stretch Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) Just back from the Jam and after lots of ramping and backflips only managed to break a front upright after a full speed head on collision with a 1/8 truggy so very happy with that. Edited August 5, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion610 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 i turned my fs flux on today and noticed the servo making a weird noise when turning left or right, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzaClio Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 So who else has run their Firestorm on 4s ? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stooza Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Mine now up for sale on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigsyboy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 To save me looking back through the thread what shock oil do people use on their Firestorms' for general bashing and a little bit of small jumping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzabear Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I think standard is 35 weight, and people go a bit higher. I'm no expert, but based on stuff in this thread, I've bought some 40 weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I am using stock at the mo, it's quite nice but I think the rear needs some 40/50wt which I have both so will experiment one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naymo Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Does anyone know the internal gear ratio of the storm? Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyMcewen Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 ordering leccys for mine next week...just waiting for roller to turn up...ghaa postie HURRY UP! I blame ROYAL FAIL. will see how it goes on 2 cell then upgrade to 3 cell if I want more speed... Dose anyone know if this shell is anygood? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-10-RC-Off-Road-Buggy-E-FIRESTORM-IOT-PC-Painted-160mm-Body-Shell-with-Decal-/170868828292?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item27c8936884 If not can you link me to a durable prepainted shell...don't want one made from cheeseszzzzzzzz Thanks in advance! Any shell will be fine so long as it fits...dosent even have to be a 10t one...so long as it fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyMcewen Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Anyone used this shell before? ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom's rc Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 na, sorry but it looks mint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 35wt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apexx Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 So who else has run their Firestorm on 4s ? Thanks. Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Has anyone ever tried to put a blitz chassis on a fire storm ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzabear Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Do you mean a Blitz body? I would have thought the chassis is what defines what a car is - so if you use a Blitz chassis, you've got a Blitz with Firestorm parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 The chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulletflux 345 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 not really worth it to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 OK thanks, hope to be turning my firestorm in to a desert buggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil3822 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Can anyone link me to some longer body posts that dont need modding and can fit straight into the existing mounts. I need both front and rear longer mounts. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabs Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Planing on upgrading to a brushless system on my Firestorm, and the massive amount of options and info out there is just overwhelming. Figured it would help if my fellow Firestorm owners could post which Cell/ESC/Motor combo you run in your car So far I've ended up with this setup, any thoughts? : http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__7188__Turnigy_Brushless_ESC_60A_w_Reverse_prog_v2_2_.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__7195__EZ_RUN_Brushless_Motor_9T_4300Kv.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18606__ZIPPY_Flightmax_5400mah_2S2P_50C_Hardcase_Car_Lipoly.html Supposedly it is waterproof (which is importaint) Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Good little combo however it won't be waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin3171 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Who runs 4s in the storm? Im sure there was somebody on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I run the stock 5700kv Flux motor with the HPI Motiv ESC (stock again) runs really well on 2s but the motor does get (very) hot and that is a known problem with the stock firestorm. I'll fix that one day though... I run Turnigy LiPO's ~5000mah 30-40c but that is a little overkill. But better to be safe than sorry I was just about to post up as I need more LiPO's and wondered what you all ran?? I like the Turnigy Nano-Techs but wanted some suggestions of ones that fit :D Cheers, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabs Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Good little combo however it won't be waterproof. "Little" hmm, do you think I could go with a faster motor? Are there any waterproof systems around? Do I really need them to ride on snow and in rain? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Yep, waterproof systems are about. But why would you want to go out when it's that wet? It's a bit of fun I guess but tbh, unless you clean the car after (very well too) it will go rusty and bearings will fail faster. The new firestorm comes with a waterproof system, and the traxxas vxl system is a half decent waterproof system too. Unless the brushless motor is sensored (not really needed or recommended) the motor is waterproof anyway and it is just the ESC that actually needs to be. Just warning you, but I have ran mine what it was damp and I just made some guards that worked fairly well Good luck with your find! Cheers, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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