(NW Indiana) Have green light for car meet at local business spot. Who's interested?

CP911 · 03-13-2019, 09:59 PM

Hi all,

Since moving back to NW Indiana, where I grew up, I've been noticing a lot of awesome European and Imported cars driving around town, but have been unable to really meet any of these people or find any existing groups for a cars & coffee type of thing.

Today, I approached a local car-related business owner after seeing and drooling over what I assumed was his e46 M3 'vert in the parking lot for the last year and a half. Turns out I was right - it was his M3, and after talking with him for about 20 minutes, he gave me the green light to try and organize a cars & coffee meet-up in his parking lot.

This is in Valparaiso, Indiana, about 1 hour from Chicago. I told him my goal was a FAMILY FRIENDLY meet with European and Import cars only since a neighboring town already has a weekly domestic/muscle car meet that takes place on Thursday evenings. I'm not against specialty domestics joining so long as they are oriented towards some kind of endurance racing - think Corvette ZR1, Viper ACR, etc. I hate to discriminate, but I really want this to be geared towards European and Import car brands. If everyone with a standard Corvette or Camaro shows up, it's bound to get crowded and potentially a bit too rowdy.

So I think the best bet is to start slow with my fellow neighboring BMW enthusiasts! Then, if you have a friend with a Porsche, GT-R, Ferrari, etc., bring them along and it can grow organically.

If you are interested, let it be known in this thread or feel free to PM me with details.

Cheers!

CP911 · 03-13-2019, 10:02 PM

FYI, this would be taking place on Sundays per owner's request since his business is closed on Sunday. Exact time is TBD, but I'm thinking 2-4pm so that people can still make it to church with their families and still be home by dinner time .

Boiler Up! · 03-16-2019, 01:03 PM

I'm in Crown Point and am definitely interested in seeing something like this happen. I grew up in Valpo, what part of town is the location?

CP911 · 03-16-2019, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Boiler Up!

I'm in Crown Point and am definitely interested in seeing something like this happen. I grew up in Valpo, what part of town is the location?

I grew up in CP and moved to Valpo after a 7-year stint working in North Carolina! Boilermaker here as well.

Small world.

This would be happening at Uptown Car Wash & Detailing, right off Lincolnway near Valpo University. I am not a customer of Uptown Car Wash (I won't let anyone touch my cars!), but I approached the owner anyways as it seemed like the perfect location.

Boiler Up! · 03-16-2019, 10:52 PM

Good deal. What weekend are you planning to kick this off?

CP911 · 03-17-2019, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Boiler Up!

Good deal. What weekend are you planning to kick this off?

First weekend where I have at least a handful of people interested and decent weather...

03-13-2019, 09:59 PM	#1
CP911 Major 987 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: '18 M240i 6-speed Coupe Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NW Indiana iTrader: (0)	(NW Indiana) Have green light for car meet at local business spot. Who's interested? Hi all, Since moving back to NW Indiana, where I grew up, I've been noticing a lot of awesome European and Imported cars driving around town, but have been unable to really meet any of these people or find any existing groups for a cars & coffee type of thing. Today, I approached a local car-related business owner after seeing and drooling over what I assumed was his e46 M3 'vert in the parking lot for the last year and a half. Turns out I was right - it was his M3, and after talking with him for about 20 minutes, he gave me the green light to try and organize a cars & coffee meet-up in his parking lot. This is in Valparaiso, Indiana, about 1 hour from Chicago. I told him my goal was a FAMILY FRIENDLY meet with European and Import cars only since a neighboring town already has a weekly domestic/muscle car meet that takes place on Thursday evenings. I'm not against specialty domestics joining so long as they are oriented towards some kind of endurance racing - think Corvette ZR1, Viper ACR, etc. I hate to discriminate, but I really want this to be geared towards European and Import car brands. If everyone with a standard Corvette or Camaro shows up, it's bound to get crowded and potentially a bit too rowdy. So I think the best bet is to start slow with my fellow neighboring BMW enthusiasts! Then, if you have a friend with a Porsche, GT-R, Ferrari, etc., bring them along and it can grow organically. If you are interested, let it be known in this thread or feel free to PM me with details. Cheers! __________________ CP911
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CP911 Major 987 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: '18 M240i 6-speed Coupe Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NW Indiana iTrader: (0)	FYI, this would be taking place on Sundays per owner's request since his business is closed on Sunday. Exact time is TBD, but I'm thinking 2-4pm so that people can still make it to church with their families and still be home by dinner time . __________________ CP911 Last edited by CP911; 03-15-2019 at 07:45 PM..
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Boiler Up! Private First Class 294 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NWI iTrader: (0)	I'm in Crown Point and am definitely interested in seeing something like this happen. I grew up in Valpo, what part of town is the location?
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Boiler Up! Private First Class 294 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NWI iTrader: (0)	Good deal. What weekend are you planning to kick this off?
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