September 10, 2008

Capricorn RC CL-12E Engine

Capricorn RC CL-12E Engine

Italian company Capricorn RC have announced that they have created their own engine brand, starting with this CL-12E 2.1cc touring car engine. Based on the Sirio block, the new range will eventually include 3.5cc competition motors for on road and off road. The internals of the engine have been completely revised under their own specifications and feature both front and rear ceramic bearings as well as having laser etched internal components. The engine will also be available as a tuned version (shown in photos) and will come with a black crankcase, standard version is silver, and a hand modified crankshaft, while all motors will be available in an optional set that includes the manifold, pipe and clutch system. Available soon.

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July 16, 2008

Capricorn “V” Velocity Carbon tyres

Capricorn ā€œVā€ Velocity Carbon tyres

Our site sponsors Capricorn RC have announced the release of their “V” Velocity Carbon tyres. Available pre mounted on 1/10th scale Velocity Carbon wheels, the tyre has been cut from a single foam sheet and not from 2 sheets and glued together like most other tyres on the market. This gives shore uniformity, better performance, constant and uniform wear as well as more selective and accurate shore matching. Available in both 26mm and 30mm they come in 35, 37, 40, 42 and 45 shores.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]


June 4, 2008

Capricorn RC Turbo glow plugs

Capricorn RC Turbo glow plugs

Our site sponsors, Italian company Capricorn RC have announced the release of their own line of turbo glow plugs. Comprising of only the 2 most used types, a 6 and 7, these high quality plugs are individually packaged and are perfect for use in .12 size engines. Available now.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]