Mine just arrived today 😃 it is awesome 👍 can’t wait to drive it! Charging the battery as im writting this. Thanks heaps Hobbies Direct, it ls been great dealing with you guys.
I'm pretty sure this was aimed at me... 😄😄😄😄😄😄 Got one 2 weeks ago... already drowned it, rebuilt it and had heaps of fun! Be lost without @hobbiesdirect And now I know what the toe shims are! 😁 And make sure you dont get full throttle runaway into a swamp 🤣😂😭😭😭
This video is awesome. Thank you. Its a big help for me and all another begginer "im a begginer in 1/5-petrol rc type" and this video is a big help ans answers for my questions. Thank you and have a great year 👏
Hi Aaron, cool video that really helped me! I was wondering if we could use a fuel which has an octane rating of 98RON or higher because in my country we have Shell VPower which is 99RON and we also have 100RON. I would like to know if it is safe to run the engine with those fuels. Thanks!
I see, but my country has banned ethanol fuels to be sold in stations so my country has ethanol free gas from 95RON (regular) to 100RON. should I still go for it? I know this car needs a minimum of 91RON but I just want to try a higher octane fuel and see if it runs differently. Thanks!
@@cpmagic6454 You can try it, it won't hurt anything. But it likely won't be any better; fuel quality is more important than a higher octane rating for these engines.
So cool! What a great video ❤. I have a question, Can I break in, my Roavan baja 5b 29cc in one go!, Before my battery dies?, its a HPI Battery 6.0v 4300mah 25.8wh. I have no idea how long that battery last before hitting 0%
Hi, I followed your video step by step on my new baja, it started running for about 10 seconds then cut out, should I repeat the choke on choke off again? I just don't want to flood it
Hello. Is there a difference between Fully synthetic oil and Synthetic based oil? What would happen if I used mineral oil instead. All the 3 types of oil are offered by Shell in my country.
You'd have to look up an in depth video for the actual differences, but basically if an engine manufacturer specifies synthetic oil, that's what you have to use. 2-stroke engines have super-high rpms compared to 4-stroke, and if there isn't enough lubrication parts wear more rapidly and can fail, and fail more destructively.
I see, which one would you personally recommend/use Shell semi synthetic (affordable and abundant) or Castrol 2T fully synthetic (expensive and hard to get)
Really depends on the individual servo, but personally, Shell. Overall though it's better to go for newly built stations with less corrosion in the systems, and busier stations that get refilled more regularly. All that said - the Rovan probably won't tell the difference either way.
Hi Aaron, would it be ok to use Shell Advance VSX synthetic based oil as Shell does not sell a fully synthetic 2 stroke oil in my country. p.s fully synthetic 2T oil is very hard to find in my country, it can only be bought online for an expensive price.
I’m very important question and can you please someone answer? I just got my. Hpi Baja 5b today. And I was wondering, do you have to break in the engine? Is it required to do it or can I just drive it right away? Got confused and I didn’t read anything about breaking in the engine ready to run so can someone please answer I need help
You only have to break in the engine if you want it to last haha. It's not technically 100% necessary, but for the reasons outlined in this video, it's a really really good idea.
@@HobbiesDirect ok yeah i did break it in a bit I flowed the instructions and I think it is ok but when I first got it it would not start and I was trying to get it to start and I did a bunch of things and then all I needed to do was adjust the carburetor lol I even called customer service but they did not tell me nobody told me lol
As long as it's a high performance fully synthetic 2-stroke oil, like what you'd put in a motorbike (not what you'd put in a lawnmower) you can use any brand you like 🙂
@@HobbiesDirect yes I gave it 2-3 high revs but not that high any higher I think I might be messing something up it is a baha 5t 32cc first start up soon I will start up again warm the engine in .. 1/5 scale perfect start
@@HobbiesDirect the 2 screws by the carb looks like this \ / so I’m not sure if that is got to do with it , it sounded abit on the high rev side I think but it was calm enough to keep running
250ml of oil in 1 litre of petrol (1000ml) is a ratio of 4:1, (or 1000 : 250, if that's easier to understand). The correct ratio, as in the video, is 25:1, which is 1 litre of petrol with 40ml of oil. Use 200ml of oil for making 5 litres of fuel.
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Also check under the stop button cover that the button isn't stuck. Can happen, and makes you think it wont start.
Great tip!
My stop button hung in would not start
Just pull the plug cap off and put your finger in it. Pull starter
LoL I love it in the late 80s we built RC cars from weed eater motors and people thought we were crazy and here they are... too good
As always a clear, concise and easy to follow video. Great job
Thanks! Hope it was useful :-)
Mine just arrived today 😃 it is awesome 👍 can’t wait to drive it! Charging the battery as im writting this. Thanks heaps Hobbies Direct, it ls been great dealing with you guys.
Enjoy!
@@HobbiesDirect Thank you! Its awesome 😁
Do you know where i can take it for service? Mine wont start
Any good hobby shop or small engine mechanic should be able to help.@@witch4235
@HobbiesDirect thanks a lot. Can u please tell me what gas oil ratio you use?
