-=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
04-25-2009, 02:07 PM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
sorry for posting agian, but i think my question got skipped over last time :/
What tires to you guys and gals get, do you go for buggy or truck tires and what brand?. I'll be mostly bashing, driving on the street, grass, and dirt.
What tires to you guys and gals get, do you go for buggy or truck tires and what brand?. I'll be mostly bashing, driving on the street, grass, and dirt.
04-25-2009, 02:13 PM
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well my brother and I fixed up our backyard track and were ready to race our nitros yesterday. Instead, the pull starter cord pulled out to far and doesn't retract (totally my fault i know), but is that something i can fix myself our does that require a whole new pull starter.
How many of you use roto starts on your storm. My friend has an unused one that I can probably get my hands on. Is it smart to go roto? I know the ez start on my tmaxx saves so much time.
How many of you use roto starts on your storm. My friend has an unused one that I can probably get my hands on. Is it smart to go roto? I know the ez start on my tmaxx saves so much time.
04-25-2009, 02:19 PM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
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sorry for posting agian, but i think my question got skipped over last time :/
What tires to you guys and gals get, do you go for buggy or truck tires and what brand?. I'll be mostly bashing, driving on the street, grass, and dirt.
sorry for posting agian, but i think my question got skipped over last time :/
What tires to you guys and gals get, do you go for buggy or truck tires and what brand?. I'll be mostly bashing, driving on the street, grass, and dirt.
04-25-2009, 02:35 PM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Ahhh I am back in it - my Firestorm was down for a couple months as I focused on my full size car haha. I put it away running great, but the steering wasn't steering. I had just replaced the steering server with a Futuba one too, so I was bummed - thought I broke the linkage that hooks the server to the "rack" as when I would turn, I'd see the piece split and move in halves. I though the piece split, but it turns out its a spring loaded mechanism that is supposed to save the server from shock I guess. I was taking it apart and undid the big nut maybe 1/5 of a turn and it popped apart completely. So, it turns out, the nut had backed off was simply not tight so any considerable force when turning was causing the mechanism to separate as if to save the servo - doh! I had ordered all new plastic steering pieces from Tower thinking it was borked, but it went back together and just needed tightening. So now, I am charging up my glow plug and am going to give it a go later today!
04-25-2009, 03:50 PM
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well my brother and I fixed up our backyard track and were ready to race our nitros yesterday. Instead, the pull starter cord pulled out to far and doesn't retract (totally my fault i know), but is that something i can fix myself our does that require a whole new pull starter.
How many of you use roto starts on your storm. My friend has an unused one that I can probably get my hands on. Is it smart to go roto? I know the ez start on my tmaxx saves so much time.
well my brother and I fixed up our backyard track and were ready to race our nitros yesterday. Instead, the pull starter cord pulled out to far and doesn't retract (totally my fault i know), but is that something i can fix myself our does that require a whole new pull starter.
How many of you use roto starts on your storm. My friend has an unused one that I can probably get my hands on. Is it smart to go roto? I know the ez start on my tmaxx saves so much time.
04-25-2009, 03:59 PM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
I run road rage II tires for the street and two types of off roads - geolanders all around or a set with gladiators (rear) and dirt hawg (front). The roadrage get most of the action. They are low profile and change the gearing a lot but make the truck scream. I like all of these sets. The geolanders are a cool general purpose tire.
04-25-2009, 04:03 PM
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Ahhh I am back in it - my Firestorm was down for a couple months as I focused on my full size car haha. I put it away running great, but the steering wasn't steering. I had just replaced the steering server with a Futuba one too, so I was bummed - thought I broke the linkage that hooks the server to the "rack" as when I would turn, I'd see the piece split and move in halves. I though the piece split, but it turns out its a spring loaded mechanism that is supposed to save the server from shock I guess. I was taking it apart and undid the big nut maybe 1/5 of a turn and it popped apart completely. So, it turns out, the nut had backed off was simply not tight so any considerable force when turning was causing the mechanism to separate as if to save the servo - doh! I had ordered all new plastic steering pieces from Tower thinking it was borked, but it went back together and just needed tightening. So now, I am charging up my glow plug and am going to give it a go later today!
