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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI ... - 5/23/2008 1:02:46 AM   
    NitroNate



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    A wheelie bar is a must if you thread the shock collars all the way down.(Higher ground clearance)
    Just use a spare a-arm and fasten it to the bottom of the batt box,OR,if you have a Savage,I can link you a better wheelie bar setup that is made from Savage upper a-arms.

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=- - 5/23/2008 1:46:26 AM   
    tomcatguy74



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    Status: offline     		I am really dying to get one to drive all over my neighborhood. Do they run well through grass?


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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI ... - 5/23/2008 2:05:31 AM   
    NitroNate



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    Status: offline     		If its the grass on the lawn,then yes.But if its more than 8 inches,no ST can go through.But if you have moabs on it it'll go through with ease.

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI ... - 5/23/2008 11:19:55 AM   
    tokenring



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    Status: offline     		Hey Kordasn...

    I guess I can get a stock one... but I was hoping that there was a better performance one (hop up) I guess. If not, I'll just get the stock one again... sigh



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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI F... - 5/23/2008 3:40:50 PM   
    brett65



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    no one knows a place where I can get a replacement heat sink for this puppy that isn't stock?


    If you're talking about a cooling head for the engine, go to ebay and just type in "hpi cooling head", and look for the one for the g3.0, it's polished aluminum.

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI ... - 5/23/2008 5:09:47 PM   
    yakfish


     

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    Status: offline     		I wouldn't imagine that I heat sink would make much af a difference to performance. you might get a couple degrees cooler out of an aftermarket one. here is the one that Brett65 is talking about

    http://cgi.ebay.com/COOLING-HEAD-HPI-Nitro-Star-G3-0-MT2-Firestorm-Nova-RC_W0QQitemZ230253680681QQihZ013QQcategoryZ44028QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    I'm not sure if it would amke as much of a difference as they are saying it will but it sure would look nice!

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI ... - 5/23/2008 6:02:18 PM   
    241 racing



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    Status: offline     		Are there any other A Arms for this truck besides the Aluminum ones?I keep breaking the stock ones right at the pin.I know the stock ones are cheap to replace but it's getting old replacing them so I want somthing better.I know rpm doesn't make any but was wondering if some one else did.Any info or links is appreciated.

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI ... - 5/23/2008 6:09:52 PM   
    tokenring



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    Status: offline     		Thanks for the link! It sure does look nice... LOL - I'm an IT guy so I called it a heat sink. Cooling head eh???


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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI ... - 5/23/2008 7:25:56 PM   
    brett65



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    Are there any other A Arms for this truck besides the Aluminum ones?I keep breaking the stock ones right at the pin.I know the stock ones are cheap to replace but it's getting old replacing them so I want somthing better.I know rpm doesn't make any but was wondering if some one else did.Any info or links is appreciated.


    You're gonna either brake other stuff, or break other stuff and bend the aluminum arms if you get aluminum. Don't get it if you bash. Since the truck hasn't been out for a real long time, I bet RPM will come out with some for it eventually.

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI ... - 5/23/2008 8:28:25 PM   
    machine-it


     

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    im usually on the gas boat forum but my gf bought me the firestorm for my birthday and all i can say wow what a machine.

    so far after breaking in the engine its done cart wheels, summersaults, hit a metal pole, hit a tree, landed upside down on tarmac after a huge jump, rolled over and nothing broke can you believe it.

    only thing was a clutch spring not accident related though and a new one on its way from hpi but managed to repair it for now.

    one thing that got me was the turning circle was terrible till i found out theres a trim button on top of the controller thats not in the manual, it adjusts the amount of relative travel in the steering servo. heard a few people complain about the turning circle so check it may be that.
    turn it fully clockwise for maximum travel

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI ... - 5/24/2008 2:36:34 AM   
    yakfish


     

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    ORIGINAL: 241 racing

    Are there any other A Arms for this truck besides the Aluminum ones?I keep breaking the stock ones right at the pin.I know the stock ones are cheap to replace but it's getting old replacing them so I want somthing better.I know rpm doesn't make any but was wondering if some one else did.Any info or links is appreciated.


    Check these out. They just came out about a month ago I think. I haven't got them yet But If I break a suspension arm I will probably replace with these. they should be lighter and stronger than the stock ones.

    http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/100408/

    I think you can get them from tower too.

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI ... - 5/24/2008 1:41:51 PM   
    241 racing



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    ORIGINAL: yakfish


    quote:

    ORIGINAL: 241 racing

    Are there any other A Arms for this truck besides the Aluminum ones?I keep breaking the stock ones right at the pin.I know the stock ones are cheap to replace but it's getting old replacing them so I want somthing better.I know rpm doesn't make any but was wondering if some one else did.Any info or links is appreciated.


    Check these out. They just came out about a month ago I think. I haven't got them yet But If I break a suspension arm I will probably replace with these. they should be lighter and stronger than the stock ones.

    http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/100408/

    I think you can get them from tower too.


    Thanks for the link,I bought a set so will try them when I get them.Will post if there better than the stock ones.

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    RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI... - 5/24/2008 7:02:35 PM   
    yakfish


     

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    Status: offline     		I have been messing around with the gearing on my firestorm. I have managed to make an RS4 43t spur gear to work. it has a 1 mm gap so the stock clutcb bell doesn't work with it. I am currently running a clutch bell from my raze, I have a 20T bell from asavage that I ordered on its way. if it fits right I will have a 2.15 gear ratio. with the stock 50T spur and the 21T bell I ahd a 2.38 gear ratio. and with the stock 50T spur and the stock 19T clutch bell I had a 2.63 gear ratio! this thing is going to fly when I get done with it!! here are some pics of how I got the 43T spur gear to fit. I made the bushing using an old stripped 50T firestorm spur.