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The Wave
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From: Jacksonville FL
the wave is more than just a simple "hi" its the secret paswword with the right car that makes you part of a brotherhood. the brotherhood of the corvette, and if the wave dies then so does the brotherhood. save the wave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Arkansas
I think a lot of the reason why some (I emphasize some) the newer vette owners don't wave is because they aren't the same type of people as the owners who have the older cars and wrench on them everyday. People like that don't appricate the history these cars have.
I mean anyone can go to the dealer and slap down a down payment on a new corvette and slap a few bolt on goodies.
The one's that learn to appricate these cars are the ones that have to work on them often.
When I was visting a car show (prior to owning my corvette) the local corvette club was at the shows. The people that actually talked and was sociable were the owners of the older (25+) corvettes. The C4, C5, and C6 crowd had thier own huddle and didn't talk as much, a lot of them had somewhat of a "better than you" attitude.
The reason the C3 and C2 owners seemed so talkative was becuse they really respected the history of the car.
I wonder if the Gen 1 and 2 Camaro owners are having this same discussion in regards to the "wave" with the re-intorduction of the Camaro? I seen a 50+ year old lady driving a brand spanking new Camaro pumping gas at the station last week....I wonder if she bothers to wave at other Camaro owners
I mean anyone can go to the dealer and slap down a down payment on a new corvette and slap a few bolt on goodies.
The one's that learn to appricate these cars are the ones that have to work on them often.When I was visting a car show (prior to owning my corvette) the local corvette club was at the shows. The people that actually talked and was sociable were the owners of the older (25+) corvettes. The C4, C5, and C6 crowd had thier own huddle and didn't talk as much, a lot of them had somewhat of a "better than you" attitude.
The reason the C3 and C2 owners seemed so talkative was becuse they really respected the history of the car.
I wonder if the Gen 1 and 2 Camaro owners are having this same discussion in regards to the "wave" with the re-intorduction of the Camaro? I seen a 50+ year old lady driving a brand spanking new Camaro pumping gas at the station last week....I wonder if she bothers to wave at other Camaro owners
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....I've been snubbed by so many Corvette owners on the "wave", so I wait until I see a wave from them first before I return it so I don't feel like I'm wasting a pefectly good wave.
...C4 owners always wave unless they're pounding on their LED dash trying to get it to light up.
...C4 owners always wave unless they're pounding on their LED dash trying to get it to light up.
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I think thats one for no wave folks lol ... btw I will take the blond in your avatar,especialy if she can finish that beer
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I wave at all Corvettes........
Except the '84.........
Except the '84.........
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The Wave Rules
The "Corvette Wave" is an integral part of the mystic and culture of the Corvette owner experience. Corvette owners who wave at fellow Corvette owners show a mark of recognition that you are among the elite group of intelligent people who are driving America's True Sports Car. And as a member of this elite group, you should be recognized for your pose and intelligence. So for those who don't know the five simple Corvette Wave rules, here they are:
1. There is no excuse for not waving at your fellow Corvette owner.
Although most Corvette owners have the class and understanding to accept when their wave is not returned, not waving is a serious breach of proper Corvette etiquette.
2. Whoever sees the other Corvette first, starts the wave.
There isn't any rule about who waves first. This is simple; if you see another Corvette, wave!
3. Rules 1 and 2 apply to both sexes.
As far as who starts the wave, it doesn't make a difference if you are a man or woman. Rules 1 and 2 apply.
4. Any type of wave is okay.
Whether you shoot a big wave up through your open Vette top, out the window, or a quick salute with your hand on the steering wheel, any wave that can be seen by the other Corvette driver is okay. However, this does not include any style of gesture that can be interpreted as obscene or insulting. Remember, Corvette owners are a class act; while someone might have been rude or stupid to you, try not to return the favor. (This is a tough rule not to break with all the stupid drivers who manage to get a driver's license.)
5. A late wave is better than no wave.
If you suddenly realize that a Corvette driver is passing and waving at you, get a wave off as soon as possible. The other Corvette driver may see your wave in their rear view mirror and realize that you were just a little late in getting your wave going. Although missing the timing of your wave is a "goof," this can be acceptably covered by getting off a wave that the other Corvette driver has a chance to see.
