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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Frank OlesAug 22, 20152 min2009 Acura TSXJohn Vassos, the service department director of Acura of Brookfield and friend of all NSXs, says the Acura TSX is "A no-brainer. Just buy...
Frank OlesJul 2, 20142 min1997 Acura Integra Type RAfter selling my NSX, there was a big Acura-shaped hole in my life. That hole would soon be filled by a mint 1997 Acura Integra. I found...
Frank OlesNov 7, 20132 min2000 Jeep Cherokee The hand-me-down Jeep - The story begins... There are some vehicles that are destined to lead a pampered life - parked in garaged, buffed...
Frank OlesOct 12, 20133 min2004 VW JettaI always wanted a Volkswagen with a VR6 engine. I was becoming increasingly paranoid about daily driving the Integra Type R. Cindy needed...
Frank OlesMay 12, 20123 min1964 VW BeetleI found this car for my Dad while on a work trip in LA around 2004. In those days, when a commercial package required lots of CG (in this...
Frank OlesApr 13, 20123 min1984 VW GTIOh, the adventures I had in this car. Broke the transmission driving my friends to see Pulp Fiction at top speed - WE WERE LATE! Turns...
Frank OlesMar 31, 20122 min1978 VW Beetle ConvertibleThis is the story of our Beetle Convertible. Never could I have imagined we'd be cruising around in Beetle Ragtop, yet here we are!...
Frank OlesMar 16, 20121 min1992 Acura Integra GS LeatherAnd so began my obsession with Acura/Honda. After having a series of VW Rabbits/GTIs as daily drivers, this was my first real nice used...
Frank OlesMar 3, 20121 min1990 Subaru LegacyThe Subaru! This car was my wife Cindy's, which her father handed down to her. He also had another similar Legacy that was a little...
Frank OlesFeb 23, 20122 min1982 CorvetteMy father purchased this Corvette shortly after he got the 1980 Corvette for me. Mine was mostly up on jacks under repair, so this was...
Frank OlesJan 5, 20124 min1980 CorvetteWhere to begin... It was my first car. But not the first car I drove. That was a Safari Van. And then an infamous ride in a White VW...
Frank OlesApr 24, 20083 min1994 Acura NSXThe NSX was my dream car. And owning and driving it for three years was a dream come true. I remember seeing the NSX when it debuted at...