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What R/C Cars Have Different Names in Japan vs the RotW?
Episode 66
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…
1 year, 4 months ago
HOW-TO: Clean and Maintain Your RC Vehicles
Episode 63
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…
1 year, 4 months ago
Shock Spring Sizes & Colors: What Does it All Mean?
Episode 62
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 contro…
1 year, 4 months ago
Our Potential New Theme Song
Episode 61
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? …
1 year, 4 months ago
What was the R/C Model Vehicle Golden Age?
Episode 60
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 Silv…
1 year, 4 months ago
Red vs. Blue vs. Green vs. Orange Thread Lock in R/C Cars
Episode 59
Radio control hobby models often require thread lock, even though many Tamiya reres (re-releases) say they aren't required, while the original vintag…
1 year, 4 months ago
Why are Ball Bearings an Essential Hop-Up and Which Bearings are Best in RC Cars?
Episode 58
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 b…
1 year, 4 months ago
HOW-TO: Upgrade to Oil Filled Shocks on the FAV & SRB Chassis RC Buggies
Episode 57
The Tamiya FAV (Fast Attack Vehicle) and many SRB (Special Racing Buggy) based Chassis RC cars need CVA (Constant Volume Adjustable) oil shock damper…
1 year, 4 months ago
HOW-TO: Upgrade your Grasshopper with Hornet Parts
Episode 56
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 a…
1 year, 4 months ago
What is a Square Set Up?
Episode 55
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 thi…
1 year, 4 months ago