My FG 4WD Baja Competition

[highwaystar]

I got this rig from Ted at Dark Soul. To say he gave me a "deal" is an understatement. I have yet to get it on the track, but I have put a little fuel through it. This car is so solid. I have never owned a 5th scale that tracks as nicely as this one.

Here is a run down of what it is running.

-DS billet case
-DS 4b shell
-Zen Marine cylinder
-Walbro 813
-Hitec 5745 x2 Steering
-Hitec 5645 x2 Throttle/brakes
-RamTech FG to HPI wheel adapters
-4 Proline Trencher tires
-4 HPI gun metal grey T wheels
-DS red Mini Wave aluminum beadlocks
-DS red Nautical Star wheel nuts
-Killer RC Killer Kable

[robmob]

Looks sweet.

I like the stealth driver.

[DarkSoul Racing]

I forgot how sick that looks with the T tires and wheels......... man, I think I want it back now


But of course I kid, but what I DO WANT is one of the MCD ralley cars, those are bad ass..... I really hate myself now.

[highwaystar]

That new MCD is very nice. I haven't seen one run yet, but it looks like a very well thought out car.If it runs anything like the RR V4, it will be wicked. MCD is making big waves these days.

Hey aren't we supposed be talking FG?

[estrellainc]

that baja is lighter than epected for an alloy monster.
i should have ran it when you asked me.


are you racing the FG?

[highwaystar]

I plan on using both the FG and the new SS for track purposes.

[estrellainc]

i'd race ya!... the winner buys a pizza .

[highwaystar]

Originally Posted by estrellainc

i'd race ya!... the winner buys a pizza .

As long as we are on dirt, you are on. I like pizza you better bring two wallets.



But if you are talking about that straight line racing.... I don't want anything to do with your car.

[estrellainc]

are u thinkin about takin the FG out for a drive?

[highwaystar]

Thinking... Yes,But with the weather we have had, today isn't the day....
Looker2756's air boat is better suited to these conditions.
We are getting closer though.

[looker2756]

That is one Amazing car ! I know that Ted did put some great work into it & made it look even better too, with the cool wheels & tires. Now I just can't wait to see it on a race track. Highway's healing time has been well spent as well, so this FG & his new BAJA are both looking good & nearly RTR ( Ready To Race )

[highwaystar]

I had the FG out today for a drive. It was a blast to drive. The run got cut a little short due to a broken universal shaft. I would like to get a one way front diff for it when I replace the drive shaft.

[looker2756]

First ever FG comp. I've been around running. Very cool ! I look forward to when it's fixed, cause then it will get to show it's self on the track. Can't wait to see that. What a Cool car though, So smooth, & with FG pipe even quiet. Bummer it snapped the drive, but it was running Very well !!

[TGNman]

That DOES look good with those T tires. Not a fan with stock tires but this looks cool for sure.

Ted has too many toys. What else you getting rid of? I'll take it! ;)

Mark Hull
TGN

[wookiee528]

Originally Posted by TGNman

That DOES look good with those T tires. Not a fan with stock tires but this looks cool for sure.

Ted has too many toys. What else you getting rid of? I'll take it! ;)

Mark Hull
TGN

Have you fixed the rear-end rear lower hinge pin holder on your Baja yet?

[TGNman]

Originally Posted by wookiee528

Have you fixed the rear-end rear lower hinge pin holder on your Baja yet?

HAHA, just recently. ;)

My same dune car I have had since the first Dunetoberfest is still my main car, its the one in this video:

YouTube - Bizeta 40 cc rcx 2011

YouTube - Bizeta 40 cc rcx 2011

now running the BZM-Micro 40cc. Just for testing purpose though...

To say its "been around" is an understatement.

Mark Hull
TGN

[pitdawg47]

Originally Posted by highwaystar

I got this rig from Ted at Dark Soul. To say he gave me a "deal" is an understatement. I have yet to get it on the track, but I have put a little fuel through it. This car is so solid. I have never owned a 5th scale that tracks as nicely as this one.

Here is a run down of what it is running.

-DS billet case
-DS 4b shell
-Zen Marine cylinder
-Walbro 813
-Hitec 5745 x2 Steering
-Hitec 5645 x2 Throttle/brakes
-RamTech FG to HPI wheel adapters
-4 Proline Trencher tires
-4 HPI gun metal grey T wheels
-DS red Mini Wave aluminum beadlocks
-DS red Nautical Star wheel nuts
-Killer RC Killer Kable

Looks weird with the 5T wheels! i better handles better huhh..

[highwaystar]

That FG is one of the best handling machines I have ever owned. The only issue I have had with the Trenchers is the amount of side bite they have. Thay are great on loose dirt but really dig in in high traction surfaces.

Maybe a set of Pitdawg windows would make it less wierd. LOL I should get with you on making a pattern for these cars.I would like to put windows on it.

[highwaystar]

Well, I just found a place to get my front universal shaft. I can't wait to get this beast up and going again. I am just glad it will be fixed before the race at Power Jam. I am going to take the opportunity to tear it down and go through it with a Torx driver and some Fast Eddy thread lock. I may try to get a front one way diff too.

[arthurdaley]

I run one of these and would like some windows on it, as I had to remove the driver figure, to clear the Samba header pipe,
it looks a bit strange not having it in the cockpit. I also cut the body round the fuel cap the same as the race Bajas have it, so I do not have to remove any of the body for refueling.
It has made it easier to remove the body, and not having to remove the front cage everytime,
I used two HPI side rear pod pins and R clips for the front instead of the nuts and bolts to keep it together.