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 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 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 2, 20173 min1973 Citroen SMCitroen SM is one of those iconic cars from my childhood. The car's party piece is a three position hydraulic suspension that allows it t...
Frank OlesSep 4, 20166 min(Another) One that got away...I have been chasing this Series 1 1977 Lotus Esprit ever since 2008! I always had an interest in the Lotus Esprit. Who could forget its a...
Frank OlesAug 5, 20167 minA Canadian Mustang AdventureSpoiler Alert: This one doesn't have a happy ending. So how did I end up in Canada chasing a Mustang? And if I followed my own sage car-b...
Frank OlesJun 12, 20162 minLA Car Spotting 2016One of the best things about going on production in LA for me is the chance to soak in the car culture of the West Coast. People still da...