Capricorn have announced that the LAB C02 upgrade kit will be available from retailers this week. The set includes lots of new and updated parts such as upper and lower aluminium front bulkheads with differential inserts, an updated upper carbon fibre radio plate, redesigned rear upper wishbone holders, new rear upper arm linkages, suspension inserts as well as all the necessary fasteners to make the upgrade.
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Capricorn has announced that they have signed Favio Elias to their factory team for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Flavio Elias is eight times Brazilian 1/8 Champion and will now as a official Capricorn pilot represent Brazil in international competitions such as the next worlds in Japan. Flavinho, who already was one of the stand out drivers at the last Worlds in Miami, was Brazilian champion in 2010 and 2011 already running the Capricorn chassis.
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Capricorn have released this new rear upper arm linkage for the Lab CO1 and C02. The same configuration as the version on the 1/8th scale Lab C801 these two piece arms feature an integrated set screw making for a very easy to adjust camber linkage.
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New for the Lab C801, Capricorn have released these new 2-speed spur gears made from a carbon/kevlar compound. The new construction makes for a smoother transmission as well as making them more durable. Also new are a pair of blue front springs to add to the current range of tuning springs.
Capricorn have released a new LAB C801 European Edition kit. The new set includes a number of updates including a black hard coated main gearbox shaft plus new and larger one way housing for increased durability. Other updates include carbon fibre rear upper wishbone mounting brackets and new aluminium front upper suspension brackets. Finally there are eccentric bearing inserts, for adjusting belt tension, and a new exhaust mounting spring.
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Capricorn have released a conversion kit for Lab-C01 users to upgrade their car to the latest Lab-C02 version. The kit will be available at the end of the month and includes new radio plates, completely new front end, new rear arms and a lateral belt tensioner. The complete C02 car kit will be ready at the end of the year.
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Capricorn have released this new LiFe RX pack for use in gas powered cars. The 6.6v 1650mAh pack is very light and unlike LiPo packs does not requiring a regulator, which is necessary for some radio equipment due to their higher voltage. Configured as a stick pack it comes pre wired with power and balancer cable.
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Capricorn have announced the addition to their current range of 1/8th scale tires, the F1. Expected to be released soon, these rims are super lightweight and will of course be available in the usual range of pre mounted shores. Also new for the LAB C801 is updated carbon fibre rear upper wishbone mounting brackets that feature 3mm higher mounting position for the pin. Up front for the same car is new upper suspension brackets which are 1.5mm further inward for improved steering response.
