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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
RPM's Dirty Danglers LOL [quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 Any new hop up parts out lately for the Storm? [/quote]
Posted on: 3/6/2012 5:55 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
beautiful looking storm! I thought about getting the traxxas hex's and just putting them on but i know for a fact the two LHS wouldnt have them (cuz they never have anything in stock lol) and i was impatient, so drilling it was LOL. twice as fast is right, im loving it!
Posted on: 2/27/2012 1:24 PM by Author "XxINLINExX"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
wow do these tires sure stick!!! Waaaaay better than the HPI stocks. My steering and control improved dramatically, but im still going to weigh down the front some more with stick on wheel weights. I definitely recommend Dirt Hawgs as a MUST HAVE upgrade.
Posted on: 2/27/2012 11:52 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
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RE: The Official Traxxas Slash short-course race truck
how do you like them? Were putting these on my buddies slash and hoping they survive all the bashing he likes doing lol [quote]ORIGINAL: thehuntingterminator I have them on my Rustler. [quote]ORIGINAL: XxINLINExX Anyone have the traxxas big bore titanium shocks on your slash? [/quote] [/quote]
Posted on: 2/27/2012 9:37 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Official Traxxas Slash short-course race truck
Anyone have the traxxas big bore titanium shocks on your slash?
Posted on: 2/27/2012 7:29 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
thanks red! I went out of my way this weekend to visit a hobby shop about 40 min away from town but it was worth it. Lots of stuff you dont see in my city. I picked up a tire/wheel combo, ProLine Dirt Hawgs with Black Desperado Wheels. Although those wheels were meant for a Rustler/Stampede/Jato is was nothing a 5/16 Drill bit couldnt fix [:D].
Posted on: 2/27/2012 5:55 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
and i also dropped the front and picked up the back. Hopefully it will steer better and have a bit better traction and i can avoid sticking on the wheel weights
Posted on: 2/24/2012 7:22 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
UPS delivered my package from A Main Hobbies last night and i finally have the firestorm put back together Baked and strapped the tires. And gave it some negative camber but i still need to adjust it a bit to they are both the same length on either side
Posted on: 2/24/2012 7:19 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 Put Pro-Line Dirtwork tires on all for corners and it will steer much better...True story. [/quote] Was looking into those, i'll be taking a drive later to see if any shop has them in stock [quote]ORIGINAL: Willystylz [quote]ORIGINAL: XxINLINExX we lowered the front right before the incident took place but lighter springs? [/quote] On a track yes, as you slow
Posted on: 2/23/2012 8:57 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
we lowered the front right before the incident took place but lighter springs?
Posted on: 2/21/2012 2:12 PM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
So i was brain storming with my buddy and were thinking of adding some stick on wheel weights to the front of the chassis. You guys think this will help the front wheels stick more to the ground so i can have tighter turns?
Posted on: 2/21/2012 1:52 PM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
We got a good laugh out of it lol so yea it was I'm not quite sure if the servo saver has gone loose, not even to mention i have no idea what the servo saver is haha I did though take the servo out before the incident, turn on the receiver and set the trim to center then reinstall it but i think it was my doing not centering the rest of the steering arms correctly. I should maybe have the LHS take a look at it so they can either do it or show me how.
Posted on: 2/21/2012 7:18 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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Searching for Chevy Silverado Dually & 74-89 Firebird
Like the title states anyone know where to get a 94 Chevy Silverado Dually body or a 74-79 Firebird body?
Posted on: 2/21/2012 7:03 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies"
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RE: Finished my body FINALLY
[quote]ORIGINAL: cameron918062 what did u use for this [/quote] i would also like to know what you used to get such intricate detail onto that body. Very Impressed, Props!
Posted on: 2/21/2012 6:47 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
So yesterday i got together with some friends to drive the R/c's around with some friends ( yes as you can already guess something was damaged....AGAIN!) We were having fun drinking a couple beers and driving the r/c cars. My buddies Slash 4x4 could not keep up with me in a straight line but when it came down to turning the Firestorm light front end would make these really wide turns causing the slash to win in an up and back race. Were thinking of putting some stick on tire weights on the front of the Firestorm to see of that will improve the handling. My buddies Slash ran low on battery and mine was still going strong. So i handed over the Control so he can have his first experience driving it. Needless to say he was impressed. As he was taking it down the street for a high speed run the Firestorms lightweight body and lack of steering control led it right into the rear tire of a parked pick-up truck at full speed.... [:@][&:][:o] I'm hoping the two LHS that i have near by have these pieces in stock
Posted on: 2/21/2012 6:38 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 [quote]ORIGINAL: XxINLINExX wow i havent been on here in a while since i sent my ESC to HPI to get replaced. It finally came in on Wed. they sent a brand new ESC which was installed that same night. Finally happy i can run my truck again. Only problem i'm having with the new ESC is setting it up. I follow the instructions in the manual and the ESC just stays
Posted on: 2/21/2012 6:22 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
wow i havent been on here in a while since i sent my ESC to HPI to get replaced. It finally came in on Wed. they sent a brand new ESC which was installed that same night. Finally happy i can run my truck again. Only problem i'm having with the new ESC is setting it up. I follow the instructions in the manual and the ESC just stays with green LED on constantly [&:]. Going to have to read through it again for the 20th time and see whats going on.
