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January 7, 2016

Flavio Elias returns to Capricorn

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]

January 7, 2016

Robin D’hondt joins Capricorn

Robin D'hondt joins Capricorn

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]

December 23, 2015

Tesla 1/8th & 1/10th scale setup board

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.

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December 21, 2015

Tesla 9-port V3 Black limited edition engine

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.

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December 11, 2015

Capricorn Lab C802 RS conversion kit

Capricorn Lab C02 RS conversion kit

Capricorn have introduced the RS conversion kit for the Lab C802 nitro on-road car. RS stands for Rear Slim and the kit includes a new aluminium main chassis with RS engraving for easy identification as well as an updated rear bulkhead and arm mount whose more narrow geometry make for improved traction and side bite of the rear end.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

December 5, 2015

Tesla All-in-one tool box

Coming from Tesla is the All-in-one tool box. Made form strong fabric and offering inner reinforcements the box makes for convenient transportation of a range of tools and accessories including engines, setup tools, spares and more. An inner compartment with elastic loops takes tools and wrenches meaning no extra bags are needed. Made from black material the bag sports white welting and printed Tesla logos.

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November 16, 2015

New Tesla tool range & pit bag

Capricorn have introduced a new range of Tesla brand tools as well as a black pit bag. Starting with the tools, they are made using a black anodised and ergonomically-shaped aluminium handle while the tool tips are machined from titanium-nitride coated spring steel. Available are 1.5mm to 3.0mm hex head wrenches, 2.0mm to 5.0mm ball hex wrenches as well as 3.0mm and 5.0mm flat head and a 4.0mm Philips screw drivers. Other tools of the range include an exhaust spring, E-clips and flywheel remover as well as a body reamer. The tools are available separately or as a complete set including a black storage bag. Also new is a Tesla-branded black fabric pit bag. It offers loads of space for pit equipment and allows to conveniently attach tools to the outside using a sturdy strap.

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October 19, 2015

Capricorn TE03 Active Toe System

The latest company to introduce a (re)active rear toe system for their electric touring cars is Capricorn from Italy. Coming as a set for the LAB TE02 Evo and the TE03 the system allows to adjust the toe angle change of the rear suspension in different parts of the corner to allow for better rear stability or improved rotation and less understeer. The amount of toe change is adjustable using different amounts of shims under the inner and outer ball studs and the set included a redesigned motor and layshaft mount, new rear A-arms, alloy C-hubs and delrin bushings as well as a complete arrangement of mounting hardware. All parts are also available separately.

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