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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/26/2010 3:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		Any of you guys try the Dynamite Fuse brushless combos? I found one at a lhs for $125 but couldn't see what the kv was on the box. it was locked in a glass case and the clerk wasn't up to opening the case for a peek. I haven't seen any reviews on it.

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/26/2010 4:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		I looked at the dynamite stuff but don't think its sensored which is what I was looking for.

There should be plenty of batteries with high C-ratings. They are all over ebay and hobby king and there are manufacturers like Thunderpower, maxamps, reedy and venom that make higher c-rated batteries.

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/27/2010 12:47 AM   
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And yes you can run the 5700 on 3s with the MMp esc but you will still overheat it, Trust me we have seen many firestorm owners over the years and they all have failed. its much better to go lower KV and gear up for speed... But give it a try just have a temp gauge handy and check temps every 5 minutes.

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/27/2010 12:56 AM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/27/2010 3:46 AM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/27/2010 8:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		I know it exists, just thought that you thought the one I was talkin bout was a Banzai. Miscommunication. xD

Also, I think a set of piggy back shocks would be wicked on this thing. Anyone know where a set is that would be compatable?

And are MaxAmp batteries really worth the price? they seem super high

Found this at hobbypartz.com
http://www.hobbypartz.com/83p-4000mah-3s1p-111-30c.html

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/28/2010 4:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		I think I am going to get a CF chassis next month but want opinions on which one. Here is the extreme RC page: http://www.xtremercracing.com/FIRESTORM.cfm?startreturn=1&MaxReturn=20&StartPage=1&InfoID=6245&Category1=All&Category2=All&Category3=All&Category4=All&Search=FIRESTORM&Sortby=

Right now I am liking plain black or CF finish but can't decide on the extended or regular length chassis. The downside of the longer chassis is that I can't use regular fs bodies but I have access to SC truck bodies which I think are ugly (but there is more selection). The upside is stability and I plan on upgrading the motor and power significantly. The problem I have with the extended chassis is that I am essentially making a blitz without the 360 degree bumpers.

I hope there are deals at the hobby show in two weeks.

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/28/2010 5:02 AM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/28/2010 9:14 AM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/28/2010 9:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		I didn't get idiot proof answers for my newbee question here.
 But for sure I'm learning a lot of very interesting things about Storm mods and hard to discover wicked parts!

And since 5700KV doesn't like 3S Lipos, I just grabbed a secondhand Mamba Max 4600KV from eBay for future tests.
The seller has another one, maybe worth the chance.
Starts at $29.99 and buy it now is $39.99.
A fiver for shipping in the US.



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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/28/2010 11:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		I used an HPI Blitz Rear Brace and Rear Skid to give me some added protection for the motor. I've run the TBR rear bumber but have broken them three times! No experience with their wheelie bar though. I think these Blitz parts on the E-Firestorm looks great with the Pro-Line Baja Bug body.







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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/28/2010 3:54 PM   
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I didn't get idiot proof answers for my newbee question here.
 But for sure I'm learning a lot of very interesting things about Storm mods and hard to discover wicked parts!

And since 5700KV doesn't like 3S Lipos, I just grabbed a secondhand Mamba Max 4600KV from eBay for future tests.
The seller has another one, maybe worth the chance.
Starts at $29.99 and buy it now is $39.99.
A fiver for shipping in the US.




the 5700 on 3s would be fine in a onroad car but its just too much for it on 3s in the storm and will run hot. Now the 4600 is just about perfect for 3s running in the storm but you will have to gear according to motor temps. I just bought a Mamba max 4600kv setup new for 139 bones.

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/28/2010 3:57 PM   
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I used an HPI Blitz Rear Brace and Rear Skid to give me some added protection for the motor. I've run the TBR rear bumber but have broken them three times! No experience with their wheelie bar though. I think these Blitz parts on the E-Firestorm looks great with the Pro-Line Baja Bug body.








What are you geared at with the 5700kv and are you running 2s.

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/28/2010 4:55 PM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/28/2010 5:55 PM   
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Definitely a nice looking bug!
What size is that body? 
Would be nice to see front pics too. 

