MetroD OPPO-MEET Location Confirmed!

by "Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
Published 04/24/2017 at 09:00

Tags: oppo meet ; oppomeet ; detroit ; Cars & Coffee ; OPPO EVENTS
STARS: 7

Hines it is!

To avoid the road closure at the SE end of Hines Dr, we’ve reserved a pavilion at the other end, in Northville. Here’s a map of the location:

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The date is Saturday, May 6th. Time will be mid-day, say 12-4pm. Feel free to come and go as you please, but I’d encourage you to stick around for a little Concours d’Oppos .

MontegoMan562 already paid the $75 for the shelter because of his Wayne County Resident discount, so it would be great if everyone coming could chip in a bit to that cost. If we get 15 people there, it splits even at 5 bucks a person.

We’re also asking that each member who wants to eat, please contribute to the potluck. Of course, we don’t want to end up with 10 bags of chips and nothing to wash it down with, so please pick from the following list and stake your claim in the comments below (don’t forget to check the comments to see what others are bringing):

Charcoal (Egoods)

Lighter fluid + lighter/matches (Egoods)

Grille tools (Egoods)

Hotdogs

Hamburgers (MontegoMan)

Hotdog buns

Hamburger buns (vondon302)

Condiments (vondon302)

Paper plates/napkins (Cletus44/GenuineAlexReid)

Drinks (IdiotInTheGarage)

Once the above items are spoken for, you can still contribute with any kind of snack or side dish. (Yes, you may volunteer for more than one item.)

Note: there is no on-site power, so we won’t be able to plug in any crock-pots or the like. Also, alcohol Policy: It’s a Wayne County Park so they control the rules. Beer is allowed in bottle or can form (no kegs). We’d like to keep it a family friendly event in case anyone wants to bring family along with them. So if you’re going to drink, drink responsibly. Also remember you have to be able to drive out of said park safely (lots of Wayne Country Sheriff’s on Hines Drive) so you’re welcome to bring beer, but let’s be sure to keep things under control.

Replies (48)

"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
03/31/2017 at 19:19, STARS: 1

Cool that you’re doing this. Hopefully, other Oppos will follow the example.

"Verdog ~ manual Bro, Bro - HellHawk Equipped" (verdog)
03/31/2017 at 20:12, STARS: 0

That note is sad. Sad it needs to be said and sad you said it. Damn, I thought we down here are bad. LOL. Have Fun, Be Safe.

"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
03/31/2017 at 20:29, STARS: 1

Lol, it’s not sad, parks under my name trying to keep things legit hahaha

"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
03/31/2017 at 20:31, STARS: 1

Hope to see everyone out there! I hope to attend in the Rally Capri! Despite my contribution of reserving the park, I’ll bring the burgers!!! Once we get closer i can figure out how many I need to get.

"Chuckybas" (Chuckybas)
04/02/2017 at 16:28, STARS: 2

Hope to be there. Not 100% yet. Will def bring cash for the kind people going out on a limb to set this up.

"Variance" (Variance)
04/02/2017 at 20:21, STARS: 2

It might be a good idea to adds coolers and ice to the list, unless you already have those taken care of; it would suck to be stuck with room-temp soda/beer. As for me, I’ll sign up for something to fill in the gaps once the date gets a bit closer.

Now the only question is... do I bring the Lotus or the Shelby?

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
04/03/2017 at 09:40, STARS: 1

I think I’ll be at wedding that day, not sure on its time though. Hopefully I’ll be able to make it and hopefully with a new car.

"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
04/03/2017 at 11:50, STARS: 0

Talk about first world problems lol

Remember the parking lot will be dirt. It’s not a long ride on dirt, but it’s still there. So I’m guessing the Shelby for clearance, but I don’t know what’s done to either of them.

"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
04/03/2017 at 12:18, STARS: 0

It’s probably not worth driving 5ish hours one way to go there.

"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
04/03/2017 at 13:20, STARS: 0

Over-under of how many cars will be stolen before the end of the day? (making fun of detroit is so edgy!)

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
04/03/2017 at 13:20, STARS: 1

You the man!

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
04/03/2017 at 13:21, STARS: 2

I SURE AS HELL AM

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
04/03/2017 at 13:23, STARS: 2

Alex and I will be there in the Datsun or Corvette. We’ll find some of that fancy American money to pay you. Thanks for organizing this!

The car in question has a tiny trunk so we can bring plates/napkins and anything else if there’s a last minute shortage.

"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
04/03/2017 at 13:30, STARS: 1

Hopefully I can go. I think my sisters college graduation is the 7th so it depends on when I want to leave for that since it’s in Indiana.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
04/03/2017 at 15:36, STARS: 0

Thats not in the city.

You’ve been warned.

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
04/03/2017 at 15:55, STARS: 2

Just curious: What’s the status of the Concours d’Oppos? Do you need a hand making silly judging requirements or is that all wrapped up?

"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
04/03/2017 at 16:06, STARS: 0

Some help with that would be great! (contact me at urambotauro at inbox dot com)

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
04/03/2017 at 16:12, STARS: 0

Message sent!

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
04/03/2017 at 17:57, STARS: 0

SOunds fun!

