diff --git a/lib/socket.js b/lib/socket.js
index 171192c6..bf5743e3 100644
--- a/lib/socket.js
+++ b/lib/socket.js
@@ -24,12 +24,10 @@ function Socket (id, server, transport) {
   this.upgraded = false;
   this.readyState = 'opening';
 
-  // keep some event handlers references around for later
-  this.onClose = this.onClose.bind(this);
-  this.onError = this.onError.bind(this);
-  this.onPacket = this.onPacket.bind(this);
-
+  // keep track of request that originated the transport
+  this.req = transport.req;
   this.setTransport(transport);
+  this.onOpen();
 }
 
 /**