January 25, 2017

Capricorn C803 short front wishbone set

Coming from Capricorn and made for the C803 1/8th on-road car is a new short lower wishbone set. The arms are shorter but use longer supports to maintain the given track width.  Using them makes for an updated dynamic camber change which can be beneficial in certain track conditions. Included with the set come the new lower A-arms, arm mounts, suspension shafts and grub screws.

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January 24, 2017

Capricorn TE-03 progressive shock springs

Capricorn have announced the release of progressive shock springs for the TE-03 electric touring car. Made for the kit’s big bore shock absorbers the springs increase in hardness during compression, making for improved steering without compromising mid-corner rotation. The black-colour springs come in sets of two.

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January 19, 2017

Capricorn E801 carbon fibre radio plate

Capricorn have introduced a new carbon fibre radio plate for the E801 1/8th electric on-road kit. The newly designed part is machined from high-quality carbon fibre and allows the use of three shorty-type LiPo battery packs. To properly use the new radio plate the packs should not exceed dimensions of 96×46.5x25mm and they need to utilise through-type connectors and cases.

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January 17, 2017

Paolo Morganti teams up with Capricorn

Capricorn have announced the signing of former ROAR champion and US front runner, Paolo Morganti to their team. After several years spent with Serpent, and in addition to his GT class engagement with IGT8, Paolo will race the complete range of Capricorn nitro cars in his 2017 campaign. Paolo says:

I will like to thank Patrizio Rossi and all the staff at Capricorn RC for the opportunity of joining this company. The level of commitment in searching for the ultimate performance is one of their characteristic that I have always admired. I’m looking forward to start running the cars.

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January 13, 2017

Capricorn LAB C-03 revised carbon fibre shock towers

Capricorn have introduced revised carbon fibre front and rear shock towers for the LAB C-03 200mm nitro touring car kit. The redesigned shock stays now feature less and relocated upper shock mounting positions for an updated shock geometry and thus improved handling and performance. Both parts are cut from high-quality carbon fibre and they are available separately.

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January 12, 2017

Giuseppe D’Angelo teams up with Capricorn

Capricorn have announced the signing of Italy’s Giuseppe D’Angelo. Giuseppe will campaign the company’s Lab C-03 200mm touring car in 2017 at events including the Italian Nationals, the Italian Manufacturer’s Championship and select Euro Nitro Series races. Capricorn are looking forward to work with Giuseppe as his experience and speed will be a great asset for the team.

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January 12, 2017

Vincent Jackson teams up with Capricorn

Capricorn have announced US frontrunner Vincent Jackson as part of the team for the 2017 season. After a short hiatus, the former Serpent driver makes his comeback to the racing scene, campaigning Capricorn’s LAB-C03 1/10th scale nitro touring car in preparation of the 2018 worlds. Vincent says:

I am extremely excited for the opportunity to run for Capricorn RC and RCtarget. I want to thank Rino, Frankie and Patrizio for making me a part of the team. I have no doubts about Capricorn products and looking forward my future with them.

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