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

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
More Resources on the
Firestorm 10T
  • 3 Active Classified Ad(s)
  • Read Full Review
  • See User Ratings
  • Suggest Compatible Equip.
  • Check for Retailers
  • Discussions on this Product


    • All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Nitro Stadium Trucks >> RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
    Page: <<   < prev  75 76 [77] 78 79 80 81 82 83 84   next >   >>  

    Login
    Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTOR... - 5/13/2008 7:13:43 PM   
    motorhead91


     

    Posts: 737
    Joined: 2/15/2007
    From: covington, OH, USA
    Status: offline
    quote:

    ORIGINAL: scobeh

    when i try to start my motor the roto start just spins does not engage motor ????


    check to make sure your one way bearing isn't on backwards..

    to check just flip it around, and try again

    _____________________________

    Chuck Norris Doesn't Have To Write Books. The Words Assemble Themselves In Fear.

    (in reply to scobeh)
           Post #: 1901

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTOR... - 5/13/2008 7:37:11 PM   
    superb3rra


     

    Posts: 21
    Joined: 5/12/2008
    From: Sverige, SWEDEN
    Status: offline     		Ahh, never mind.. I think the guy i left it with will get it fixed..
    By the way, your photographs on the blue firestorm, is that aluminum front suspension arms?

    (in reply to NitroNate)
           Post #: 1902

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTOR... - 5/13/2008 7:48:26 PM   
    scobeh


     

    Posts: 49
    Joined: 9/21/2007
    From: , MN, USA
    Status: offline     		iam ure i got it in right spins free to the left and catches to the right when i spin it by hand

    (in reply to motorhead91)
           Post #: 1903

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTO... - 5/13/2008 9:12:41 PM   
    NitroNate



    Posts: 818
    Joined: 7/31/2007
    From: Honeybrook, PA, USA
    Status: offline
    quote:

    By the way, your photographs on the blue firestorm, is that aluminum front suspension arms?

    Yes they are aluminum.Check www.neweramodels.com .

    _____________________________

    My Firestorm is anti-breakage;
    My MLST2 is garbage.>:(

    (in reply to scobeh)
           Post #: 1904

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTOR... - 5/13/2008 10:01:55 PM   
    yakfish


     

    Posts: 342
    Joined: 2/15/2008
    From: Fairborn, OH, USA
    Status: offline     		Finnally got the O.S. 18 CVR installed on the firestorm I got it used but it is still fairly new so I'm driving kindof easy with it now. but I can allready see the power difference in the 2 engines! I put on a 21T clutch bell and it still pulls wheelies with 4 heavy moabs wheels. I would like to figure out how I can go about getting a higher tooth clutch bell. traxxas makes a 24t bell that I think I'mm going to see if it will fit and associated used to make a 26t bell that is discontinued but if I can find one I will try it. there is tons of low end torque so I want to see how fast I can get her to go while still being able to pull wheelies!

    (in reply to motorhead91)
           Post #: 1905

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTO... - 5/13/2008 10:10:08 PM   
    NitroNate



    Posts: 818
    Joined: 7/31/2007
    From: Honeybrook, PA, USA
    Status: offline     		Hey great Storm yakfish!I'm trying to make my Firestorm into a jato killer!Your well on your way!

    _____________________________

    My Firestorm is anti-breakage;
    My MLST2 is garbage.>:(

    (in reply to yakfish)
           Post #: 1906

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTO... - 5/14/2008 1:14:19 AM   
    tcv_racing



    Posts: 137
    Joined: 3/28/2008
    From: zama, JAPAN
    Status: offline     		Congratulations yakfish!!!

    I hope you can post some pictures and videos soon.. Did you made some cuts on the engine mounts and base plate too? and did you cut the crank shaft also?

    _____________________________

    HPI Firestorm 10T
    Tamiya TT01 Rally

    (in reply to NitroNate)
           Post #: 1907

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTO... - 5/14/2008 3:48:35 AM   
    yakfish


     

    Posts: 342
    Joined: 2/15/2008
    From: Fairborn, OH, USA
    Status: offline
    quote:

    ORIGINAL: tcv_racing

    Congratulations yakfish!!!

    I hope you can post some pictures and videos soon.. Did you made some cuts on the engine mounts and base plate too? and did you cut the crank shaft also?


    Thanks tcv,
    I'll see about getting some pics up somtime tomarrow. yeah I had to cut the motor mounts to fit the engine I could have cut the base plate but I didn't want to do that kind of cutting on the engine so I put some bushings between the mounts and the chassy of the carto raise it up to clear the back plate. the motor came with a tiger drive that I didn't like so I got a pull start for it. maybe in a year or so when I need more power I'll upgrade to the tz!

