RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-    Gallery
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version

All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Nitro Stadium Trucks >> RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Page: <<   < prev  251 252 253 254 [255] 256 257 258 259 260   next >   >>  

Tower Hobbies Get Coupon Codes Brands  
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 7/14/2011 11:36 PM   
Road Warrior


 

Posts: 410
Score: 100
Joined: 4/14/2009
Last Login: 4/3/2013
From: tinley park, IL, USA
Status: offline 		Look on ebay or rpm's web site. They do make a few more pieces. The 3 shoe is more of a reliability thing. The stock spring is easy to break and yes it will grab better.

_____________________________

-SS MODS-
The road to greatness is paved one mod at a time!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to dchomie87)
       Post #: 6351

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 7/17/2011 12:24 AM   
dchomie87


 

Posts: 36
Score: 100
Joined: 8/21/2006
Last Login: 3/8/2012
From: Dayton, OH, USA
Status: offline 		I have broke 3 stock clutch springs so far I just didnt know if the upgrade was worth it. I have not looked on ebay for rpm tho I will.

_____________________________

N-Firestorm

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Road Warrior)
       Post #: 6352

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 7/17/2011 1:45 AM   
Road Warrior


 

Posts: 410
Score: 100
Joined: 4/14/2009
Last Login: 4/3/2013
From: tinley park, IL, USA
Status: offline 		It is all a highly recomended upgrade. The Firestorm is a cheaper truck to buy so some of the parts on the truck are cheaper. Not that it is a bad truck. The clutch is just one of those parts.

_____________________________

-SS MODS-
The road to greatness is paved one mod at a time!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to dchomie87)
       Post #: 6353

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 7/19/2011 1:02 AM   
dchomie87


 

Posts: 36
Score: 100
Joined: 8/21/2006
Last Login: 3/8/2012
From: Dayton, OH, USA
Status: offline 		I will add that to the list of parts I must buy then.

_____________________________

N-Firestorm

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Road Warrior)
       Post #: 6354

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 7/19/2011 6:12 AM   
nitro-rob



Posts: 2960
Score: 141
Joined: 7/21/2008
Last Login: 6/12/2013
From: Cambridge, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		Oh yeah, the savage 3-shoe is a no brainer.  If you want to try something more exotic try a losi 8 or 8t four shoe flywheel and clutch setup.  They are not much more and are available on ebay.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to dchomie87)
       Post #: 6355

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 7/26/2011 9:21 PM   
speed lover


 

Posts: 242
Score: 100
Joined: 5/30/2006
Last Login: 5/1/2013
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Ok guy I've had my firestorm for a few years gona get it back on the road. I sold the engine and got a new O.S 26 four stroke. Got a few upgrades on it alloy arms carbon top deck 3 shoe clutch can't remember if it was a 23 or 24 tooth clutch bell. Just ordered these
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_25_1459_1192/products_id/27604/n/Xtreme-Racing-HPI-Firestorm-10T-Carbon-Fiber-Front-Shock-Tower

http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=8087&p_catid=252
4 shocks

Aleady got this
http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=7333&p_catid=252

Gona have to make and engine mount though will get some photo's up when they come. Had some hot racing I think that's what there called alloy arms the back ones rubbed on the axles gona get some better ones like edit or something.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to nitro-rob)
       Post #: 6356

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 7/26/2011 11:17 PM   
JUBE


 

Posts: 111
Score: 100
Joined: 11/17/2008
Last Login: 1/31/2012
From: CAPITAL FEDERALCAPITAL FEDERAL, ARGENTINA
Status: offline 		niceee´orderssssssss, put photos when you put on the fire...

Hide Signatures

(in reply to speed lover)
       Post #: 6357

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 7/26/2011 11:59 PM   
speed lover


 

Posts: 242
Score: 100
Joined: 5/30/2006
Last Login: 5/1/2013
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Yeh I'll get them on as soon as I get them but that will be about 4 weeks. Also gona have to gear the thing up really high as the four stroke tops out as standard at around 18,500 rpm integy have got some nice spur gears though will try some of them. I thought this car was slow when I got it but the exhaust pipe hpi sell and opening up that header matched with the 21 tooth clutchbell this thing really goes. Gona sell the rest of my cars and keep this one. I would'nt recomend one as it's fragile in stock form but great fun. Would like to see some pics of some of the cars from this forum see if there is any new idea's or mods out there been out of touch with this thing for a long time now.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to JUBE)
       Post #: 6358

