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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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definitely not this, or if your a snobby Porsche onwer maybe

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/27491/bush_uncensored/

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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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The 'ol peace sign 'V' for me, or flash-to-pass lights on the freeway.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Siriusvette
I gave a thumbs up today "outside" the window and felt like a bit of a clown shoe afterwards. There are many signals... The standard wave, the point, the gun point, the raised fist, thumbs up, both hands out the window if you get nuts, maybe a head nod. What do you do?
I just look for some recognition. Thumbs up, traditional wave, flip up the headlights. I don't think there is really an "official" way. And if someone starts preaching about the correct protocal for a wave...I'm gonna start flippin the bird with a smile

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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Siriusvette
I gave a thumbs up today "outside" the window and felt like a bit of a clown shoe afterwards.
Not that I'm trying to analyze you or anything, but why did you feel like a clown shoe?
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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By Far the best wave, is the one given out the side window... many times the sun or and angle can make seeing a driver in the car waving difficult, but you can not mistake a wave from outside the side window,,,,unless it is really hot outside I always ride with the driver side window open, even with the Ac on.. elbow on the window sill.. a simple raise of the arm gets th job done..
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by C5 4 ME
I'm old, but I usually use 2 finger "V" wave over the steering wheel. "V" for Vette. Hope this helps.
The V is the official Corvette wave.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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I'm gussing any wave is acceptable ... as long it's not the one finger victory salute!

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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by WALLstAL
Please don't try this one!!!



This one is O.K.


Yep, works fine for me.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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It's not the type of wave, it's the amount of red shift
in my wave as I'm going past ya

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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by C5 4 ME
I'm old, but I usually use 2 finger "V" wave over the steering wheel. "V" for Vette. Hope this helps.
I'm young...but follow his example for the wave. Who cares about age anyway? It's just a number!
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Bounty
I'm young, so I try the ultra-cool 2-finger flip.....been workin' fine so far.
Me too but I only use the middle one
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ebubman
i always try to do a chinese fire drill approach by jumping out & running around the car @ traffic lights jk.

LMAO!!!!! Too Funny!
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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Always worked for me.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
By Far the best wave, is the one given out the side window... many times the sun or and angle can make seeing a driver in the car waving difficult, but you can not mistake a wave from outside the side window,,,,unless it is really hot outside I always ride with the driver side window open, even with the Ac on.. elbow on the window sill.. a simple raise of the arm gets th job done..
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by GMvert
definitely not this, or if your a snobby Porsche onwer maybe

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/27491/bush_uncensored/
wow did i get off topic. haha i watched several of them for about 35 min oops hahahaha back to topic, i just wave.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 06:44 AM
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However many fingers I can spare at the moment....
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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No real set way to do a wave. As long as the other driver can see you wave, it should work. The key is actually either giving or responding to a wave.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by VA 98 VETTE
I stick my head out of the window and start yelling.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Just like this little guy - only sitting down

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