Florida wave . MIA
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Gainesville, FL
Originally Posted by viperZ06
Is it just me or do vette owners in FL seldom wave. I am batting about 2 out of 10 from this weekend! Makes you feel like an idiot when they just look at you.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: North shore,Ma./Naples Florida
I have found in Naples that your lucky if you get a return wave 10% of the time. It actually start getting me to the point to where I was not bothering. I figured it is because there are so many around, along with some owners that don't know a darn thing about them. I met a lot of enthusiasts there, but I met just as many people that got one because it was a relitively inexpensive top down sports car, and could care less about the history of the car.
Melting Slicks
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From: FL
Originally Posted by viperZ06
Is it just me or do vette owners in FL seldom wave. I am batting about 2 out of 10 from this weekend! Makes you feel like an idiot when they just look at you.
I always get the wierd look from fellow vette owners....
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Tampa FL
I always wave and seem to find a number of people will wave back once I wave to them. I am not sure they would have waved first.
The place I don't get a lot of waves is on US19 and I don't blame anyone. One second with your eyes off the road in front of you and someone from the far left lane will decide they want to go the the store on the right side and just turn.
The place I don't get a lot of waves is on US19 and I don't blame anyone. One second with your eyes off the road in front of you and someone from the far left lane will decide they want to go the the store on the right side and just turn.
Le Mans Master
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From: Parkland Florida
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Originally Posted by viperZ06
Is it just me or do vette owners in FL seldom wave. I am batting about 2 out of 10 from this weekend! Makes you feel like an idiot when they just look at you.
'bout the same here in the Parkland, Coral Springs, Deerfield area.
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Orlando, Florida
It does seem to be about 50/50 in Orlando. I usually miss people due to my wife nagging me while driving. She seems to think if i'm not looking at her when she's talking i'm not paying attention. Thus missing the wave. I have lost count how mant times i'm watcher her talk then out of the blue she says "Oh look another Vette". By that time the guy/gal has blew by me.
On a cool note I did get a wave and a revv from a hot young lady(early 20's) in a black Z06. Made my day.
On a cool note I did get a wave and a revv from a hot young lady(early 20's) in a black Z06. Made my day.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2005
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Most people don't wave here in Tampa. I'm as guilty as all the others. 1) So many Corvettes that they aren't unusual.
2) Dark tinted windows tend to make it hard to tell if others are waving or not.
3) Mind is on other things (like the traffic around you) and I'm not looking for cars coming the other way.
4) Divided roads.
I'm sure there are other reasons as well. I wave occasionally, especially if I happen to see someone wave to me. Otherwise, it's just a wasted effort.
2) Dark tinted windows tend to make it hard to tell if others are waving or not.
3) Mind is on other things (like the traffic around you) and I'm not looking for cars coming the other way.
4) Divided roads.
I'm sure there are other reasons as well. I wave occasionally, especially if I happen to see someone wave to me. Otherwise, it's just a wasted effort.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Columbus Georgia
Originally Posted by Warren Seale
You'll get the wave from me unless I'm preoccupied with traffic/driving.
Warren
unless I'm preoccupied with traffic/driving.Warren
It seems to vary a lot. One weekend I had 100% from 6 other Vettes. Usually it's about 50%. I think a lot of them don't wave if their windows are up.
Pro
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From: Columbus Georgia
Originally Posted by tampacarlover
Most people don't wave here in Tampa. I'm as guilty as all the others. 1) So many Corvettes that they aren't unusual.
2) Dark tinted windows tend to make it hard to tell if others are waving or not.
3) Mind is on other things (like the traffic around you) and I'm not looking for cars coming the other way.
4) Divided roads.
I'm sure there are other reasons as well. I wave occasionally, especially if I happen to see someone wave to me. Otherwise, it's just a wasted effort.
2) Dark tinted windows tend to make it hard to tell if others are waving or not.
3) Mind is on other things (like the traffic around you) and I'm not looking for cars coming the other way.
4) Divided roads.
I'm sure there are other reasons as well. I wave occasionally, especially if I happen to see someone wave to me. Otherwise, it's just a wasted effort.
It don't take a lot of effort to put your had up.I can understand missing a few because of traffic etc. though.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Dewey OK
Originally Posted by Colinsmom
Hello!
I am new here. I pick my car up this week!
Didn't know anything about the wave, I will be sure to wave!
Deanna
I am new here. I pick my car up this week!
Didn't know anything about the wave, I will be sure to wave!
Deanna