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jwalls 02-11-2015 01:08 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Sensorl...ywords=80a+esc would the be better than what i had ive got one of the old firestorms with the motiv esc and the warp motor and im runnin 2s fyi

jwalls 02-11-2015 01:21 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Sensorl...ywords=80a+esc would the be better than what i had ive got one of the old firestorms with the motiv esc and the warp motor and im runnin 2s fyi http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls?ie=UTF8&me= this ones prob crap idk thats y im askin the pros lol

nitro-rob 02-11-2015 01:25 PM

If you want brutal power and want to run 3s, I recommend unsensored. I've run both systems a lot and there is a big difference with, for example, a castle or stock HPI motor and a censored equivalent.

jwalls 02-11-2015 01:30 PM

so is 150a esc a lil to much or is it the bigger the better

nitro-rob 02-11-2015 01:32 PM

Thats overkill. 40-80 amp is enough, I don't believe most of the ratings, they depend on how its measured and are just a guide.

nitro-rob 02-11-2015 01:35 PM

You've been presented some good options, you really can't go wrong. I am partial to the extreme stock and trackstar myself.

collector1231 02-11-2015 02:25 PM

Woohoo! Might be trading my RS4 for one of these Firestorm 10Ts with a Sidewinder system. Can't wait!

nitro-rob 02-11-2015 07:35 PM

I enjoyed mine a lot. Stadium trucks in general. I am selling my durango ST and am building a Team C TC02T that I won in a draw and I have preordered a losi 22 2.0.

collector1231 02-12-2015 06:47 PM

Glad to hear! This ST will double as a race truck and basher, lol. I have no idea if the stadium truck class was going to sprout at our track, but nitro touring car certainly didn't.

nitro-rob 02-12-2015 06:51 PM

I tried racing the storm, it was a challenge. ST is taking off here even before the new Losi and AE trucks come out.

collector1231 02-12-2015 06:57 PM

I like challenges, and even if I can't, its much more bashable than a nitro RS4. Lol

nitro-rob 02-12-2015 06:59 PM

It will do fine at a club race for sure. Definitely very bashable compared to a pure race platform. I think the weight distribution was off because of the extra beefiness it has in it. It was very inconsistent when pushed and I couldn't figure a way out of it.

collector1231 02-12-2015 08:11 PM

Hrm, maybe I should crash and break all the Associateds and Losis to win... decisions, decisions. Lol

nitro-rob 02-12-2015 09:04 PM

Got to catch them to crash them!

collector1231 02-15-2015 10:59 AM

Yep! I just got back from the trade. Oh my gosh, it is FAST on 2S, even with a 5700KV Castle system!!! Handles very good and came with a set of tires that our local track works well with.

nitro-rob 02-15-2015 11:22 AM

The firestorm is a fun truck, enjoy it. There is some aftermarket stuff out there, too, if you are interested in doing her up. Thanks to the Blitz for that.Check out the 'Bay.

collector1231 02-15-2015 02:57 PM

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I know I will, lol. Here is a pic of it. Really clean, but I wheelied it through grass on accident.... http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2073497

jwalls 02-19-2015 06:57 PM

I need some help troubleshooting i just put a new receiver and esc on but now its glitchy alot worse than it was befor idk if its the controller or what it works good close but once i get like 20 ft away it has a mind of its own it might be the crystals or the servo to idk i have a tf-1 transmitter. before i replaced esc it wasnt as bad but i almost doubled the amps so i would guess it would make the glitch worse any help would be greatly appreciated

nitro-rob 02-19-2015 08:05 PM

If its not a low battery pack or broken antenna wire (check if its broken but the casing is still holding on), it could be browning out from too much current draw on the BEC (Castle is known for this). What do you mean that you would double the amps? Are you running a different servo? Try switching the channels and see if the glitching occurs with the same servo or on the different channel. That should tell you if its a servo.

nitro-rob 02-19-2015 08:07 PM


Originally Posted by collector1231 (Post 11983995)
I know I will, lol. Here is a pic of it. Really clean, but I wheelied it through grass on accident.... http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2073497

It looks good. Do you drive it more than the T-maxx?

nitro-rob 02-19-2015 08:10 PM


Originally Posted by collector1231 (Post 11982153)
I like challenges, and even if I can't, its much more bashable than a nitro RS4. Lol

I've reduced my once very large RC fleet of vehicles to just a handful and the lovable RS4 made the cut. I only drive it a few times a year and it likely won't be replaced but I can't part with it.

collector1231 02-19-2015 10:46 PM

Just got it, so I can't really tell, lol. I still have my RS4 Rally in a storage bin somewhere, in case the want to run an RS4 arises. Also have a set of rally tires, and wheel flares/wheel wells for it when it gets muddy. Really nice touring car.

jwalls 02-20-2015 06:45 AM

i got a 130a esc from losi and im guessin its the transmitter its so old i was driving in the snow could that of messed up my newish reciever i think im just going to replace the transmitter reciever and steering servo lol just to be safe

jwalls 02-21-2015 10:30 AM

well tried dif reciever and controller still messed up could it be the crystals or is the reciever to close to the esc

gigadiablo 03-04-2015 10:32 PM

Rustler VXL is much better


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