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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedR/C hobby grade CA (cyanoacrylate) glue or super glue has been the standard adhesive for tires to seal to modern one-piece wheels. However, recently, in the vintage radio controlled model vehicle hobbyist community, another tire to wheel sealant as begun to gain popularity, clear silicon sealant. We compare and contrast these two tire sealing adhesives in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAluminum steering knuckles are often considered a must-have first hop-up for the vintage and rere (re-release) HotShot Family of R/C buggies (HotShot, HotShot II, SuperShot, Boomerang, Bigwig, Super Sabre, HotShot 2 Blockhead Motors Edition, Super HotShot). We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of this hop-up in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedTamiya's PS spray paints are for Lexan (polycarbonate) radio control vehicle body shells. However, with Pearl paints being a more transparent paint, should it always be the first layer applied, it can it be a clear coat over the decals on the outside of the R/C model body? We open up the oyster of knowledge and see how to make your RC car shine like a pearl in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedTamiya Gear Diff Putty for differential gears has a specific prescribed use, but the community has found a way to use it in vintage, classic, and rere (re-release) radio controlled models. So how do you use it? We take a deep dive into R/C car differentials and how to lubricate and pack them in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedTamiya paints have a variety of white and yellow colors that can be used when painting R/C model headlights. We take a deep dive into the best hues to use, based on your radio controlled vehicle model, and which type of paint to use for each faux headlamp bases, cups, and covers in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Tamiya has a number of R/C model vehicle cleaners, but not all of them are exactly what they seem. We take a deep dive into Tamiya's RC Cleaner Spray and Polycarbonate Body Cleaner, going over the ways to use them and where not to use them on your radio controlled models, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…
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The Frog, whether the vintage radio controlled model or the rere (re-release), is a classic Tamiya R/C Buggy, but one not without inherent flaws. We take a deep dive into the 10 best hop-ups that will get your Frog hopping better, ranking them from essential to nice to have, including multiple upgrade paths to improve the problematic gearbox issues in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe HobbyWing 1060 Quicrun ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) has become the default speed controller for many R/C hobbyists, and is even included in many Tamiya radio controlled model kits. However, the on/off switch on these ESCs doesn't fit in the spot made for the power switch in a Tamiya chassis. We take a deep dive into multiple ways to fix this in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the RC Deep Dive we dig deep into the world of R/C fasteners and drivers. Which is more important in an radio control vehicle: Strength or Weight? We compare and contrast aluminum, titanium, and a wide variety of steel screws, testing to see which is the best type of screw to use in the assembly of your radio controlled cars, trucks, buggies, and vans.…
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1 Can Washers Fix Axial and Radial Play on Axles Near R/C Bearings? 6:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedCan simple M4 washers act as shims to fix axial and radial play where your axle ball bearings are installed in your radio controlled vehicles? We take a deep dive into the use of washer shims on the axles alongside the sealed ball bearings, discussing both advantages and disadvantages in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDifferent differentials require differing diff oils. Which diff oil is right for you? What do the differing colors mean? What's the right viscosity for your differential gears in your remote controlled model car, buggy, truck, or van? We take a deep drive into Tamiya and other diff oils on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIt used to be that you just put your tires on your R/C wheels with no further thought. However today's modern tires often require meticulous preparation, glueing, venting, and balancing of the tires. We take a deep dive into how to do these necessary steps in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedTamiya offers a color of paint that they call "Lavender", TS-37. However it is not anywhere near what people generally consider a lavender shade of violet or purple. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast, we take a deep dive into this red-violet hued spray paint for Tamiya's R/C and their other models and why Tamiya named it lavender.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe Tamiya FGH (Frog, Grasshopper, & Hornet) radio controlled buggies were super popular in the early 1980s, but somehow, they have stood the test of time and remained iconic, revered, much-loved R/C cars for over 40 years. Why? We take a deep dive into the alphabet, stopping at F, G, & H to explain this timeless phenomenon in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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How do you remove decals from your radio controlled car, truck, buggy, or van? It's different depending on your body type, but there are still small steps to take along the way, no matter your body shell type. We dig in deep on decal removal on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast!
