Coming from Capricorn and made for the TE03 touring car are keyed aluminium bulkheads. The parts feature keyed mounting holes that make for perfectly aligned bulkheads as they fit snuggly into the respective holes in the chassis plate, resulting in improved drivetrain efficiency. As the TE03 has the suspension mounts attached to the bulkheads the pinned design will also prevent the car from becoming tweaked in the event of a crash.
Capricorn have new optional parts for the F1-01 formula car available in the form of an aluminium pivot and lower pod plate. Starting with the pivot, the part replaces the standard kit item with a more durable and precise solution. It includes M3x3 and M3x6mm screws and it is a direct fit. Also new is a metal lower pod plate. It replaces the standard carbon fibre part and makes for improved rear traction.
Capricorn have new option parts for the TE03 V3 touring car and the F1-01 formula car available. Starting with the TE03 part, coming very soon is an optional carbon fibre upper deck that allows for more chassis flex while also offering slightly different flex characteristics. The part helps to fine-tune the car’s behaviour in certain track conditions. Also new are adjustable side links that replace the 1-piece kit parts. The links are made up using standard ball cups, pivot balls and L/R thread turnbuckles.
Capricorn have bolstered up their 1/10th scale nitro on-road team with the addition of Italian driver Luca Redaelli. Luca will pilot the LAB C03 20omm nitro car in the coming season with a special focus on the World Championships in Gubbio and he has the following to say:
I would like to thanks Patrizio for this oppurtunity and he is very exciting for the incoming season. After a long experience, results and hard work with my previous team Blacktarmac R/C now I decide to start a new season with Capricorn R/C team . I would like to thank Blacktarmac R/C, and SprintRC for the support they gave me in the past, with a special thank to Mr. Alessandro Borsani.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Capricorn have announced the return of Brazil’s Flavio Elias to their factory team. The multi-time Brazilian National and South American champion was with Shepherd for the 2015 season and he now inked a 2-year deal with the Italian manufacturer whom he was with before. Flavio has the following to say:
I will run the Lab C802 for the next 2 years and I would like to thank Patrizio for this opportunity. I am very excited for the incoming season.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Italian company Capricorn have announced the signing of Robin D’hondt to their factory team. The former BMT racer will campaign Capricorn’s LAB C802 1/8th nitro on-road car in the coming season and he has the following to say about the deal:
I am exited to announce that next season I will be driving the Capricorn LAB C802. My gratitude to Patrizio Rossi for this opportunity and trust. I am sure together we can achieve good results! Also a small word of thanks to Pasquale from BMT for the support last year. See you all at the track.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Italian company Capricorn have introduced a new Tesla-branded setup board for 1/8th and 1/10th vehicles. It offers a printed grid for easy track width and toe adjustment and it is available with our without a suitable bag for convenient transportation and storage.
Coming from Capricorn is the Tesla 9-port V3 Black limited edition engine. The updated 3.5cc engine not only sports a black anodised aluminium heatsink with silver machining but also an extra-strong conrod, a newly designed piston and liner and it also offers a new crankshaft and crankcase timing. The limited edition package is rounded out by a front steel and rear ceramic bearing.
