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The RC Deep Dive

RC Deep Dive
Tamiya
Tamiya Frog
RC Hobby
RC Cars
Radio-Controlled Vehicles
RC Vehicles
Tamiya Grasshopper
Tamiya Corporation
RC Racing
Traxxas
Tamiya Hornet
R/C Model Vehicles
Polycarbonate
Kyosho
Lexan
Brushless Motors
Nissan King Cab
Toyota Hilux Monster Racer
Tamiya Porsche 934 Turbo RSR
RC Buggies

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 ... more

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Have you ever been racing, bashing, drifting, or speed running your radio-controlled car, buggy, truck, van, jeep, or bus and have an axle nut come flying off and then your wheel and tire assembly follows suit? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive pod... more

Hudy is known for it's ultra high quality tools, greases, parts, and lubricants. What drove it's founder to such intense standards and are their products worth the cost to get such precise sigma performance levels of perfection? In this episode of th... more

Vintage and rere (re-release) Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicles were designed for the older, longer whip antennae. So when installing a modern 2.4 Ghz radio receiver in your R/C car, truck, buggy, bus, van, jeep, or tank, how should you install ... more

Some Tamiya R/C cars, buggies, trucks, vans, jeeps, busses, and tanks come with shrink wrap and some do not. The same is true of ESCs (Electronic Speed Controllers). Why this disparity? We unwrap these dual mysteries of the radio-controlled model veh... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • A daily dose of RC knowledge in bite sized chunks. Essential for newbies to the RC hobby and refreshers and new discoveries for us old guys who have been in the hobby for 40+ years.

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Which Oil Should be Used in Buggy Aeration Oil-Filled Dampers on the ORV Chassis?
Q: But the stock Tamiya Frog, it has, well, basically undamped front suspension. What's the impact of that undamped front end gonna be on overall handling?
It leads to a bouncy front end, affecting overall balance and control in performance, which suggests the need for upgrades.
An Absolute Legend: The Tamiya Clodbuster and Super Clodbuster
Q: How can you effectively upgrade a Clodbuster?
Start by replacing plastic bushings with ball bearings, then tackle steering mods and upgrade to oil-filled shocks for better control.
An Absolute Legend: The Tamiya Clodbuster and Super Clodbuster
Q: What are the main weaknesses of the Clodbuster?
The main weaknesses include a fragile chassis that cracks easily and imprecise steering due to flexible plastic linkages.
Are R/C Battery Plug Adapters Dangerous When Charging?
Q: What precautions should be taken if using an adapter is unavoidable?
Lower the charge current on your charger, never leave it unattended, and periodically check the connectors for warmth.
Are R/C Battery Plug Adapters Dangerous When Charging?
Q: What is the best practice recommendation for battery charging connections?
The safest and most reliable solution is to solder a proper Deans connector directly onto your charger's output leads.

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This show offers concise, practical content for Tamiya RC builders and collectors, balancing hands-on how-tos with deep dives into the physics, chemistry, and historical culture of the hobby. Episodes cover upgrades, maintenance, and performance tuning (from gear mesh to dampers and lubrication) while also exploring why certain designs work the way they do and how classic models influenced modern thinking. A standout trait is the daily cadence of short, no-fluff episodes that mix technical detail with thoughtful commentary on the hobby's golden-age lineage, including lineage, partnerships, and notable industry shifts. Listeners likely gain actionable guidance for restoration, upgrade paths, and reliable troubleshooting, plus a richer unders... more

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