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
04/03/2017 at 20:43, STARS: 2

I will be coming. Cant reallu fit a cooler in the Miata so i cant really bring anythin that needs to be cold but ill bring a case of water. If you need other stuff once we get closer let me know

"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
04/04/2017 at 15:08, STARS: 0

And you will be celebrated for it!

"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
04/04/2017 at 15:08, STARS: 0

Come on out you crazie Kanuck

"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
04/04/2017 at 15:08, STARS: 0

Crossfire or BUST

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
04/04/2017 at 15:55, STARS: 1

Ha, its more like Crossfire and bust. With 190,000 miles on it, the days are numbered.

"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
04/04/2017 at 16:55, STARS: 0

lolololol yeah that’s about 90k more than I would have guaranteed.

"Santiago of Escuderia Boricua" (sdiglesias)
04/04/2017 at 18:17, STARS: 0

Damn, I’m going to a wedding that weekend!

"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
04/04/2017 at 23:21, STARS: 1

I’ll try get the time off work. Saturday is our busy day, & we are very short staffed

"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
04/05/2017 at 00:29, STARS: 0

I put in time off request, if I can come down I can bring 3500 watt generator (it’s very quiet) that could easily power lots of things.

"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
04/05/2017 at 14:13, STARS: 0

Oh I get it, that’s a long ride just having fun with ya.

"Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis" (Dwhite95)
04/06/2017 at 17:03, STARS: 0

Well damn, my twin is graduating that day but I probably would have my the trip out otherwise.

Make sure to have a beer for me!

"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
04/06/2017 at 19:10, STARS: 2

Real official now!!! Permit arrived!

"StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8" (stndibnz1)
04/07/2017 at 12:04, STARS: 2

I’ll be there for a few hours in the beginning, have afternoon plans.

"Elkidmino" (elkidmino)
04/07/2017 at 13:06, STARS: 0

OMGWTFBBQ?!

Reminds me of the Xceedspeed meets we threw (dating myself).

"Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job..." (idiotinthegarage)
04/09/2017 at 21:15, STARS: 0

Despite MontegoMan’s good point about the parking lot conditions, I DD a Mustang and would be more interested in seeing your Lotus, as I have no knowledge/experience with them. Decisions!

"Nolan Knight" (knightnolan)
04/09/2017 at 22:52, STARS: 0

Dang, that’s literally a one-minute drive from my house. Unfortunately, my dad’s birthday is the sixth so I won’t be able to go

"Chuckybas" (Chuckybas)
04/10/2017 at 11:16, STARS: 0

Aaaaaand now I’m out of town that day. have fun in Northville, Oppos! Hope the weather’s great!

"SteveLehto" (stevelehto)
04/13/2017 at 09:51, STARS: 1

I will try to be there.

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
04/17/2017 at 12:11, STARS: 0

i originally thought i could make it but unfortunately i cannot anymore :(

"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
04/17/2017 at 12:56, STARS: 0

Bummer!

"Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job..." (idiotinthegarage)
04/17/2017 at 15:49, STARS: 0

Put me down for drinks. Would eight to ten 2-liters of various soft drinks be enough?

What’s the head count looking like for this thing?

"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
04/17/2017 at 16:12, STARS: 0

Cool, thanks! I’ll put you down for drinks. I guess I didn’t have to split that up as two line items after all haha.

I just ran through my notes. I’m seeing 13 yeses, 1 likely, 4 maybes, and 1 not-likely. So yeah, I think a few 2-liters oughtta do it.

"vondon302" (vondon302)
04/17/2017 at 17:30, STARS: 1

I’m in for condiments and hamburger buns. Mrs. Vondon302 will also be attending btw.

"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
04/17/2017 at 17:55, STARS: 1

Cool; thanks!

"Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job..." (idiotinthegarage)
04/18/2017 at 09:08, STARS: 1

We can use the leftover 2-liters as prizes or something. The Diet Mountain Dew Award For Most Extreme Car.

"Egoods" (egoods)
04/22/2017 at 19:32, STARS: 2

Count me in, I’ll bring the grilling tools, charcoal, and lighter fluid. I need to double, triple check that I’m not supposed to be out of town that weekend, but I’m 90% sure it’s a different weekend. I can verify my travel schedule on Monday. I’ll also bring a cooler with some Miller Lite and water (aren’t those basically the same thing?), anyone is more welcome to help themselves.

While I wish I could bring my 69 Camaro it’s still two months away from being done in the body shop (this has been two years in the making...), but I’ll likely be driving “Big Red” (which, as you can assume, is very red) my 2014 Charger R/T AWD Max. I tow my jet boat with it pretty regularly, I’ll tow it out to Northville if it’ll help my chances with the judges at the Concours d’Oppos (No I won’t). Anyway, looking forward to seeing everyone! 

"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
04/22/2017 at 21:57, STARS: 0

Awesome!

"Egoods" (egoods)
05/05/2017 at 15:35, STARS: 0

Unfortunately I have a family emergency and I’ll be over in GR tomorrow. I’m really sorry it’s so last minute, if anything changes I’ll post here.

"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
05/05/2017 at 15:37, STARS: 0

Sorry to hear that. Hope everything goes okay, drive safe!