Corvette Wave
Melting Slicks
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From: myrtle beach sc
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The tradition started because there were so few Corvettes on the road. Even up to early C-3"s there were not that many made each year. It was great seeing another fellow Corvette owner on the road and so you waved at them in friendship. Corvettes were always about performance and most did not have A/C and the window was down. I am a 68 coupe owner for 53 years. Lou.
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Just something I noticed when out driving around.
I get and receive waves from every Generation Vette Owner except for the C8's, I'm not meaning to de-mean them but true story.
I could of easily bought a C8 if I wanted and would of waved to any Vette.
I wave at the C8 guys and get NADA.
I get and receive waves from every Generation Vette Owner except for the C8's, I'm not meaning to de-mean them but true story.
I could of easily bought a C8 if I wanted and would of waved to any Vette.
I wave at the C8 guys and get NADA.
I had pulled up to a Left turn lane and while waiting for the green, I noticed a yellow car pulling up beside me, but stopped right about at the rear body line of the door. Nowhere near people would normally stop at a light. I didn’t look over other than seeing barely anything in my peripheral vision. Well, as it turns out, it was a C8 and the guy was hiding from me…because when the light turned green you would’ve thought this guy was running against John Force the way he launched into the intersection. Funny thing was there was a shopping center literally on the other side of the intersection that he was entering with his “I am at Maple Grove Raceway“ type of takeoff, and I was making a left turn, so I don’t know what he thought we were gonna do.
I’ve gotten waves from C8 guys before but this guy seemed kind of snobbish. I thought it was odd that he hid from me. I just smiled as the light turned green and went on my merry way thinking “I’d still rather be driving my 2012 grand sport convertible than what you’re driving.“
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Racer
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From: Jersey Shore
It’s funny… I had an incident the other day, and I was going to post about it because it was a WTF moment.
I had pulled up to a Left turn lane and while waiting for the green, I noticed a yellow car pulling up beside me, but stopped right about at the rear body line of the door. Nowhere near people would normally stop at a light. I didn’t look over other than seeing barely anything in my peripheral vision. Well, as it turns out, it was a C8 and the guy was hiding from me…because when the light turned green you would’ve thought this guy was running against John Force the way he launched into the intersection. Funny thing was there was a shopping center literally on the other side of the intersection that he was entering with his “I am at Maple Grove Raceway“ type of takeoff, and I was making a left turn, so I don’t know what he thought we were gonna do.
I’ve gotten waves from C8 guys before but this guy seemed kind of snobbish. I thought it was odd that he hid from me. I just smiled as the light turned green and went on my merry way thinking “I’d still rather be driving my 2012 grand sport convertible than what you’re driving.“
I had pulled up to a Left turn lane and while waiting for the green, I noticed a yellow car pulling up beside me, but stopped right about at the rear body line of the door. Nowhere near people would normally stop at a light. I didn’t look over other than seeing barely anything in my peripheral vision. Well, as it turns out, it was a C8 and the guy was hiding from me…because when the light turned green you would’ve thought this guy was running against John Force the way he launched into the intersection. Funny thing was there was a shopping center literally on the other side of the intersection that he was entering with his “I am at Maple Grove Raceway“ type of takeoff, and I was making a left turn, so I don’t know what he thought we were gonna do.
I’ve gotten waves from C8 guys before but this guy seemed kind of snobbish. I thought it was odd that he hid from me. I just smiled as the light turned green and went on my merry way thinking “I’d still rather be driving my 2012 grand sport convertible than what you’re driving.“
I'm with you, I just bought a C6 and I could have bought a C8 but it's not for me.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2019
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From: Jersey Shore
It’s funny… I had an incident the other day, and I was going to post about it because it was a WTF moment.
I had pulled up to a Left turn lane and while waiting for the green, I noticed a yellow car pulling up beside me, but stopped right about at the rear body line of the door. Nowhere near people would normally stop at a light. I didn’t look over other than seeing barely anything in my peripheral vision. Well, as it turns out, it was a C8 and the guy was hiding from me…because when the light turned green you would’ve thought this guy was running against John Force the way he launched into the intersection. Funny thing was there was a shopping center literally on the other side of the intersection that he was entering with his “I am at Maple Grove Raceway“ type of takeoff, and I was making a left turn, so I don’t know what he thought we were gonna do.