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 7/27/2011 1:25 AM   
nitro-rob



Posts: 2960
Score: 141
Joined: 7/21/2008
Last Login: 6/12/2013
From: Cambridge, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		It would be the first four stroke conversion.  I am looking forward to seeing the pics and video of it running.   Welcome.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to speed lover)
       Post #: 6359

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 7/27/2011 1:33 AM   
speed lover


 

Posts: 242
Score: 100
Joined: 5/30/2006
Last Login: 5/1/2013
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		I won't be able to to get it running quick got some aeroplane stuff to take care of but I'm getting the parts togethher maybe someone will beet me to it hope so then I will know what to run LOL!!!
I'll make a video as soon as I've got it togethher. The O.S .30 cylinder fits the 26 so might do that I know that you need to change the carb on it for consistency and there is more power to be had out of it. I think I'll need it sa the 18 is pretty hot for a 1/10 scale truck when you get a good pipe on it. I tried to split the diff on the firestorm when I got a bearing kit for it but could'nt get it apart got alot of torque steer any tips on how to get it apart need to get some oil in there also what weight are you guys using to get more stability ? Used to 4wd when it comes to that. Thanks for the welcome

Hide Signatures

(in reply to nitro-rob)
       Post #: 6360

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 8/14/2011 9:49 PM   
manzonie



Posts: 12
Score: 100
Joined: 8/27/2007
Last Login: 6/19/2013
From: calverton, NY, USA
Status: offline 		is the savage 3 piece clutch a direct bolt on or is there some modification required?

Hide Signatures

(in reply to speed lover)
       Post #: 6361

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 8/14/2011 10:59 PM   
speed lover


 

Posts: 242
Score: 100
Joined: 5/30/2006
Last Login: 5/1/2013
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		I got the integy flywheel and clutch I was really happy with it very durable springs are good too car does'nt drive forward and it grips well don't know about the savage though.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to manzonie)
       Post #: 6362

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 8/17/2011 3:32 AM   
manzonie



Posts: 12
Score: 100
Joined: 8/27/2007
Last Login: 6/19/2013
From: calverton, NY, USA
Status: offline 		i have a problem with removing the carb on the g3.0 engine, it seems that wrench that came with the car wont fit the nut at all, doesn anybody know how to remove the carb?

Hide Signatures

(in reply to speed lover)
       Post #: 6363

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 8/18/2011 8:41 PM   
speed lover


 

Posts: 242
Score: 100
Joined: 5/30/2006
Last Login: 5/1/2013
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Long nose pliers should do it if it has a brass nut if not a decent allan driver should do it eds drviver bits are good.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to manzonie)
       Post #: 6364

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 8/24/2011 12:20 AM   
speed lover


 

Posts: 242
Score: 100
Joined: 5/30/2006
Last Login: 5/1/2013
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Just ordered more parts for my firestorm here they are

http://www.xtremercracing.com/Store_Detail.cfm?ID=223399&InfoID=2995&ShowLarge=True&SnipID=6245

http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=7385&p_catid=252

http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=7250&p_catid=252

http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=8161&p_catid=252

http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=7279&p_catid=252

http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=7146&p_catid=252

http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=7156&p_catid=252

Goig to get a few more things should be cool when I start to put it together never modded a car this much before should end upp with a brand new firestorm will keep you guys posted pics will come soon of the build maybe even a video of it getting build in stages if I think it will be easier. If anyones interested enough.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to JUBE)
       Post #: 6365

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 8/24/2011 4:44 AM   
JUBE


 

Posts: 111
Score: 100
Joined: 11/17/2008
Last Login: 1/31/2012
From: CAPITAL FEDERALCAPITAL FEDERAL, ARGENTINA
Status: offline 		speed lover niceeeeeeeeee order please put photos when you have all in the fire, crongratulations....

