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February 4, 2025

LHo Racing PIP Aero APEX carbon body mount

LHo Racing, the brand founded by leading German onroad racer & Shepherd team driver Lars Hoppe, has expanded its line-up of high-performance carbon fibre body mounts. In addition to the already popular and widely used mounts for Blitz and Matrix bodies, LHo now introduces a new range designed specifically for the new unique shape of the PIP Aero APEX body shell. These ultra-lightweight mounts provide a perfect fit, reducing body flex and increasing downforce for improved stability on the track. Available for Shepherd, Capricorn, and ARC chassis, they offer racers a competitive edge with enhanced aerodynamics.

Source: LHo Racing [lho-racing.de]

August 26, 2015

KM H-K1 small diameter belt tensioner bearings

KM have a new option part for the H-K1 Meen Version 200mm nitro touring car available in the form of small diameter belt tensioner bearings. The flanged ball races measure 5x10x4mm and they reduce the drivetrain’s resistance and improve smoothness especially when used in combination with the #HK387B centre drive belt.

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June 16, 2015

KM H-K1 2-piece aluminium front axle set

KM have a new option part for the H-K1 Meen Version 200mm nitro on-road car available in the form of a 2-piece front axle set. Being of a lightweight design the front solid axle not only makes for quicker spool-up but it also improves braking and stability in high-speed corners due to the front wheels being locked. Included with the axle, that features ground bearing seats, comes a 27T plastic front pulley.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

March 23, 2015

KM H-K1 Evo3 short rear shock tower

New from KM and made for the H-K1 200mm nitro car is a shorter rear shock tower. Designed for the use with short springs the shock stay, made from 4mm carbon fibre, will allow for a more aggressive driving style and to turn tighter.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

March 19, 2015

KM K8 optional 1st & 2nd gear spur gears

KM have new optional spur gears for the K8 1/8th scale nitro on-road car available. Coming as 48T and 50T 1st gear and 45T and 47T 2nd gear variants the parts help to fine-tune the gear ratio to suit the track conditions. They are made from a long-life compound material and sport moulded-in size markings for easy identification.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

December 3, 2014

Sergi Franch signs with KM Racing

Top Spanish driver Sergi Franch has signed with KM Racing Spain distributor MaxiRacing for the upcoming season. Sergi, who won the final round of the Spanish National Championship, will attend the Spanish Nationals as well as the ENS Series along selected regional races in the 1/10th 200mm class.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

November 26, 2014

KM H-K1 Evo3 steel & aluminium rear driveshafts

KM have a new option part for the H-K1 200mm nitro on-road car available in the form of red steel and aluminium driveshafts. The parts improve the drivetrain efficiency due to a low weight while the red steel wheel axles maximise durability. Using the universal shafts improves rear stability and also does away with the need to use O-rings in the differential outdrives. For maintenance reasons the aluminium dogbones are also available separately.

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November 24, 2014

KM H-K1 Evo3 brake system option parts

KM Racing have new option parts for the H-K1 Evo3 200mm nitro on-road car available. All target the brake system of the car and first up are stainless steel brake pads. The parts come with already attached fibre material brake pads, they are are larger in diameter for improved brake performance and they include new springs for reliable brake pad separation. Also new is an aluminium right hand 2-speed shaft stand in blue colour and with a heatsink fin design. Also new are an aluminium brake post and hardened steel brake return guide pins. All parts are a direct fit on the Evo3 and Meen Version kits, they have to be used in combination and improve durability and ease of maintenance.

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