I traded my E-Slayer and some cash for a Baja 5B RTR. At first I thought I got a smoking deal, because I seemed to be okay when I did the trade. But the trade took place at the parking lot at Walmart around Midnight during a storm (it was about 40 degrees out, raining and with 40mph gust wind). That was my excuse for not seeing what a POS the 5B was.
I called the guy up the next day and he claims that he is out of town until June for a knee surgery. For now I will wait until June to see what happens.
bent shock front shock shaft
bent turnbuckle
broken clutch holder
clutch was worn out
brake pads worn out
differential case broken
transmission case broken
steering servo stripped
front chassis brace was bent
pinion gear was bent (not sure how he did it but it wobbles)
This is the photo he sent my with his phone. The buggy does not look bad until you break it down.
I did a little shopping and here is a list of parts I got from ebay.
5B SS Front Shock Set - $40
HPI SFL-10 MG Servo - $33
Spur Gear/Clutch Bell set - $13
Hing Pin / Brace - $17
Scew Set - $26
Tranny case / Gear Cover - $5
Dog Bone - $17
Tie Rod / End Balls - $13
Brake Set - $26
KM Closed Clutch Brace - $28
HPI Aluminum diff case - $20
With the new parts this is what the buggy looks like.