Ahhh I am back in it - my Firestorm was down for a couple months as I focused on my full size car haha. I put it away running great, but the steering wasn't steering. I had just replaced the steering server with a Futuba one too, so I was bummed - thought I broke the linkage that hooks the server to the "rack" as when I would turn, I'd see the piece split and move in halves. I though the piece split, but it turns out its a spring loaded mechanism that is supposed to save the server from shock I guess. I was taking it apart and undid the big nut maybe 1/5 of a turn and it popped apart completely. So, it turns out, the nut had backed off was simply not tight so any considerable force when turning was causing the mechanism to separate as if to save the servo - doh! I had ordered all new plastic steering pieces from Tower thinking it was borked, but it went back together and just needed tightening. So now, I am charging up my glow plug and am going to give it a go later today!
04-26-2009, 10:27 PM
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Hey guys - seems I am having a hard time keeping the steering race bolt tight. Its the big bolt with the big nut and spring - I guess its a servo saver. I have a Futuba servo up front - I tightened the nut pretty good yesterday and drove a bunch today, as about 30 - 45 mins go by I notice the truck is turning less and less, and then realize its bumping the nut more and more loose - in fact, I think the nut technically fell off today (but was still on the truck because of that pin that holds everything in line). I went and threw it on even tighter and used red thread lock. We'll see - anyone else have this thing coming apart? My next resort will be to epoxy the steering arm halves together.
04-27-2009, 12:03 PM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Had another great time running my Firestorm, but managed to break the clutch spring, so far I just repaired it but, I want to get something more robust... would the savage 2pc clutch shoes and springs be a direct fit? I also have a new member in the RC family, the HPI cup racer!! I'm so excited to build that one from scratch.
04-28-2009, 09:41 PM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
The clutch spring will get busted sometime no matter what. Try this:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDLJ2&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDLJ2&P=7
04-29-2009, 08:48 AM
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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
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Try the savage 3-shoe. Its a great clutch, I run it on all my G3's and love it.
I have my storm fixed.
Try the savage 3-shoe. Its a great clutch, I run it on all my G3's and love it.
I have my storm fixed.
Would I have to get a different flywheel?
04-29-2009, 09:33 AM
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I guess I'll have to added to my towerhobbies shopping list! Cheers! Do I have to get a different clutch bell or will the shoes from the 3 pc kit fit fine in the stock clutch bell?
04-29-2009, 09:59 AM
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The stock clutch bell will fit fine. I noticed a good increase in power on the bottom end with the change. Also, widening the exhaust header helps too.
04-29-2009, 11:38 AM
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Those are nice wheels, I use to have those rims, they're very expensive though. =(
Why is your pipe disconnected?
Why is your pipe disconnected?
04-29-2009, 11:44 AM
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I havn't seen photos on here for a while so here are two from the weeekend.
I havn't seen photos on here for a while so here are two from the weeekend.
What shocks/springs are those Rob please?
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Those shocks are GPM and are intended for the rustler. They are 5mm shorter on the rear than the rustler but still seem to keep the truck level. There is no aftermarket shock made for the FS yet that I know of. I am considering buying GPM MT2 rear shocks that would be the correct length for the storm.
The exhaust is disconnected because the header is off waiting for a new gasket. There is no need to remove the engine to do that repair if you have a set of long allen wrenches.
The exhaust is disconnected because the header is off waiting for a new gasket. There is no need to remove the engine to do that repair if you have a set of long allen wrenches.
04-29-2009, 02:23 PM
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With my long integy tools (highly recommended) its as easy as doing it off the truck. Not the same case for the MT2 since the engine is mount is turned 90 degrees. I love the storm layout, its much more advance than the MT2.
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Those shocks are GPM and are intended for the rustler. They are 5mm shorter on the rear than the rustler but still seem to keep the truck level. There is no aftermarket shock made for the FS yet that I know of. I am considering buying GPM MT2 rear shocks that would be the correct length for the storm.
The exhaust is disconnected because the header is off waiting for a new gasket. There is no need to remove the engine to do that repair if you have a set of long allen wrenches.
Those shocks are GPM and are intended for the rustler. They are 5mm shorter on the rear than the rustler but still seem to keep the truck level. There is no aftermarket shock made for the FS yet that I know of. I am considering buying GPM MT2 rear shocks that would be the correct length for the storm.
The exhaust is disconnected because the header is off waiting for a new gasket. There is no need to remove the engine to do that repair if you have a set of long allen wrenches.
If anything i'd prefer longer shocks as it tends to be very rocky here so a little extra ground clearance would be a great bonus.