Great video! This quick start guide for the Baja 5B is a fantastic resource.
Looking forward to seeing how these tips enhance the build process. 👍😊
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video production! Explanation and visuals are spot on 👍
Thanks! Hope the video was helpful 🙂
I'm pretty sure this was aimed at me... 😄😄😄😄😄😄
Got one 2 weeks ago... already drowned it, rebuilt it and had heaps of fun!
Be lost without @hobbiesdirect
And now I know what the toe shims are! 😁
And make sure you dont get full throttle runaway into a swamp 🤣😂😭😭😭
Haha it's been in the pipeline for a while, but glad it helped!
Bashfest next weekend (24th) three day 1/5th scale event for bashing/racing/camping etc if you're in the UK.
Let us know how it went!
It's a over priced event driving around in a circle very entertaining
@@bradleymilton9372 You've obviously never been! 😅
This video is awesome. Thank you. Its a big help for me and all another begginer "im a begginer in 1/5-petrol rc type" and this video is a big help ans answers for my questions. Thank you and have a great year 👏
So glad to hear this! That's exactly why this video was made 😀
What’s the best temp for engine break in before shutting off for a cool down
Good video mate thanks,
Hi Aaron, cool video that really helped me! I was wondering if we could use a fuel which has an octane rating of 98RON or higher because in my country we have Shell VPower which is 99RON and we also have 100RON. I would like to know if it is safe to run the engine with those fuels. Thanks!
A lot of those higher-octane fuels have a high ethanol content, which is not something the Rovan engine and fuel system likes; stick to regular.
I see, but my country has banned ethanol fuels to be sold in stations so my country has ethanol free gas from 95RON (regular) to 100RON. should I still go for it? I know this car needs a minimum of 91RON but I just want to try a higher octane fuel and see if it runs differently. Thanks!
@@cpmagic6454 You can try it, it won't hurt anything. But it likely won't be any better; fuel quality is more important than a higher octane rating for these engines.
@@HobbiesDirect I see, thanks so much for the reply Aaron!
@@cpmagic6454 No worries! 🙂
I love your Video very simple and easy. Thank you keep up the great work your doing
Nice! Happy to help!
Now that the real HPI has started production for the Baja 5B again you should buy that instead of this clone, HPI quality is way better.
So cool! What a great video ❤. I have a question,
Can I break in, my Roavan baja 5b 29cc in one go!, Before my battery dies?, its a HPI Battery 6.0v 4300mah 25.8wh. I have no idea how long that battery last before hitting 0%
As long as the battery is in good condition, you should get a good couple of hours out of that battery - easy enough run time to do break in 🙂
🙏🏻 Thank you so much ❤,
Cool Buggies hope ya got deep pockets peeps lol
Thanks for the video.
You're welcome! 😀
Nice vid.
Thanks!
I wonder why the fuel goes off in the tank but not if you remove it. What’s the difference?
It will still go off in the tank, but not as slow as the container. You mostly remove it so that it doesn't go bad in the tank and gunk stuff up.
Still can’t believe I got 2 of these for $110 and they run and complete and spares
Bargain!
Because they were stolen. That's the only way.
Used? And where lol, wanting to get into gas and this is one of the most affordible options for large scale.
Did you no oil up the diff and fill the shocks before you used the buggy
They are filled from the factory; what you get in the box is just spares :-)
Hi, I followed your video step by step on my new baja, it started running for about 10 seconds then cut out, should I repeat the choke on choke off again? I just don't want to flood it
You should be able to just pull start it again, no choke procedure.
Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Hello. Is there a difference between Fully synthetic oil and Synthetic based oil? What would happen if I used mineral oil instead. All the 3 types of oil are offered by Shell in my country.
You'd have to look up an in depth video for the actual differences, but basically if an engine manufacturer specifies synthetic oil, that's what you have to use. 2-stroke engines have super-high rpms compared to 4-stroke, and if there isn't enough lubrication parts wear more rapidly and can fail, and fail more destructively.
I see, which one would you personally recommend/use Shell semi synthetic (affordable and abundant) or Castrol 2T fully synthetic (expensive and hard to get)
@@CCXR-r6p As Dad always used to say, "good oil is cheaper than a new engine".
Hi I would like your opinion on fuel brands. Would it be better to run Shell 95 or Caltex 95?
Really depends on the individual servo, but personally, Shell. Overall though it's better to go for newly built stations with less corrosion in the systems, and busier stations that get refilled more regularly. All that said - the Rovan probably won't tell the difference either way.
Kill switch recommended, manage to grab mine by the exhaust from running away lol
Careful! haha
Hi Aaron, would it be ok to use Shell Advance VSX synthetic based oil as Shell does not sell a fully synthetic 2 stroke oil in my country.
p.s fully synthetic 2T oil is very hard to find in my country, it can only be bought online for an expensive price.
Think of it like this: if you'd use it in a sports 2-stroke motorbike, it's fine to use in the Baja 🙂
I see, would it be better to get BP 2 stroke fully synthetic or the Motul 800. Are there any differences?
