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December 30, 2011

KM Racing sign Nicholas Lee

KM Group International have announced that 2011 Tamiya Asia Cup & World Cup Touring Car GTA Class Champion, Nicholas Lee has signed to race with KM H-K1 for the coming race season. The 20 year old EP driver was looking for a new challenge for GP touring car and is joining the KM International Team with national team mates like Dario Balestri, Meen V, Hang, Adachi & others and will attend many races as International Team Driver, like All Japan National, FEMCA and IFMAR World Championship, as well as all major races in Asia. Nicholas had the following to say about his new challenge:

I am very happy to be given the opportunity to be a part of KM group and race for the international team. As KM has always produces great quality products for both their KM cars and also option parts for other cars, Im sure I will only benefit from this and do well for races. I am already looking forward to next season and will give my best in every races that I attend.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

December 24, 2011

KM H-K1 ball cups & MTX-5 carbon options

KM Racing have released a number of new items for their own H-K1 and the Mugen MTX-5. For the H-K1 there is a new set of aluminium ball cups which are stronger and more durable than the originals and wont slip. A set includes 4 pairs of aluminium ball cups and plastic cup inserts. For the MTX-5 there is a carbon brake arm set and carbon radio box plate set, both are lightweight and durable and are made using aluminium mounts.

View the MTX-5 parts here

December 19, 2011

Yuichi Adachi joins KM International team

KM Group International have announced that 2010 All Japan National Sports Class Champion Yuichi Adachi has signed to race with KM for the coming season. Yuichi was looking for a new challenge and is joining the KM International Team with team mates like Dario Balestri, Meen V and Hang. He will attend many races as an International Team Driver like the All Japan Nationals, FEMCA and IFMAR World Championship, as well as all major races in Japan. Yuichi had the following to say about his new challenge:

I am very happy KM International give me this chance, I will do my best to represent KM brand and make good race result in the upcoming races. Especially, my goal for 2012 is to make grand final in 1/10 GP Touring IFMAR World in Thailand. I have a big confidence to my new car, H-K1, this is the best of the best GP sedan I have ever driven before. Also, I will do my best to support KM R&D staffs by using my 20 years of racing experiences, for KM Future products. See you guys in 2012 Worlds in Thailand.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

December 12, 2011

KM H-K1 side battery conversion kit

New for the H-K1, KM racing have introduced this side battery conversion kit which sees the battery mounting move from the chassis plate to the left side of the radio plate. The new ‘aerodynamic’ chassis, which they claim makes the car more stable on straights, gives the car more roll in corners. A new carbon top deck offers a mounting spot for the battery holder and can work with their waist twister system. All parts fit directly onto the standard car help perfectly balance the car perfectly left and right. The set also includes a 1300 mAh LiFe RX battery pack.

View an image of the mounted kit here

November 29, 2011

KM Racing MTX5 rear shock tower

KM Racing have introduced more new parts for the MTX5 with the release of this new rear shock tower. Made from a thicker 4mm carbon fibre, its construction is much stronger than the original kit part, yet remains lightweight thanks to the material used and strategic machining of the surface.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]

November 11, 2011

KM MTX5 steel diff gear set

New for the Mugen MTX5, KM Racing have released this steel differential gear set. The new gears are much stronger than the plastic diff gears and are also much more durable but are also heavier so its a trade off between weight and strength. The set includes all crown gears for one gear diff, shims for spacing as well as the gear shafts.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]

November 4, 2011

KM H-K1 & MTX-5 option parts

KM Racing have released a number of new parts for their H-K1 chassis as well as the MTX-5. For the H-K1 there is a new hardened steel 2-speed adaptor, this 2nd version offers more durability and longer life. For the MTX-5 there are two different rear lower damper stays in both graphite as well as aluminium. Both versions offer 3 lower shock mount positions.

View the other parts here

August 15, 2011

KM Racing engine bearing tool kit

New from KM Racing is this engine bearing tool kit that allows the easy installation and removal of bearings. Made from high quality steel it is easy to use and suitable for all .12 and .21 size engines using the company’s different range of adapters and collets. The adapter and collet sets is sold separately and comes in 11.5mm and 11.9 – 12mm versions for .12 engines and in 14mm and 14.4mm versions for .21 engines.

View more image of the kit here