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RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: kybert [quote]ORIGINAL: J.D.T that edit stuff looks nice, what did you have to pay, all I see it available soon?? [/quote] Its avaliable now, do a search at your hobby shop website and you'll see it, i also bought those 3 parts. [/quote] It's available, just not in North America.
Posted on: 1/18/2008 10:50 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6927665
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
[quote]ORIGINAL: iowa10T Does anyone know how to hook up a hump pack to a stock reciever. i tried doing this bypassing the on/off switch and the wires on the bateery melted. what am i doing wrong? [/quote] Why did you by-pass the on/off switch?
Posted on: 1/18/2008 4:45 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6926773
RE: Mt2 G3.0 Vs. Firestorm
I actually own both, and as of this Saturday I will buying my second Firestorm. 1 I will be for racing and will be putting the ROAR legal O.S. 12TG-P. 2 I will keep around for bashing. I prefer the Firestorm over the MT2 just because it is more durable and the fact that I feel more comfortable allowing others to drive the Firestorm just because it is far more durable.
Posted on: 1/18/2008 4:28 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6926763
RE: GT2 wont move but kind of does move???
sounds like your clutch isn't enganging fully.
Posted on: 1/17/2008 11:03 PM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6925789
RE: My Firestorm
[quote]ORIGINAL: hpircing4321 nice video.i was thinkin about gettin the firestorm but i think im getting the cen magnum nx now. they both seem to be around the same performance. [/quote] except for the fact that the Firestorm parts are more readily available now
Posted on: 4/4/2007 11:13 PM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5667246
RE: liquid mask
[quote]ORIGINAL: spadesjr what is it and how do you use it if someone could clear it up that would be great thanks[:D] [/quote] I used it ONCE. I did not like it and threw it out. I applied 7 coats because it always appeared to be clear. The paint still went through it a little. I just went to an automotive paint supplier and bought automotive grade masking tape. I then cut out my designs on a piece of glass cutting board found at Target.
Posted on: 4/4/2007 12:43 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5662486
RE: Dying Rims
[quote]ORIGINAL: JayC1968 The tires have to come off to dye the wheels. [/quote] Not true, I did the same thing. I dyed my wheels with the tires on them, they have lasted 3 months now and are not coming off anywhere. Also, before somebody else says something, they look fine, you can't even tell.
Posted on: 4/4/2007 12:34 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5662447
RE: Firestorm?
[quote]ORIGINAL: hpircing4321 I'm trying to decide if i should get the firestorm or rush evo becuase im looking for a cheap car thats durable. If i do get the firestorm should i automatically put the 21 tooth clutch bell on it? Thanks [/quote] The Rush Evo is slowly being phased out, it will be hard to find parts for later on......
Posted on: 4/2/2007 11:07 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5653339
RE: Hardened diff out-drives for MT2?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Spurface Does anybody know if there are hardened diff out-drives available for the MT2/Stadium 10. Mine are showing excessive wear after 1/2gal[&o]? [/quote] What are you reffering to as the outdrives? Are you reffering to the dogbones, the final gear set, or the differential shaft?
Posted on: 4/2/2007 10:54 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5653275
RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: rclynx OS .18CV-r is a great mill but the OS .18TZ is insane [sm=spinnyeyes.gif] [/quote] I agree. The OS .18 TZ is a monster. The few people I know that put it in their MT2 had to upgrade their entire drivetrain because this engine is a monster.
Posted on: 4/2/2007 10:51 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5653267
RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: murawskiallen does anybody know how to seal off the cooling head where it tightens to the crankcase?? i took off the cooling head of my cv-r and after i put it back on i could hear air escaping whenever i pulled the starter cord [/quote] The best way to do this is to start your engine and let it get warm. The metal will expand. Drive it for awhile then tighten in down when it is warm/hot.
Posted on: 4/2/2007 10:08 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5653132
RE: WHICH TRUCK IS BEST FOR DRAG RACING
[quote]ORIGINAL: rclynx []TEX[] what language do you speak or read THIS IS THE HEADDER[size=6] [b]WHICH TRUCK IS BEST FOR DRAG RACING [/b] [/size] please refrain to the questions asked [:(] [/quote] Obviously not your language because it is spelled "HEADER"
Posted on: 3/26/2007 2:55 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5617382
RE: How do I defeat thread lock? Motor removal question for MT2
Yeah, a drill, I drilled mine out. I just drilled them down far enough that the head of the screw popped out, I then used a pair of vice grips and unscrewed the screws from the engine, I then bought new screws and and sold the engine with the new screws on ebay for $50.