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Did you know that you can hack your radio controlled car, truck, buggy, van, boat, airplane, and helicopter? Specifically your Flysky branded transmitter, upgrading to a fan-created upgraded firmware that makes your RC transmitter way more powerful with a multitude of new features and the ability to control even more RC vehicles. We dig into this DIY hack in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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How did the design thinking of Tamiya change for their radio controlled buggies throughout the early vintage RC car period of their first 100 R/C model vehicles? We take a deep dive into Tamiya's design philosophy spanning from the late 1970s to the early 1990s in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThere are radio controlled car racing tracks all over the world, but which ones are the best for fans of racing vintage, classic , and rere (re-release) RC buggies, trucks, vans, and cars? Why are these places such havens for the vintage RC vehicle builder, collector, basher, and racer? We take a deep drive into this on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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1 What to do About the Extra-Long Frog Body Mounts 7:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe Frog's rear body mount screws are longer than the holes in the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis. This means that the threads of these 2 screws are exposed. So what are the solutions to cover these screen threads? We take a deep dive into the many options available in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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What is camber wear and positive or negative camber? What is caster and toe? How does it affect tires and handling? How do you diagnose and fix camber issues? Find it this and more in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.
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1 Best Foam Inserts for Hornet Large Diameter Wheels 6:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHornet Large Diameter wheels are a popular choice for the Grasshopper II, Super Hornet, and Rising Fighter, among other Tamiya radio controlled model buggies. There are 2 types of tires recommended by Tamiya for this 1.9" wheel, but they both require tire foams which aren't included or available from Tamiya. So which ones should you buy? We take a deep dive into these details in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe Grasshopper II and Super Hornet radio controlled buggies famously have 1.9" Wheels rather than the standard 1.5" Wheels of earlier vintage Tamiya R/C models like the original GH2 or Hornet. So how do you give these iconic buggies a square set-up and keep an appropriate ground clearance? We take a deep drive into the details of how to get this iconic baja buggy look on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe Pro-Line and CRP iconic dyeable white nylon bumper hop-ups for the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) R/C models not only improved the look of the Tamiya Frog (and sometimes the Subaru BRAT or Blackfoot) but also made for a better running radio controlled vehicle. How is this possible? We take a deep dive into the function and fashion of this popular mod in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn the Golden Age of RC, Tamiya famously won the German national R/C buggy championship in a race where most of the cars that qualified for the finals were one model, the Frog. However since then, Tamiya radio controlled model vehicles have won many national and international races. We take a deep drive into all of them in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…
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1 The Importance of Getting the Frog's Front Arms Right 7:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe Frog's distinctive double wishbone-type suspension assembly's durable steel radius arms joint serves as a crucial pivot and a primary locus for alignment that influences the front suspension's caster angle which must be assembled perfectly at 90° and kept square to prevent disaster. But why? We take a deep drive into the front arms of the Tamiya Frog in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…
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1 HOW-TO: Identify Causes and Fix Rear Axle Slop 8:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn 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.
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1 The T-Tool: The Iconic 4-Way or Cross Box Wrench History 15:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe 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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1 Are CVDs Necessary in the HotShot Family of RC Cars? 6:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe 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 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.
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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 wheel connectors from Tamiya from the beginning of the R/C Golden Age through the introduction of 4wd RC cars, trucks, and buggies.…
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1 Is the Vintage 3-Piece Wheel Actually Superior? 6:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhy 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.
