The HotShot family of radio controlled buggies comes with dog-bones, but are CVDs (constant velocity driveshafts) or UJs (Universal Joints) an appropriate hop-up on the HotShot, HotShot II, Super HotShot, Boomerang, etc. or are you better off staying stock? We dig into these questions in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

In the Tamiya Grasshopper, Hornet, Grasshopper II, and Super Hornet, it is not unusual for rear axle slop to develop over time. We look into how to diagnose the performance draining conditions and most importantly how to fix it in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.By The RC Deep Dive

The four-way box wrench or cross wrench has become synonymous with ready controlled vehicles and most especially Tamiya. However this t-tool didn't even come with Tamiya's original RC cars. We take a deep drive into the origin and history of the legendary Tamiya cross box wrench tool in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…

What causes hex drives, dog-bones, UJs (universal joints), and CVDs (constant velocity driveshafts) to bind in radio controlled vehicles? We take a deep dive into this problem and the solution in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.By The RC Deep Dive

When the Tamiya HotShot radio controlled buggy debuted, it came with an all new type of wheel connector that stuck around for the entire line of the HotShot family (HotShot, HotShot II, Super HotShot, Boomerang, Bigwig, Super Sabre, HotShot 2 Blockhead Motors Edition, and SuperShot [Super HotShot rere]) of RC vehicles. We go over the evolution of w…

Why did Tamiya come out with three piece wheels with their vintage radio control vehicles? Are there any inherent advantages with these more complicated wheel designs compared to the standard one piece wheel? You might be surprised what we uncovered on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.By The RC Deep Dive

Kyosho and Tamiya radio controlled vehicles like cars, trucks, buggies, vans, helicopters, boats, airplanes, etc. have had a unique influence on Japanese culture. Meanwhile, Japanese culture has, in turn, had a unique influence on R/C vehicle culture as well. We take a deep dive into these mutual influences in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…

The rere (re-release) of the Frog and other Tamiya ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis RC cars, buggies, trucks, and vans come with metal sealed bearings for the gearbox. But are these the best choice, or are you better off with Fast Eddy's rubber sealed ball bearings or even plastic bushings? We take a deep dive into this on this episode of the RC Deep…

With default dog-bones, like the ones included in rere (re-release)ORV chassis RC vehicles like the Frog, Brat, Super Beetle, Blackfoot, etc., you need to use the included o-rings for them to fit right. But when you hop-up these drives with the MIP Super Ball Diff and Tamiya UJs (Universal Joints) or the superior Xtra Speed CVD (Constant Velocity D…

Whenever Tamiya makes Subaru Brat 1/10th scale RC car/truck wheels and tires available, they tend to sell out within a week. Why is this? What is creating such a high demand for Tamiya Brat wheels and tires? We take a deep drive into the many reasons this keeps happening in this issue of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

We take a deep drive into which country, province or state, and city that radio controlled vehicles are most popular in each continent of Earth. Why are they most popular here, and what's the difference between these locales?By The RC Deep Dive

Many radio controlled cars, trucks, buggies, and van have a different in the Japanese market vs the rest of the world. However, sometimes when Tamiya has re-released vintage and classic R/C cars, sometimes the Japanese names became the global name. We take a deep dive into which RC vehicles have different names and which reres have changed their Ro…

You hit a big mud puddle at a super fast speed, and it looks epic, but how are you going to get all of the dirt out of the nooks and crannies of your radio controlled car, truck, buggy, or van? We go over what to use and what not to use for maintaining each part of your R/C vehicle in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…

Shock springs come in different colors, lengths, hardnesses, and more, but what does it all mean? We take a deep dive into the world of remote control vehicle (R/C cars, buggies, trucks, vans, etc.) shock springs in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.By The RC Deep Dive

We want your feedback. Please vote yes or no. Do you like this for our new theme song, to go along with the new longer episodes of the RC Deep Dive? We had to adjust the lyrics after feedback said that you, the listeners, would prefer longer episodes instead of the 5 to 10 minute episodes that we had during our first 40 RC Deep Dive podcast episode…

What was the Radio Controlled Car Golden Age and why did we call it that? What years did it range and why? Did it lead to a similarly impressive Silver Age for RC vehicles? We take a deep dive into this and more in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.By The RC Deep Dive

