The RC Deep Dive

What do Shock Damper Oil Colors and Numbers Mean?

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.

What is that Cardboard Disk that goes on your 540 Motor?

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! 

Brat Attack! Why those Subaru Brat Wheels & Tires are so popular in RC Buggies

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! 

How to Fix Common Throttle and Transmitter Issues

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!

Cutting, Sanding, Masking, & Painting Lexan (Polycarbonate) RC Vehicle Bodies

It's not easy, but we have some pro tips on cutting out, sanding, cleaning, masking, and painting your polycarbonate (Lexan) radio controlled vehicle bodies. Safety is job number one in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.

RC Cars and Trucks in Pop Culture

RC cars have taken the main stage in a number of movies and tv shows, and we review them all in this episode of the RC Deep Dive. 

The Flysky and DSServos Takeover of RC

Flysky Radio Transmitters & Receivers and DS Servos (often errantly identified as their distributor, Annimos) have taken over a good chunk of the remote controlled vehicle market in the last decade. We look into why this happened on this episode of the RC Deep Dive. 

Tamiya vs HobbyWing: Which ESC is Best for You?

Which ESC is best for your RC car? We take a deep dive into ESCs and see what ESC is the best for you, based on your vehicle and motor type.

Sticks or Pistol Grips: Which is best for your RC Vehicles?

In the 1970s and 80s the dual stick radio was king, but the pistol grip controller took over as the popular way to run cars in North America and Japan, with the rest of the world following this trend later on. Why the change and are pistol grips really the superior radio controlled transmitter?

The Cera Grease HG Mystery

[NOTE: this was recorded before May 2025, when the expected date of restock was changed to an August 2025 anticipated restock date on some sites.] 
Why do the majority of hobby shops and Tamiya itself no longer have any Cera-Grease left in stock? We take a deep dive into this persistent issue. 
If you are in need of this product, currently Hearns Hobbies had plenty in stock and will ship it anywhere in the world!