The Corvette brotherhood....really?
04-19-2014, 07:29 PM
#21
Drifting
I always wave to my Corvette brethren. In the C7, I have gotten many waves from people in other cars that weren't corvettes, but usually driving sports cars. I return those waves as well. I enjoy the camaraderie with auto enthusiasts of all varieties.
04-19-2014, 07:45 PM
#22
Le Mans Master
I applaud your closeted, utilitarian approach to Corvette ownership. You are not unique, nor are you cool because you allow people to drive your car and it actually sees inclement weather. Thanks for hogging the one spot the Corvette world has for set aside for pragmatic usage. Let me know if you ever decide to relinquish it as, I too, someday hope to find the inner zen calmness required to bring my garage queen out amongst the great unwashed.
I am also happy to tell you that I own a Z51 Corvette C7. Laugh away, I'm fairly certain nobody cares. Oh yeah, my Silverado is a Z71 model and Chevy put a big sticker with that silly RPO code right on both my rear fenders so that everyone could send you into gales of laughter by calling it a Z71 Silverado.
You are not better than any of us because of how you use or name your car. Get over yourself........and yeah, I wave.
I am also happy to tell you that I own a Z51 Corvette C7. Laugh away, I'm fairly certain nobody cares. Oh yeah, my Silverado is a Z71 model and Chevy put a big sticker with that silly RPO code right on both my rear fenders so that everyone could send you into gales of laughter by calling it a Z71 Silverado.
You are not better than any of us because of how you use or name your car. Get over yourself........and yeah, I wave.
04-19-2014, 08:10 PM
#24
Drifting
if there is such a thing as a brotherhood among corvette owners, you know, like a bonding thing because we all own a particular car, why is it that there is such hostility on the forum at times? also, why is it that so many owners do not wave back at an owner who waves at them? is it because even brothers do not get along sometimes?
do you feel that you belong to a brotherhood?
do you feel that you belong to a brotherhood?
04-19-2014, 08:16 PM
#25
Drifting
I'm the oldest brother so it's written somewhere I have to rip my younger one whenever I get a chance 
. But RE: Other Corvette owners and years, I've had nothing but respect so far and give the same respect back. But that's been 'my' experience, I'm sure there are others.
I'm sure the respect I get is not because mine is Torch Red but .....
. But RE: Other Corvette owners and years, I've had nothing but respect so far and give the same respect back. But that's been 'my' experience, I'm sure there are others.I'm sure the respect I get is not because mine is Torch Red but .....
04-19-2014, 08:17 PM
#26
Le Mans Master
Because I own a particular brand and model of car? Nope, not at all. I don't own any article of Corvette clothing. I don't belong to a Corvette club. I wave at other Vettes but I don't look for them and have probably missed some. I drive mine year around in CO. I even drive it in the rain occasionally. My '08 coupe had almost 50k miles when I traded it for the C7. I don't put it away for the winter. I don't treat it as garage art. I let other people drive it. I am most definitely not the typical Vette or C7 owner.
I do get a laugh out of everyone describing their C7 as a "Z51..." That's an option, not a model.
I do get a laugh out of everyone describing their C7 as a "Z51..." That's an option, not a model.
04-19-2014, 08:25 PM
#27
SUPPORT AUTISM
Corvette brotherhood, yes. I wave at all vettes when I pass them. Here on the Forum, yes you can create your enemies by your posts.
04-19-2014, 08:32 PM
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On my motorcycle, we always wave low on the left side at passing bikes heading in the other direction. I always get a wave either first or back at me. I also wave at fellow Vette drivers and most wave back....harder to see in the car sometimes due to reflection, but most of the time it's there. Vette drivers tend to gravitate to each other in public, in clubs and at shows.
I think the brotherhood/sisterhood is alive and well!
I think the brotherhood/sisterhood is alive and well!
04-19-2014, 08:58 PM
#31
Race Director
I applaud your closeted, utilitarian approach to Corvette ownership. You are not unique, nor are you cool because you allow people to drive your car and it actually sees inclement weather. Thanks for hogging the one spot the Corvette world has for set aside for pragmatic usage. Let me know if you ever decide to relinquish it as, I too, someday hope to find the inner zen calmness required to bring my garage queen out amongst the great unwashed.
I am also happy to tell you that I own a Z51 Corvette C7. Laugh away, I'm fairly certain nobody cares. Oh yeah, my Silverado is a Z71 model and Chevy put a big sticker with that silly RPO code right on both my rear fenders so that everyone could send you into gales of laughter by calling it a Z71 Silverado.
You are not better than any of us because of how you use or name your car. Get over yourself........and yeah, I wave.
I am also happy to tell you that I own a Z51 Corvette C7. Laugh away, I'm fairly certain nobody cares. Oh yeah, my Silverado is a Z71 model and Chevy put a big sticker with that silly RPO code right on both my rear fenders so that everyone could send you into gales of laughter by calling it a Z71 Silverado.
You are not better than any of us because of how you use or name your car. Get over yourself........and yeah, I wave.
I guess I need to go to a sensitivity class.
Back to the original topic, I think calling the Corvette faithful a "brotherhood" is a little strong. I wave to other Corvette owners, I enjoy talking to other Corvette owners, and I have 1 friend who owns a Corvette (1969).
Jimmy
04-19-2014, 09:37 PM
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BTW, I've never named any car I've owned; no idea where that comment came from.
04-19-2014, 09:46 PM
#33
Team Owner
I drive my C7 with no pants waiting for a guy not to wave. No wave means I throw a moon or my junk in the window.
04-19-2014, 09:53 PM
#34
Melting Slicks
04-19-2014, 10:17 PM
#35
Drifting
Several (most) great posts...then the jack wad comment....really????
But I do have to chuckle about the guy slamming his butt cheeks or "package" against the window on regular occasions...who's cleaning that window???? Ahahahahaha
But I do have to chuckle about the guy slamming his butt cheeks or "package" against the window on regular occasions...who's cleaning that window???? Ahahahahaha
04-19-2014, 10:58 PM
#37
Instructor
Wow!
I applaud your closeted, utilitarian approach to Corvette ownership. You are not unique, nor are you cool because you allow people to drive your car and it actually sees inclement weather. Thanks for hogging the one spot the Corvette world has for set aside for pragmatic usage. Let me know if you ever decide to relinquish it as, I too, someday hope to find the inner zen calmness required to bring my garage queen out amongst the great unwashed.
I am also happy to tell you that I own a Z51 Corvette C7. Laugh away, I'm fairly certain nobody cares. Oh yeah, my Silverado is a Z71 model and Chevy put a big sticker with that silly RPO code right on both my rear fenders so that everyone could send you into gales of laughter by calling it a Z71 Silverado.
You are not better than any of us because of how you use or name your car. Get over yourself........and yeah, I wave.
I am also happy to tell you that I own a Z51 Corvette C7. Laugh away, I'm fairly certain nobody cares. Oh yeah, my Silverado is a Z71 model and Chevy put a big sticker with that silly RPO code right on both my rear fenders so that everyone could send you into gales of laughter by calling it a Z71 Silverado.
You are not better than any of us because of how you use or name your car. Get over yourself........and yeah, I wave.
04-19-2014, 11:06 PM
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04-19-2014, 11:09 PM
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Melting Slicks
04-19-2014, 11:10 PM
#40
Race Director
RC8/FE4/CC3/C2M/NPP....
That is why z51 is funny...
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