which of the two?
12-26-2008 | 07:20 PM
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which of the two?
im looking to get my first nitro car but not sure which one to get out of a hpi firestorm and a traxxas nitro sport, im not really into racing much just looking for a strong car that can take a bashing and easy to work on. Any one got any expericance with the two, i like the look of the firestorm but the nitro sport is a bit cheaper, so any one got any idea which would be best?
12-26-2008 | 10:04 PM
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RE: which of the two?
Well I have a Sport and a hot bodies Lighting 10t. I know It's not quite the same. but its close. There both .15 but the sport smokes it. in a strait line. Plus the ez start is sweet
for quick starts. Yea the hpi firestorm has a 3.0. that nice, but the Sport give you more for your money. Imo.
for quick starts. Yea the hpi firestorm has a 3.0. that nice, but the Sport give you more for your money. Imo.
12-26-2008 | 10:48 PM
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RE: which of the two?
The Nitro Sport is only $10 cheaper than the Firestorm...The Firestorm has a bigger engine which is more reliable then the TRX 2.5.It also makes more speed and accel than the Sport...
One big difference between the two is durability.The Firestorm will knock the Sport into the ground in a bashing contest....
I'd easily spend 10 dollars extra for all that!
But before you rush into buying either,make sure your Local Hobby Store carries parts for your future truck,if you don't like to wait for parts being mailed...
Have fun!
One big difference between the two is durability.The Firestorm will knock the Sport into the ground in a bashing contest....
I'd easily spend 10 dollars extra for all that!
But before you rush into buying either,make sure your Local Hobby Store carries parts for your future truck,if you don't like to wait for parts being mailed...
Have fun!
12-26-2008 | 11:22 PM
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RE: which of the two?
My Sport is 2yrs old, and has about 3 gals or so through it. And runs like a champ still. I'm not bashen the Firestorm at the least. Just that the Sport is imo more
user friend. Plus the lhs carries tones of parts.
user friend. Plus the lhs carries tones of parts.
12-27-2008 | 07:46 AM
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RE: which of the two?
ORIGINAL: NitroNate
The Nitro Sport is only $10 cheaper than the Firestorm...The Firestorm has a bigger engine which is more reliable then the TRX 2.5.It also makes more speed and accel than the Sport...
One big difference between the two is durability.The Firestorm will knock the Sport into the ground in a bashing contest....
I'd easily spend 10 dollars extra for all that!
But before you rush into buying either,make sure your Local Hobby Store carries parts for your future truck,if you don't like to wait for parts being mailed...
Have fun!
The Nitro Sport is only $10 cheaper than the Firestorm...The Firestorm has a bigger engine which is more reliable then the TRX 2.5.It also makes more speed and accel than the Sport...
One big difference between the two is durability.The Firestorm will knock the Sport into the ground in a bashing contest....
I'd easily spend 10 dollars extra for all that!
But before you rush into buying either,make sure your Local Hobby Store carries parts for your future truck,if you don't like to wait for parts being mailed...
Have fun!
12-27-2008 | 09:29 AM
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RE: which of the two?
ORIGINAL: kbrwn
where i am the firestorm cost about £40 more then the nitro sport, but there somthing about the firestorm thats drawing me towarrds it
ORIGINAL: NitroNate
The Nitro Sport is only $10 cheaper than the Firestorm...The Firestorm has a bigger engine which is more reliable then the TRX 2.5.It also makes more speed and accel than the Sport...
One big difference between the two is durability.The Firestorm will knock the Sport into the ground in a bashing contest....
I'd easily spend 10 dollars extra for all that!
But before you rush into buying either,make sure your Local Hobby Store carries parts for your future truck,if you don't like to wait for parts being mailed...
Have fun!
The Nitro Sport is only $10 cheaper than the Firestorm...The Firestorm has a bigger engine which is more reliable then the TRX 2.5.It also makes more speed and accel than the Sport...
One big difference between the two is durability.The Firestorm will knock the Sport into the ground in a bashing contest....
I'd easily spend 10 dollars extra for all that!
But before you rush into buying either,make sure your Local Hobby Store carries parts for your future truck,if you don't like to wait for parts being mailed...
Have fun!
12-27-2008 | 04:46 PM
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RE: which of the two?
Even though i have a traxxas i would agree with 241 racing about the engine!!! the trx .15 is ok but i would say that the hpi firestorm would be better than the nitro sport, then add like 40 bucks for a nitro rustler which i got like 3 weeks ago. Or think about getting the xxx nt which is a good truck too
12-28-2008 | 10:52 AM
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RE: which of the two?
im looking to get my first nitro car but not sure which one to get out of a hpi firestorm and a traxxas nitro sport, im not really into racing much just looking for a strong car that can take a bashing and easy to work on. Any one got any expericance with the two, i like the look of the firestorm but the nitro sport is a bit cheaper, so any one got any idea which would be best?
12-28-2008 | 03:02 PM
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RE: which of the two?
i have a rustler 2.5r and its fast as hell but if you plan on only bashing, it will break something every bash session at near 50 mph. im selling my nitro rustler on ebay for that very reason, lol. 125 starting bid, lol
12-28-2008 | 04:07 PM
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RE: which of the two?
ORIGINAL: rclynx
Where do you buy your Firestorm parts in England [sm=confused.gif][sm=71_71.gif][&:]
firestorm definately.
Think im gonna go with the firestorm, seen some good reviews about it compared to the sport