Posted on: 2/17/2012 11:46 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
LOL Carnage does = fun but fun is also at the expense of one's pocket [:D] My Firestorm already came with a Flux Vektor 4800Kv so doubt i'll be purchasing another one soon unless something unfortunate should happen to it [;)]. I will be looking into another ESC when I can but for now warranty replacement FTW!! I have a video i will try and upload tonight of when it got run over. You don't actually see what happens because the camera was facing the other direction but you do hear a loud BANG! and some crushing taking place
Posted on: 1/20/2012 1:46 PM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: rclugnut10 Did you call HPI about this issue they may replace it under warrenty they're pretty good about that... the lug [/quote] I actually called them right before i read your post. They told me to ship it to them along with a letter stating whats wrong with the item. Guy i spoke to over the phone just said do that and we'll honor the warranty behind our product. Luckily I work for a shipping comapny so it's already packed and ready to be sent out. This will save me some $$$ for now until i decide to upgrade anything. A Big thank you to everyone of you. Hope to return the favor somehow if any of you should have any issues some day.
Posted on: 1/20/2012 1:22 PM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
Was not aware that was possbile. I'll def look into that tomorrow if they do not carry the HPI part.
Posted on: 1/20/2012 12:41 PM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
Hey Trek! Thank You, Just did exactly what you told me to and no response, I dont even hear the series of beeps anymore when I plug in the pack. Guess i'll be taking a trip to my LHS tomorrow and see what they have available for me. Any recommendations for an ESC? I doubt my LHS will carry the stock HPI part.
Posted on: 1/20/2012 11:54 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
Man feels like I havent been on here in forever (just a couple days lol ) Nitro the D8 looks nice man, great job on it. Well alot has taken place these last few days with my eFirestorm Went through three Turnbuckles [:@] but I guess thats what I get for bashing it lol I decided to bring it to work today just for some fun before work and during my lunch break. Was driving nice this morning, I wasn't gunning her full power just maybe 1/2 throttle and driving around some safety cones i set up. I let the battery cool down then plugged it into the charger while I was slaving for the man. Lunch time came around, I turned on the Radio, Plugged in the battery, set her down, pulled the trigger and.......Nothing?! [&:] Thought maybe the battery wasnt plugged in correctly so i checked that and it was fine, Radio batteries had charge, Wheels would turn left and right but no throttle response. Lights on ESC are working and respond to the radio So it couldn't be that until i saw this...... Could that be my problem?
Posted on: 1/20/2012 11:35 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
Nitro which D8, the "T" or the "S"? Can't wait to see it after the build
Posted on: 1/13/2012 1:31 PM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
I keep forgetting to upload the pictures =\ Just received the Turnbuckles yesterday and I replaced the one that was bent. The others seemed to be undamaged but i'll find out soon as I get it running again. Concerning the Turnbuckles, is there any specific way or any tricks you guys know so these are aligned properly and in the same position as the ones already installed and/or how to properly align the two front tires? Don't want there to be too much of a camber difference between the two front wheels, Feel this may cause some veering problems down a straight away.
Posted on: 1/13/2012 6:04 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: nitro-rob Hit by what? If the damage is good its customary to post a photo..... I finally got my hitec X4 charger running. I made a power supply from a computer ATX power supply and it works really well. The charger is just four B6 chargers in one fancy case with high quality connectors. They are identical in look, feel and operation to my chinese single charger versions. I assume this is a common set of guts that Hitec has lisenced from someone and that it was cloned and that hitec didn't clone someone else. I assume these guts are in more than one legitimate charger. It warmed and dried up and there is good driving weather again. I have mothballed the storm for now and am driving my flux HP. Its weight makes it easier to control than 1/10 vehicles on the cold asphalt I finally got rims to mount my 2.8 inch road rage (summer only for those although I will likely run 2.2 road rage and save the 2.8s for the savage XS). Photos to come. [/quote] I 'll get a photo up tonight soon as i get home. it was run over by a Mini Van ....Edge of the rim was smashed, tire was slashed and the ball joint arm has a slight bend in it making it lean over to the right when trying to drive straight. From now on im not taking it out unless i go to a park with a wide open area and no cars LOL Rob, how'd you end up making your power supply? Something happened to the one it came with?
Posted on: 1/9/2012 5:35 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
I'll def look into those battery options when i can. Right now i have to purchase a new rim, wheel, front end ball set..... she got run over on her third voyage :(
Posted on: 1/8/2012 3:05 PM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: EnglishSamuraii No worries Inline. I only got mine around a week ago, im really happy with it at the minute, Im sure you'll love it :) Although investing in new batteries is a must :) [/quote] I can see that already lol I havent owned one in about 12 years so this is like starting a new for me. Any Recommendations on a battery with a longer Runtime?
Posted on: 1/6/2012 1:19 PM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: Trek1771 Hey XxINLINExX. I am new to this Forum as well and to the RC car scene. I am glad to hear it worked. I took mine into RC Car Kings, here in Minnesota (Great Store!), and they were able to tell me why it was doing it. One of the employees there was familiar with the HPI... is preset to run on Lipos. :)- [quote]ORIGINAL: XxINLINExX Not going anywhere lol.... I just went out
Posted on: 1/6/2012 12:41 PM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
Not going anywhere lol.... I just went out and bought an Onyx peak charger. I would love a better one but it's all I can afford for now . Made my fist run with it and i love it, though battery died fairly quick.
Posted on: 1/6/2012 11:10 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
Never mind i found the Manual online on HPI's website and got it working [8D][:D].....can't wait to try it out!!!!
Posted on: 1/6/2012 9:29 AM by Author "XxINLINExX"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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