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…
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…
Guest Posts
Rear Visibility Upgrades That Make Older Cars, Trucks, and SUVs Easier to Drive
Modern vehicles have become increasingly packed with safety and driver-assistance features. Newer models often include large infotainment screens, parking sensors, blind-spot alerts, 360-degree camera systems, and advanced warning technology. But for many owners, especially those driving older cars, trucks, and SUVs, the experience behind the wheel can still be very…
The Return of Analog Driving: Why Enthusiasts Are Seeking Simpler Cars Again
Image Source Modern cars are loaded with technology. Touchscreens, driver assists, over-the-air updates, subscription features — the list keeps growing. A new Volvo EX90 has a 14.5-inch central display. Some Teslas run entire climate systems through software menus. But something odd is happening. Drivers are pushing back. Forums, club meetups,…
How Traffic Violations Can Affect Your Driving Record and Insurance Rates
Most drivers assume that any traffic ticket will automatically send their car insurance rates climbing. The reality is more nuanced, and understanding the distinction between a moving violation and a non-moving violation can save a lot of unnecessary worry. Moving violations, which occur when a vehicle is in motion, are…