Mitsubishi Pajero Radiator Redo
Well, if you’ve ever wondered what a 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero radiator looks like, behold. You may be wondering: why is Andy here with a Pajero radiator? Well, wonder no more.…
Adding a Light Bar, Lights, and Armor to our 2022 Subaru Crosstrek
Our goal with our Crosstrek was to add just a bit more capability to it. We want to hop in it and go pretty much anywhere we want (within reason).…
Finding Our Long-Lost Suzuki Sidekick, The Teal Terror
Before our JDM Pajeros or Delicas, before our Jeep Cherokee, we had a great little 1995 Suzuki Sidekick. We called it The Teal Terror. We sold the Teal Terror in…
Early Morning Airport Vibes, Wanderlust, and Travel
Since the pandemic, I haven’t flown a lot. I used to fly all the time, but thanks to the Covid-19 thing and a back injury that sidelined me in 2021…
Will Maine Reverse Course on Delica Deregistration in 2023?
It’s been over a year and a half since we first heard about Maine pulling Delica owners’ registrations on legally registered and imported vans. This was a story Crankshaft Culture…
Is it Time to Stop Obsessing Over the Manual Transmission?
Today, Subaru debuted its 2024 Impreza. It’ll be available only as a hatchback. It’ll now be offered in sporting 2.5 RS trim again, and it also drops the manual transmission.…
Our Mitsubishi Delica On TFLoffroad
We drove the Travel Tractor, aka our 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear, to the Denver area to pick up an Egoé Nest Supertramp camper setup. While we were there the crew…
2022 Alcan 5000 Rally: The Video
Partnering with Subaru of America and Subaru Motorsports USA, we tackled the 2022 Alcan 5000 Rally in a new Subaru Outback Wilderness. There were good roads, bad roads, lots of…
Ferrari-Powered Subaru WRX = Insane Rally Car Build
I popped into Primitive Racing last week to pick up some mud flaps and skid plates for our new Crosstrek. The company’s owner, Blake Lind, was showing me around the…
Crosstrek Wheels and Tires: Reika Vehicle Solutions and BFGoodrich
I’m a hopeless wheel and tire junkie. I absolutely love what a great set of wheels and tires can do to a car’s appearance. And, of course, we knew our…
Guest Posts
Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident in Colorado
According to NHTSA’s 2023 crash data, there were over 5.9 million police-reported crashes across the United States that year — and a significant portion of injured victims who pursued compensation ultimately received far less than their claims were worth, not because their cases were weak, but because of preventable missteps…
Why Hiring a Local Huntington Beach Car Accident Lawyer Matters
When a collision happens on Pacific Coast Highway during rush hour, the difference between adequate compensation and a settlement that falls short often comes down to one factor: whether your legal representation understands the specific dynamics of Orange County’s accident landscape. Local traffic patterns, regional insurance practices, and the nuances…
Common Mistakes That Can Hurt a Car Accident Case
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2023 data, motor vehicle crashes result in millions of injury-related incidents annually across the United States — yet a significant portion of those injured never recover the full compensation they’re entitled to. Not because their cases lacked merit, but because of decisions…