HPI Firestorm REBUILD PROJECT! | Part 1 What Parts Does It Need?

[@TheRCBiker]

Morning All! Those who are following me on Facebook will know that the project is actually complete. I've just been a bit slow in getting the videos up! Hope you're all having a great weekend. Post your comments down below what you think of the Firestorm!

[@mdfishman1959]

Great deal! I wanted one back when they still made them but I decided on a nitro rustler which is my favorite rc car ever made😀

[@TheRCBiker]

Great choice :)

[@angryslaw9055]

Watched you ages ago when you were just a kid...good to see you back pal!

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for tuning in! :)

[@keveshannaidoo5670]

I bought a brand new one 3 days ago, amazing car!

[@TheRCBiker]

Good choice!

[@jamesshrimpling6145]

Looking very good the firestorm also the body shell are very rare to get hold of one these and I did find a body shell for mine but I can't where got it from I think it's was off eBay but I'm not sure it's be couple months ago tbh and this is a brilliant video to watch if anyone who needs a help on there firestorm etc

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks James, I did manage to grab one off eBay

[@jamesshrimpling6145]

@@TheRCBiker no worries I'm glad u found one.

[@BcHmF]

Some US offers on ebay for "HPI E-Firestorm 10t" should work as well, cut out is no big deal. Also one US nitro "HPI Firestorm DSX-1". Another nitro from Belgium "DSX-1 Truck Body clear HPI 7123" . The part number for DSX-1 is 7123, for DSX2 its 17001. I think they should match, maybe the one from Jumpshot will also fit, looks similar. 116529, 116530 or 120130. Good luck!

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you, I have already found one now :)

[@guinnessdublin4669]

Look forward to your rebuild on this, HPI parts are starting to trickle through now & as you have found W/spin models is 1st class for HPI parts. Discovered you can easily just replace the one way bearing out of hex nut for £4 from a seller on flebay by removing worn one & tapping in replacement! Wished I had your luck finding these flebay bargains, another good find! 👍🏻

[@TheRCBiker]

Just keep looking, they do crop up frequently! :)

[@TheAndyMaan]

Great video, looking forward to the rest of the series. It’s a shame to hear about HPI’s demise really, I had a MT2 several years ago and it went like a rocket but never really got on with nitro. I’ve recently got an interest back in the hobby and fancy picking a HPI up again but it seems the parts support is pretty limited now which is a shame, still tempted to get a firestorm or mt2 again though so looking forward to seeing your videos of it running 👍

[@TheRCBiker]

More to come!

[@alanhoughton9237]

Ok like your vids mate .... I’m new to nitro 50 year old child .. purchased a very cheap spirit 1.10 buggy from China Have enjoyed keeping it running after crashing numerous times replacing bits here and there .. Larger wheels ect making super fast ... My question ... I’ve adjusted setting high and low speed settings many times... atm From cold tiny little trim on throttle start fast idles .. great off I go .. ( now to be honest we do thrash the cars speed wise ) And suspect the engine is running too hot ... there’s a sensible amount of smoke and engine hugely responsive .. when I bring the car back it generally would struggle to idle and stall .... restarting if difficult at this point .. where as I need the trim say half throttle for it to start ... if I allow to cool sensibly ii would restart with just a little trim .. fast idle fine ... Am I just running the car hard and getting to hot ... or are my running setting still out ?? Cheers in advance ...

[@TheRCBiker]

Unfortunately those are classic symptoms of an engine that is suffering from low compression... It would mean a new piston and sleeve to solve

[@alanhoughton9237]

TheRCBiker Thanks for your reply.. I have a new engine due anytime and be interested to see what that brings ... cheers and keep the posts coming 👍

[@TheRCBiker]

Have fun :)

[@dustybones5150]

Hi i just brought a fire storm i need a pull start too what size hope u can help thanks

[@Bashmike2011]

Can I put a bigger engine in this chassis? I have my original fire storm and want to do the same and rebuild it. Please let me know.

[@ChiefTyler420]

Love your vids

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for tuning in :)

[@joshchatwin8179]

Looking forward to more of this bro

[@TheRCBiker]

Coming soon!

[@godsun358]

I need parts for my firestorm brother a steering linkage is actually all I need can you tell me where to get one from? Nice rig

[@TheRCBiker]

eBay is probably your best bet!

[@jrocrcpower5949]

Where did you get pull start from? Also where do I get bit for the hobao roto start? I have the roto start I just don’t know how to start it

[@TheRCBiker]

Pull start was from a seller on eBay, Modelsport UK will sell the roto start part for the Hobao

[@LawrenceTimme]

Wow it looks great.

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for tuning in :)

[@Agemenon]

Hello! I'm having an issue with fuel squirting between the block and the head. Have you had this issue before? If so how do you recommend fixing it?

[@TheRCBiker]

Are the cylinder head bolts tight?

[@Agemenon]

Yes everything is tight, no cracks in the head and block. Glow plug is tight, exhaust manifold is tight, head is tight and still squirts out.

[@fli2011]

Do you have a video of the 2 speed running in the FTX ?

