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RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
It's been over a year my Firestorm flux has been sleeping in the garage, I stopped playing with it back then because the gears started making a weird sound and I was just too lazy to open the gearbox once again to fix it. I am glad this forum is still active :) Well, yesterday, being bored and missing my RC car, I decided to go back into this hobby, to my surprise I did a 15 minute run without recharging the 5200mah battery, the gearbox was getting noisy so after the battery got drained, I opened the gear box but didnt notice anything wrong, put it back together and the weird sound was gone, go figure ! Anyways, it started snowing so i came up with a winter cover mod to avoid soaking up the electronic when it rains or snow, I used a SNAP FASTENER kit and a freezing bag: http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/HikingCamping/MaintenanceRepair/PRD~0106-211/coghlans-snap-fastener-kit-8811.jsp Hope it gives you inspiration, I just ordered some Sling Shot proline tires to play in the snow, the current one slide all the time lol [image]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2858502/Forum%20Pictures/RCUniverse/2012-01-15%20HPI%20Firestorm%20Winter%20run/P1170753.JPG[/image] [image]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2858502/Forum%20Pictures/RCUniverse/2012-01-15%20HPI%20Firestorm%20Winter%20run/P1170755.JPG[/image] [image]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2858502/Forum%20Pictures/RCUniverse/2012-01-15%20HPI%20Firestorm%20Winter%20run/P1170761.JPG[/image] [image]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2858502/Forum%20Pictures/RCUniverse/2012-01-15%20HPI%20Firestorm%20Winter%20run/P1170765.JPG[/image] [image]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2858502/Forum%20Pictures/RCUniverse/2012-01-15%20HPI%20Firestorm%20Winter%20run/P1170769.JPG[/image]
Posted on: 1/15/2012 2:11 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10910305
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
so all this fit the firestorm ? http://www.hpiracing.com/kitinfo/104558/ [image]http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/kits/104558/img_002.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 2/10/2010 11:29 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9494627
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
u guys could make a list of must do upgrade from blitz ? ill sure do that [:)]
Posted on: 2/10/2010 8:24 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9494140
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
so wait, i missed this part, most Blitz part will fit the firestorm ? [X(]
Posted on: 2/10/2010 8:20 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9494129
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 Hey killimats I dont see any Alum. parts on your storm anymore[;)] [/quote] you missed my middle finger photo pointing at aluminum parts ? (it got removed by mod after an hour lol) [:D]
Posted on: 2/10/2010 4:03 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9493447
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[:D] didn't catch that, you were refering to that show ahha
Posted on: 2/10/2010 10:09 AM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9492548
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: Willystylz Nice job Kilimats! It does look functional, but makes me think of the Red Green Show[:)] The only difference is he woulda used duct tape. We just need some night shots now. [/quote] I'll have some night shot for sure, as for duct tape, the main problem with that is the lack of softening material which will end up breaking the flashlight (especially if it has
Posted on: 2/10/2010 9:48 AM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9492500
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
Thought I would share this mod, hope you guys get inspired (it will make you laugh at the tiny LED canopy mod most do). The flashlight support is strong enough to hold the light during jumps, and i'm also going to add a piece of foam at the front/back to be sure nothing nasty happens. The strap goes around the battery so a hard case is HIGHLY recommended !! What you need: A powerful and compact flashlight, here is the one i use, it has the latest and greatest P7 900-Lumen LED : [url]http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12060[/url] If you go with that P7 Flashlight, youll need one Lithium 18650 Batteries and a Lithium charger, here is the battery (there are many charger out there, find the one that meet your need): [url]http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.26249[/url] and finally, the CORE item, the flashlight support @ only $3: [url]http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12000[/url] OPTIONAL: a clear canopy to let the light through (but even with the stock canopy, its CRAZY bright): [url]http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPYU1&P=7[/url] [IMG]http://pics.towerhobbies.com/imagel/h/lhpic7123.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020458.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020460.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020462.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020463.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020464.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020465.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020469.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 2/10/2010 9:46 AM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9492278
