Frank OlesJul 15, 20182 min read240SX 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...
Frank OlesJun 17, 20182 min readFather's Day Car Show 2018Attending the Father's Day Car Show at Oak Brook Mall is a tradition for us now. It's a great chance to see some cool cars while...
Frank OlesMay 15, 20181 min read240SX 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...
Frank OlesDec 10, 20174 min read2000 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 OlesAug 27, 20172 min readGeneva Concours 2017This was my fourth year attending the Geneva Concours and it was a big one. I organized a group drive to the show with my neighbors Jeff...
Frank OlesAug 25, 20174 min read240SX 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...
Frank OlesJul 15, 20173 min read240SX 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...
Frank OlesJun 2, 20173 min read1973 Citroen SM IntroductionCitroen SM is one of those iconic cars from my childhood. The car's party piece is a three position hydraulic suspension that allows it...
Frank OlesMay 7, 20176 min read1992 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 OlesMar 22, 20173 min readClay wins race at Windy City RC!Clayton won the Family Night RC Race at Windy City RC Raceway against 14 other competitors and I could not be more proud of him! We...
Frank OlesSep 4, 20166 min read(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...
Frank OlesSep 3, 20164 min readSupercar Saturday Bolingbrook 2016Supercar Saturday has grown to become the Cars & Coffee event of the Chicago area. With a schedule of 5 car gatherings each year, this...
Frank OlesAug 28, 20164 min readGeneva Concours 2016This was the third year I attended the Geneva Concours, and the consistent high quality of vehicles on display at this show ensures that...
Frank OlesAug 21, 20164 min readElburn Charity Race 2016 - Clay Wins!I could not be more proud of Clayton right now. At the Elburn Days Charity RC Race on Sunday, Clay overcame adversity and frustration...
Frank OlesAug 7, 20162 min readHanover Park Charity Car Show 2016On the way home from Mini Golf, we stopped in Hanover Park for a quick car show. Turnout was similar to some of the bigger cruise nights,...
Frank OlesAug 7, 20161 min readPar King Mini GolfSunday, we decided to take the Beetle out to Lincolnshire to the Par-King mini golf course. Par-King has been around since the 1950s, and...
Frank OlesAug 6, 20161 min readHobby Town Race August 6, 2016This was Clay's second time racing at Hobby Town in St. Charles. We find the event is well organized and the RC enthusiasts who are there...
Frank OlesAug 5, 20167 min readA 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...
Frank OlesJul 23, 20162 min readClay's First RC Car RaceRC cars have always been a big father/son activity for me and my son Clay. I got him started when he was 4 years old, and his skills have...
Frank OlesJul 1, 20163 min readDowners Grove Cruise Night 2016With the demise of the Elmhurst Cruise night on Wednesdays, the Downers Grove Cruise Night just keeps getting better and better, with...
