First Crosstrek Mod: Nameless Performance Executive Axle Back Exhaust
We install the Nameless Performance Executive Axle Back Exhaust on our Subaru Crosstrek.
We’re Ready For the 2022 Alcan 5000 Summer Rally!
This quick vid talks a bit about what we’re doing and showcases the Outback Wilderness. It’s mostly stock since, frankly, this is pretty much the optimal kind of vehicle to…
We Bought a 2022 Subaru Crosstrek
There’s a new ride in the Crankshaft Culture driveway. No, not the Alcan 5000 Outback Wilderness, but close. We actually bought a 2022 Subaru Crosstrek—like, with our own money. It…
Review: The 2023 Nissan Z Turns Heads, Quickens Pulses
I pull into the parking lot of my local hardware store driving the new 2023 Nissan Z. As I shut the car off, a man in a white Volvo 850…
We’re Partnering With Subaru of America for the 2022 Alcan 5000 Rally
It’s officially official: We’re partnering with Subaru of America for the 2022 Alcan 5000 Rally. The ’22 Alcan 5000 is a summer rally vs. 2020’s winter edition. This means less…
Upgrading the Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear’s Rear Hatch Supports
Here’s a shocker: The original rear hatch supports/struts on our 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear were shot, and the hatch wouldn’t go all the way up when we’d open it.…
Crankshaft Culture 2022 Q1 Update
To say Mercedes and I have been busy so far in 2022 would be a gross understatement. You may have noticed we haven’t made a post since January. Frankly, we’ve…
2022 Tokyo Auto Salon Walk Around
The Tokyo Auto Salon is one of the premier vehicle customizations shows in the world. It also has a reputation for featuring some wild custom builds, many of which with…
Winter Road Trip Road Test: Toyo Celsius All-Weather Tires
As you know, we recently got a 1998 Honda CR-V. In fact, we drove it from Oregon to Wisconsin and back and only broke down once. (That’s a story for…
We Bought a 1998 Honda CR-V.
Most people know us as Mitsubishi people. And yes, we’ve owned our fair share. However, between Mercedes and me, we’ve owned 9 Hondas, ranging from a 1979 Honda Civic 1200,…
Guest Posts
Protecting Your GPS and Navigation History from Tracking
Every time you open a map app, your phone logs where you are, where you’re going, and how long you stay. That data doesn’t just sit on your device. It flows to servers, gets analyzed by algorithms, and can end up in the hands of advertisers — or worse. According…
Cheap Car Insurance Without Deposit in 2026: How to Get $0 Down Coverage
Quick answer: Can you really get cheap car insurance with no deposit? Let’s cut through the noise. In 2026, “cheap car insurance without deposit” doesn’t mean you walk away with free coverage. What it actually means is you’re not paying an extra upfront fee beyond your first payment. Every legitimate…
Car Culture Without Borders: How Enthusiasts Move Their Vehicles Across the Country
Car culture has never been confined to one place. What once revolved around local meets and regional scenes has expanded into something far more connected. Enthusiasts now buy, sell, and showcase vehicles across states, sometimes across the entire country. A build that starts in one city might be finished in…