My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
06-13-2010, 05:51 PM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
ORIGINAL: proanti1
You are not worried about interference from the ESC heat sink touching the aluminum top deck?
You are not worried about interference from the ESC heat sink touching the aluminum top deck?
it shouldn't be an issue, it's been used, and hasn't been an issue.
ORIGINAL: redfisher1974
Drop by the firestorm thread, The guys would like to see your work.
Drop by the firestorm thread, The guys would like to see your work.
I'm sure any that are interested will find this thread! but I might post a single pic over there, with a link to here
06-13-2010, 06:33 PM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
This is definitely neat to see someone do a nitro to electric conversion. Does look quite good and looks like it should handle well with the weight of the motor in front of the tranny.
06-13-2010, 06:50 PM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
What speed control/motor are you running? It looks like an "L" motor from Hobby City. I have the 11L in my Slash 4x4 monster truck currently and it moves really good. Fast enough on 2s and crazy fast/wheelies/breaking stuff on 3s.
06-13-2010, 06:53 PM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
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What speed control/motor are you running? It looks like an "L" motor from Hobby City. I have the 11L in my Slash 4x4 monster truck currently and it moves really good. Fast enough on 2s and crazy fast/wheelies/breaking stuff on 3s.
What speed control/motor are you running? It looks like an "L" motor from Hobby City. I have the 11L in my Slash 4x4 monster truck currently and it moves really good. Fast enough on 2s and crazy fast/wheelies/breaking stuff on 3s.
I would have prefered the 3500kv, but because of the 32t spur and pinion, gearing options are limited.
its running the hobby king 100amp esc.
all up, the brand new roller, esc, motor, servo, and radio RX cost $150 less than a brand new RTR (aussie prices anyway)
and it goes faster, and runs cooler!
06-13-2010, 10:03 PM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
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its the KD36, 3000kv.
I would have prefered the 3500kv, but because of the 32t spur and pinion, gearing options are limited.
its running the hobby king 100amp esc.
all up, the brand new roller, esc, motor, servo, and radio RX cost $150 less than a brand new RTR (aussie prices anyway)
and it goes faster, and runs cooler!
ORIGINAL: ScottStaypuff
What speed control/motor are you running? It looks like an ''L'' motor from Hobby City. I have the 11L in my Slash 4x4 monster truck currently and it moves really good. Fast enough on 2s and crazy fast/wheelies/breaking stuff on 3s.
What speed control/motor are you running? It looks like an ''L'' motor from Hobby City. I have the 11L in my Slash 4x4 monster truck currently and it moves really good. Fast enough on 2s and crazy fast/wheelies/breaking stuff on 3s.
I would have prefered the 3500kv, but because of the 32t spur and pinion, gearing options are limited.
its running the hobby king 100amp esc.
all up, the brand new roller, esc, motor, servo, and radio RX cost $150 less than a brand new RTR (aussie prices anyway)
and it goes faster, and runs cooler!
Ahh the 3000kv is the 8L I believe, that should scream.
06-13-2010, 10:23 PM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
Good job, I am very interested in seeing it run. Please post an invitation on the nitro firestorm thread, I am a big poster there and people would definitely be interested in it.
Which 1m spur gear are you running?
Which 1m spur gear are you running?
06-14-2010, 02:52 AM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
ORIGINAL: nitro-rob
Good job, I am very interested in seeing it run. Please post an invitation on the nitro firestorm thread, I am a big poster there and people would definitely be interested in it.
Which 1m spur gear are you running?
Good job, I am very interested in seeing it run. Please post an invitation on the nitro firestorm thread, I am a big poster there and people would definitely be interested in it.
Which 1m spur gear are you running?
I used the car today, compared to the E-Firestorm, the handling is horrible.
but, the E-Firestorm has a much stiffer diff, while the converted version tending to spin a single wheel, and end up spinning out..
06-14-2010, 10:03 AM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
I found the same problem with my nitro when I put a big block in it. I had to add a few shims and ended up putting 100k diff oil in it to get it to straighten out and not diff steer. Its pretty extreme but it worked well.
06-14-2010, 03:59 PM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
the surface I was using it on was fairly long, fairly damp grass.
car didn't wheelie at all, and it was running the same tyres, and same suspension setup as the e-firestorm brushless, that still happily wheelied.
I guess I have to pull the diff out!!
car didn't wheelie at all, and it was running the same tyres, and same suspension setup as the e-firestorm brushless, that still happily wheelied.
I guess I have to pull the diff out!!
06-19-2010, 04:09 AM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
I ended up packing the diff with automotive grease, it still won't wheelie.
Both trucks weigh the same, however, the E-Firestorm has 200grams more on the rear wheels (all of which is behind the rear wheels) this also means 200grams less on the front wheels!!
E-Firestorm: F-800grams R-1400grams
N-Firestorm: F1000grams R-1200grams
Both trucks weigh the same, however, the E-Firestorm has 200grams more on the rear wheels (all of which is behind the rear wheels) this also means 200grams less on the front wheels!!
E-Firestorm: F-800grams R-1400grams
N-Firestorm: F1000grams R-1200grams
06-20-2010, 09:43 PM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
i like how the storm turned out. i was planning on dooing something like that but i taught it was a stupid idea. you my friend proved me wrong
06-21-2010, 02:48 AM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
ORIGINAL: vpower
i like how the storm turned out. i was planning on dooing something like that but i taught it was a stupid idea. you my friend proved me wrong
i like how the storm turned out. i was planning on dooing something like that but i taught it was a stupid idea. you my friend proved me wrong
I bought the nitro roller off ebay for $AU125... then headed over to hobby king
KD36-60-07L 3500kv Brushless Inrunner
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=6673
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=8993
BMS-616DMG+HS Digital Buggy Servo (MG) 10.2kg / .12sec / 46.5g
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=9443
Hobby King GT-2 2.4Ghz Receiver 3Ch
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...dProduct=10625
19T/5mm 32 Pitch Steel Pinion Gear
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=8997
I already had a radio that binds with that RX, so, total for those items, including postage, is about $AU125.
so, $AU250 firestorm, that is faster, and runs cooler than stock, for $AU150 less than stock!!!
06-21-2010, 03:20 PM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
I'm looking at converting my Nitro Firestorm, did you cut the motor mount yourself?
How are the electronics holding up?
I had issues with my Nitro Firestorm spinning one wheel faster than the other, ended up being a bearing... Should have known when I got the thing it was torn to hell...
How are the electronics holding up?
I had issues with my Nitro Firestorm spinning one wheel faster than the other, ended up being a bearing... Should have known when I got the thing it was torn to hell...
06-21-2010, 03:50 PM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
Yes, I made the motor mount myself, its just a piece of 3mm aluminium bar.
electronics seem to be holding up fine, its basically the same setup as I am running in my E-Firestorm.
electronics seem to be holding up fine, its basically the same setup as I am running in my E-Firestorm.
06-22-2010, 02:22 AM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
ORIGINAL: vpower
seems to me like you found an old computer nd used the aluminum to do that
seems to me like you found an old computer nd used the aluminum to do that
I got a piece of 3mm thick, 30mm wide aluminium bar...
06-22-2010, 04:13 PM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
ORIGINAL: Krawlin
I swear I've seen this truck before somewhere.... just wonder, but what other forums have you posted this on?
I swear I've seen this truck before somewhere.... just wonder, but what other forums have you posted this on?
AusRC
RCTech
Hobby King
I think thats all... haha
06-25-2010, 08:54 PM
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RE: My Firestorm Nitro to brushless conversion!
you know what stop posting in the e-firestorm thread your attitude should stay with you and not spread trough this forum