July 21, 2010

KM Racing H-K1 option parts

KM Racing H-K1 option parts

New from KM Racing for their H-K1 200mm chassis is this range of optional parts. To bring the car up to regulation weight as well as putting that weight in the correct place KM have released 2 new copper battery plates in either 25g or 30g weight. Also new are a complete range of anodised aluminium pinion gears in 15T, 17T, 20T, 22T & 23T. Other new parts include a front carbon bumper plate set, foam bumper, a 800mAh NiMh AAA receiver pack and finally a pair of CNC machined POM rear belt tension adjusting hubs.

View the other parts here


July 16, 2010

CSO HK-1 Pivot balls & 733 FR brackets

CSO HK-1 Pivot balls & 733 FR brackets

CSO Racing have released two new option parts for gas racers including this pivot balls. Suitable for the KM Racing HK-1 touring car they are made from high grade lightweight, yet strong, titanium and come in a set of 8. KM have also released this pair of lightweight 7075 T6 aluminium front suspension brackets for the Serpent 733.

Click here to see the 733 brackets


April 28, 2010

KM Racing H-K1 200mm prototype photos

KM Racing H-K1 200mm prototype photos

We have shown you CAD images of the new H-K1 prototype IV back in April and today KM Racing have sent us photos and more details on their new 200mm chassis. The car is currently in production and they are aiming for a May 20th World release. As these photos are still of the prototype, there will be some changes from this version and the final production version. Firstly the foam bumper will be using a different plastic bumper top plate as standard, with the carbon bumper top plate shown in the pictures will be sold as option. A receiver box will be included as standard, the shock springs will be black in colour as standard and finally the KM Ultra lightweight clutch system will be included as standard.

Click here for more photos of the prototype


April 20, 2010

KM Racing NT1 spurs & V-One RRR brake pulley

KM Racing NT1 spurs & V-One RRR brake pulley

New from KM Racing for the Xray NT1, are these low friction, long life spur gears. Made from a special harder plastic they are available in a 59T first gear and 54T second gear. Also from KM for the Kyosho V-One RRR, is this aluminium 21T brake pulley. Hard anodised it is lightweight and prevents the accumulation of dust on the teeth.

Click here to see the brake pulley


April 17, 2010

KM Racing H-K1 200mm prototype IV

KM Racing H-K1 200mm prototype IV

Having released details on their prototype H-K1 200mm chassis back in the beginning of February, KM Racing have made some big changes since then and will finally go into production. Refined from the previous version we covered, currently in its 4th revision, the latest car now features an extremely low radio tray and fuel tank to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible. Other changes compared to the previous prototype include the ability to adjust the wheelbase in both the front and rear, while the aluminum middle shaft bracket now features a mounting point for the exhaust mounting spring. We have been told to expect photos of this new car by the end of April.

Click here for more images of the car


March 24, 2010

KM Racing AWD bearing sets

KM Racing AWD bearing sets

New from KM Racing are these bearing sets for use in AWD Mini-Z chassis’. Available in steel oiled and ceramic versions you can can get both types in sets of 4pcs, 10pcs as well as a complete set.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]


March 22, 2010

KM Racing MR03 +1° steering knuckles

KM Racing MR03 +1° steering knuckles

KM Racing have released these new MR03 +1° aluminium steering knuckles. Black anodised and sold in a pair, the king pin hole features a POM insert to enhance the smoothness of the steering action.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]


February 1, 2010

KM Racing H-K1 200mm Touring car

KM Racing H-K1 200mm Touring car

KM Racing have released the firt information on their new 1/10 Scale full Option 200mm 4WD GP Touring car, called the H-K1. Still in prototype form, the new car will feature aluminium bulkheads similar to the current generation of cars in this class, together with carbon chassis stiffener, front and rear belt tension adjustment, ball raced rear anti roll bar and aerodynamically shaped front bumper. As this is the full option version, it comes standard with hard coated aluminium throughout, including the pulleys, with teflon coated aluminium front and rear shocks, ceramic 2-speed bearings plus a whole host of other option parts.

Click here to see the full list of standard parts