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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
Steel vs. Aluminum Pinion Gears: Does it Really Matter?
Episode 54
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…
1 year, 4 months ago
Tamiya R/C Model Vehicle Promo Videos 1976-2025
Episode 53
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 …
1 year, 4 months ago
What is Understeer & Oversteer, and How Do You Fix It?
Episode 52
Some R/C (radio-controlled) cars oversteer and some understeer. But what do those terms mean? And even now importantly, how can you fix it? We answer…
1 year, 4 months ago
What is the Best Wheel and Tire Choice for your 4WD RC Cars?
Episode 51
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…
1 year, 4 months ago
What was the CPR Unit in RC Vehicles?
Episode 50
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…
1 year, 4 months ago
Minimum & Maximum Temperatures for RC Components
Episode 49
Did you know that each part of your radio control vehicle has different heat and cold tolerances? Even different battery types need different tempera…
1 year, 5 months ago
What are RTR, XB, & XSA RC Vehicles?
Episode 48
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…
1 year, 5 months ago