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August 17, 2009

Capricorn RC Hard Light transmission

Capricorn RC have created a new brand called ‘Hard Light’ which will make optional parts for a range of cars. The first product is this complete transmission set for the 1/8th Kyosho, Mugen and Shepherd and will reduce the overall weight by 64 grams. The set comes with front and rear wheel axles, rear main axle, front drive cups and can be complete with either front and rear dogbones, or front CVDs and rear dogbones, in either aluminium or steel.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

June 3, 2009

Capricorn RC NT1 Composite diff gears

Italian company Capricorn RC have released a new composite differential gears for the Xray NT1. Weighing in at only 1.9 grams, 85% less than the stock versions, using these gears gives you an overall saving of 24 grams. More power, more acceleration and speed as well as better fuel mileage.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

May 6, 2009

Martin Christensen joins Capricorn team

Martin Christensen, former European and Nordic Champion as well as multiple Danish Champion, has been announced as a new addition to Team Capricorn. Eagerly looking forward to racing the company’s new engines and fuel, Martin’s credentials, personality, and drive to win made him an obvious choice to bring Capricorn the wins at nitro tracks around the world. Martin used Sirio engines in previous seasons.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

February 17, 2009

Capricorn RC Serpent 960 EP Conversion update 2

As we know already, the guys at Capricorn RC in Italy have been very busy lately with their new Serpent 960 Electric conversion set, which we showed you the first parts from last week. They have been in touch to update us with their progress and by the looks of the new photos, they have a track ready car to test. The plan is to now go testing and based on their findings they will make some final optimizations prior to releasing the conversion set. We will of course keep you posted of further developments.

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February 11, 2009

Capricorn RC Pit Box, Regulater & Setup system

Capricorn RC in Italy have been crazy busy lately adding to their product range, even branching out into conversions and complete kits. Today they have released a number of new items including this great looking aluminium pit box. Sporting a carbon decal, the box is similar to others on the market with space for all the tools and parts you need to take into the pit-lane with you for that important race. Also new is their exhaust gas regulator and cooler, which like other systems can help you regulate the pressure between the muffler and the tank while at the same time cooling the exhaust gases to help improve fuel consumption. New for setting up your car is this red anodized setup system for touring cars and separately 1/8th scale on road. Supplied in a handy metal case, the system is ball raced for optimal precision. Finally, also for set up is their new aluminium gauge set, which includes 2 chassis droop gauge blocks, chassis droop gauge -5 to 10mm and a chassis ride height gauge with a range from 3-10mm.

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February 9, 2009

Capricorn RC Serpent 960 EP Conversion update

Just 2 weeks ago we showed you the EP conversion for the Serpent 960 by Italian company Capricorn RC. They sent us photos of the first production parts for the project, which have been made from carbon fibre and they include the chassis plate, which no longer needs to be metal like on the gas version of the car, as well as radio plate, motor mount and battery plate. We expect more information in the near future as tests of this new project begin.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

February 2, 2009

Steven Cuypers to use Capricorn Fuel

Former European ‘B’ Champion and former European ‘A’ finalist Steven Cuypers has announced that he will team up with Italian manufacturer Capricorn RC to use their competition fuels for the 2009 season. Steven, who recently signed to Mugen, after a long spell with Serpent, will use the fuel in his Sirio power plants this year as he aims for success at the 1/8th scale World Championships, held in Lostallo, Switzerland.

January 30, 2009

Capricorn RC CL-12ETX .12 engine

Capricorn RC have been very busy lately it seems, and today sees the announcement of more releases, this time its their new competition .12 engine, the CL-12ETX, the newest evolution of Capricorn Competition racing engines. This engine has been updated with new timing on the liner, adopting the Sirio XXX port timing for better response in the bottom end and higher top end speed, while the crankshaft has been hand modified and polished. This engine also uses a rear ceramic bearing and this is mounted into the new silver customized Capricorn crankcase. Available now.

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