GS Storm Forum - Page 13

ashxxxnt · #**301** 07-16-2005, 04:01 AM

hello ive got a storm rtr plus. what set up are you guys running on dry dirt tracks. like camber and shock mounting. im pushing realy bad. even puttting in 5 7 2 in th diffs but i think my probs in the throw of the servos. ive just not seen any set ups for this buggy. also does any one thave a avenger rtr just wonderring how that one does thanks. A

f2k · #**302** 09-02-2005, 03:28 PM

Hi guys,

I just got a Storm. It’s a great car – except for the pull start that lasted less than 30 minutes.

Have any of you replaced the pull start with a shaft start?

doesgo · #**303** 09-02-2005, 03:32 PM

How about a starter box? Much more useful and can be used with multiple vehicles. That said, I have used a shaft-start on my GS SUT with the GS25 engine and it worked fine. I believe the backplate is the same on the GS 21B01 engine so the HPI backplate should work (that's what I used on the SUT engine), but I can't promise anything. Also works on the XTM 24.7.

f2k · #**304** 09-02-2005, 04:00 PM

I guess it’s just for the ease of it. A starter box just seems too big and unwieldy to carry around when backyard bashing with your friends.

doesgo · #**305** 09-02-2005, 06:30 PM

Yeah, that's true. Well, maybe check OFNA's site for a RotoStart backplate for the GS engine? I'm pretty sure the one for the Savage 25 will fit, but I've never actually tried it.

mwahaha91 · #**306** 09-03-2005, 01:40 PM

The Rotostart for the Savage 21/25 will work on the GS 21 engine. For those who have problems with pullstarts being lost, cut out a lil square next to the engine hole in the body to let the pullstart come out of the body. Do NOT run the buggy without the body. That's an almost sure way to lose your pullstart.

If you aren't sure what I mean, here ya go.
Oh yea, thats an S-25, but you can do the same with a GS21.

FreeRideJunkie · #**307** 09-12-2005, 12:35 AM

I will probably be spending some time here in the future so I figured I should introduce myself. I will be getting a GS Storm in the near future loaded with a picco .26. I'll try to get some pics up after I get it and paint a body for it. Just figured I'd say hey.

doesgo · #**308** 09-12-2005, 06:41 AM

Sounds like fun, and welcome! I've got a Picco .27 in mine right now, those big Piccos can really push a buggy along nicely!

FreeRideJunkie · #**309** 09-17-2005, 02:38 PM

If I want to convert it to a truggy in the future... what all do I need to get as I can't seem to find a conversion kit for it???

Thanks,
Dan

(And it will be here Monday... I cant wait)

mwahaha91 · #**310** 09-17-2005, 04:06 PM

If you want to do a truggy conversion, you just need to get hub extenders, SUT body posts, and some nice 14mmhex truck wheels/tires. No need to buy the rediculously expensive conversion kit.

thedarkness · #**311** 09-17-2005, 04:24 PM

dont forget the 54 tooth spur gear,center diff plate,the spacers for the diff, and shock towers.

mwahaha91 · #**312** 09-19-2005, 02:53 PM

Well i don't think the spur gear exchange is TOO neccesary as the storm is geared for much accelaration in the 1st place.

t9dragon · #**313** 09-19-2005, 03:15 PM

Here are some pics of my Storm Truggy. It is a Storm buggy with the Hardcore Titanium chassis, front & rear shocktowers, brake calipers, front bulkhead brace, center diff brace, servo tray, steering link and hyper laminate brake disk, Ofna 17mm Dominator wheels w/ Proline Bowtie tires. Plus some other upgrades.

Pics of when I got it.

Pics with the upgrades.

Here is a picture of it next to my Mammoth ST.

FreeRideJunkie · #**314** 09-20-2005, 12:39 AM

I got my Storm today and it's a beauty. It has upgraded shock towers and pretty good JR servos. Now I just need to get my Picco .26 tuned as it was very humid and made for difficult tuning. I'll try to get pics up after the body is done and it's running well.

BTW... how is the Picco to tune??

FreeRideJunkie · #**315** 09-20-2005, 09:15 PM

Allrighty...

I got some run time in on the Storm today and all I can say is the thing is awesome. I have the Picco set up pretty well (The low speed is set slightly lean and my high speed is a little rich). It starts and idles real well and is running very cool. (I didn't temp it but I can easily hold the head for a few seconds) It has plenty of pop off the line and a nice cloud at full throttle.

The buggy seems to have endless traction as well. This leads to the only question that I have right now... How do you guys run your sway bars as it seems as though as I go to turn it either wants to or does tri-pod and will ocassionally traction roll withou much effort.

Other than that... I'm officially hooked on 1/8! :-)

FreeRideJunkie · #**316** 09-25-2005, 06:49 PM

Still kind of wondering about the sway bar setup but also have one other noob question... When I hit the gas there is more power to the front wheels than the rear meaning that I need to adjust the center diff. How do I do that so that the power is equal or so that there is slightly more power to the rear??

mwahaha91 · #**317** 09-25-2005, 07:25 PM

Hmm, that is quite unusual. I would think that one of your bevel gears are starting to strip in the rear diff if that's being an issue. Are you running any silicone oil in the diffs?

FreeRideJunkie · #**318** 09-25-2005, 07:28 PM

What?? There isn't a way to adjust the power to the front or rear on a storm?? And I'm not sure what is in the rear as I got it in a trade. I just figured it had to do with the center. When I fealt the rear diff everything fealt fine... no slipping and was getting good power transfer from the center drive axle.

mwahaha91 · #**319** 09-26-2005, 06:30 PM

Usually, the center diff unloads and too much power is sent to the rear. I don't know in what situation your front would be getting more power. There is no way to "adjust" the torque from front to rear, but to increase more stability with your center diff, use a heavy silicone oil.(10,000)

I still think there are gears stripping in the rear diff. I don't think it's an issue of power distribution, but an issue of power loss due to transmission issues.

FreeRideJunkie · #**320** 09-26-2005, 11:52 PM

Dang... I thought for sure I would be able to feel it in the back but I don't. I will take it apart and look though. If thats the case what would it cost to replace??

mwahaha91 · #**321** 09-27-2005, 02:47 PM

it would cost 6.49 for a set of internal bevel gear. If it's the ring gear, it'll cost 5.50

mwahaha91 · #**322** 09-30-2005, 06:28 PM

Anyone know if this is compatible with the storm?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXKGN6&P=7

FreeRideJunkie · #**323** 10-01-2005, 03:40 AM

I went to the LHS that deals a lot with GS and they said it is all fine that it is just the way the storm is. He said I could always put heavier diff flluid in but that everything else looks spot on.

And I need to say this thing is pretty durable. I flipped the thing and rolled it about 10-12 times and the only thing that happened was the motor moved over a lttle bit and I lost one of those big e-clips for the wing. I think I may give up on those and just let the wing wobble a little bit with regular body clips... I'm not sure.

mwahaha91 · #**324** 10-01-2005, 08:08 AM

Use locking body clips for the wings. They're like a miracle.

FreeRideJunkie · #**325** 10-01-2005, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwahaha91

Use locking body clips for the wings. They're like a miracle.

???Do you have a pic or a link to these???