time. TGN wants to start it off by offering some one of kind deals on items that are anything from display items, returns, opened box, discontinued etc. Take a look at our current offerings HERE.
Or if you have some items yourself then consider spending a little time and get some items listed. There are several option on how you can get items listed and we encourage you to try it out.
How about this, first person to list two new items in the classifieds and post a link in our comments section gets a LSN t-shirt of your preferred size. Go get some parts listed!
We all got the first glance of the OBR Twin back at Dunetoberfest 2010. The Oneill Brothers Racing Twin 50.8cc engine kit for your HPI Baja was amazing to watch (and listen too) in action. Since then the kit has been the talk of the town and has caused a good amount of interest in possible production units. Well they are finally ready and availableHERE.
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A lof R&D and manufacture collaboration has gone into this kit and it’s important to point this out that while this motor may not be for everyone, it’s this type of inovation and dedication to large scale that keeps it in the forefront of the R/C industry. It’s why our niche part of this hobby is so exciting and interesting to keep track of. So THANK YOU OBR!
Our friends at DarkSoul Racing have started a new large scale HPI build. They are taking a brand new HPI Racing Baja 5b SS and turning into a Road Racing Machine. Dark Soul is documenting the entire process part by part and sharing it with the world. You can go to RCLargeScale.com and see the images and details about why they are choosing one part over another and also get some good tuning tips for on-road use.
We don’t see an excess of information for on-road HPI baja, 5b, 5t or 5sc so this is why we decided to point this one out to you. You also don’t see many people going as in depth as they are with all the details. So for that we thank you DarkSoul.
Craftwerks-RC is at it again. They have announced a couple new items for you baja fanatics.
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First up is the new and highly requested extended side rail body pins for the HPI baja 5t and 5sc. These pins are made longer so the user has options to widen the body position and also allows for users to have that small amount of pin extending into the inside of the chassis to support aftermarket pipes like the LunaTik Rabid pipe or the KRD 60 pipe. These and the original standard lengths units are now sold in sets of 2 for various types of set-ups.
Next up is the Craftwerks-RC V2 replacement screws for the V2 titanium layshaft for the HPI Baja. If your not running the Craftwerks-RC titanium layshaft you should be and if you are then you should pick up a couple spare screws. Get more details HERE.
TGN also has the V1 layshaft screws back in stock, get those HERE. Special thanks to Craftwerks-RC for supporting its customers with their older products. Way to go!
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If you have questions or want to share you thoughts on these products you can do that HERE.
Turtle Racing has come to the rescue on all the issues we struggle with daily on our stubborn pull starts. Whether you have an r/c boat, FG, MCD, HPI Baja or Redcat it does not matter, we all have had to replace these expensive pull starts many times over. Well read below what Turtle Racing has done to help dramaticly reduce your troubles.
Available NOW as a pre-order from TGN. Check them out HERE!
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This is the Turtle Racing Pull start for all 1/5 scale applications, MCD, Redcat, FG & Baja.
Turtle Racing has designed & manufactured this Pull Start to greatly reduce the problems starting your Zen/CY motors. We started with a very heavy duty rope, then we added a double sealed bearing to the Spool. The bearing helped tremendously, no more plastic on plastic friction. We then modified the aluminum spawl, polished it and Teflon Plated it. We designed the housing for proper venting while not allowing debris to enter.
For all 1/4, 1/5, 1/6 Scale, Zen/CY 23cc-30.5cc applications.
NOTE:
All of the internals are wear items so we will have Rebuild kits available.
Our standard warranty on these will only apply to the housing. We can’t
warranty wear items.
Hostile Steet Slicks for the HPI Baja 5t and 5SC
