Italian company Capricorn RC have signed young 11 year old Italian racer Simone Pausini to use their fuel for the 2010 season. This very promising driver will compete in the Italian Junior Championships as well as the European 1/8th scale ‘B’ Championships in Monaco using his IDM powered Shepherd Velox V8, fueled by Capricorn’s competition fuel.
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Capricorn RC have released a new LiFe RX battery. This 2 cell 6.6 volt 1450mAh pack comes in a traditional stick configuration and is supplied with a balance connector. Weighing in at only 70 grams, the cables are soft silicone and the pack will fit perfectly into all 1/10th nitro cars, with the exception of the Velox V10.
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A.M.R.C., who we reported recently had lost their distribution of the Sirio brand, have bounced back with the announcement that the Italian company will now cooperate with engine and car company Capricorn RC. Starting in December, they will begin developing the brands worldwide distribution network, with the first project to be released under this new arrangement being the new Capricorn RC 1/10th scale 200mm chassis that is due for release in the next two weeks.
Italian company Capricorn RC have introduced their complete new range of silicone oils. Supplied in handy 50ml bottles, with easy squirt tops, the high quality oil is available in viscosity from 450 through to 700 cst and 30,000 through to 300,000 cst.
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We have received word that Belgian racer Maxim Claes has joined Italian company Capricorn RC. The 16 year old Xray driver will use the company’s engines, fuel and other accessories during next season. After only 3 and a half years of driving, Max has had his best season to date, making the semi final at both the European A and B 1/10th 200mm Championships, as well as taking 2nd place at the Belgian nationals and becoming club Champion at the MACH in Heemstede, the Netherlands.
Italian company Capricorn RC have introduced their full line up of competition fuels. This high performance fuel is sold in metal drums for safe storage, and is sold in 16% Nitro for 1/10th scale racing, 25% for 1/8th on road, a special 25% mixture for 1/8th off road and they also offer a new 10% mixture for breaking in your engine. Available now.
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Coming soon from Italian company Capricorn RC are these new NT1 brake pads. Featuring a special red brake pad material, they offer a smoother braking performance than the standard kit versions. Sold in a pair, it includes two pads and two metal brake plates and comes supplied with 2 springs for helping disengage the brakes.
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Capricorn are proud to announce that they have teamed up with international driver Chris Tosolini. Both parties are looking forward to working together, with Chris in charge of the final development of the 1/10th scale 200mm car and other Capricorn products.
We know he will be able to push the products to the limit so we believe joining with him will make our already great products that much better for the public.
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