August 2008
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Going on Hiatus...
Since life is getting in the way, I’ve decided to put Project Blindside on hiatus for a while. How long? I’ll be getting back to it by the beginning of Winter.
I’ll still be making posts on a semi-regular basis just not about the project itself…
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Participate...
I wanted to do something a little different for this space. Instead of just posting my experiences of running an HPI Baja 5b, I want everyone who reads this tumblr to have the chance to share their thoughts as well. To encourage that, I just finished adding a comment system so anyone can leave their thoughts on everything that’s posted here.
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First-Run Checklist
I figured that it would be a good idea to share this checklist for those people that are just getting their bajas. I have learned alot in a short amount of time thanks to my hobby shop’s owner and the fine folks over at the HPI Baja Forum.
What follows is a compiled list of hints, tips, and do’s and dont’s gathered from experienced 5b owners.
* Check each screw to make sure it...
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Helpful links for Baja 5b owners
In my pursuit of gaining as much knowledge as possible about hopping-up my Baja 5b, I have come across a few key online communities that offer tons of information and help.
HPI Baja Forum - Awesome community of Baja 5b addicts who are always more than willing to help a fellow 5b owner out. There is tons of info on everything from engines and exhaust to tires and wheels. This should definitely be...
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Introducing "Project Blindside"
Now that I’ve run my 5b through it’s paces and have had as much fun as I could with a bone-stock buggy, I have decided to lay out my plans for what I’m calling Project “Blindside”.
The following is a run down of the intial hop-ups and mods I currently have planned. There will, of course, be changes and additions to this list as the project moves forward. Any...
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Object of my bashing obsession...
Seeing as how this blog will chronicle my penchant for r/c bashing, and this is my first entry, I figured that I would share which r/c vehicle will be my main focus from here on out.
The ultimate in large-scale buggy performance, HPI’s Baja 5b is a r/c bashing enthusiast’s dream come true. With the potential for absolutely insane performance, this gas-powered beast will leave a...