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May 8, 2012

Capricorn titanium & carbon options

Capricorn have released a number of new items for the Lab 1/10th and 1/8th scale chassis’. First up for the Lab CO2 are these new titanium front and rear drive axles which are half the weight of the original part but similar hardness. For the 1/8th scale there is a new flex radio plate, the result of their collaboration with 9-time world champion Lamberto Collari. Also for the same car are new front and rear carbon fibre shock towers with additional holes to achieve a more lay down shock position.

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May 7, 2012

Capricorn RC pinion gear remover kit

Capricorn RC have introduced a new pinion gear remover kit. Machined from aluminium and anodised blue it is features module 0.8 for 1/18th scale class and module 1.0 for the 1/10th scale class. This is a brand universal tool and works with Capricorn, Mugen, Shepherd, Xray and Serpent.

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April 20, 2012

Capricorn 1/8th reverse clutches & shock pistons

Capricorn introduce the reverse clutch design for 1/8th scale on-road chassis of Motonica, Serpent, Mugen and Shepherd. The sets include all needed parts for the conversion including a treated aluminium clutch bell. The clutch is also available as 1/10 scale compatible item for the Capricorn Lab C01 and C02. Also new are the 5 and 8 hole shock pistons for the use with 2000cst to 3000cst oil.

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April 7, 2012

MLC high performance nitro fuel

L&C Racing, in collaboration with Capricorn, have produced a new type of MLC high performance nitro fuel. The ever increasing performance of the cars together with the tires, puts critical pressure on the engines. Capricorn has developed a new formula of lubricant oil for competition engines and gave the production to L&C racing, resulting in this unique blend of fuel.

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March 30, 2012

Capricorn Lab C801 titanium options

Capricorn have released a whole host of new products for their Lab C801 1/8th scale chassis. First up are these thinly coated titanium pivot balls, strong, they offer significant weight savings over the standard versions. Also from titanium there is the fill range of suspension pivot pins as well as shock shaft for even more weight savings. Finally there is the ‘F1’ swaybar for the front of the car, replacing the standard lever system.

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March 20, 2012

Capricorn weights & C801 anti-roll bar

Italian company Capricorn RC have released a new line of brass weights for their C801 and LAB C01\02 chassis’. This modular system allows anything from 23 to 71 grams on the 1/10th scale to be added to the very centre of the car, or from 37 to 72 grams for the 1/8th scale. Also new is a front F1 type anti roll bar, similar to that used on the 1/10th scale, which will soon be available for the C801 chassis.

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February 24, 2012

Capricorn Glue Tires traction additive

Capricorn release their Glue Tires 140% tire additive in a new size can of 250ml. The traction compound is designed for the use with foam tires, where allowed, and the included brush makes application easy and tidy.

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February 9, 2012

Capricorn 1/8 ‘reverse’ on road clutch

Capricorn have released their new 1/8 ‘reverse’ on road clutch. After various tests by Capricorn drivers, this new configuration that follows the current trend which sees a flat flywheel and tapered clutch shoe plate makes the clutch more progressive with good initial engagement. The weight of the flywheel is only 5.3grams which saves engine power and Capricorn has also decided to reduce the prices of all its 1/8 and 1/10 clutches.

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