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Old 04-23-2009, 07:12 AM
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Make sure your lipo packs are charged and dont run into your wifes leg while driving your baja in the living room.
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Make sure your lipo packs are charged and dont run into your wifes leg while driving your baja in the living room.
oh you devil! Does that mean your EBaja is done?
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Did anyone say this yet....HAVE FUN!
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make sure your head bolts are tight after break in mine came loose
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oh and yes get some sleep before you go out and bash
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guys i found this site,its great,you can find everything about before you start your baja first time
http://www.hpibajawiki.org/wiki/first_run_checklist
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interesting..... i leave my failsafe on brake settings all the time.
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lots of good info for a newbian like me. ive had all electric rc's before my baja deffinitely some good tips and advice. Thanks to all!
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thanks guys great info
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awesome information, thanks for taking the time to prepare this sticky.
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Great info

Thanks all that have contributed here. Lots of good info.
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I just gotta say, HOLY CRAP! .... I removed the stinger from my exhaust and richened her up just a tad..... WOW! Add a little bottom end? The different is night and day! (I think I might have lost a TINY top end speed though).

I'm just completely stoked at the difference, its a new buggy all over again!
whats the exhaust stinger????
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sorry moggy im not sure but it must be an internal damper that restricts air flow on a after market exhaust.
my advise for first run though is to really learn the clutch with the trigger of your radio
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also get a KILL SWITCH
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make sure your tires are lugs are nice and tight
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Check that the wind is not blowing all the dirt into your neighbors back yard.
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