Radio control hobby models often require thread lock, even though many Tamiya reres (re-releases) say they aren't required, yet the original vintage and classic models required it. What is thread lock, when and where should you use it, and which color? We take a deep drive into this and more in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

Ball bearings are usually the first hop-up option that people install in their radio controlled vehicles. But what are the best bearings? Are steel balls or ceramic bearings better for RC cars, trucks, buggies, and vans? Are metal or rubber seals the best in the gearbox and axles? We answer these questions and more in this episode of the RC Deep Di…

The Tamiya FAV (Fast Attack Vehicle) and many SRB (Special Racing Buggy) based Chassis RC cars need CVA (Constant Volume Adjustable) oil shock dampers to reach their full potential. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we teach you multiple ways to get this done right on each RC model.By The RC Deep Dive

What Tamiya Hornet parts can you use to upgrade your 1/10 scale Grasshopper RC Buggy without turning it into a Hornet? Likewise what Rising Fighter and Super Hornet parts can you use to upgrade your Grasshopper II RC car without turning it into either a Rising Fighter or a Super Hornet ? We take a deep drive into these highly recommended hop-ups in…

What is a square setup for RC buggies? Is it better for 4wd buggies like the Super HotShot or 2wd biggies like the Frog? We take a deep dive into this popular tire and wheel setup in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.By The RC Deep Dive

Pinion gears are available in both steel and aluminum. Usually aluminum comes in the kit, and both metal types are available as hop-up options. Steel is harder, heavier, and stronger, but did that always make it a better option than aluminum, or is aluminum sometimes a better option? We take a deep dive into pinions on this episode of the RC Deep D…

The classic Tamiya promo videos for their 1/10th and 1/12th scale radio controlled cars, buggies, trucks, and vans have a special place in the heart of many in the RC vehicle community. Why is that so? Where could these videos be seen? Who narrated them and who created the music for them? We take a deep dive into these questions and now in this epi…

Some RC (radio-controlled) cars oversteer and some understeer. But what do those terms mean? And even now importantly, how can you fix it? We answer all those questions and more in this episode of the RC Deep Dive. Let's Go!By The RC Deep Dive

Your Supershot/Super HotShot came with some beautiful gold wheels and great spiked tires, but are they really the best option off-road or on-road? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive out team looks at the best off-road, on-road, and all-around best wheels, tires, and foam inserts for your 4WD RC buggy, truck, van, or car.…

What was the CPR Unit in radio controlled vehicles? Why did they become so popular and why did they seemingly disappear? How was the receiver and the ESC convinced in these Control Processing Receivers? We take a deep dive into these questions in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.By The RC Deep Dive

Did you know that each part of your radio control vehicle has different heat and cold tolerances? Even different battery types need different temperatures. Whether you use NiCad, NiMH, LiPo, or LiFe RC batteries, we've got the right temperature range to store them in, both in Celsius and Fahrenheit in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…

While Tamiya is known for it's Ready to Build, assembly required RC Model Kits, it does have some pre-built radio controlled vehicles for this age of demanding instant satisfaction and no patients for the build process. We take a deep dive into Tamiya's ready to run, expert built options giving their advantages and disadvantages over build yourself…

LiFe is a battery type popularized by Tamiya in the radio control vehicle world, especially in Japan, and seems to be a middle ground between MiNH and LiPo RC batteries. Is it really even safer and more flexible than MiNHs? Is it really safer and lasts longer than LiPos? Is it worth the Tamiya Tax of purchasing one of their LiFes from them, or is i…

The first RC cars were made in the 1960s. I'm today's episode of the RC Deep Dive, we drive into the highlights and important moments in the last 60 years of radio controlled cars and how not only the technology has evolved, but how the community has changed too.By The RC Deep Dive

Imagine a street with 10-20 radio controlled vehicle and model stores all on one street and many more within walking distance. This is the reality of RC Street in Hong Kong. We take a deep dive into this street and the surrounding RC stores as well in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.By The RC Deep Dive

There was a popular manga called Radicon Boy/Radicon Boy (Wild RC Boy) that was influenced by radio controlled car culture and also was an influencer on RC culture, itself. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive, we dig into the manga and the many buggies, trucks, cars, and vans that took center stage such as the Wild Willis (Wild Willy), Mighty Frog …

