Frank OlesJul 8, 20202 minBye-bye Bump Steer!When I first purchased my 240SX, the handling was terrible. The car was "slammed" on coil overs. Although the car looked good low, the ap...
Frank OlesJul 8, 20202 minWheels that slip find new grip.When I purchased my car, it came equipped with an aftermarket rear differential - the Tomei 2-way LSD. A popular choice for drifting, the...
Frank OlesJul 8, 20206 minWheel Fitment HellThis is one of the instances where the sins of the previous owner came back to haunt me. I was never happy with the suspension stance and...
Frank OlesJul 8, 20205 minThe Type X Look, Stage 2The plan in spring was to give my 240 a fresh, drivable look for summer 2020. Unfortunately, Covid-19 has thrown a wrench into my plans a...
Frank OlesJul 8, 20204 minThe Type X Look, Stage 1As the above photo illustrates, there are many different paths you can take on the appearance of your S-chassis. The middle white car ill...
Frank OlesJan 7, 20204 min1967 Schwinn Stingray FastbackEveryone has their Rosebud. This bicycle is mine. That one treasured artifact from their childhood that reminds them of better, simpler t...
Frank OlesNov 23, 20194 minMuscle Car Nationals 2019The Corvette and Muscle Car Nationals is the premier car show in the country for this category of car, and it is a treat to visit this in...
Frank OlesNov 21, 20192 min240SX Fall Update 2019Once the suspension was sorted, the 240 proved to be a very satisfying drive this summer. The car tracks straight, bump steer is gone, an...
Frank OlesNov 19, 20193 minAdam's 1965 Mustang FastbackDriving this 1965 Fastback changed my whole perspective on classic cars. With enough attention to detail they can look great AND perform....
Frank OlesNov 19, 20197 minThe Search for ShelbyIf you know me, you're probably aware that I have been shopping for a 1965-66 Mustang fastback for a long time. Since 2010 to be exact. W...
Frank OlesNov 18, 20193 minOffice Design Part 4: "The Scotch House"Another new floor. Another chance to go bigger and better. We decided to up the ante and push our design limits and fabrication skills - ...
Frank OlesNov 18, 20192 minOffice Design Part 3: "The Viceroy Midwest"Another floor. Another chance to raise the bar of office decor. Our tastes were maturing. It was time to leave the North Woods behind and...
Frank OlesNov 18, 20193 minOffice Design Part 2: "The Blue Ox Lodge"While our first office effort was short-lived, it was only the beginning. After a year or so, Michael Porritt and I once again moved floo...
Frank OlesNov 18, 20193 minOffice Design Part 1: "The Platform"What if Greg Brady's room... but at work! If you're a creative person, you probably work in a creative space. We see the world differentl...
Frank OlesAug 25, 20193 minGeneva Concours 2019On the surface, invitational car shows might seem kind of snobbish. "Oh, my car's not good enough!" you might think. But over the years o...
Frank OlesAug 12, 20194 min240 SX Summer Update 2019With summer looming and my list of 240 projects growing, I decided to prioritize toward making the car drivable and presentable for the s...
Frank OlesJul 27, 20193 minUnion Pacific Big Boy #4014The Big Boy is coming to town! The Oles Family has always been huge fans of model railroading and trains. When we heard there was a chanc...
Frank OlesJul 5, 20193 min1972 Citroen SMWhen it comes to driving and maintaining classic cars, especially exotic and complicated ones like the Citroen SM, there are economies of...
Frank OlesJun 15, 20193 minKennedy Space Center 2019The last time we were on a family vacation was back in 2016. So when we had an opportunity to visit Florida again this year, Clayton spec...
Frank OlesMay 25, 20193 minFinal Bout 2019Drifting confuses a lot of people. It's not a timed or measured competition, so what is it? Quite simply, it's a feast for the senses. Wh...
