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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/12/2007 6:25:22 PM   
    annie_himself



    Posts: 5876
    Joined: 10/3/2004
    From: Prairiville, LA, USA
    Status: online     		Horizon has it in stock.

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/12/2007 7:50:21 PM   
    kemp2906


     

    Posts: 175
    Joined: 11/1/2006
    From: sheffield, UNITED KINGDOM
    Status: offline     		is this engine a 3.0cc

    and how fast is it

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    92% of teens have switched to rap music if you are part of the other 8% put this in your sig.

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 12:10:35 AM   
    hobbimaster


     

    Posts: 220
    Joined: 2/15/2005
    From: west palm beach, FL, USA
    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 12:33:39 AM   
    SioXiE


     

    Posts: 175
    Joined: 1/6/2007
    From: Dyer, IN, USA
    Status: offline     		with your post, im split between firestorm and rs4 mt2......

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    Bash Till IT Breaks!!!!!

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 12:39:42 AM   
    tattguy12


     

    Posts: 187
    Joined: 9/18/2006
    From: saint paul, MN, USA
    Status: offline     		if your gonna race get the firestorm. just bashing the mt2 is pretty much indestructable

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 2:34:35 AM   
    20%nitro


     

    Posts: 64
    Joined: 1/8/2003
    From: ks, KS, USA
    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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    mbx5 prospec ws7,ttr st1 c6bb,jmn crt axial 28,firestorm,18t,detta,tc3 mamba 7700 dirt oval

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 3:46:43 AM   
    R_man_5k



    Posts: 1046
    Joined: 5/23/2005
    From: Mesquite, TX, USA
    Status: offline     		anybody got pics yet?

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 4:23:25 AM   
    20%nitro


     

    Posts: 64
    Joined: 1/8/2003
    From: ks, KS, USA
    Status: offline     		sorry R_man_5k i havnt got any yet cant seem to get to the track with a camera and someone to use it at the same time.

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    mbx5 prospec ws7,ttr st1 c6bb,jmn crt axial 28,firestorm,18t,detta,tc3 mamba 7700 dirt oval

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 6:28:40 PM   
    standupclothing



    Posts: 127
    Joined: 11/14/2006
    From: Austin, TX, USA
    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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    .:Stand Up Industries:.

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/14/2007 11:02:28 PM   
    20%nitro


     

    Posts: 64
    Joined: 1/8/2003
    From: ks, KS, USA
    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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    mbx5 prospec ws7,ttr st1 c6bb,jmn crt axial 28,firestorm,18t,detta,tc3 mamba 7700 dirt oval

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/15/2007 5:52:01 AM   
    whoajoe


     

    Posts: 243
    Joined: 3/17/2006
    From: The Wet Side, WA, USA
    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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    J.C.-
    "Do work son!" -BB

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/15/2007 7:25:27 AM   
    standupclothing



    Posts: 127
    Joined: 11/14/2006
    From: Austin, TX, USA
    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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    .:Stand Up Industries:.

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/16/2007 6:38:01 AM   
    edzykan



    Posts: 1
    Joined: 1/16/2007
    From: Greenville, IL, USA
    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 5:35:17 AM   
    20%nitro


     

    Posts: 64
    Joined: 1/8/2003
    From: ks, KS, USA
    Status: offline     		hey standup do you think that could be a rush body with the front trimmed.

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    mbx5 prospec ws7,ttr st1 c6bb,jmn crt axial 28,firestorm,18t,detta,tc3 mamba 7700 dirt oval

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 1/17/2007 5:50:47 AM   
    Friday31661


     

    Posts: 33
    Joined: 1/8/2007
    From: , AR, USA
    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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