The littlest hobo Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Quick question. Hpi e firestorm that was brushed but is now on lipo and brushless. What is the stock pinion? I want two more pinions, one for faster top speed and one for when I am at the race track (Tarmac) where I can't get near top speed so better to have torque and acceleration . Suggestions of tooth numbers please. It's on standard tyres if thathelps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Stock is 19t, try something like a 17t and 21t but monitor your temps and adjust as required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8inDuck Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I just had a rando thought pop into my head. Now this has probably been asked many times before but, can you easily convert an E-Firesotrm into a Blitz. Because I've been looking at them (pardon my ignorance if this is a foolish assumtion) and the only differences I can seen between them is wheels, bumpers and bodyshell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadon Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) .... there is the way. Usually you will have to replace loads of parts. Might be cheaper to sell Fire and buy Blitz What else I have found on the net: NOT MY POST... From that experience I would say that you need HPI part tree's: 103330 103329 103325 103327 103328 103323 103326 + Blitz Chassis + some spring to finetune suspension I would think that you can use tranny (spur gear is different), shocks etc straight from Firestorm. I hope this helped and I hope this was correct info. EDIT: And of course you need some other bits like: 103364 103367 103362 Edited February 11, 2013 by Dadon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvrx1 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I think my esc died tonight my car shot off on its own even though it was all turned off new if I plug the battery in it just goes on its own it lost reverse just before I stopped using it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8inDuck Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 .... there is the way. Usually you will have to replace loads of parts. Might be cheaper to sell Fire and buy Blitz What else I have found on the net: NOT MY POST... From that experience I would say that you need HPI part tree's: 103330 103329 103325 103327 103328 103323 103326 + Blitz Chassis + some spring to finetune suspension I would think that you can use tranny (spur gear is different), shocks etc straight from Firestorm. I hope this helped and I hope this was correct info. EDIT: And of course you need some other bits like: 103364 103367 103362 Ok, but could you just get a bodyshell, wheels and bumpers and make it look like a Blitz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 The chassis on the blitz is longer than the fs and also the wheels will stick out be easier just to buy a blitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadon Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Everything is possible, but it won't look like blitz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8inDuck Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Fair enough, I figured that might be the case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I think my esc died tonight my car shot off on its own even though it was all turned off new if I plug the battery in it just goes on its own it lost reverse just before I stopped using it ? Mate, it sounds more like a receiver to transmitter communication breakdown or an actual failure of one or both those parts. Try a rebind of Tx/Rx and see how that goes. If that doesn't work recalibrate you ESC with you radio gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvrx1 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I did a rebind and failsafe setup its still the same when the car is turned off and I connect battery it revs max power if I unplug motor and turn the car on the esc light is green so the esc thinks its in neutral and it goes red when using controller forward and it flashes red/green when going backwards (don't think that's correct )but then if I plug motor in it revs . Goingvto take it back to the shop tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadon Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Have you got throttle / brake set up correctly on your TX? Have you got HPI stock TX RX or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvrx1 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 It's all stock and setup following hpi website vid but with the esc switch turned off it should never send power to motor unless its buggered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 With the ESC turned of it should NEVER send power to the motor, buggered or not mate. If you haven't got a spare ESC and, especially, if your shop is local best bet is to nip it back there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvrx1 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Will go tomorrow after work I'm sure its going to need a esc I hope he has one in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The littlest hobo Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Battery is here along with the 17t pinion. Should be faster around the Tarmac race track now. Can't wait to try it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8inDuck Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 So turned on my E-Firestorm to double check my battery had charged, and when I put the throttle up to about 30% speed, I get a very throaty, unhealthy sounding noise coming from my motor. It's only at this speed though, any faster or slower it runs fine. What is this and how do I sort it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvrx1 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Check the motor pinion is not meshed to tight to the spur gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mez Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 hey guys where can i get this shell from as me wife wants one for her storm http://www.avalancherc.com/products/HPI-RTR-E%252dFirestorm-Flux-Yellow%7B47%7DPink.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvrx1 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I've had a look about and can't find that one maybe buy a clear and paint it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 hey guys where can i get this shell from as me wife wants one for her storm http://www.avalanche...ow{47}Pink.html http://www.mirax.cl/detalles.php?codigo=173581 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvrx1 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 My esc has blown on my car but they are doing it under warranty so that's good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 is it the sidewinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mez Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 cheers stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Np matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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