I’ve gotten waves from C8 guys before but this guy seemed kind of snobbish. I thought it was odd that he hid from me. I just smiled as the light turned green and went on my merry way thinking “I’d still rather be driving my 2012 grand sport convertible than what you’re driving.“
I had pulled up to a Left turn lane and while waiting for the green, I noticed a yellow car pulling up beside me, but stopped right about at the rear body line of the door. Nowhere near people would normally stop at a light. I didn’t look over other than seeing barely anything in my peripheral vision. Well, as it turns out, it was a C8 and the guy was hiding from me…because when the light turned green you would’ve thought this guy was running against John Force the way he launched into the intersection. Funny thing was there was a shopping center literally on the other side of the intersection that he was entering with his “I am at Maple Grove Raceway“ type of takeoff, and I was making a left turn, so I don’t know what he thought we were gonna do.
I’ve gotten waves from C8 guys before but this guy seemed kind of snobbish. I thought it was odd that he hid from me. I just smiled as the light turned green and went on my merry way thinking “I’d still rather be driving my 2012 grand sport convertible than what you’re driving.“
I'm with you, I just bought a C6 and I could have bought a C8 but it's not for me.
Melting Slicks
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It’s funny… I had an incident the other day, and I was going to post about it because it was a WTF moment.
I had pulled up to a Left turn lane and while waiting for the green, I noticed a yellow car pulling up beside me, but stopped right about at the rear body line of the door. Nowhere near people would normally stop at a light. I didn’t look over other than seeing barely anything in my peripheral vision. Well, as it turns out, it was a C8 and the guy was hiding from me…because when the light turned green you would’ve thought this guy was running against John Force the way he launched into the intersection. Funny thing was there was a shopping center literally on the other side of the intersection that he was entering with his “I am at Maple Grove Raceway“ type of takeoff, and I was making a left turn, so I don’t know what he thought we were gonna do.
I’ve gotten waves from C8 guys before but this guy seemed kind of snobbish. I thought it was odd that he hid from me. I just smiled as the light turned green and went on my merry way thinking “I’d still rather be driving my 2012 grand sport convertible than what you’re driving.“
I had pulled up to a Left turn lane and while waiting for the green, I noticed a yellow car pulling up beside me, but stopped right about at the rear body line of the door. Nowhere near people would normally stop at a light. I didn’t look over other than seeing barely anything in my peripheral vision. Well, as it turns out, it was a C8 and the guy was hiding from me…because when the light turned green you would’ve thought this guy was running against John Force the way he launched into the intersection. Funny thing was there was a shopping center literally on the other side of the intersection that he was entering with his “I am at Maple Grove Raceway“ type of takeoff, and I was making a left turn, so I don’t know what he thought we were gonna do.
I’ve gotten waves from C8 guys before but this guy seemed kind of snobbish. I thought it was odd that he hid from me. I just smiled as the light turned green and went on my merry way thinking “I’d still rather be driving my 2012 grand sport convertible than what you’re driving.“
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"According to Vice President of GM North America Steve Hill, two out of three C8 buyers are new to Chevy."
That explains it all. Most C8 owners have never owned even a Chevy, let alone a Corvette.
In addition, most C8 buyers are in the 30-40 years of age range. Which is drastically different than 60+ years of age for older generation Vettes.
Most C8 owners don't attend car shows, could care less waving, and they see the C8 as just a sports car that they will trade in or trade up in a few years. They are driving more miles and don't treat the car like garage queens.
The C8 changed the demographic of Corvette buyers.
That explains it all. Most C8 owners have never owned even a Chevy, let alone a Corvette.
In addition, most C8 buyers are in the 30-40 years of age range. Which is drastically different than 60+ years of age for older generation Vettes.
Most C8 owners don't attend car shows, could care less waving, and they see the C8 as just a sports car that they will trade in or trade up in a few years. They are driving more miles and don't treat the car like garage queens.
The C8 changed the demographic of Corvette buyers.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ulta Vista, AZ
Melting Slicks
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From: Ulta Vista, AZ
"According to Vice President of GM North America Steve Hill, two out of three C8 buyers are new to Chevy."
That explains it all. Most C8 owners have never owned even a Chevy, let alone a Corvette.
In addition, most C8 buyers are in the 30-40 years of age range. Which is drastically different than 60+ years of age for older generation Vettes.
Most C8 owners don't attend car shows, could care less waving, and they see the C8 as just a sports car that they will trade in or trade up in a few years. They are driving more miles and don't treat the car like garage queens.
The C8 changed the demographic of Corvette buyers.
That explains it all. Most C8 owners have never owned even a Chevy, let alone a Corvette.
