Coming from Capricorn are new flat and curved bill hats. First up is the red colour flat bill cap that offers a snapback feature to adjust the hat to different sizes while sporting a white, embroidered Capricorn logo on the front portion. The black colour, round bill had however is size adjustable using a hook and loop strap and it sports a grey Capricorn graphic. Both hats are available now.
Capricorn have introduced a front differential set for their C803 1/8th scale car. Intended for the use in low-grip conditions, using a front differential gives a different on-track feeling and allows for 4-wheel braking while also making the car easier to drive. When used with a 30T front pulley the suggested diameter delta between rear and front wheels is 6mm instead of the usual 7mm, whereas when using a 29T pulley the delta should be brought down to 4.5mm.
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Capricorn introduce the new ONE restrictor set. Provided in three different heights but all with 9mm diameter, the restrictors have been designed to be used on all Novarossi and OS on-road engines to fine tune the response of your engine. The shorter restrictor is meant to improve the bottom end power, while the longer one increases the top speed, all three giving different feelings to the user.
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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.
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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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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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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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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