So you can see the underlying concept here is simple, Wave at your fellow Corvette owners, whoever they are, whenever you see them. This will show you are a person who understands the full measure and etiquette that comes with your proud ownership of a Corvette.
Dan Woomer (LCCC) wrote and published these on October 23, 2003
The "Corvette Wave" is an integral part of the mystic and culture of the Corvette owner experience. Corvette owners who wave at fellow Corvette owners show a mark of recognition that you are among the elite group of intelligent people who are driving America's True Sports Car. And as a member of this elite group, you should be recognized for your pose and intelligence. So for those who don't know the five simple Corvette Wave rules, here they are:
1. There is no excuse for not waving at your fellow Corvette owner.
Although most Corvette owners have the class and understanding to accept when their wave is not returned, not waving is a serious breach of proper Corvette etiquette.
2. Whoever sees the other Corvette first, starts the wave.
There isn't any rule about who waves first. This is simple; if you see another Corvette, wave!
3. Rules 1 and 2 apply to both sexes.
As far as who starts the wave, it doesn't make a difference if you are a man or woman. Rules 1 and 2 apply.
4. Any type of wave is okay.
Whether you shoot a big wave up through your open Vette top, out the window, or a quick salute with your hand on the steering wheel, any wave that can be seen by the other Corvette driver is okay. However, this does not include any style of gesture that can be interpreted as obscene or insulting. Remember, Corvette owners are a class act; while someone might have been rude or stupid to you, try not to return the favor. (This is a tough rule not to break with all the stupid drivers who manage to get a driver's license.)
5. A late wave is better than no wave.
If you suddenly realize that a Corvette driver is passing and waving at you, get a wave off as soon as possible. The other Corvette driver may see your wave in their rear view mirror and realize that you were just a little late in getting your wave going. Although missing the timing of your wave is a "goof," this can be acceptably covered by getting off a wave that the other Corvette driver has a chance to see.
So you can see the underlying concept here is simple, Wave at your fellow Corvette owners, whoever they are, whenever you see them. This will show you are a person who understands the full measure and etiquette that comes with your proud ownership of a Corvette.
Dan Woomer (LCCC) wrote and published these on October 23, 2003
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From: Rockledge FL
i wonder if it is age related. i get waves from older c5 and 6 owners all the time. had an old guy in a c6 z06 come up beside of me in traffic and pace me just to make sure i saw his thumbs up (then he rocketed off).
its the newer, midlife crisis, bought the vette because the porsche was too expensive, the ladies wont like me if i dont have a nice car crowd coupled with the rich kids whose parents wont buy them the viper until they turn 21 so they have to settle for the vette at 16 crowd that are killing the wave.
its the newer, midlife crisis, bought the vette because the porsche was too expensive, the ladies wont like me if i dont have a nice car crowd coupled with the rich kids whose parents wont buy them the viper until they turn 21 so they have to settle for the vette at 16 crowd that are killing the wave.
Melting Slicks
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From: Nashville TN
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It's hit and miss aound here. I did get a spirited thumbs-up from a C6 this summer which was kinda cool. He was obviously a "real" vette guy, not just a poser whose drives one.
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Well, if you keep the thread going, a new one won't have to start up I guess.
PS, Im so used to people not waving, I've given up waving altogether, regardless of when whether Im driving the '58, the '69 or the '03. I guess when I have the '03 I'm a poser and when I'm in the '58 I'm just not a real Vette guy.
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
Hey, man, I was simply making an observation.....no crying going on here. Just wanted to see if it was just me, and like, maybe I needed to switch to a stronger deodorant or something.
