guess my little c4 is not good enough for either side of the spectrum 
Is the wave dead?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Southern NJ
The wave is still alive. I think it's more the new first time Vette owners aren't aware of it but they will quickly figure it out. I remember when I purchased my first new Vette in 1989 and took it home from the dealership. During the first week of driving, a few vettes passed me and waved and I'm like "I don't know you" lol. After about the 4th one, I figured out what was going on and started waving. I passed a C7 yesterday and the driver didn't wave, just had a perplexed look when I waved first.... He'll figure it out. :o)
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Riverside County Southern California
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St. Jude Donor '09 thru '20
I wave if you wave, and if your Vette is trashed like a C4 I saw on the freeway not long ago, you WILL NEVER get a wave from me.
I also do not wave at any Vette with excessive chrome, stripes, and accessories from Pep Boys.
I also do not wave at any Vette with excessive chrome, stripes, and accessories from Pep Boys.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2014
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and I would wave at any vette it's respect but yeah I agree all the autozone decals and stick on air and the aftermarket flames is hideous 
Roadster Madness. 😠
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From: Ventura Co Ca
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St. Jude Donor '13, '20-'21
I think as a Vette owner it is our responsibility to tell anyone we find out has gotten a Corvette, new or old, about the Wave. Most of the people I talk to have never heard of it. They said they wondered why people waved at them.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Indianapolis IN
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Unmodified
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I am happy to report that the wave is alive and well here in central Indiana.
My bride of 30 years and I took a cruise out US40 from Indy to Richmond yesterday and only came across 3 other 'vettes, but each time waves were exchanged...and they were all the "arm extended and hand out the top" kind. Of course, it was a top off weather kind of day! 
To us, the wave adds one more level of fun to the cruise, and we'll continue to do our part to never let it die!
My bride of 30 years and I took a cruise out US40 from Indy to Richmond yesterday and only came across 3 other 'vettes, but each time waves were exchanged...and they were all the "arm extended and hand out the top" kind.
Of course, it was a top off weather kind of day! To us, the wave adds one more level of fun to the cruise, and we'll continue to do our part to never let it die!
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Drifting
Joined: May 2007
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From: Mid Ohio
Took my 95 for my first ever drive / cruise on Sunday evening. (this was out in the country) Passed 1 C5 and he wasn't going to wave. I waved and he did at the last second before passing (he was going 10mph)
Some older fella in a 4x4 toyota PU waved HUGE at me! I'm pretty sure he was trying to save the wave. And one other guy on a riding mower did a double take and waved.
Naw.. it's not dead.
Some older fella in a 4x4 toyota PU waved HUGE at me!
I'm pretty sure he was trying to save the wave. And one other guy on a riding mower did a double take and waved.Naw.. it's not dead.
Last edited by wydopnthrtl; May 27, 2014 at 12:46 PM.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Earleton Fl
i purchased this 95 which is my second vette. i purchased it down in florida at wildwood dealership. and ive never had a problem with the wave...unless i was in the villages..some people there in newer vetts have there nose held high but other than that today at the car show waiting to get off the freeway i had about 20 vettes pass by me and they all waved..
so keep up the WAVE..
so keep up the WAVE..
Racer
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Princeton New Jersey
I got the wave yesterday from a two tone 86 to 89 on Route 1 south. I blew my horn at him (I just fixed it on my 1994 on Monday!!). I will remember to wave. Lot's of times I wave or flip the head lights to get a blank stare or ignore. Usually get it from the new C5 or C6 owners.
That's like seeing your grandparents in public and not saying hello because their old.
You wouldn't be here if it wasn't for your grandparents. Same for the C4.
That's like seeing your grandparents in public and not saying hello because their old.
You wouldn't be here if it wasn't for your grandparents. Same for the C4.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Shepherdsville Kentucky
Maybe it's my proximity to Bowling Green, but I get a wave 90% of the time.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Epping NH
I wave, if they wave back fine, if they don't wave back fine...not going to lose sleep over it!
Of course can't even begin to tell you how many "Is the wave dead" threads I've seen on the forum over the years since first joining...LOL!
Of course can't even begin to tell you how many "Is the wave dead" threads I've seen on the forum over the years since first joining...LOL!
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Independence Kentucky
Racer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 321
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From: Princeton New Jersey
It's not dead but on life support in NJ. No wave from 2 C7's (yellow one on 130 N). Didn't expect it either. Didn't bother with the second one. On the way in there was Bronze C6, possibly in the same development as mine.
I did wave and honked the horn at a 57 Chevy Bel Air on 130 S. He waved back.
I did wave and honked the horn at a 57 Chevy Bel Air on 130 S. He waved back.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 22
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From: Michigan
Wave is NOT dead
Put in a good 12 hours of work on the '89 coupe this weekend at my friends garage. On the way to the garage I was 2/2 with the wave to other vette owners. Within the last two miles of getting to my buddies garage I received the second wave (both C5 owners) as well as flicked off a guy in a late 90's mustang. I hate mustangs....
Racer
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 350
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From: Huntsville AL
The wave is alive and well in North Alabama across all generations. I will throw a wave even when I am in my Town Car - I get some puzzled looks back sometimes, usually followed by a grin and a wave. I have never waved at a Town Car while driving the Vette. THAT might be interesting!
