Essay: The Crew — YouTube in 2021
The Crew's YouTube series has had a significant impact on their audience and the digital landscape:
- "We Drove a $500 Camaro Across Death Valley (It Died 3 Times)" – Uploaded June 14, 2021. The definitive road trip episode. Contains the famous "water bottle radiator fix" that saved the car for 90 miles.
- "Drifting the Abandoned Airbase (Cops Show Up at 2 AM)" – Uploaded September 3, 2021. The cinematography in this one is unmatched. Watch for the near-miss with the runway light.
- "The LS Swap That Almost Killed Us (Engine Fire)" – Uploaded November 19, 2021. A terrifying real-time fire extinguisher demo. It transitions from "fun build" to "safety PSA" in seconds.
Deluxe 4 (D4):
A primary source of comedy and a major driver for networking with other groups.