Scott
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i once waved to a group of vettes (about 5, 1 c3 the rest were c5s and c6s) that were driving towards napa as i was waiting for the light to turn green. the girl in the c3 waved, but the other didnt.... once the light turned green i went side by side with the girl in c3 and waved back, then i dropped it into second and lit up the tires as i passed the others, then they waved
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i once waved to a group of vettes (about 5, 1 c3 the rest were c5s and c6s) that were driving towards napa as i was waiting for the light to turn green. the girl in the c3 waved, but the other didnt.... once the light turned green i went side by side with the girl in c3 and waved back, then i dropped it into second and lit up the tires as i passed the others, then they waved
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From: Salmon Arm, BC
The Wave Rules
The "Corvette Wave" is an integral part of the mystic and culture of the Corvette owner experience. Corvette owners who wave at fellow Corvette owners show a mark of recognition that you are among the elite group of intelligent people who are driving America's True Sports Car. And as a member of this elite group, you should be recognized for your pose and intelligence. So for those who don't know the five simple Corvette Wave rules, here they are:
1. There is no excuse for not waving at your fellow Corvette owner.
Although most Corvette owners have the class and understanding to accept when their wave is not returned, not waving is a serious breach of proper Corvette etiquette.
2. Whoever sees the other Corvette first, starts the wave.
There isn't any rule about who waves first. This is simple; if you see another Corvette, wave!
3. Rules 1 and 2 apply to both sexes.
As far as who starts the wave, it doesn't make a difference if you are a man or woman. Rules 1 and 2 apply.
4. Any type of wave is okay.
Whether you shoot a big wave up through your open Vette top, out the window, or a quick salute with your hand on the steering wheel, any wave that can be seen by the other Corvette driver is okay. However, this does not include any style of gesture that can be interpreted as obscene or insulting. Remember, Corvette owners are a class act; while someone might have been rude or stupid to you, try not to return the favor. (This is a tough rule not to break with all the stupid drivers who manage to get a driver's license.)
5. A late wave is better than no wave.
If you suddenly realize that a Corvette driver is passing and waving at you, get a wave off as soon as possible. The other Corvette driver may see your wave in their rear view mirror and realize that you were just a little late in getting your wave going. Although missing the timing of your wave is a "goof," this can be acceptably covered by getting off a wave that the other Corvette driver has a chance to see.
So you can see the underlying concept here is simple, Wave at your fellow Corvette owners, whoever they are, whenever you see them. This will show you are a person who understands the full measure and etiquette that comes with your proud ownership of a Corvette.
Dan Woomer (LCCC) wrote and published these on October 23, 2003
The "Corvette Wave" is an integral part of the mystic and culture of the Corvette owner experience. Corvette owners who wave at fellow Corvette owners show a mark of recognition that you are among the elite group of intelligent people who are driving America's True Sports Car. And as a member of this elite group, you should be recognized for your pose and intelligence. So for those who don't know the five simple Corvette Wave rules, here they are:
1. There is no excuse for not waving at your fellow Corvette owner.
Although most Corvette owners have the class and understanding to accept when their wave is not returned, not waving is a serious breach of proper Corvette etiquette.
2. Whoever sees the other Corvette first, starts the wave.
There isn't any rule about who waves first. This is simple; if you see another Corvette, wave!
3. Rules 1 and 2 apply to both sexes.
As far as who starts the wave, it doesn't make a difference if you are a man or woman. Rules 1 and 2 apply.
4. Any type of wave is okay.
Whether you shoot a big wave up through your open Vette top, out the window, or a quick salute with your hand on the steering wheel, any wave that can be seen by the other Corvette driver is okay. However, this does not include any style of gesture that can be interpreted as obscene or insulting. Remember, Corvette owners are a class act; while someone might have been rude or stupid to you, try not to return the favor. (This is a tough rule not to break with all the stupid drivers who manage to get a driver's license.)
5. A late wave is better than no wave.
If you suddenly realize that a Corvette driver is passing and waving at you, get a wave off as soon as possible. The other Corvette driver may see your wave in their rear view mirror and realize that you were just a little late in getting your wave going. Although missing the timing of your wave is a "goof," this can be acceptably covered by getting off a wave that the other Corvette driver has a chance to see.
So you can see the underlying concept here is simple, Wave at your fellow Corvette owners, whoever they are, whenever you see them. This will show you are a person who understands the full measure and etiquette that comes with your proud ownership of a Corvette.
Dan Woomer (LCCC) wrote and published these on October 23, 2003
