-=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
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Ok so I got the steering fixed, turns out I had the D/R messed up, simple solution, but in my frustration I didn't see it. Anyways I took the truck out today and after running a tank I brought it in for a refill and noticed that fuel was leaking at the base of the head where it meets the block. I drained the tank, and took the head off, but nothing jumped out at me as a reason to what the problem might be. I screwed the head back on refilled the tank and the same thing happened all over again. Anyone have ideas or solutions?
Ok so I got the steering fixed, turns out I had the D/R messed up, simple solution, but in my frustration I didn't see it. Anyways I took the truck out today and after running a tank I brought it in for a refill and noticed that fuel was leaking at the base of the head where it meets the block. I drained the tank, and took the head off, but nothing jumped out at me as a reason to what the problem might be. I screwed the head back on refilled the tank and the same thing happened all over again. Anyone have ideas or solutions?
and also, my friends rc10gt2 usually stays between 230 and 280. is this to hot? he is running kinda rich also. but this is driving in grass the whole time.
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Ok guys, I am new to this site and new to the nitro scene. I bought a Firestorm about a month ago for myself for Xmas. Love the truck so far and have put close to 1/2 a gallon through it already, if not a little more. I bought a K&N, 21T, battery pack and a new servo for it (645MG.) I got everything installed now and had a heck of a time with the servo. Finally got it working, but now it runs backwards (left is right, right is left.) If you look at the car from the front, the servo gear is on the left (passenger side.) I swapped it over to the drivers side (right) and had the same problem. Is there something I am doing wrong here? I also noticed the gear is smaller than the stock servo gear so I really have to tighten down the screw to hold the steering arm on there. Any recommendations are appreciated. I have read through this thread several times and have learned from it every time.
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can someone tell me what the best glow plugs and glow starter is? thank you. i was looking at the os 8 glow plugs and also one of the hpi starters. not sure which one yet though.
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Well I didn't realize there was a switch on the radio for reversing the steering and the throttle. got that fixed. But now I have to pull everything back apart and put locktite on that screw for the servo because the servo gear is too small, and the screw ends up working itself loose. Anybody have this same problem?
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Big tip for when you guys need new back tyres on ya Firestorm get the Pro-Line Gladiator 2 Truck Tyre 2.2" around £12 a pair mad grip on all terrain I find it very hard to do a donut with them on as they just dig in but makes poping wheeles easy, they also last a long time perfect.
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After a break of a few months i'm back into my Firestorm again
Thing is i can't help but have a tinker with it.
I've read through the HPI catalog and know the official HPI hop-up's nearly by memory But i'm really struggling to find hop-up's by 3rd party companys.
I know for a fact i read a review on this very site about a non HPI carbon chassis, but my question is what else is available?
And more importantly what's worth upgrading?
Thing is i can't help but have a tinker with it.
I've read through the HPI catalog and know the official HPI hop-up's nearly by memory But i'm really struggling to find hop-up's by 3rd party companys.
I know for a fact i read a review on this very site about a non HPI carbon chassis, but my question is what else is available?
And more importantly what's worth upgrading?
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
New era do some hop ups alloy a arms front an back and a big block upgrade http://www.neweramodels.com/cgi-bin/...9&shortlist=0#
also edit make some hop ups look on ebay item number 310016932482 not a bad deal for £57
also edit make some hop ups look on ebay item number 310016932482 not a bad deal for £57
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Great links thanks. [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
Anyone tried the Edit hop-up's?
Just wondering if the quality is up to the HPI stuff.
Anyone tried the Edit hop-up's?
Just wondering if the quality is up to the HPI stuff.
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i am officially getting a firestorm this summer. i will be bored over the summer so what the hell lol.
also, i contacted RPM and they said that they might be making parts for the firestorm. they said that it might not be to soon, but i told them that just a bumper would be nice.
but i bet it wouldnt be to hard to scab on one from another car.
also, i contacted RPM and they said that they might be making parts for the firestorm. they said that it might not be to soon, but i told them that just a bumper would be nice.
but i bet it wouldnt be to hard to scab on one from another car.
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
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If you want a bumper set for the Firestorm try Tbone racing not a bad set havent broken the back one yet but have busted the front one hit a wall about 38mph as the power switch failed on the truck (not even a fail safe could stop it) the switch has now been removed and I would advize every one to do the same as its not nice seeing your truck going full power away form you totaly out of control, tried runing after it but diden't stand a chance.
http://www.t-bone-racing.com
If you want a bumper set for the Firestorm try Tbone racing not a bad set havent broken the back one yet but have busted the front one hit a wall about 38mph as the power switch failed on the truck (not even a fail safe could stop it) the switch has now been removed and I would advize every one to do the same as its not nice seeing your truck going full power away form you totaly out of control, tried runing after it but diden't stand a chance.
http://www.t-bone-racing.com
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Im looking to buy some new rims and tyres for my firestorm.
Ive got these in mind, would they fit the 12mm hex fitting ?
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=23993
Or these
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=22401
With these
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=15142
Thoughts ? recomendations ? thankooo
Ive got these in mind, would they fit the 12mm hex fitting ?
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=23993
Or these
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=22401
With these
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=15142
Thoughts ? recomendations ? thankooo
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
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Try these tyres on the back they are the nuts
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=14701
Try these tyres on the back they are the nuts
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=14701
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
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Fast Neasy
Try these tyres on the back they are the nuts
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=14701
Fast Neasy
Try these tyres on the back they are the nuts
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=14701
Cheers for that
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Got my Firestorm ready for this years race season(s). Put an OS 12 TG in it, I haven't run it yet, but will let everyone know how it goes later.
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Some fantastic links there for upgrades [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
Anyone experimented with exhausts?
I've heard great reports on the JP-1 and RB's, but am wondering how they perform with the G3.0?
Anyone experimented with exhausts?
I've heard great reports on the JP-1 and RB's, but am wondering how they perform with the G3.0?
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Quick question. I bought the Venom 5-cell battery pack. How do I hook this up to the car since they have different plugs??
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I must not be understanding then, because its the connectors that don't match. Does the wiring into the on/off switch have the same connector as the battery pack?
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If I leave it back in the battery area, the wires are not long enough for it to reach up to the receiver. I may just buy another charger, cut the connector off and put it on the existing wiring. Seems if I mount the battery pack up front, and plug it into the receiver, it has constant power, and having to take the receiver apart everytime to plug it in and unplug it will get to be a pain. I drive this pretty much every day or every other day. Unless somebody has pictures of how they did it, and it is fairly easy to do I'll just buy another charger.
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Quick question. I bought the Venom 5-cell battery pack. How do I hook this up to the car since they have different plugs??
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Battery ends up positioned in your firestorm like this:
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I have a Firestorm and that thing takes a beating and comes back for MORE!!!!!! As far as speed I changed the clutch bell to the 21 tooth and i take my freinds Revo of the hole and on the long run who needs a two speed. Has anyone installed that big block kit from New Era??
Anyone knows were to get some wheelie bars for the firestorm ??????
Anyone knows were to get some wheelie bars for the firestorm ??????
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Hi great thread. I recently got one of these trucks, and I have it ready to go but its' still in the box awaiting some decent weather, it's far too cold, rainy and wet to run it right now. Is the accepted method now for breaking nitro motors in, the heat cycle method, put it on the ground and run it in figure eights until the engine reaches about 190-200 degrees, shut it off, and do this for a couple tanks of fuel? I have read that the sitting on a box and idling a whole tank method as is described in the firestorm manual is a oldschool way that isn't as good.