Andy20xe Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Thanks mate best look for some tyres soo too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalflashdad Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Just did the same upgrade to brushless 9T Ezrun - car was 24mph, now 32! Batts last longer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mez Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 thinking off upgrading my wife's car from stock brushed to this..what you guys think ok or not ? Thank's Mez http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ezrun-RC-Car-truck-4000kv-4pole-Brushless-Motor-Combo-SC8-Waterproof-120A-ESC-/230801378989?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item35bcd58ead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 storm doesn't really need 4 pole, why not go for one of the 9t combos in first post or leopard one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tersch Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Hey stretch (or anyone else for that matter). I cant seem to find any spec for the flux 4800kv vektor motor and vapor esc combo. Turns on motor? ESC output? continuous amps and burst amps? Just ensuring I have best battery for the setup. and what run time I can get with various batteries. I bought an overlander 4250mah 3s 30C with the storm. Heads full of electrical calcs from this lipo malarkey! And is this castle vector motor a rebranded motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) hpi keep their specs close to their chest for some reason, a couple of people have asked similar questions to hpi direct and they weren't very forthcoming. That battery will be fine, higher mah longer runtime. Also check how the wires exit the pack as some need chassis chopping to fit. yes the vektor is rebranded castle Edited September 10, 2013 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtokez Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi all, in just investigating a strange problem on the firestorm. It seems to be 'cogging' a lot and doesn't have much power, sometimes it seems to gain drive but only for a few seconds. it sounds horrible - any ideas? It has a ez run 7.5t motor fitted. The motor and the gear box seem to turn freely? Whilst taking the bits apart I have noticed that the drive output cups are worn, I will need some new ones so should I get the standard ones or is there something better? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-diff-shaft-10x23mm-2pcs-/rc-car-products/27007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 have you checked your mesh? was everything working fine before? worn cups is common when using brushless on these and doing full throttle starts, replace with stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtokez Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Yeah the gears seem to mesh OK mate? It did used to cogg at low speed starts, but now its really bad - could it be the motor? Cheers I'll grab some stock ones then bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy20xe Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 does the 3rd channel need programming as i have put some leds on firestorm and thought the 3rd channel switch on control would turn them on and off but doesnt happen ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalflashdad Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Hi. Have just been looking at the camber, turn in and general wheel / steering alignment on our 2 Storms. Have measured all the turnbuckle / track rod lengths and they vary on both cars. Have done a quick search through this thread but can't find anything. Does anyone have the best / correct lengths for a good general bashing set up - both front and rear.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merch Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Just got my new Brushless firestorm yesterday so i did all the checkes needed,spur gear all the way in,6 full turns out and set the mesh with paper. Took it out today in the back garden it was a blast,after i dunno say about 25min it stopped i was wondering what was wrong so brung it in to check it over and my spur gear was worn away some. No idea how that happend as there were no crashes just a few small jumps on a ramp i made,maybe the motor got moved with a few bumps still waiting on my T-bone bumpers,i already checked the screws during my prechecks. Grounded till monday until i get more spur gears lucky i have my helis to keep me going till then. Any idea how my spur gear got worn down?? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Most likely your mesh mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merch Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Hmmm already set the mesh with the paper trick still must of been to tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 After my esc on my flux blew on 3s i'm after a cheapo replacement combo, are any of the turnigy trackstar combos any good? Tempted by the price. Been looking at this one http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__42936__Turnigy_TrackStar_Waterproof_1_10_Brushless_Power_System_4250KV_80A_UK_Warehouse_.html and the 3520kv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 that combo would be ok don't know of anyone who runs one in fs, normally people go for leopard or hobbywing combos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Have you got a link for the hobbywing combo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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trickstar Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I use a turnigy trackstar combo in my 10t, had no problems, and all is running sweet, temps are good aswell. I use a 5200kv with 80a waterproof esc, no need to go overseas to buy, there is a great little ebay shop in uk that sells these. Ebay shop is called rcstockroom2012, very fast and friendly service, recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Ended up buying a Leopard 4370kv motor and 60amp esc combo for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Ideal, cheers chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emax Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hi there. Looking at getting a new rc car to enjoy with my 9 year old son for Christmas and, having read up on it have decided on the E-Firestorm. I was originally looking at the FTX Vantage/Carnage but, from reading the owners thread, they seem to be quite brittle compared to the Firestorm, even if the parts are pretty cheap.Originally, I really wanted to build a kit with him rather than just pick up an RTR setup but obviously they don't do this car as a kit.I can't make my mind up between the Brushed or the Flux version. On the one hand, the brushed would be ideal for him at this stage of the game but, if I went for the Flux, I could turn down the throttle on the EPA on the transmitter or with a programming card and gradually step it up as his skills improve. The other option would be to just get the brushed and upgrade later but, when you factor in the price of a decent BL setup, it looks more cost-effective to just start with the Flux in the first place, especially considering I don't need the wall charger or more nimh packs. I've already got a Ansmann Xbase 2.0 charger which will do lipos and nimh and I have a couple of nimh cells already I just need to get some of my old stuff on eBay to help fund it (a working Tamiya Astute with a Dynatech 01-R in it and a couple of Mardave Meteors, all with vintage radio equipment). Any thoughts to help me make up my mind?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 welcome to the thread mate, brushless combos can be picked up for around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collective itch Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 go for the flux. you can tone it down as you say, and its more efficient than brushed. be a better choice in the long run imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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