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-=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

Old 01-17-2007, 05:30 PM
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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
Old 01-17-2007, 05:44 PM
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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
is that the new hpi .18 engine that it has in it?.
Old 01-17-2007, 06:08 PM
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it has the new g3.0 in it
Old 01-17-2007, 06:52 PM
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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.

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Old 01-17-2007, 06:56 PM
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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]
Old 01-17-2007, 07:15 PM
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it has the new g3.0 in it
A 3.0 is and 18. 3.0cc or .18 cubic inch.
Old 01-17-2007, 08:07 PM
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thanks... i knew 3 was the metric displacement but didn't know .18 is in cubic inches hehe
Old 01-17-2007, 08:20 PM
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How does this thing grip on a paved road. Does it spin out of can i get traction.
Old 01-17-2007, 08:22 PM
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on paved road it grips awesome.... but it will do a burnout if you give it full throttle and turn it [sm=stupid.gif]
Old 01-17-2007, 08:57 PM
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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!


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Old 01-17-2007, 09:05 PM
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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.
Old 01-17-2007, 09:21 PM
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hehe yeah you could probably do a front flip [X(] but i have yet to jump mine. It has been nasty weather for a while
Old 01-17-2007, 11:02 PM
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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!


Nice.

Any naked pics ?
Old 01-17-2007, 11:27 PM
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i gots a naked one for ya haha
Old 01-18-2007, 12:21 AM
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aint she a beauty haha. thats xxx rated lol.

anybody else notice the great tires this thing comes with
Old 01-18-2007, 12:58 AM
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YES!!! I LOVE THEM! they are perfect for most terrains
Old 01-18-2007, 01:44 AM
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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?
Old 01-18-2007, 01:55 AM
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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
Old 01-18-2007, 02:01 AM
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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
Old 01-18-2007, 02:05 AM
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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
Old 01-18-2007, 02:14 AM
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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!!!
Old 01-18-2007, 02:22 AM
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why would you buy a firestorm and run some nitro through it then sell it?!?!?!?!!??!!? what the f dude
Old 01-18-2007, 04:37 AM
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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.
Old 01-18-2007, 04:43 AM
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theres a guy in the for sale part thats looking to trade a losi lst for paintball gear
Old 01-18-2007, 04:45 AM
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254794....this is his ad number

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