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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by slythetove
Yep! 99 times out of 100 they are just "talking" to a fellow car enthusiast in the common language of power- engine note!
Thanks. I did not understand that. I thought he was just being a jerk. Silly me,
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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by thunder hound@53
How many of you get stare at when you drive your Vettes, below is the stareability meter gauge, feel free to add your own.👊

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I would add one more level: Do you have people taking pictures of your car?
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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 10:32 PM
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I would add one more level: Walking into a tree while looking over their shoulder.

I saw it happen.

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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JonMN
Do you have people taking pictures of your car?
I just had this happen today. My wife and I were at a restaurant and two separate groups of people stopped alongside my car and took turns photographing themselves in front of it. I thought it was pretty cool.
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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mpuzach
I just had this happen today. My wife and I were at a restaurant and two separate groups of people stopped alongside my car and took turns photographing themselves in front of it. I thought it was pretty cool.
I guess I can add another level: those who physically drape themselves on the car while being photographed.

Saw that happen, too.
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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mpuzach
I just had this happen today. My wife and I were at a restaurant and two separate groups of people stopped alongside my car and took turns photographing themselves in front of it. I thought it was pretty cool.
Topless? According to some, this is pretty normal lol
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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mpuzach
I just had this happen today. My wife and I were at a restaurant and two separate groups of people stopped alongside my car and took turns photographing themselves in front of it. I thought it was pretty cool.
Had one take a photo of me while i was at a stoplight too! Also gave a couple a rush by lowering the top with the remote as I walked to the car.

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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 10:47 PM
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Topless? According to some, this is pretty normal lol
Unfortunately, they were all guys. Fortunately, they were not topless.
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 08:42 AM
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The dealer asked me where I was going to take the car on my first trip. I told him I was headed to my brother's place since he had been showing off his new 392 Challenger. When I got there, my brother started taking pictures of himself with my car and sending them to his friends saying he upgraded!

Completely pegged the stare meter!

I've had a cop stopped a light next me hold up traffic to talk to me about the car with through his open window.

I also can't stop for gas without one or more people wanting to stop and talk to me about.

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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 10:11 AM
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I call weaksauce. Should have offered the cop to take him down with a race to the next traffic light. If you won, he would have to give you a free PBA card. But if you lose, fill in the blank _____________
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Z06NJ
I call weaksauce. Should have offered the cop to take him down with a race to the next traffic light. If you won, he would have to give you a free PBA card. But if you lose, fill in the blank _____________
I seriously thought about it!
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 12:18 PM
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all of the above, and being that we live approximately 15 minutes from the mouse (yes that one ) which I'd also where I work , tourist especially from across the pond take pictures like crazy makes me proud
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 03:30 PM
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We took ours on a 3 week Route 66 road trip last year. Every day without fail someone stopped to make a comment about the car. I figured if they took their time to comment, I would take my time to answer their questions. It was quite enjoyable.
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 03:58 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Rebel Yell
We took ours on a 3 week Route 66 road trip last year. Every day without fail someone stopped to make a comment about the car. I figured if they took their time to comment, I would take my time to answer their questions. It was quite enjoyable.


I don't see it mentioned much, but owning a Vette and being a friendly ambassador to the public goes hand it hand IMO. Nice work RY!
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by US Icon


I don't see it mentioned much, but owning a Vette and being a friendly ambassador to the public goes hand it hand IMO. Nice work RY!
my friend. We have to remember we own the car that due to many different circumstances other can't, but would love to have. I am so blessed that I am one of the lucky ones, and will always take the time for admirers and that young one that wants to sit in a Corvette.
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 05:30 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Z0Sick6
stare all day long

I'll take 2 of those and the vette...
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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 07:47 AM
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Happens every day we take it out. Pictures, thumbs up, revs, people asking questions, you name it. There's a few Stingrays in my area, but bright yellow with black wheels seems to draw a lot of attention...sometimes I wish it would get less attention.


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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 10:08 AM
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I don't even get a simple look around my area. Corvettes are just too low rung on the ladder around here. But it doesn't matter since I really enjoy it and that's all that really counts.

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