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Hello everybody

  very new to Rc trucks or rc anything for that matter.  just starting out and have a $250 budget from the wife.  RTR E-FIRESTORM 10 HT RTR, 1:10 SCALE, ELECTRIC, 2WD TRUCK was the truck that caught my eye.  good beginner truck for a 38 year old guy that is just starting?  what is the difference in the 2 trucks?  the HT and just the T??  sorry such a newbie at the whole Rc world but would love some help with even the most basic stuff.  if i do buy the FS HT are there things i should buy right off the rip as I'm buying the truck??  tools? parts that break easy with a newbie driving?   well i hope i hear from u guys and i would have 2 say i really need some experienced help thanks and hope to hear from u soon.

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They stopped making the T and now only make the HT, Basically the same just different body shell and tires.

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I have this truck and I love it.
i use Firestorm for half year. Firestorm very durable (i haven't broke anything)
difference between T and HT only in painting.
i buy brush version and it run out of the box (with 6 cell nimh) nearly 30 km/h
now i use brusless combo and it run 67km/h (with 6 cell nimh).
I recommended to buy this truck.

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technically the HT has a full set of dirtbones all around whereas the stock storm has ribs and ground assaults out back....

the lug

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Don't forget the cool HobbyTown stickers[&:]

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I was wondering if anyone has run proline gladiators on the firestorm as I was thinking of getting a set.  Would you get them for the frnt wheels as well as I'm currently using the ribbed again.  The track I tend to drive on is generally hard packed with some loose sections.  I've tried holeshots (no good for me) and calibres seem ok but I wanted something with a bit more bite.  Also are most guys running stock gear pinion setups.
The reason I want new tyres is I tend to lose the front end into corners regardless of which soft/hard springs use.  Wondering if I need some extra weight at the front?
Anyway, thanks guys as any advice will be helpful.. 
Dave</p>

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thank u guys very much i appreciate the time and effort!!!!!  now is this hpi water proof??  i mean are the electronics water proof like the traxxas cars????  thanks again and if u can help i would appreciate it!!!

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no they are not water proof, But if you check youtube you can find videos on how to water proof it yourself.

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I used gladiators and loved them on all surfaces. They wear very quickly on asphalt. I think they were a little heavier, though, than most tires.

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Hey guys,<div>Mounted my new RPM front and rear A-Arms: what a difference it makes.</div><div>The front stock were really poor in quality. The back seemed ok but changed the whole setup.</div><div>No more issue with ESC though. Again, I am VERY happy with my LRP 4600 mAh / 8.4V: wheelies on demand.</div><div>My LHS also replaced one of the leaking shock in 2 days!</div><div>Have painted a new body shell white. Pics soon...</div><div>Now awaiting for:</div><div>&lt;meta charset="utf-8"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">RPM Rear Bearing Carriers</span></meta&gt;</div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">RPM In-Line Steering Blocks</span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">&lt;meta charset="utf-8">ProTek 5x11x4mm rubber sealed bearings</meta&gt;</span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">Once this is done, will probably change the servo saver for the INTEGY alloy sttering bell crank one.</span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">Then that will be me done.</span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">I like the truck; 2WD you get a real sense of driving. Having more fun than with with my brushless 4WD buggy.</span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">Have a good WE,</span></div><div><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">V -[8D]</span></div>

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Hey i was just taking  the servo out of my e-fire but once i took the brace of i tried to remove it but there is a arm thing holding it in and i could not find out how to get it off [:o]. and on that note i was wondering if this servo would work good in the car ?

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Take a look on the dimensions....You'll understand if you compare it to any car servo..:)

I use this on a 4wd truggy.It's very good.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...idProduct=9618

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New stickers on the battery strap. Very important update. haha oh and a pic..
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...restorm180.jpg

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Here is a pic I like
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...orm204_wip.jpg

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Darkside what is the thing you have to left of your reciever? It's wired to the reciever...is it a fail safe?

Are you enjoying the new radio? I'm still thinking about getting one.
J

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Novak Glitch buster, basically a capacitor for the receiver. I have still not been able to play outside :(

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I am on a roll, pic with labels? here we go...haha here is my truck the way it sits today.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...12_wipcopy.jpg

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Hey. No driving here but I've been playing with paint.


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/...z/1556ea28.jpg

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Nice job!!

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Looks good Rob.

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wow the thread almost died [X(]

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some videos of my E Firestorm in snow.</p>

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuSyscgC3nQ[/youtube] without editing</p>

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykueOjvLPLQ[/youtube] edited with Sony Vegas 8.0 (I still have not learned how to make a good video to Sony)</p>

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1uNdOTcgxo[/youtube] edited with Movie maker</p>

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Finally some nice weather has come my way :) My lipos are all in storage mode. What is the best way to bring them out of storage mode? Discharge and then re-charge or just top em off and go? What do the experts here think?

Liking the vids

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just top them up and go...

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sweet. Thanks Red