Modifying Cars

  • Wearing a Grin

    Jim’s Garage helped another happy customer find what was hidden in their ride yesterday.  The owner of this 2004 Acura TSX loved his family sedan for its comfort and quality, but felt the compromises that the factory took with the… Continue reading

    Wearing a Grin

  • I Almost Knew What Hit Me

    I almost knew what hit me.  It was 1974 and I was driving a 1962 VW Beetle.  It was great.  It had only 18,000 original miles on it since it had been driven by a little old lady who only used… Continue reading

    I Almost Knew What Hit Me

  • Some Thoughts on Handling

    Those of us that find joy in a country road’s curves and elevation changes often want to enhance the experience by increasing our car’s handling capabilities. There are a lot of options out there these days.  Springs that lower the… Continue reading

  • Helping Out

    One of the guys at work was looking for a new car.  He was interested in finding something sporty with performance.  He had heard about the Subaru WRX and the Evolution from Mitsubishi. I told him I could take him… Continue reading

    Helping Out

  • Jim’s Garage

    Welcome to Jim’s Garage. This is mainly about cars, but not just cars.  It is also about life.  That’s because, since the beginning of the twentieth century, our lives have become more and more intertwined with the automobile.  I grew up… Continue reading

    Jim’s Garage