Hide Signatures

(in reply to speed lover)
       Post #: 6366

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 8/30/2011 2:10 AM   
echthelion



Posts: 349
Score: 120
Joined: 2/13/2011
Last Login: 6/17/2013
From: , OR, USA
Status: offline 		question would the e-firestorm 52t diff would in the nitro firestorm and if so it would up top end right over the stock 55t

_____________________________

My Model''''s
Losi XXL, HPI Firestorm 10T, OFNA CD3, Jammin CRT.5(Brushless), AE RC18MT

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Road Warrior)
       Post #: 6367

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 8/30/2011 3:02 AM   
nitro-rob



Posts: 2960
Score: 141
Joined: 7/21/2008
Last Login: 6/12/2013
From: Cambridge, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		No it won't line up with the other gears.

I've had my storm advertised locally all year and had two nibbles.  Weird.  I usually post trucks and get a lot of activity.   Its dead right now.


Hide Signatures

(in reply to echthelion)
       Post #: 6368

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 9/2/2011 12:21 AM   
redovermind


 

Posts: 7
Score: 100
Joined: 9/2/2011
Last Login: 3/10/2013
From: calgary, AB, CANADA
Status: offline 		some pics for you enjoyment

its a old model but it super fun to drive





Hide Signatures

(in reply to Road Warrior)
       Post #: 6369

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 9/2/2011 4:00 AM   
nitro-rob



Posts: 2960
Score: 141
Joined: 7/21/2008
Last Login: 6/12/2013
From: Cambridge, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		Thats the nitro rush, the precursor to the firestorm.  Good to see one still being enjoyed.  Are you still running the original engine?

Hide Signatures

(in reply to redovermind)
       Post #: 6370

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 9/2/2011 4:24 AM   
echthelion



Posts: 349
Score: 120
Joined: 2/13/2011
Last Login: 6/17/2013
From: , OR, USA
Status: offline 		damn i thot it would of worked as it seems the ball diff is 52t

_____________________________

My Model''''s
Losi XXL, HPI Firestorm 10T, OFNA CD3, Jammin CRT.5(Brushless), AE RC18MT

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Road Warrior)
       Post #: 6371

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 9/2/2011 5:27 AM   
redovermind


 

Posts: 7
Score: 100
Joined: 9/2/2011
Last Login: 3/10/2013
From: calgary, AB, CANADA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: nitro-rob

Thats the nitro rush, the precursor to the firestorm.  Good to see one still being enjoyed.  Are you still running the original engine?




yep sure is

Hide Signatures

(in reply to nitro-rob)
       Post #: 6372

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/1/2011 11:05 PM   
speed lover


 

Posts: 242
Score: 100
Joined: 5/30/2006
Last Login: 5/1/2013
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		http://www.youtube.com/user/RCMACSPEED?feature=mhee

Here's some pics so far my first youtube video I have more parts but have not put them on yet gona get some more soon.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to JUBE)
       Post #: 6373

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/4/2011 5:29 AM   
JUBE


 

Posts: 111
Score: 100
Joined: 11/17/2008
Last Login: 1/31/2012
From: CAPITAL FEDERALCAPITAL FEDERAL, ARGENTINA
Status: offline 		lover that fire is INCRDIBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, where you buy all that??? money aprox for all??? CONGRATULATIONS FROM ARGENTINA

Hide Signatures

(in reply to speed lover)
       Post #: 6374

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/4/2011 5:18 PM   
speed lover


 

Posts: 242
Score: 100
Joined: 5/30/2006
Last Login: 5/1/2013
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Thanks JUBE I got the alloy parts from Integy. And the carbon chassis and shock tower from I think it was Extreme racing dot com. The top deck is HPI. I'm trying to forget the money I spent I've never modded a car like this before. The furthest I went was a set of hong nor big bore shocks for my Hyper ST Pro. The Chassis was around $60 not cheap the shock tower was around $8 the integy parts are listed above. It is'nt cheap but I'm gona sell the rest of the rc cars I have to fund the rest. Still have the shocks alloy steering system new diff parts rear arms gona get an alloy rear shock tower too and maybe edit nuckles got the drive shaft upgrade to go on and new tyres too lot more to see yet just made the vid quick so it isn't great as you've seen. Will try harder nextime.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to JUBE)
       Post #: 6375



Page:   <<   < prev  251 252 253 254 [255] 256 257 258 259 260   next >   >>  
All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Nitro Stadium Trucks >> RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Page: <<   < prev  251 252 253 254 [255] 256 257 258 259 260   next >   >>  




Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

RC Universe is a service of Internet Brands, Inc. Copyright © 2001-2013.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


1.563RCU1