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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/24/2011 3:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		Can someone post a picture of their carb/needle positions?  I just opened the box, brand new, and was checking everything out.  The HSN isn't flush, it seems to be a few turns in, CW.  On the DVD and from everything I've seen/read, it's supposed to be flush.


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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/24/2011 3:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		for the g3.0 yes the stock settings are flush.  some times they dont come that way from the factory in that case turn it out till it is.  no one will be able to tell you how many turns in or out it should be on the fourms as nitro is based on where you live and weather.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/24/2011 3:37 AM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/24/2011 3:45 AM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/24/2011 4:18 AM   
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I am sad to say I just sold my firestorm a few weeks ago.  I loved the truck but am down to only one nitro.


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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/24/2011 4:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		yeah tho its built like a tank imo its sad its only 2wd limits it so much

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/24/2011 2:57 PM   
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I like the firestorm handling.

I drive an e-firestorm and savage XS and both are very different but I wouldn't say one is better than the other.  The savage is very sure-footed and has a lot of grip but the firestorm is much more nimble and can be slid around with a lot of control.  I can say the same for the nitro firestorm versus a savage X, too.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/27/2011 8:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Spent the morning breaking in the motor and after what felt like days, was able to hammer it and fine tune it. WHEELIE MONSTER!! I can't imagine how this thing would be without the battery tray back there. I haven't even leaned it out very much yet. Definitely brought a smile to my face.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/27/2011 8:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		indeed on your first car each break in tank feels like a hour of waiting lol. i myself spent to much time on asphalt after breakin doing wheelie and trying cookies and made my tires bald before she met dirt so i had to order new tires

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/28/2011 2:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		I bought my Firestorm in April.  I bought it used online.  The guy said it wouldn't run and I offered him $75 for it and he accepted my offer.  I took it home and found that the clutch spring was broken and I found a small crack in the engine block.  I got the aluminum 3 shoe clutch for the Savage and slapped it on and I JB Welded the crack.  It's ran AWESOME with even a cracked engine until yesterday.  The JB Weld broke loose.  I put more on it and just set it up in case I ever need a engine quick.  I put a new G3.0 engine on it yesterday but have yet to break it in.  I'm going to do the Heat Cycle Method break in on it tomorrow.  I've heard good things and it makes sense.  I also got a Spektrum DX2S transmitter and receiver for it.  I plan on building a Savage SS in January, so I figured I'd use the same radio for it.  I love the Spektrum transmitter.  If anybody is looking to upgrade, I highly recommend it.  The Firestorm is my first HPI.  I must say, it's the best $75 I've ever spent. 

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/28/2011 4:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		Glad you are having a good time and are enjoying the truck.  The FS is a great truck to own, it gives a lot of smiles and takes a good beating.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 10/28/2011 11:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		I think real soon here I will be getting rid of the modified 3.3 storm. Not sure if it will be reverted back to stock form or just let it go as is. It has been used more for street than dirt and don't want to wind up spending all the money to do the same thing that has already been done with the other storm. It is too fast for dirt with that motor and since there isn't a whole lot of dirt street it is.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/11/2011 5:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		For some reason, I keep breaking the brake disk.  Well, not keep breaking, but I've broken 2 of them.  Does anybody know of an upgraded metal one or maybe one for a different cat that will fit on the Firestorm? 

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/11/2011 2:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have got the Carbon fibre one from New Era and the metal hub carrier but have not tested it but it is way stronger than the standard one. I wore the original one out after about 3 tanks then drove it for around a year without brakes had the same problem. Here is a pic. It seems that it won't stay straight so you get a brake that is not smooth it will bite hard then softens on every rotation of the pad but it will be more durable than the original I think.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/12/2011 3:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		The carbon fibre brakes work real good. I have a vented carbon fibre setup for a jato on the original plastic hub. They didn't make one for the firestorm when I built my truck. It has been on the truck and working flawless for a couple years now stopping my truck from 60 to 70mph all day every time I drive. I have had to replace the plastic hub one time because it got hot and melted right off once though so the metal hub might not be a bad investment.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/14/2011 5:46 AM   
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Status: offline 		hellooooo, im buy rear arms, engine front mount block and rear arm mount all alum HOT RACING, tomorrow put some photos i have some problems with arms but are very nice.




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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/14/2011 10:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		I had the hot racing arms on mine very good metal strong. The rear ones would rub on the rear axles dremmelled the rear arm a bit. I was going to use the O.S fs26 but I can't get it geared high enough for the speed I want. I might try a light weight high power .12 engine. Get some pics up JUBE would like ti see it.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/14/2011 10:50 PM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/14/2011 11:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		I got the same arms too. They are nice but the dremmel work that needs to be done kind of makes you angry.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/15/2011 2:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yeh me too I just got the drive shaft upgrade I don't know if they work without the dremmel work but really you should not have to do it. I've got the integy ones all round this time however the integy parts I have to say front ones will need some filing or sanding very tight. and there is quite a few burrs here and there but look nice. The bearings don't fit great either be wairy of that guys. The Edit parts however are excellent the bearings fall in and have no play. The carbon chassis and front shock tower not great one of the holes are not lined up right on the shock tower and the chassis hole for the Gearbox abit more play than the original. But it is good enough. around 35% lighter than the steel one.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/15/2011 3:39 AM   
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/15/2011 10:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		Nice. Like the shocks and rims you got very nice. What shocks you running and where did you get the rims.

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/15/2011 11:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here are a few pics of my new (old) Firestorm.  Bought this on ebay but it hadn't been run so was like new.  Ran it in properly, tuned it a bit and now it goes like stink, I love it!

Also pimped it a little with a nice custom carbon spoiler.  I think it looks ace! 






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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/15/2011 11:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'm sure this will get pulled, but if anybody is interested in a pretty bad little motor or another truck.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170728107840&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170727986619?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 11/16/2011 2:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		 Lewis - that is a fantastic looking rear spoiler.  Great job.  Can I assume that you laid your own fibre over a mold for that?

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