More rigid doesnt mean more durable. HPI would flex more, and would not snap as easy as the more "beafy" plastic on the Rovan. Plus the quality of the parts on the HPI is a lot higher then the Rovan. I would still buy an HPI then a knock off, but that's just me..
Liked it and subscribed 👌😄. Im going to buy a rovan q baja 36 cc. If i have any questions, i would love you to answer them, because im new to these big 1/5 scale 2 stoke rc's. Much luck and nice mustang bro
B.M. Powered do y’all have a local 1/5 Facebook page in Ohio? I was thinking about making one for Michigan and surrounding areas, I would definitely like to have some get togethers with other 1/5th scalers With social distancing of course 🤣
My 5b is so hard to launch, I have on road race tires and it still gets super squirmy at or right after launch when the clutch is engaging. I have a higher end gearing than stock (55 19) and it is still super hard to control at launch when just trying to go as fast as possible. I’m learning tho
Great comparison! I rather have more flex in the plastic like the hpi the the rovan cause if it takes a hard it it can give a little of it is stuff like rovan it will flex then snap. I have a built hpi Baja 5b
👍🏻 for the Mustang I'm a big mustang fan I just recently sold my 2015 GT premium performance pack Fully loaded mustang in the same color as yours and I miss it
Hey man.. nice video... those are not wheels shims.. those are spacers for toe in and toe out for the rear tires...stock to an adds a little toe in for offroad.. you can take those out or put more in..also the rovan does have the metal insert in the wheel its just black.... you can take a magnets to double check
just because the plastick is thicker/ more rigid does not always mean better. if its too rigid it will snap where a softer just bends. then there is differnces in plastic quality. more support and ridges in an A-arm with bad plastics woud break before an A-arm with less support and good plastics.
Weird... do you actually own, run and bash a rovan to test out your thinking or are you basing this on thin air hypothesis? You sound so certain that this rovan thicker plastic isn't up to scratch. Better to have proof before you write otherwise it's just hot air.
Great vid but i notice about the rovan they always have there tolerances off if u put a rovan parts on a hpi they dont exactly fit . To be fair u have to compare to a hpi baja 5b ss kit the one u have is like the first baja made. But for the price u cant beat rovan. i still like the hpi better just because my buddy has a rovan and had alot of probs lots of rubbing and stiff. But great vid! If you want to get into 5th scale for the price its rovan.
don't think 2.4g was out when the OG 5B came out. lets be honest the HPI will allways be better then the rovan are clones . I have had 3 HPI 2 5b 1 5t built like tanks . I just got a rovan 5T they have come a long way but I know stuff is gonna have to be upgraded. but as far as tires and shit I just buy the clone stuff . works just as good
@@BMPowered its pretty sad thou the 5th scale market used to be booming but now it just seems to be less popular. The clones helped people get in the hobby with out going bankrupt. I think rovan and Kingmotors (same company lol) have really stepped up there game from when they first come out. Just look on ebay hardly any hpi stuff but shit tons of clone stuff. Thank God for DDM lol. I really don't know what happened to hpi but they should of did something different with the baja platform instead of just rehashing the same shit over and over.
@@BMPowered to be honest I had the most fun with my baja 5bs with a big ole motor and sand paddles at the beach . but if I had to do it again I would get a losi 5T that thing was a such a please to bash and for its size it could take one hell of a beating . I think rovan makes a clone of it with a 45cc motor been hearing a lot of great things about the rovan 45cc .
the hpi is an old car rovan has just copied the design, rovan is a great value rc but the plastics are cheap and will not last as long as the hpi, however if i was to buy another 5th scale id get the rovan and put the extra money saved into better parts
Ever since I first saw the Kraken cage on it in the rcsparks video years ago I've wanted one and just recently have the time and money to get into the RC hobby and now they're hard to get😂
It may have not looked like it in the video, but it does. The HPI ALWAYS got the head start. Check this video out. It's evident. ruclips.net/video/U4-cYDeqGDU/видео.html
Hope you enjoy the video! Tell us what you think about these awesome cars! Drop a like if you want to see more videos like this!
deserve more subs great vid!
@@harveybagley814 Thank you!
this vid earned you a new subscriber!
These vids are awesome! Keep it up, you deserve more veiws
Thanks for the support!
