HPI Firestorm 10T Nitro - The Last Great Stadium Truck - I Purchased One, Lets Check It Out

[@michaelinzitari]

Am I the only one who watches these videos multiple times? This is my third comment on this video. Let’s make comments great again. I can only like the video once. Glad you uploaded this. We have missed your content. We miss you bro. You can call us on our cell phones LOL

[@hybrid32494]

haha, hey dude!! Yes, I watch them 3 times during the edit and re-edit stages while making them. Then also about 2 times when they are public, sickening! This week I was in an undisclosed location without any internet service but with a lot of STEAK and on rare occasions shrimp and lobster. Worst thing was NITRO was not allowed!..

[@miraclo3]

This is crazy. I’m so glad you picked up a Firestorm. I exclusively collect Firestorms since I got in the hobby when I was a kid 15 years ago. I have enough brand-new parts to scratch build multiple brand-new fire storms. Those front bulkheads are the number one weak point on the entire vehicle. You can sometimes find aluminum ones but they’re mainly all sold out everywhere. I’m also currently working on 3-D designing every plastic part for the fire storm so that parts can be 3-D printed for repair in the future. Another weak point is the clutch springs. They break all the time. You can get teflon ones on AliExpress but they aren’t great the best thing to do is to source an HPI savage fly wheel and clutch assembly and it will have amazing performance and never have clutch failures. The G3 .0 engines also are very known for suffering from cracked case failure. You can check by taking off the back plate and seeing if a crack is formed on the inside of the engine where the mounting tabs would be. The best preventative fix I found was to use a diamond Dremel and add a small radius to the engine mount tabs where the cracks propagate from. As well as adding a small rubber strip under the engine to act as shock absorbing and case pressure. Other than these few issues this car has been absolutely amazing and I absolutely love it. I intend to be “that guy” that only has HPI firestorms. I have both the nitro and the electric versions as well but I mostly run nitro.

[@joedoran6994]

Mine has the clutch and engine problems I’m waiting to buy a new engine next month just serviced the entire car love this thing things just waiting for a new heart to be put into it can’t wait

[@ValRC1]

Hey man, would you mind uploading your 3d designs to some place like Printables or Thingiverse so other people can print them out and fix their firestorms as well?

[@toyotabogger]

That what I like to see old nitro back to life.

[@hybrid32494]

hey man! thanks so much for appreciating the content of this channel, it's all about binging old nitros back to life! you know it bro!! see you on the next one.

[@barrysrcdump3557]

I'm a Firestorm freak. I have six nitros, four brushed and two fluxes. I love them, the engines are so easy to rebuild and tune.

[@thomdoers3222]

Even the mention of the hellfire gets my spine tingling! These firestorms were cool trucks back in the day! Good score!

[@joedoran6994]

Love this I’m doing the same with mine the carb linkage snapped in the same place just replaced it mines been in a shed for a year or so can’t wait to give it a blast this summer

[@hybrid32494]

whats up my fellow NItro Brother! Yes, these are usually the weak parts on this chassis, the damn carb linkage. It's because of incorrect EPA limits on the servo, causes too much stress on the linkage. If you have the stock radio, check the end point adjustments in the future.

[@joedoran6994]

@@hybrid32494 cheers for the advice man I’ll make sure to do that once the last parts I need show up how’s your firestorm coming along

[@bigpete7771]

Live the content bro I'm pretty new to the hobby but 100% have the bug bought and sold a few and only been at it 3 months 🙈🤣

[@brianwood9849]

Nice man I still have my Losi XXXNT Gas Truck that I use to race every Saturday night at the club races. It’s sentimental to me and will never sell it…..NITRO IS KING

[@mikepembo8297]

I've got the HPI Savage 25. Still works perfectly. Only issue was the one way bearing in the rotostart often failing. I've also developed the same carb issue as your Hellfire where it rotates and for the life of me I cannot extract the carb as the retaining screw / cam seems to have gotten stuck. Thankfully it doesn't affect running but does knock trim out when it rotates

[@twinturbotony93]

I've never owned one of these but I worked on plenty at my LHS. The most common issue they had for me was the clutch. They always came in with broken a clutch spring.

[@miraclo3]

yeah the clutch in the bulkhead are the two biggest weak links with this car but you can upgrade the clutch to a 3 shoe HPI Savage clutch and it works amazingly.

[@StylehTrNDz]

I bought the exact same firestorm 12 years ago, drove it 1 time and put in the garage. Found it yeasterday and im gonna drive tommorow😂🔥

[@StylehTrNDz]

It looks brand new

[@hellfire08]

sickening firestorm 🤘🏼🔥

[@hybrid32494]

thanks bro! Test drive on this thing in the next video, and real proof that you cannot kill a nitro.

[@jeschreindl]

That caterpillar was moving 😂

[@Tegridy_Rc]

Probably my favorite stadium truck

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! thanks for checking out this video! See you on the next one, this thing is going for a test drive after the repairs.

[@johngoodwin4353]

"Be eco friendly, get cement!!" 😂👏

[@kashmurray1199]

Man, somebody trashed it. Good thing you got it.

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! yes, the previous owner sure tried to kill it. In the next part it will 100% be a runner, and all fixed. Sickening!

[@cactus5443-]

One of my favorite rcs in general.

[@hybrid32494]

thanks bro!! I'm glad I was able to get this and soon it will be running RICH & LOUD!! you cannot kill it. I guarantee you it will be running well in the next video you see on this model.

[@chardison6026]

Best 2wd truck man … I have 3 of them lol

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! Glad you saw this video, I know you're a big Firestorm fan, in th next video this will be test driven after repairs.

[@nox1010]

Still got my Gen 1 Firestorm 10T, I got a Savage 25 not long after (some time in 2008) so the Firestorm didn't get ran that much so except for a few scrapes on the bottom of the chassis it's in mint condition, all stock except a T-bone racing bumper, meanwhile the savage (which I also still have) gets regularly bashed and thrashed to this day

[@JuanPerez-sp7xn]

Man love the channel bro you make me wanna build a nitro again but I’m into 1/5 scales now

[@MaxDavison-g5e]

I love these trucks they have a unique sound very burly.

[@hybrid32494]

Hey man, thanks for checking out this video, happy to have another fellow Nitro lover here on the channel. I am currently working on restoring another one of the same trucks, and it will be a giveaway to a channel member in the near future. A great way I can give back to the community that has been supporting this channel for a long time.

[@MaxDavison-g5e]

Excellent! I am the owner of a new nitro fuel company the first batch will be a 20 percent race fuel I would like to send you a bottle free of charge to review and try out.

[@LawrenceTimme]

This firestorm needs some nitrogang restoration. It's a good job it's in you hands Bro as you will make it run again.

[@_blood_moon_proto_1500]

i still got my first gen 10t, gotta get it running soon

[@badapplez8455]

I really want to see a video of the firestorm vs the jato 3.3, I can't believe there aren't a whole mess of vids on it considering they were direct competitors and both awesome trucks

[@johnlawrence5757]

2 speed caterpillar baby

[@hybrid32494]

ahaha! hey dude!! you got it!! You cannot kill the 2-speed CATERPILLAR just like the nitro, ahah.

[@mikeinsi87able]

We got a runner 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@hybrid32494]

whats up my dude! NitroGang mike!! I just got back, Monday nitro Live soon..

[@nomusicrc]

Not sure where you're at but I'm glad you uploaded a video

[@mikeinsi87able]

He's on vacay

[@nomusicrc]

@@mikeinsi87able That's what I was wondering because he didn't say vacation he was just like I'm going to be gone I think he said for 10 days

[@hybrid32494]

I'm BACK! Back with a really bad cold from a location that is VOID of any RC, and has tons of seafood and steak for dinner. NItroGang live scheduled for this Monday, like usual.

[@StaelTek]

I had 2 of those. A lot of fun when it worked, but they had unreliable and weak clutches and they lost compression very quickly. I then switched to Kyosho with their FW 05 and 06 and those ran great for a long time.

[@hybrid32494]

whats up my fellow Nitro Brother! I must say the G3.0 engine is highly reliable, but the clutches are fairly shitty I will admit that.

[@Yianni-gf1tm]

Hey bud, try Traxxas clutch 4146x It is a retro fit and is much more reliable than the stock hpi one

[@StaelTek]

@@Yianni-gf1tm if i ever come back to RC and do try a Firestorm again, i will have it in mind 😊

[@jamesfauth3394]

Great intro man..

[@hybrid32494]

Glad you like it! More on this truck soon, including a TEST DRIVE!

[@jordanbrandtner2745]

I just bought a hellfire and I love it so much I also got an mt2 that I need a front diff for

[@ronaldfarmer6680]

like the hat, got one just like it

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! thanks for checking out this video! Best hat in the world right here, right! ahaha. See you on the next one, this thing is going for a test drive after the repairs.

[@stevenromano1748]

Love this truck 🚚

[@Serialcrasher]

Sickening nitro ST ! Txs for sharing 👍

[@xXYannuschXx]

When I was a kid I always dreamed of a Firestorm or a Savage X. But these things were far out of my reach.

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! I know exactly what you mean, back when I got into RC I was a kid in middle school, back then having a savage was out of the question for me also. Luckily today I can purchase many nearly KILLED nitros for cheap and repair them.

[@ramsay4804]

Firestorm was a great truck, I had a Losi XXX-NT and a buddy got a Firestorm and made me look like a 🤡 🤣🤣 Now I want a Firestorm Edit 2🤘🏻that started right up, little TLC and that will be a runner for sure.

[@rockman49er]

Dude someone gave me a firestorm hpi ran only once I fired it up ran it really quick cleaned it up put some after run oil and it's sitting on my shelf as a collector piece now

[@hybrid32494]

what's up my fellow NitroStorm brother! This is just more proof that you cannot kill a nitro! BTW, the next video will show the full fix and repair, along with the test drive. Sickening!

[@arielalejandro6900]

oooh great to know another pretty injured nitro is in good hands and ready to run again! great video bro

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! thanks for checking out this video! You cannot kill a nitro, this will be the proof. See you on the next one, this thing is going for a test drive after the repairs.

