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 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 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 OlesApr 12, 20193 min240SX Spring Update 2019My plans for the 240 continued to evolve. One thing I wanted to add to my car was a tubular front bumper "bash bar." This is a part that ...
Frank OlesFeb 26, 20193 min240SX Winter Update 2019Did I mention wheel fitment is tricky? As the wheel goes through its arc of suspension travel, where the wheel "sits" in the fender chang...
Frank OlesOct 5, 20185 min240SX Fall Update 2018The 240 has been coming along, but there is still a lot of work to accomplish before the car can reach its full potential. My goal with t...
Frank OlesJul 15, 20182 min240SX Summer Update 2018The 240 has been running strong so far in 2018. After the fuel system refurb, the stock KA 2.4 liter motor runs sweetly, if not loudly th...
Frank OlesMay 15, 20181 min240SX Spring Update 2018It took months to be able to unite both my Integra and the 240, since the 240 has been put away in storage. The header image is the eveni...
Frank OlesDec 10, 20174 min2000 Acura Integra GSROriginally, I purchased the 240 to be a fun daily driver. After digging into that car, it soon became obvious to me that 1) I loved it to...
Frank OlesAug 25, 20174 min240SX Fall Update 2017Work on the 240 continues! It is a pleasure working on a car that is not all rusty with frozen and broken hardware. Finding answers for m...
Frank OlesJul 15, 20173 min240SX Summer Update 2017Right now, I am basking in the joy and freedom of having a special car again to tinker with and take to car shows. Although the body of t...
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 OlesMay 7, 20176 min1992 Nissan 240SXI finally found my answer... As gear heads, we are always looking for the answer. The perfect vehicle that will make our automotive dream...
Frank OlesNov 30, 20151 minJeep Cherokee Update - New ShoesOne time while going through security at LAX, I saw what looked like a homeless person getting frisked by security. The only thing strang...
Frank OlesOct 29, 20152 minJeep Cherokee Update - BumpersRust-Eze Bumper Ointment. Lightning McQueen and Click & Clack hawked the stuff in the Cars Movie. If only such a magical product existed....
Frank OlesSep 29, 20141 minJeep Cherokee - Gettin' Dirty Under the Hood.In the Midwest, your vehicle needs to be prepared for the brutal winters ahead. Especially if your vehicle is over 10 years old. And crus...
