-=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
07-13-2008, 10:55 PM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Nitro Firestorm Drag
upgrades since the picture was taken, 21t clutchbell, ported and polished motor, new wheelie bar, wheels on this one, swapped out the front rims for the SS HPI rims, same as rear, a short vid with no brakes and a stock clutchbell, also before porting and polishing, updated vids soon to come http://www.youtube.com/user/redman1708
upgrades since the picture was taken, 21t clutchbell, ported and polished motor, new wheelie bar, wheels on this one, swapped out the front rims for the SS HPI rims, same as rear, a short vid with no brakes and a stock clutchbell, also before porting and polishing, updated vids soon to come http://www.youtube.com/user/redman1708
07-14-2008, 07:50 PM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Some of this aluminum stuff you can get from ebay. but not the front bulkhead. Hot racing has parts for it too. www.hot-racing.com/?c=239 there's a link.
07-15-2008, 09:50 AM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
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I recieved my 2.2 Axial Beadlock Rockster Chrome Wheels on Thursday,July 10,2008!!!Thats a date to remember!LOL
I HIGHLY reccomend these!They require no gluing and you can take the tires off by simply unlocking the bead!!NO MESSY BOILING!They also have SSSWWEEEEEEETT looks!
You can buy them here: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...K+++&search=Go
These are the tires that I rapped around these beauties: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXUM92&P=ML
Here is my Firestorm in its best out-fit yet!!:
I recieved my 2.2 Axial Beadlock Rockster Chrome Wheels on Thursday,July 10,2008!!!Thats a date to remember!LOL
I HIGHLY reccomend these!They require no gluing and you can take the tires off by simply unlocking the bead!!NO MESSY BOILING!They also have SSSWWEEEEEEETT looks!
You can buy them here: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...K+++&search=Go
These are the tires that I rapped around these beauties: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXUM92&P=ML
Here is my Firestorm in its best out-fit yet!!:
My CV-RX is running perfect too!Temps are 220-240 with a good smoke trail.Wheelies on all terrain!!!!!
07-15-2008, 06:04 PM
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firestorm coming in the mail soon......plan on breaking in the motor as soon as it gets here. Anybody got any suggestions on which method to use. Follow the instructions or do the heat cycle? IF anyone has instructions on how to heat cycle please let me know. I'm a total noobie when it comes to nitro rc. thanks in advance everyone!
07-15-2008, 06:45 PM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
do the heat cycle, much better!
Have a read of this thread, will save everyone having to write what to do for the thousandth time!
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5517128/tm.htm
Basically you need to go very easy on the engine, whilst getting the temps up as quickly as possible. Use a hair dryer to preheat the engine as hot as you can before you start, and wrap the engine head in foil to keep the temps up
Have a read of this thread, will save everyone having to write what to do for the thousandth time!
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5517128/tm.htm
Basically you need to go very easy on the engine, whilst getting the temps up as quickly as possible. Use a hair dryer to preheat the engine as hot as you can before you start, and wrap the engine head in foil to keep the temps up
07-15-2008, 08:00 PM
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yeah sorry for the repeat questions.....i read something bout it a while back but i just couldnt find what thread page it was on any more....
07-15-2008, 08:10 PM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Hey all, I am getting a Storm in a couple of days. I am currently running Traxxas 20% for my Revo 3.3 and I have read that I should not use top fuel unless I am running a TRX engine.
What fuel should I use for my FS? I will be bashing mostly.
Thanks
What fuel should I use for my FS? I will be bashing mostly.
Thanks
07-15-2008, 08:14 PM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
I use Trinity 20% Nitro and 12% oil.
ROFL!! This is my Firestorm!
http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...mcatattack.flv
ROFL!! This is my Firestorm!
http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...mcatattack.flv
07-15-2008, 08:51 PM
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Hello all, does anyone know why my firestorm will not run, engine works fine and the clutch is fine but when I give it gas the wheels just dont spin.[&o]
07-16-2008, 09:41 AM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Check your gear mesh,wheels,and dog bones for gravel,dirt,etc....I often get stones stuck between the wheel and the hub carrier.
