Save the wave
Racer
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From: Phoenix AZ
Sad to say, this is spot on. I think that I am getting 1 out of 5 in AZ at this point in time (mostly from C5ers)
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Melting Slicks
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From: Central Florida
What I've read is the wave started when the 2nd Corvette was made - makes sense since it take 2 cars to "wave". Too bad the BG plant doesn't put a flyer in with the rest of the car's paperwork that discusses the tradition. I think most owners don't even have a clue about the tradition.
Drifting
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From: Melbourne FL
St. Jude Donor '09 & '11
The wave is alive and well on the east coast of Florida. You know, sometimes a driver may be busy - like changing the radio station, CDs, patting momma's knee, etc. And sometimes the tinted widows keep you from seeing a wave. But I know the wave is alive - sometimes I even automatically wave, then feel stupid because I'm driving my Silverado. But I really don't think I want to fall into the "search for Vettes while youre driving" mode.
Racer
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From: Fishers IN
PhatomII is right on. It all started back in '53 when you got a magazine put out by a guy that was trying to get all vet owners connected. I believe it was called Corvette News; and it was free to owners. Nowadays there are so many vets on the road and too many cell phones that people don't realize what the wave stands for. It's not anything secrete, it just means "hi, cool car you have there".
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From: Central NJ
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Melting Slicks
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From: South HOUSTON TEXAS
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09
I wave to all corvettes, no matter what year they are. Sometimes I get one back sometimes not, about 50/50 I guess.
Sometimes people are just not paying attention, adjusting the radio,on the phone, traffic, etc, and miss the other Vette or sees it too late to wave.
Here's one for all
Sometimes people are just not paying attention, adjusting the radio,on the phone, traffic, etc, and miss the other Vette or sees it too late to wave.
Here's one for all
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From: Columbia MD
PhatomII is right on. It all started back in '53 when you got a magazine put out by a guy that was trying to get all vet owners connected. I believe it was called Corvette News; and it was free to owners. Nowadays there are so many vets on the road and too many cell phones that people don't realize what the wave stands for. It's not anything secrete, it just means "hi, cool car you have there".
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Last edited by vetdude; Mar 27, 2008 at 10:52 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: West Chester PA
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '25
What I've read is the wave started when the 2nd Corvette was made - makes sense since it take 2 cars to "wave". Too bad the BG plant doesn't put a flyer in with the rest of the car's paperwork that discusses the tradition. I think most owners don't even have a clue about the tradition.
And maybe the dealer's might also explain it upon purchase, I get lots of waves from C1-4 owners but not many from 5-6 drivers. I think it's one of the unique things about Vette ownership.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Cypress Texas
I live in central Alabubbabama and I've waved dozens of times at vette guys and gals. the guys look at me like I'm gay and the ladies turn up their noses as if I'm trying to flirt. I quit! Once I made the mistake of waving at a vette when I was in my DD beater Toyota van and the look I got was really weird. Right! Save the wave and energy if you're in Alabama.