    (in reply to tcv_racing)
           Post #: 1908

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTO... - 5/14/2008 3:58:28 AM   
    NitroNate



    Posts: 818
    Joined: 7/31/2007
    From: Honeybrook, PA, USA
    Status: offline     		That TZ is crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It could easily power-up a savage!!!!
    I'm thinking about getting one real soon.You need a differant exhaust header and a pilot shaft,right???Could you use the pilot shaft thats on the G3.0??

    _____________________________

    My Firestorm is anti-breakage;
    My MLST2 is garbage.>:(

    (in reply to yakfish)
           Post #: 1909

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTO... - 5/14/2008 4:10:31 AM   
    yakfish


     

    Posts: 342
    Joined: 2/15/2008
    From: Fairborn, OH, USA
    Status: offline     		http://www.integy.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_prod.html?p_prodid=4406&p_catid=
    Any one know if This will fit a firestorm. I have been trying to find a gear with a lower tooth count and I think maybe i have!The center hole looks about the same as the factory spur gear.


    quote:

    ORIGINAL: NitroNate

    That TZ is crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It could easily power-up a savage!!!!
    I'm thinking about getting one real soon.You need a differant exhaust header and a pilot shaft,right???Could you use the pilot shaft thats on the G3.0??


    Yeah you need to get a different shaft for the TZ. The shaft on the G3.0 is all one peice with the crank there were too many things That I was going to need to buy to make it work with my firestorm making it alot cheaper to get the CVR.I think this is the pilot shaft that you would need for the TZ. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM720&P=7 .A new exhaust manifold to make it fit was going to cost me $45.00 alone! Oh well maybe in the future.

    < Message edited by yakfish -- 5/14/2008 4:13:39 AM >

    (in reply to NitroNate)
           Post #: 1910

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTO... - 5/14/2008 4:22:33 AM   
    NitroNate



    Posts: 818
    Joined: 7/31/2007
    From: Honeybrook, PA, USA
    Status: offline     		Was the CVR a big differance,in power,speed,rpms.???Is it a direct drop-in??

    _____________________________

    My Firestorm is anti-breakage;
    My MLST2 is garbage.>:(

    (in reply to yakfish)
           Post #: 1911

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTO... - 5/14/2008 4:33:43 AM   
    yakfish


     

    Posts: 342
    Joined: 2/15/2008
    From: Fairborn, OH, USA
    Status: offline
    quote:

    ORIGINAL: NitroNate

    Was the CVR a big differance,in power,speed,rpms.???Is it a direct drop-in??


    It is about as direct a drop in that you will beable to find. will will have to cut on the motor mounts a bitI just used my dremel to make them work and I had to reem out the mount holes on the engine. O.S. claims 1.8ps at 29,000 rpm with a practical RPM range of 3000-34000 for $129.99 from tower,and the CVR claims 1.35 PS at 28000 rpm with a practical RPM range of 3000-32000 RPM for $109.99.
    I got mine used on ebay for $72.00. The CVR can use your stock manifold while you do have to get a new manifold to work with the TZ. I would say go with the CVR becuase you can't have a faster storm than me!! .
    seriously if you don't mind spending the few extra bucks go with te TZ! Then go kill some jatos (with the right gearing)!!

    (in reply to NitroNate)
           Post #: 1912

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTO... - 5/14/2008 11:35:37 AM   
    superb3rra


     

    Posts: 21
    Joined: 5/12/2008
    From: Sverige, SWEDEN
    Status: offline     		Hey, the guy i bought it from said i needed special rechargeable batteries, is that true or can i buy normal rechargeable batteries?

    (in reply to yakfish)
           Post #: 1913

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTO... - 5/14/2008 12:28:21 PM   
    NitroNate



    Posts: 818
    Joined: 7/31/2007
    From: Honeybrook, PA, USA
    Status: offline     		Yes,get some rechargeble batteries from walmart for your transmitter.(Saves a lot of money in the long run)Also get a HPI hump battery pack.

    _____________________________

    My Firestorm is anti-breakage;
    My MLST2 is garbage.>:(

    (in reply to superb3rra)
           Post #: 1914

    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTO... - 5/14/2008 1:15:09 PM   
    tokenring



    Posts: 304
    Joined: 11/27/2007
    From: Burlington, ON, CANADA
    Status: