GS Storm Forum

[gtrunner]

Lets get started with a storm topic. I have had a rtr storm for about 1 month and it has some starting problems but other han that it is ok! :D Anyome have any thing to say about theyre storm?

[gedertr]

What do you think about the STORM? How would you compare it against the Mugens, Kyoshos, Thunder Tigers and Ofnas. I'm getting an Ofna Ultra GT LX RTR, but my brother and some friends are looking at the Storm. What sort of engine troubles are you having?

[very low budget racer]

I think i will be ending up with a Storm at my door next week if this ebay bid works, is 300 too much to pay for the ARR NIB?

[CBlakeNS]

I want a storm too . . for anyone who has one do you like it??Pros cons??

[gtrunner]

The storm is a good car, I just hope that you have some engine tuning skills. My rc1o gt tunes so easily that I thought the storm would be also,(not!). I have finally got it running good it is still fouling glow plugs
though null

[Ubergamer]

Im getting my GS RTR this Friday.. for 450$ at LHS.

[Ubergamer]

Also does anyone know a good Starter box for the Storm? Will they work with the pullstarts?

[very low budget racer]

How do the stock tires grip? I need them for a hard packed clay track.

[Ubergamer]

The R/C Car review says they are better for loose pack dirt.

[rc10gt_bb]

R/C Car!!!! Shame on you! Aw, who am I accusing, I subscribe to it also.

[Mustang/Chevy Killer]

sorry fellas but i'm still on my original plug after break in :D. also it's cranky to start at first but for some reason after 9 o'clock i can get the thing running. don't know what it is. you need to loosen up the plug, take it out, and then crank it over. but you must pull the pull start while plugging the pipe to prime the motor. i don't know if a pull start will work with a starter box. i've actually also had some steering problems with the storm and has been recalled. gonna get the parts from the LHS soon. i also changed over the springs to ofna yellow and 50 wt as well. have a new set of proline crime fighters on some chrome rims with gold lug nuts. i've actually had it opened up an it's scary :(. hope you all enjoy your storm

[very low budget racer]

How can i get my pipe to be quieter?

[Ubergamer]

Well.. i didnt get much in my last paycheck lol.. and the storm is still backordered so i wont buy it till next friday. i will keep ya all posted :) Anyone have any suggestions on what exact starter box to buy? I need one that works with 7.2 packs i think.

[DO622]

I am getting a storm, is there anything that I might need to know about it? whats this about a recall?

[krayzie]

Don--just make sure there is diff fiuld in the diffs,,if there is not they will need to be filled up.. As far as a recall i work at a HS and have heard nothing about a recall.

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[DO622]

Krayzie, I know alot about 1/10 scale , but I know nothing about 1/8 scale suspension or the Diff's in them. What kind of diff fluid,where do i get it, and how much is supposed to be in it? are there any tips or secrets I might need to know? Thanks for input.

[PCC]

How easy is it to find parts and such for this car? My brother is looking into one of these but the guys at my LHS says that parts could be an issue.

[ 09-01-2001: Message edited by: PCC ]

[krayzie]

DON,,

the diffs need to be filled with Silicone Diff Oil(not shock oil), the recomended wt's,should be in the Strom manual,,many companys make Diff oil, Including GS Racing,you should be able to get it at most hobby shops or on line retalier..

PCC,

You can get parts from just about any hobby shop that gets parts from Horizon Hobby. If all else fails you can get parts direct from Horizon, trough mail order.. here is there site www.horizonhobby.com (http://www.horizonhobby.com)

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[ 08-16-2001: Message edited by: krayzie ]

[PCC]

That's just it. They said that Horizon does not have parts for this buggy so they don't, neither.

[krayzie]

Horizon DOES have parts for this buggy,They distribute GS Racing stuff why wouldnt they?? They have the standerd and Hop-up parts, you just have to look....I have.

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[rip93]

Hey guys I saw a gs storm pro on ebay. Is there such a thing? I says it hasn't been released but it's pretty cool. Just do a search on ebay.

[rc10gt_bb]

There is sapposed to be a pro version of the storm out soon, but I don't think it is sapposed to be out yet. He is probably lying if I had to guese unless someone can tell my otherwise.

[krayzie]

There is No Strom PRO out yet!!!there should be by the end of this year..But all the PRO hop-up parts are avalible from Horizon,,so he hoped-up a standerd Strom..

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[DO622]

Krayzie, what are some good hop ups to get for the RTR Storm?

[DO622]

And also, I am looking for some more rims, Are there any other brands of buggies that will interchange with the storm? or will I have to get some made just for the storm?

[NitroRacer10]

Leyt me say this..I have no Storm...don't plan on it.NO OFFENSE...BUT I have seen the Storm PRO at my local track a few times...There is one factory guy there with one....also I saw 2 at the Watermelon Classic. Both driven by Factory guys....now i too did see this Storm Pro on EBAY it is NOT NOT NOT a Pro..It doesn't even have the pro hop-ups..Look at the pic....the Pro's I saw had ALL Blue/Purple Aluminum towers braces ect...this one had NONE of that SOOOOO this guy is scamming! So BEWARE if any of you think of bidding on it OK :)

[krayzie]

DON,

The 7075 hard anodized aluminum chassis and shock towers,,and the graphite radio tray, front upper brace,and center diff brace are good hop-ups IMO..also Ti turnbuckles,an aluminum center diff mount,and machined sterring knuckles,,,are the best IMO...also any 17MM buggy rim will fit...

Nitro, or anybody who has seen it,

Can you give me a link to the strom on ebay. i searched yesterday and could not find it.. thanks


the Strom Pro has Silver(not polished)shock towers and chassis,and graphite radio deck and front brace(the plate above the sterring bellcranks)and center diff brace..(this is what the Strom PRO on TWF8.com looked like..

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[rip93]

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1627250453

[krayzie]

rip,
thank you..


Well it has all the PRO parts(graphite CVD'S hard anodized chassis etc...) but i doubt he bought it as a strom pro(since it is not avalible)(notice the box says Storm not storm Pro)it is also stated that, that car has duel disk brakes,,The PRO comes with quad(4)disk brakes.,,,he most likely bought a standerd storm and hoped it up...

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[ 08-18-2001: Message edited by: krayzie ]

[rc10gt_bb]

that thing also looks used

[Krusty]

The Pro sticker on the box is on bottom right so you would not see it on the picture.

Follow this link for a picture of the pro box.
http://modelisme2.free.fr/tony/gs/galstorm/images/P4290001.jpg

[DO622]

also look at the paint job on the body, Its different than the other storms. Is it a true PRO? Anyway, I got mine running, Broke in, and tuned, Not very impressed with the GS motor. Might get a new motor,Which should I get without braking the bank? I love the design of the Storm, very well built buggy.only one problem,it is very loud.what I figure is, it is loud because of the size of the outlet on the pipe,because of the larger outlet, it has less back pressure to pump fuel, I noticed alot of air bubbles in the fuel line(more than normal). any input on this?

[krayzie]

hmmmm that cant be a PRO, cause they are not yet avalible to the public,,unless they are over seas..or he is or was a factory driver,If it is a PRO i dont know how he got it.

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[ 08-20-2001: Message edited by: krayzie ]

[PCC]

I can tell you that the parts are on their website but the guys at my LHS cannot get them. It's just like Ace-Hobbies listing the Novarossi RS12 engine but if you go to their store they will tell you that they are out of stock on them.

[ 09-01-2001: Message edited by: PCC ]

[krayzie]

PCC, If you need storm parts get them from HORIZON HOBBY!!!


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[PCC]

What I'm telling you is that Horizon Hobbies is the supplier to a lot of hobby shops and one of the other hobby shops cannot get parts from them. Since they can't get parts for these cars that means that we can't.

My original question was whether or not anyone has had issues with getting parts for one of these or not, not where to get them.

[krayzie]

PCC, yes you can get parts,,just get them directly from horizon, not another hobby shop. call or order from horizon,s site.

I also work at my LHS and we have had no problems getting Storm or any other GS Racing product from horizon,,so i dont know why your LHS cant get them...

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[Krusty]

The Horizon web site says the combo (storm + radio + engine) is backordered. Anybody knows when it will be in stock? it's backordered for more than a month according to the web site.

[very low budget racer]

I reallly need that HD chassi from the PRO, I bent the part of mine that holds the 2 screws for the right suspension arm downward somehow, but a vise and channel locks cleaned it up nicely, funny thing is, i NEVER crashed this thing on anything.

[DO622]

Krayzie, I have heard that other engines will not fit in the Storm due to the Storms motor mounts have different bolt patterns or something like that, you know anything on this? will a Picco or Novarossi bolt right in or not?

[krayzie]

Don,

Im not sure if they will or not,,If they wont im sure there are optianl engine mounts for Picco,Novarossi,etc..Mills..I will look more in to this...

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[UberGamer]

Mines been backordered for ever too! I cant wait to get it.. ive been waiting for weeks. Waiting sucks!

[DO622]

Krayzie, If you find out anything on this matter, let me know what I will need to swap mills,if anything. Also I ordered some parts from Horizon Hobbies for my GS Storm, Had no problem and got everything I needed. Looks like they have just about every part you might ever need for the storm. :D

[Sponsored By Tyco]

I want to get into 1/8 buggys and want to know if the GS Storm 'PRO' verison is out.?? is it? is it worth the money?

thanks,
Todd

[DO622]

Tyco, The pro hasnt been released yet as far as I know. If it is going to be anything like the reg. Storm , it should be awesome. Love mine.

Krayzie, find out anything on the mill swap(motor mounts)yet? I was told by a friend that he heard the GS mills were actually made by Picco just for GS, any truth to that? Whats the horse power of the GS mill? Thanx,D

[krayzie]

Tyco,

The PRO version has not yet been released (at least not in the U.S.).......


Don,

Still looking in to the engine mounts,The GS engine is not made by Picco,The block is made by a company called SH (or something like that)and the piston and sleeve are made by GS.. I have not seen any #'s on the GS mill but my guess is it's in the 2.2-2.4 range..maybe more maybe less not sure..


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[ 08-23-2001: Message edited by: krayzie ]

[divve]

It just has been released.

[krayzie]

divv,

where did you hear this????it is not on Horizonhobby.com( GS's U.S. distibuter)...

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[Ubergamer]

Do any of you storm guys have AIM? I would like to chat sometime. UberGamer256 here.

[DO622]

Ubergamer, Put me on your buddy list,(DO622), I am usually on after 11:00 pm. You gotta storm?

[divve]

Garen Hagobian from GS USA announced it yesterday. He said the kits have arrived at Horizon.

[DO622]

Yes sir, I was just on at Horizon, and sure nuff, They have them. :D

[krayzie]

allright it is out WOHOOOOOO,,,I know what my next R/C is...... :D :) :D

Don,
the engine mounts should fit most engines..

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[DO622]

Krayzie, Cool, thanks alot for the help.
The world will be a better place
with the GS Storm PRO :D

[race14u]

I didn't read the whole post, but for you guys talking about the STorm Pro on eBay, that is the Pro. That's Ron Rippee who lives in Wentville and runs at our local track here in St. Louis. I talked to the guy who owns the track at my LHS and he was talking about "Rippee's got a Storm Pro and it's one of only five in the US." Anyway, that's for all you who don't beleive it. Also, the Pro version is expected to be released in December or January, but that's not confirmed, so...

[krayzie]

Race,

Yes that was a Strom PRO on E-bay,,,but Dec or Jan,,you are way off the Strom PRO is allready been released.. http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/description.asp?prod=GSC2004&pc=GSC2004

go there^^^^


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[losi]

Is the storm better then the TTR EB4 limited. :rolleyes:

[ReMeDy]

LoSi KiD i had the same exact question in my head.

[PCC]

My apologies, guys. Turns out that the guy that told me that parts are hard to find wanted to move inventory.

[Ubergamer]

Ok.. Avalibility update.

Im not 100% shure but a friend told me Horizon jhust filled and shipped all outstanding RTR backorders. As for the Pro.. my lhs owner (Alfie) tlaked to them and they told him that they are also backordered. Now im not shure about this info but its what im hearing.

[evilGearhead]

LUBE THOSE DIFFS!!! if you havent checked them, do so! ive had mine for a month, and my diffs were getting rough, so i checked them out and alll three were BONE DRY. i cleaned them out and packed them full of lube, and they seem ok now... but i wonder how long they will now last.
make sure you check them!
other than that, i like it pretty well, as far as hop-ups go, i would get the aluminum front and rear bulkhead braces, cause the chassis has a bit of flex, and those ball-link braces dont look sturdy to me.

[Ubergamer]

New Fioroni Option parts for the storm!! (http://www.rccaraction.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=19&t=000057) Check um out!

[carlton eppes]

The GS option shock towers are nice almost twice as thick as the stock ones. Dynamite also has some aluminum stuff out for the Storm. Needed hopups lower arm mounts(aluminum), shock towers, chassis braces. The only problems I've had with mine is the lower mounts stripped(plastic), bent both shock towers(hard crashes), bent the chassis because of the lower mounts. No real problems.

[ReMeDy]

Anyone actually have the car to show off some pics?

[Ubergamer]

Remedy i will hopefully in a few weeks.

[Shakedown]

Check out TWF8 (http://twf8.ws) for some cool pics of the Storm Pro. Lot's of cool alloy and carbon fiber stuff plus CVDs all around.

[Ubergamer]

TONS OF BUGGY PICS! Updated at least Weekly.. (http://www.clikshow.com/rc/vehicle.cfm?vehicleID=1166) Thats all my Buggy pics i have. Check it out.

[very low budget racer]

http://www.photonet.homestead.com/files/storm5.jpg http://www.photonet.homestead.com/files/storm.jpg

[ttrcr eb4]

ok eb4 racer here.

Ist answer no the storm is not beteer then the eb4.lol

Second answer the engine that comes with the storm is made by sh. witch you would probably no better as megatech.

Racing against a few of these cars my first suggestion is to get ride of that god awfull pipe that comes with that car.Man it is the most annoying sound I have ever heard.:(

[smoky]

hey guys i need some help i just got a storm off of ebay. now it doesnt have any fuel ran through it. but i think the needle settings may be off. this is my first .21 so what i need is a basic break-in setting how many turns out for each needle. any other advice would be great to. also does anyone have a link to the dynamite aluminum parts so i could see a pic. thanks guys.

[UberGamer256]

Well i am not shure what the engine is set at from factory as i dont have one yet. You could check out the manual at the following link to see if it says anythung about it: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/description.asp?prod=GSC2000&ptab=support#tabs

If ya need anymore help.. contact me on AIM, MSN (buggyguy256@*******.com), or just reply to this post.

[UberGamer256]

Got my Storm on Tuesday.. gonna fire it up today probably.. will let ya know.

[Scomp87]

My little bro got te storm today. He loves it even though he hasn't fired it up yet. He'll break it in on Saturday.

[tmaxxbasher]

where's the cheapest place to buy a storm rtr. thank you guys for your help

[UberGamer256]

tmaxxbasher: Alfies Hobby House. 1 360 533 6638 they are closed Sun and Mon. If u call ask for Alfie. Tell him Ross sent ya.

[INFERN06]

I have the Storm pro and all I can say is ohh what a feeling.This car is every bit as capable as a Kanai and way less in cost.Mine is also one of the first to roll off of the assembly line as well.Got it back in June.They were only available to sponsored drivers at that time and of course the team drivers.Mine has the carbon fiber servo mounts and red anodized shock towers from factory to distinguish it from the regular ones.It has more than beat the Mugens and Kyosho's in my club.:cool:

[UberGamer256]

Are you a factory GS driver? Ive seen pics of those shock towers.. they are sweet.

[tmaxxbasher]

how much is it at the alfs hobbies

[INFERN06]

I am not a factory driver though I wish I was .I did have a sponsored team mate who I got the car from and yeah the towers do look pretty sweet eh?
Plus the little things are nice too like the spill guard on the tank and the brake disc cover,the dual discs front and rear.The milled chassis and full bearing steering rack....oh man I could go on about the great things about this car.

[TamiyaMan]

does the pro kit come with a engine ??:cool:

[Scomp87]

TamiyaMan:

NO, you have to get your own.



Is there any way to get parts for my GS without going through Horizon? The clutch bell I want is backordered.:(

[SuperGogeta]

Same here i am trying to find a online shop from where to get the storm parts but i only found horizon

[Killer87]

darnitt I can't find any other place than horizon.

where do u people get ur parts?

[TC3Racer]

if you go to www.generalsilicones.com and click on the Fioroni link they have a full line of GS Storm hop ups.

[Scomp87]

yeah but fironi doesn't make clutch bells.

I looked on the web and someone who tested the storm said that the clutch bell wore out really quickly. That happened to me and I was wondering if it was the same with u guys. They also said that u could replace it with a clutch bell by other companies but they didn't tell wich ones. What other company makes a clutch bell to fit the storm and the gsbo1?

[StephenB]

Fioroni DOES make clutch bells.

Check out Fioroni's web site, and select "Option Team Clutch & Accessories" from the pulldown menu-----

Fioroni Option Team parts (http://www.generalsilicones.com/optteamparts.html)

[Killer87]

will they fit the gsbo1?
:confused:

[Killer87]

how do I order one?

[Killer87]

am i the only one on this thread????

[us_matrix]

Hi,

I have a GS Storm RTR stock engine and want to moify to non pull start. Can someone tell me how to do it and what do i need to get?

Any help will be very appreciate.

[carlton eppes]

On the clutch bells the Mugen bells work nice on the STorm. When my original one let go after 1 race I put a Mugen on and that's all I run now. Matrix if you want to go to a non-pull start motor it will bolt right up. If you want to lower it with the pro mounts then you will need a smaller diameter flywheel cause the RTR one will either be flush with the chassis or stick out of the chassis slot slightly which will kill the motor if you bottom out. I've had an OS RG on my RTR and now have a Crono CLB on it and still have the stock mounts and flywheel.

As far as the Fioroni parts click on the dealer link at the GS site to see who handles it.

[speedydave]

Hi guys. I'm curious as to whether the GS Storm Pro comes with shock and diff oils? Does it accept pilot shafts out of the box? Also, what small things does it need out of the box(I know it needs a radio, battery, servos, engine, starter box, paint, CA glue, wheels, and tires...)??? Thanks. :)

[CTRallyRacer2]

We have a small technical track where I race, and I was wondering if an Ofna Hyper motor would be sufficient. I don't want to go out and spend $300 for a motor, and not be able to really get on it... since the track is not big enough. The track is more of a 1/10th scale truck/buggy track and not 1/8th. What's everyone's take on this?

[carlton eppes]

The OFNA motor should be. You might also check out the OS-RG.

[Killer87]

I was running my GS storm for the first time in about 2 months (needed a clutch bell) with a 15t clutch bell by ofna. It was running pretty well when my dad says that it was rich. So we checked the temp (189F because i wasn't running it full speed, only cruising) and he said it was running cold and leaned it out (I wanted to tell him it was because I wasn't running it hard but I didn't want to argue). After he leaned it out I pulled away when all of a sudden it starts to take off. I imeadiatly put the brakes on and the car stops. It is still revving up when i flip it over and try to stop the flywheel. My shoe is too big so it doesn't work(meanwhile the engine is running faster and faster). I filp it back over and pinch the fuel line. I screams for a few seconds then shuts off. I was so shaken up that i didn't inspect the problem right then. 30 seonds later i try to look for problem when my dad says i should bring it inside. I bring it inside and nothing looks abnormal. I take off the clutch bell and there a scrapes on the inside from when i think the clutch shoes were hitting the metal.
What happened? what went wrong???

BTW: the clutch bell is 15t and the original was 13t. Also one of the clutch springs is bent so the shoe isn't held down like the other ones. it's a 3 shoe clutch.

Could it be that the carb was stuck open? I hadn't run it in over 2 months. could there had been dried fuel goober in the carb. It was running fine before. I still had the brakes on but thers a spring that makes it so the if you have the brakes on you can still have the throttle WO. What does that spring do? the throttle was not WO when i inspected it inside but it could have moved.

ALso I use o'donnell 20%fuel. Have the original GS bo1 engine in the car.

thank you for your help,
erik

[Killer87]

hello is anyone there?????:confused:

[carlton eppes]

Check to be sure the battery lead isn't loose in the receiver, the crystal isn't loose in the receiver, the battery is charged etc.
Also since he leaned it the idle may be toooo high now check that. Look for a bind in the linkage. Do a range test have someone take it and walk away from you while you operate the controls to be sure something isn't causing a short range. Also was anyone else around with another radio? were they on your channel? Those are the common things to start checking when you have a run away which is what it sounded like.

[Killer87]

k thanks

[Killer87]

also what is the right length of fuel tubing for my storm? also does it have to go around the engine from the tank?

thanks
erik:)

[ritchies rc10gt]

problem number 1


i have my friends storm for a few days to finish putting it back together after he replaced the chassis,and get it running again and tuned for racing.well i finished putting it back together and i yook it out to run it to see if it needs any tweaking on the carb adjustments.the needles were still set where it ran perfect last year.it still ran perfect 2 months ago at these settings.but now it will idle fine,low speeds are fine untill i go to full throttle.it just dies.if i richen it up it gets real gurgly before it dies like its too rich,if i lean it out it just dies faster.im only touching the high speed needle cuz the idle and low speed are still perfect.it is the RTR storm and still has the RTR engine in it.running on the same type of fuel it was run on last year.the only things that were changed since last year are:upgraded to the pro chassis,1000WT dif oil in the rear dif,7000WT dif oil in the center dif and 5000WT dif oil in the front dif.the dif oil wouldnt cuz it to do this would it?i tried a new glow plug also.cleaned and reoiled the air filter,cleaned the fuel filter,fueltank,checked fuel tank and lines.everything seems fine.i looked in the manual for it and it doesnt give and base setting for the high speed needle.what is a good setting to try on it?im not too familier with.21 engines.

[ritchies rc10gt]

problem number 2.more of a question than a problem.


my friend upgraded to the pro cassis.i put it on my starter box yesterday and when i pushed down on the wing to bump start it i noticed the cahassis flexed alot right in the middle by the clutch bell/spur gear.is that normal?is it ok or will it hurt something?also we had a problem with the center dogbone being to short.is the pro chassis a little bit longer than the RTR chassis?it was short enough that it was almost coming out of the outdrive on the center dif.thanx in advance for the help

[TRACKER]

Well I have never seen a Storm RTR in person but I do have a Storm Pro. I do believe the Pro chassis is a bit longer so he may have to order the Pro center diff rear CVD. As for the chassis flex you may need to install a torque rod if the RTR doesnt have one. I havent noticed any "bad" chassis flex on mine. Also there may be a few things in this thread that could help in the future. http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=80613

[carlton eppes]

Killer 7-8 inches works nice and no it doesn't HAVE to go around the head. If you can run it forward around the tank and then back to the carb it will keep it away from the hot head but be sure to secure it where it won't get into any drives or gears.

Ritchie I can't remember the settings on that motor but each motor differs. Check the tank lid to be sure it is sealing also check the fuel lines for a pin hole or crack especially if it comes close to anything that moves or is hot. These .21's should not set and idle forever usually if they will idle for 10-15 seconds before they start loading up the low end is about right. If it will idle a lot longer it may be too lean on the low end. Try to richen the low end.

Also the Pro chassis is longer than the RTR. The RTR rear bone will work but you need to put an o-ring inside the drive cups so it will stay centered in both cups and not slide all the way one way and possibly fall out.

[SlyRCRacer]

My Storm RTR is up and running finally. It starts on the first or second pull when cold which I think is good. Except I'm still having problems with take off. It struggles to get going and then will do fine. Adjusting the bottom end has not helped. Any suggestions. Oh yeah does anyone else have problem's keeping the tires glued on?

[ritchies rc10gt]

Originally posted by TRACKER
Well I have never seen a Storm RTR in person but I do have a Storm Pro. I do believe the Pro chassis is a bit longer so he may have to order the Pro center diff rear CVD. As for the chassis flex you may need to install a torque rod if the RTR doesnt have one. I havent noticed any "bad" chassis flex on mine. Also there may be a few things in this thread that could help in the future. http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=80613


ok thanx for the info.do you have the part numbers for those parts?so i can have him order them.

TIRES
he hasnt had a problem with keeping the stock tires glued but he only ran them twice then switched to a set of TREADs tires that hook up much better than stock.if you want to know wich ones they are ill find out for you

[ritchies rc10gt]

oh ya i forgot to say this thing rocks when its running right!!!!!i love it.very good bang for your buck!!!

[SlyRCRacer]

Please find out which tires they are.

[ritchies rc10gt]

ok no problem ill ask him when i talk to him today.i know the tread looked like a smile when they are on the way they are supposed to go on,but if you put them the other way they hook up reall nice

[ritchies rc10gt]

Originally posted by TRACKER
As for the chassis flex you may need to install a torque rod if the RTR doesnt have one. [/url]


are you talking about the rod that comes from the reaer bulkhead down to the chassis?if so he has the GS-STP16 special rear chassis brace on it already.it flexes right in front of that brace when i push down on the wing while its on the starter box.maybe its not anything worry about but i just want to be sure.


the center rear CVD are talking about th GS-STP18 universal rear center drive shaft or are you talking about a different one?if you have the part number it will help alot

[ritchies rc10gt]

can someb ody give me a b ase setting for the needles on the GSBO1?i cant figure this thing out.now i got it to run decent b ut if i go full throttle it will go great then all of a sudden shut off after about 5 seconds at full throttle.if it diesnt die then it will die when it goes back to idle.ive tried a new glow plug,richening,leaning the high speed and low speed needles but nothing helps

[TRACKER]

Ritchies, sorry been away. I'll find your part numbers ASAP.

[TRACKER]

K, horizon has all kinds of Sorm stuff
www.horizonhobby.com/services/results.asp?tag=srch Just type in Storm in the search box. As far as the rear dog bone popping out I'd go with what Carlton said and use an o-ring to center it. I don't have my Pro manual with me so I'll post a part no. later. I do know the rear universal runs 50.00 . All cars will flex a little. You might go to your local track and or LHS and see if it is more than usual though.

[SlyRCRacer]

Base settings for the needles on the GSBO1
You are not alone. I thought I had the problem fixed yesterday It ran great for once. Ran it today and on full throttle it will choke or cutoff. The front of the car takes a nice noticeable dip. I let off of the throttle and the engine is still running. I'm in the market now to get rid of this engine because of how much time and fuel I waste tunning it. :mad:

[carlton eppes]

Slyracer it's too lean! If it idles all day it's too lean on the bottom. It's better to be slightly rich on the bottom than lean this will effect temps more than lean on the top will. Has the weather changed since yesterday? Temperature, humidity etc have an effect on these motors. I just pulled my old GSBO1 out of the box and checked it the bottom is at 5 1/2 turns out almost flush to the outside and the top is at 3 turns out.


Hope this helps.

[SlyRCRacer]

Thank you, I will try it this weekend.

[UberGamer256]

Wow! Some activity in this thread.. boy ive been missing out ;) Anyway.. im back guys.. if ya have any guestions.. ask an offical GS man - Me!

[speedystorm]

Somebody knows the top speed on the storm buggy rtr?

[UberGamer256]

FAST! LoL.. Probly in between 50 and 60.

[SlyRCRacer]

Really Fast!!!. I ran it yesterday with O'Donnell 20% R2R fuel and I had trouble keeping it on the track. A lot of power and a lot of speed! 40mph or more I'd say

[SlyRCRacer]

Does anyone else know where I can order parts or hop ups besides Horizon?

[Babblefish]

Seems like most of the people here have the RTR. In case anyone is interested, here are some pictures of my Pro version:
http://home.earthlink.net/~wjang/_uimages/MiscPhotos/StormProTop.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~wjang/_uimages/MiscPhotos/StormProLeft.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~wjang/_uimages/MiscPhotos/StormProRight.jpg

[UberGamer256]

Dude! What engine is that?! Get a better pipe ;)

[UberGamer256]

I think i figured it out.. is it a Thunder Tiger engine with a aftermarket heatsink?

[Babblefish]

Originally posted by UberGamer256
I think i figured it out.. is it a Thunder Tiger engine with a aftermarket heatsink?

You're right, it is a Thunder Tiger engine, but made under the brand name of "Magnum Pro". They no longer make this engine AFAIK and the head is stock. Airplane engines with the Magnum name are still being made though. I don't have a starter box, so I adapted the pull start engine into the Pro chassis - just taller motor mounts.
Yeah, everyone tells me the pipe is no good, but eh, since I bash and not race...
I have a single chamber pipe, but it's too loud for where I run. Have to keep the locals happy if ya want to keep running.

[speedystorm]

ok i have another question.......mmm yeah for the storm buggy rtr again ......."running temperature for the engine"

thanks :)

[SlyRCRacer]

What other engines and carbs is everyone running in their Storm?

[carlton eppes]

Speedystorm the rtr seems to make better power around 240.

SlyRCracer I've had an OS RG nice motor not much more power than the RTR motor. Right now I have a Crono CLB 4 port that runs NICE. BTW it's a Novarrossi motor.

[UberGamer256]

RB Worlds S7 here.

After owning this.. i swear by RB and NovaRossi :)

[TRACKER]

I'm running a Ofna/Picco 0-1 in my pro and have no problems keeping up with RB and OS powered buggies on the long straights.

[us_matrix]

Hi guys,

I have a GS storm RTR w/ stock engine. I am planning to modify to non pull start and just got the back plate and O ring. (Is that all i need to do?)
Do i need to modify the crank in order to make it non pull start?
Have anyone of you guys done it before and know how to do it?

Thanks for any information!

[carlton eppes]

I haven't had the back plate off of that particular motor but does the new back plate have a groove cut in it where it faces the motor? Now let me explain why I asked that. on a pull start crank the rod pin is longer so it sticks out past the rod this is what the pull start attaches to. On Traxxas they have a groove in the non-pullstart back plate where this pin can ride. If GS doesn't have this then the pin will need to be shortened so the new back plate will go on without locking up the motor. You should be able to see what I'm talking about on that rod pin it should reduce in size slightly where the pull start attaches that is what needs to be cut off. NOT the whole pin just what sticks out past the rod. A dremel with a cut off disc works real good. Check the fit after you cut it to be sure the crank doesn't contact the back plate, there should be a little ened to end movement with the crank.

[SlyRCRacer]

us_matrix

Where did you order the back plate and O ring from?

[us_matrix]

I ordered most of my GS Storm parts from Horizon Hobby. Seems like they are the only on-line store carry Storm parts.


http://www.horizonhobby.com

[camillerim]

hey guys,
im getting headaches thinking which buggy i should get, and ive got it down to 2. the GS Storm rtr or the TTR eb4 rtr.
what buggy do u guys think i should get?? and why??
plz i need help, thanx alot

[UberGamer256]

Go with the Storm.. and if you can.. the Storm Pro.

Its a better kit with a better engine and radio. I know.. ive owned both. The EB4 regular kit is really dated and the parts get slop (wear out) really fast. Plus the front suspention really needs good care to work right.

[camillerim]

thanx alot ubergamer, ill keep u all posted on the storm

[camillerim]

hey yall, i was just wondering what the difference is between the rtr storm and the arr storm?? if any one knows id be greatfull to hear from u
thanx alot

[U1arunit]

Originally posted by camillerim
hey yall, i was just wondering what the difference is between the rtr storm and the arr storm?? if any one knows id be greatfull to hear from u
thanx alot

The RTR is just that, and the ARR needs engine, and electronics added.

[Gmanlusk2004]

why would anyone wanna replace the torque rods on the storm rtr? why is it better to get different ones?
Later,
Garrett

[carlton eppes]

gman
the RTR torgue rods(chassis stiffeners) tend to allow more chassis flex than the pro ones. The pro ones are much better. I believe Dynamite is making them now too.

[Gmanlusk2004]

ok, i don't have my storm yet (it's still being shipped, it was sent out tuesday) and i have a question. How much runtime do you get on one tank of gas? I thought that it was around 8 minutes because of the 15 minute A mains have one pit stop. Also, i did some math and converted 125cc (the size of the tank) to fluid ounces (amount of liquid in a tank). so it's 125cc = 4.22 fl. oz
So i used 128oz (1 gallon) divided by 4.22oz (one tank of gas) which equaled 30.33175 (the number of tanks you can fill with one gallon) then multiplied that number by 8 (the number of minutes of run time on one tank) which is 242.654 (the number of minutes one gallon of fuel lasts) then divided this number by 60 (to find out how many hours 1 gallon of gas provides) which is about 4 hours to my calculations. The average engine life is 4 gallons of gas (6 if you are lucky) So if 8 minutes of run time per tank is true, then the life of a nitro engine is only 16 hours? (4 hours per gallon multiplied by 4 gallons for the engine life) tell me if i'm correct. Any help is... well, helpful.:cool:
Thanks,
Garrett

[chosen1]

But you have to consider that at 25,000 RPM that 16 Hrs is 1.44 Billion revolutions

[Gmanlusk2004]

well i've never thought of it that way.
Thanks,
Garrett

[Gmanlusk2004]

is it just me, or does anyone else think that Ofna buggies suck?
Later,
Garrett

[rubberman]

My cousin has a Storm. He knows nothing about working on Nitros so im not sure why he bought. Since i know some stuff on Nitros can someone give me the tuning on a broke-in engine. Wasnt for sure about the proper needle adjustment should be? He doesnt have his manual(moron).
Also what is the top speed and HP rating of a stock Storm? thanks

[Gmanlusk2004]

the manuel doesn't help either!!! i just got a storm about 4 days ago... and i don't know the stock needle settings, and now i don't know where to begin on tuning it. I need help too! Thanks, Garrett

[Gmanlusk2004]

Nevermind... i tuned it. What you need to do is DO NOT TOUCH THE LOW END NEEDLE!!! The high end is all you need to mess with. The low end comes set from the factory. Anyway, turn your high end all the way lean (clockwise) until you can't turn it anymore. After doing this richen it out (counter-clockwise) 2 and a half turns. This is the stock setting.

Now to my new problem! I have run my storm about 9-10 times now, and my front differential has stripped!!! The crown and pinion gear to be exact. I have heard that this is common among the rtr's and that i need to send it to horizon and they should fix it. I went to their site and it said that i will need a receipt for proof of warranty. Is this true? Has anyone else experienced this and got the problem fixed? Please Help...
Thanks,
Garrett

[Epinephrine]

A few pages back people were complaining about that. The reason is is that the Storms diffs have no diff fluid. YOu need to fill them up before you run.


Which brings me to my question: What is a good diff oil wt for a loose track? Also, are the stock tires good for this type of track?

[Epinephrine]

I am getting a RTR Storm and wanted to know what diff fluid to use on a loose dirt track? Are the bulkheads the same front and rear? I have used the Fioroni part numbers for the shock towers and rear bulkhead brace but Horizan turn up nothing, so could you tell me what they are under in the GS parts listing? Are the stock tires good for loose tracks? How hard is it to get to the diffs and how do oyu fill them? Do I have to clean out the grease, or can I just fill em up? Do the new RTR's come with diff fluid or still grease? THANKS!

[Stormin]

This is weird having two storm threads. People are posting the same thing on both. Why can't we just all use the "GS Racing Storm and Storm Pro" thread?

[Epinephrine]

Lets keep the Storm threads going people

[Got Speed]

How do you all like your Storms? I am hopefully getting a 1/8th scale buggy soon and am looking for a fairly inexpensive yet
strong basher. Ive been looking at ebay to get a new one but I don't know which one is the best yet inexpensive. I already have an XR-3 radio and a Hyper .21 engine so I will just be getting a kit or roller or something like that. What is the difference between the storm and storm pro? Same design just better parts? Are they as strong as the other "sport" buggies? I just need something good for hard bashing that is inexpensive. Also what kind of steering servos are you guys running?

Thanks alot for the help!:)

[Gmanlusk2004]

if all you need is the roller and servos, get a new storm pro. You did say you wanted a new one right? if not new, get a used mugen mbx 4rr. i love my storm though. They are all the same relatively if all you want to do is bash. Except for the ofna's. do not get any of the ultra series buggies from ofna. If you go ofna, get a 9.5 or a hyper 7.
L8r,
Garrett

[Got Speed]

What's wrong with the Ultra series Ofna makes?:confused:

[Gmanlusk2004]

the plastics are crap. no kickup, and a $#!tty engine. Ummmm... parts are hard to get (except for ebay because everybody wants to get rid of them)

If you land nose first then you will flip everytime. w/ some kick up you have a better chance of sticking the landing.
L8r,
Garrett

[rcfreak13]

Originally posted by gedertr
What do you think about the STORM? How would you compare it against the Mugens, Kyoshos, Thunder Tigers and Ofnas. I'm getting an Ofna Ultra GT LX RTR, but my brother and some friends are looking at the Storm. What sort of engine troubles are you having? yup what ever gs storm is sweet

[Gmanlusk2004]

???? I was saying that stuff about ofna Ultra series, not the Storm. I own a storm and love it, i don't like ofna.
L8r,
Garrett

[whatever]

new storm owner with some questions.what shocks go on the front,short or medium?.also i bought the 90.00 hitec digital servo(it kicks arse by the way)it comes with a aluminum servo arm.is it safe to use this or should i use a servo saver?.this is the steering servo by the way.:)

[Gmanlusk2004]

Use the auminum servo arm. The servo saver is built in on the steering system (bellcrank and whatnot) Use the Mediums for the front, you will find that it is a better fit.
L8r,
Garrett

[whatever]

thanks!:D

[whatever]

where in the heck can i order these parts,i really want that rear bulkhead brace!!:confused:

[modelcar]

You can find here:

http://www.rcdiscounters.com/catalog/default.php

[Got Speed]

Looks like I will be getting a GS Storm. It is the RTR version without an engine or radio. Can I use a pull start, short shaft hyper .21? Is there any upgrade that is suggested for this buggy?

Thanks alot.

[Got Speed]

Well, My storm is on the way! :D Should be here hopefully by monday maybe friday or saturday.

So, I have some questions. lol well here goes:p

It does includes torque rods instead of a normal brace right?

Is there anything that tends to break with hard bashing?

Are the stock springs too light?

The diffs arn't filled with oil are they? If not, would a 2000 rear, 7000 center, and 3000 front be alright?

Does it have dual or quad brakes? Are they steel or something else. If they arn't steel what are they?

Are the TCDs actually $200?! I see that's their retail, but is that actually what the sell for!? :eek: If so that is each right?

What is the best for the buck or, somewhat inexpensive yet "big difference" upgrade for it?

Where can I buy the parts that will upgrade to a pro version? What are the differences? Hard anodized, graphite, and titanium goodies? Or are there alot of truly performance upgrades?

Is the pipe with it any good? Or is it junk? Or is it a good
in-between pipe?

Now, for the last question: :o

Is there anything I should be aware of or just something good to know before I run it?


Thanks alot for the help! :p :)

[carlton eppes]

Whatever
If you haven't found the brace yet call Ben's RC in Rockport Texas 361-729-0420 he has a couple in stock. If you buy the new shock towers and tranny cases they have added 2 lower screws to solve the housing breakage.

Got Speed
Yes you can use that motor but you'll need a pilot shaft for it. I'll look and see if I can find the part #.
Yes the RTR has torque rods.
Springs if your bashing stock should be fine. If your gonna race then get the Kyosho blue springs.
Diffs do not have oil unless someone has added it. Start with 1000 rear, 7000 center, 5000 or 3000 front.
Dual disks steel rotor and fiber pads.
TCD's I'll have to check on but these are only a tuning tool. Meaning they aren't right for every situation. Don't worry about them yet.
There are really no "big difference mods" The best upgrade is to stiffen the chassis with the pro braces, shock towers and lower arm mounts. The steering upgrade is nice but wait till the original wears out.
Most hobby shops carry storm parts now but if you don't have one local go to www.horizonhobby.com
The pipe is OK for bashing but noisy. It sucks for racing!
LOCTITE! use it on ALL metal to metal screws otherwise you will be missing stuff.

[carlton eppes]

Best hop up................ buy FUEL and practice. That will give you the best for the buck upgrade.

[Got Speed]

Thanks,

So I have to use an SG shaft? :(

One other question:

I plan on doing some good jumps and all so I won't have a problem with stripping spurs or breaking dogbones will I?

Thanks alot

[carlton eppes]

You can use the short shaft but will need the pilot shaft that screws on to that. Kinda like the GT uses. The longer shaft is easier to use (less parts needed) but either will work.
I never BROKE a dogbone but did bend a couple from some repeated nasty landings. As in 30ft jump and one wheel landings. That reminds me when you can get the Pro axles or Dynamite make them too.
The spur won't strip as long as you use Loctite on the motor screws. I use red Loctite but it can be a pain to get loose most use blue. Set the lash on the spur and clutch bell with a piece of paper between them and it should be right.

[Got Speed]

Well I got my Storm yesterday! :D Does horizon carry the hardened clutch bell? If so does anyone have a link? Does anyone have problems with their stock clutch burning up, engaging at the wrong time or anything like that?

carlton eppes- You mean the dynamite CVAs, or is there something else?

Thanks alot and do the stock diffs come with oil in them?

[carlton eppes]

Get the Mugen 13 tooth clutch bells. I never had any trouble with the stock shoes but I only ran them for 1/2 gallon of fuel before I put the Mugen ones in. Get the Mugen shoes the white ones grab better but the black ones last longer. Use the OFNA #10100 clutch springs.
Yes the Dynamite CVA's
No the stock diffs come with light grease and that's it unless they've changed it but I doubt that.

[Gmanlusk2004]

i stripped my clutch bell and main gear.... what should i get? The stock main gear again? What clutch bell (the mugen you were talkin about?) Also i live in houston, TX do you race at texas speedway at m and m hobby?
L8r,
Garrett

[carlton eppes]

Gman

You'll have to use the stock main gear. So far I haven't found another brand that will fit. Get the Mugen clutch bell set the lash like I described and use loctite on the motor mount screws so they won't loosen up and move. The old GS bell had soft metal and they supposedly changed to a more hardened bell now but I haven't tried one yet. GS also sells a package with clutch bell shims get one and be sure the bell has a slight bit of movement back and forth on the shaft and no more. Also you may have to shim the bell out away from the shoes if they feel like they are dragging on the side of the shoes check that 1st then if necessary add a shim to the outside to keep the bell from having to much play. This isn't just for the Mugen bell all bells need this and it can vary from bell to bell in the same brand.

I have run at M&M but it's been over a year. Usually I come to town for a big race at J's once or twice a year if I'm lucky.

[Got Speed]

Does horizon carry the cb? If so do you have a link? Thanks alot!:)

[carlton eppes]

Horizon
#mugc0719 13 tooth bell
#mugc0754 aluminum clutch shoes
#mugc0707 clutch shoes (white I think)

http://www.horizonhobby.com/services/results.asp?prod=MUG&PageNum=10&searchmethod=all&cat=&NumPerPage=15

this page (10)and the next page (11)

[Got Speed]

Thanks alot! :)

BTW: this thing flies so much farther than my T-Maxx(lol, really?) hehe.

[Got Speed]

Well Im going to be getting about $50 soon. Im looking for some upgrades for my GS Storm. What would you suggest getting? What front shock tower is pretty much indestructible? How does the 7075 tower hold up in comparison to the stock tower?

Does anyone run a Hyper .21 engine? If so have you had trouble with it wearing real fast?

Thanks alot!:)

[carlton eppes]

You got the RTR don't you? If so look at the Storm pro front and rear shock towers. I put them on the RTR I have about a year ago and haven't bent a shock tower yet.

[carlton eppes]

Oh yea no I haven't had any experience with the Hyper 21. If it's worn you can send the piston and sleeve to John Bohland and he can squeeze the sleeve which makes it almost like new again. I think the process is $20 plus shipping.

[Got Speed]

Yea, I have the RTR version. The silver 7075 shock tower is the standard pro tower isn't it? The one that is $15 from horizon?
Will it stand up to those nasty little landings upside down? lol :rolleyes: :p

I was thinking of getting the P/S squezed by him but I want to see if I can get anywhere with Ofna first, being that the engine dosn't have quite 3 quarts on it even under ideal conditions. LOL at lease it will still run fine, for now:rolleyes:

[carlton eppes]

GS pro shock towers
#GSCSTP08 front
GSCSTP09 rear
GSCST012 bulkhead st (tranny case)

The pro front tower is 2x thicker than the RTR blue one and the rear tower is 1 1/2 x thicker than the RTR one. The new batch of pro shock towers have two extra mounting screws on them down low to keep the tower from tweeking in a crash and snapping the ears off the case. You will have to get the new case to take advantage of these screws though.

[Got Speed]

Now I guess I need to rebuild my shocks. I have never had experience with this type of shock. It seems kind of weird. Is it the black colar I need to replace or the shock o-rings?

[carlton eppes]

Normally the o-rings in the bottom of the shocks.
Take the top (back cap) off the shock.
Empty the oil out of the shocks
Remove the end on the shock shaft and pull the piston and shaft put of the shock. Check the piston to be sure the small washer under it hasn't concaved and allowed the piston to slide down the shaft if it has that washer needs to be replaced.
If the shock was full of oil then the seals should be good. Just flush all the dirty oil out with motor spray and put it back together.
If it wasn't full of oil then you need to replace the seals in the bottom. Turn the shock body upside down and look at the bottom there is small e-clip holding the seals and spacers in use the tip of an exacto knife to remove the clip DON'T LOSE IT. Then remove the flat plastic washer, o-ring, spacer and final o-ring. Put the new o-rings back in with the spacers in the same order they came out. Reinstall the e-clip besure it is seated in the groove. reinstall the shaft/piston assembly.

Now with the piston all the way down fill the shock with oil untill it's even with the top of the shock body. Now move the shaft up and down slowly with the top off to bleed the air bubbles out. It wouldn't hurt to let the shocks set for awhile to let any air come up. Now put just enough oil in the shock to form a small dome of oil at the top of the shock. While the shaft is down screw the cap on tight. Now move the shaft up if you get pressure (stops) before it bottoms out in the shock you have to much oil in it just loosen the cap and push the shaft on up slowly to push out the extra and tighten the cap again. Normally when I do my shocks I can push them all the way up and then release the shaft and it will ease back out maybe 1/4 - 1/2 the distance of the length of the shaft. This isn't mandayory just the way I like mine. The main thing is all 4 should feel the same. Now put the springs back on.

[Got Speed]

:p I never thought about that when I looked at it. I squezed the washer and now it works fine. :p
Now one of the clutch springs broke. lol oh well, what could I expect I was using a T-Maxx clutch nut. :p The ofna springs will work won't they? The only LHS that stocks 1/8th only stocks Ofna and Horizon is back-ordered.

If anyone knows, Ive always wondered what the black coating actually is on most steel parts. Is it just some sort of rust-preventative or something?

[MAXX-RACER]

Hey GodSpeed. GS has shcok towers for the storm that are stiffer then pro, lighter then stock. If your lookin for durability get those. They are a little more expensive though.

[Got Speed]

Thanks alot. Do you know what it is called or a part number

Thanks:)

[gkcontra]

The Pro towers should be good enough, but if you really need something more, Hardcore has Titanium ones, 42.00 each.

Front : HCR09011
Rear : HCR09021

[MAXX-RACER]

go onto gs website. its www.generalsilicones.com and go under team Foroni gs storm parts and you will find the part numbers. If you want, i would stick with factory parts. Also, the GS parts are wayyyy lighter then the hardcore parts. If your not racin though, then get the hardcores.:confused:

[Got Speed]

Yea ive been there. I know fioroni makes more option parts than just there TCDs but that is all that GS Shows on there site.:(

[gkcontra]

The Hardcore re actually about the same if not lighter than the Pro shock towers and are a lot stronger.

[O002]

whats the cheapest price you guys have seen for the GS storm rtr?

[MAXX-RACER]

I got one RTR that had only had the motor broken in by the owner. It was $525 canadian which is........... $331 american. I know they sell for 800 here so I am thinkin i got a good deal.

[Got Speed]

Does anyone here have any of the dynamite aluminum? If you have or have seen the purple is it really purple or is it red?Because I know in some of the pictures on their site the examples look red.

Is there any way to strengthen the rear bulk or a stronger one? If not I guess I will just have to learn to jump better. lol it's harder with this thing than my XXXN-T. Well Im jumping alot higher though too.

[carlton eppes]

The Dynamite stuff I have is RED! Are you breaking the rear bulkhead? Fioroni makes a bracket to strengthen that or GS has a new rear tranny case and pro shock tower that has 2 extra screws down low on the case to keep it from breaking the case. There isn't a new number for them it's a running change and I have seen them in the store already so any that are ordered now should be the new ones.

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by carlton eppes
The Dynamite stuff I have is RED! Are you breaking the rear bulkhead? Fioroni makes a bracket to strengthen that or GS has a new rear tranny case and pro shock tower that has 2 extra screws down low on the case to keep it from breaking the case. There isn't a new number for them it's a running change and I have seen them in the store already so any that are ordered now should be the new ones.

Ok, good I ordered another bulkhead yesterday so hopefully it is the better one. Breaking the rear bulkhead was to be expected after the nasty landing I had. I was jumping about 15 ft high 30 ft long and I nose dived into the ground which it just bounced up and landed wing first. What part does the Fiorini brace strentgthen? I am breaking the Ears off the bulks.

[carlton eppes]

The ears! The new bulkhead has 2 new screws just below the camber link mounts on the tower. This should prevent the twisting effect on the ears BUT if you don't have the new tower with those 2 new screw holes it won't help you. I've heard of people breaking those ears but in a year and a half I have never broke one. If you have seen me drive you'd wonder how I haven't.

[Got Speed]

LOL ok. Do the new Pro towers have the extra two holes?

[MAXX-RACER]

Hey guys, I need HELP! I was just lookin at my Christmas list when i realized something about the shock towers i wanted. They aren,t correct! Now i need to know, which are better? The team Fioroni or the pro shock towers?? I am very confused and my parents are getting confused :confused: Thx for all the help!

[Got Speed]

Well the Fiorini are as strong as stock towers but lighter. Or so they say.

They are both equally as strong as far as I know but the pro towers are alot cheaper.

I am going to get the Pro towers because they are cheaper and it's all I need especially considering Im not racing.

[MAXX-RACER]

Thx Got Speed! Well, it all depends then, i guess. See i am racing so i want the best. The problem is that everybody at my track is gettin Kaini 2's:eek: (rich b@#$%(#) So i gotta get my peice up to around Pro status. Thx for your info man.:D

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by MAXX-RACER
Thx Got Speed! Well, it all depends then, i guess. See i am racing so i want the best. The problem is that everybody at my track is gettin Kaini 2's:eek: (rich b@#$%(#) So i gotta get my peice up to around Pro status. Thx for your info man.:D

Lol I kind of feel the same way but I don't race so im going with the cheaper stuff so I can get more since Im not rich. hehe :p

Does anyone have pics of the dynamite shock towers? Are they as good as the pro ones?

[Got Speed]

Actually they I just now saw that they advertise that their towers are stronger than RTR but lighter than pro. Not as strong as pro though.

Does anyone know where you can buy Fiorini parts?

[MAXX-RACER]

If yah want, jus ask your LHS. If they are good enough, they should be able to order them in. I dont think many people stock the parts because they are so expensive. My LHS says that Team Fioroni parts take about 3 weeks to get. Mabye its cause i am in Canada.

[us_matrix]

Hi,

I have a GS Storm RTR w/stock engine. I was wondering what glow plug (brand & model no. please) i should get when i replace it?

Anyone know what is differenece between like Cold, Hot, medium?

[Killer87]

Originally posted by us_matrix
Hi,

I have a GS Storm RTR w/stock engine. I was wondering what glow plug (brand & model no. please) i should get when i replace it?

Anyone know what is differenece between like Cold, Hot, medium?

get the O.S. A5 if you are running high nito content (20%-30%). i'm not sure what to get for low nitro.

cold is for higher nitro content and racing. medium is for medium nitro content and hot is for very little nitro content.

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by us_matrix
Hi,

I have a GS Storm RTR w/stock engine. I was wondering what glow plug (brand & model no. please) i should get when i replace it?

Anyone know what is differenece between like Cold, Hot, medium?

I run a #8 in my Hyper .21. It would probably work just fine with the stock engine with 20% fuel.

If you remove a head shim you put a colder plug on. For higher nitro content you run a colder plug. ect.

[Got Speed]

How many shims do you guys have in your diffs? Mine has 3 in it. The directions say two. But it dosn't spin freely with 2.

[Got Speed]

I need help with one more thing again. lol :p :o I have never had trouble setting gear mesh with my other cars and trucks but this is a real pain. I tried the paper trick(which always works except with this buggy) it has a ton of drag and makes a terrible grinding noise. I can do it by eye but if I make it loose enough to not make a grinding noise pushing forward or backward it has a fair mount of slack in the mesh. If I tighten it up a little it will make the grinding noise pushing it backwards but not forwards. If anyone can help please post.

Thanks.

[MAXX-RACER]

Me and my friend figured out what the problem was! When the motor is slightly diagonal, it will make that grinding noise. Whatcha gotta remeber is its metal on metal, which doesnt mesh that well. It is almost a two man job to get it soundin right. (it could also be that your spur gear is worn, check to see if the teeth are sharp). :D

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by MAXX-RACER
Me and my friend figured out what the problem was! When the motor is slightly diagonal, it will make that grinding noise. Whatcha gotta remeber is its metal on metal, which doesnt mesh that well. It is almost a two man job to get it soundin right. (it could also be that your spur gear is worn, check to see if the teeth are sharp). :D

Thanks, I noticed the slots were somewhat big in the chassis so it would allow it to turn sideways like that. Is there some trick to getting it in there right? The spur is worn somewhat but Im not going to damage my clutch bell by running it that way am I? They arn't jagged but they just arn't sharp. :)

Thanks!

[Killer87]

Does anyone know what body will fit a GS Storm? Will the Crowd Pleazer fit?

thx
killer

[Killer87]

Originally posted by MAXX-RACER
Me and my friend figured out what the problem was! When the motor is slightly diagonal, it will make that grinding noise. Whatcha gotta remeber is its metal on metal, which doesnt mesh that well. It is almost a two man job to get it soundin right. (it could also be that your spur gear is worn, check to see if the teeth are sharp). :D

is it alright if my spur is almost completely worn down on one side?

Pics: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=807496&uid=549470

[MAXX-RACER]

First, Killer, HOLY S@#T what the hell happened???? Second, the crowd pleazer body for the MP 7.5 will fit the GS Storm. However, it might require a bit of triming.:confused:

[Got Speed]

I can't see the picture. Only a picture of a wheel and the chassis bottom. The crowd pleaser body that is made fits both the MP 7.5 and the Storm. I don't know about trimming. It says it fits both though. :)

[Killer87]

After 3, 5 min. qualifiers, I started the A-main. About 10mins. after I started the car suddenly stopped on a jump. The screw that holds the clutch bell on came off and after a bid tripple jump the clutch bell came off and wore down the spur. I got a new clutch bell but the spur was way too expensive so I'm waiting until i save some money up or until some company comes out with an aftermarket spur.

thx for the info on the bodies.

killer

[Redfox]

Originally posted by Got Speed
Thanks, I noticed the slots were somewhat big in the chassis so it would allow it to turn sideways like that. Is there some trick to getting it in there right? The spur is worn somewhat but Im not going to damage my clutch bell by running it that way am I? They arn't jagged but they just arn't sharp. :)

Thanks!

Hey Got Speed... i do what a mate of mine told me to do with lining it up right. Stick in your paper (i actually put it in with a double fold so that i can jam it up nice n tight) and then flip the car over and align the straight part of the bottom of the engine casing (on lotsa engines there should be a straight rib running all the way along) with the side of the hole you are lookin through. Also, since those milled out slots for the holes are pretty much milled straight, just make sure the screws and the aluminium washers are all pretty much evenly spaced from the wall of the slot if you know what i mean...

Also, try to use a GS clutch bell instead of some other brand, because for instance, i'm using a mugen bell and the gears aren't cut properly to mesh perfectly with the GS main spur so it makes more noise than it should, and wears the gears more than it should. It still works fine tho...

Hope this helps :D

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by Redfox
Hey Got Speed... i do what a mate of mine told me to do with lining it up right. Stick in your paper (i actually put it in with a double fold so that i can jam it up nice n tight) and then flip the car over and align the straight part of the bottom of the engine casing (on lotsa engines there should be a straight rib running all the way along) with the side of the hole you are lookin through. Also, since those milled out slots for the holes are pretty much milled straight, just make sure the screws and the aluminium washers are all pretty much evenly spaced from the wall of the slot if you know what i mean...

Also, try to use a GS clutch bell instead of some other brand, because for instance, i'm using a mugen bell and the gears aren't cut properly to mesh perfectly with the GS main spur so it makes more noise than it should, and wears the gears more than it should. It still works fine tho...

Hope this helps :D

Yea, I noticed it was alot harder when I installed the Mugen clutch bell. Is there an aftermarket spur anyone knows of?

I tried the spacing trick by looking at the engine mount washers. It worked pretty good to get it straight but it would still sometimes be crooked at the top. Maybe an illusion. Ive got it meshed pretty well now but wouldn't you know, now I have to take out the piston and sleeve. lol

[gkcontra]

I picked up a fioroni hard coated one for about $20 works great.

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by gkcontra
I picked up a fioroni hard coated one for about $20 works great.

A hard ano aluminum spur gear!? Where?

[gkcontra]

Oops, sorry , wrong wording...

should have been Hardened Steel not hard coated. Fioroni makes both steel and hardened steel, the difference is about $5. The Hardened one is alot like a Kyosho one I have.

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by gkcontra
Oops, sorry , wrong wording...

should have been Hardened Steel not hard coated. Fioroni makes both steel and hardened steel, the difference is about $5. The Hardened one is alot like a Kyosho one I have.

Do you have a link? I can't seem to find it. Does is mesh well with the Mugen clutch bells? Because I stripped my spur the other day. I think mostly because it was pretty worn already and the Mugen clutch bell dosn't mesh perfectly with it.

[gkcontra]

Its not a spur, was responding to the question before yours. The Fioroni is a clutch bell.

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by gkcontra
Its not a spur, was responding to the question before yours. The Fioroni is a clutch bell.

Oh, ok. LOL:p

[slodsm]

Woops, wrong forum

[Killer87]

What are the factory settings for the GS Storm RTR? The high end, the low end, and the idle stop screw.

thx
killer

[Killer87]

anyone?:(:(:(:(

[gkcontra]

Not sure of the factory settings, but when mine gets out of sorts and I need to start over, 3 turns out on the high speed, flush on the low speed, and take the air filter off and set the idle stop at about 1.5mm open. Should work fine.

[rcracer72]

I HAVE A GS STORM TO AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT PARTS ARE INTERCHANGABLE???? IVE HAD MY STORM FOR 2 DAYS NOW AND RUN IT ONE TIME!!!! :D :D :D :D

[rcracer72]

I HAVE A GS STORM TO AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT PARTS ARE INTERCHANGABLE???? IVE HAD MY STORM FOR 2 DAYS NOW AND RUN IT ONE TIME!!!! :D :D :D :D

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by rcracer72
I HAVE A GS STORM TO AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT PARTS ARE INTERCHANGABLE???? IVE HAD MY STORM FOR 2 DAYS NOW AND RUN IT ONE TIME!!!! :D :D :D :D

Interchangeable with what?

Does anyone else have a different 1/8th buggy or have had one? If so how do the plastics on the GS Storm compare? I am considering a different buggy but if the plastics are good I will stick with it. :)

Anyone heard anything of a Storm MT? I saw something about it like a sept. 2001 issue or RCCA by accident!? Is there such a thing? I saw in the picture it looks like a storm with MT tires. What is the difference? Tires, gearing, body? If so what parts do I need to be able to run the tires? Id like to do some mud bogging or rock climbing like I could do with my T-Maxx(before I sold it to get the buggy).

[TallMouse]

is this the best 1/8 scale buggy to get?

[CK9887]

I have had my GS storm for a few weeks now and the only thing i have had trouble with are the differentials, i have rebuilt them several times and they are not very smooth and lock up a little bit every few turns, my main problem is in the rear diff. And after i do get them working smooth, they seem to give me trouble again after a few runs. I heard you have to tighten the diffs every couple minutes after a rebuild to set the gears, true?

[Gmanlusk2004]

you bought one of the older kits. What you need to do is take apart your whole differential system ( all 3 diffs) and send them to horizon hobby with a letter saying that you have problems with your diffs, and they will send you the new, updated diffs. It fixed my problem.

L8r,
Garrett

[packfan88]

how do you know if you have the old or new diffs? i bought a used storm and would like to know.

[garen]

Guys- The care packages that are being referred to here were sent to those who bought one of the first 300 or so RTR kits almost 2 years ago. It is highly unlikely that any kit purchased in the past 15 months or so, qualifies for a car package. Certainly any kit bought used does not get one either.

[Fidelio]

Garen it would be great if GS parts supply didn't come in waves.

I never know what parts I'm not going to be able to get a month from now. :(

At this point I'm hesitant to 'let go' and really enjoy my Storm because if I break a front lower suspension arm there's no telling how long I'll have to wait to get another one.

My LHS, Stormer Hobbies and Horizon Hobbies are all out of stock on this and many other parts.

[packfan88]

hey you guys should check my topic in the for sale/ wanted forum. im parting out a rtr storm.

there is a list there of whats alreay gone, so if you needsomething check it out.

[garen]

Fidelio- I understand your concern. Unfortunately, there is little I can do to help the parts supply problems. The office I work at does not order or stock parts. We get complaints and we do forward them to the right people.....Hopefully this problem gets resolved soon.

[vols-std]

come on people.


SHOW ME YOUR CARS


GreeTz

Ben

[BuggyMulisha]

http://community.webshots.com/user/buggymulisha you can check my storm out there. thats about a month old pic and since then i put about another 300 into it. i'll try and get some present pics. im also starting to save up for a ws7!:cool:

[integra d12]

this is a buddys storm

http://www.proctorproductions.com/dc/madst.jpg
http://www.proctorproductions.com/dc/chassis.jpg

[BuggyMulisha]

holy s#it that thing is nuts!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Apis]

I know this doesnt compare but i like it.

[Apis]

here it is

[99hawk409]

My storm runs great. I'm pretty sure it is running neither lean nor rich.

It is hard starting though. Most days it takes like 10-12 pulls before it will start.

Any tips for easier starting?
I'm running 20% fuel btw.

Thanks

[hvp014]

me and a friend storm racing at our local track

[Tim'sLosi]

Hi guys! I just bought a used Storm and need help rebuilding it. I would love to get an exploded view of the buggy so I know what may be missing. If you have one that you could email me that would be great -or- is there a web site I could view it at??? Thanks in advance...Tim

[Tim'sLosi]

Originally posted by 99hawk409
My storm runs great. I'm pretty sure it is running neither lean nor rich.

It is hard starting though. Most days it takes like 10-12 pulls before it will start.

Any tips for easier starting?
I'm running 20% fuel btw.

Thanks

You do prime it by putting a finger on the stinger for a pull or two...right?? If so, try a new glow plug, check your ignitor's charge, make certain fuel tank is not leaking, get a starter box. Good luck!
Tim

[bravo_whiskey]

Tim,
Here is the link to an exploded view of the Storm. Be patient, the .pdf file is 3.42 MB, so it may take a while to load.
Exploded view (http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/shared/techinfo/gsc2000-manual-30-31.pdf)

[Tim'sLosi]

Thank you...very helpful! I downloaded all the manual (broadband) so Iknow how to properly maintain it.

[Qactus]

Her is som pictures of my GS storm PRO

http://hem.fyristorg.com/staby/gs/linus.jpg

http://hem.fyristorg.com/staby/gs/gs-stormPRO01.jpg

More pictures coms on next sunday or monday i hope.

Litle info about the car:

Car:GS storm PRO
Engine:Rossi leopard
37.000 rpm
3,45 HP
Mods:al mods than sit on the pro modell
Tyres:medialpro
radio: no one yet(proberly a futaba)
Servo:no one yet (proberly a futaba)
Fule: the best ;)
Driver:ME Linus johnsson from sweden/linköping