Vette-Grinning
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St. Jude Donor '05 '09
Vette-Grinning
This may have been obvious to many of you guys, but it certainly wasn't obvious to me (until recently). I
have always been aware of my "grin-factor" in my Vette and in many cases as it applies to the passengers as well (although some are agrieved by the "heart-attack-factor"), but I was not so aware of the affect (the "grin-factor") on observers outside the car!
I rocketed by a Chevy pick-em-up truck the other day and could not believe the pleased look on the drivers face. Now obviously this applies more to Chevy drivers than say Ford drivers, but I have noticed more and more Chevrolet occupants responding this way when I pass. I believe it has the opposite effect on BMW and Porsche owners
have always been aware of my "grin-factor" in my Vette and in many cases as it applies to the passengers as well (although some are agrieved by the "heart-attack-factor"), but I was not so aware of the affect (the "grin-factor") on observers outside the car!
I rocketed by a Chevy pick-em-up truck the other day and could not believe the pleased look on the drivers face. Now obviously this applies more to Chevy drivers than say Ford drivers, but I have noticed more and more Chevrolet occupants responding this way when I pass. I believe it has the opposite effect on BMW and Porsche owners
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I agree, the car does get lots of grins and thumbs up from other drivers.
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Originally Posted by Neablas
yeh, they get real happy when you take off fast, or chirp the tires, or you know show off a little. It really makes their day, especially 'lil kids.
. 99% of the time I get a wave and a 
back.