07-16-2008, 11:12 AM
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Its not the clutch spring I checked, but I will look for rocks dirt etc. thx
Its not the clutch spring I checked, but I will look for rocks dirt etc. thx
07-16-2008, 12:25 PM
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so now find if there is a main gear shaft, not the spur gear. you are prolly going to have to take some stuff apart. It might be a stripped gear. Is there like a loud strange noise when you rev the engine? So just refer to my last post about how to fix it. Good luck
07-16-2008, 04:05 PM
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I don't mean to differ,but there is a big chance there is some sort of obstacle stuck where its not supose to.If you can't find anything of that nature,check elsewhere.
There is really no sense in taking somthing apart when there is a likely cause still unchecked...Firestorm trannys are hard to break.It is very unlikely its broken.
There is really no sense in taking somthing apart when there is a likely cause still unchecked...Firestorm trannys are hard to break.It is very unlikely its broken.
07-16-2008, 07:16 PM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
ORIGINAL: NitroNate
I use Trinity 20% Nitro and 12% oil.
ROFL!! This is my Firestorm!
http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...mcatattack.flv
I use Trinity 20% Nitro and 12% oil.
ROFL!! This is my Firestorm!
http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...mcatattack.flv
Can't wait to fire my Firestorm up for the first time!!Thanks for the help.
07-16-2008, 09:09 PM
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ok i just got my firestrom like 4 days ago and i started tuneing it bc it was real doggy . anyway so i start tuning it and then it just started getin louder and louder as i tune it. i dont thin anything of it so im really likeing ti the way it is so i stopped ajusting it so i figured i would test her out with some jumping....so i do a few lil ditch jumps into my road ...ne ways i hit it and then like peaces go flyin...well my driveshaft came off and then while im fixing it i notice that the header pipe it off and just floating there totaly seperated formt he engine and the bolts are gone and no bushing...im pissed so i have to go to my LHS tomarow and see what they can do for me...so you think it hurt the engine at all witht he pipe off for that short of time??im a wicked noob so i feel like an idiot bc i didnt check every bolt ont he thing....thnx guys hope its not to long for yu.
07-16-2008, 09:43 PM
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ok i just got my firestrom like 4 days ago and i started tuneing it bc it was real doggy . anyway so i start tuning it and then it just started getin louder and louder as i tune it. i dont thin anything of it so im really likeing ti the way it is so i stopped ajusting it so i figured i would test her out with some jumping....so i do a few lil ditch jumps into my road ...ne ways i hit it and then like peaces go flyin...well my driveshaft came off and then while im fixing it i notice that the header pipe it off and just floating there totaly seperated formt he engine and the bolts are gone and no bushing...im pissed so i have to go to my LHS tomarow and see what they can do for me...so you think it hurt the engine at all witht he pipe off for that short of time??im a wicked noob so i feel like an idiot bc i didnt check every bolt ont he thing....thnx guys hope its not to long for yu.
ok i just got my firestrom like 4 days ago and i started tuneing it bc it was real doggy . anyway so i start tuning it and then it just started getin louder and louder as i tune it. i dont thin anything of it so im really likeing ti the way it is so i stopped ajusting it so i figured i would test her out with some jumping....so i do a few lil ditch jumps into my road ...ne ways i hit it and then like peaces go flyin...well my driveshaft came off and then while im fixing it i notice that the header pipe it off and just floating there totaly seperated formt he engine and the bolts are gone and no bushing...im pissed so i have to go to my LHS tomarow and see what they can do for me...so you think it hurt the engine at all witht he pipe off for that short of time??im a wicked noob so i feel like an idiot bc i didnt check every bolt ont he thing....thnx guys hope its not to long for yu.
I had the same prolem the first week of my Storm and lost a header bolt and gasket, This will be an on going problem and always check bolts before you go out and run your truck. I finally used some loctite and it work. im thinking about putting nuts on the back side and longer bolts.