HPI Racing Baja 5T RTR
| Specifications |
| Scale: | 1/5 |
| Length: | 900 mm |
| Weight: | 27.9 pounds |
| Drivetrain: | 2WD with gear differential and slipper clutch |
| Motor: | Fuelie 26cc gasoline engine |
| Chassis: | 4mm aluminum alloy chassis |
| Suspension: | Double wishbone suspension with front and rear sway bars |
| Shock type: | VVC/HD long-travel coilover, oil-filled |
| Differential: | Aluminum alloy case |
| Transmission: | 19T drive ratio |
| Clutch: | 8000-RPM lightweight clutch |
| Brakes: | Steel/Aluminum disc brakes |
| Average retail price: | $1299.99 |
Features
If you haven't driven a fifth-scale-size R/C car, get your hands on one now. The HPI Racing Baja 5T comes either ready-to-run or you can assemble it yourself. As if you couldn't tell by looking at it, the car was inspired by the trucks that compete in the Baja 1000 race in Mexico. Power comes from a 26cc gasoline-powered engine with runtimes stretching over 45 minutes on a single tank. The high-performance clutch and new high flow muffler send the truck over 40 mph. Just like a Trophy Truck, the body of the 5T comes with a front bumper and skid plate, dirt guards, and extended roll cage. The oil filled coilovers help bring realistic travel numbers to scale.
Drive Review
This truck is big, fun and fast! The size and weight keep the vehicles suspension and maneuverability on par with that of a real race truck. Flat-out or coming out of turns, this truck moves and will shoot a good roost in your direction, so heads up! Even at top speeds the coilovers and tires never left us yearning for more traction. Running on gasoline was a blessing compared to Nitro fuel headaches. The 5T would best be suited for big open spaces where you can really let the dirt fly. With the option to purchase paddle tires for the 5T, places like Glamis and Pismo Beach would be non-stop fun.
Axial Racing AX10 Scorpion RTR
| Specifications |
| Scale: | 1/10 |
| Height: | 6.125 inches |
| Length: | 17.25 inches |
| Weight: | 3.5 pounds |
| Wheelbase: | 12.6 inches |
| Articulation: | 70 degrees |
| Ground clearance: | 3.125 inches |
| Drivetrain: | 2WD with gear differential and slipper clutch |
| Motor: | 27-turn Electric |
| Speed control: | Electronic speed control with forward and reverse |
| Gear pitch: | 48-pitch |
| Chassis: | Composite plastic and metal |
| Gear ratio: | 15:1 to 17:4 |
| Differentials: | Front - gear differential; Rear- locked (spool) |
| Transmission: | Single-speed 2.6:1 center mounted |
| Average retail price: | $249.99 |
Features
If you like comptetion R/C crawling, then this Axial car may be your ticket. Eighty to 125mm titanium nitride coated shocks offer extreme levels of articulation. A hi-torque servo up front is capable of handling larger tires and helps hold your line while rock crawling. The wheels are true bead lock wheels that require no messy glue to setup. Tires are 2.2 Rock Lizard's with an aggressive all-terrain tread. A fully locked differential gives a true 4WD feel to the Axial car. Aluminum 12mm hex hubs help reduce wheel hub stripping. Rear axle lockouts improve ground clearance over the rocks where you need it most.
Drive Review
Looking for a car that will emulate fullsize solid-axle crawling? After a day in the creek beds, the Scorpion AX10 proved to be something built by a rock crawler for a rock crawler. We threw it into rocks, gravel and sand and it kept on going. At only 3.5 pounds the car didn't have any trouble getting up and over obstacles in its way. We did find the car steered a bit head heavy, which we felt was due to the poor battery location sitting atop the chassis. A lower center of gravity would have been nice, especially during high speeds or off-camber situations. The articulation moved wonderfully over rocks and the tires had plenty of grip even in loose gravel.