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Build Thread Kaladeth's Mecatech FW01

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That is one killer large scale rig. Congrats on the championship!!
It's not a large scale rig. It's a small scale racing cart 🤣
 
Just a spark plug boot mod to ensure a tight connection between the coil and the plug:

Step 1: Pull off the boot and the spring:

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Step 2: Prepare the eyelet:

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Step 3: Screw in the eyelet carefully:

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Step 4: Put a zip tie around the insulation:

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Done!
 
Routine Cleaning in between races:
  • Air filter, air box, engine, spark plug
  • Check clutch shoes
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  • Clean chassis with denatured alcohol
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  • Clean muffler with a 14 oz can of Easy Off + heat gun + Scotch pad + hot water
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  • Clean under chassis with gas
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* Check all bolts and bearings
 
Routine Cleaning in between races:
  • Air filter, air box, engine, spark plug
  • Check clutch shoes
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  • Clean chassis with denatured alcohol
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  • Clean muffler with a 14 oz can of Easy Off + heat gun + Scotch pad + hot water
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  • Clean under chassis with gas
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* Check all bolts and bearings
Wow! Thats a lot of work but that chassis looks GREAT!!!
The engine and pipe look new! Super clean!!!
 
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