Milliscent Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Pretty much any upgrade for the Blitz will fit on the E-Firestorm. i know have you seen the prices tho garry ? a set of Blitz upgrade alloy shocks are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Get a set of decent SC10 shocks then, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milliscent Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Get a set of decent SC10 shocks then, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 The other thing to remember is that the Firestorm is aimed at the Rustler (a pure bashing truck) whilst the Blitz is aimed more at the SC10 (a racing truck primarily) than the Slash. Hence a bunch of racy upgrades for the Blitz. Its all about target markets. Anyway - Betting pool time! How long before Associated launch an SC10 Factory Team to compete with this? They could do it with already in stock parts (graphite bits, gearbox and ball diff from the T4FT for example) so its not like it needs designing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 I'm 90% sure it'll happen, though recently they did an SC10-specific ball diff so you don't need the T4 diff, T-Plate and gearbox casing. I don't think it needs FT-ising though, the stiffer parts wouldn't really help it. The only FT bits worth having are the diff and threaded shocks, but even then, they aren't hugely essential. Though the anti-roll bar on the back of my SC10 helped it loads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malyon Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 if you want upgrades for the blitz try this lot as iv got all the upgrades from them and they are realy smart http://www.teamstrc.com/default.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 it annoys me that there are no hopups for the firestorm yet loads of people have them but they make a white version of the blitz ? hmmm hpi have got it all wrong yet soooo right In all fairness, the firestorm doesnt really need any hop ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Anyone know of a release date yet and a confirmed price? Not found much online sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menagruth Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) Anyone know of a release date yet and a confirmed price? Not found much online sadly. Release date should be around April or May, I'm not sure though. As for the price, around $240 in the US. Link Edited February 23, 2010 by Menagruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Awesome, I shall be ordering one very soon me thinks. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_rc Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 That is stunning. One of the best looking RC's I've seen in a while, and HPI made something new-ish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Donalds Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Release date should be around April or May, I'm not sure though. As for the price, around $240 in the US. Link So it'll be about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Ordered! Not sure when stock is due but I'm on the waiting list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaaay Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Toyed with the idea of getting a blitz. Don't like the idea of a white chassis, looks a bit naff IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I quite like the white chassis. Still no word or reply when the stock is due Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Toyed with the idea of getting a blitz. Don't like the idea of a white chassis, looks a bit naff IMO. i expect as its white you could dye it pretty much any colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaaay Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 i expect as its white you could dye it pretty much any colour Effort and money. Like matt said though, its going to end up getting expensive. Also think the associated shells look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I just received emails from Modelsport and Tower Hobbies both saying they have no idea when the stock will be due. A minimum of 2 months... so, do I hang on, swap it for a normal Blitz or an SC10 Pro...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcsammy Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I just received emails from Modelsport and Tower Hobbies both saying they have no idea when the stock will be due. A minimum of 2 months... so, do I hang on, swap it for a normal Blitz or an SC10 Pro...? SC10 pro! associated stuff is top notch... i noticed the blitz is already in your signature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Yeah! May change the order to an SC10 then. Not wanting another Slash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 If it's going to be a while might be worth waiting to see if Associated do a 4wd version. Matt's SC10 went really well considering the abuse he gave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willb Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I missed him driving it. I'll hang on for the Blitz a while longer, tis the SCT I would prefer out of all of them. Not wanting a 4WD, Savage for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Donalds Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Matt's SC10 went really well considering the abuse he gave it. Yep, I was trying my hardest to break a wishbone/shock tower/caster block/hub carrier etc as I had loads of spares, but didn't break one. All I broke was the diff (known weak point on early ones) and i've bent the slipper shaft. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joe of loath Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Are the shocks the same as the E-firestorm/Blitz upgrade ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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