After removing the motor and axles I measured the available space between the motor and the rear axle. There was a very real possibility that the magnet would fit in this space. I carefully measured then elongated the two existing holes in the chassis where the magnet sat. I then offered up the new magnet until it sat snug and neat in the new holes. Next up was fixing it in place. To make sure it was as flush as possible I laid a six inch steel rule underneath the model to which the magnet attached itself. This was going to allow me to handle the magnet in place. To make sure the magnet didn't protrude through the bottom of the model I used two hobby clamps to hold the steel rule in place. I then used full strength epoxy and applied it to the top side of the magnet with a plastic stick until I was happy there was enough. I then propped the chassis at an angle to ensure the epoxy would flow into the right spots before curing and not in any other direction. Once dried it was time to refit the automotive parts and then perform a test run.
Once refitted it was obvious that the magnet was just fouling the contrate. A few minutes running with the top off and a sharp knife used as a scraper on the spinning contrate soon had the edge of the contrate scraped back to a healthy clearance. Lastly I gave the contrate some running in with Tamiya fine polish compound and lastly, it was washed off and lubed with Vaseline. At the track there was now more than adequate traction and not too much that it might become bogged down. The tyres were trued on the axle and after several minutes running it was apparent the model had become transformed by this piece of handy work. Next step is a race meeting, Rolex DP's anybody??
Before you ask, yes I know it has a Ninco motor, the was too fast for the classes raced.