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Estruadon, If I may, your budget could also be a lot less and you would still be getting SUPER quality [;)] Below is a review I made a few month ago about the $80ish tactic 2.4Ghz TX/RX, I still love the setup + I still haven't replaced the TX batteries (I probably did 20 run since then) + I haven't experienced any drop (I always try driving as far as I can too lol), this radio is really impressive for what it cost..I STILL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IT !! [quote]First Impression of the tactic 2.4Ghz TX/RX combo from Hobbytowers after a few minutes run (currently @ $80ish with RX) [size=3][u][b]Pros[/b][/u][/size] Awesome range !!!!! Interference free !!!! (in my street, stock was loosing signal after 20m, 2.4ghz keep going forever) Failsafe built in, OMG finally I can drive worry free ![:)] Smoother acceleration and perfect precision even far away (barely see the car) lighter TX/Rx Smaller Rx only 4 AA required No more gigantic antennas CHEEEEAAAAAPPPP !!!!! [u][b][size=3]Cons[/size][/b][/u] Plastic quality a little under the stock TX often out of stock at towerhobbie (I waited 3 month) The reverse has a little less play so the car cannot go as fast as with stock TX (still pretty quick anyway), the forward has more play though, not sure if it goes faster, will check Conclusion: a MUST buy for the failsafe alone !!! not sure what the RX battery is for, I didnt need it to run the car Wish I could post pics :-( [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/HPI24GHz008.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/HPI24GHz013.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/HPI24GHz018.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/HPI24GHz019.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/HPI24GHz020.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/HPI24GHz022.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
Posted on: 2/10/2010 7:51 AM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9492269
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Here is the mod in question, hope you get inspired (it will make you laugh at the tiny LED canopy mod most do). The flashlight support is strong enough to hold the light during jumps, and i'm also going to add a piece of foam at the front/back to be sure nothing nasty happens. The strap goes around the battery so a hard case is HIGHLY recommended !! What you need: A powerful and compact flashlight, here is the one i use, it has the latest and greatest P7 900-Lumen LED : http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12060 If you go with that P7 Flashlight, youll need one Lithium 18650 Batteries and a Lithium charger, here is the battery (there are many charger out there, find the one that meet your need): http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.26249 and finally, the CORE item, the flashlight support @ only $3: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12000 OPTIONAL: a clear canopy to let the light through (but even with the stock canopy, its CRAZY bright): http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPYU1&P=7 [image]http://pics.towerhobbies.com/imagel/h/lhpic7123.jpg[/image] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020458.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020460.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020462.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020463.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020464.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020465.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/kilimats/HPI/P1020469.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 2/9/2010 5:06 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9490631
RE: -=OFFICIAL HPI FIRESTORM THREAD=-
Hey guys, long time I didn't check this place, hope everyone is ok! I had a quick question and a new SUPER BRIGHT LED mod to share with you guys, i'll post pics very soon but it's pretty much the brightness flashlight ever mounted in the chassis with a rubber mount, looks awesome ! no custom mod required, i'll post where I got all the parts Had a quick question too, I need your recommendation on the best battery to fit the Firestorm, I'm looking at the best capacity. I remember someone sharing a cheap LIPO store with good quality back then, you guys have the link handy ? too many pages to go through lol [:D] my SMC 5000mah died on me after storing the cell fully charged for more than 2 month, SMC refused replacing it under warranty [:(], lesson learned, keep it at 7.4V if i'm not using the cell within 1 or 2 days
Posted on: 2/9/2010 8:51 AM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9489359
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
no wonder you guys never broke any parts, I jump constantly with mine and when its flat, I built something to jump on rofl [:D][:D] this thread is full of pussies [:)][:)]
Posted on: 10/20/2009 2:12 AM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9187302
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 Looks good,I run mine on the end of the motor and never have had it come off,then again i dont jump much at all. [/quote] u dont jump at all ?[:-][:-][:-][:-][X(][X(][X(][X(] thats where all the fun is [:)][:)]
Posted on: 10/20/2009 1:24 AM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9187241
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 it will take any 2s lipo.I think they are mostly the same size. [/quote] false, I use a 2s 4000mah and 5100mah lipo 5100 barely fit, so dont go higher if you keep the battery holder stock
Posted on: 9/28/2009 11:10 AM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9129814
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: MattesonR I have the other Pro-Line VW bug body, just putting the window stickers on it today planning on painting it like Herbie the love bug. I have video's and pics of my car just gotta get them from my buddy, hopefully later tonight. [/quote] love the canopy, where did you get it ? do you know if that make a VW golf model ?