[@tonydetwiler2624]

nice nitro forever!

[@rccrazymike]

👍 Great video like always buddy

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! thanks for checking out this video! See you on the next one, this thing is going for a test drive after the repairs.

[@jeremybennett5547]

When did they stop making these? I’ve still got my electric one

[@hybrid32494]

Hey man, I would say these were discontinued about 10 years ago at this point. They were pretty great for what they were but if you really want the best modern stadium truck you would have to get the traxxas jato.

[@VNW21]

That’s awesome I love my hpi nitro MT but it has terrible diffs in my opinion

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude! glad you got to. check out this video, in the next part I will be firing it up and a test drive. Gonna be Sickening!! Yes, the diffs on the older nitros cannot handle that much power, that is for sure.

[@michaelinzitari]

If I had to guess, I would say the throttle arm broke, he had a runaway, hence the damage to front end and body. But how did the throttle arm break? There’s no throttle spring. And the carb is not seized. Unlucky!

[@josephsaucedo8691]

That carb like 25$ you can get the block with bearings and carb pin under 45$ your probably look at 150$ total in parts the 3.0 engine is perty cheap to build 👍👌✌️💯🏎️🍻

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude! I got good news for you, this thing has been fully repaired and is a runner! an updated video will be out this week, it needed a new carb.

[@Southwest.rc.bashers]

I got a problem on mine when I put the back wheels down it cuts out

[@hybrid32494]

Hey buddy. It sounds like you have a bad clutch. most likely your clutch spring is busted.

[@Southwest.rc.bashers]

Ok thanks m8

[@Southwest.rc.bashers]

Yeah it was I’ve fixed it now, NWO

[@P.Trick93]

What do you think about the arrma Fireteam?

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude, how you doing! I've seen many vids and reviews on the fireteam from my fellow KZbin Gang, and to be honest I do not see a single trait of feature other than "aesthetics" that make it desirable to me. It's a big brushless electric Truggy with a exo cage/skeleton stye body. I will admit the body is cool for video recording angles, but unless it's on a 50% off sale, I would not purchase it.

[@Victic005]

I still have my HPI Hellfire SS. I converted to electric. I have problems with the Diff.

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude! Welcome to the channel, it shows me you're a new sub, so thank you once again! Anyway, yes, the diffs used on nitros are not strong enough for some modern brushes systems. Although I think if you drive normally it should be fine.

[@Victic005]

@@hybrid32494 a lot of them are strong enough. On the Hellfire, I couldn't figure out what is wrong with it. I've been watching the channel for few months now. Thinking about getting a 1/5 scale baja gas buggy from Rovan rc. The one with the 30.5cc engine. They have the cheapest price right now. Any other site that's better to get it from?

[@ShallowSideRc]

14:07 🤣🤣 definitely a 2 speed

[@truerc]

Oh yeah

[@hybrid32494]

thanks bro!! I'm glad I was able to get this and soon it will be running RICH & LOUD!! you cannot kill it. I guarantee you it will be running well in the next video you see on this model.

[@suchfunstuff]

I think the GT2 was the last nitro ST.

[@hybrid32494]

you got a good point right there bro! Although I was referring to the regular 2WD stadium truck class in this video, but you're right.

[@suchfunstuff]

@@hybrid32494 Sorry, should have said Team Associated GT2. It was pretty much the end of the 2WDs.

[@Bullwinkle39]

it found it's way to you so it wants to be great again. it's not just vibrations that open the carb, the air rushing past pushes it open, it'd probably rest somewhere around or just before half open

[@hellfire08]

#2speedcaterpillar

[@hybrid32494]

ahaha. yes bro!! Gotta acknowledge the true 2-speed BABY Caterpillar found in nature!! It has more speeds than an ARRMA, ahaha.

[@nunu4692]

Damn that firestorm is wicked, whoever had it ran the fuck out of it lookcthem tires,,,, iss not alot to spend to fix it tho just the upper front plate and the steering linkage, the motor yyou should have the parts somewhere, damn this make me wanna get one.

[@annemarie4319]

Hi

[@michaelinzitari]

When Hybrid buys a car you can guarantee that it’s complete. But when he pays less than $100 we cant guarantee that anymore. It could be a complete bargain. It might need a complete rebuild. Or it could be completely smashed LOL

[@exgtt2061]

My first nitro was a Firestorm. Was great till it snapped it’s rod whilst doughnuts at full throttle. That Firestorm has hit something HARD, no crumple zones baby

[@hybrid32494]

yup bro! the Firestorm lives a truly CRUMPLE ZONE FREE life style!! I know exactly what you mean, ahah! Next video it will b running rich & loud!

[@pauladams1006]

Democrats mowing the grass....

[@anitalongass4720]

This is gonna be tough to find parts for.

[@hybrid32494]

hey! Luckily I have a couple parts from an HPI BLITZ which is a short course truck, they use many of the same front end components. Also the seller included most of the parts I needed to fix the front end on this truck!!

[@donniemarks94]

Think my brushless 3s arrma vorteks could take the hpi in a drag race? Haha

[@ValRC1]

Absolutely