-=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
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I just got some new stuff for my FS. Axial Rocksters, Proline Gladiators, new spur gear (stripped last one), and and Integy fuel filter/primer.
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Why do you want to change it?The Stock one is one of the best...
Wait a minute.Why take off the flywheel?I slipped them right on....
Thank you for going through that with me. I was actually talking about these clutch shoes. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXVK12&P=7
I think I figured out how to put it on. The HPI rush has the same shoes and I just downloaded the manual. It goes right through the instructions. Now I see why i need to take my flywheel off....otherwise it is really hard to get those springs in there right.
I think I figured out how to put it on. The HPI rush has the same shoes and I just downloaded the manual. It goes right through the instructions. Now I see why i need to take my flywheel off....otherwise it is really hard to get those springs in there right.
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ORIGINAL: NitroNate
Ironhorse,Nice ride!How do you like them Rocksters?Pretty awsome aren't they?
Ironhorse,Nice ride!How do you like them Rocksters?Pretty awsome aren't they?
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Here is an update of my firestorm, I painted the shock tower, springs. etc. and the air cleaner. And some pics of the the clips I made
from zip ties, fuel line and toilet chain. I am not losing them anymore which helps. I also beat a savage xl on a straight run today and also jumped about 6 feet in the air off of a cement pad lip, too bad I went tumbeling and broke my fiber brake disk right off, i can't find it....good thing I have an extra one. thats amazing thats the only thing that happened. sweet.................! have fun out there!!!
from zip ties, fuel line and toilet chain. I am not losing them anymore which helps. I also beat a savage xl on a straight run today and also jumped about 6 feet in the air off of a cement pad lip, too bad I went tumbeling and broke my fiber brake disk right off, i can't find it....good thing I have an extra one. thats amazing thats the only thing that happened. sweet.................! have fun out there!!!
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Does any one know How to I make Proline 2.2 dish wheels fit my firestorm? i accidentally mounted my new sand paws to the wheels without checking if the wheels fit. It looks like the wrong hub clamp for the wheels.
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hey flyer you can go on youtube and this guy shows you how to respool a pullstart its not that hard just takes sometime and hurt ur hands let me know wat you think they have one on towerhobbies i think is like 15-20 bucks
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haven't posted in awhile but im still tweakin on my FS
i just picked up a new breather for it, well actually its to cool the oil on the head for cars but with a small mod to it it works better than the stock one
step 1 open package
step2 shoved the blue filter from the stock one down in there, otherwise it would be just a metal filter
step 3 installed it on the FS
so there you have it, the body fits great, increased air flow, and it looks totally awesome
i just picked up a new breather for it, well actually its to cool the oil on the head for cars but with a small mod to it it works better than the stock one
step 1 open package
step2 shoved the blue filter from the stock one down in there, otherwise it would be just a metal filter
step 3 installed it on the FS
so there you have it, the body fits great, increased air flow, and it looks totally awesome
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Hey NitroNate,
what kind of tires would someone use on the firestorm for racing? just curious.... Hey and are you still running on those MOABS? I run them for more ground clearence, pretty much bashing... and then I also use my stock front tires with some Proline Gladiators in the back,,,what a good tire.....
thanks
what kind of tires would someone use on the firestorm for racing? just curious.... Hey and are you still running on those MOABS? I run them for more ground clearence, pretty much bashing... and then I also use my stock front tires with some Proline Gladiators in the back,,,what a good tire.....
thanks
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hi
i went bashing in the mud yesterday and today i noticed a resistance in the rear wheel when i push the car... i put wd-40 on the wheel bearing and checked the clutch spring but its ok
anyone can help me ?
(sorry for my english im french)
i went bashing in the mud yesterday and today i noticed a resistance in the rear wheel when i push the car... i put wd-40 on the wheel bearing and checked the clutch spring but its ok
anyone can help me ?
(sorry for my english im french)
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
i race at a dirt track once a week and I have the stock tires on the front and I bought a pair of Proline Dirt Paws for the back...they seem to work great!!
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Does any one know how to make proline 2.2 dish wheels fit my firestorm. Also what tires and or adjustments should i make to do wheelies?
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ORIGINAL: impalapolicepack
hi
i went bashing in the mud yesterday and today i noticed a resistance in the rear wheel when i push the car... i put wd-40 on the wheel bearing and checked the clutch spring but its ok
anyone can help me ?
(sorry for my english im french)
hi
i went bashing in the mud yesterday and today i noticed a resistance in the rear wheel when i push the car... i put wd-40 on the wheel bearing and checked the clutch spring but its ok
anyone can help me ?
(sorry for my english im french)
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Blind Object,
Check your exhaust gasket, mine was doing the exact same thing.. I found the header loose from the factory then I noticed some/alot of spent nitro right underneath where the header connects to the motor, pulled it and sure enough my gasket was split...
If this is the problem, try Nates fix and get some auto gasket or Tower Hobbies sells them in a 5 pack...
Check your exhaust gasket, mine was doing the exact same thing.. I found the header loose from the factory then I noticed some/alot of spent nitro right underneath where the header connects to the motor, pulled it and sure enough my gasket was split...
If this is the problem, try Nates fix and get some auto gasket or Tower Hobbies sells them in a 5 pack...