Corvette Etiquette
Pro
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 550
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From: Fort Myers Florida
Then again I live in Florida and vettes here are a dime a dozen until you try and buy one; all of a sudden the owners think they are covered in Platinum
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,146
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From: Edmonton Alberta, Canada
I plan on waving but hardly ever see Corvettes in this neck of the world. So I truly am waiting for a meeting and will give them one he** of a wave. (Mostly dirty, smelly, noisy trucks with NO mud flaps and that never signal here) Until then I am "saving the wave"
Last edited by El original; Nov 1, 2016 at 01:13 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: jefferson texas
I'm a big believer in the wave in fostering/promoting the Corvette hobby. However, responses back here are pretty slim, virtually nonexistant from C7 types (by the way, whats that all about?). Anyway, in my fairly long and varied automotive life I've found that the Porsche community was the absolute best about acknowledging each other on the road, regardless of year, model, value or cost. Very good about supporting, recognizing and helping each other. Sure would like to see the Corvette community bump it up a notch or two in recognizing each other. Everyone take good care!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 8,900
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From: Wisconsin
I'm a big believer in the wave in fostering/promoting the Corvette hobby. However, responses back here are pretty slim, virtually nonexistant from C7 types (by the way, whats that all about?). Anyway, in my fairly long and varied automotive life I've found that the Porsche community was the absolute best about acknowledging each other on the road, regardless of year, model, value or cost. Very good about supporting, recognizing and helping each other. Sure would like to see the Corvette community bump it up a notch or two in recognizing each other. Everyone take good care!
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,095
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From: Pewaukee WI
Always wave, sometimes a little slow to wave, some wave back, some don't.
Can't comment on the C7 club if they do or don't wave....
I remember reading when the C6's were new folks said the same thing about lack of waves from the new series owners. Some do some don't.....
I enjoy the wave and try to keep this tradition alive
Can't comment on the C7 club if they do or don't wave....
I remember reading when the C6's were new folks said the same thing about lack of waves from the new series owners. Some do some don't.....
I enjoy the wave and try to keep this tradition alive
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 775
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From: Mooresboro NC
BTW, I wave all the time and 90% get a wave back or visa versa! Sometimes, as already stated, they just didn't see us! No biggy!
Racer
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 364
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From: Point Pleasant New Jersey
I've noticed a pattern... the newer the Vette, the less chance you have of getting a return wave. The antique/classic owners seem to have more respect and appreciation for the culture- including the 'wave'. You get two C1's passing each other, there WILL be a mutual wave... Two C7's? Probably not. I think the wave reciprocation rate drops exponentially every generation after C3. Just my observation.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 262
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From: Dover PA
St. Jude Donor '17
I've noticed a pattern... the newer the Vette, the less chance you have of getting a return wave. The antique/classic owners seem to have more respect and appreciation for the culture- including the 'wave'. You get two C1's passing each other, there WILL be a mutual wave... Two C7's? Probably not. I think the wave reciprocation rate drops exponentially every generation after C3. Just my observation.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,363
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From: Birmingham Al
I through it was just me the C-7 guys and gals act a little funny. I have seen some turn away like ( as if ) it's kind of a turn off..???
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Portland OR
When I bought my C4, I had no idea about the wave. Then an older guy in a nice Vette waved, so I waved back (as my mother taught me to do). Then it happened a few weeks later, then again after that. By the 3rd time I had figured it out.
As a motorcyclist, I was taught to wave and do so. I wave when I see another Corvette and more often than not, get a wave back.
I was pulled over for speeding and got a wave from a very nice C7.
As a motorcyclist, I was taught to wave and do so. I wave when I see another Corvette and more often than not, get a wave back.
I was pulled over for speeding and got a wave from a very nice C7.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Lehigh Valley PA
I ALWAYS wave to my fellow Vette drivers - I don't care what color, what year, what condition, or who's driving - if you're in a Vette - I consider you a brother/sister of mine...period.
Its sad that in today's world that most folks don't wave back. Its the same mentality with holding doors for folks. I was raised to ALWAYS hold a door for a lady - (not picking on woman here) but I maybe get a "thank you" 50% of the time...where when I was growing up and my father would hold a door for a woman, they always said thank you!
Its sad that in today's world that most folks don't wave back. Its the same mentality with holding doors for folks. I was raised to ALWAYS hold a door for a lady - (not picking on woman here) but I maybe get a "thank you" 50% of the time...where when I was growing up and my father would hold a door for a woman, they always said thank you!
Racer
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 364
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From: Point Pleasant New Jersey
I ALWAYS wave to my fellow Vette drivers - I don't care what color, what year, what condition, or who's driving - if you're in a Vette - I consider you a brother/sister of mine...period.
Its sad that in today's world that most folks don't wave back. Its the same mentality with holding doors for folks. I was raised to ALWAYS hold a door for a lady - (not picking on woman here) but I maybe get a "thank you" 50% of the time...where when I was growing up and my father would hold a door for a woman, they always said thank you!
Its sad that in today's world that most folks don't wave back. Its the same mentality with holding doors for folks. I was raised to ALWAYS hold a door for a lady - (not picking on woman here) but I maybe get a "thank you" 50% of the time...where when I was growing up and my father would hold a door for a woman, they always said thank you!
..with the holding doors thing... You know what really irritates me, is when you go through the trouble of holding a door for someone, and they feel the need to reach out and push it open like another 1/4 inch... WHAT IS THAT??? I'VE GOT THE DOOR!!! I'M STANDING HERE HOLDING IT SO YOU DID'NT HAVE TO DO THAT!!!