@@InfilTration-h6x Either of those will work great 🙂
Did they upgrade the frame on these ? I had one about 5 years ago and the frame was cheaply made with pot metal had to reinforce it and fix it
I've had one for about 6 years and it runs perfect
I’m very important question and can you please someone answer? I just got my. Hpi Baja 5b today. And I was wondering, do you have to break in the engine? Is it required to do it or can I just drive it right away? Got confused and I didn’t read anything about breaking in the engine ready to run so can someone please answer I need help
You only have to break in the engine if you want it to last haha. It's not technically 100% necessary, but for the reasons outlined in this video, it's a really really good idea.
@@HobbiesDirect ok yeah i did break it in a bit I flowed the instructions and I think it is ok but when I first got it it would not start and I was trying to get it to start and I did a bunch of things and then all I needed to do was adjust the carburetor lol I even called customer service but they did not tell me nobody told me lol
@@TannerHunsicker Glad you got it figured out though!
@@HobbiesDirect yes thank you
Is 26 cc oil & gas mixture ? Or only certain bigger engines ???
Yes, they run on 2-stroke fuel, which is a mixture of petrol and oil. The recommended ratio is in this video - 25:1 fuel to oil.
Do all of these hpi Baja require oil & gas mixture???
Yes they do, they run on 2-stroke fuel, which is a mixture of petrol and oil. The recommended ratio is in this video - 25:1 fuel to oil.
Mine arrived today! But cant start it. I follow all the instructions but it doesn’t work😢😢
Oh no! Definitely have spark and doing the choke procedure properly? Get in touch with our customer service team and we'll get you sorted 🙂
Dang what motor is in there that it wheelies lol? My baja q shorty won’t even wheelie like that
It's the stock 29cc! We thought the same thing, it's just a good one haha
Did anyone have to check the diff and suspension oil levels before using ?
You can if you like, but they are usually good to go.
Or can you do a diff oil fill and shocks oil fill vid for the rovan baja
We'll add it to the list!
@@HobbiesDirect great vids btw
@@leesergiew8623 Thanks!
Do you guys have plans to ship to the US in the future?
No immediate plans, but we do get asked this a lot, so maybe one day!
what is the correct fuel ratio you say 25-1 but you also say 40ml per 1 liter?
Those are the same number. 25:1 is 25 parts fuel to one part oil, or 40ml of oil in 1 litre of fuel.
ok sorry i get confuse when comes to fuel oil ratio @@HobbiesDirect
Hi would to know if hat is the best way to install a manual kill switch on the Baja 1/5 scale buggy.
We'll have to do a video on that! Basically they plug into the third channel on the receiver, and work in line with the existing killswitch button.
I have a 30.5 motor reed it reeves but don’t move how can I get it to move so I can drive it around it’s a brand new motor
Have you checked the clutch and spur gear?
My buggy won't start..can you guys help me to find the problem?
Does it have fuel and spark?
What if the remote has been lost what if should do
Buy a replacement? Depending on what remote your car came with, they can be pretty cheap and easy to get :-)
can i use Penrite instead of Castrol 2 stroke oil
As long as it's a high performance fully synthetic 2-stroke oil, like what you'd put in a motorbike (not what you'd put in a lawnmower) you can use any brand you like 🙂
thank you@@HobbiesDirect
My next Car I’m ordering from Hobbies Direct
And you'll be able to get it up and running so easily now! 😁
My charger is gone do you know where i can by a new?
Any good hobby shop should be able to help :-)
How to increase acceleration force baja Rc car ?
A tuned pipe could really open it up if you don't have one already :-)
BASSTAATDDD
How much does this model cost ?
Check it out here :-) hobbiesdirect.com.au/products/rovan-15-29cc-baja-5b-sport-2wd-off-road-petrol-rc-baja-buggy-290s-15952
Hello can any body help me? My buggy starts but won’t move when I press gas ? Any ideas??
Are you giving it plenty of revs? They have to rev higher than you'd think for the clutch to engage. Otherwise, check the clutch and the spur gear 🙂
@@HobbiesDirect yes I gave it 2-3 high revs but not that high any higher I think I might be messing something up it is a baha 5t 32cc first start up soon I will start up again warm the engine in .. 1/5 scale perfect start
Good luck!@@YTJosephc
@@HobbiesDirect the 2 screws by the carb looks like this \ / so I’m not sure if that is got to do with it , it sounded abit on the high rev side I think but it was calm enough to keep running
Check out our video on how to reset the carb ruclips.net/video/mAken9d6qD4/видео.html@@YTJosephc
cool engine hahahaha😎🥶
Sure is!
I thought 25 to 1 is 250 mil of oil to 1 ltr off fuel.not 200 mil? This is why I don't listen to youtubers who give you bad info
250ml of oil in 1 litre of petrol (1000ml) is a ratio of 4:1, (or 1000 : 250, if that's easier to understand). The correct ratio, as in the video, is 25:1, which is 1 litre of petrol with 40ml of oil. Use 200ml of oil for making 5 litres of fuel.
What engine is in that buggy
29cc, the stock Rovan engine.
So it is not an HPI product.
Not real difference, in fact rovans Nylon plastics are a lot more durable than HPI
@@Openseason2011really?