[@TheRCBiker]

If you mean the Torro then no, I changed it back to single speed

[@fli2011]

@@TheRCBiker Wasn't it very good?

[@TheRCBiker]

No, it broke within 10 mins :) Single speed is best for bashing

[@leonjansevanrensburg8186]

Hi just get dry wall tape and shoe glue and it will fit the body and make it stronger

[@TheRCBiker]

good tip Managed to find a new bodyshell now though :)

[@whycs3]

What is the syns of when ther is to much oil coming out of the engine?

[@TheRCBiker]

Usually it means nothing, with nitro engines it's normal. Can suggest a rich setting sometimes

[@whycs3]

@@TheRCBiker a think its my lsn and a change the glow plug now it works just that its rich on lsnthx

[@barrysrcdump3557]

I'm about to do the same, I'll be following this with interest. 👍

[@TheRCBiker]

Awesome !:)

[@willfrance7626]

Hi RC biker I’ve been given 2 HPI mt2s I was thinking about turning one into a rally or drift car rather than a truggy do you think it’s worth it and roughly what will I need to change

[@TheRCBiker]

Hi Will, As a project yes it's worth it! Wheels, maybe suspension components, different body shell? The only thing is because it's 2WD it might be rather hard to control on less grippy drift tyres

[@willfrance7626]

TheRCBiker the cars 4wd so shouldn’t be a problem

[@TheRCBiker]

Ah sorry, I was thinking it was a Firestorm :) Missed the bit where you said it was an MT2

[@willfrance7626]

TheRCBiker no problem thanks for the help

[@brucechillz9224]

Hi RcBiker i have a simple question maybe you can help me. Is it normal that my gear shift system eats its own gears after 2 runs?? I drive nitro rc cars the gear on engine is metal and the gear on gearshift system is plastic. The plastic gear wasted ultra fast. I dont understand why???

[@TheRCBiker]

Hi Bruce, it's probably the gear mesh set either too loose or too tight. Plastic gears should last if the mesh is set correctly. Having said that, metal gear upgrades are available for most cars :)

[@brucechillz9224]

@@TheRCBiker the trick with the piece of paper between gears yeah i know that thanks. But i tought if i buy a brand new car everything is set fine but now i know that sometimes its not. So should i switch to metal gears. My Virus 4.0 V32 with metal gear runs fine its just my two other cars that makes me problems and the brand new i am talking about is my Mad Crusher first run he crush his gear in the run in phase. Love your Channel. Thx Bruce.

[@TheRCBiker]

Not necessarily, I'd always check the mesh even on a new car. Metal upgrade is a good way to go though :)

[@leviault5745]

Where can I get the pull start

[@TheRCBiker]

It was from eBay, but there are currently non available that I can find

[@nitrorcmaff468]

Hey rcbiker i might be getting a hpi firestorm to for 60 pounds

[@TheRCBiker]

Awesome!

[@TheJimbobjimmy]

Doing exactly same with the same car. For my son. Anyone know where I can get a carb? Can’t find one for less than £60!

[@TheRCBiker]

It's a FORCE engine, so the Force 18 carb should fit

[@pcrashford5367]

Just got this one for £40. What the difference between the 10t3.0 and the 10t?

[@TheRCBiker]

The 10T 3.0 is the later model, like the one in this video. I don't think there is much difference between them apart from slight difference in the body shell

[@pcrashford5367]

TheRCBiker would you say there both roughly worth the same

[@TheRCBiker]

In theory the later model would be worth more as it's newer, but it doesn't always work like that! I think the one in the best condition is the best one to go for :)

[@bradleypendleton202]

Great video dude, have you got a link to that pullstart?

[@TheRCBiker]

I got it from eBay, there's currently none available

[@bradleypendleton202]

@@TheRCBiker ok👌👍

[@joshchatwin8179]

Just looked bro and eBay have a few body’s

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you, yes I have found one now :)

[@joshchatwin8179]

I’m going to buy one of these there a tone of fun n cheap to maintain aswell

[@Happygrowercbris420]

Hpi is my favourite I love the rs4 I have one I don’t no why hear in Canada they discontinued hpi 😢 only available in Europe now so my parts are 20 times more money

[@TheRCBiker]

I think HPI is fading out here too :(

[@AsraiForns]

You need to check with HRP Distributing for any parts you need in North America. They cover the US and Canada.

[@Happygrowercbris420]

AsraiForns o ok awesome thanks 🙏🏽

[@anthonyopc2892]

Hpi💪💪💪👌

[@TheRCBiker]

Hopefully they stay in business aye!

[@anthonyopc2892]

@@TheRCBiker I hope too😔 hpi has not made a new model for a long time😒😒

[@Happygrowercbris420]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for tuning in :)

[@Win-ym7oj]

👍

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for tuning in :)

[@eddyrejserbil4229]

It's a shame hpi parts are so expensive and hard to get your hands on and part of it is traxxas fault, really that's the only reason I don't own an hpi.

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes I think HPI is fading out a bit unfortunately