Best The RC Deep Dive Podcasts (2025)

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

4h 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

1d 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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HOW-TO: Upgrade your Grasshopper with Hornet Parts 16:51

2d 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

2d 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

3d 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

4d 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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Tamiya RC Vehicle Promo Videos 1976-2025 20:20

5d 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

6d 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

7d 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

8d 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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Minimum & Maximum Temperatures for RC Components 14:43

9d 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

10d 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

11d 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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The History of RC Vehicles 8:24

12d 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

13d 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

14d 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

15d 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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Episode 101: The Karnies cut through Standard and Modern 1:01:59

16d 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

16d 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

17d 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

17d 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

18d 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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Aftermarket Third Party Hop-Up Option Makers 6:40

18d ago6:40

6:40

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.…

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Solving Servo Woes 8:00

18d ago8:00

8:00

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.…

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Fixing Broken Shock Towers 9:57

20d ago9:57

9:57

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

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Is Using Marine Grease in RC Cars a Good Idea? 5:52

20d ago5:52

5:52

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

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Easily Fixing RC Steering Issues 7:02

20d ago7:02

7:02

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

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What is the Best Shock Damper Oil for ORV Chassis Based Tamiya RC Vehicles? 6:28

21d ago6:28

6:28

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

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Which Shock Oil is Best for the Grasshopper/Hornet Family of RC Buggies? 8:31

21d ago8:31

8:31

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

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What do Shock Damper Oil Colors and Numbers Mean? 7:05

21d ago7:05

7:05

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

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What is that Cardboard Disk that goes on your 540 Motor? 7:47

22d ago7:47

7:47

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

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Brat Attack! Why those Subaru Brat Wheels & Tires are so popular in RC Buggies 6:03

22d ago6:03

6:03

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

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How to Fix Common Throttle and Transmitter Issues 6:37

22d ago6:37

6:37

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

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Cutting, Sanding, Masking, & Painting Lexan (Polycarbonate) RC Vehicle Bodies 7:50

23d ago7:50

7:50

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

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RC Cars and Trucks in Pop Culture 6:02

23d ago6:02

6:02

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

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The Flysky and DSServos Takeover of RC 6:49

23d ago6:49

6:49

Flysky Radio Transmitters & Receivers and DS Servos (often errantly identified as their distributor, Annimos) have taken over a good chunk of the remote controlled vehicle market in the last decade. We look into why this happened on this episode of the RC Deep Dive.By The RC Deep Dive

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RC Bologna and Standard Deep Dive + a little Modern 1:13:09

24d ago1:13:09

1:13:09

Edgar and Gab take a look at the results of the first Standard RC of the season and share their thoughts on the format as well a little post Breach ban Modern and one cool new deck Gab has had success withBy EdgarMTG and Gab

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Tamiya vs HobbyWing: Which ESC is Best for You? 9:52

24d ago9:52

9:52

Which ESC is best for your RC car? We take a deep dive into ESCs and see what ESC is the best for you, based on your vehicle and motor type.By The RC Deep Dive

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Sticks or Pistol Grips: Which is best for your RC Vehicles? 11:50

24d ago11:50

11:50

In the 1970s and 80s the dual stick radio was king, but the pistol grip controller took over as the popular way to run cars in North America and Japan, with the rest of the world following this trend later on. Why the change and are pistol grips really the superior radio controlled transmitter?By The RC Deep Dive

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The Cera Grease HG Mystery 6:03

24d ago6:03

6:03

[NOTE: this was recorded before May 2025, when the expected date of restock was changed to an August 2025 anticipated restock date on some sites.] Why do the majority of hobby shops and Tamiya itself no longer have any Cera-Grease left in stock? We take a deep dive into this persistent issue. If you are in need of this product, currently Hearns Hob…

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What are the Best Tools to Build your RC Vehicle? You Might be Surprised! 8:40

