If we could have a complete Oppo meet...

"Rainbow" (rainbeaux) 01/16/2014 at 15:07 • Filed to: None

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If it was possible to get every active Opponaut together, each with his or her car (where applicable) and money was not a factor, what would we do and where would we meet?

I think it's a safe bet that we would spend a day at the 'Ring (or another track if we don't want to be so unoriginal) with an ongoing 'best lap' competition. We'd all set out together for at least one lap at first, but then we'd probably go back to our meeting spot to hang out. Anyone who still wants to drive can do so, and for the rest of us there's a buffet, some video games, live coverage of any actual races going on at the time, some Cards Against Humanity (because of course), a spot to trade Hot Wheels, car parts, etc. and buy Oppo stickers directly, and a couple 3D printers and/or more basic shop tools that are free to use for just whatever. Also, we would have access to Top Gear's Astra for the day, and whoever set the best time in it would win the Stig's suit and helmet. Because that would be pretty cool, too.

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:10

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The Internet. We'd be digitally transfered into it, which...is pretty much what we're already doing.

DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:11

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The Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey or the Circuit de la Sarthe are good choices, too.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:11

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Could you imagine a Ford Motor Company Engineer from the 60's hearing about a 1968 Mercury Montego on the 'Ring in present day?

He'd probably have a heart attack from laughing.

I'm betting I would have about a 45 minute lap time LOL

CAR_IS_MI > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:11

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Space.

Makoyouidiot > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:13

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This is the best idea...in the wooooorld

04sneaky - Boxers. Blowers. Bikes. And bitches. > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:13

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Ahem:

Step 1: Meet up at stance car meet.

Step 2: Make fun of stance car meet.

Step 3: All get shanked.

Step 4: Make it to FP in the next big internet/automotive scandal

AeroEagle333 > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:15

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Being from Connecticut, I humbly recommend Lime Rock Park as our track of choice.

duurtlang > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/16/2014 at 15:16

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I think it would be interesting to race you in my old car, assuming I'll get it working again after its current semi-permanent slumber in storage. How does a 54 hp when new bone stock mk2 Golf sound? I imagine you murdering me on the straights, and me making back lots of time when braking and cornering.

Textured Soy Protein > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:16

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Kansas City.

It's in the middle of the country (sorry rest-of-worlders!) and has bbq.

505Turbeaux > Goshen, formerly Darkcode 01/16/2014 at 15:16

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505Turbeaux > AeroEagle333 01/16/2014 at 15:18

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Nutmeg native seconding that. Love that track

Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:19

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Detroit area. Lots of car stuff to do, museums, race tracks, all that jazz.

Also, MURICA.

PRBot II > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:21

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From Complete Oppo Meetup 2013...

It was... meh.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > duurtlang 01/16/2014 at 15:21

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I'll take the bet. It accelerates like a maniac. I'll gamble on the American Muscle.

Also, it has the Cyclone GT (Grand Touring) package on it.

You know, power steering and sway bars. No.. no... it did not come with power brakes...or even disc brakes...and is prone to overheating...

lol LETS DO THIS! Where do you live we need to find a track to get onto together, it could be hysterical.

PanchoVilleneuve ST > 04sneaky - Boxers. Blowers. Bikes. And bitches. 01/16/2014 at 15:22

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Or we could paint every car brown.

Jagvar > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:25

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My house. My neighbors would be cool with it, I'm sure.

PRBot II > AeroEagle333 01/16/2014 at 15:26

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There's a lot of us Connecticutians on Oppo.

alexotics > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:26

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In-N-Out Burger near some California hills driving roads that lead to Nevada and high speeds.

TheBaron2112 > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:28

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Money not a factor?

Obviously, we'd rent out VIR or Sebring or Sonoma or Laguna Seca for a day, track our rides, and have an "Opponaut in a Reasonably Priced Miata" track time competition.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/16/2014 at 15:31

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One of you would have to cross an ocean, haha.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 01/16/2014 at 15:32

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It appears his is more shippable...giving I don't know if mine even fits in a shipping container...and you can place his on a FedEx Scale (by picking it up)

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:33

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Beer and Scotch must be brought by everyone too.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/16/2014 at 15:35

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Or one of you fits pontoons and some outboards and do an amphibear adventure!

PS9 > Goshen, formerly Darkcode 01/16/2014 at 15:39

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Oh FUCK YES . Welcome to the Oppo Matrix. Drive whatever you want whenever you want however you want. 'Ring runs in this corner, Impreza 'muddin in that corner, 5 Cylinder Audi rallying in that corner, NASCARs over here, F1s over there, Street racing everywhere,....gahhhh why couldn't I be born to a multi-billion dollar family so's I could have some money to throw at R&Ding thiiiis

stuttgartobsessed > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 01/16/2014 at 15:51

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Don't forget the gin.

Kookanoodles > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 15:51

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Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > stuttgartobsessed 01/16/2014 at 15:55

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Yes! Gin! I like gin.

duurtlang > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 01/16/2014 at 15:56

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Wait. I thought boats could sail?

duurtlang > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/16/2014 at 15:57

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My money would be on you as well, unless there's a huge difference in driver competence in my advantage. Which I very strongly doubt. Still, it would be hilarious. I would like to install my hotter cam though, bumping it from its 54 to 68 or so ponies!

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > duurtlang 01/16/2014 at 15:59

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Well, they can sail or they can motor. :S

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > duurtlang 01/16/2014 at 16:00

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I think I'll allow that upgrade.

I wonder though, It may not be quick but does it have top speed? (I know nothing about them).

My 3 speed transmission may run out of top end gearing...

GRawesome > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 16:04

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If money was no object I would say Le Mans, France for the 24 followed by us running our own cars on the course. Or maybe run our cars before the race so we can enjoy frosty adult beverages during the race.

If this were actually going to happen I would say COTA would be a good spot. Relatively central in the US and easy to get to for everyone. Maybe followed by the F1 race?

duurtlang > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/16/2014 at 16:06

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I tried it on the German Autobahn in 2012. 151 km/h (94 mph) top speed according to my GPS, about 160 according to the car itself. It's got a 4-speed manual. I bet you can match that easily.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > duurtlang 01/16/2014 at 16:12

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hmmm I've taken it to about 75 mph and it's really high in it's RPM range (not that I have a tach to tell me, but I do have ears). It will shift into it's 3rd and final gear at 43 mph. I'm not saying it's going to take a long time to get to 75, but I don't know that I'd take it past 80. I just don't think the engine would sustain such high RPMs.

I would have to play with gearing if I wanted it to do any serious high speeds. I don't even take it on the freeway here because of that. It's really not happy over 70 mph (our speed limit here in Michigan, USA). You may have another advantage in your pocket!

TwoFortified > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 16:16

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That'd be raw. The 'Ring was my first thought too...then..."Would my car even make it one lap around that monstrously long track?"..."Maybe Laguna Seca would be more appropriate"

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 16:24

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How about Austin? We could rent out COTA, drink Shiner, and have Franklin's BBQ and Plucker's cater the whole thing. Plus, there are now In-N-Out locations there!

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Kookanoodles 01/16/2014 at 16:27

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So...we need to start and end this in Vegas. Got it.

CPT Speedbump > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 17:37

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I would need help..as I have 2 cars...

Depressoiscool > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 17:49

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Cota or Laguna Seca for a track day and race weekend

Depressoiscool > Rainbow 01/16/2014 at 17:50

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Cota or Laguna Seca for a track day and race weekend

Depressoiscool > Depressoiscool 01/16/2014 at 17:50

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I'm biased towards good ole murica