notfast Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 just one the rear but going to go for all round as do quite a lot of jumping. funnily enough i do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 2wd are bit of a b***h to jump though lol mine lands pretty much lands anyway apart from on all 4 wheels. So who on here is going to the MSUK jam in Aug? would be good for all of us to meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I would but I have no transport, wouldn't mind getting a lift but I don't know anyone who would be able to, I only know a few peeps from the Thetford lot Really want to come to a bash though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfast Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I would but getting time away from a young family is gonna be difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobutcher Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'm coming, long as I can get a ticket this weekend. Once I've got the tickets then I can start stocking up on spares and lipo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 What is the best waterproof motor and esc as I want more speed form my fire storm as it has a 12 turn brushless motor which is not alt that fast. I don't want to spend more than 100 may go a little but over if I have to. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2c6356b2da will give you plenty of speed the esc isn't waterproof though due to the fan. Other option is to get the combo from a flux ie the vapor esc and a warp motor. However i've heard mixed reviews about the vapor esc. BTW i'm currently selling a flux warp motor Edited April 5, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 thanks it would have to be waterproof and from the uk but thnaks any way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) well you didn't originally specify from the UK, why do you specifically want waterproof? Edited April 5, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) as im always getting it wet or going in to rivers and sorry i forgot to add from the uk Edited April 5, 2012 by alex97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 The fan is probably waterproof, the only bit that wouldn't be would be the circuit, but they aren't exactly expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) Cam the esc might be waterproof but the fan won't be even the sc8 waterproof version actually isn't '(Please remove the cooling fan when running car in water)' Edited April 6, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 you can waterproof any esc with corrosion x and if its constantly covered in water it won't be getting too hot lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 i was thinking about this... http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-flux-vapor-pro-waterproof-speed-control/rc-car-products/363726 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-flux-vektor-5900kv-brushless-motor/rc-car-products/363725 would this work and is it ok for the firestorm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) yes they would be fine however i've hear bad things about the vapor esc's but as your buying new you would get HPI's excellent warranty with it. I have a 5700 flux motor for sale for Edited April 6, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtexterx Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 anyone got a spare dogbone for the waterproof flux? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 yes they would be fine however i've hear bad things about the vapor esc's but as your buying new you would get HPI's excellent warranty with it. I have a 5700 flux motor for sale for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Blocker Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Could someone kindly post a link for some suitable spare wheel nuts please? I'd like to get some spare wheel nuts in case I lose any. I now store my Firestorm with the wheels off so chances are I'll end up losing some of the nuts eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) any M4 nuts will fit, i've used nylon nyloc 20 for Edited April 6, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Blocker Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Thanks stretch, ive just ordered some M4 nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Blocker Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Fitted the HPI firmer springs today, along with shock socks and some protective carbon sticky paper over the body shell roof. Looking forward to trying it out when it stops raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicfluxy Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 i made a custom plate for the rear of my firestorm, because the truck is only 2wd, sometimes it has the tendency to drop the back end, land on the motor and damage it. (ive already been through 2 new motors!!) it its held on by t he screwws which hold the rear assembly on, and now my firestorm is virtually indestructible!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbs Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 i made a custom plate for the rear of my firestorm, because the truck is only 2wd, sometimes it has the tendency to drop the back end, land on the motor and damage it. (ive already been through 2 new motors!!) it its held on by t he screwws which hold the rear assembly on, and now my firestorm is virtually indestructible!!!! Thats what t-bone bumpers are for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooBoonix Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 +1 Forbs The exact reason I wouldn't jump mine before I had them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbs Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 +1 Forbs The exact reason I wouldn't jump mine before I had them! I did no wonder the motor screws Are knackered lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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