stretch Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 woo hoo apparently my t-bone bumpers are waiting for me at the post office shame got to pay bloody customs charge though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanogrady Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Ooh.. Post us some pictures when you have them fitted! Anyone got a wheelie bar fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo666 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 @Jordan; Here's the T bone wheelie bar fitted to my Firestorm Sent from my E10i using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanogrady Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 That looks good! I think I'll order one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) Fitted my t-bone bumpers and wheelie bar today Using parts bought from the U.S website 1 - [26012-2201] HPI E-Firestorm - Nylon Thrasher Front -NTF-2201 @ $10.95 1 - [26013-2AC02] HPI E-Firestorm - Nylon Monster rear -BM-2AC02 @ $10.95 1 - [80001-1042] 110 ST T-Bar - 80001-1042 @ $11.95 Tools required T-* torx screwdriver Front Remove long 2 screws and remove plate Remove the short 2 screws under the plate Fit front bumper using screws provided Rear Remove 4 screws Fit rear bumper using screws provided Wheelie bar Using screws/spacers/nuts provider fit directly on to rear bumper Before After Edited May 7, 2011 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanogrady Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 What was the total UK cost of this? And did they all take long to arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Ordered on 11/04/11 had to pay VAT charge and royal fail charge as well *sigh* so cost me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanogrady Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 That's probably a little more than what I wanted to spend just at this moment, as I've just ordered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 That's probably a little more than what I wanted to spend just at this moment, as I've just ordered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Well done Kirsty good buy, unfortunately when I ordered mine NLB weren't doing them, typical ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanogrady Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I have also seen these Kirsty, but there is no wheelie bar with them. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) I can get the wheelie bars, but it would take a few weeks, and their not desperately needed, with a well setup vehicle and good trigger finger wheelies can be kept to a minimum... But if there are other people interested i can order a load in, just didnt see them as a high demand item maybe i was wrong :s They would be a seperate purchase, as a package they wont be available Edited May 9, 2011 by Bazzokajoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanogrady Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Yeah I am new to it all, i' m just awaiting some better batteries to arrive, then i'll decide if I actually need one LOL I do think you will sell them tho, as there is none in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I can get the wheelie bars, but it would take a few weeks, and their not desperately needed, with a well setup vehicle and good trigger finger wheelies can be kept to a minimum... But if there are other people interested i can order a load in, just didnt see them as a high demand item maybe i was wrong :s They would be a seperate purchase, as a package they wont be available I think you would sell them depending on how much they cost of course :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanogrady Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I think you would sell them too... however, im now running 8.4v and the car isnt doing wheelies.... its alot quicker from the 7.2's tho. Also reverse isnt very strong at all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo666 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) - Edited May 11, 2011 by Damo666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanogrady Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Hi, No it's not running on stock electronics, it's been upgraded... I'm kinda new to it all, but here is what the eBay listing stated... hi for sale hpi e firestorm,in very good condition i have fitted the losi xcelleron brushless system motor and esc.also fitted is the losi 2.4ghz steer wheel and reciever pack.it comes with two batteries fitted with deans connectors however these are old and not holding a charge for long could do with a nice lipo battery.i also have a few other batteries i will throw in but again they are old ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasabi Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 the seller also had the pc programe card and usb interface for the brushless sysytem and should have sent that to you as well you will then need to check the set up of the esc via your computer and change any setting's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanogrady Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 the seller also had the pc programe card and usb interface for the brushless sysytem and should have sent that to you as well you will then need to check the set up of the esc via your computer and change any setting's Yeah he has... i've got a card, but had no idea what it was.... or how to use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo666 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I think the e Firestorm is a great vehicle, but i'm not impressed with the limited gearing options when using a low Kv motor. The only oem spur available for it is the 87t, which in turn only allows you to fit a pinion of about 21t before you're out of space. Has anyone found a smaller spur that will fit with or without modification? I've had to fit a 5700Kv motor when using 21/87 gearing, but would ideally like to fit my 3800Kv motor and gear up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhavana Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 The only oem spur available for it is the 87t, which in turn only allows you to fit a pinion of about 21t before you're out of space. The e-firestorm should take up to 24t pinions without problem. I've even run a 25t pinion although the mesh was admittedly very tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo666 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 yeah, there's no way I can fit anything larger than a 21t. If I used a 22t it would be a tight mesh. Ideally i'm looking for a spur of 80t or under as i'm looking at gearing 25/80 or higher. I could hack at the motor mount but i'd rather just do it with a spur change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhavana Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Must be down to the hole positions on your motor then. I'm running an Ezrun clone at the moment and there's plenty of room. I also have a Castle motor on the way. The Ezrun motor has 3 holes, but you can only use two of them on the e-firestorm. I think the castle may have more holes which might allow for slightly different placements. I'm sure I've read that you can convert to 32p spur and pinions for more gearing options. Perhaps even nitro firestorm 50t spur? As for TBR bumpers mentioned previously, I fitted them with the supplied screws and ended up with a damaged motor because the screws were too long and almost drilled through the motor. Fortunately, I was still on the stock brushed motor at the time and had a spare anyway. New brushed motors are only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe of loath Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Associated T4 spurs should fit, but only if you use the slipper pads from the T4 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo666 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 @Mrhavana... You had me running into my bedroom to inspect my motor as I also fitted a tbr bumper/wheelie bar. Upon inspection though i've used 2 long hex screws and the 2 short stock hex screws to mount it so haven't caused any damage. Lol Joe.. Done a bit of asking around and a few people have suggested the same so i've ordered some. I'll post my experience here when i've done it for the benefit of others who want to use a lower Kv motor. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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