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Re: Latest Corvette Disease - cybernetic implants
From: PJ <pj4380(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Latest Corvette Disease - cybernetic implants
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Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 11:08:18 -0800
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RicSeyler wrote:
> LOL
> C4`s do seem to be the last of the consistent "wavers".
> I always get a wave from other Vette Owners C4 and down.
> But mine isn`t a stock appearing C4 (lowered, open billet wheels, 12in
> wide & 315`s rears
> and detailed brakes) and they just might be looking at the car for the
> car itself.
> Or just looking at the handsome, talented driver........ LOLOLOL
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>> Tom:
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>> I`ve noticed that drivers of C5`s are not as well versed in the "Wave
>> Etiquette" as earlier vintage `Vette owners.
>> I can usually guarantee a return wave from anyone driving a C1-3, and
>> a 75% or better return ratio of fellow C4 drivers.
>> Which leads me to the theory that *most* people who own/drive C5`s are
>> just plain arrogant, self centered, phony, immature a(at)(at)holes.
>> ;-)
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>> TomC
>> `90ZR1 #792
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I think the `wave` is in better shape than the Porsche hi-beam `flick.`
Over 90% of my waves are returned from any Corvette. Car vintage seems
to not be a factor. The failures seem to be more age (sub-GenX) related
regardless of car vintage. I think the marque is alive and well and the
youngsters will mature and gain `wave responsibility.` Some of our
youngsters may be regarding their `vette as just a material status symbol.
I recently drove a friend`s Cayenne for a couple of days and `flicked`
several 911s and 944s.. Got no returns. Perhaps, those folk might not
feel that the Cayenne is a legitimate member of the marque. DRLs may
also be a factor there.
Gotta hit the road and get to work as the sun now approacheth the yardarm.
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Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 13:23:35 -0600
From: Dave <dbdave(at)nospam.net>
Subject: Re: Latest Corvette Disease - cybernetic implants
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PJ wrote:
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> I think the `wave` is in better shape than the Porsche hi-beam `flick.`
> Over 90% of my waves are returned from any Corvette. Car vintage seems
> to not be a factor. The failures seem to be more age (sub-GenX) related
> regardless of car vintage. I think the marque is alive and well and the
> youngsters will mature and gain `wave responsibility.` Some of our
> youngsters may be regarding their `vette as just a material status symbol.
Yes, and the fact that they were brought up thinking that any contact
with strangers is a bad thing and they may be abducted. It`s sad when
you see how the younger group has largely lost the ability to
effectively and outwardly communicate.
It`s darn hard to see someone in any Corvette wave at you when their
windows are rolled up. But, I do and I look at everyone I see to see if
they wave. My experience has been that most do if they see you.
Dave
Wavin` in WI
From: "Cool Jet" <pkelly49(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Latest Corvette Disease - cybernetic implants
Date: 5 Jan 2006 14:10:50 -0800
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RicSeyler wrote:
> LOL
> C4`s do seem to be the last of the consistent "wavers".
> I always get a wave from other Vette Owners C4 and down.
That`s interesting Ric because my experience has been largely the same
from behind the wheel of my `63. C6 & C5 owners and to a lesser extent
C4 owners give me the impression that they are waiting to see if I give
them the wave first.
> But mine isn`t a stock appearing C4 (lowered, open billet wheels, 12in
> wide & 315`s rears
> and detailed brakes) and they just might be looking at the car for the
> car itself.
Ric, are you running a stock engine in your C4?
> Or just looking at the handsome, talented driver........ LOLOLOL
??? What? Are you letting Dad drive it? <lol>
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Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:09:08 +0000
Author: lucyhamshare
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