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January 8, 2014

Capricorn double reverse clutch & improved shocks

Capricorn have released a number of new items for their 1/8th and 1/10th cars. First up is the new double reverse clutch system for their 1/10th car, which also works on the NT1 and Velox V10. The new clutch is available in red or black version and helps increase the power of the engine when it engages while maintaining the same top speed. An aluminium clutch bell reduces the weight by 70% over the steel version for more acceleration. New for both classes is an updated damper system with quadra o-ring and improved bottom cup for smoother shock shaft action as well as easier assembly. Finally for the C801 is a new front carbon shock tower with a different profile which helps increase steering in the entry of the corner.

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November 25, 2013

Capricorn LAB C801 aluminium servo saver

New from Capricorn comes this aluminium servo saver assembly that allows for increased Ackermann geometry changes. The toe link plate and the steering bellcrank are of a split design allowing to change the actual length of the bellcrank by moving the link mounting plate forth and back up to 4mm in order to adjust the Ackermann effect and thus overall steering feeling. The new assembly that contains the servo saver lever, steering bellcrank and link plate is CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes black anodised and is especially helpful when running spec tyres or on low-grip tracks.

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October 24, 2013

Capricorn big bore touring car shocks

Capricorn have new big bore shock absorbers for electric touring cars available. A standard item on the new LAB TE02 car the shocks feature a new quadri-ring seal, thin shock shafts and a new bushing fix system to let the dampers work smoother and more efficiently. Included with the shocks come also 50 shore and 60 shore volume compensator membranes and an assortment of shock pistons with 1mm and 1.1mm holes.

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October 17, 2013

Capricorn LAB-TE02 touring car kit

Italian company Capricorn introduce the new LAB-TE02 electric touring car kit. The car is based on a new 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis plate, features an adjustable flex system for the top deck and comes with a redesigned motor mount for added torsional flexibility. Also new are low profile shock absorber with corresponding shock towers, an Ackermann steering plate with 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 inserts as well as new split inner suspension mounts that further assist with traction when needed. The kit is rounded out by a new servo mount and lightweight aluminium ball studs. Taken over from the standard kit are dual joint front drive shafts and the lightweight Kevlar differential and layshaft pulleys. The TE02 kit will hit the stores in November.

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October 11, 2013

Capricorn C801 EL 1/8th on-road car

Capricorn released first renderings of their forthcoming LAB C801 based 1/8th electric on-road car. The car makes use of many of the nitro variant’s features such as the aluminium chassis, the 3-belt drivetrain and the suspension components. New for the electric car are the aluminium motor mount and the carbon fibre upper plate that allows the use of three 2S Shorty LiPo battery packs to run the car in 6S configuration. The batteries are held in place by a carbon fibre quick release strap with the speed controller being located atop the motor. Capricorn use a 2000kv motor to power the car that is meant to have an all up weight of around 2500g and that will become available by November.

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September 12, 2013

Capricorn introduce new LAB C02 & TE01 option parts

New from Capricorn come additional option parts for the LAB C02 and the LAB TE01 chassis. Starting with the parts for the C02, available now are carbon fibre reinforced front and rear differential cases. The harder material increases durability and improves drivetrain efficiency compared to the standard parts. The cases are a direct replacement for the stock parts. New are also 50 shore and 60 shore shock volume compensator membranes. Available for Capricorn’s standard and big bore shock absorbers the different hardness membranes help to adjust the damper’s rebound effect. Last but not least comes a new steering system for the LAB TE01 electric touring car. It allows the adjustment of the Ackermann effect by using a different steering plate, making it easier to adapt the car to different surfaces from asphalt to carpet.

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July 29, 2013

Capricorn Lab C02 Black Edition kit

Capricorn introduce the Lab C02 Black Edition 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. Limited to only 100 pieces worldwide the kit includes name-giving black anodised aluminium parts and the 2013 edition main chassis plate along a newly designed front upper bulkhead for improved steering response and higher corner speeds. Other items that found their way into the kit are big bore shock absorbers with new front and rear carbon fibre shock towers, nickel-plates ergal ball ends, the new F1 front sway bar, hard-coated thrust bearing holders, titanium/ergal front cup joints, heavy-weight 30mm clutch flywheel and aluminium clutch bell, 2-piece heavy-weight engine mount and the FSS radio plate. The limited edition kit is rounded out by a fuel tank brass weight, a carbon fibre battery plate and white plastic parts for the shocks and linkages.

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June 17, 2013

Daniele Ielasi joins Capricorn

Capricorn have announced the signing of 2008 1/10th World Champion Daniele Ielasi. The deal is effective immediately and the former Shepherd driver will compete in the 1/8th and 1/10th European Championships as a Capricorn driver. The Italian had this to say about the deal:

I would like to thank the complete Shepherd family for our excellent cooperation and for the good job they made in the past years. We always had and will have a good relation and it was really a pleasure to be part of this great team. I know that this kind of change in the middle of the season is not easy to manage but after a long and careful consideration I have to take this hard decision. From now on I will be part of the Capricorn team as a driver for the 1/10 and the 1/8 car. I’m sure that my experience will give a new improvement and I’m very happy to be part of the best Italian drivers in the same Capricorn team with an Italian car and Italian engine.

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