May 22, 2010

Capricorn LAB-C01 steel pivot balls

Capricorn LAB-C01 steel pivot balls

New from Capricorn for the LAB-C01 are these steel pivot balls. Also suitable for the NT1, these balls have a smaller pivot body that allows the steering angle to be increased on the car by 5 degrees for better cornering. Weighing in a 3.4 grams each, they are available immediately.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


May 18, 2010

Capricorn E01 oversized combustion chamber

Capricorn E01 oversized combustion chamber

New for their E01 .12 engine, Capricorn have introduced this new oversized combustion chamber design that is said to increase heat dissipation by 30%. Its design also helps achieve higher RPM together with lower fuel usage and is also available for use in all .12 Novarossi based engines. Available in the next few days.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


May 17, 2010

Capricorn off road clutch systems

Capricorn off road clutch systems

Italian company Capricorn RC have released their new line of off road clutch systems. Featuring a new design, there are two different versions of the clutch available, the first being the normal version which comes with a 15.4 gram red anodized aluminium flywheel. The 2nd black version utilizes a much heavier 35.4 gram steel flywheel. Available in the next few days, the sets include the springs, 2 steel and 1 composite flyweights, clutch nut and of course the flywheel.

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May 13, 2010

Capricorn LAB-C01 kevlar pulleys & set-up tools

Capricorn LAB-C01 kevlar pulleys & set-up tools

New from Italian company Capricorn is this kevlar pulley set for their LAB-C01 200mm chassis. These low friction pulleys provide better and smoother rotation of the drivetrain and are available for all pulleys except for the rear axle. Also new from Capricorn is their droop blocks and matching droop gauge, as well as a new ride height gauge which has values in 0.5mm increments.

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May 5, 2010

Capricorn LAB-C01 mono o-ring set

Capricorn LAB-C01 mono o-ring set

New for the LAB-C01, Capricorn have released this new mono o-ring update for the car’s shock absorbers. Consisting of a single o-ring and a delrin cup, this new setup ensures almost zero shaft friction due to the reduced contact between the moving parts. Available now in a package of 4, suitable for a complete set of shocks.

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April 30, 2010

Capricorn RC LAB-C01 softer suspension parts

Capricorn RC LAB-C01 softer suspension parts

New from Capricorn RC for their LAB-C01 1/10th 200mm chassis are these softer material suspension parts. The new material helps ensure better traction and handling and the parts will eventually make their way into the kit but for now are available separately. Available from Monday, the new parts include front and rear lower and upper wishbones as well as the rear uprights and front steering blocks.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]