The RC Deep Dive

Upside Down Shock Dampers?

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.

Lowering the CoG on the Lunchbox & other RC Monster Trucks

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. 

Aftermarket Third Party Hop-Up Option Makers

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.

Solving Servo Woes

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.

Fixing Broken Shock Towers

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. 

Is Using Marine Grease in RC Cars a Good Idea?

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. 

Easily Fixing RC Steering Issues

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.

What is the Best Shock Damper Oil for ORV Chassis Based Tamiya RC Vehicles?

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. 

Which Shock Oil is Best for the Grasshopper/Hornet Family of RC Buggies?

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!

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.