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Setups
Gearing
Stock gearing for the Mecatech FW01, with common pinions and their ratios.
| Pinion | Spur ÷ pinion | FDR |
|---|---|---|
| 14T | 4.57 | 13.35 |
| 15T | 4.27 | 12.46 |
| 16T | 4.00 | 11.68 |
| 17T | 3.76 | 10.99 |
| 18T | 3.56 | 10.38 |
| 19T | 3.37 | 9.84 |
| 20T | 3.20 | 9.34 |
| 21T | 3.05 | 8.90 |
| 22T | 2.91 | 8.49 |
| 23T | 2.78 | 8.13 |
| 24T | 2.67 | 7.79 |
What pinion should I run?
Tell us your motor and track and get a starting pinion for the Mecatech FW01, with the range racers in the class run.
Get a recommendation →Shop pinion gears at AMain →What pinion gear should I use on the Mecatech FW01?
It depends on your motor and the track. A hotter motor (lower turns, higher Kv) takes a smaller pinion; a tight track wants a lower gear than an open one. Start near the middle of the pinions the FW01 shipped with, run a few minutes, and check motor temperature before going up a tooth. The So Dialed Pinion Recommender gives a starting pinion for your motor where we have class data.
What is the internal ratio (transmission ratio) of the Mecatech FW01?
The FW01 has an internal ratio of 2.92:1. Final drive ratio = spur ÷ pinion × 2.92. With the stock 64T spur, a 14T pinion gives an FDR of 13.35 and a 24T gives 7.79.
How many teeth is the stock spur gear on the Mecatech FW01?
64 teeth. Changing the spur moves every pinion's ratio at once; most racers leave the spur and tune with the pinion.
Kit setup
Kit shock setup. Part numbers link to AMain.
- Front
- 7,000
- Rear
- 4,000
- Front
- 2.9mm White
- Rear
- 2.6mm Blue
What shock oil does the Mecatech FW01 come with?
Out of the box the FW01 runs 7,000 front, 4,000 rear. That is the kit setup; you will need to adjust it for your track conditions. The RC Setup App can help dial it in.
What springs does the Mecatech FW01 come with?
The kit springs are 2.9mm White front, 2.6mm Blue rear. Stiffer springs suit high grip and big jumps; softer springs add grip on slick or bumpy tracks.
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