We take a deep drive into the mystery of 2 different names for the wildly popular Frog/the Mighty Frog 1/10th scale reason controlled buggy and discover why Japan calls it the Mighty Frog, while the rest of the world calls it, simply, the Frog.By The RC Deep Dive

Since the MIP Super Ball Differential requires the higher torque, lower speed 16t pinion gear, rather than the default 18t or the high-speed 19t pinion gear, does this mean that it's going to be slower? Perhaps not. We take a deep dive into how this must-have Hop-Up upgrade affects your Frog (and other Tamiya OVR Chassis RC Vehicles) with each of t…

Just in time for our 40th episode of the podcast, we just mixed up a new intro/theme song for the RC Deep Dive. Let us know what you think of this mix.By The RC Deep Dive

If you're shocks don't fit perfectly, is it a good idea to mount your dampers upsidedown, or is this a really bad idea for a radio controlled vehicle? We take a deep dive on this question and find out the possible pros and cons of this solution.By The RC Deep Dive

Does your Tamiya Lunchbox 1/22 scale RC Van constantly fall over, especially while turning? This could be because you're CoG (Center of Gravity) is too high. On this episode of the RC Deep Dive, we dive down deep to see the menu ways how you can lower your Lunchbox CoG and make your radio controlled monster truck more stable.…

Who manufacturers third party aftermarket hop-ups for Tamiya and other brands of train controlled vehicles? We take a deep dive into AmPro Engineering, CRP, MiP, OC Racing Hobby Marking, RcAidong, Xpress High Performance RC Products, Xtra Speed, Yeah Racing, and many more in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…

Have you broken your servo saver? How can you prevent that from happening again? Do you want to know what the best servo saver is for your radio controlled vehicle? Do you know the difference between a servo saver and a servo horn? We take a deep dive into all of this in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…

Crashes can lead to broken damper shock towers. But do you need to buy a whole new chassis? We go over the many options available to you in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.By The RC Deep Dive

With Tamiya not having Cera-Grease HG available until August, is Marine Grease a good substitute, or does it contain additives that may damage your gears in your radio controlled vehicle? Join us in our deep dive on this greasy subject in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.By The RC Deep Dive

With a few tweaks on your radio, you can fix most of your steering issues and have a more enjoyable and controlled experience driving your radio controlled vehicles. We teach you how in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.By The RC Deep Dive

Which of the many shock damper oils from Tamiya should be used in the ORV Chassis vehicles like the Lancia Rally, Subaru Brat, the Frog, the Blackfoot, Mud Blaster, Monster Beetle, Midnight Pumpkin, etc.By The RC Deep Dive

I'm the last episode we explained the numbers and colors of a Tamiya's RC Shock Damper Oil. Now we take a deep drive into the right oil for the following Tamiya RC Cars: The Grasshopper, Hornet, GH2, Super Hornet, Super G, Rising Fighter, Mad Bull, and more!By The RC Deep Dive

There's lots of colors and numbers to Tamiya's shock damper oils, but what do they mean and when should they be used? I'm this episode of the RC Deep Dive we review the following choices: Red 200, Orange 300, Yellow 400, Green 500, Blue 600, Purple 700, Pink 800, White 900, & Light Blue 1000.By The RC Deep Dive

What is that cardboard disk? Is it necessary? What is is purpose! Do you need to use it when you upgrade to a different motor? Are there better options than this included motor Mount? We answer these questions and more in this episode of the RC Deep Dive!By The RC Deep Dive

A popular Hop-Up for vintage RC buggies like the Frog, Grasshopper, and Hornet is using Subaru Brat Wheels and tires. Why is this? Is it a good option? And how do you get them to fit your RC cars? We find out on this episode of the RC Deep Dive!By The RC Deep Dive

You pull your trigger and your RC car goes backwards! You make sure your motor is plugged in the right way, but the problem persists. What happened? How can you fix it? We will teach you in this episode of the RC Deep Dive!By The RC Deep Dive

It's not easy, but we have some pro tips on cutting out, sanding, cleaning, masking, and painting your polycarbonate (Lexan) radio controlled vehicle bodies. Safety is job number one in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.By The RC Deep Dive

RC cars have taken the main stage in a number of movies and tv shows, and we review them all in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.By The RC Deep Dive