EquinoxRC Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Yeee. When i checked the other side it was a bit loose. They're pretty expensive too. I only need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I've got loads in the spares box, I'll send you a few for the price of a stamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EquinoxRC Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Nice. I will send you a PM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy37 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Hi all About to buy a Firestorm Flux (brushless) when they come back out so just wondering what Batts, chargers you guys recommend as well as upgrades that you feel are worth doing. Cheers Edited February 21, 2017 by Peachy37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Tbone bumpers front and rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy37 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, locky said: Tbone bumpers front and rear. Hi Locky better to upgrade them straight out of the box ? It looks like it a really popular model so can't wait to get one, April can't come quick enough. I was looking at the Xmaxx today, that also looks like a ton of fun. Edited February 21, 2017 by Peachy37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, Peachy37 said: I was looking at the Xmaxx today, that also looks like a ton of fun. Deep pockets needed compared to FS, bigger is not always better. Tbones will help protect as FS dont have any proper bumpers, chances are you will hit something front on, rear bumper acts like a wheelie bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy37 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 19 minutes ago, locky said: Deep pockets needed compared to FS, bigger is not always better. Tbones will help protect as FS dont have any proper bumpers, chances are you will hit something front on, rear bumper acts like a wheelie bar. Yeah, it's a lot more. Been looking at the HPI Bullet MT, not sure I can wait for the FS stock, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Just now, Peachy37 said: HPI Bullet MT No...do a search as not so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, Peachy37 said: Yeah, it's a lot more. Been looking at the HPI Bullet MT, not sure I can wait for the FS stock, lol. There's a tidy bone stock Firestorm Flux in the sales section. I'd take that one a new Bullet MT any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 8 hours ago, Peachy37 said: Yeah, it's a lot more. Been looking at the HPI Bullet MT, not sure I can wait for the FS stock, lol. Don't go with the bullet stick with the fs. Tbone bumpers and away you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Zippy lipos are really good. I use a 4000mah 2s in my firestorm. Also just got t bone bumpers and they make a world of difference in terms of protection. As for chargers, since I'm still new to the rc hobby world, I got a fairly basic balance charger from robotbirds ... which for the money is actually really good. Balances well and has a storage function which always takes them to a good storage voltage level. Can be found here .. https://www.robotbirds.co.uk/default/ft680-ac-dc-80watt-charger.html .... but again, I guess this is quite an entry level balance charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy37 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, everclear1984 said: There's a tidy bone stock Firestorm Flux in the sales section. I'd take that one a new Bullet MT any day. Nice one, I've PM the seller so hopefully I'll have one soon enough. Edited February 22, 2017 by Peachy37 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 If im honest and youre in a rush you wont be dissapointed with a rustler VXL. My concern with HPI at the mo is theyve just come back from financial ruin. The parts situation isnt great for most models right now and their Flagship Savage Flux XL was late. The April date certainly isnt set in stone and nor is the parts situation 100% going to rectify. A Rustler VXL is avaliable today with un paralleled parts and after market support. Im confident HPI will be sorted by April, (In fact I bought a HPI RS4 3 on Tuesday). But its far from Gaurenteed. Whats spare parts like for a Firestorm right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 21 minutes ago, Guns said: If im honest and youre in a rush you wont be dissapointed with a rustler VXL. My concern with HPI at the mo is theyve just come back from financial ruin. The parts situation isnt great for most models right now and their Flagship Savage Flux XL was late. The April date certainly isnt set in stone and nor is the parts situation 100% going to rectify. A Rustler VXL is avaliable today with un paralleled parts and after market support. Im confident HPI will be sorted by April, (In fact I bought a HPI RS4 3 on Tuesday). But its far from Gaurenteed. Whats spare parts like for a Firestorm right now? There are enough breakers out there that parts supply hasn't really been an issue so far, you just have to search around a little more than before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Spares galore for the firestorm on eBay and most other HPI models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy37 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I know I keep asking but what are the best / decent batts and charger for the FS, I'm a total newbie is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy37 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Guns said: If im honest and youre in a rush you wont be dissapointed with a rustler VXL. Hi Guns Not really in a rush, just want to get driving asap. I looked at the Rustler but after a few days of online vids and forums most people agreed that the FS is better VFM and some say it handles better and more robust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 The Overlander RC6-VSP is a decent budget charger. Battery wise it depends whether you intend to run 2s or 3s. If I were you I'd start with 2s, I used run 6000mah zippy hardcase in mine. If someone doesn't beat me to it I'll post the dimensions of the battery, then you can go on Hobbyking and find the highest capacity pack that will fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy37 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, everclear1984 said: The Overlander RC6-VSP is a decent budget charger. Battery wise it depends whether you intend to run 2s or 3s. If I were you I'd start with 2s, I used run 6000mah zippy hardcase in mine. If someone doesn't beat me to it I'll post the dimensions of the battery, then you can go on Hobbyking and find the highest capacity pack that will fit. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Peachy37 said: I know I keep asking but what are the best / decent batts and charger for the FS, I'm a total newbie is all. Previously gave details in one of your threads. Best depends on many things, you can spend as much as you like or as little and not really see much difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy37 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 39 minutes ago, locky said: Previously gave details in one of your threads. Best depends on many things, you can spend as much as you like or as little and not really see much difference. Nice one Its like aladdins cave on those websites. I guess with me being new to it all and not having a bottomless pit of money I don't eat to get burnt getting rubbish, or over expensive Batts and charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 The battery tray is 160x50x26. There you go, good price too! https://hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-6000mah-2s2p-35c-hardcase-pack.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbashbosh Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Can't you adjust the full throttle on the ESC? If so start with 3s and gradually increase it when you learn to drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboV6 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) I run 2 hpi plasma 4000mah and one of these https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-6000mah-2s2p-65-130c-hardcase-lipo-pack.html It is epic, well over double the grunt of the hpi plasmas Got it when hobbyking were doing a battery sale for £21 Edited March 11, 2017 by JamboV6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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