Available now from Capricorn are steel suspension shim plates for the LABF1-01 formula car. Machined from 0.5mm steel material the plates are of a slotted design that allows to adjust the front suspension height without the need to fully separate the front suspension mounts and chassis plate. Instead the lower suspension post screws are undone a couple of turn and the shims are simply inserted from the side. Included in the set are two plates.
Capricorn have announced the signing of 2015 European B Champion Luca Piromalli to their team. Highly experienced and very helpful with everyone at the track, Luca will be behind the wheel of a new LAB C-803 powered by Tesla engines. Luca had this to say:
I would like to thank Serpent and Sprint RC for the last, successful season and am looking forward for this new adventure with Patrizio and the Capricorn team.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Italian company Capricorn have announce the release of their new One tyre traction compound. The additive was developed with both rubber and foam tyre racing in mind and it is both stronger and more sticky than Capricorn’s standard tyre sauce. The chemical comes in a metal can for secure and convenient storage and transportation and it is available now.
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Italian company Capricorn have revealed first images and information of forthcoming Lab C803 1/8th nitro on-road car. The vehicle is based on a redesigned aluminium chassis with a 3mm shorter wheelbase than the current C802 and it comes with all-new Ergal parts, a new rear end that is basically an evolution of the RS system and the suspension utilises new eccentric inserts for the lower A-arms allow for a wide range of settings. Also included in the kit is a new wire-type front anti-roll bar. The kit is rounded out by new eccentric bushings for the front and rear spool axles and it will become available by the 20th of October.
Italian company Capricorn have announced that US frontrunner, DJ Apolaro will be using the company’s line of tyres from now on. Already part of the US Capricorn team for many years, successfully campaigning their nitro kits, the former Matrix driver will now also rely on Capricorn rubber and he has the following to say about the deal:
First let me say that I am very grateful for all the support from Matrix and Cristian Boni over the years. He has a great product and I made a great friend in him. He has real passion for the sport and knows how to have a good time at the track.
I must say that I am really looking forward to racing with the Capricorn tires. Having been a Capricorn driver over the years it just feels good to complete the circle. Patrizio has put a lot of thought and effort into making a great rim for the highest level of performance. I am excited to have my first event at the upcoming GLC! Please feel free to come by and ask any questions.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Coming from Capricorn and made for the LAB C02 and C03 200mm cars are new brass battery mount plates. The plates are available in a light 55g and heavy 68g variant both of which are designed to up the car’s overall weight while also adding weight to the lowest part of the chassis which can be beneficial especially in high-traction conditions. Both plates come with machined slots for reinforced battery mounting tape and they are available now.
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Capricorn have introduced their new 540-size brushless motors for 1/10th and 1/12th scale applications. Coming with a lightweight can that sports cooling ribs and large vent openings, the hand-built motors feature a balanced rotor and ceramic ball bearings for maximum efficiency and performance. The motor is available as 3.5T to 8.5T modified, 4.0T and 13.5T modified as well as 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T stock variant. As for the two 13.5T offerings, the modified motor is making use of a 12.3x5mm rotor while the stock variant comes with a 12.5×7.2mm rotor.
Coming from Capricorn and made for the LAB C802 1/8th on-road car is the XLight 2-speed gear box. A lighter flywheel and overall lower weight make for improved acceleration and top speed compared to the standard assembly thanks to reduced rotation masses. The gearbox is a direct replacement for the stock parts and available soon.
