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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Has anybody else noticed that C6 drivers can be a little snooty about the wave? C2 drivers, too, but not so much.


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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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And C5...and C4...

Not to disparage any of these folks, but there is a generation of Corvette drivers out there who do not know the meaning of the wave.
I wave anyway. A return wave is nice, but not getting one doesn't keep me from doing it.

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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
And C5...and C4...

Not to disparage any of these folks, but there is a generation of Corvette drivers out there who do not know the meaning of the wave.
I wave anyway. A return wave is nice, but not getting one doesn't keep me from doing it.

Yep, but if we keep on waving they may get the hint. Peace,,,Moosie
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by scottyp99
Has anybody else noticed that C6 drivers can be a little snooty about the wave? C2 drivers, too, but not so much.


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The C6 drivers probably don't know that you are driving a corvette.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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One fun activity is to sit in front of the computer and count how many days it takes before someone posts a "they didn't wave at me" thread, regardless of the generation.

Generally a day or 2 between threads is tops.

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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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save the wave
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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I don't get to do the wave yet :-(

Unless that is, I am on my motorcycle. Some day though maybe I will get to do the wave along with the rest of you!
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
And C5...and C4...

Not to disparage any of these folks, but there is a generation of Corvette drivers out there who do not know the meaning of the wave.
I wave anyway. A return wave is nice, but not getting one doesn't keep me from doing it.



As a kid I grew up in a single parent household. Our (Dad and I) family cars consisted primarily of C3's. Back then it was a game to see who could wave first. I really didn't even know why I was waving other than thinking my dad had alot of friends that coincidentally had the same kind of cars as ours. It was also very unusual if you didn't get one in return. Not so much anymore from what I've noticed as well. Same as Easy Mike though, I just keep on wav'in.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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First give the 5 finger wave. If you don't get one back, give the one finger wave.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
One fun activity is to sit in front of the computer and count how many days it takes before someone posts a "they didn't wave at me" thread, regardless of the generation.

Generally a day or 2 between threads is tops.

naaaaa, its been weeks and i kinda missed it ..
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by rajsid
First give the 5 finger wave. If you don't get one back, give the one finger wave.
ha ha!!
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Yea I also have had the no wave sometimes from the other C's but I just and know I'm having a great time.

Hmmm, maybe it's because it's not paid for yet!
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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In south Florida the wave is mostly the older vetts,cruising,tops down,widows open.Most c5 @ c6 buttoned up tight,hard to see them wave if they do.Same thing when out in my 90 Jeep Wrangler,no top no doors.All older Jeeps wave, newer Jeeps buttoned up tight. ragtag
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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"sniff sniff someone didnt wave at me"


Wave .. dont wave .. who gives a F ?!?!

Grow up!
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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"sniff sniff someone didnt wave at me"


Wave .. dont wave .. who gives a F ?!?!

Grow up!
That's the spirit ??
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We wave- own more than one Corvette- even find myself waving when driving a none- Corvette- like a wave back but not the end of the world if none-

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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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I have 3 wave vehicles. The c5 lots of them dont wave,the c3 usally will always wave. But the best is Jeep TJ/YJ .Jeep owners always wave
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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