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01-17-2008, 11:24 AM
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01-08-2008, 04:07 AM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

as far as i know you will need a better steering servo to improve turning, but i just left it as it is. My firestorm brakes so hard the whole car spins round so theres no need to drive round!
12-27-2007, 09:09 PM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

wow what got in your ass?! lol joking

this is only my second nitro car and no one gets noobier than me. As this truck was meant to be an entry-level truck, it makes sense that they cant use the...
12-25-2007, 07:52 PM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

you only need to heat up your heatsink for about 1 min for it to work but due to the cold weather i find i am having to heat up the engine every time i first start the car. this could be a problem if...
12-14-2007, 08:38 PM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

thanks for that, it looks as though u had a alot of fun!!
12-14-2007, 01:41 PM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

guys will a properly tuned firestorm be in the right temperature cos i havent got a temp gun and i am a little worried what temp the engine is reaching. i want to know if a tuned engine with visible...
12-12-2007, 03:56 AM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

i have been told its ok to spray nitro cleaner everywhere but how does the electrics react to the cleaning agents? i know its best to avoid but if they are dirty is nitro cleaner the best thing to...
12-11-2007, 05:15 AM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

To run your firestorm you'll need 12 AA batteries preferbly rechargeable and over 2000mah, 20-25% nitro fuel, glow starter (plus charger)
and then after every run for maintenance its good to have...
12-06-2007, 06:52 PM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

39mph according to HPI but that will require optimum tuning
12-06-2007, 04:23 AM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

yea i know that i read it from the manual but thats not accurate enough if you know what i mean. i could tighten or loosen the hsn a few turns to get the flush position. I prob start with 3 turns and...
12-05-2007, 03:44 PM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

i want to ask whats the factory settings for all the needles on the firestorms?

mine didnt come with original settings and i sort of found my own. set flush for lsn and 3 and a half turns...
12-03-2007, 04:45 PM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

yea a lot of smoke all the time and it idles perfectly, went through 3 tanks on 2/8 lean on hsn without full throttle problem. then it slowly develops this hesitancy at full throttle but it corrects...
12-03-2007, 04:25 PM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

just high, nothing else has been touched
12-03-2007, 03:51 PM
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Views: 757,991
Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

guys i have a new problem, finally got some time to tune it today. from flush i could only turn about 2/8 before the car tells me not to lean it anymore. the car is a lot more responsive but there is...
11-28-2007, 11:14 AM
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Views: 757,991
Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

sounds like just a metal coil failure, maybe you should take it apart and rebuild it again.



oops, what you planning to do to the engine then?



i take it that the zip ties...
11-27-2007, 04:01 AM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 757,991
Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

what is zip heads for the heatsink for anyway?

I was trying to fit this mini failsafe onto my firestorm but it doesnt seem to set right, whenever i plug it in the throttle goes crazy and if i...
11-26-2007, 03:02 AM
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Views: 757,991
Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

firstly thank you guys for helping, i could at last start my firestorm (hairdryer needed) and break it in. it is on its 6th tank and i am using half throttle and a bit of full to complete the...
11-23-2007, 10:21 AM
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Posted By tse_adam

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

i too recently bought a Firestorm due to good reviews from the beginners and experienced racers. even though i am still in the process of running it in, i can tell this car just oozes quality. it is...
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