Capricorn has released these new optional aluminium Shock Spring Retainers for their LAB GT2 1:8 GT Onroad platform. Suitable for use on both the nitro and electric version, they are finished in the Italian manufacturer’s trade mark red anodising, and as well as giving the LAB GT2 a much cooler look, the new retainers guarantee a lighter shock weight.
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Following on from the release of the their first entry in to the large scale market with the release of the GT5 RS Touring Car, Italy’s Capricorn has produced new ultra light special wheel nuts intended for 1:5 racing. With anti-unscrewing system and safety grub screws, each nut is machined from Ergal 7075 material.
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Continuing it release of specialist engine tools following its engine maintenance tool kit, ONE, the engine brand of chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released this Clutch Spring Adjustment Tool. The new tool allows you to adjust the spring preload. Also new from Capricorn is a new 3×2.5 screw set has a special, more pronounced thread, specific for gear shoes. It is compatible with 1:10, 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT models with the new screw set now to be included with all their assembly kits.
Flavio Elias is the 2024 Brazilian 1:8 Onroad National Champion, victory at the season finale over the weekend giving the Capricorn driver the title once again. The 2nd and final round of the Championship at the AARC track in ABC, Santo André, São Paulo offered double points meaning the championship title was wide open. In the 1-hour final it was Elias who took the win over the similar car of Eduardo Dulac and that was how they also finished up in the overall championship standings. In 1:10 Nitro Touring, Infinity driver João Hélio took the win over Luis Gustavo Lima with Issao Takara completing the podium which was enough for Takara to claim the title. In 1:8 GT the title would go to WIRC driver Hernan Uner as he took the Round 2 victory ahead of Cesar Passaretti Hong Nor.
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Capricorn has released a new Big Bore System for their LAB C04 1:10 Nitro Touring Car ahead of the upcoming IFMAR World Championship at Huge RC in Bangkok, Thailand. This big bore spring system is designed to run on high-grip track conditions, on tracks where there are dips and for the Bangkok’s ‘crazy traction’. The kit does not include springs, for this purpose it is necessary to use springs from the Big Bore category, various hardnesses are available, which can be consulted on their spring table.
Well known nitro onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn has entered the large scale market, the Italian company revealing images of its new GT5 RS Touring Car. With Patrizio Rossi having informed us at the 1:8 Onroad World Championships in Japan last year that he was working on adding a Large Scale chassis to his company’s range of cars, Capricorn hasn’t given any specific details on the GT5 RS opting instead to just publish images of its newest creation. During the Summer Capricorn announced the signing of Alex D’angelo to its race team, the 1:8 GT World Championship Top Qualifier expected to lead the racing programme for their entry into the Large Scale market.
Another new upgrade release from Capricorn for its LAB GT2 GP 2024 1:8 GT Onroad chassis is this Brake Adjustment Kit. This optional part for the new EVO gearbox support is designed to ensure the best performances, durability and easy regulation of the brake pad as it wears of racing usage.
Capricorn has introduced a new radio plate kit for their LAB GT2 GP 2024 1:8 GT Onroad chassis. The new Carbon Fibre Radio Plate EVO Kit has been designed with plastic servo supports in order to eliminate annoying noises and vibrations for the servos, the supports allowing the two servos to be lowered by 5 mm for an improved centre of gravity.
