everclear1984 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I replaced my spur gear today with one from an ECX Torment/Ruckus/Amp. You'll need the matching slipper pads but it's 87t 48dp so a direct fit. Modelsport have both in stock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relativenewbyseb Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Sounds ideal, cheers mateSent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I hammered the Firestorm on 2s & 3s and the Skatepark and bmx track today, thankfully no breakages Here are a few screenshots from the footage I shot, I'll post the vid later for anyone interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 9 hours ago, EquinoxRC said: I mainly run on 3s. Will the motor take just one speed run without instant smoke? I'm tempted to try 4s is too much for 4000kv but you seem dead set on trying it so film it if you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokka Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 looks awesome. That shell looks boss, especially now it's been bashed a bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LifeofBrian Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) Took my Firestorm out for a blast in the park today and need some advice. I used a 2s and 3s lipo, and every time I got to a certain speed, instead of going quicker, it would just wheelie. I was super gentle with the throttle in a very linear way, maybe wind under the body? It seemed to want to rotate the car rather than the wheels at a certain speed. Has anyone seen this before? EDIT: Maybe it had something to do with the tires ballooning? I think I noticed it lifting the front as the tires ballooned. I need to find a belted tire I think, I didn't think ProLine Big Joe's would balloon so badly. Edited April 8, 2017 by LifeofBrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 12 minutes ago, LifeofBrian said: it would just wheelie Add some weight to front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeofBrian Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I put 60g up front before this run, maybe I'll try more. 9 minutes ago, locky said: 9 minutes ago, locky said: Add some weight to front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vr5fx Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 29 minutes ago, LifeofBrian said: Took my Firestorm out for a blast in the park today and need some advice. I used a 2s and 3s lipo, and every time I got to a certain speed, instead of going quicker, it would just wheelie. I was super gentle with the throttle in a very linear way, maybe wind under the body? It seemed to want to rotate the car rather than the wheels at a certain speed. Has anyone seen this before? EDIT: Maybe it had something to do with the tires ballooning? I think I noticed it lifting the front as the tires ballooned. I need to find a belted tire I think, I didn't think ProLine Big Joe's would balloon so badly. Instead of strapping one battery in, strap in 2... Extra weight should help with any issues, then it's a quick swap the connector and go again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 On 7 April 2017 at 12:45, Relativenewbyseb said: In relation to my earlier post, do they no longer stock the old type spur gears then? So I need to upgrade to the blitz clutch setup and top shaft and then look for the newer spur gears, which are also all on low or limited stock I feel Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk Think I have the older spur gear new in packet in the sale section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 51 minutes ago, LifeofBrian said: I put 60g up front before this run, maybe I'll try more. Your Big Joes have too much grip, stock tyres or similar/wheels are best imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlly21 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Motor is knackered on my firestorm. Recomendations for a brusless motor will be used with hobbywing sc8 ESC and standered gearing. Max budget £70 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relativenewbyseb Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I use a quicrun 3656 I got from rcmart personallyAlso seen things about these gool brushless systems on here recently maybe one of their motors could be an option... Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, Rowlly21 said: Motor is knackered on my firestorm. Recomendations for a brusless motor will be used with hobbywing sc8 ESC and standered gearing. Max budget £70 thank you Dude. .is this still my boys old FS flux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlly21 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) @evssvYes it is man changed a lot since then haha. Was the motor reasonably new ? its broke now anyway. What motor would you recommend for a motor ? Edited April 9, 2017 by Rowlly21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Rowlly21 said: Yes it is man changed a lot since then haha. Was the motor reasonably new ? its broke now anyway. What motor would you recommend for a motor ? take a punt on one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GoolRC-S3650-3900KV-Sensorless-Brushless-Motor-for-1-10-RC-Car-NEW-P2C9-/192122904942?hash=item2cbb6ae16e:g:YXUAAOSwTuJYvRw7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relativenewbyseb Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Think I have the older spur gear new in packet in the sale section [emoji4]Only just seen this, cheers for the heads up mate. I've gone with the ecx one as suggested but if not I'll look out for it Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I'm using the Goolrc 4 pole 3900kv and it's been spot on Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192122904942 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlly21 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, ostewart said: take a punt on one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GoolRC-S3650-3900KV-Sensorless-Brushless-Motor-for-1-10-RC-Car-NEW-P2C9-/192122904942?hash=item2cbb6ae16e:g:YXUAAOSwTuJYvRw7 Really, has anybody tried one ? I really have have no clue about motors I don't understand the power or what is need for good performance on the firestorm. I want a good powerful motor that's not going to fry my ESC haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Rowlly21 said: @evssvYes it is man changed a lot since then haha. Was the motor reasonably new ? its broke now anyway. What motor would you recommend for a motor ? Sweet...It was only a few runs old if that I thk ..well at least u getting moneys worth outa it ..I thk stock was 4800kv I thk.....tbh not up on 1/10th brushless motors..but 4800kv or lower ...hobbywing one may b....or a cheap goolrc one as they seem good value for money Edited April 9, 2017 by evssv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 9 minutes ago, Rowlly21 said: I want a good powerful motor that's not going to fry my ESC haha. Are you running 2S or 3S? 3900Kv 3650 motor is suitable, about £13 for a blue can, eg. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-3650-3900KV-Sensorless-Brushless-Slotless-Motor-Scala-for-1-10-Racing-Car-PS-/382035235025?hash=item58f31310d1:g:qbcAAOSw3R1XTknY More speed but only on 2S 4750Kv 3650, eg.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEOPARD-RC-Model-3650-6-5T-KV4750-2-Poles-R-C-Hobby-Brushless-Motor-IM032-/252053316486?hash=item3aaf8c6386:g:0XsAAOSwT6pVyZ0A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlly21 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 @lockyI'm running on 2s lipos. How do the ratings work i.e. KV and I'm guessing RPM ? Sounds like i dont really need to spend that much on the motor. @everclear1984 are you using the one you linked ? Does that have plenty of power ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, Rowlly21 said: I'm guessing RPM ? Yes, higher Kv the higher RPM. I've run both 3900 and 4750 with the former being more usable and fast enough. What motor did you kill? Was it getting too hot? What was gearing? Where were running it? What mods were done, larger tyres/wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Yes I'm using the one I linked. In the video I posted the other day it was running on 2s on the gravel track & 3s in the skatepark. I'm running 26/87 gearing with no heat issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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