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1 RC Cars and their Place in Japanese Culture 20:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedKyosho 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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1 ORV Gearbox Bearings: Tamiya Metal or Fast Eddy Rubber Seals? 13:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe 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 Dive podcast.…
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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 Driveshafts) do you need to use these little black donuts? Why or why not? We take a deep dive into this on this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…
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1 Why Tamiya Subaru Brat Wheels and Tires Instantly Sellout! 14:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhenever 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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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?
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1 What RC Cars Have Different Names in Japan vs the RotW? 13:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMany 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 RotW names to the JDM names.…
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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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1 Shock Spring Sizes & Colors: What Does it All Mean? 21:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedShock 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.
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 episodes.…
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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.
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1 Red vs. Blue vs. Green vs. Orange Thread Lock in RC Cars 14:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedRadio 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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1 Why are Ball Bearings an Essential Hop-Up and Which Bearings are Best in RC Cars? 26:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBall 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 Dive.…
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1 HOW-TO: Upgrade to Oil Filled Shocks on the FAV & SRB Chassis RC Buggies 31:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe 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.
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1 HOW-TO: Upgrade your Grasshopper with Hornet Parts 16:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat 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 this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…
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.
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1 Steel vs. Aluminum Pinion Gears: Does it Really Matter? 17:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedPinion 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 Dive.…
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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 episode of the RC Deep Dive.…
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1 What is Understeer & Oversteer, and How Do You Fix It? 29:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSome 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!
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1 What is the Best Wheel and Tire Choice for your 4WD RC Cars? 21:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedYour 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 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.
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1 Minimum & Maximum Temperatures for RC Components 14:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDid 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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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 models.…
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1 What are LiFe Batteries and are they Worth the Tamiya Tax? 5:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLiFe 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 it better to buy from the third party aftermarket instead?…
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.
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.
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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 (The Frog), the Dragon series, and more!…
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1 Why is the Tamiya Frog Called The Mighty Frog in Japan? 4:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe 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.
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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 the most popular 540 motors.…
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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.
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.
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1 Lowering the CoG on the Lunchbox & other RC Monster Trucks 7:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDoes 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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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.
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1 Is Using Marine Grease in RC Cars a Good Idea? 5:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWith 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.
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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.
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1 What is the Best Shock Damper Oil for ORV Chassis Based Tamiya RC Vehicles? 6:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhich 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.
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1 Which Shock Oil is Best for the Grasshopper/Hornet Family of RC Buggies? 8:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI'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!
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1 What do Shock Damper Oil Colors and Numbers Mean? 7:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThere'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.
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1 What is that Cardboard Disk that goes on your 540 Motor? 7:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat 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!
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1 Brat Attack! Why those Subaru Brat Wheels & Tires are so popular in RC Buggies 6:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA 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!
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1 How to Fix Common Throttle and Transmitter Issues 6:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedYou 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!
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1 Cutting, Sanding, Masking, & Painting Lexan (Polycarbonate) RC Vehicle Bodies 7:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIt'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.
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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.
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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.
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1 Tamiya vs HobbyWing: Which ESC is Best for You? 9:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhich 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.
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1 Sticks or Pistol Grips: Which is best for your RC Vehicles? 11:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn 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?
[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 Hobbies had plenty in stock and will ship it anywhere in the world!…
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1 What are the Best Tools to Build your RC Vehicle? You Might be Surprised! 8:40
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMany 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 controlled vehicles!…
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1 Do Low Profile Servos Allow you to use Large Batteries in your Hornet, Grasshopper, Rising Fighter, Super Hornet, and Grasshopper II 6:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedServos 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!
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1 Which Cements, Glues, and Solvents to Use on your RC Cars? 9:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedTamiya 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!
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1 A Simple 3-D Printed ORV Trailing Shock Arm Can Save your RC Car! 8:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe 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 ORV chassis RC vehicle.…
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1 What are the Top 10 Selling RC Vehicles of all Time? 5:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat 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!
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1 What Causes Grubscrew Issues in the Grasshopper 2 with a 380 Sport Tuned Motor? 6:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe 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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