Shane192 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Just bought my bumper set from NBL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I'm likely to add a dynamite fuze motor to my firestorm in the very near future, before swapping out to a kit. Does anybody run this motor 5800kv in their firestorm? If so I'd be interested in gearing/pinions used as well as overall handling and what tips can be offered to calm wheelies down a little Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 i run one in my macnum... their awesome 19t with a 65t spur.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 cheers for that, the Firestorm has an 87t spur, so would you recommend something like a 15t or 16t pinion? much easier to change the pinion than the spur on the Firestorm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 24... maybe more? run on the stock... check the temperatures... go from their Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 gear it for more speed? i thought about gearing it to cope a little better with the higher rated motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 depends... just try it with the stock and check the temperatures... then adjust gearing from their... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 cheers for that, if no reply to my wanted add here then i will go for the Dynamite motor mid-week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfast Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 been messing with the firestorm today while i have been bored, still waiting on the ezerun combo: Had to mod the motor guard to get it on. Also swiped the rear spoiler of my old citroen xsara body shell and the roof scoop not decieded whether i like the spoiler yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 looks good with the wing, cant see it lasting though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfast Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 looks good with the wing, cant see it lasting though lol me neither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J450n Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I would cut the top wing off to be honest, just have the lower part, then maybe cut slots in the uprights to give it an angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 After a clear body shell for mine, my firestorm is going to adopt a 2nd look. Doesnt have to be a like for like shell, but ideally a clear one as I'm aiming to paint one up myself. Any suggestions or links? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfast Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 <br />After a clear body shell for mine, my firestorm is going to adopt a 2nd look. Doesnt have to be a like for like shell, but ideally a clear one as I'm aiming to paint one up myself.<br /> <br /> Any suggestions or links?<br /><br /><br /><br /> http://images.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/479007/Mk26042.jpg quite like this I believe it's the pro line short baja body for the savage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfast Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 http://e-savage.com/gallery/data/500/efire_bajabug_front.jpg Another pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfast Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Something different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 loving the beetle body - that is EXACTLY what i am after, where can i buy???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfast Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) only seen it here : http://prolineracing...-tnx-flux-body/ you will probably need this too http://prolineracing.com/performance-parts/extended-front-and-rear-body-mounts/ also found another pic. Second one down, looks sweet http://www.hpiracing...llery/2011/1/1/ Edited May 24, 2011 by notfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfast Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) cml are uk distributors for proline, maybe they can get hold of the body and the body mounts. here you go http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/cml_product.php?menu=rc_cars&productId=0000004208&galleryImage=1#G Edited May 24, 2011 by notfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 do like the beetle body, think it has great potential for turning the Firestorm into a better looking vehicle. thanks for the links and pointers appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo666 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) OK, as promised i've returned to give an update on spur compatibility. I tried using the Blitz spur with Blitz pads. As the Blitz shaft is 13.5mm I had to fit a bearing inside of 5x13.5x4, but upon full assembly the slipper plates didn't compress with the pads for it to work properly due to the bearing being about 1mm too wide. I scrapped this idea Associated t4 spurs would fit, but I didn't have a reamer handy. You would also need the associated slipper pads to do this. I then decided it might be a good idea to try the spur and slipper pads and plates out of my Mad Rat and they work superbly. So there you go; Blitz spurs will work, but you'd need a bearing at least 1mm width less than mine. Associated spurs fit with a slight reaming. Mad Rat spur, slipper pads and plates fit wonderfully. I'm now geared 26/80 and am very happy with this setup. Although the Firestorm is a very good truck I feel that it was a major oversight that they limited the truck to a 87t. Just my opinion. Sent from my E10i using Tapatalk Edited May 27, 2011 by Damo666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtokez Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 anyone got any recommendations for some more chunky rear tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Damo666 excellent info mate i've added a link to it in the first post of this topic, mad rat eh who would have though it. dtokez Dirt hawgs, dirt paws, gladiators are all good choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtokez Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) cheers mate the dirt paws look badass! Edited May 27, 2011 by dtokez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfast Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) you could always go to 2.8 wheels too. you would have to gear accordingly for the extra weight and size. i am personally gonna be doin this in the next few weeks/months. Edited May 27, 2011 by notfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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