Apexx Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) I strapped a second lipo onto the battery strap using velcro it is very secure. You do have to loosen the slipper clutch a bit to keep control or it will want to do backflips. Edited February 19, 2012 by Apexx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbs Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) A couple of days a go I put my Orion Vortex 8 system brushless system in my firestorm and now it cant stay on it's wheels. So far I have stripped 2 spur gears in 10 minutes but the biggest thing is I'm running 4s lipo XD i have ordered a e revo spur 32pitch so then hopefully I won't be going though so many spurs. I will get some videos uploaded tomorrow. Also the power is so immense I actually melted the inside my wheels and my slipper clutch nut was steaming. i would like to see that please Edited February 19, 2012 by forbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apexx Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 This is what happened to my wheels I don't mind though because they are really cheap wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbs Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 hehe, video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apexx Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I will get one tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 A couple of days a go I put my Orion Vortex 8 system brushless system in my firestorm and now it cant stay on it's wheels. So far I have stripped 2 spur gears in 10 minutes but the biggest thing is I'm running 4s lipo XD i have ordered a e revo spur 32pitch so then hopefully I won't be going though so many spurs. I will get some videos uploaded tomorrow. Also the power is so immense I actually melted the inside my wheels and my slipper clutch nut was steaming. what kv is the motor? 4s is a bit excessive TBH no point having all that power if all it does is just strips and breaks things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apexx Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 what kv is the motor? 4s is a bit excessive TBH no point having all that power if all it does is just strips and breaks things. it is a 2050kv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbs Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Sound awsom I want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) Just a quick question: I was cleaning my Firestorm up yesterday after a good afternoons bashing down the park. When I was cleaning the front end up, I noticed that the front wheels have about 2-3 degrees of left/right play before any resistance from the servo. I don't remember it being like this before. Maybe I just didn't notice. Is this normal? Is anyone else's like this? If not, what can I do to fix it? Edited February 19, 2012 by Stalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobutcher Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Dirt Paws ordered, tyre glue ready, just hope they fit on the wheels ok with a dining room table stuck to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 4s sounds..... FUN, mine is insane on 2s, one day I plan to run on 3s with the 5700kv motor (it can take it, its just the ESC that can't) I might get a 120A ESC to run it with hopefully... it will be fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbs Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Blown up another tyre on 3s lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 are you using the Ground Assault tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbs Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yea second set neither have seen a full 3 s pack... Need some decent tyres to come back in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Just a quick question: I was cleaning my Firestorm up yesterday after a good afternoons bashing down the park. When I was cleaning the front end up, I noticed that the front wheels have about 2-3 degrees of left/right play before any resistance from the servo. I don't remember it being like this before. Maybe I just didn't notice. Is this normal? Is anyone else's like this? If not, what can I do to fix it? Mine does that too, so I'd say its normal - probably a good thing anyway, will stop all of the shocks of small bumps being transferred straight to the servo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J450n Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) Hi MattB+ Turn firestorms upside down, turn wheels left see the little screw? take it out, put on a drop of blue threadlock and tighten up, just snugg. turn wheels right and repeat process. Turn firestorm right way up. Remove left wheel, see the bolt in the top of the carrier? snug it, theres one in the bottom to, snug it. replace wheel. remove right wheel. repeat process. these last four bolts will need doing after every bash. tighter steering HTH Jason ======================================================================================= UPDATE: Was out today, when the firestorm cartwheeled and it wouldnt steer properly one way, and I new straight away it was related to the above post. I turned the car upside down and sure enuff the Bolt was missing..... Well only the screw head was missing, it had snapped of and left the thread in part no 5 from stalk 100320 (servo saver set), luckily I had a spare one just in (cheers dave), But I did'nt have a Bolt, Then I saw the Bolt and nut for for the rear wing which is no longer used, This bolt fitted just right and I was able to do a field repair and carry on playing. I dont know what caused the bolt to snap, but it's good practice to keep the above spares in your parts tub. Theres plenty of room in the firestorm steering area, so when i've had a Brew, I'm gonna see if I can modify both the bolt's with longer equivelants and a pair of speed nuts thread locked in place, or maybe a single locking nut. Update 2: I got the callipers out and measured up and it's going to be: 2 x M3 16mm Button head screws 6 x M3 washers 2 x M3 Locking nuts use threadlock Tighten the nuts down to just before they bind the steering.(dont overtighten the car wont steer) Couldn't get out this weekend to field test, so will post back next week. Update 3: M3 16mm screws are two long, (Choice was 12mm, too short, 16mm too long), so remove exess with a dremmel, I stripped the steering down to oil it, Bolted the steeriing saver together Like this Screw/ washer/ servo saver/ Washer/ Arm/ washer/ Locking nut. and the dremeled the excess thread off level with the nut. Sorry about grainy picture, it's a snugg fit, but had no problems with the nut catching on the upper brace. I did try a speed nut, (half thickness) with thread lock, but this too worked loose. Finally had a days bashing and the steering didn't fail. Edited April 1, 2012 by J450n 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hi Jason, I will try that, never done it... on any of my cars thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J450n Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hi Roobz, Was tooling around with the firestorm, turned the steer wheel, and it kept going straight, Bugger, whats broke now....... Turns out that one of those little screws on the steering rack had popped out, lucky it didn't drop out. drop of thread-lock and I've never touched them since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Got to check mine now Might put some permanent stuff on them, not like they need to be taken out alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbs Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 We're I's this 4s video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J450n Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Well I can certainly recommend the alturn 750 high torque servo , It's gone from bump steer in a general direction to "arrrrrrh it's coming straight at us" lolz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbs Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Can u link us Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J450n Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Here You Go: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/alturn-usa-high-performance-race-servo-high-toque-/rc-car-products/359784 and save the servo arm from the hpi servo as this doesn't come with one, comes in a nice parts case though. can always find a use for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 The high speed one is good too, still has 9kg of torque but is... well, obviously faster, but tbh, i dont care about speed, its not like you take much notice when your going super fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince1 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I'm still torn between the regular E-Firestorm 10t and the Flux version, when ever I see the flux version it seems to be wheeling a lot and i'd prefer lower speeds and have all 4 wheels on the ground. Is this just a characteristic of a brushless motor and a LIpo combined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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