bishbashbosh Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hpi ones stick in the wheels so less easy to lose. Imagine a standard washer would do the same job thoSent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EquinoxRC Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 hour ago, James1986 said: https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/206510/ Thanks but shipping prices are just stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 minute ago, EquinoxRC said: Thanks but shipping prices are just stupid. That's Wheelspin for you i'm afraid postage prices are becoming a ripoff over the last couple of years. I reckon shops are dropping prices but ramping up postage! The part no. is HPI-6125 so have a look around, maybe ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EquinoxRC Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Ebay has some. I will see what i can find. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbashbosh Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Rofl at 7.50 poatage. I use apex models which has better postage Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Put it up to the 1/8th buggy wheels. Will see how it performs on these with the brushless system and geared how it is. May need to adjust depending on temps. Fingers crossed it is fine. Really want a new shell next. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Ah crap. Took it out for only 5 minutes and i now need to invest in upgrades. Popped the rod ends off several times. The suspension front and back on one side keeps popping off. Not sure whether it's the new brushless combined with the buggy wheels that's put it under too much strain or it was just their time. Either way .... Suggestions welcome lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Perhaps it's the larger wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbashbosh Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Since fitting the white rod ends and titanium rods (optional) off ostewart I've not had any pop offs and mine was really bad for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, bishbashbosh said: Since fitting the white rod ends and titanium rods (optional) off ostewart I've not had any pop offs and mine was really bad for it. I may have to invest in some of those regardless of if i go back to stock wheels or not. I heard that once they start popping off then they pretty much do it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Is it these or a different make do you know? https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/79748/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 14 minutes ago, Shokka said: Is it these or a different make do you know? https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/79748/ It's those 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Well unfortunately i had to go back to standard wheels. The larger 1/8th buggy wheels will require more secure components like ese rod ends and perhaps some new shocks. Reverted back to standard stock wheels and it works grand. Even given full throttle to handbrake (kinda) turns. No issues. One day firestorm, one day!!! *Shakes fist* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Good to know, if you dont try different things you'll never learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, locky said: Good to know, if you dont try different things you'll never learn. Yea definitely. Trial and error and all that. At least i know now. Tbh the stability is still not as good as stock anyway so I may just get some standards. But at least i gave it a try lol. Gorilla taped the entire inside of the shell today, just for some extra strength. Makes a big difference for sure. For one thing, it's much nicer to handle too lol. Got a bit tricks in those back recesses and in retrospect using smaller pieces would have given a better finish, but it is what it is. And it should give it some extra strength. P.s. it certainly adds a bit of weight lol Edited March 14, 2017 by Shokka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EquinoxRC Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 My Body is falling apart but still good enough to bash around. I striped another RodEnd on the Shocks but didn't loose the spring. AGAIN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 On 12/03/2017 at 13:31, Shokka said: My shell has seen better days but it's still hanging on in there. Shoe goo saves the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 that poor poor bugsta shell lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Shokka said: that poor poor bugsta shell lol *In Alec Guinesses' voice* It's more Goo and Scrim than Shell now....................................... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 59 minutes ago, chewbacca said: *In Alec Guinesses' voice* It's more Goo and Scrim than Shell now....................................... Still tough as old boots though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 11 hours ago, everclear1984 said: Still tough as old boots though Yeah, but it'll end up being killed by it's master whilst protecting it's son 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeofBrian Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Hi all, just bought a used E-Firestorm with a Castle brushless system. It will need a new body and wheels. I was looking at the Duratrax Sixpack or Picket MT 2.8 Truck 2WD Mounted 1/2 Offset C2 Black. I think these fit ok? And I want to do a nice paint job so I need a clear body that will fit, not the original, it's too expensive, I believe the FTX Bugsta body fits, but what else? Apart from that, what are the best parts to upgrade with, the white HPI parts or RPM? Edited March 26, 2017 by LifeofBrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 2.8 wheels will be heavy so people have had breakages due to extra weight/wear. Only upgrade you need is tbone bumpers and possibly ese ends as some people had problems with sotck ones popping off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) those picket st wheels and tyres look awesome. i'd go with them on the firestorm. as long as they're 12mm hex theyre grand. i think a couple of the ftx shells fit, the bugsta being one and the carnage ... i think would fit. Just have a look through and check dimensions. from what i've seen and heard, most 1/10 truggy shells can be made to fit, with some shenanigans. apparently the ese white ball ends upgrade for the blitz are great hop ups. I plan on getting some myself as my stock ends keep popping off recently. Edited March 26, 2017 by Shokka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Some footage from this weekend. The horrible noise is because I'm using a spur from a Maverick Scout which is mod 0.6, it's the wrong pitch and has no slipper yet somehow it's outlasted any Firestorm spur I've fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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