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Official E-FIRESTORM thread

Old 09-18-2011, 01:23 PM
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its from HPI
Old 09-18-2011, 01:32 PM
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I got the original hpi brown version on my nitro storm, an strc on my estorm and a hotracing piece on my blitz. of the aluminum ones the hpi felt heavier but not by much.

I just looked at the big squid report on the recon, looks like a rebadged brama18b

[link]http://www.bigsquidrc.com/hpi-mini-recon-pictures-and-info/[/link]
Old 09-18-2011, 02:39 PM
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Did you notice any better steering response using them?    As thats mainy what im after
Old 09-18-2011, 02:45 PM
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yes, with all of them in each truck. lol
Old 09-18-2011, 09:37 PM
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Well gotta love that 3's lipo power, Guess I'll be placing an order to TH.

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Old 09-19-2011, 11:28 AM
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, I was going to order the orange one its 3 degrees and they say its heavy which will add weight to the front end which will be benafical, to keeping the front end down,
Have you tried flipping the rear arms to help keep front end down?
Old 09-19-2011, 05:12 PM
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Good to know I plan on ordering the Orange 3 degree Block then. I Also plan on Getting rid of my HPI Cyber 10B I'm looking to pick up another  stadium truck t3 or t4 roller or a SCT 2wd or possibly 4wd if anyone wants to trade. The Cyber 10b is a roller Needs ESC and Motor and a center drive shaft.
Old 09-19-2011, 05:27 PM
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If you are looking for another tough stadium truck, I would suggest a T3 or XXX-T. I've had great luck out of both. The T4 was great for racing but a fragile basher. The T4 also really needs the 30 degree castor blocks before it handles like it should.
Old 09-20-2011, 06:14 AM
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What no Firestorm?
Old 09-20-2011, 07:37 AM
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What no Firestorm?
He is in firestorm thread so I assumed he already has one. That's why I said "if you are looking for another" lol
Old 09-20-2011, 11:23 AM
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Any thoughts as to whats better HPI "white" orRPM "A" arms ball ends etc.....
Old 09-20-2011, 11:45 AM
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RPM all the way.  I used the white arms on the blitz and they were broken the first time out.  Most of the white plastic broke for me quickly.  From what I remember the RPM ball ends are quite tight on the firestorm balls.  I use the white ESE ball ends and have replaced them twice since june because they were bent too many times.  I would stick with stock.
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Thanks for the fast reply. I have switched to 2.8" Desperado wheel'sand Badlands tires (5"tall) so I figure im going to wear things out a little faster than with the stock 4" tires. The trade off is worth it though for bashing. Jumps/lands betterand tons of traction. Im running a 16t pinion and the truck is faster top speed but the esc and motor are coolerI assume because the tires arent spinning the whole timeim driving. The punch control is @ 50% and still pulls wheelies whenever you want.
Old 09-20-2011, 12:15 PM
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Pics please....
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Old 09-20-2011, 12:50 PM
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Those are big tires, Looks cool.
Old 09-20-2011, 01:05 PM
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They are but with the 2.8" wheels the sidewall is about the same so they arent to sloppy in turn's. Also besides jumping/landing the ground clearance is great in grass.
Another good thing is they weigh about the same as the stock setup.
Old 09-20-2011, 02:44 PM
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that setup looks sweet. i love those blacked out rims!
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They are but with the 2.8'' wheels the sidewall is about the same so they arent to sloppy in turn's. Also besides jumping/landing the ground clearance is great in grass.
Another good thing is they weigh about the same as the stock setup.
I run 2.8s as-well, mine are 30 series so they are low profile and are the same outside diameter as the 2.2s

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The above pic was from when I hit a brick wall at 40 mph.....[&:]
Old 09-20-2011, 03:12 PM
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Hey Rob, Tower has the bullet flux listed for $359.... About time it came to north America.
Old 09-21-2011, 06:03 PM
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I'm looking to buy another R/C truck/car idk what I want tho... I really want a tc3 -tc5 or a sc10 4x4 or scte. I'd like one of each but that just isnt going to happen right now. I just want a street car for speed runs and after work in are huge parking lot, instead of running my storm and tearing that up sense it isnt truely meant to be ran on the street and I want a SCT 4x4 for Winter time and running offroad . I'm torn at what to get. I think I really should get the SCT 4x4 as winter is going to be here soon in NY and then by the tc3-5 at the end of november when I get a check for $25,000.00 from a lawsuit I get every year.


If anyone has either of these for sale PM me and maybe we can work something out.

Also if anyone has either let me know their up's and down's.

Old 09-21-2011, 07:35 PM
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just thought i'd post a couple pics of my firestorm...


Old 09-21-2011, 09:09 PM
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namewasdallas - If your interested, I got a hotbodies cycloneS, on-road tracks dried up and the spot we ran em is crowed with real traffic. no motor or esc tho.

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Old 09-22-2011, 01:46 AM
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Hi all,

I've started to post within Savage XS thread since I've got one pre-ordered, and I've been invited by redfisher and Rob to discover Official E-Firestorm thread because i've got one HPI E-Firestorm 10T Flux (105879), I like it, with 3S it's very fast.
Oups ! 367 pages ! hard home work !

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