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/28/2010 11:34 PM   
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What are you geared at with the 5700kv and are you running 2s.

2S Hardcase LiPos. I've got 5000 20C Reedy and 5000 25C Yeah Racing.

Pinion is still the stock 19T, which is really pushing it especially with those Pro-Line Gladiator tires which are heavier and a little taller than stock tires. On a hot day motor temps can approach 180 in this setup but I haven't seen over that temperature yet. Sidewinder ESC only gets warm so no issues there. I like the speed I'm getting out of this thing so I'll keep running the 19T and keep monitoring temps. If it does start going over 180 frequently than I'll gear down.


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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/28/2010 11:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sounds about right, I sold my havoc and ordered a MM 4600kv which I plan on trying 3s with 18/87 and see what the temps are like.

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/28/2010 11:45 PM   
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Definitely a nice looking bug!
What size is that body? 
Would be nice to see front pics too.

This is the Pro-Line Short Wheelbase Baja Bug body. On the Pro-Line website you can find it under the Monster Truck category.

Check back to post #2942 from 21 Sep 2009 in this thread for pictures taken right after I finished the body. This link might get you to it:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7259802/anchors_9112229/mpage_118/key_/anchor/tm.htm#9112229



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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/29/2010 12:07 AM   
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What are you geared at with the 5700kv and are you running 2s.

2S Hardcase LiPos. I've got 5000 20C Reedy and 5000 25C Yeah Racing.

Pinion is still the stock 19T, which is really pushing it especially with those Pro-Line Gladiator tires which are heavier and a little taller than stock tires. On a hot day motor temps can approach 180 in this setup but I haven't seen over that temperature yet. Sidewinder ESC only gets warm so no issues there. I like the speed I'm getting out of this thing so I'll keep running the 19T and keep monitoring temps. If it does start going over 180 frequently than I'll gear down.


do you have a heatsink on that? They can really help.

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/29/2010 5:01 AM   
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So...short or long chassis?

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/29/2010 5:06 AM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/29/2010 7:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		Personally I like the way the Blitz drives and handles jumps a lot better than the E-Firestorm, and a lot of that has to do with the longer chassis and better weight distribution. So if it were me I would go for the longer chassis. Besides short course bodies you could probably fit MT bodies on it I would imagine. You could mount a rear Blitz bumper with all the right parts but I don't see any real easy way to get a front bumber to work without some fabrication cutting and drilling.

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/29/2010 8:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Its 50/50 which tells me I would be fine either way. The longer body would be a no brainer if I liked the bodies. I shouldn't pick an RC by the body, but....

I installed the cooling kit. Novak gets a D minus for this one. The heat sink is a replacement for the ring that goes around the stator. It was .4mm smaller than it should be. The manual says use a hairdryer to make it expand a little in case its snug and I burned the stickers off it using the heat gun. I ended up honing it out and getting it to fit. Its also not the width of the original band and a bit of the stator shows. The fan also doesn't fit on the heat sink in any direction without half of it hanging out and the only way I could get two bolts to hold it down was to mount it sideways (one of the two ways suggested in the manual). Its a very fast fan, though, and moves a lot of air. I have it running off the Aux channel and was thinking of putting a switch on it but won't bother.

Despite the pain it was it looks good and hopefully will make a difference. I put the same gearing on I've been running the past month so I have a good feel for how it handled heat before this.

A photo is coming tomorrow as well as a drive test (its raining now).

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/29/2010 5:49 PM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 10/30/2010 5:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		I got ten minutes in before snapping the steering rack. It was about 50F, about 15F cooler than I've been driving at.

87/19 gearing, 35C 5Ah 3s battery, novak ballistic 4200kv with a ccmmax pro without the cooling unit runs 140-155F and tonight after ten minutes was 95F and it appeared to be levelling. When the steering broke the temperature was 95F and by the time I walked across the street and back to get it it was down to 84.

I burn a slipper pad every ten packs or so. I have a blitz slipper setup coming.

I didn't get to drive it long enough and want to try warmer weather as well as verify with a second thermometer, but thats the preliminary look.

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