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October 6, 2017

Capricorn RC TE-03 Pro-Light chassis

Capricorn RC have introduced the latest version of their TE-03 touring car called the Pro-Light. The new car is equipped with all the options featured in the Power Light skit presented earlier in the year. The 2-piece “Light” motor mount allows the user to play with flex and brings the motor 6mm inwards. Thanks to the use of the latest F4 chassis and the asymmetrical top deck, the single piece motor mount can also be used as an option. The kit also features the latest V4 big bore shocks and the lower shock towers, especially useful on high grip surfaces as carpet.

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October 4, 2017

Stephen Lander joins Capricorn

Capricorn RC have announced an agreement with UK driver Stephen Lander that will see him race their Lab F1-01 Formula car. Stephen will be competing in UK Formula class events using the Capricorn Lab F1-01 and he had the following to say:

I am very happy to be joining Capricorn for the 2017-18 season as a factory driver using the Lab F1-01. Having seen the high quality parts and innovative design used in many of the brands platforms I’m looking forward to representing Capricorn, working with Patrizio Rossi and the rest of his team helping with product development and supporting customers using Capricorn products. I would like to thank Patrizio for the opportunity to represent his products.

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September 29, 2017

One Threads aluminium screws

Capricorn RC have introduced their new premium screws brand, One Threads. Claiming to be different from other aluminium screws on the market, One Threads screws are CNC machined starting with 8mm 7075 Ergal bars. Featuring a tool groove that is 14% deeper than the competition this means the threads are precisely machined and increased in depth for maximum reliability. Available in button head (3x4mm, 3×6, 3×8, 3×10, 3×12, 3×14, 3×16, 4×8, 4×12, 4x14mm), cylindric head (3x8mm) and flat head (3x6mm).

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September 8, 2017

Capricorn TE-03 V4 big bore shock absorbers

Coming from Capricorn and made for their TE-03 electric touring car are the V4 big bore shock absorbers. The shock body and shaft are 2mm shorter than the previous version, while the pistons feature a lip on their inner lower side to avoid the suction effect when they hit the bottom of the case, resulting in a more linear response. Used in combination with specific shock towers, the V4 shocks are meant to be used on carpet as they should increase the car’s responsiveness.

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August 29, 2017

Capricorn C803 +1mm rear shock bodies & shafts

Coming from Capricorn and made for the C803 on-road car are the +1mm shock bodies and shock shafts. Adding a millimetre of length to both the bodies and shafts will allow the shock piston to sit at an optimised position within the shock body which results in improved forward traction and bump handling. The bodies come anodised black for wear and looks while the shock shafts received a TiNi coating for improved wear and reduced friction.

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August 9, 2017

Capricorn C-12P 1/12th scale pan car kit

Available from September is Capricorn’s all-new C-12P 1/12th scale pan car kit. Both the front and the rear end feature an adjustable ride height using calibrated shims, and the wheelbase is also adjustable within a considerable range. The chassis allows for in-line or transversal LiPo positioning and a big-bore centre shock, an ultra light, balanced wheel axle shaft and threaded body posts for step-less body height adjustments complete the list of main features.

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August 8, 2017

ONE 4-dot engine head button

Capricorn have introduced the ONE brand 4-dot head button for their .21 on-road engine. The combustion camber insert was designed for the use with 16 percent nitro fuel and will increase compression which results in improved engine performance when running the less powerful 16 percent fuel.

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August 2, 2017

One ride height & droop gauge set

Coming from One is a ride height and droop gauge set. Machined from aluminium and coming black anodised and with white easy-to-read markings the set includes a pair of 20mm chassis blocks, a 3mm to 10mm ride heigh gauge as well as a -5.5mm to 10mm suspension droop gauge. Both utilise 0.5mm increments for precise measurement and adjustment.

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