Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: VSSL Java Coffee Grinder
We’re coffee geeks. We love good coffee. We’re willing to skimp on some things, but not when it comes to our java. That includes when we’re on the go or…
Ralliart Returns: The Mitsubishi Performance Sub Brand To Be Revived
Stop the presses: Japanese automaker, Mitsubishi, is going to be bringing back its Ralliart performance sub brand. The in-house tuner has been dormant for over 10 years. But according to…
Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: On-the-Go Camp Essentials
We’re all at that breaking point. We’ve been cooped up for over a year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, political unrest is clawing its way throughout the globe, and job…
Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: 5.11 Tactical Load Ready Utility Large Tote
Everyone needs a great tote bag. No joke. No matter if you’re lugging around heavy vehicle recovery gear or oddball-sized items, owning a durable go-to carrying case is important. Enter…
We Are United By Horsepower
These days it can seem like we’re all so separated. There’s a pandemic that has kept many of us apart for more than a year. There have been deep political…
Mitsubishi In Moab: We take our Pajero to Easter Jeep Safari
We typically go to Easter Jeep Safari for the annual gathering of off-road enthusiasts, primarily Jeeps—duh. I’ve been to the event for work many times. We even drove our Jeep…
Dangerously Slow New Cars?
I was recently reading a post on a Facebook group about the Subaru Crosstrek. We all know this lifted Impreza isn’t going to set any land-speed records. They’re not going…
2020 Alcan 5000 Rally Memories: The Sourtoe Cocktail
It’s been nearly a year since we participated in the mother-of-all-winter rallies, the 2020 Alcan 5000. We’ve been reflecting on some of our favorite moments and are putting together some…
Lifted Toyota Yaris
After seeing a host of lifted cars at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, I proclaimed on Subcompact Culture that lifting would be the new lowering. In other words,…
You Know You’re on the Alcan When …
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost one year since Andy and I competed in the 2020 winter Alcan 5000 Rally. Who would have thought an old 1991 Japanese Domestic…
Guest Posts
Hidden Winch vs Standard Hilux Bullbars: Which Setup Suits You?
Choosing the right bullbar for your Hilux is not just about how it looks from the front. It affects protection, recovery options, weight, airflow, accessory mounting and how practical your ute feels day to day. For many owners, one of the biggest decisions is whether to go with a hidden…
Cat-Back vs Axle-Back Toyota 86 Exhausts: Which Is Better?
The Toyota 86 is one of those cars that almost begs for a better exhaust note. It is light, balanced, fun to drive and built for people who actually enjoy being behind the wheel. But from the factory, the exhaust can feel a little too quiet for some owners. That…
Reducing Costs and Improving Performance With Advanced Fleet Management
Effective management of the company’s fleet is not limited to the use of the organization’s vehicles. The costs of fuel, vehicle performance, maintenance needs, and productivity of operations should be considered as well. The growing number of vehicles requires businesses to use innovative approaches for the management of fuel consumption…