More rigid doesnt mean more durable. HPI would flex more, and would not snap as easy as the more "beafy" plastic on the Rovan. Plus the quality of the parts on the HPI is a lot higher then the Rovan. I would still buy an HPI then a knock off, but that's just me..
I honestly bash so hard the rovan and the plastic is more durable and doesnt broke
Excellent video !!!! I see that we have similar tastes in RC and in automobiles. I ordered a Rovan Baja 5B earlier today and I also have a Mustang GT
Haha, YES!
I'm first, Amigos! Very informative video, gracias. Love the action at the ending.. Can't wait for more
You are definitely first! Thanks for the support!
Good vid bro!!.🤟🏻✌🏼
Very Good Video.! I like.! the car looks great. Greetings from Indianapolis IN.
Thanks! Love my Mustang. I have a 71 Mustang project car as well.
@@BMPowered I'll be on the lookout.
Liked it and subscribed 👌😄.
Im going to buy a rovan q baja 36 cc.
If i have any questions, i would love you to answer them, because im new to these big 1/5 scale 2 stoke rc's.
Much luck and nice mustang bro
Thanks for the like and sub! Welcome to the family. You'll have a blast with your new Q. They are alot of fun!!
Absolutely awesome 👍
Thanks for the video. Lovely video.
Thanks!
I'm very happy with my rovan it came with the oils and tools I would say its as good as the hpi
It's pretty much the same for the most part. Love Rovan.
ruclips.net/channel/UC18rb7n8HgSNXGXbovcKu7g
Rovan all day .their latest stuff is even better
So the Rovan wheels actually have better reinforcement, that have a metal insert imbedded in plastic instead of just a ring
So far, we love the Rovan. A great car for the $$! It's pretty amazing!
B.M. Powered yea I love my rovan, especially compared to my hpi
I’ve already managed to put a lot of money into my Rovan though 🤣
@@davidb8275 Oh yeah, it's easy to do! Lol
B.M. Powered do y’all have a local 1/5 Facebook page in Ohio? I was thinking about making one for Michigan and surrounding areas, I would definitely like to have some get togethers with other 1/5th scalers
With social distancing of course 🤣
@@davidb8275 I'm on some larger groups, but not sure about OH. I'll have to look. In our latest video we built a custom track and ripped!
Hi dude great video
Them 4 'shims' are actually to change the toe angle on the back 👍
Glad you enjoyed the vid! Thanks for the info!
My 5b is so hard to launch, I have on road race tires and it still gets super squirmy at or right after launch when the clutch is engaging. I have a higher end gearing than stock (55 19) and it is still super hard to control at launch when just trying to go as fast as possible. I’m learning tho
Sounds like a beast!
Great comparison! I rather have more flex in the plastic like the hpi the the rovan cause if it takes a hard it it can give a little of it is stuff like rovan it will flex then snap. I have a built hpi Baja 5b
Nice thought!
Keep up on the Baja vids not many good ones out there you put out good detailed ones!
The HPI has better plastics and it’s way stronger than it looks
Maybe.. but the Rovan is pretty tough as well. We love them both and we aren't "brand specific" as long as we are having a blast..
As long as you keep the baja's on the road they should just drive past as the mustang goes off into a guard rail or something.
Ha! 🤣🤣🤣
Great video Could u do one on a losi rovan and losi 5t. Thanks
Thanks!! If we ever pick up a Losi 5t, we will definitely do a video! Would love to compare them.
👍🏻 for the Mustang I'm a big mustang fan I just recently sold my 2015 GT premium performance pack Fully loaded mustang in the same color as yours and I miss it
Thanks! I love it!
For everyone in the comments talking about how the Rovan arms might snap..I think op should do an arm strength test.
can you swap suspension arms on hpi and rovan?
I believe you can.. All of the parts are a match from my experience with HPI and Rovan 5b.
Wow, the price is impressive.
So do i get the baja or the mustang?
Haha! Mustang easy.
Hey man.. nice video... those are not wheels shims.. those are spacers for toe in and toe out for the rear tires...stock to an adds a little toe in for offroad.. you can take those out or put more in..also the rovan does have the metal insert in the wheel its just black.... you can take a magnets to double check
Ah, good to know. Never actually used them. Thanks for the info!
just because the plastick is thicker/ more rigid does not always mean better. if its too rigid it will snap where a softer just bends. then there is differnces in plastic quality. more support and ridges in an A-arm with bad plastics woud break before an A-arm with less support and good plastics.