Posted on: 3/21/2007 3:28 PM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5595998
RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread
It is a 2 speed as well isn't it? Then it is not ROAR Legal. [quote]ORIGINAL: Grantothismo Nitr0-is-Deadly: Your not testing two comparably equipped vehicles. Your MT2 is stock and the Revo is stock - but the Revo is running a 3.3 (.20) engine. That is quite a bit more than .15. The MT2 with the SS package would be more of a comperable test. For the $499 that you pay for the Revo, you could get the MT2 regular and another 99 bucks for the 18 CV-R from OS and then they would be closer - or get the SS for $327 then get a Futaba 2pl for $99. Then you would have a fairly close race and also have a radio that is fully adjustable. Try testing those against each other. You will find that the MT2 is kinda fast in this configuration. The last that I would say on this, is name one race that a Revo has won at the national level? MT2? Neither have - enough said. Even the Tamiya TNX beet the Revo in the small block Monster Truck Nationals last year with David Jun driving. Right after that race Traxxas pulled from this market and put the 3.3 in the Revo and put in the third diff. They are good bashing vehicles that can raise the brow or two of people if they are setup properly. Not really sure why Traxxas owners feel the need to tell everyone how "FAST" their vehicles are. If you like it - great - glad you bought one, but I had a Traxxas before and will never own another. Too many reasons to post here, all I can say is that they pay too much advertising to RC Mags that feel compelled to tell us how great their vehicles are. You want to race and win - get a Jammin or Losi Eight. (Remember with the third diff the Revo is a Ulimited Monster Truck now) Me personally - I have owned an MT2 for three years and love it. Maybe you should sell yours. [/quote]
Posted on: 3/20/2007 10:19 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5589450
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
if you want bodies for your Firestorm...... next time you go to your LHS look for a MT2 body. I recently bought a body for my MT2 (Silverado) and in the instruction sheet it had diagrams on how to make it fit the Firestorm. Last time I was in my LHS I looked and they had 2 of the exact same bodies but one had options for the Firestorm and the other did not, so make sure that you flip that white piece of paper over and look and see if it says anything about the mounting posts for the Firestorm.
Posted on: 3/19/2007 6:20 PM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5585942
RE: firestorm....what kind of truck can it be?
[quote]ORIGINAL: dannthenitroman you should be tuning it every day. [/quote] that is your opinion...... if it runs fine why attempt to mess with it. Don't fix something that is not broken. I check it every tank to check the temps with a temp gun and the temps are within reason.
Posted on: 3/19/2007 9:47 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5583581
RE: firestorm....what kind of truck can it be?
and if anybody wants to know about the durability of the firestorm.... well here yo go...... [link=http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q68/metalry101/RC/Firestorm/?action=view¤t=DurabilityTestingtheFirestorm.flv]here[/link]
Posted on: 3/19/2007 3:52 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5582839
RE: firestorm....what kind of truck can it be?
[quote]ORIGINAL: dannthenitroman Also the car will need to be tuned every day, so it wont be any faster if you "tune it". [/quote] I have to disagree with this statement, I have tuned my Firestorm once and that was after breaking it in, I have yet to have any problems......
Posted on: 3/19/2007 3:45 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5582830
RE: firestorm....what kind of truck can it be?
[quote]ORIGINAL: dannthenitroman racing has nothing to do with speed. sorry to burst your bubble but ANY st has enough power to compete. [/quote] I agree..... You need skill
Posted on: 3/19/2007 1:35 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5582632
RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: murawskiallen hey guys im running the os 18 cv-r and im having a problem with the manifold gasket breakin and then grease gets every where, does any body know why this is happening?? if i used two gaskets would that help my problem??? somebody please help me!!!! [/quote] With all internal combustion engines you should set and tighten your manifold, then drive it around for about 5 minutes and then re-tighten everything down. When the engine heats up it will expand, all metals expand a little when heated.
Posted on: 3/19/2007 1:11 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5582573
RE: have to ask a question
[quote]ORIGINAL: Myjato3.3talk well maybe ill leave it like that but I really want to get a big block engine. I heard people say too much heard 1 say it runs fine. So i want try myself. Im try a .28 or some thing like that [/quote] [b]So..... what mods have you bought for that Jato so far???[/b]
Posted on: 3/19/2007 1:02 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5582555
RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jackedman ok guys im looking at tune pipes and would any pipe work [/quote] which engine?
