-=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
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yeah i thought about waiting for that but i couldn't resist....I will just upgrade later.... when i have money ha
yeah i thought about waiting for that but i couldn't resist....I will just upgrade later.... when i have money ha
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I have had my Firestorm for about 2 weeks now and absolutely love it! This thing is quick and handles nicely at speed. I am going to change the clutch bell to an 18 or 17T to get a little more pop out of the corners because I run on several tight tracks, but other than that I will run as is for now.
I will warn you to look at the brake...they ship them (or at least mine) with little to no brakes, but just did a little adjusting and they work fine now. Not only adjust the quick adjust but look at adjusting the brake plates a little closer.
Anyone thinking about getting one will not be disappointed, especially with this only costing $260.00.
I will post pics soon.
LT
I will warn you to look at the brake...they ship them (or at least mine) with little to no brakes, but just did a little adjusting and they work fine now. Not only adjust the quick adjust but look at adjusting the brake plates a little closer.
Anyone thinking about getting one will not be disappointed, especially with this only costing $260.00.
I will post pics soon.
LT
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my brakes work almost too good but i did turn in the adjuster knob on the servo rod a little.... i agree with LT. 725.....this handles really nice and it just keeps revving out....the top and bottom end are pretty snappy.[sm=thumbs_up.gif]
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Pics...sorry for the bedspread, but I am traveling now and in a hotel.
Forgot to mention in my last post that I did add a front bumper (modified an Associated one) because I have a tendency to bump into things!
Forgot to mention in my last post that I did add a front bumper (modified an Associated one) because I have a tendency to bump into things!
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I have been on pavement, gravel, and dirt and the thing grips pretty dang good on all of them. Obviously it grips better on pavement, but you have to expect that. And the thing jumps great. I was able to clear a 25 foot tabletop on the local BMX track. Keep the RPM's up because the front has a tendency to dive.
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Pics...sorry for the bedspread, but I am traveling now and in a hotel.
Forgot to mention in my last post that I did add a front bumper (modified an Associated one) because I have a tendency to bump into things!
Pics...sorry for the bedspread, but I am traveling now and in a hotel.
Forgot to mention in my last post that I did add a front bumper (modified an Associated one) because I have a tendency to bump into things!
Any naked pics ?
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here is a question....why is the tubing so long to depressurize the gas tank? why is the tube so short for the fuel intake? shouldn't that be switched?
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the fuel tubing is to pressurize the fuel tank, not to DEpressurize the tank. it's long to keep the engine from running erratically.
it's a nice lookin truck, i still may have to snag one for a basher ST
it's a nice lookin truck, i still may have to snag one for a basher ST
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BRO THANKS FOR THE PICS that thing looks awsome maybe in a later future i can get one if i find a used roller it might take a while to turn up but with time i know theyll start showing up on ebay
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just to get technical hehe how does it pressurize the tank!? [sm=confused.gif] by the exhaust buildup in the muffler trying to get out of a small hole? yes i think i just answered my question... haha epiphany
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YES u jsut answer ur own question LOL
PS i just looked on ebay and there is already a COMPLETE use FIRESTORM its funny becuase he has it listed at THE FIRST FIRESTORM ON EBAY..........and u know what i think its true!!!
PS i just looked on ebay and there is already a COMPLETE use FIRESTORM its funny becuase he has it listed at THE FIRST FIRESTORM ON EBAY..........and u know what i think its true!!!
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Once i sell my paintball gun i will be getting one. Its taken me like 2 weeks to figure out what truck i wanted, but i think im going to go with this one.