I agree. So far so good.
Weird... do you actually own, run and bash a rovan to test out your thinking or are you basing this on thin air hypothesis? You sound so certain that this rovan thicker plastic isn't up to scratch. Better to have proof before you write otherwise it's just hot air.
Hä, super Video, great ! So on !!!
Thanks!
Great vid but i notice about the rovan they always have there tolerances off if u put a rovan parts on a hpi they dont exactly fit . To be fair u have to compare to a hpi baja 5b ss kit the one u have is like the first baja made. But for the price u cant beat rovan. i still like the hpi better just because my buddy has a rovan and had alot of probs lots of rubbing and stiff. But great vid! If you want to get into 5th scale for the price its rovan.
Thanks for the info. From what I have read, you are right. Also, for the money, Rovan is great!
Is hpi a rip off?
If you buy any Rovan Sportier version they will add extra stuff like filters, oils etc.
Yep, we've gotten extras with most Rovan models. Love it!
The hpi 2.0 rtr would’ve been a better comparison
LOVE your videos!! I love my Daddy!
don't think 2.4g was out when the OG 5B came out. lets be honest the HPI will allways be better then the rovan are clones . I have had 3 HPI 2 5b 1 5t built like tanks . I just got a rovan 5T they have come a long way but I know stuff is gonna have to be upgraded. but as far as tires and shit I just buy the clone stuff . works just as good
You are correct. I know if the HPI was the current model, would be a better current comparison.
@@BMPowered its pretty sad thou the 5th scale market used to be booming but now it just seems to be less popular. The clones helped people get in the hobby with out going bankrupt. I think rovan and Kingmotors (same company lol) have really stepped up there game from when they first come out. Just look on ebay hardly any hpi stuff but shit tons of clone stuff. Thank God for DDM lol. I really don't know what happened to hpi but they should of did something different with the baja platform instead of just rehashing the same shit over and over.
@@bryan70546 Agreed. I'm really just getting into it. Any suggestions for the next purchase :).
@@BMPowered to be honest I had the most fun with my baja 5bs with a big ole motor and sand paddles at the beach . but if I had to do it again I would get a losi 5T that thing was a such a please to bash and for its size it could take one hell of a beating . I think rovan makes a clone of it with a 45cc motor been hearing a lot of great things about the rovan 45cc .
@@bryan70546 Awesome! Thanks!
the hpi is an old car rovan has just copied the design, rovan is a great value rc but the plastics are cheap and will not last as long as the hpi, however if i was to buy another 5th scale id get the rovan and put the extra money saved into better parts
Yeah, so far so good, but I know it will happen.
Yeah i mean, its double the price. I think hpi is just greedy and has a customer base that buys from them
Cheap i crashed alot of times and it does not rip
Is your mustang nice?
I wish! It's just a GT Premium with track pack.
@@BMPowered that’s very cool
@@Imperial_Wing Haha, no. I bought it used. Got a good deal.
@@BMPoweredoh well i like it🤷♂️
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Honestly I'm having a hard time even trying to find and buy the HPI Baja 5B
You can find them here: www.kingcobraofflorida.com/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&q=baja*+5b*&view=ls but yeah, not easily available currently.
Ever since I first saw the Kraken cage on it in the rcsparks video years ago I've wanted one and just recently have the time and money to get into the RC hobby and now they're hard to get😂
👍👍 🏁
damn... did it just annihilated the Mustang
Haha, yeah, it did. Going to get new tires soon, then rematch!
@@BMPowered awesome! I'm rooting for the mustang
@@GuyslacklusterRcReview Me too!
@@BMPowered can't wait to see the next one
Dude ....my Gran can outrun an american sports car !
I don't doubt it. I just got new tires for my mustang. I may ask for a rematch!
So that crap 36cc fake one can’t even out run an old 26cc hpi
I don't think it's crap. Especially for the price. It's a 30cc and it kicked the original HPIs butt
It may have not looked like it in the video, but it does. The HPI ALWAYS got the head start. Check this video out. It's evident. ruclips.net/video/U4-cYDeqGDU/видео.html
Rovan won 2 of 3 while the hpi always had a headstart..so the cc difference does count..
Jajajaja a rc car put the example 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I know right!!
Literally comparing old tech to newer tech. Rovan/king motor are cheap rip offs