THE E-Firestorm Thread

[bazzabear]

Interesting idea. I did notice that it's a long way away from sealed when the bolts are done up!

Do you mean all the way around? Or is there a particular side of it more susceptible to dirt getting in? (I ask because of you calling it a 'hinge' - makes me think only on one side.)

[bazzabear]

Actually, just had a look myself, and I reckon it's pretty clear you're talking about the upper curve of the bit of cover over the spur gear. It's definitely a lot more open than the lower part, or the bit around the pinion.

[J450n]

Top Banana

[Rcjim11]

J450n, do you have any other tips like this to improve longevity?

Cheers

[Jacksprogis]

I may vxl my storm for the time being

[stretch]

Vxl ftw jack

[Jacksprogis]

what gearing do you think if i do ?

[stretch]

I use stock and it runs nice and cool, going to do some 3s tests ready for the jam though

[Rcjim11]

I just got my Firestorm and have been tearing up the dewy/wet grass! I managed to get it all out with a bit of mud behind. So my question is, after this kind of drive, what kind of maintenance would you do? Furthermore, the manual says grease up the drive shafts every 10 packs... what grease do you guys use please?

Finally, mine doesn't seem to wheelie unless throttle is punched hard (3/4 throttle) is this to do with the setup of the slipper clutch?

Thanks

Jim

[Phil3822]

Hi all, I have the waterproof flux and brushed and am wondering if its ok to use the shower to clean them. They are rather dirty. Once showered I would dry and GT85 all over.

[HCMS]

I've just been out with my Firestorm on some gravel for 1 or 2 minutes, max. Suddenly the car stopped responding then, poof and masses of smoke started pouring out. I thought it must be a lipo fire but on ripping the body off found an ESC fire. :-( My truck is totally stock and I've only had it a few weeks.

I have a couple of questions, 1, what could have caused it and 2, will it be covered under warranty?

The battery is totally fine, balanced and has just finished charging.

[RooBoonix]

Is it the new waterproof firestorm flux?

[HCMS]

Mine is yes but I guess that is directed at the shower question...

[RooBoonix]

Fairly common tbh.... Jacksprogis was on his 3rd one!! but yes HPI will replace it under warranty

[HCMS]

Well that is good news. Any ideas what causes them to fail? I was running a 3S. Nothing was hot, it was on gravel and even the motor was barely warm. Quite strange.

[Jacksprogis]

Yep , my 3rd .

Yep warranty of ms

What causes them to fail .... They are castle cremation's . Haters gonna hate

Nah really though , they are just weak imo .

[HCMS]

So I should expect it to happen again and carry a fire extinguisher at all times?!

[Jacksprogis]

Imo yes

Nah , not really but they are short lived at best . The longest mine lasted was 2 month's and that was running about twice a week .

Take a look at the ezrun range .

[RooBoonix]

+1 on the Ezrun range... They don't seem to have so much of a problem if they are run on 2s. IMO... I would get a replacement under warranty, sell it and then buy an EzRun ESC

[locky]

Do people run with the spring in the differential or without? Between the spider gears.

Seems I'm running without. Cant remember why, but have it in a spares box.

I think I tried very thick diff oil, but not much left, so must have leaked. Is car grease such as that used for bearings OK to use?

[bazzabear]

While ordering a battery, I stuck these on the order, just on the off chance:

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fastrax-body-pin-holders-body-protectors-medium-4-/rc-car-products/35185

I was most interested in having something to make the pins easier to push on and pull off, but thought having something to protect the mounting points wouldn't be a bad thing.

Anyway, now they've come, I realise they're slightly different to what I thought. The 'washer' bit also goes through the mounting hole, to protect both sides.

This means I now have two choices:

1) Bore out my mounting points by a couple of mm, so they will fit the washer and the post through (have already tried them as they are, and while I can get the washer in place, the post won't then fit.)

2) Just cut off the lead and washer, and use them as a simple tag.

What would you do? And if I go for 1, can anyone advise on the easiest (and least likely to ruin my bodyshell) way of widening the holes?

[stretch]

not sure tbh mate, I just use a cable tie and some fuel line on my clips

[KarlP]

Tell me about it mate, Well if you get a chance i look forward to seeing the results.

Yeah defo get a 3s when you can .

Thanks.

So took the truck to work today and the speed gun, managed to hit 37mph on rough ground with a 2s, i was gonna get a 3s but i had to get a pair of tyres for my Clio 182 as officer dibble was getting upset with my lack of tread, if the field outside drys out i can try on smooth short grass and see what it gets, i'll also order a 3s once i find one and get paid next week

[bazzabear]

So my new battery is one of those with a separate lead, which plugs into the top of the battery. This one:

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/overlander-sport-track-hard-case-7.4v-6500mah-25c-lipo/rc-car-products/39764

In the car, the battery cover fouls the balance cable when it's plugged into that central socket. Is there any problem with me just not plugging it in to avoid this problem? I'm pretty sure it's only relevant when plugged into the charger - but better safe than sorry, so I thought I'd ask!

[RooBoonix]

37mph, not bad... I managed to get 39mph out of mine but mine is the older version so I have a slightly faster motor, but of course you can shove a 3s in and fly