by "AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
Published 09/09/2017 at 17:24
by "AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
Published 09/09/2017 at 17:24
Tags: Seattle Cruise 2017
; Seattle
; PNW
STARS: 20
No, really. Look!
Ended up being a very enjoyable drive (back-to-back twisties for miles) followed by some good BBQ. A healthy majority of the group even managed to avoid getting lost! Thank you Eric for setting everything up, and everyone else for showing up.
Okay, let’s get some glamor shots. Eric with the so-clean-you-could-eat-off-it Focus ST
RPM with the imposing muscle car-esque AMG
StudyStudyStudy with the 2jz swapped, caged Z (“mufflers” lol)
Just-a-scratch helping me represent the colorful car segment with the green on tan 328i
Myself, with the fastest straight line car of the bunch (100 VERY good horses I’ll have you know)
And last but not least, NojustNo with the G35 sedan! The only person who didn’t have to worry about bottoming out, potholes, rubbing, etc....
Svart Smart, traded in his Smart had a neat little Honda Fit, but had to leave after the drive so I didn’t get a chance to snap a picture at the BBQ joint. As such, the header image was edited to show that you were there in spirit!
Until next time guys! It was good meeting ya
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
09/09/2017 at 17:33, STARS: 7
Alright, which one of you assholes has been keeping a 2jz swapped S30 a secret from me?!? I demand more pictures and info ASAP!
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
09/09/2017 at 17:38, STARS: 3
I wanna say that that is the “What it costs to own a $500 car” car.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/09/2017 at 17:58, STARS: 1
Not a bad roll call there.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
09/09/2017 at 18:02, STARS: 0
What, no Zoidberg?
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
09/09/2017 at 18:02, STARS: 0
I’m right there with you. It was an absolute beast
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
09/09/2017 at 18:03, STARS: 0
But I thought he had a warmed over factory motor.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
09/09/2017 at 18:04, STARS: 3
Seven people, all in somewhat sporty cars. Surprisingly good turnout!
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
09/09/2017 at 18:08, STARS: 0
And him having a post with both the 2JZ Stang and Aesthetic’s Miata, makes me believe my hunch is correct.
"Spaceball-Two" (spaceball-two)
09/09/2017 at 18:08, STARS: 2
Nice turn out! Sorry I couldn’t make it. Glad to know there are a few more local guys out here.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
09/09/2017 at 18:10, STARS: 0
Sounds like he had a rare weekend shift unfortunately. Too bad! We all wanted to see the fancy Lexus!
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
09/09/2017 at 18:15, STARS: 2
Thank you for posting up pictures! I didn’t take any for some reason (it did seem that everyone was taking them already).
Here is the post I’ve been working on:
The first ever (to my knowledge) Opponaut cruise in western WA (possibly the PNW in general) went off pretty smoothly. Everyone seemed to have a good time, with some spirited driving through the twisties and highly regarded BBQ at the end. There were 7 cars/drivers, with a very Jalop mix of cars and modifications. It was great meeting all of you and I look forward to our next cruise sometime in 2018.
The big mishap was when we split from the Albertson’s parking lot, saying we’d meet at the Shell station on the corner up the road. It turns out that the station had become a Chevron and 3 of the 7 cars left before me, so they ran right by it.
Google Maps shows (we planned to turn at 164th St SE):
Enhance:
Lies.
Oddly, if I don’t search for gas stations, it turns up as a Chevron. Oh, Google.
So group 1 was the C63, Z, Fit, and me. Group 2 was the Miata, 328i, and G35.
We all met up at Snoqualmie Falls after assuming the other group left without us (it was my group that left without group 2, due to incomplete information on multiple sides). Live and learn - line everyone up and set their order before leaving the start location to ensure nobody gets lost. Also, don’t change plans and have a planned gas stop near the start, because some of us guzzle fuel. Not me, mind you - my dash reading went from 26.7mpg to 28.2mpg with 175 miles on the tank before the start. I swear my car cheats somehow because you shouldn’t be able to have that much fun and increase your fuel economy.
Thankfully, AestheticsInMotion took charge and had no problem following the route to get the second group to the falls.
Thank you to everyone for showing up. Hopefully we can make these more frequent and explore some other interesting roads around the region.
"fintail" (fintail)
09/09/2017 at 18:15, STARS: 1
Nice, and the weather held out too.
