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    Frank Oles
    • Feb 12
    • 3 min

    1990 Nissan GTR Bee R 324R 7610

    Welcoming a new car into the Oles Family Garage is always a special occasion. This particular car has been on my mind since my friend...

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    Frank Oles
    • Dec 31, 2021
    • 4 min

    SR20DET Engine Swap FINAL

    After 6 months of wrenching, waiting for parts, spending lots of money, switching tuners and finally getting results, was it worth it?...

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    Frank Oles
    • Jul 8, 2020
    • 2 min

    Bye-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...

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    Frank Oles
    • Jul 8, 2020
    • 2 min

    Wheels 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...

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    Frank Oles
    • Jul 8, 2020
    • 6 min

    Wheel Fitment Hell

    This 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...

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    Frank Oles
    • Jul 8, 2020
    • 5 min

    The Type X Look, Stage 2

    The 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...

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    Frank Oles
    • Jul 8, 2020
    • 4 min

    The Type X Look, Stage 1

    As the above photo illustrates, there are many different paths you can take on the appearance of your S-chassis. The middle white car...

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    Frank Oles
    • Dec 10, 2017
    • 4 min

    2000 Acura Integra GSR

    Originally, 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...

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    Frank Oles
    • May 7, 2017
    • 6 min

    1992 Nissan 240SX

    I finally found my answer... As gear heads, we are always looking for the answer. The perfect vehicle that will make our automotive...

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    Frank Oles
    • Aug 22, 2015
    • 2 min

    2009 Acura TSX

    John Vassos, the service department director of Acura of Brookfield and friend of all NSXs, says the Acura TSX is "A no-brainer. Just buy...

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    Frank Oles
    • Jul 2, 2014
    • 2 min

    1997 Acura Integra Type R

    After 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...

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    Frank Oles
    • Nov 7, 2013
    • 2 min

    2000 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...

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    Frank Oles
    • Oct 12, 2013
    • 3 min

    2004 VW Jetta

    I always wanted a Volkswagen with a VR6 engine. I was becoming increasingly paranoid about daily driving the Integra Type R. Cindy needed...

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    Frank Oles
    • May 12, 2012
    • 3 min

    1964 VW Beetle

    I 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...

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    Frank Oles
    • Apr 13, 2012
    • 3 min

    1984 VW GTI

    Oh, the adventures I had in this car. Broke the transmission driving my friends to see Pulp Fiction at top speed - WE WERE LATE! Turns...

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    Frank Oles
    • Mar 31, 2012
    • 2 min

    1978 VW Beetle Convertible

    This is the story of our Beetle Convertible. Never could I have imagined we'd be cruising around in Beetle Ragtop, yet here we are!...

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    Frank Oles
    • Mar 16, 2012
    • 1 min

    1992 Acura Integra GS Leather

    And 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...

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    Frank Oles
    • Mar 3, 2012
    • 1 min

    1990 Subaru Legacy

    The 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...

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    Frank Oles
    • Feb 23, 2012
    • 2 min

    1982 Corvette

    My father purchased this Corvette shortly after he got the 1980 Corvette for me. Mine was mostly up on jacks under repair, so this was...

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    Frank Oles
    • Jan 5, 2012
    • 4 min

    1980 Corvette

    Where 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...

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