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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Idle = 1mm Low = Flush (2 and 1/8 Out) High = Flush (1 and 1/2 Out)
Posted on: 7/19/2008 6:29 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7749269
Firestorm mounted Light and Donuts Video
Here's a video of my Firestorm with a Light mounted on it. Doing donuts in the dirt, kicking up a a nice dirt cloud and nice Rooster Tails! [:D] So, thick you can't see the truck anymore. [:)] http://rcuvideos.com/item/RBXPH8963DRBZYXH The quality is not great, bad camera that doesn't record sound. So, I put music over top. But, the light is really cool in Flashing mode! Check it out. It's only 1min30sec long. Edit: Well, [i]I[/i] thought my light looked cool! lol [:D]
Posted on: 7/16/2008 2:48 AM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7733853
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
We talked about break-in just a Few Pages back in [i]This[/i] very thread.
Posted on: 7/15/2008 8:15 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7734945
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
I use 10w-40 motorcycle oil in my diff. It makes a great improvement in turning on-power.
Posted on: 7/15/2008 6:37 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7734650
RE: Fuel line touching my engine on Firestorm
The fuel line will not melt. It's fine.
Posted on: 7/13/2008 3:47 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7726340
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Now all you need is an aluminum fuel tank, then you'll be really cool! [sm=lol.gif]
Posted on: 7/12/2008 10:51 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7724162
RE: put your trucks pictures here!!!
[img]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/781/p1010070uh9.jpg[/img] [img]http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/6833/p1010067gu8.jpg[/img]
Posted on: 7/12/2008 3:01 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7722898
RE: Project Hard-CORR
All that hard work and Traxxas just released the Slayer! lol
Posted on: 7/8/2008 2:42 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7707759
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
When I get a new engine, I take it apart and flush it out with fuel. Clean with a q-tip. Sometimes there's some metal shaving left over, this is obviously bad. Once the engine is all cleaned out. Put it back together, Sealing it with some Permatex Silicone Sealant. I use the Black Tube.
Posted on: 7/7/2008 5:49 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7704124
RE: the new traxxas SLAYER!!!!!!
But, if you make it Electric, passersby will think you are driving a Radio Shack childs toy.
Posted on: 7/6/2008 11:13 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7701163
RE: Steering trim won't work - why?
Try another servo or switch the servo connections around on the receiver. If the new servo works fine, then the problem is with the servo. If the trim doesn't work on any servo, then the Tx is the problem.
Posted on: 7/4/2008 9:16 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7694983
RE: the new traxxas SLAYER!!!!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Frozen72 Why Nitro? [/quote] Because Real Man drive Nitro! Vrooom Vroooom! Smell that stuff burn! :D
Posted on: 7/4/2008 7:08 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7694671
RE: Wow wat crazy fuel costs?!!
$30 is the normal price up here. Also, I know one of the fuel companies makes their own nitro in the U.S. I can't recall which company though?
Posted on: 7/1/2008 2:30 AM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7680806
RE: offroad capabilities: jato vs rustler
HPI Firestorm [size=5][b].[/b][/size]
Posted on: 6/29/2008 6:26 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7675224
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
No there's nothing wrong with HPI engines. It's hard for us to say, because you can't even tell us whats really wrong with your engine. That fact tells me that you don't really know what you're doing well enough to diagnose this problem Having this information, I would conclude that you probably broke it. It sounds like it's the connecting rod. It may have been flooded when you were trying to start it. Take it apart and see before you start making claims against the quality of HPI engines. HPI will probably be able to tell how you broke it and/or if it was a manufacturing problem.
Posted on: 6/27/2008 10:20 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7669410
RE: is there a way to tell if too hot without a gauge
Get a Tempgun.com PE1. It's cheap and works good. http://www.tempgun.com/main.html There are some on Ebay.
Posted on: 6/27/2008 2:04 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7667963
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Don't bother trying to find leaks, just Seal the whole thing now. It's not worth your time trying to find a leak, when it's so easy to just seal it and eliminate that problem.
Posted on: 6/25/2008 7:43 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7661023
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
I tried it out tonight and it's wicked! Especially on flash mode, it's looks like the flashing light on the back of an F1 car, except white and facing forward. :D Maybe, I can get some video of it tomorrow, but my camera doesn't have sound. :(
Posted on: 6/25/2008 1:03 AM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7658095
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
It's not made for RC's, it's a bicycle light. It has two modes, Flash and Constant Beam. :D This is it and I actually just found it outside on the street! lol http://ecom1.planetbike.com/3032.html I haven't tried it out yet, maybe later today.
Posted on: 6/24/2008 8:52 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7657093
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Here they are. Imageshack blocked on your pc?
Posted on: 6/24/2008 8:09 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7656931
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Hey, My Firestorm is now Night-Ready. :D [img]http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/9868/p1010061pv5.jpg[/img] [img]http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/93/p1010059tr9.jpg[/img]
Posted on: 6/24/2008 7:31 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7656808
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
I basically do it like this. -> http://racefactorindustries.com/id1.html I don't think there is any one "heat cycle method". Your engine will heat cycle whether you like it or not, you have to stop the engine sometime. Here are some important tips. -You must get the temperature up above +200°F. Use tin foil and a hair dryer/heat gun to help, especially, if you're idling with Rich settings. -Rich is Good, but not too rich that it runs too cool. -Be smooth and gradual with the throttle, no sudden blipping. -Gradually increase the amount of the throttle that is used throughout break-in. Idle>25%>50%>75%>100%.
Posted on: 6/24/2008 3:55 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7656054
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Sidewinder fuel is fine.
Posted on: 6/24/2008 12:28 AM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7653971
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Or just use some Gasket Maker.
Posted on: 6/23/2008 5:24 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7652424
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
[quote]ORIGINAL: scobeh please help my rear wheels have locked up i did check the diff and found nothing when i pick up the wheels they spin fine but when i put them back on the ground it will not mouve dis connected the brack same thing help??? [/quote] You need to get better at asking questions. I barely understand you, how do you expect us to help you like that? Did you open the transmission case and check the gears? When you say it will not move on the ground... with the engine running? or trying to move it by hand? If it's with the engine running and revving without moving, it's your clutch. If it's with the engine off and you can't move it, it's the transmission/Driveline/Brakes. Use your manual to help you identify parts and check them.
Posted on: 6/17/2008 11:56 AM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7629011
RE: Thinking about getting a new car/truck/ST
The Firestorm is a good Stadium Truck. If you're going to be bashing in grass and stuff, I would recommend a Monster Truck like the HPI Savage. The Firestorm does pretty good in short grass, but overall Monster Trucks are better bashers. :)
Posted on: 6/16/2008 11:53 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7627594
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Put some thicker oil in your diff. Turning is greatly improved. I'm currently using 10W 40 motor oil in my diff and it turns on a dime. Off-throttle it turns a little bit too hard and is very easy to oversteer, but fun to catch by getting back on the throttle. Try it, it's a cheap thing to try.
Posted on: 6/16/2008 1:31 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7625096
RE: WHAT'S UP W/ A-MAIN HOBBIES
You can stop yelling now.
Posted on: 6/15/2008 10:47 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7623136
RE: PICS OF YOUR SAVAGES !!
I have to pay $10 more for Blue Thunder than you :( That's Canada for you.
Posted on: 6/14/2008 8:39 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7619411
RE: WHAT'S UP W/ A-MAIN HOBBIES
It's seems that you're kind of mad? [:D]
Posted on: 6/14/2008 8:36 PM by Author "experimental_pilot"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7619404
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