Hpi Firestorm
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I was looking at my racer 2 yesturday and thinking dam i wonder if i can put that 2speed on my rush evo..........it might actually work depending on a few minor details.................that fire strom does looks great but come on TRAXXAS raised the bar with the jato and this is what HPI CAME OUT WITH??? i think its kinda depressing if you ask me..............yea it might be a great track racer the suspsention makes it seem that way but when you think about RACEING does HPI really pop into peoples heads???? NO..........now u can see they have evolved and made better TRACK cars........but HPI like TRAXXAS will always be know for BEGINNERS cars for the most part .......................hopefully this thing will be a hit and not a flop like the RUSH EVO!!!!
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HPI is trying to change their image.
once again, look at the Hellfire, race truck, released in RTR. then they made an SS. I give HPI credit for even making kits unlike Traxxas. and none of you know how fast or how powerful this truck is so how can you complain?
once again, look at the Hellfire, race truck, released in RTR. then they made an SS. I give HPI credit for even making kits unlike Traxxas. and none of you know how fast or how powerful this truck is so how can you complain?
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lololololol OK but u see what i mean right?????LOL i see HPI geting into raceing and this is probably goin to be a GOOD TRUCK lets see................ i wonder who will be the first on RCU to get one?????
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Off road track I do believe the Firestorm will put the Jato to shame now on road straight line yes the Jato will be on top. I know some buy off road vehicles to run on road but I am one of those if I am going to run on road I want and on road vehicle. HPI made the Firestorm where you can change the engine and be legal with most if not all race Sanctions. Now I have raced against a few Jato on a off road track and I sure was not impressed with the Jato what so ever.
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I still like my JATO 3.3 better !
And properly set up and with a little throttle control the JATO can be fast off road too ...
I also have not been impressed with the HPI motors ..... the .15 in my RS4 RTR 3 is pretty weak ....
But this truck looks like a nice machine .....
And properly set up and with a little throttle control the JATO can be fast off road too ...
I also have not been impressed with the HPI motors ..... the .15 in my RS4 RTR 3 is pretty weak ....
But this truck looks like a nice machine .....
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=RO7IP_p9ilY
here you guys go just found this and I also looked at tower hobbies and the price is 261.99 anyone know if thats the right price or not?????
here you guys go just found this and I also looked at tower hobbies and the price is 261.99 anyone know if thats the right price or not?????
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i am thinking to install an a "R/C truck Rental" and this truck look nice, very good price, good price part's, good radio, easy to clean and mantain, good engine and nice fits...
please post your opinions
thk's
please post your opinions
thk's
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I have had the firestorm since christmas and it is an awesome truck........i have been into rc cars and trucks since 1982 so i have some experience with many different vehicles.....this is a great truck for the track......but as far as usin it like a savage it want hold up........nor was it designed for that........but what it is very fast and nimble......hard to flip over due to low center of gravity...........a dream to work on compared to savage............now for the downside........the front bulkhead broke right down the center from side impact.........it is made of very thin nylon/plastic............definitely could use aftermarket there...........other than that an awesome truck.........no parts available yet anywhere so have to wait........but that is the price u pay for 1st out.................but give it 9/10 stars..........will buy another in 2-3months for my son......
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can any of the fire storm owner tell me if the radio has a charging jack as i have my heli radio charger and was thinking i could use that charger to charge rechargable batterys.
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its a great starter car. its got the goods to hit the track right out of the box. If anyone actually plans to get into a lot of racing with it, see if HPI is to release a ball diff for it. the vehicle will handle a lot better on the track.
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I totally disagree with needing a ball diff. After having Losi's and RC10GT's with ball diffs, I see no need for one on this truck. While the ball diff has its advantages, it is much more difficult to keep "tuned" and requires much more maintenance. If a ball is set too loose you will simply melt the diff, set too tight you lose the silky smooth action. They get contanimated much more easily. I understand why Losi and Associated use these diffs for optimum performance, but as a whole nitro doesnt use these diffs. Everything nitro from monster trucks, onroad, 1/8th scale use gear diffs. Gear diffs are much more durable, can go longer between rebuilds, and in most cases can be tuned with oil/grease. Properly set-up a gear diff can be almost as smooth as a ball diff, but without the worries of frying your diff with high power nitro engines.
You are right about this truck having the right stuff for racing, Id put it against any RTR on the market!
You are right about this truck having the right stuff for racing, Id put it against any RTR on the market!
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I understand why Losi and Associated use these diffs for optimum performance, but as a whole nitro doesnt use these diffs. Everything nitro from monster trucks, onroad, 1/8th scale use gear diffs.
I understand why Losi and Associated use these diffs for optimum performance, but as a whole nitro doesnt use these diffs. Everything nitro from monster trucks, onroad, 1/8th scale use gear diffs.
bmwnla, do you plan to race or bash?
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i want an ST do i get this or a XXX-NT???
i want an ST do i get this or a XXX-NT???