Porsche Greeting Protocol?
08-28-2010, 11:48 AM
#49
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
08-28-2010, 11:52 AM
#50
Race Director
I flash in the Cayenne but wave in the 993.
Back in the late 60's my mother had Volvos (started w/ a 144S w/ the truck driver style stick shift) and Volvo owners always flashed each other. Today...not so much...LOL
08-28-2010, 12:42 PM
#51
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
911 flash @ 0:20 mark
^^
08-28-2010, 01:14 PM
#53
Nordschleife Master
.... Oh, the humanity .....
I totally stole this .... ;-)
Another observation.... even longhood drivers don't flash back sometimes. I can't imagine that's due to ignorance, but arrogance comes to mind. Maybe they're just jaded from the seemingly general lack of brotherhood/enthusiasm out there ...
08-28-2010, 01:15 PM
#54
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
When I drive my 356, EVERYBODY waves, gives me thumbs up, and shouts "cool car".
The first 911 was actually "dissed" by 356 people as not being a real porsche!! Every automobile Porsche has produced over the past 55 years has been a real PORSCHE!
Waving at other Porsches started after the SECOND Porsche was produced! Over the years waving has faded into rarity because people are buying Porsches as status symbols, not because of the enthusiasm for a true sports car, or the loyalty to the history of a car manufactured by a real automotive genius, Ferdinand Porsche.
When you wave to these people, don't expect them to wave back. Just wave at the PORSCHE!!!
Robert
(from the "eRuf....Electric 997^^" thread):Last edited by curve lover; 07-04-2012 at 03:45 PM. Reason: YT
08-28-2010, 04:00 PM
#56
Rennlist Member
I am not sure if it is illegal. When I was over here the first time (1998-2001) I used to see a lot of flashing on the Autobahn. I also saw a lot of guys in the left lane with the left turn signal on--meaning "I am passing you on the left." I don't see that as much any more.
I only flash another Porsche in the cities, or the secondary roads. If I see another Porsche on the Autobahn going the same direction I wave, if they are going the other direction I ignore them...
I only flash another Porsche in the cities, or the secondary roads. If I see another Porsche on the Autobahn going the same direction I wave, if they are going the other direction I ignore them...
08-28-2010, 04:34 PM
#57
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
As RLer Bart1 & many others know who've enjoyed Jeeps, it would be easier if we all just followed the international DEFINITIVE JEEP WAVE GUIDE, featuring helpful matrices & jargon such as the Jeep Waving Hierarchy (JWH) & Modifying Sub-Categories (MSCs).
Summary: "When in doubt, WHIP IT OUT!"
Tongue-in-cheek Porsche version:
A reader of the magazine "911 & Porsche World" submitted the following rules (summarized):
First definition of class systems:
A: 993, 996, GT3 (Turbos having obvious precendence over n/a cars)
B: Boxster (all models, but "S" gives you more standing)
C: older 911s, 914
D: 944
E: 924
Rule 1: only wave and/or acknowledge cars within class or one class below (but with due sympathy to those lower down the scale)
Rule 2: crossing path of a car in a class above your own, wait till the other driver initiates the wave.
Rule 3: Never initiate a wave to a car in a class above your own, unless you know the driver
Rule 4: Never wave to a car two or more classes below your own
Rule 5: No matter what, wave should only consist of raising the palm from around the steering wheel. Anything more is ostentatious or over-enthusiastic.
Rule 6: Never allow a passenger to wave. They are not in the club and have no right.
Rule 7: When alongside another Porsche at traffic light, always look directly ahead, avoid eye contact and never, ever engage in eye contact.
Rule 8: Never admire another Porsche when driving. If on foot, and come across another Porsche, brief glances over your shoulder are permitted.
Summary: "When in doubt, WHIP IT OUT!"
Tongue-in-cheek Porsche version:
A reader of the magazine "911 & Porsche World" submitted the following rules (summarized):
First definition of class systems:
A: 993, 996, GT3 (Turbos having obvious precendence over n/a cars)
B: Boxster (all models, but "S" gives you more standing)
C: older 911s, 914
D: 944
E: 924
Rule 1: only wave and/or acknowledge cars within class or one class below (but with due sympathy to those lower down the scale)
Rule 2: crossing path of a car in a class above your own, wait till the other driver initiates the wave.
Rule 3: Never initiate a wave to a car in a class above your own, unless you know the driver
Rule 4: Never wave to a car two or more classes below your own
Rule 5: No matter what, wave should only consist of raising the palm from around the steering wheel. Anything more is ostentatious or over-enthusiastic.
Rule 6: Never allow a passenger to wave. They are not in the club and have no right.
Rule 7: When alongside another Porsche at traffic light, always look directly ahead, avoid eye contact and never, ever engage in eye contact.
Rule 8: Never admire another Porsche when driving. If on foot, and come across another Porsche, brief glances over your shoulder are permitted.
08-28-2010, 06:20 PM
#58
Drifting
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: South Bay, Los Angeles
Posts: 2,733
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Hey, Jaeger. Good to hear from you. It was sure nice meeting you last year. None of last year's bachelor party made it up this year. Much as we'd like to, I think most of us can only afford to be "Porsche Fans" instead of "Monterey Fans." I'll probably be back in a few years even if P isn't honored marque.
08-28-2010, 07:23 PM
#59
As RLer Bart1 & many others know who've enjoyed Jeeps, it would be easier if we all just followed the international DEFINITIVE JEEP WAVE GUIDE, featuring helpful matrices & jargon such as the Jeep Waving Hierarchy (JWH) & Modifying Sub-Categories (MSCs).
Summary: "When in doubt, WHIP IT OUT!"
Summary: "When in doubt, WHIP IT OUT!"
Seriously though, you get more waves in the Heep.
08-28-2010, 08:10 PM
#60
Rennlist Member
As RLer Bart1 & many others know who've enjoyed Jeeps, it would be easier if we all just followed the international DEFINITIVE JEEP WAVE GUIDE, featuring helpful matrices & jargon such as the Jeep Waving Hierarchy (JWH) & Modifying Sub-Categories (MSCs).
Summary: "When in doubt, WHIP IT OUT!"
Tongue-in-cheek Porsche version:
Summary: "When in doubt, WHIP IT OUT!"
Tongue-in-cheek Porsche version:
of breaking one or two of these rules. I don't need P-Car jail...because I immediately knew when I broke the rules and swore I would never do it again! I am just too entusiastic to obey all the time but will try.