February 24, 2017

Capricorn C803 lower shock link plates

Capricorn have introduced new lower shock link plates for the C803 on-road kit. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming clear anodised the parts help to maintain the given shock angle even when changing the lower A-arm width using the different suspension mount insert settings. With the new parts it is now even possible to use the longest 25mm setting.

An explaining image and manual update can be found here


February 21, 2017

Capricorn C803 1-piece engine mount

Italian company Capricorn have introduced a 1-piece engine mount for the C803 1/8th nitro on-road car. The rigid construction not only reduces flex of the chassis centre section, it also keeps the engine’s crankcase from becoming twisted for an overall improved bearing and engine life. On top of this the engine mount makes for easier gear mesh adjustment.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


February 13, 2017

Capricorn P1-235 Pro10 chassis kit

Italian company Capricorn have introduced the new P1-235 Pro10 chassis kit. Sharing most parts with the 200mm wide P1 car the 235mm Pro10 features a centre point bellcrank steering system with an in-line servo position, the kit comes with adjustable side links, an aluminium front stiffing rod and the chassis can accommodate optional tungsten weights to alter the weight bias and thus steering and overall traction. On top of this the motor pod allows to mount the speed controller in the motor area for even more weight distribution options.

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February 10, 2017

ONE .12 nitro touring car engine

Capricorn have introduced the new ONE 2.1cc nitro touring car engine. Making use of the latest nitro engine technology the powerplant features a double balanced, silicone-filled crankshaft that received a special DLC treatment in order to improve its durability. Furthermore the engine is equipped with front and rear ceramic ball bearings, it is assembled using thoroughly selected parts and its crankshaft, crankcase and sleeve are hand tuned. Offered in very limited quantities, the 3-port ONE engine is only sold in a pre-run version to assure the customer that the breaking-in process has been carried out in the best possible way.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


January 31, 2017

Capricorn C-803 F1-style rear swaybar set

Coming from Capricorn is the F1-style rear swaybar set for the C-803 1/8th on-road car. The ball-raced system utilises a 2.3mm centre torsion rod that provides very precise response and the assembly is easy to adjust by using different thickness rods. In addition to the included “soft” 2.3mm come optional “medium” 2.5mm and “hard” 2.7mm versions to fine-tune chassis roll. The set includes all needed hardware and ball bearings and it is a direct fit.

View the included parts here


January 30, 2017

Capricorn aluminium servo arms

Capricorn have introduced several new aluminium servo arms. Machined from high-quality aluminium and being a direct fit on all Capricorn cars the servo arms are available in single and dual arm specifications and for Sanwa/KO and Futaba/Savöx servos with the EP on-road variant featuring a 4mm offset which leads to a perfectly straight steering link on the TE-03 touring car. The arms come anodised in a light gun metal colour and they feature laser-etched markings for easy identification.

View the other available designs here


January 25, 2017

Capricorn C803 short front wishbone set

Coming from Capricorn and made for the C803 1/8th on-road car is a new short lower wishbone set. The arms are shorter but use longer supports to maintain the given track width.  Using them makes for an updated dynamic camber change which can be beneficial in certain track conditions. Included with the set come the new lower A-arms, arm mounts, suspension shafts and grub screws.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


January 24, 2017

Capricorn TE-03 progressive shock springs

Capricorn have announced the release of progressive shock springs for the TE-03 electric touring car. Made for the kit’s big bore shock absorbers the springs increase in hardness during compression, making for improved steering without compromising mid-corner rotation. The black-colour springs come in sets of two.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


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