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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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The first time I saw a C6 on the road I forgot to wave. I just stared and stared as he passed. My gf asked why I didn't wave. I said something stupid like, "Wave to who?" Hopefully he understood...

Otherwise I always wave. As for the ones who don't wave back and look at me oddly, I hope they realize I won't be the last and learn the tradition!

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A few months back I was driving along and a nice C5 Z06 got along side of me at a light and tore out of there when it went green. Now I have a stock '95 LT1. Here's my question. Was he showing off (putting me in my place) or just showing what he had to a brother?
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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I just wave to every vette is see. I don't feel bad if i don't get a return, because i don't see all the vettes that wave at me when driving.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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I just wave to every vette is see. I don't feel bad if i don't get a return, because i don't see all the vettes that wave at me when driving.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by krex725
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A few months back I was driving along and a nice C5 Z06 got along side of me at a light and tore out of there when it went green. Now I have a stock '95 LT1. Here's my question. Was he showing off (putting me in my place) or just showing what he had to a brother?
He might have been showing off but he clearly is a jackass! I guess I'd better put IMO otherwise someone will get offended.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvette Chris
I always wave, regardless of generation. I still get a charge out of it.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by thecatmac
I always wave!
even when i am not in the vette
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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I always wave! Here I'd say it's about 50% that wave back. I've even gotten waved at from the opposite side of the interstate. I was not expecting someone to wave from so far away!
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Last weekend I was in my black c5 and I was turning onto a street. Turning from the street was a blue c4 (not sure on year). This guy could have turned but I am sure he delayed while I turned. He gave me a big wave and a . I returned the wave and . It was a great moment in Corvette ownership.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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I also drive a c5 and the first person I waved to was a red c4. I didn't know about the wave until I bought my c4 and joined the forum. Of course ignorance is no reason to be unfriendly.
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Old May 1, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TheAngelOfDeath
Probably doesn't think your a snob (since he was in a C6) but does think you are probably a newb




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Old May 1, 2006 | 08:05 AM
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i always Save the Wave and pass it on, gotta live a great tradition like that.
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Old May 1, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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A new Z06 C6 actually initiated the wave to me. Wave ON!!!
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Old May 1, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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I went to a car show yesterday and not only did I get waves but when I lifted the hood and had the car running, I had C5 and C6 owners coming up to me all day and gawking at my car, much better than a wave.

But on another good note I went on a cruise with my Club after and evey C5 and C6 that passed me waved. First day I ever got a wave from a C5 or C6 I think and it happend all day long, Maybe it was the nice weather.
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Old May 1, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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I always wave!
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Old May 1, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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Out for a short drive yesterday...passed about a dozen vettes, all wavers but one C5...best wave of all was two very enthusistic waves from much older couple in a red '73 coupe.

Keep it up!

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Old May 1, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Corvette for life
i always Save the Wave and pass it on, gotta live a great tradition like that.
I always wave. Infact a 50th anniv. passed me yesterday and blew the horn. both driver and his lady waved. I didn't see them behind me.So I blew my horn and waved back. Save the wave!
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