Posted on: 9/21/2009 12:35 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9112361
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: lcb1978 Search ebay for ''yeah racing heat sink'' I've ordered mine from seller ''dinball'' Hong Kong, postage to UK very reasonable and I've used the seller before with no problems. [/quote] just a heads up, mine fell out during play time ($10 lost), make sure you glue it or something
Posted on: 9/10/2009 11:12 AM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9084108
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
i cant believe the mod banned the pcture, this place is lame nothing really offending about it, didnt post any bad words, just a finger pointed at parts...lame mod [:'(]
Posted on: 8/4/2009 10:24 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8990753
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
Just wanted to share my warm thoughts about Alu parts Im back to Stock hoping to increase front end durability, time will tell. I was wondering if leaving the alu skid would do any good [&:] Edit: removed inappropriate photo
Posted on: 8/4/2009 10:13 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8987670
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: mercerbeef ahh I see, just resync it. i thought maybe jus switch like a spektrum [/quote] I havent seen a switch on the TX, but switching is a matter of second really [:)]
Posted on: 8/1/2009 3:07 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8981638
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: mercerbeef Hey KILL, I got a question about that tatic radio, can you run more than 1 0r 2 trucks on it? like a spektrum? the LHS has a few for $110, i was thinking of picking one up if it can control multiple trucks [/quote] I dont see why not, if you got two RX and sync the TX every time you switch truck [8D]
Posted on: 8/1/2009 1:19 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8981452
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: Paron34 Im thinking of doing the same thing , Front bumper, Wheelie bar, been looking for random hop up's. Maybe differnt gearing wanna see I can get Firestorm to run with my Nephew's new Jato street wise. Any suggestions ? BTW I hate people who keep buying new Kit's and never up grade their existing one's ''aka my Nephew''. [/quote] and i hate guys praising alu parts and after bitching about how weak the firestorm bulkhead is....aka myself [:D]
Posted on: 7/29/2009 12:38 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8973723
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: genitor Well I don't own an e-fire (as yet) but i have had problems with weird parts breaking because i upgraded other parts to aluminum. Does that aluminum toe plate bolt on to the bulkhead? It seems like it might be transferring too much energy to the bullhead on impacts. [/quote] The reason I switched to aluminum was because my stock suspension arm broke during my first run and I felt like it was poorly built. I guess i made the wrong move, Aluminum is a no go for the Firestrom. I will try using stock suspension arm while keeping the other part alu, will let you guys know how it hold thanks
Posted on: 7/21/2009 8:07 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8953015
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: Willystylz Kilimats, you should retrofit a front airbag for your storm [:D] [/quote] I laughed [:D] The Alu parts certainly cause too much stress on the plastic skidplate holder i think (even with that New era lower and upper skid plate :eek: ) I am seriously thinking about making a custom bumper antenna that extend to the front of both wheel, that would slow down front impact
Posted on: 7/19/2009 10:46 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8947440
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 I was thinking you would be a great beta tester of new RC's...if they can hold up to your abuse they know they have a good product. [/quote] thats the answer I was expecting [:D]
Posted on: 7/19/2009 4:09 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8946558
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: Willystylz kilimats, you gotta stop travelling 50mph into concrete walls![:D] [/quote] true ! I dreamed about a bulkhead made of alu [X(][:-][:D] I am building a secret upgrade, a thick foam bumper that covers the fronts tires [:)] [quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 Hey kilimats...do you own any more rc's? just wondering how they hold up? [/quote] Haha, thats my redfish
Posted on: 7/19/2009 2:40 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8946358
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
i am f***** tired of this weak bulkhead breaking like bread [:@][:@][:@][:@][:@] there has to be an aluminum version or a way to get around the weak spot, maybe glue the whole thing together ? jeez this is anoying, why they couldn't make the front tougher [&o][&o][&:] [image]http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/parts/100319/100319_01m.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 7/18/2009 3:32 AM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8943012
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: lcb1978 After fitting the wheelie bar/front support upgrades, I thought the Flux needed an updated look, Traxxas 2.8'' wheels with pre-glued tyres, very simple Red shell scheme as its the first time I've sprayed one! As the tyres are slightly larger then stock I've fitted a smaller 18t Edit pinion to help prevent extra stress on the motor. The next thing I'd like to work on is the handling, to save reading back through the last 109 pages I'd really welcome any tips on Shock upgrades /Shock oils etc Cheers [/quote] I recommend this forum because it contains pretty much the same tips as here but in less than 30 pages ^^ Not trying to bash this one, I love both ^^ http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/225069-official-hpi-e-firestorm-racing-thread.html
Posted on: 7/14/2009 11:23 AM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8932231
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: goingmad008 Hi Guys Thanks for the link kilimats. Went to race the car today and no go. Can someone help me with something my ESC is flashing red,yellow.green none stop,nothing WORKS I have replace the battery and still the same thing the ESC is no making no noise just keeps flashing all the colour at the same time has anyone had this issue [/quote] try the following
Posted on: 7/9/2009 8:39 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8920118
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 [quote]ORIGINAL: goingmad008 Hi All Can someone please tell me were i can get my hands on alu front support plate upgrade and where is the best place to purchase wheelie bars Thanks Shane [/quote] You can get a wheelie bar off of ebay....And Kilimats can tell you where to get the support plate....PM him if he does not let you know... [/quote] ahha, the magic link
Posted on: 7/7/2009 11:11 AM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8913275
RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: Willystylz I too stripped one of my LRP Vector screw holes......just turned my motor to use the other holes and problem fixed :) Lesson learned to be careful........try not to screw it up! hahaha [/quote] so how will you prevent the damage from happening again ? I also used the other two holes but used longer screw and rubber washer, that should keep it tight, also have the rear bumper from ebay.
Posted on: 7/6/2009 10:52 PM by Author "kilimats"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8912175
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