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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/12/2007 9:25 PM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/12/2007 10:50 PM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 3:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		Just received my firestorm last friday, Swapped out the radio gear for spektrum. I had to take the top plate off to move the steering servo horn over a few splines and noticed plastic bushings in the steering bellcranks. I replaced these with 3mmx6mmx2.5mm metal sheilded bearings ($12). I had a chance to run a few tanks today, and must admit this is the frist RTR that cranked up on the 2nd pull of the starter! My jaw dropped seeing how easy this was......I knew this truck would be good after that happened.
At first I thought the stock springs were too soft, but after cutting a few tight corners with some speed, she did not even think of rolling over, and thats on grass! I am very impressed with its turning and handling abilities. I have yet to jump it, but will do so next time.
The engine is very fast, is pretty quiet, and has no dead spots. it will easily light up the rear tires and seems like is has vertually unlimited top end. I'm pleased with the layout, that resembles the GT2 by almost 95%, sure there are a few small changes, but the suspension arms shock towers look like associated. I guess if you want to make a winner you need to copy the best.
Overall Im very happy with the truck, I was considering a GT2 even after this arrived, but now no way! This will do nicely! I love how you can tune the gear diff with oils like the big 1/8ths, and being able to buy HPI rims that will fit front or rear of the truck, I cant tell you how many times I went to the LHS to buy new tires/rims for my T4 and they were either out of front rims, or rears rims.
I'd put his RTR against any RTR on the market right now.........A+ HPI!

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 3:33 AM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 3:39 AM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 5:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		i am equally impressed with the eazy starting but usually do the starter box thing and was wondering if anyone knows of a nps backplate for this engine? i just got new alignment pins for my box and will be setting it up in a few days.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 6:46 AM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 7:23 AM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 9:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am going to post a video of mine... it's on the fourth tank and it is about tuned i love this thing! I will do the video when the rain stops!!! And it's suppossed to start sleeting! IN TEXAS ha

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/15/2007 2:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		standup you must be getting some of the crappy weather we're gettin in se kansas. ours has turned to sleet, ice, snow, and now freezing rain. oops sorry off topic anyway hope you get that vid for others to see cuz i think they will be impressed.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/15/2007 8:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		I need one of these to whoop on the XXX-NT's and GT2's at my track. Hopefully in May.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/15/2007 10:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		yeah except we haven't got freezing rain just yet but has anyone seen this video >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO7IP_p9ilY <<??? Is that just a custom body? Do you think any mods?

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/16/2007 9:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here is another great place to buy the firestorm, they have free shipping and since i live in illinois they was no sales tax. delivered to my door for $234.95
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=HPI10510!1007&csurl=%2Fistar%2Easp%3Fa%3D29%26search%3Dfirestorm*%26view%3Dfirestorm%26submit%2Ex%3D8%26submit%2Ey%3D8%26

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/17/2007 8:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		hey standup do you think that could be a rush body with the front trimmed.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/17/2007 8:50 AM   
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Status: offline 		I was looking at getting the MT2 RTR but i called HPI and they told me not to get it to get the Firestorm. I was shocked when they talked bad aobut their own product, so i think i may go with the firestorm. If the company that makes it tells you not to buy it, you shouldnt buy it.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/17/2007 8:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		yeah that's what it looks like.... here is my firestorm in the snow messing around..... in texas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O69p4MfGCw

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/17/2007 7:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		im thinking snow tires or very small tire chains lol.if the weather does not improve fun vide

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/17/2007 9:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		haha yeah it's all melting today =/ does anyone have pics of theirs??

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/18/2007 12:38 AM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/18/2007 1:16 AM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/18/2007 1:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		yeah i thought about waiting for that but i couldn't resist....I will just upgrade later.... when i have money ha

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/18/2007 1:44 AM   
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yeah i thought about waiting for that but i couldn't resist....I will just upgrade later.... when i have money ha


is that the new hpi .18 engine that it has in it?.


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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/18/2007 2:08 AM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/18/2007 2:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have had my Firestorm for about 2 weeks now and absolutely love it! This thing is quick and handles nicely at speed. I am going to change the clutch bell to an 18 or 17T to get a little more pop out of the corners because I run on several tight tracks, but other than that I will run as is for now.

I will warn you to look at the brake...they ship them (or at least mine) with little to no brakes, but just did a little adjusting and they work fine now. Not only adjust the quick adjust but look at adjusting the brake plates a little closer.

Anyone thinking about getting one will not be disappointed, especially with this only costing $260.00.

I will post pics soon.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/18/2007 2:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		my brakes work almost too good but i did turn in the adjuster knob on the servo rod a little.... i agree with LT. 725.....this handles really nice and it just keeps revving out....the top and bottom end are pretty snappy.

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