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…
Review: Coastal Offroad Mitsubishi Delica Off-Road Bumpers
Review: Coastal Offroad Mitsubishi Delica Off-Road Bumpers
Our Delica Gets a Long-Range Fuel Tank
Our 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear, aka the TBD Tractor, just got a new long-range fuel tank. This Long Range Automotive tank brought in by Long Range America ups our…
Coastal Offroad Delica Space Gear Bumpers: Installed and In Action
We have the Coastal Offroad high-clearance front and rear bumpers (with skid plate and swing-away tire/jerry can carrier) finalized! We thought we’d do a walk-around video showing the Coastal Offroad…
Coastal Offroad Delica Space Gear Bumpers: The Build Process
*Updated 6/30/2026 Canadian-based Coastal Offroad makes a variety of front and rear weld-together bumper kits for Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear vans. Coastal Offroad, or CO, produces kits for both series…
How To Find Parts For Your JDM Truck, Van, SUV, or Car
We get asked a lot of questions about our fleet of JDM (Japenese Domestic Market) vehicles. But the one that gets asked the most is how to find parts. Sometimes…
Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: The SUV Doorstep
For years we’ve seen these steps that simply hook onto your door’s latch and you can use them as a step. Frankly, we always thought they were a good idea.…
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…