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The Biomechanical Ergonomics of Different Radio Transmitter Types
25/07/2026 | 6 mins.
We've discussed the sticks vs. pistol grip R/C radio transmitters before, but this time we go into your anatomy and give you the biomechanics and ergonomics of using each type of transmitter, scientifically how each affects your body's tissues and how you can possibly alleviate this damage that can be caused by them. You might be surprised which radio control transmitter design is more ergonomically and biomechanically superior in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.
R/C Enthusiast's Hidden Edge: 7-9 Hours of Sleep Every Night
24/07/2026 | 14 mins.
Did you know that failure to get a full 7-9 hours of sleep can effect your R/C bashing, building, crawling, drifting, racing, speed running, and tuning extremely negatively? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go deep into sleep science and how too little or too much, and carrying between those two extremes can mess up your radio-control model vehicle hobby experience and your life.
Which E-Clip Tool(s) are the Right Choice for Your R/C Model Vehicle?
23/07/2026 | 6 mins.
There are many e-ring or e-clip (a.k.a. the Jesus clip or Jesus ring) tools available for your radio-controlled model vehicles, but which one is the right one for you? Some brands offer separate e-clip installation and removal tools while others have an all-in-one solution. Sometimes less is more and more is less and we'll investigate if this is true of e-clip tools in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.
Are R/C Buggies on Bikes Only a Japanese Cultural Phenomenon?
22/07/2026 | 6 mins.
In Japan it's is common to see a vintage or re-release Tamiya radio-controlled car, buggy, truck, van, jeep, or bus in or on a front or rear bicycle basket or rack on a colorful vintage styled bike, both in off-road and on-road environments. But is this phenomenon solely a Japanese cultural thing or can you encounter this in the RotW (Rest of the World) too? What is the meaning of this unique way to carry and display a R/C model vehicle such as a Mighty Frog, Grasshopper, Lunchbox, or a SuperShot / Super Hotshot? We pedal our research on the social and culture implications coming from this analog mode of radio-control transport on the R/C hobbyist community in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.
Should You Grease Your Motor's Pinion Gear or Not?
21/07/2026 | 5 mins.
Should you or should you not grease your radio-controlled model vehicle motor pinion gear? If so, what kind and how much grease should you actually use? Well, it depends on what R/C car, buggy, truck, tank, van, jeep, or bus model you have. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we finally settle this long-running debate in the Tamiya radio-control model vehicle hobbyist community.

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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 radio control hobby. We go beyond the RC hobby workbench. One day we're detailing HOW-TO guides for hop-ups, CVA dampers, or MIP super ball diffs, and the next, we explore the applied physics and chemistry of why they work. We also uncover the lost RC cultural history of the Golden Age—from the Tamiya-Futaba alliance to the transfer of CRP's business assets to a new entity, Team CRP, or Parma PSE (Parma Speed Experts) International being bought by Mid-America Products. This is your daily dose of R/C knowledge. No fluff, just the deep dive. We are all about that RC life! Got a Tamiya question you can't solve? Ask it in the reviews or comments. It might become a future 5-15 minute deep dive. Subscribe now so you don't miss tomorrow's deep dive. It's the perfect anti-fluff way to start your day at the RC hobby workbench. Be sure to check out our esoteric written word project, ... and the World 🌑 A NOTE ON CLARITY: This podcast is 100% human-researched by lifelong hobbyists. To deliver a crystal-clear, professional-sounding, anti-fluff episode every single day, we use modern AI-assisted production tools for maximum listenability. Our focus is on the knowledge, not the noise. SPOTIFY LISTENERS: Welcome! Please note that Spotify does not carry our full daily episode archive. For the complete list, searchable back-catalog, please find us on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, YouTube, or any other podcast aggregators via our Linktree https://linktr.ee/rcdeepdive #rc #rccar #rccars #vintagerc #rcbuggy #rcbuggies #tamiya #hopups #rctruck #rctrucks #fix #repair #upgrade #rcvan #rcvans #podcast #podcasts #rcdeepdive #thercdeepdivepodcast #rcdd #rcdeepdive #thercdeepdive #dd #rcdeepdivepodcast #review #ai #reviews #culture #history #jargon #philosophy #rchobby #rchobbyist #deepdive #rchobbyistcommunity #rcmodel #rcvehicle #radio #baja #radiocontrol #radiocontrolled #rally #offroad #onroad #bashing #basher #bashers #race #racing #rclife #rcculture #rclifestyle #physics #chemistry #rcbus #geometry #rc_car #rc_cars #materialscience #masterclass

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