Is the 911 Wave Dead
04-09-2021, 06:35 PM
#31
When I had my Corvette, I would say 9/10 times I would get a wave from other vettes
Now in my 911, I'd say 1/10 times I get a wave from other 911s
It is what it is
Now in my 911, I'd say 1/10 times I get a wave from other 911s
It is what it is
04-09-2021, 07:56 PM
#32
Instructor
Thread Starter
And with that said...i took another drive just through town, spotted a 992 driving by, waved and got a fingers lift off the steering wheel. I'll take that...so 1 for 2, batting .500
04-09-2021, 07:59 PM
#33
I still do it as well. Depends on the person. If they're an enthusiast, I think they'll wave.
04-09-2021, 08:08 PM
#34
Got my first P car, a 911, one month ago. Didn't know waving was a thing in these cars. I have seen a few wave at me (maybe 1 in 5-10). Will start doing it! When I was a kid on a road trip in my parent's VW Beetle, we'd wave at all the other Beetles. Will be like old times!
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04-09-2021, 08:51 PM
#36
TBH, where I live Porsches are rare.
However, random people will say “hello” and “nice car”.
Always say thank you or give them a thumbs up.
Many common courtesies from before are dead or dying. Sign of the times.
However, random people will say “hello” and “nice car”.
Always say thank you or give them a thumbs up.
Many common courtesies from before are dead or dying. Sign of the times.
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04-10-2021, 10:46 AM
#38
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by ducktails;[url=tel:17354454
17354454[/url]]Subjectively, maybe about 70-80% of the time, when I do a quick flash of the headlights to another 911 or Cayman they respond. Even happened with a Macan once!
I suppose it depends where you drive - I wouldn't be doing this on the freeway or in suburban neighborhoods, but if you encounter another sports car on a backroad chances are they're there for the same reason as you...
I suppose it depends where you drive - I wouldn't be doing this on the freeway or in suburban neighborhoods, but if you encounter another sports car on a backroad chances are they're there for the same reason as you...
I have started to do the same for mini coopers and have been pleasantly surprised with >50% return.
04-10-2021, 10:50 AM
#39
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by Carl Over;[url=tel:17354497
17354497[/url]]Not dead here. I throw the peace sign. Get lots of waves from kids. Kids like the car. Raising the spoiler at light seems to make people smile that are behind me at checking out the car.
Keep the wave going.
Keep the wave going.
04-10-2021, 11:10 AM
#41
Advanced
I'm glad this is a thing. I'm still relatively new to the Porsche community and I was waiving instinctively. I missed a wave yesterday but my wife caught it. Teamwork.
04-10-2021, 11:40 AM
#42
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I wave and flash at all Porsche sports cars, but not the SUV's.
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04-10-2021, 01:47 PM
#44
I don’t think there’s any situation where waving at another Porsche can be faulted regardless of model. It might get exhausting with Macan’s but still a nice gesture.
The only thing I’d be critical of, is if you fail to return a wave.
The only thing I’d be critical of, is if you fail to return a wave.
04-10-2021, 05:09 PM
#45
Pro
Porsches (911+ay/box) are pretty rare where I am, and virtually nonexistent in the winter, but I try to always wave. Most respond, if the haven't already initiated.
Sometimes, though, if I don't notice an oncoming P car in time (twisty roads), I can't get my hand up in time, and feel real bad. It's harder if you keep your hands at 3 and 9 o'clock like you're supposed to, and have MT!
Sometimes, though, if I don't notice an oncoming P car in time (twisty roads), I can't get my hand up in time, and feel real bad. It's harder if you keep your hands at 3 and 9 o'clock like you're supposed to, and have MT!