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Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
07-16-2007, 01:24 AM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 758,715
Posted By dialin

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

Hi All,
I took the nipple out of an old Enya muffler from an engine I had out of a plane.
Go to your LHS and ask them if they have something similar.
Otherwise get a really small grease nipple...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
07-13-2007, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 758,715
Posted By dialin

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

Hey Guys,
Took the car out for a burn today.
Local carpark had to change the rear tyres.
My cordless drill was a bit flat so had trouble starting it.
Friends had a box starter these make them...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
07-13-2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 758,715
Posted By dialin

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

Hi,
The rotostart backing plate kit is HPI 87117

HHope this helps

Cheers
Justin:D
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
07-12-2007, 01:40 AM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 758,715
Posted By dialin

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

Hi Droidswarm,
The servo saver is part of the front steering. (Sandwiched between the upper deck & bulk head)
Servo saver as the name implies is to take the shock loading out of the servo, to...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
07-11-2007, 04:52 AM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 758,715
Posted By dialin

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

Howdy Guys,

Things to do after buying your FireStorm (In no particular order)

1. Change tyres, OEM ones are crap sorry HPI IMHO (Proline Gladiator my personal choice)

2. Add a filter...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
07-06-2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 758,715
Posted By dialin

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

I have done the same alot less flex also more throttle travel

Cheers
Justin:D
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
06-16-2007, 04:33 AM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 758,715
Posted By dialin

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

Hey Guys,
Quick update on my new rear tyres (Proline Gladiators #8170-02 (M3) ).
What a good tyre awesome grip, really good on the loose stuff, can't keep the front wheels on the ground:D
...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
06-11-2007, 03:46 AM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 758,715
Posted By dialin

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

Hey one love,
1.3mm wire diameter, 70mm free length & 15 coils
$4 a corner from LHS
Makes it alot better over jumps & rough terrain
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
06-10-2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 758,715
Posted By dialin

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

Hi Guys,
I have found the Firestorm to be great. Few problems at the start. The diff shattered, replaced under warranty via shop. ( I believe this was a problem in the early ones).
Broke the...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
06-02-2007, 01:41 AM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 758,715
Posted By dialin

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

Hi All,
Can anyone tell me more about the 2 speed conversion.
Is it an easy con.?
Are parts available..etc?
I like it!!

Thanks
Justin
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
05-31-2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 758,715
Posted By dialin

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

One love I am in Victoria

Bis I will try to post some more pics soon

Basically I cut 2mm thick al. to size
Bent it to shape
Glued & screwed it together
It is a very easy thing to do...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
05-30-2007, 01:57 AM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 758,715
Posted By dialin

RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-

Hey Guys,
Fitted new springs. Yet to try them.
Also broke the bulkhead but made an aluminium brace that I attached to it ..Very STRONG now.....

BTW anyone know what are good tyres on loose...
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