stretch Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 any time mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I am leaning more towards the Firestorm just now, it looks nicer with the chassis all blacked out. What electrics are you running in yours? A Velineon VXL motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 yes mate vxl motor and esc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton84 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hey, hope you're all well, another question from me I'm sure this has been asked many times :/ buuuut.. What gearing should I use to pair with an EZrun 9t motor? Is stock ok or would an upgrade be a better option? Where is the best place to find such gearing? Many thanks, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 Start off at stock but you should be able to go a at least a couple of teeth higher just watch your temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collective itch Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I am leaning more towards the Firestorm just now, it looks nicer with the chassis all blacked out. What electrics are you running in yours? A Velineon VXL motor? had both, definately get the firestrom, no comparison at all imo, the rustler is weak compared to it.quick vid of mine in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zubair1987 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hi all, I have these LIPO'S: http://www.amainhobb...tor-74V-5000mAh So max 10-15 runs, one pack has puffed, and one randomly started smoking and partly melted. Luckily it was in a lipo bag else who know what could have happened. Luckily only damage was a freaked out wife, and toxic smell for an hour. Weird thing is the puffed pack did not smoke. Needless to say they will stay outdoors from now on. How do I safely dispose of them given that one is puffed, and one is partly melted? Hi all, I have these LIPO'S: http://www.amainhobb...tor-74V-5000mAh So max 10-15 runs, one pack has puffed, and one randomly started smoking and partly melted. Luckily it was in a lipo bag else who know what could have happened. Luckily only damage was a freaked out wife, and toxic smell for an hour. Weird thing is the puffed pack did not smoke. Needless to say they will stay outdoors from now on. How do I safely dispose of them given that one is puffed, and one is partly melted? Bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 There are guides to disposing of lipos, generally it involves fully discharging it using a bulb or similar then submersing in salt water for a few days to neutralise and disolve connections and then dispose of in household waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zubair1987 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Will check them out I'm sure I read them in the Lipo guide. Any idea about the spontaneous combustion, and how to avoid that in future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 What car was it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zubair1987 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 It was in the Lipo bag. Luckily not in the car. It had been sitting idle for about 2weeks, in the bag. The room it was in is usually very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 How much charge did it have in it when you stored it? Also I mean what car had you been using it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zubair1987 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 The car is E-Firestorm flux 4800 vapor motor. The one that smoked was full charge The one that has puffed had about a quarter charge left. I was bashing before this where I had a problem of the firestorm cutting of, steering would work. Then it would work again cut off and on again. I am not sure why, radio seemed fine, perhaps heat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Lipos should be stored at 3.80v per cell if going to be unused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zubair1987 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I do store them in storage mode (as indicated by charger). I was going to use it that weekend, before it went up in smoke. Ah well it will stay outdoors from now. Now onto hobbyking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collective itch Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 just thought id try some 2.2 badlands out on the rear to see if i could tame some wheelspin in this wet weather were having, loads of grip now, the wheelies have destroyed the shell! not happy with how it handles now tbh though, handles like a bit of a pig compared to the stock smaller tyres. anyone else running badlands and did you change anything to sort the handling a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mez Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 could any one be so kind and point in the rite direction for some white dish wheels please as my son would like to get some so he can dye them orange himself. Thank's Mez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton84 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 could any one be so kind and point in the rite direction for some white dish wheels please as my son would like to get some so he can dye them orange himself. Thank's Mez Hi Mez I found some cool wheels by just typing HPI Firestorm wheels in eBay, give it a try, if not the google the same thing. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mez Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Hi Mez I found some cool wheels by just typing HPI Firestorm wheels in eBay, give it a try, if not the google the same thing. Hope that helps. cheers got some white dish and going to dye them orange ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton84 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 3s lipo for ezrun 60amp 9t set up? Iv been using a 2s 5000mah gens ace and it's been brilliant. As usual id like more power Iv noticed lots if talk about 3s batteries and I'd like to try one. Unfortunately www.giantshark.co.uk do not have any gens ace ones of high enough rating in a hard case.. Can anybody shine any light to a company that can supply this please? Many thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob12 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 try hobbyking uk, i dont use hard case and never had an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvrx1 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I've just got a e firestorm brushed :-) any tips ? What batterys do you all use and how long do you get out of a charge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hobbking mate but you'll need to check battery dimensions you also might need the battery strap part no. 107438Matt read the first post on first page links to batteries in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton84 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hay chaps, Iv just been looking through hobbyking's web site and iv found these, which would you suggest suitable? If that's a question worth asking? Lol. Thanks http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21941__Turnigy_nano_tech_6400mah_3S_40_80C_Lipo_Pack_TRA2857_Stampede_Rustler_Bandit_compatible_.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11956__Turnigy_nano_tech_5000mah_3S_45_90C_Lipo_Pack.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11939__Turnigy_nano_tech_6000mah_3S_25_50C_Lipo_Pack.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) answered you in post 3348 mate, did you measure your battery tray? these http://www.giantshar...k-p-406696.html are about the biggest 2s that will fit in the stock tray. 3s wise you need to make sure it's not too long to be obscured by the rear shock tower. I have one of these https://www.hobbykin...dcase_pack.html and it fit's fine but can't use the stock battery strap. Also all the packs you've listed have side or end exiting wires which mean chassis chopping will be required. Edited February 5, 2013 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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