Posted on: 3/18/2007 5:55 PM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5580585
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
You might want to get the manual online and print it out or at least print out the pages you need. Page 18 is wheel maintenance and page 19 is wheel and clutch maintenance. Or you can just give HPI a call and tell them your issue and I am sure they will send out another manual to you. [quote]ORIGINAL: buggymangp hey guys i`m a new owner of a firestorm. is anybody else missing pages 18 and 19 in the owner manual. those pages are blank in mine. i only got to thumb thur the manual last night. the first thing i`m doing this weekend is upgrading the servos and radio to a dx 3.0. [/quote]
Posted on: 3/16/2007 10:32 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5569650
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
[quote]ORIGINAL: rclynx Things work and things don't work. [:(] Why would a LHS say a fail safe doesn't work? [sm=48_48.gif]Oh yea its all about the parts they sell from run away cars that find walls and tree's and stuff. You better take a pole m8 because there are far more people out there that swear by the operation of a fail safe and if you have a good Radio set up it is built in. You got a bad unit or hooked it up wrong. I have hundreds of them out there and a few have had problems but most people thank me for installing them on there cars and trucks. [:-] [/quote] Well considering since the fail safe was for my MT2 which is all aluminum and titanium, I don't think my hobby shop is worried about making any money off of that truck because I have yet to spend any money at my LHS for that truck. They know where I get my parts for it. Also on another note, the manager at the hobby shop is one of my good friends. I am not sure how sheisty your hobby shop is but my local hobby shop is straight forward and won't tell you to buy something or not buy something to make some extra money. They are the type that will be honest and straight forward with you so you will keep coming back. The bottom line is, a fail-safe is not needed. You just have to be [b]smart[/b] and know the limitations of your radio and car and keep your car within those limitations. That is why I just recommend installing a battery indicator, that way you know the limitations of your battery. Plain and simple.
Posted on: 3/16/2007 10:23 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5569617
RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread
Make sure that the screws are snug, and what I mean by that, make sure there is no play with them. I noticed the holes for my screws were getting larger with time and was causing to much play in the knuckle. I replaced the knuckle and the problem disappeared. [quote]ORIGINAL: dnizzle2 i checked the screws in the knuckles and they are as tight as they go but there still seems to be a little too much up and down play in the knuckle. I dont recall how much play there was when i got it. [quote]ORIGINAL: murawskiallen check the tops and bottoms of your knuckles and make sure the screws there are screwed tight [quote]ORIGINAL: dnizzle2 has anyone had a problem with their mt2 shaking? mine is almost uncontrollable it is shaking so bad. it just kinda started out of nowhere, i thought maybe i had water in my tires so i replaced the wheels and tires with brand new split 5's and dirthoggs with little improvement. it is really bad under full break or slowing down in general. nothing is loose that i can find...any ideas? [/quote] [/quote] [/quote]
Posted on: 3/15/2007 2:48 PM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5565458
RE: RC10GT FASTER THEN THE JATO3.3
but wait, is this a picture of a GT with a 2 speed tranny, could it be?????
Posted on: 3/14/2007 1:09 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5558465
RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread
/albums/v486/yellowfox/HPI%20MT%2001-21-07/DSCF9604sm.jpg[/IMG] [quote]ORIGINAL: billdo76 FYI, just went to two different...: billdo76 [quote]ORIGINAL: murawskiallen everybody that runs the stock cb has this happen
Posted on: 3/13/2007 12:46 PM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5554913
RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread
off ebay stores [quote]ORIGINAL: billdo76 [quote]ORIGINAL: murawskiallen everybody that runs
Posted on: 3/13/2007 10:07 AM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5554329
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
[quote]ORIGINAL: Oscardms Hey guys, Have any of you installed a failsafe in your truck yet. I bought an XTM failsave, http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/146077.asp , and I don't know where to put it. I know I have to install it between the receiver and the Throttle Servo, but I just don't know where to place it. Anybody have any pics of where they put theirs? Thanks. [/quote] Yeah, I had that failsafe, I had it on my car for a whole 90 minutes. It thought it detected a battery drop and refused to allow my engine to go anywhere, the battery was fine and when I got closer to my car, it made my car's throttle open up wide and my car took off from me and crashed into a tree. Luckily no damage, but I took it back and the hobby shop that I bought it from stated NO REFUNDS, so I asked the guy to look out the window, I grabbed some electrical tape and taped it to the tread of my real cars tire and spun out while flipping the guy off. Needless to say I will never buy another failsafe again. Also after talking to the guys at my regular hobby shop I was told to stay away from fail safes and instead get one of these............ [link=http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/701699.asp]Volt Watch 2[/link]
Posted on: 3/12/2007 11:59 PM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5553023
RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: murawskiallen everybody that runs the stock cb has this happen to them evetually, the solution is get a hardened ventilated cb, i hope you didnt just order the same stock cb or your just going to have the same problem again [/quote] This doesn't help most of the newbies on here.......yeah, tell them what they need.....but also tell them where to get it....
Posted on: 3/12/2007 11:40 PM by Author "billdo76"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5552916
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