I'm moving to Connecticut from California-how many CT OPPOnauts are there?

"71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors" (adamprotter)
03/02/2016 at 17:13 • Filed to: None

My girlfriend got into Yale and I’m going to be following her across the country in a few months because I love her and sunshine is overrated. How’s the OPPO community on the East Coast?

DISCUSSION (23)

500 Days of Kittens > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 17:19

I have no idea, but we’ll miss you buddy. Good luck!

yitznewton > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 17:19

I grew up in West Hartford. So... that’s pretty irrelevant ^_^

Come out to drive in Harriman when you can. Not sure what the roads in southern CT are like.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 17:25

I'm a Rhode Island Opponaut, which is like half an hour away from being a Connecticut Opponaut. I think there's a few other New England Oppos around here.

CounterTorqueSteer > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 17:26

Marylander here. I've lived on the East Coast my whole life. I find it lovely.

someassemblyrequired > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 17:33

Car culture is awesome, winters can be cold and summers are hot and humid. CT is pretty rural outside of Hartford and the NYC burbs. Also bugs. Lots of bugs. Buy a sailboat and live by the water and you’ll be fine. New Haven itself is nice in parts and a total $#@$ing dump in others. A lot better than it used to be, but keep your wits about you at all times.

Montalvo > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 17:43

Welcome to the east coast. I think there are a decent number of us up in the northeast. Definitely a few of us driving about in NY.

yitznewton > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 17:55

Actually come to think of it, CT-8 through the Naugatuck River valley is one of the nicest higher-speed roads I know well. On a summer evening at twilight, with the top down... tingles the spine thinking about it :)

Kinja'd!!!

Roadster Man > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 19:30

Any car you bring with you will rust to bits. Do they have rust in California? I’m in Fairfield and when the weather gets nice I’d be happy to show you around the roads I cruise on. You sure as hell won’t find anything fun in New Haven.

For real fun there’s Lime Rock Park itself. The roads in the surrounding area are fun if you can find ones that wind around the lakes. It’s a hike from New Haven, but you’ll be dying to get out of that shithole. It’s pretty much the Berkshires when you’re that far up, and it’s beautiful countryside. It makes a nice day trip.

If you’re actually living in New Haven, everything you own will be stolen at some point. You’ll probably get mugged. And worst of all, get ready to interact with Yale people.

Roadster Man > yitznewton
03/02/2016 at 19:31

Route 8 is so much fun when it twists through the Valley! You should try Route 7 (late at night) up north too, it’s a blast, it follows the river the whole way.

RTeeJay > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 19:40

I live in Enfield, CT (near the Mass boarder), and as far as cruise nights go, there is Mark’s Cruise night on Mondays near Windsor Locks. Also a cruise night every Friday in Vernon. But the big ticket show is caffeine and carburetors in Canaan (near Greenwich) every couple of months or so. Plenty of racing at Lime Rock over the spring/summer, as well as Stafford Springs for modified racing. As for non car activities, plenty of hiking in Mass/Vermont/New Hampshire, or take the train into NYC

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Roadster Man
03/02/2016 at 21:02

7 is sublime. (Not me I wish)

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > yitznewton
03/02/2016 at 21:03

north of Waterbury even better.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 21:29

1. Lime rock

2. NW and NE corners are great ways to quickly get out of the coastal/ct valley suburban sprawl.

3. winter makes you appreciate the other 9 months more. (personally i like it) I had 2 roommates form cal that never left their dorm rooms. fall is awesome. basic girls do have cinnamon down to a science.

4.Boston and new york a 2 hour trip away.

5. cape cod and Rhode island are a few hours away.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > Roadster Man
03/02/2016 at 21:50

Thanks for the advice on the roads, and I think I’ll just have to get used to hanging out with Yale people, my girlfriend is gonna be one of them!

Darkshoe (With Straight 6) > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 21:54

There’s at least one young guy who likes old BMWs in the middle of the state.

yitznewton > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
03/02/2016 at 21:55

You know, I always bail out to 84 when I go up to my mom now; but I’m flashing back to visiting my aunt and uncle up in Torrington as a kid, and wow, you’re right!

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 21:56

also Modern and Pepes pizza are on many top 10 pizza lists in the country.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > yitznewton
03/02/2016 at 21:59

that stretch between naugatuck and beacon falls is amazing.

JGrabowMSt > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 22:59

The Northeast Oppo community is very strong. Myself, JBH, Brian Sylvestro, Stevo777, Aaron Brown, Mars478, there are over 100 on my email list for get togethers and random meetups for either just driving around or going to C&C together. Shoot me an email, [username]@gmail and Ill keep you in the loop about happenings and events ill be either organizing or attending.

Dont forget you’ll be close enough to attend the Tri State Meetup!

oppositelock.kinja.com/the-official-oppositelock-tristate-meetup-2015-1743019390

Chasaboo > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2016 at 23:08

I’m from Boston and moved to LA. In Boston one winter we had 3 months straight of no sunshine. None at all. That did it for me. SoCal is the best.

Roadster Man > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/03/2016 at 00:10

And like the other guys said below, the northern parts of route 7 & 8 are pretty sweet. I especially like route 7, but it’s got a lot of traffic.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > Roadster Man
03/08/2016 at 23:12

I thought you were joking about the crime thing. Just looked up new Haven crime stats. Fuck. Double fuck. How likely is a bright blue wrx sti to be stolen or vandalized?

Roadster Man > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/09/2016 at 12:08

Not joking about the crime. New Haven is very sketchy. You won’t get mugged around the Yale area, but a few blocks away there are kids selling crack. For real (I know a couple public defenders). Your car will be a target, especially if it’s an STI. Get a hidden kill switch installed, a serious high-end alarm, lo-jack, or all three. Don’t mess around. If possible, pay for off-street parking and get that sucker in a secure garage.

My 2006 WRX wagon was stolen from the street directly in front of my house in Fairfield. It was a bit flashy... Lowered on coil-overs, sedan front end, front mount intercooler, big exhaust. But it was literally parked right in front of my house’s bay window, underneath a street light. Thieves have serious balls these days. I live a block away from Bridgeport, so that’s why it got nabbed. That was nearly two years ago and still nothing has turned up. I’m not holding my breath.