Best RC Deep Dive Podcasts (2025)

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HOW-TO: Identify Causes and Fix Rear Axle Slop 8:31

7h ago8:31

8:31

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

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The T-Tool: The Iconic 4-Way or Cross Box Wrench History 15:20

1d ago15:20

15:20

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.…

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Are CVDs Necessary in the HotShot Family of RC Cars? 6:44

2d ago6:44

6:44

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.…

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What is Binding and How to Fix it? 6:31

2d ago6:31

6:31

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

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Pacers STUN OKC in Game 1! Tyrese Halliburton Is HIM 🔥 Knicks FIRE Tom Thibodeau! What’s Next for New York? 🍎 1:08:02

3d ago1:08:02

1:08:02

🎙️ Friday Night Live: Pacers Stun OKC | Knicks Fire Thibodeau | Rodgers to Steelers Date: June 6, 2025 | Host: DDubbz On this special Friday night edition, the Sports Chasers crew breaks down: 🏀 The Indiana Pacers' gritty Game 1 win over OKC & Tyrese Halliburton’s rise ❌ Why Coach Daigneault’s rotation change backfired on the Thunder 🧨 Knicks part …

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Special Guest PT Winner Dave Rood 48:34

3d ago48:34

48:34

EdgarMTG and Gab are joined by Dave Rood, Gab's old teammate with whom he won the Atlanta Team Pro Tour back in 2006 and who recently qualified for back to back Pro ToursBy EdgarMTG and Gab

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The Evolution of RC Car Wheel Connectors 7:11

3d ago7:11

7:11

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…

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Is the Vintage 3-Piece Wheel Actually Superior? 6:03

4d ago6:03

6:03

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

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RC Cars and their Place in Japanese Culture 20:29

5d ago20:29

20:29

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.…

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ORV Gearbox Bearings: Tamiya Metal or Fast Eddy Rubber Seals? 13:26

6d ago13:26

13:26

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…

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🏀 Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals Preview | 🚨 Knicks Playoff Fallout 2:02:43

7d ago2:02:43

2:02:43

🎧 Sports Chasers Podcast: Monday Night Weekend Rewind – June 2, 2025 This episode is packed with hot takes and real sports insights: • Saquon Barkley graces the Madden 26 cover—will the curse strike again? • Stefan Diggs returns to Patriots OTAs after his viral off-field moment • Colorado Rockies spiral to one of the worst MLB records in history • …

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Are O-Rings Needed in CVDs and UJs? 15:21

7d ago15:21

15:21

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…

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Why Tamiya Subaru Brat Wheels and Tires Instantly Sellout! 14:02

8d ago14:02

14:02

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.…

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Where are RC Vehicles Most Popular? 20:18

9d ago20:18

20:18

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

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What RC Cars Have Different Names in Japan vs the RotW? 13:34

10d ago13:34

13:34

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…

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SGA's Takeover & Haliburton’s Rise: NBA Playoffs Deep Dive 2:01:30

11d ago2:01:30

2:01:30

Welcome to Episode 273 of the Sports Chasers Podcast – Thursday Night LIVE (May 29, 2025)! 🎙️ Tonight, we go coast-to-coast across all major leagues: 🏀 NBA Playoffs: New stars rise! SGA and Haliburton are shining. We dissect OKC’s lockdown defense and whether smaller markets can change the league’s narrative. 🏈 College Football Playoff Overhaul: St…

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How to Clean and Maintain Your RC Vehicles 34:42

11d ago34:42

34:42

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.…

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Shock Spring Sizes & Colors: What Does it All Mean? 21:53

12d ago21:53

21:53

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

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Our Potential New Theme Song 0:48

13d ago0:48

0:48

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…

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How Game Time Watches Went from DIY to NFL Deals – Adam Pennington 47:05

14d ago47:05

47:05

In this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast – Interview Sessions, host Kevin L. Warren sits down with Adam Pennington, the creative force behind Game Time Watches. From manually programming team schedules into watch chips to landing licensing deals with the NFL, MLB, NHL, WWE, and NASCAR, Adam shares the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, sp…

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What was the RC Vehicle Golden Age? 17:15

15d ago17:15

17:15

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

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Red vs. Blue vs. Green vs. Orange Thread Lock in RC Cars 14:38

15d ago14:38

14:38

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.…

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Why are Ball Bearings an Essential Hop-Up and Which Bearings are Best in RC Cars? 26:51

16d ago26:51

26:51

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…

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HOW-TO: Upgrade to Oil Filled Shocks on the FAV & SRB Chassis RC Buggies 31:31

17d ago31:31

31:31

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

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Knicks COLLAPSE, NFL Tush Push Debate & NHL Mayhem 1:55:29

17d ago1:55:29

1:55:29

' In this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast, recorded LIVE on May 22, 2025, the crew unpacks a wild week in sports! Topics include: Knicks Game 1 collapse vs Pacers 🏀 NFL Tush Push debate & playoff seeding overhaul 🏈 NHL Playoff breakdown: Leafs & Hurricanes melt down 🏒 MLB rivalry week & Power Rankings 📊 WNBA rising stars 🌟 🎧 PLUS: A preview o…

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HOW-TO: Upgrade your Grasshopper with Hornet Parts 16:51

