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The RC Deep Dive

Welcome to The RC Deep Dive podcast, your daily masterclass in the world of Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicles in under 30 minutes. This is the ultimate anti-fluff resource for Tamiya RC builders, bashers, crawlers, collectors, drifters, racers, and speed runners. We publish a new, concise episode every day, focusing on the vintage, classic, and rere (re-release) models that have defined the radio control hobby. We go beyond the RC hobby workbench. One day we"re detailing HOW-TO guides for

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All Episodes

31:31

HOW-TO: Upgrade to Oil Filled Shocks on the FAV & SRB...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/23

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.

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16:51

HOW-TO: Upgrade your Grasshopper with Hornet Parts

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/22

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 this episode of the RC Deep Dive.

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18:38

What is a Square Set Up?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/21

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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17:28

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

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/20

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 Dive.

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20:20

Tamiya RC Vehicle Promo Videos 1976-2025

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/19

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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29:26

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

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/18

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!

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21:12

What is the Best Wheel and Tire Choice for your 4WD...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/17

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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15:40

What was the CPR Unit in RC Vehicles?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/16

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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14:43

Minimum & Maximum Temperatures for RC Components

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/15

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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09:49

What are RTR, XB, & XSA RC Vehicles?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/14

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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05:50

What are LiFe Batteries and are they Worth the Tamiya...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/13

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 it better to buy from the third party aftermarket instead?

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08:24

The History of RC Vehicles

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/12

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.

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08:02

RC Street in Hong Kong

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/11

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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05:37

RC Boy: The Radio Controlled Vehicle Manga

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/10

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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04:56

Why is the Tamiya Frog Called The Mighty Frog in Japan?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/09

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.

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06:21

Is a Frog with a MIP Super Ball Diff Slower?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/08

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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00:51

The RC Deep Dive Podcast Theme/Intro song

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/07

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.

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05:27

Upside Down Shock Dampers?

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/07

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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07:14

Lowering the CoG on the Lunchbox & other RC Monster...

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/06

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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06:40

Aftermarket Third Party Hop-Up Option Makers

The RC Deep Dive ·

2025/05/06

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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