Europpomeet 2017: Roll Call

"Out, but with a W - has found the answer" (belg)
09/25/2016 at 05:00 • Filed to: Europpomeet 2017

Yup, it’s happening! Registration link !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , more information after the jump. Update : 19 reactions to the form already, keep ‘em coming!

After positive feedback on the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , it would be a shame if no Oppomeet were organised. BVdV offered to help, and this is our first step in setting up the meet. We’ve created a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! where you can state your interest and leave some information for further communication. We aim to do most of the practical organisation via email, to prevent Oppo from being cluttered by a steady stream of Europpomeet posts.*

These are the current ideas, but a lot is still up for discussion, so leave a comment, either here or in the signup form.

When: A weekend in March, April or May 2017. No decision has been made on duration (one or two days), but that’ll depend on the activities and participants.

Where/what: In the original post, most people were pro Nürburgring, both for its heritage and its central location ( !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ). Possible activities are driving the Ring and the surrounding Eifel region, visiting the museum, and/or lining it up with a race weekend. A combination with Spa is possible as well, especially if we spread it over two days.

Who: You! Friends and family are welcome as well I suppose, if they like hanging out with washing machine enthusiasts.

By the way, are there Photoshop geniuses (genii?) around who could create a banner/logo, for both the Europpomeet posts and possible stickers?

DISCUSSION (49)

Svend > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/15/2016 at 08:49

Sounds good. Details left.

Also. I want to add, the place must have Guinness in can, bottle or on tap but must have it. lol.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/15/2016 at 08:54

Done.

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > Svend
09/15/2016 at 09:19

That’ll probably be the hardest part.

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/15/2016 at 09:19

Done

Clemsie McKenzie > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/15/2016 at 09:30

Done, I really hope I can make it and meet you guys!

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Svend
09/15/2016 at 09:32

Good luck with that lol. Have never seen Guiness for sale here, not even in very large super markets. You better smuggle some into mainland Europe.

CB > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/15/2016 at 09:42

“There will be quite some reposts of this particular post though, sorry US Oppos!”

I expect an apology to every other part of the world as well. The US Oppos had their fun.

But seriously, hope this goes well!

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > CB
09/15/2016 at 09:50

Nah, you’re Canadian, right? We expect you to apologize.

CB > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/15/2016 at 09:54

Yeah. Sorry for calling you out like that.

Hoccy > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/15/2016 at 10:03

Good initiative! I’ll be busy finishing my MSc all of that period, unfortunately..

Svend > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem
09/15/2016 at 10:07

The good thing is expats get everywhere. There are The English Shops in Bonn, Cologne and Dortmund that sell Guinness.

Englishshop.de

Guinness Draught 500ml €1.99

Guinness Golden Ale 500ml €4.49

I’m happy with that.

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > Hoccy
09/15/2016 at 10:08

Too bad, but I understand the priorities, just finished my own MSc. Good luck with it!

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Svend
09/15/2016 at 10:24

I’m sure it’s sold at more stores and very likely in good bars, I just never had the chance to buy/try one. Might do if I ever come accross a bottle around here. Almost as hard as getting root beer here, though some gas stations started offering it some years ago at high prices.

Svend > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem
09/15/2016 at 10:41

When us Brits stroll around the planet, we still like some of our creature comforts such as tea, salad cream, brown sauce, etc...

Some aren’t even all that different such as Lays and Walkers, Axe and Lynx, etc... only different in name but some can be quite different such as American baked beans and British baked beans.

Not everyone is all that enamoured with Guinness and some find it an acquired taste. Though as with everything, it’s worth a try.

duurtlang > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/15/2016 at 11:21

Done as well. And don’t apologize to the Americans; they’re invited too!

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/19/2016 at 05:38

Is the cars or bikes section for what we’ll be bringing or just what we’ve got?

DutchieDC2R > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/19/2016 at 05:39

Done, cant wait for this!!!!

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
09/19/2016 at 05:41

You can put all of them in there if you like. Seeing how some Oppos regularly change cars, I doubt an ‘I’m bringing...’ field would still be correct by next year.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/19/2016 at 05:45

OK all done!

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/19/2016 at 05:47

Also I’m handy on Photoshop if you want to grab my email off the form and I’ll send some stuff over. I’m in the process of moving house atm so give me a week.

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
09/19/2016 at 06:46

Will do, thanks!

Schaefft > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/19/2016 at 07:55

Done, any time should work for me!

KSTN > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/19/2016 at 11:27

Cool!

DutchieDC2R > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/19/2016 at 13:58

I didn’t write down the idea while filling out the form, but how about this one: Visit Le Mans with the group? I know that regarding ticket sales for everyone and organizing everything will be more difficult with the whole group, but I kinda do love the idea myself. I could certainly see myself with a large Oppo group at the 24hours....

