Best The RC Deep Dive Podcasts (2025)

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Why Tamiya Subaru Brat Wheels and Tires Instantly Sellout! 14:02

23m ago14:02

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Whenever 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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Where are RC Vehicles Most Popular? 20:18

2h ago20:18

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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?By The RC Deep Dive

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What RC Cars Have Different Names in Japan vs the RotW? 13:34

23h ago13:34

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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 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 Ro…

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SGA's Takeover & Haliburton’s Rise: NBA Playoffs Deep Dive 2:01:30

1d ago2:01:30

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Welcome to Episode 273 of the Sports Chasers Podcast – Thursday Night LIVE (May 29, 2025)! 🎙️ Tonight, we go coast-to-coast across all major leagues: 🏀 NBA Playoffs: New stars rise! SGA and Haliburton are shining. We dissect OKC’s lockdown defense and whether smaller markets can change the league’s narrative. 🏈 College Football Playoff Overhaul: St…

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How to Clean and Maintain Your RC Vehicles 34:42

2d ago34:42

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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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Shock Spring Sizes & Colors: What Does it All Mean? 21:53

3d ago21:53

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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 control vehicle (R/C cars, buggies, trucks, vans, etc.) shock springs in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.By The RC Deep Dive

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Our Potential New Theme Song 0:48

4d ago0:48

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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 episode…

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How Game Time Watches Went from DIY to NFL Deals – Adam Pennington 47:05

5d ago47:05

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In this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast – Interview Sessions, host Kevin L. Warren sits down with Adam Pennington, the creative force behind Game Time Watches. From manually programming team schedules into watch chips to landing licensing deals with the NFL, MLB, NHL, WWE, and NASCAR, Adam shares the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, sp…

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What was the RC Vehicle Golden Age? 17:15

5d ago17:15

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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.By The RC Deep Dive

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Red vs. Blue vs. Green vs. Orange Thread Lock in RC Cars 14:38

6d ago14:38

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

7d ago26:51

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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

8d ago31:31

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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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Knicks COLLAPSE, NFL Tush Push Debate & NHL Mayhem 1:55:29

8d ago1:55:29

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' In this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast, recorded LIVE on May 22, 2025, the crew unpacks a wild week in sports! Topics include: Knicks Game 1 collapse vs Pacers 🏀 NFL Tush Push debate & playoff seeding overhaul 🏈 NHL Playoff breakdown: Leafs & Hurricanes melt down 🏒 MLB rivalry week & Power Rankings 📊 WNBA rising stars 🌟 🎧 PLUS: A preview o…

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

9d ago16:51

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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

9d ago1:01:14

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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

10d ago18:38

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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

11d ago17:28

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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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Clark vs. Reese🔥: Real Rivalry or Media Creation? | WNBA Drama! 1:42:53

11d ago1:42:53

1:42:53

Rewind LIVE Monday Night! On this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast, the crew goes full throttle: Brock Purdy’s $265M Deal 🏈 The NFL’s playoff reseeding proposal & “tush push” ban MLB Rivalry Week ⚾ Brandon Hyde’s firing in Baltimore Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese’s media-fueled rivalry 🏀 Knicks, Thunder, Pacers + NBA playoff updates Preakness Sta…

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Tamiya RC Vehicle Promo Videos 1976-2025 20:20

12d ago20:20

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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 epi…

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What is Understeer & Oversteer, and How Do You Fix It? 29:26

13d ago29:26

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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

14d ago21:12

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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

15d ago15:40

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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.By The RC Deep Dive

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The Pete Rose Dilemma & MLB’s Integrity Crisis 1:36:41

15d ago1:36:41

1:36:41

🎙️ Sports Chasers Podcast – Episode 271 Broadcast Date: May 15, 2025 This week, the crew dives into a fiery lineup of sports stories and debates: ⚾ Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson reinstated in MLB record books 🏈 NFL drops its 2025 schedule — Netflix games, international expansion, and prime-time Dallas Cowboys 🏀 Draymond Green fined for integri…

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🔥 2025 WNBA Season Preview: Full Team-by-Team Breakdown & Bold Predictions! 2:00:47

16d ago2:00:47

2:00:47

🔥 This week on the Sports Chasers Podcast: It’s our exclusive 2025 WNBA Season Preview — an all-in deep dive into the teams, stars, rookies, and storylines you NEED to know before the season tips off! 👑 Will the Liberty repeat? 🔥 Will Caitlin Clark elevate Indiana? 🌪️ Is Paige Bueckers ready to run the league? 🛡️ Are the Lynx built for a title? Joi…

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Minimum & Maximum Temperatures for RC Components 14:43

16d ago14:43

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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

18d ago9:49

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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…

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What are LiFe Batteries and are they Worth the Tamiya Tax? 5:50

18d 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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Mavs Shock NBA Draft Lottery+ Barkley's ESPN Feud Explodes 1:26:28

18d ago1:26:28

1:26:28

🎧 Sports Chasers Podcast – Monday Night Weekend Rewind | May 12, 2025 Join the crew as they tackle: 🗓️ The NFL's 2025 Schedule Release — who has it toughest? (👀 Giants…) 🏀 NBA Draft Lottery chaos — Mavericks shock the world! 🎙️ Charles Barkley calls out ESPN 🧨 🔥 Michael Jordan returns to NBA broadcasting ⚾ The Colorado Rockies fire their manager — …

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The History of RC Vehicles 8:24

20d ago8:24

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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

20d ago8:02

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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

21d 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

22d 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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Knicks SHOCK Celtics Again! NBA Playoff Analysis & Full Breakdown 🏀🔥 1:56:07

22d ago1:56:07

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In this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast – Thursday Night LIVE, we unpack the BIGGEST stories in sports: • The Knicks’ wild playoff comeback vs the Celtics 🔥 • Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton — what's next? 🧢 • Manny Pacquiao returns to boxing at 46 — smart move or disaster? 🥊 • NCAA’s NIL confusion — is government regulation coming? 💼 • NH…

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

23d 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

23d ago6:21

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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 t…

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The RC Deep Dive Podcast Theme/Intro song 0:51

24d ago0:51

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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.By The RC Deep Dive

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Upside Down Shock Dampers? 5:27

24d ago5:27

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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

25d 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

25d ago6:40

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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.…

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Solving Servo Woes 8:00

25d ago8:00

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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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NBA Playoff DRAMA + MLB Power Rankings Update | NHL Overtime CRAZY 1:31:29

25d ago1:31:29

1:31:29

NBA Playoff DRAMA + MLB Power Rankings Update | NHL Overtime CRAZY On this week’s Monday Night Weekend Rewind, the Sports Chasers Podcast dissects the NFL’s biggest headline: Justin Tucker’s release. Was it performance-based, or something deeper? We also discuss Aaron Rodgers possibly influencing the Steelers’ draft plans, preview the upcoming WNBA…

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Fixing Broken Shock Towers 9:57

27d ago9:57

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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

27d ago5:52

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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

27d ago7:02

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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.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

28d ago6:28

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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

28d 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

28d ago7:05

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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

29d ago7:47

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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

29d ago6:03

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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

29d ago6:37

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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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