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Savage? Maybe the savage octane, or a Baja? or the maverick blackout?

I now have the RPM Bumper as Well.

I've broken my firestorm's front a-arms several times, but the RPM front arms are a really good upgrade. Other than that it's a really tough stadium truck!

Thanks mate I'll update you ASAP. Cheers, Jgil

Thanks for the help guys, I have already taken the filter out (I still gave the filter on the fuel line though) but haven't tested it yet. I'll let you know how it goes Cheers, Jgil

Can anyone help????? Cheers, Jgil

Hi mate I've also got the efirestorm, it was brushed but them I upgraded to brushless and it made a massive difference on 8.4v nimh. Would definitely reccomend upgrading to brushless, especially if u look on hobbyking. I got a esc and motor for 40 quid.

Hi guys I recently got a hubsan x4 mini and it flew really well for about 5 charges, but then on the 6th charge, when I plugged it in, the transmitter light went green, but the lights blinked and it didn't turn the props. The battery was just charged and it was on normal mode. Admittedly I have crashed it a few times Just wondering if u guys could help me fix my problem Cheers, Jgil

The fire bolt 15t motor by HPI is a good one...... Pretty fast... Cheers, Jgil

I don't know,probably, but I'm getting a new tank anyway as there is dirt in the tank. Cheers, Jgil

Only prob is I can't get the filter out of the fuel tank as it is inside the tank itself so I'm gonna get another one Cheers, Jgil

You did read it right Cheers, Jgil

I have found something which might have contributed to my probs: the filter inside the fuel tank was completely clogged up so it was restricting the fuel flow so it might have produced air bubbles (don't ask me how I came up with that theory, I just did ). The fuel line hasn't got any holes in (thankfully). I'm gonna get a new fuel tank and see where that gets me... Cheers, Jgil

Just a heads up, when I got my dominator it said it was quite new but it had loads of gunk in the fuel and the filter was covered with grime, so even if it looks ok, I would defo strip the engine down and clean it, as well as cleaning the tank and fuel filter. Also with the macstar engine I've found that the one way bearing (it stops the pull start/ roto start from being destroyed) can break very easily so if you try and start it but the flywheel doesn't move then check the one way bearing (OWB )the part number is : H28021 (you can get it on the modelsport website) Cheers, Jgil

Thanks Nitroholic I'll check on those points ASAP. I think there could be a split somewhere because I sometimes find air bubbles in the fuel line. Cheers, Jgil

Hi mate, I bought a hobao dominator off eBay with the same engine as the cage buggy and I am using HPI power fuel 20% and it runs fine but the manual does suggest some fuels to run. It recommends a 20%-25% Nitro content. Tornado fuels are also supposed to be very good. Cheers, Jgil

Hi guys, I have a question about my 1:8 scale nitro rc cars fuel tank : When I run it, should the nitro in the fuel tank start bubbling??? The car is a Hobao Dominator and I am using a cold glow plug with HPI power fuel 20% Cheers, Jgil

Personally I would have gone with the maverick strada xt/mt evo S cos that is made by HPI so you get better support but the vantage looks good Cheers, JG

+1 for the e-firestorm flux. It's brilliant but if u get it then DEFINITELY get the rpm bumper. You will save your front suspention arms from getting hammered. Also bear in mind that the servo is a bit weak so would reccomend upgrading that 2. The Stampede 4x4 also looks good but haven't ever seen one in person.... Cheers, JG

Sound like ur having fun with the firestorm... I haven't gone lipo yet but have already smashed firestorm enough on nimh have fun mate! Cheers, JG

Just a warning mate: I've found I can't get the strada xt evo s to work on a 8.4v nimh battery. It only really works on the stock 7.2v Cheers, JG

The strada is pretty good it is quite fast but isn't water proof but it has got bumpers which stops the front suspension arms getting hammered, unlike the firestorm. I would defininitely get bumpers for the firestorm as it would save a lot of headaches and broken suspension arms. Also the body shell on the strada breaks after about one crash.

I've got the firestorm and it's epic but rustler is also (apparently) good

Nah there's a couple of fields near my place but I can't really use em:( Cheers tho, Jgil Thanks mate ill try an make something at the weekend and try and post a pic:) Cheers, Jgil

Here are a few links to hobbyking motors and escs: This esc looks good and can also run 1:5 motors. One review also said that he'd used it on a conversion: http://www.hobbyking.com/mobile/viewproduct.asp?idproduct=10370&type=&idparentcat=418 This 1:5 motor would work with the esc above but would require more battery power and space: http://www.hobbyking.com/mobile/viewproduct.asp?idproduct=24850&type=&idparentcat=364 This motor would work but the 1:5 motor would give you far more power: http://www.hobbyking.com/mobile/viewproduct.asp?idproduct=19114&type=&idparentcat=364 This esc would be good with the turnigy 1:8 motor: http://www.hobbyking.com/mobile/viewproduct.asp?idproduct=17979 As for the pinion I'd have thought that you would need a fairly small one. Cheers, Jgil