25d ago8:40

8:40

Many people are surprised that Tamiya RC Model Cars didn't use Phillips Head screws which are made to can out. Instead they use JIS screws which are made not to cam out. Using the wrong tool can strip out your allen wrench, screws, nuts, Allen tool, screwdriver, and nut driver. So let's take a deep dive into the best tools to build your remote cont…

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Do Low Profile Servos Allow you to use Large Batteries in your Hornet, Grasshopper, Rising Fighter, Super Hornet, and Grasshopper II 6:48

25d ago6:48

6:48

Servos are one of the things that make fitting a larger battery into your Hornet and Grasshopper family of Tamiya remote control buggies. But can a low profile servo help you use a bigger battery? We take a deep drive into your battery case and servos in this episode of the RC Deep Dive!By The RC Deep Dive

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Which Cements, Glues, and Solvents to Use on your RC Cars? 9:19

25d ago9:19

9:19

Tamiya and other companies make a lot of different cements, solvents, and glue for your radio controlled vehicle. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive we look at which ones you should use where, and how to use them!By The RC Deep Dive

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A Simple 3-D Printed ORV Trailing Shock Arm Can Save your RC Car! 8:36

26d ago8:36

8:36

The ORV chassis has a weakness, especially in the re-release models that use a shock plastic in the shock arms. This can lead to breakage or knocking the dog-bones out out the rear wheels. This simple piece of plastic can help prevent these two run-ending problems. We take a deep drive into why and how to install them on your Frog, Brat, or other O…

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What are the Top 10 Selling RC Vehicles of all Time? 5:31

26d ago5:31

5:31

What remote controlled vehicle is the best selling one of all time? Is it the Frog, the Hornet, the Blackfoot, the Lunchbox, the HotShot, or the Grasshopper? We will go over the ten most popular RC cars and what sold the most over the last 50+ years. The rankings may surprise you!By The RC Deep Dive

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Who do the Grasshopper & GH2 Require Different Pinion Gears when Upgrading to a 540 Motor? 5:58

26d ago5:58

5:58

Famously the Grasshopper and Grasshopper II require a Lunchbox pinion gear when upgrading to a 380 Sport Tuned Motor. However, while the original Grasshopper uses this same pinion gear when upgrading to a 540 motor, the Grasshopper 2 requires the Frog's 18t pinion gear instead. Why? And is this related to last episode's issue where the grub/setscre…

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What Causes Grubscrew Issues in the Grasshopper 2 with a 380 Sport Tuned Motor? 6:57

27d ago6:57

6:57

The Grasshopper II (GH2) likes to kick out grubscrews from that required Lunchbox pinion gear when upgrading the stock silver can 380 motor to a speedy 380 sport tuned motor. But why? The original Grasshopper (GH1) doesn't have this have issue. We dig into why this happens and possible fixes beyond threadlock.…

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The Elusive Super G Tamiya RC Buggies 8:29

27d ago8:29

8:29

What are the Tamiya Super G RC Buggies and what made them so special? How can we use the modern re-release of the Grasshopper II and Tamiya's it third party aftermarket Hop-Up options to recreate this super-popular limited edition classic RC buggy? We'll find out today in the RC Deep Dive!By The RC Deep Dive

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Let's Get into Traxxas! 8:41

27d ago8:41

8:41

Tamiya was the king of RC, making kits that need to be built, until a new company from McKinney, Texas, USA came up with a whole new kind of RC car. These super-fast, aerodynamic, unrealistic, non-detailed, RTR (ready to run) took the RC world by storm, especially with children and became a huge brand. Traxxas was very much against 3rd party hop-up…

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Who Really Owns your Local Hobby Shop and RC Car Brands? 4:42

28d ago4:42

4:42

Horizon Hobbies had been accused by some of being a monopoly after owning at least 23 different hobby brands. But are they really? And how did they come to own so much of the RC hobby world? Likewise, with AMain buying Hobby Town, we compare and contrast each company's philosophies and strategies to take over the radio controlled hobby, looking loo…

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