I was going to try to make it, but this summer cold has been kicking my butt, don’t wanna spread it, and I am still pretty tired.
"Spaceball-Two" (spaceball-two)
09/09/2017 at 18:20, STARS: 1
You are correct. Both he and Beau with the Gulf Stang are Seattle area
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
09/09/2017 at 18:24, STARS: 1
It was awesome. You could hear it from at least a quarter of a mile away. I could hear him before I could see him except on straights (I was the lead car and he was third or fourth in the group).
Very impressive build.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
09/09/2017 at 18:32, STARS: 1
Just a few drizzles. High bridge road was fun (about half of the group had never driven it) and didn’t have much water on the road yet. I think we passed a Mercedes club at some point, there must have been ten SL Roadsters zooming by in the opposite direction right near the falls.
There will be more cruises! Sounds like spring
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
09/09/2017 at 18:32, STARS: 2
No worries! Yeah, and there were a few others who were interested but had to decline for various reasons. Seattle area, coming together
"someassemblyrequired" (someassemblyrequired)
09/09/2017 at 18:36, STARS: 1
Y U no do this until I move away??? Just kidding looks like you guys had a good turnout, and I know that drive is amazing.
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
09/09/2017 at 19:09, STARS: 0
How did I not know this was happening.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
09/09/2017 at 19:18, STARS: 1
I worked 10-2
"fintail" (fintail)
09/09/2017 at 19:19, STARS: 0
The local MBCA group had a meeting in Tacoma today, might have been some people meeting beforehand. I also missed that one due to the cold - it’s an energy-drainer.
Maybe next time will be better, sounds like this one came off better than expected. Could even do a winter meet on a rare dry day, or just deal with damp.
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
09/09/2017 at 19:23, STARS: 0
Because there is almost never a lead image.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
09/09/2017 at 19:30, STARS: 1
:(
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
09/09/2017 at 19:51, STARS: 0
Agreed!
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
09/09/2017 at 21:17, STARS: 0
Right in the middle of the cruise time, how cruel. Missed you!
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
09/09/2017 at 21:32, STARS: 0
Seriously.
"just-a-scratch" (just-a-scratch)
09/09/2017 at 21:32, STARS: 3
The green 328i is me!
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
09/09/2017 at 21:46, STARS: 2
Why didn’t you postpone your life plans until AFTER the meet?? So selfish
"NojustNo" (front24200)
09/09/2017 at 22:38, STARS: 3
OMG MY CAR IS FAMOUS ON THE INTERNET NOW! I swear I will get a grill on it soon so it doesnt look toothless any more lol.
I had a great time and drive and will look out for another gtg. Best part - cramming my gangly self in the miata .
Edit to add pic of AIM’S miata:
"someassemblyrequired" (someassemblyrequired)
09/09/2017 at 23:27, STARS: 1
Not true. Moving to DC is a selfless act so that others may live in places that don’t suck.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
09/09/2017 at 23:33, STARS: 0
I’ll get my harnesses on, you get the grill to coexist with the hood!
"Svart Smart, traded in his Smart" (svartsmart)
09/10/2017 at 00:14, STARS: 1
And what a fine car it is.
"Svart Smart, traded in his Smart" (svartsmart)
09/10/2017 at 00:17, STARS: 2
That’s me ghosting in the Honda, haha.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
09/10/2017 at 21:39, STARS: 0
Durn
"MM54" (mm54mk2)
09/10/2017 at 21:46, STARS: 1
Come on out and do this in NE Ohio sometime, sure it’s flat and the roads are straight, but... uh... there’s... things?
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
09/11/2017 at 02:16, STARS: 2
The only picture I took was at the stop point. But what a stop point!
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
09/11/2017 at 17:19, STARS: 1
You could set one up for your area... I organized this one so we could all get out and have some fun.
If you look at other posts tagged “Seattle Cruise 2017", you’ll see how I did it. It’s all about getting the word out, finding a day that works for everyone, finding a route most like, putting together maps, and following through. If you want something to happen, make it happen.
"MM54" (mm54mk2)
09/11/2017 at 21:13, STARS: 0
That would be awesome, but with my work travel schedule I can hardly arrange to visit family, not to mention try to pull together a car meet!
"StudyStudyStudy" (jesterjin)
09/11/2017 at 22:59, STARS: 2
It was truly a pleasure meeting you all!