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Old 08-26-2010, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by bart1
Enthusiasts still flash and wave. People in Cayennes and Panameras don't.
Originally Posted by cannon1000
Agree! 993's and older...guaranteed wave. 996's and newer (and non-Carrera's) - too many different types of drivers. Poser's, Soccer Mom's and people that don't even know what a spark plug is.
Just lamenting this yesterday, seems like age is a factor as well since us old and crusty types lived through the 'flashing' era .. of course, back then when you double flashed from the rear, people let you pass instead of slamming on their brakes and flipping you off ....

When I'm in the 912, everybody flashes and waves, even dumptrucks ... I guess it just makes everybody yearn for their past. I know it does me ...

Yesterday, we drove the cab to Point Reyes for lunch and a beautiful new silver Aston Martin pulls up while I'm parking, window rolls down and gentleman tells me I've got the most beautiful 993 Cab he's ever seen .. I think Hilde and I both blushed a little. I mean, his car is seriously stunning. The flake in the silver paint is almost blinding in the noonday sun, black interior with silver stitching smells so leathery rich, I'm almost swooning and all just 10 days old .... and he stops to compliment my old sled?? Now that's enthusiasm!! My faith has been restored, at least for now ...

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Old 08-26-2010, 12:49 PM
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When in my 993, I always flash other 911s...I guess I'm old school.

Just about everyone always returns the gesture. Sometime I get this confused gaze back

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Old 08-26-2010, 02:15 PM
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Peace sign...if they acknowlege first.

Generally speaking, I dont wave or flash people.

On the flip side of vehicles, I rarely make it out and about in my 77 Bronco without someone giving me a thumbs up or making a comment if they are next to me.

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Old 08-26-2010, 02:34 PM
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I don't flash, wave, or provide any gestures to anyone.

Owning a porsche isn't what it used to be.
Old 08-26-2010, 02:50 PM
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Have I flashed you before?

Originally Posted by cannon1000
Agree! 993's and older...guaranteed wave. 996's and newer (and non-Carrera's) - too many different types of drivers. Poser's, Soccer Mom's and people that don't even know what a spark plug is.
Old 08-26-2010, 03:02 PM
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I like the headlight flash and maybe a wave if waved to. I notice that Boxters are 50/50 and Cayennes and Panameras must be on another plane.
Old 08-26-2010, 03:19 PM
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I usually do the wave, although I admit I've stopped to Cayennes, as I've never had a response.
Old 08-26-2010, 03:27 PM
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Headlight flash with the older cars
Old 08-26-2010, 03:35 PM
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Anything before the 996 I acknowledge via wave or flash. Newer than that, I don't bother.
Old 08-26-2010, 03:48 PM
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993 and older 911, 912, 914s and 356 get wave. I ignore Cayennes and Boxsters. Wave is usually through the windshield because it is hard to get your hand out the window on these cars.
Old 08-26-2010, 03:57 PM
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Wave only if on 2 lane roads. There's so many Porsche's here you'd be waving all the time. Definitely wave for 993's.
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still makes me chuckle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPfxtJ8SQgk
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Middle finger. Every time.


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Old 08-26-2010, 05:58 PM
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I flash my headlights at other Porsches but sometimes they look at me funny. Then I realize I'm driving my Z3. Oops!
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Originally Posted by 95 NC 993
I flash my headlights at other Porsches but sometimes they look at me funny. Then I realize I'm driving my S4. Oops!
I've done that


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