KM Racing have introduced this carbon engine heat guard plate for their H-K1 200mm chassis. To be used with the HK441V2 single piece engine block, it helps prevent the heat from the engine from affecting the receiver battery as well as the servos.
Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]
DnM Tech have introduced this dogbone pin removal and installation tool. A compact design for ease of transport, this user friendly tool has been heat treated for durability and black coated to prevent rusting. Simply place the end with the pin that you wish to replace into the tool and use the supplied attachments to push it out and to press fit a new one.
Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]
Huge R/C Products, from Surikarn Chaidajsuriya, has released their second LiPo pack, this 5800mAh 50C Race series 7.4v battery pack. Featuring a hard case for crash protection it comes supplied with 4mm bullet connectors.
Source: Huge [huge_rcproducts@live.com]
Also new from Exotek are these front axle adapters for the Losi XXX-SCT that allows you to mount readily available SC10 wheels. Made from hardened steel, they include the M4 lock nuts. Sold in a pair.
Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]
New from Exotek Racing is this heavy duty alloy chassis brace for the HPI Blitz. This brace strengthens the known weakest point in the chassis and protects the front of the chassis from cracking or snapping in half. Available in anodised orange or black and is supplied with the required fasteners.
KM Racing have announced the signing of two times European Champion Dario Balestri. The Italian will be driving the KM H-K1 in the 1/10th scale class for the 2011/12 seasons and will be attending all the major races like IFMAR World Championship, European Championship, Italian Championship & KM Asia Cup. Continuing to use Novarossi engines, the multiple World Championship finalist formerly raced for Team Magic.
Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]
STRC’s CNC machined turnbuckles will help reduce the weight of your Slash 2WD or HPI Blitz, weighing in at just a hair over quarter of an ounce or only 8 grams for a complete set of six turnbuckles. They are lighter and more economical than even titanium turnbuckles. The strength of 7075-T6 provides the durability for racing and the weight reduction over the suspension components allows for a more agile handling truck, especially in ultra competitive 17.5 stock class racing. Anodized to match their current line of option parts.
View the Slash turnbuckles here
Team Durango have announced that former off road European Champion Chris Doughty is now a full-time staff member. Chris has over 20 years RC Racing experience and more than 5 years contributing to successful RC projects, so he is a perfect fit for Team Durango. Chris will be Project coordinator at Team Durango, he will responsible for analyzing the feedback from the Durango Global Racing Team and their customers towards the continued development of the full range of Durango race cars. Making the cars faster and better suited to our customers needs is a team effort, but Chris will play a big part in coordinating that work. Chris had the following to say about joining Team Durango:
I am incredibly excited by this new opportunity at Team Durango, I have always kept an eye on the development of the Durango cars over the years and it’s clear that their ideas are great, and very well implemented. Being part of this going forward is fantastic and I can’t wait to start working with the Race Team and Durango staff.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