In addition, most C8 buyers are in the 30-40 years of age range. Which is drastically different than 60+ years of age for older generation Vettes.
Most C8 owners don't attend car shows, could care less waving, and they see the C8 as just a sports car that they will trade in or trade up in a few years. They are driving more miles and don't treat the car like garage queens.
The C8 changed the demographic of Corvette buyers.
We are now in a time where kids are buying 6 figure cars before they can even drive from making money off looking like idiots on social media.
To me, my corvette is just another cool car. I’ve owned plenty of cool cars, and this won’t be my last. They don’t quite hold the same prestige as yesteryear.
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Drifting
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I swear that when I had my C5 and was just a lurker on the Forum, when C6s first came out and for the first couple of years, this same thing was said about them. Maybe for C8s, it's snobbery, maybe it’s ignorance of the Corvette wave, or, heck maybe it’s just that some aren’t aware of other older Corvettes. Or some combo of those. If I see another Corvette, regardless of generation, I will always wave. Now, some may not see me because my windows are dark, but if I see another I will wave. Not all wave back and that’s cool. To me, it’s just a great tradition and one that I will do my part in making sure it continues. 
Le Mans Master
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oh boy, one long weekend away and i missed a "wave" thread lol... ugh... this topic has been beat to death... wave if you want, dont get bent out of shape when someone doesnt wave back... maybe dude in the c8 just caught his wife cheating on him an was having a shitty day... The "you didn't wave" entitlement of the Corvette community is unfounded, ya'll give the jeepers and the harley bruthers a run for their money. (for the record I dont wave on purpose just to see if it leads back here to another wave thread)
Le Mans Master
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Jeepism is its own weird cult haha, lord forbid the ducks ever make their way here.
Racer
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From: SoFlo
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It’s funny… I had an incident the other day, and I was going to post about it because it was a WTF moment.
I had pulled up to a Left turn lane and while waiting for the green, I noticed a yellow car pulling up beside me, but stopped right about at the rear body line of the door. Nowhere near people would normally stop at a light. I didn’t look over other than seeing barely anything in my peripheral vision. Well, as it turns out, it was a C8 and the guy was hiding from me…because when the light turned green you would’ve thought this guy was running against John Force the way he launched into the intersection. Funny thing was there was a shopping center literally on the other side of the intersection that he was entering with his “I am at Maple Grove Raceway“ type of takeoff, and I was making a left turn, so I don’t know what he thought we were gonna do.
I’ve gotten waves from C8 guys before but this guy seemed kind of snobbish. I thought it was odd that he hid from me. I just smiled as the light turned green and went on my merry way thinking “I’d still rather be driving my 2012 grand sport convertible than what you’re driving.“
I had pulled up to a Left turn lane and while waiting for the green, I noticed a yellow car pulling up beside me, but stopped right about at the rear body line of the door. Nowhere near people would normally stop at a light. I didn’t look over other than seeing barely anything in my peripheral vision. Well, as it turns out, it was a C8 and the guy was hiding from me…because when the light turned green you would’ve thought this guy was running against John Force the way he launched into the intersection. Funny thing was there was a shopping center literally on the other side of the intersection that he was entering with his “I am at Maple Grove Raceway“ type of takeoff, and I was making a left turn, so I don’t know what he thought we were gonna do.
I’ve gotten waves from C8 guys before but this guy seemed kind of snobbish. I thought it was odd that he hid from me. I just smiled as the light turned green and went on my merry way thinking “I’d still rather be driving my 2012 grand sport convertible than what you’re driving.“
Do the wave thing if you want or not, I like it and I do but if you don't it ain't no biggie in my book. When one cool car pulls up next to another and both have the tops down, that becomes more of a car guy courtesy to at least acknowledge the guy next to you.
Last edited by vinny R; Aug 20, 2024 at 07:42 AM.
Le Mans Master
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He was probably thinking some weirdo in a c6 wont stop staring at me and wants to make eye contact, best to avoid this awkward situation since im trying to focus on my date who is in the car with me and enjoy my time with her and not have it interrupted by some random stranger with a similar car as me, also don't want to get goated into street racing if theirs a cop behind us... probably something along those lines if I had to guess.
Racer
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From: SoFlo
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He was probably thinking some weirdo in a c6 wont stop staring at me and wants to make eye contact, best to avoid this awkward situation since im trying to focus on my date who is in the car with me and enjoy my time with her and not have it interrupted by some random stranger with a similar car as me, also don't want to get goated into street racing if theirs a cop behind us... probably something along those lines if I had to guess.
