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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/2/2010 8:56 PM   
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I still think were looking at two different shows rob...lol

Ok one show is at the international center and has all hobbys.. and is $12 admission with free parking.

the other is in missasuga on dundas street at bigboyswithcooltoys and is RC only and has the 70% off and bring a friend deal with free parking and free admission.

so do we go to both?




I say we do go to both. They are less than 20km apart. The question is which one to go to first and what time are we going to meet. I am open to any time on sunday. There should be plenty of areas to drive. I will bring my link and a laptop with the latest version of the software and two full packs. My truck will be squirreley, though, since I am holding off on buying outdrive cups just in case a blitz ESE is going for a good price at the show (I want to try the ball diff). I would love it if a good 550 motor was available for a good price.

I am guessing that the Big Boys show is a result of them not getting along with whats going on at the other show. It seems odd that they would host another show nearby at the same time - I guess the big boys with cool toys don't like to share?

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/2/2010 9:15 PM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/2/2010 10:26 PM   
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I still think were looking at two different shows rob...lol

Ok one show is at the international center and has all hobbys.. and is $12 admission with free parking.

the other is in missasuga on dundas street at bigboyswithcooltoys and is RC only and has the 70% off and bring a friend deal with free parking and free admission.

so do we go to both?




I say we do go to both. They are less than 20km apart. The question is which one to go to first and what time are we going to meet. I am open to any time on sunday. There should be plenty of areas to drive. I will bring my link and a laptop with the latest version of the software and two full packs. My truck will be squirreley, though, since I am holding off on buying outdrive cups just in case a blitz ESE is going for a good price at the show (I want to try the ball diff). I would love it if a good 550 motor was available for a good price.

I am guessing that the Big Boys show is a result of them not getting along with whats going on at the other show. It seems odd that they would host another show nearby at the same time - I guess the big boys with cool toys don't like to share?

lets meet at the big hobby show on airport road around 10 am if thats ok, Then if we have money left we can go to the other show...


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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 12:30 AM   
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That should keep those electronics on

Done...aside form the CF front brace

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 12:34 AM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 12:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yeah, its looking good. Whats the truck in the background of the bottom photo. It looks like another storm?

I finally bent my banzai bar. Not the flat plate part, but the bar that holds the wheels.

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 2:16 AM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 9:58 AM   
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I am surprised the titanium bent, though. What did you hit?


I don't think those HPI shafts are titanium...I think they are just steel with a titanium-nitride coating to resist scratches and reduce resistance.

Lunsford looks like the right choice for a truck that takes that kind of punishment!

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 6:46 PM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 6:48 PM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 7:52 PM   
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I've thinking of getting some Turnigy batteries, its $25 for a 5200 lipo hard case.

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 8:11 PM   
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Whats the best batteries you guys have used so far with a stock E-Firestorm. I'm really interested in getting one and would like to get a good battery or two for it right away. As far as battery life and power go...???

Are you getting the brushless flux or the brushed HT?

Lipo or nimh?

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 8:12 PM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 11:13 PM   
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Dark- No RPM arms?

Rpm arms and bearing carriers all the way around

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 11:17 PM   
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I am surprised the titanium bent, though. What did you hit?


I don't think those HPI shafts are titanium...I think they are just steel with a titanium-nitride coating to resist scratches and reduce resistance.

Lunsford looks like the right choice for a truck that takes that kind of punishment!

They bent when I ripped the tranny off....not sure how I managed that. rough landing I guess. I think you are right but, I really though they were Titanium...I should learn to read. lol

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 11:17 PM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 11:18 PM   
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Sorry Dark, I didn't look good enough.

I've thinking of getting some Turnigy batteries, its $25 for a 5200 lipo hard case.

I responded anyway. that seems cheap for batteries. I would try one.

Nice Red. looks good

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 11:45 PM   
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This thing should just scream on 3s

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/3/2010 11:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		i have similar on my novak vs sw setup i have a novak 8.5t xbr or something (thier sport BL esc) and running simplar gearing as with my SW 4600 it felt a lot softer on the bottom but had pretty similar top seem if not a little slower, ie the sw was faster than the novak...

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/4/2010 1:32 AM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/4/2010 1:38 AM   
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I'd be getting the Brushless Flux. What's the difference between the Lipo batteries and the NiMh batteries?

The diffrence is like driving a 4 clyinder (nimh) and driving a V8 (lipo)

The lipos are lighter, faster amd last longer

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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/4/2010 3:29 AM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/4/2010 3:50 AM   
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/4/2010 4:16 AM   
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I have a package


Hee Hee. That sounded funny.



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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread - 11/4/2010 4:29 AM   
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Looking good, Red, I look forward to seeing it drive on sunday. I will have two 3s batteries on me......

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