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June 2, 2013

Capricorn LAB21-7RHT .21 engine

Capricorn have released their new .21 engine, the LAB21-7RHT. Made to meet the new EFRA rules that sees qualifying return to 5 minutes, this engine can make the time without the need to a costly fuel stop which can destroy your chances of setting a good time. Made by Novarossi, the engine uses the latest carburetor with the heatsink on the high needle, a new underhead with o-ring with a different combustion chamber drawing, CNC machined convex piston, 14mm balanced treated crankshaft for lower fuel usage and a 7 port ABC liner. Capricorn suggest using the Novarossi 2615 muffler with 6 ring manifold and 8.5mm venturi. The engine also comes with 8mm & 9mm venturi to help you reach 5 minutes on every track.

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May 30, 2013

Capricorn big bore shocks & springs

Capricorn have released this new 11mm big bore shock absorber set. Featuring a new treatment on the steel shock rod, there is a range of pistons available with 1 to 6 holes (1.2mm each). Designed for the Lab C02, they also fit the Xray NT1 2013 version with a length from uniball to uniball of 50mm. For the new shocks, Capricorn also have a new line of big bore springs. Made with wire from 1.5mm to 1.8mm diameter and from 5 to 6.5 turns, there are a total of 8 different springs available.

View the big bore springs here

May 7, 2013

Capricorn Lab C02 big bore shocks

Capricorn Big Bores

Capricorn have released this new big bore shock set for the Lab C02 1/10th 200mm chassis. The kit includes four complete shocks, with a set of springs and includes 6 shock holes piston as well as the new lower shock towers front and rear. The new shock set helps improve traction and also reduces the centre of gravity. Also new for the Lab C801 are these carbon plates for front steering blocks of the Lab C801 which help reduce the sensitivity of the car while maintaining the same level of steering.

View the steering plates here

March 29, 2013

Capricorn Lab C02 big bore shocks

Capricorn have introduced an upgrade for its nitro touring Lab C02 chassis. The Italian firm have released new big bore, short shocks and new lowered shock towers for both the front and rear of the car. The overall set help reduce the overall centre of gravity of the car for increased performance. Available in the second have of April.

View the new upgrade parts here

March 26, 2013

Capricorn Lab C801 steering blocks

New from Italian company Capricorn is the set of front left and right steering blocks for the Lab C801. The new parts help increase the angle of the steering up up to 6 degrees for better cornering.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

March 15, 2013

Capricorn optional chassis & nitro fuel

Capricorn introduce new option parts for LAB C801 1/8th nitro on-road and LAB TE01 1/10th electric chassis as well as a new EFRA-legal 16% race fuel. Starting with the chassis parts, the Italian company introduce a modular alloy chassis plate for the C801 with a special weight system to adjust front and rear balance as well as the overall weight of the car. The chassis is machined from high quality aluminium, sports a 1mm lower engine position and accommodates a rear brass weight and your choice of a front lightweight carbon fibre or heavy brass insert. Also new is an optional 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis plate for the LAB TE01 4WD electric touring car kit. Last but not least comes a new nitro fuel that complies with the latest EFRA rules for 16% fuel. It comes in a newly designed can, extracts the maximum performance from the engine and reduces internal parts wear to a minimum.

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February 22, 2013

Capricorn Tesla brushless motors

Capricorn introduce their first ever electric brushless motor, called the Tesla. Coming hand build and with balanced rotor as well as ceramic bearings the motor will become available in four different winds of 4.5T, 5T, 5.5T and 13.5T.

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February 20, 2013

Lamberto Collari renews with Capricorn

Capricorn announce that Lamberto renews its contract with the Italian company through 2013. The multi-times World Champion will continue to race the LAB C801 1/8th nitro on-road car. This is what Lamberto has to say about the deal:

Me and the whole team are pleased to introduce the 2013 competition with LABC801. The 2012 season has been of fundamental importance to know the set-up and behavior of the machine and with the technical support of Capricorn make a special edition for the forthcoming edition Collars and major events like the World Cup 2013 in Japan. Last season ended great, with a second place at the European Championship and winning the Italian championship. My feeling with the model is great and the designers are constantly engaged in the development of the model to take the attack of the next world title. In addition to intensify our workouts, in the year 2013 I will participate with the 1/10 LAB C02 to some manifestations of the International GP in Italy.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]