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Old 01-02-2011, 10:25 AM
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time to save some for tools too...
It's a never ending spiral of spending and buying things..lol
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Same as most hobbies I guess.
Old 01-02-2011, 01:27 PM
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Efs broke again idk when but first thing I did when I ran it was come down the heel went to turn and it traction rolled and I got bald tires so I was like wow and kept driving it and rolled another time or two then went to come up a curb and notice the front diff suspension was saggy I broke the ball cup or w/e the shaft goes into and the springs and other parts on the body getting alittle annoyed I haven't even jumped it real high or far so now i need to figure out what to order


Also it's sorta fun to drive like that ( not the best thing to do probaly messes with the other part of the suspension) but if you turn left one of the tires
On the rear end comes up and the diff gives it all the power so it goes in small circles with the wheel on the ground barely spinning the one in the air balloons and will catch everyone in awhile
Old 01-02-2011, 01:53 PM
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Yes you can solder them, they cost about a $1 a pair.
Ok.Thanks.Are they better than Deans?(I heard somethinglike this) Also from where did you bought them?
Old 01-02-2011, 02:02 PM
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Efs broke again idk when but first thing I did when I ran it was come down the heel went to turn and it traction rolled and I got bald tires so I was like wow and kept driving it and rolled another time or two then went to come up a curb and notice the front diff suspension was saggy I broke the ball cup or w/e the shaft goes into and the springs and other parts on the body getting alittle annoyed I haven't even jumped it real high or far so now i need to figure out what to order


Also it's sorta fun to drive like that ( not the best thing to do probaly messes with the other part of the suspension) but if you turn left one of the tires
On the rear end comes up and the diff gives it all the power so it goes in small circles with the wheel on the ground barely spinning the one in the air balloons and will catch everyone in awhile
You really have bad luck, I have not broken anything in over two years.
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Yes you can solder them, they cost about a $1 a pair.
Ok.Thanks.Are they better than Deans?(I heard something like this) Also from where did you bought them?
They are if you dont like to solder, The plane guys have been using them for years.
Old 01-02-2011, 02:38 PM
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So they are only good for non-soldering installation?They don't have lower resistance?

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They are good for soldering or crimping, Some people perfer them over deans as they dont like to solder. They have low resistance. Did you read the link a few posts back? It tells you everything you need to know.
You can get them from ebay.
Old 01-02-2011, 03:17 PM
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Lol not near as bad as rob used to with the esc/motors when he was running the cheap LIpo but I don't know why I've been having problems but probly just the way I drive but i dont drive it real hard not sure but I would imagine I need a shock rebuild kit for the pieces anyone know if they make one and if it has the ball cups or the plastic cups the shaft screws into in it? Thanks
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Lol not near as bad as rob used to with the esc/motors when he was running the cheap LIpo but I don't know why I've been having problems but probly just the way I drive but i dont drive it real hard not sure but I would imagine I need a shock rebuild kit for the pieces anyone know if they make one and if it has the ball cups or the plastic cups the shaft screws into in it? Thanks
look at your manual it has a break down. you can locate part numbers from that. Then use the web to find the best prices on what you need. I usually order a spare so I always have a back up. After a while you build up a nice part supply
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Thats the best advice one can give. (5 stars)
Old 01-02-2011, 03:41 PM
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I Never think of he manual... Thanks for shining some light on the situation and just noticed we broke 300 pages
Old 01-02-2011, 03:45 PM
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Yeah we have been on the hot topic list on the home page for a while now.
Old 01-02-2011, 04:23 PM
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Lol not near as bad as rob used to with the esc/motors when he was running the cheap LIpo but I don't know why I've been having problems but probly just the way I drive but i dont drive it real hard not sure but I would imagine I need a shock rebuild kit for the pieces anyone know if they make one and if it has the ball cups or the plastic cups the shaft screws into in it? Thanks
I see you've been reading back and ran into my problems from last year! It was not fun having all those problems and not being able to drive for a few months after getting started.

Old 01-02-2011, 05:07 PM
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Ive got like 5 pages left read 1-20 the. 290-210 the. 20-205 read out of order but w/e glad you worked it out though
Old 01-02-2011, 05:15 PM
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So much info in this thread, Would be nice if we could put it all in one place for future refrence...like a firestorm FAQ.
Old 01-02-2011, 07:40 PM
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A well organized FAQ would be nice
Old 01-02-2011, 08:03 PM
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That would be real hard to organize lol
Old 01-03-2011, 05:22 AM
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It would be alot of work.
Old 01-03-2011, 05:56 AM
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@ redfisher1974
 I should read it...OK.
Old 01-03-2011, 06:03 AM
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At what rate they are availiable for 1$/pair? Could you post a link?
Thanks.
Old 01-03-2011, 06:06 AM
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At what rate they are availiable for 1$/pair? Could you post a link?
Old 01-03-2011, 06:18 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.ca/Racers-Edge-Sermo...item4cf3bcefea
Old 01-03-2011, 09:01 AM
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OK.Thanks again.I was looking at original Anderson plugs....not racers edge...
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Would it be worth to convert an E-firestorm to a Blitz?
I would need the extended chassis and the body mounts right?


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