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > DutchieDC2R
09/19/2016 at 14:21

I’d say that’s something we can attempt to set up during the meet (I’d probably be down for it, work permitting), but it’s a long drive for everyone involved, so not as ideal for a first get-together when compared to a more central location.

At the moment, it seems like the meet’ll take place in March or April, so that should be enough time to organise a Le Mans thing, especially as we know each other personally then.

I Like Corollas > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/21/2016 at 13:25

Great idea! Would love to be there, already filled the form. However, I’m in the Canary Islands so a little bit far, as of now I can’t confirm I’ll be there.

But I’ll try!

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > I Like Corollas
09/21/2016 at 13:37

Wow, you’re probably the most remote Europpo then! We’ll try to finalize the date by mid- to end-October, so you’d have enough time to decide and plan.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/21/2016 at 14:39

It looks like we’re on a roll! I honestly didn’t expect this many people would be interested after only a couple of weeks.

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
09/21/2016 at 14:44

Indeed! I’ll throw a couple more reposts online in the coming week(s), and then we can start with the practical matters in the beginning of October.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/21/2016 at 14:46

Sounds like a solid plan!

I Like Corollas > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/22/2016 at 08:22

That’d be great! Looking forward to it.

In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/24/2016 at 19:46

SO. MANY. SWAMP. GERMANS.

I live in Burgerland.

THShorn92 - Left his car in America > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
09/26/2016 at 16:33

I’ll be in the UK by then. Maybe I’ll have a car....maybe not. Either way I’ll try to maybe make it out.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
10/03/2016 at 15:05

Depends on the money for me right now, should be able to get the holidays with enough warning.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > THShorn92 - Left his car in America
10/03/2016 at 15:08

Whereabouts in the UK? You’re welcome to borrow one if you’re up North.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
10/03/2016 at 15:33

I understand, knowing a bit about your situation.

Wout(Out, but with a ZZW30) and I are probably going to decide on a date/location in a few weeks, in order to make sure people can take it into account in their planning. Though seeing the responses I don’t think the location will be a difficult choice.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
10/03/2016 at 15:36

Yeah im hoping i can come along in some capacity anyway. Maybe if one of the oppos i know is going i can hitch a ride and chip in for their fuel costs or something to save on what itd be if i drove myself. Thats if they could put up with me haha.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
10/03/2016 at 15:45

Well, I know a lot of UK oppos(4muddyfeet, schaefft, RWS, biturbo) have signed up for the list, so there must be somebody who can put up with you, haha.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
10/03/2016 at 16:09

Haha i know 4muddyfeet and schaefft best. 4muddyfeet has kindly offered to let me ride along in his car if my finances dont work out so ill be there!

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
10/03/2016 at 16:17

Awesome! If you’re as nice in person as you are online, you’ll even get a ride in Oppo’s fastest Twingo, haha.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
10/03/2016 at 16:28

I like to think Im a nice person haha. Whether or not I am is for everyone else to decide.

Ah yes you and your 16 valves would chop my twingo.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
10/03/2016 at 16:31

Should we set a date for a decision on when this happens, ie aim to have everyone registered and a weekend selected by the end of the month or such. Would help a lot of guys (such as me) who need to book time.off work well in advance.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
10/03/2016 at 16:45

Haha, of course it will! (As long as I stay away from that bloody long eco 5th gear)

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
10/03/2016 at 17:25

My 5th gear is very very short. 80 is over 4000 rpm.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
10/04/2016 at 02:51

In 5th at 130kmh(~80mph) mine is doing around 3400-3500 rpm. The downside of that tall 5th is that it won’t reach top speed in 5th, I need to downshift to 4th for that.

THShorn92 - Left his car in America > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
10/04/2016 at 08:22

I’ll be about as far south as possible, Brighton. Also, I’m going to want an education on Defenders. I want a 110 while I am out there really badly. I’d like to maybe find one I can take back home.

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
10/04/2016 at 12:23

Certainly. I’m currently extremely busy (new/first job), but I’ll go through the results and send you all an email during the next weekend.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
10/04/2016 at 13:18

Yeah thats understandable, cheers for taking a role in organising it. Im far too daft to organise properly haha.

Jaime Melon > Out, but with a W - has found the answer
10/21/2016 at 11:26

Oh god yes, Can’t wait!
Oppo from Brussels here, have a lot of friends in Belgium slalom racing so I’ll go ahead and invite them too. Could be interesting :)
I’m all pro spa as my racing car is not allowed to drive on the road but is FIA approved so can definitely drive on the track :)
videos below of my clapped out VW Lupo Slalom car:

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