18d ago16:51

16:51

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…

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What is Edgar gonna play in his RC? 1:01:14

18d ago1:01:14

1:01:14

EdgarMTG and Gab discuss Standard and Edgar shares his thoughts only a couple days before he has to submit his decklist for the Canadian Regional Championship + a little Modern update with Gab before this weekend's Modern Showcase Challenge on MTGOBy EdgarMTG and Gab

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What is a Square Set Up? 18:38

19d ago18:38

18:38

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

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Steel vs. Aluminum Pinion Gears: Does it Really Matter? 17:28

20d ago17:28

17:28

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…

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Clark vs. Reese🔥: Real Rivalry or Media Creation? | WNBA Drama! 1:42:53

21d ago1:42:53

1:42:53

Rewind LIVE Monday Night! On this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast, the crew goes full throttle: Brock Purdy’s $265M Deal 🏈 The NFL’s playoff reseeding proposal & “tush push” ban MLB Rivalry Week ⚾ Brandon Hyde’s firing in Baltimore Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese’s media-fueled rivalry 🏀 Knicks, Thunder, Pacers + NBA playoff updates Preakness Sta…

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Tamiya RC Vehicle Promo Videos 1976-2025 20:20

21d ago20:20

20:20

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…

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What is Understeer & Oversteer, and How Do You Fix It? 29:26

22d ago29:26

29:26

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

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What is the Best Wheel and Tire Choice for your 4WD RC Cars? 21:12

23d ago21:12

21:12

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.…

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What was the CPR Unit in RC Vehicles? 15:40

24d ago15:40

15:40

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

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The Pete Rose Dilemma & MLB’s Integrity Crisis 1:36:41

25d ago1:36:41

1:36:41

🎙️ Sports Chasers Podcast – Episode 271 Broadcast Date: May 15, 2025 This week, the crew dives into a fiery lineup of sports stories and debates: ⚾ Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson reinstated in MLB record books 🏈 NFL drops its 2025 schedule — Netflix games, international expansion, and prime-time Dallas Cowboys 🏀 Draymond Green fined for integri…

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🔥 2025 WNBA Season Preview: Full Team-by-Team Breakdown & Bold Predictions! 2:00:47

25d ago2:00:47

2:00:47

🔥 This week on the Sports Chasers Podcast: It’s our exclusive 2025 WNBA Season Preview — an all-in deep dive into the teams, stars, rookies, and storylines you NEED to know before the season tips off! 👑 Will the Liberty repeat? 🔥 Will Caitlin Clark elevate Indiana? 🌪️ Is Paige Bueckers ready to run the league? 🛡️ Are the Lynx built for a title? Joi…

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Minimum & Maximum Temperatures for RC Components 14:43

25d ago14:43

14:43

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.…

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What are RTR, XB, & XSA RC Vehicles? 9:49

26d ago9:49

9:49

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…

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What are LiFe Batteries and are they Worth the Tamiya Tax? 5:50

27d ago5:50

5:50

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…

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Mavs Shock NBA Draft Lottery+ Barkley's ESPN Feud Explodes 1:26:28

28d ago1:26:28

1:26:28

🎧 Sports Chasers Podcast – Monday Night Weekend Rewind | May 12, 2025 Join the crew as they tackle: 🗓️ The NFL's 2025 Schedule Release — who has it toughest? (👀 Giants…) 🏀 NBA Draft Lottery chaos — Mavericks shock the world! 🎙️ Charles Barkley calls out ESPN 🧨 🔥 Michael Jordan returns to NBA broadcasting ⚾ The Colorado Rockies fire their manager — …

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The History of RC Vehicles 8:24

29d ago8:24

8:24

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

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RC Street in Hong Kong 8:02

29d ago8:02

8:02

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

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RC Boy: The Radio Controlled Vehicle Manga 5:37

1M ago5:37

5:37

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 …

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Why is the Tamiya Frog Called The Mighty Frog in Japan? 4:56

1M ago4:56

4:56

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

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Knicks SHOCK Celtics Again! NBA Playoff Analysis & Full Breakdown 🏀🔥 1:56:07

1M ago1:56:07

1:56:07

In this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast – Thursday Night LIVE, we unpack the BIGGEST stories in sports: • The Knicks’ wild playoff comeback vs the Celtics 🔥 • Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton — what's next? 🧢 • Manny Pacquiao returns to boxing at 46 — smart move or disaster? 🥊 • NCAA’s NIL confusion — is government regulation coming? 💼 • NH…

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Episode 101: The Karnies cut through Standard and Modern 1:01:59

1M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:10 Standard 36:35 Modern You can follow us on Twitter @Mengu09 , @mtgbentcard , @JavierDmagic You can support us at : https://www.patreon.com/karnies You can check out Andrea Mengucci content on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndreaMengucci1 Twitch: twitch.tv/andreamengucci Channelfireball.com Support buying from TCGP…

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Is a Frog with a MIP Super Ball Diff Slower? 6:21

1M ago6:21

6:21

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…

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The RC Deep Dive Podcast Theme/Intro song 0:51

1M ago0:51

0:51

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

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Upside Down Shock Dampers? 5:27

1M ago5:27

5:27

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

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Lowering the CoG on the Lunchbox & other RC Monster Trucks 7:14

1M ago7:14

7:14

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.…

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