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December 22, 2017

Capricorn P12 & TE-03 aluminium chassis parts

Capricorn have introduced a new aluminium main chassis plate for the P12 1/12th scale pan car as well as an aluminium upper deck for the TE-03 electric touring car. Starting with the chassis, the main plate was developed especially for high grip track conditions with its partly pocketed design making for a lower weight and optimised flex characteristics. As for the TE-03’s alloy upper deck, the part will excel especially on high-grip tracks as it reduced the overall chassis flex for improved corner speed and a slightly milder steering response.

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November 23, 2017

ONE .12 competition nitro on-road engine

Coming from Capricorn is a new O.S. Speed based ONE .12 competition nitro on-road engine. The power plant features a rear ceramic bearing and an updated crankshaft timing, with the sleeve being also tuned accordingly. In addition the cooling of the engine had also been updated for improved overall performance in warmer ambient temperatures.

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November 22, 2017

Capricorn 1/10th touring foam tyres

Capricorn have introduced their new line of pre-mounted foam tyres for electric touring cars. The tyres use the same wheel offset as as most pre-glued rubber wheels, making them a direct fit on most of today’s touring cars and the tyres come in medium or soft compound. Testing has shown that foam tyres can have more consistency over their whole lifespan compared to rubber tyres and they recently gained interest especially in Italy and the U.S..

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

November 15, 2017

Capricorn C803EP conversion kit

Capricorn have introduced an EP conversion kit for the C803 nitro in-road car. The set includes everything needed to convert the chassis of the nitro-powered car to full C803EP specifications. A are carbon fibre top deck with dual shorty LiPo battery mount, 1-piece motor mount, new layshaft, alloy main gear hub and pinion gear are included as are a carbon fibre fan mount, alloy belt tensioner and necessary hardware. However, the needed electronics have to be sourced separately.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

November 14, 2017

Neal King to run Capricorn & One in 2018

Italian company Capricorn has announced the addition of UK on-road frontrunner, Neal King to their team. Neal will be using Capricorn’s LAB C803 1/8th nitro on-road kit powered by One engines and had the following to say about the deal:

I would like to thank Patrizio for the opportunity to join the Capricorn team. I look forward to racing the Capricorn Lab C803 Evo with the “One” engines in in 2018.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

November 9, 2017

Capricorn C803EP 1/8th electric on-road kit

Following a first teaser image, Capricorn have fully unveiled their C803EP 1/8th electric on-road kit. Based off of the successful C803 nitro car, the electric-powered variant features an updated radio tray design to accommodate dual LiPo shorty batteries to comply with the latest EFRA rules, while the 1-piece motor mount allows for easy gear mesh adjustment and the use of motors with both M3 or M4 screw mounting pattern. On addition the motor mount utilises a carbon fibre motor fan mount for 40mm units to keeping the motor temperatures down. The side belt tensioner also received an update to work with the new motor mount and the single speed transmission makes use of nitro 2nd gear gears in the 56T to 58T range as well as 23T to 25T pinions. Capricorn recommends 2600kV brushless motors although been slightly slower 2100vK motors can be used.

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October 25, 2017

Capricorn C803 EP Pro 1/8th electric on-road kit

Hot on the heels of Capricorn’s C803 EP 1/8th electric on-road kit comes the C803 EP Pro. Sharing the same main specifications and features, the Pro version differs in a way that it comes with a 2-speed gearbox, similar to the one used on the nitro-powered car. In addition the Pro variant also features mechanical brakes to ensure precise stopping power.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

October 23, 2017

Capricorn C803 EP 1/8th electric on-road kit

Capricorn from Italy have announced the soon release of the C803 EP 1/8th electric on-road kit. Based on the C803 nitro car with whom it shares all suspension parts and geometry, the electric-powered kit was developed for the use with dual 2S shorty-style LiPo batteries. The car will become available as kit only and without electronics from end of October.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]