| Author | Message | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 621 Registered: 1-2003 |
If I see one I wave. "SAVE THE WAVE"! | ||
| Michael W. (Whimike)
New member Username: Whimike Post Number: 24 Registered: 7-2003 |
I am really surprised about all of the experience people are having with Porsche drivers. I think perhaps it is important to make a distinction between "regular" Porsche owners and "enthusiast" Porsche owners. After all, a good part of the Porsche model line does cross over into "non-enthusiast" territory, as does BMW and Mercedes. I have been a Porsche owner for the past 3 years and just graduated to a Ferrari, although I am keeping my Porsche. I certainly would wave to anybody that waves to me. I just tend not to intiate any waving, no matter what car I am in, although I do look, smile, and nod. -- Michael | ||
| Peter F. Cutton (P_f_cutton)
New member Username: P_f_cutton Post Number: 3 Registered: 8-2003 |
Hello. I'm living in England, London to be exact. Waving to other sportscar-owners even if it is Ferraris or not, isn't quite usual. But if you enter the "countryside" you may experience it. But since most of you here seem to be located in the U.S. i have a question: What if you live in (or drives through) L.A. south central or NYC Bronx/Harlem. Do you wave...? :D | ||
| Darryl - TR&328 (Tr328)
New member Username: Tr328 Post Number: 21 Registered: 6-2003 |
If someone says hello, you say hello back. The same goes for waving. You have to wave or at least acknowledge them some how. I always wave. S.F. Bay Area | ||
| Lee Hamner (Tennlee)
Junior Member Username: Tennlee Post Number: 162 Registered: 2-2002 |
Interesting DGS, kinda like the rules of saluting in the military. | ||
| DGS (Dgs)
Member Username: Dgs Post Number: 258 Registered: 5-2003 |
About thirty years ago, I saw an essay on "classic sports car waving etiquette". The "wave" consists of raising one hand, palm outward, in silent salute -- Roman style ... or like the Queen on parade.  Some of the "rules" were things like "when two cars approach each other, the wave is initiated by the lesser of the two cars", and then acknowledged by an answering wave. This rule could be a problem today: when a 365GTB encounters a 360, which is the "lesser of the two"? But I think the point was that the "wave" is a passing way of saying, "nice car" -- so it isn't only for use between the same marque. | ||
| David Mcguire (Matkat)
Junior Member Username: Matkat Post Number: 57 Registered: 3-2003 |
I also wave but as I have seen only one other Ferrari that does not really say much,I think in my area (N.E.Scotland) you could probably count the f-cars in teens!! | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Intermediate Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 1444 Registered: 8-2001 |
The problem is that you can't please everybody. If I didn't catch someone waving at me because I was focused during an "enthusiastic" drive or happened to be looking away would I be considered as an @sshole? | ||
| Ron (Easy_rider)
Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 668 Registered: 12-2002 |
I wave at anybody that waves at me, including the children in the SUV's. I enjoy it that others go out of their way to make contact with a Ferrari. I also wave or give the thumbs up to other Ferraris. | ||
| JPM (John_308qv)
Junior Member Username: John_308qv Post Number: 141 Registered: 4-2001 |
Not too may other Ferraris in this area. I always wave at other sport car drivers (don�t want them to think that Ferrari drivers are snobs). General observations: Corvette drivers always wave back � very friendly; Porsche drivers ignore you � what�s up with that? | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 884 Registered: 7-2001 |
Of course I wave, who wouldn't? If someone's got a stick so far up their ass that they don't wave to another Ferrari, I don't want to know them. | ||
| Marcus Mayeux (Mmayeux73)
Member Username: Mmayeux73 Post Number: 499 Registered: 4-2002 |
I do not own one, but I still wave-some wave back some don't.-I just keep smiling. | ||
| Glen C Winters (Wildwarrior)
New member Username: Wildwarrior Post Number: 29 Registered: 3-2003 |
Just last week a mint looking sweet red 308 passed me in my Yellow 512TR on PA rt 74, in my town of Dallastown PA,we exchanged waves and smiles.In the last week I have also seen two 360s parked at the local Giant food store,pretty neat for a small town.I acknowledge all car enthusiast's what ever they drive. | ||
| michael platzer (348spider)
New member Username: 348spider Post Number: 15 Registered: 9-2002 |
i think its nice to wave ! but with one exception - when youre driving with 30 or more friends from the club - DONT WAVE to all of them - keep your hands on the wheel and drive fast. | ||
| PeterS (Peters)
Intermediate Member Username: Peters Post Number: 1296 Registered: 1-2003 |
Hell, I'll waive at anybody  | ||
| Dr. Ken Lee (Kenster888)
Junior Member Username: Kenster888 Post Number: 248 Registered: 4-2003 |
I always wave at another Ferrari, if no response I honk Question, if someone in a crappy car (e.g. a Yugo) gives you the thumbs up, she is complimenting your car, but what kind of body gesture are you suppose to do in return? Give a thumbs up back? Hell I have nothing good to say about a Yugo! Wave? Looks strange.... Do nothing? That's impolite.... Davie, did you remove the front spoiler lip? Are those removable? | ||
| Lee Hamner (Tennlee)
Junior Member Username: Tennlee Post Number: 157 Registered: 2-2002 |
I waved to several Vettes and Porsches, but never met another fcar driving!  | ||
| todd montandon (Sllade)
Junior Member Username: Sllade Post Number: 230 Registered: 7-2003 |
you're alright mister jones us 348 guys must stick together.Todd aka slade | ||
| Vince (Manatee)
Member Username: Manatee Post Number: 325 Registered: 6-2002 |
I wave at anyone driving a neat car, and anyone else who waves at me. Honestly, I can't remmeber the last time I was driving the Ferrari and met another Ferrari driver on the road. | ||
| Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Member Username: Drstranglove Post Number: 798 Registered: 4-2003 |
Since there are only about five here in NC, I always wave. Otherwise the F-Car driver who I did not wave to....will come to my house and beat my ass!!!!!! DrS | ||
| Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
Junior Member Username: Davey_jones Post Number: 96 Registered: 9-2002 |
LMAO - And stick my tounge out at the same time like Bill Murray!!! | ||
| todd montandon (Sllade)
Junior Member Username: Sllade Post Number: 229 Registered: 7-2003 |
the porche guys you must only salute them with the middle finger on the left hand thats etiquette | ||
| Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
Junior Member Username: Davey_jones Post Number: 94 Registered: 9-2002 |
Interesting P-car comments... If I don't get a hundred people rubber-necking and swerving on the road while driving its because my cloaking device must be on... The one thing I've noticed though is porsh owners don't even acknowledge me - EVEN IF I'M NEXT TO THEM AT A LIGHT! It must be something about the marque that attracts a certain mentality / driver... | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member Username: Whart Post Number: 1577 Registered: 12-2001 |
Bruce: Its a good idea to keep both hands on the wheel. | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 965 Registered: 4-2003 |
I wave. Usually get one back, except from the occasional 360 driver. The past few weeks I've had a lot motorcycles rev their engines at me, I wave at those guys too. And once, I had some motorcycle cops pass in front of me when I was stopped and they revved their engines, pretty cool, but I didn't wave just gave them a nod. I think Ben has a picture of me following all three of them. Vincent. | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 168 Registered: 5-2003 |
DES; I always thought that showing a stiff middle finger ment that they were telling you that you are #1. | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 167 Registered: 5-2003 |
I waved at the driver of a Testarosa next to myself at a red light once. He laughed, then i put on my Ferrari hat and gave me an oops sorry about that look. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 5687 Registered: 8-2002 |
Paul, flipping the bird is giving someone the middle finger... That's how Bruce shows affection... i wave or beep at every Ferrari/Lamborghini i can; like others have mentioned, though, not always do i get a wave back... No biggie... Although not yet an owner, i try to represent the marque in a positive light... Recently made a personal business acquaintance and we got to talkin' cars... Ended up talking Ferraris and blah blah blah; he's got my June Forza issue with the Jim Spiro-330 TRI/LM article... i told him to take his time, but that i needed it back by October so i can have it signed when i finally meet Jim Spiro... Had a friend of a friend over to my apartment, showed him "the shelves" and even took him to Bentley of Long Island to show him the various Ferraris they usually have... Not many people know they have Ferrris in the lot... Sometimes, opening a Ferrari lover with little knowledge to more than what they're used to burns them to want to experience and learn more; much the same has been my experience here. | ||
| Robert W. Garven Jr. (Robertgarven)
Junior Member Username: Robertgarven Post Number: 231 Registered: 2-2002 |
I use ever opportunity to use the horns, they sound so good to me. It is hard to ignore the early Fiamm horns! I know they are loud but part of the Ferrari experience, to me. Most other Ferrari's acknowledge, but some are rather snooty, to bad life is way too short!!! | ||
| Jeff Green (Carguy)
Member Username: Carguy Post Number: 429 Registered: 10-2002 |
I too wave at whatever trips my trigger. I answer good intentioned questions when asked, and try to be a good representative of the marque. I have not yet seen another Ferrari while driving mine....but hope to some day. There is no room for snobs and stuck-ups...after all...they couldn't be snobs if it weren't for the unsophisticated types like myself providing the contrast. They need a good roughing up....you know....muss the hair a bit.... | ||
| Augustine J. Staino (Azzuro328)
Junior Member Username: Azzuro328 Post Number: 174 Registered: 4-2003 |
Unfortunately here in South Eastern New Jersey, there are no other Ferrari drivers. I am very lonely. If there are any, I don't know of them. I would definitely wave or beep or something if I did see one though! | ||
| John Ashburne (Jashburne)
Junior Member Username: Jashburne Post Number: 58 Registered: 9-2002 |
I'll always wave at a Ferrari but have had few waves back. Could be that the 400i in silver is pretty low key or it could be that drivers of newer Ferraris may not know much about earlier models. Drivers of the older models almost always wave back. I think the low key look pays off with police cars! :-) John | ||
| Paul Hill (348paul)
Member Username: 348paul Post Number: 359 Registered: 12-2002 |
Bruce, Apologies for my tea drinking Brit ignorance - but what is �flipping the bird?� If it�s a 288GTO passing - its a case of stopping and doing the "were not worthy" ritual!!  | ||
| peter james moran (Pjm)
Junior Member Username: Pjm Post Number: 64 Registered: 3-2002 |
If someone waves at me - I'm gonna wave back. I don't care what they drive! I will initiate a wave on my own at another Ferrari or other great/rare sports car. The guy with a well kept 83 Carrara would get my "hi ya wave", because he's a car lover. I would not wave to a BMW (unless I waved at). I feel no association with sports sedans. Bottom line if somebody waves at me I'm waving back. I'd rather people thought "he's a happy idiot" rather then leave them thinking "what a stuck up a$$h@le" And never flip someone off - you have NO idea what they might be willing to do. | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 770 Registered: 2-2003 |
I wave or give up a thumbs up to any cool looking car. Gave a thumbs up to a new Maser coupe this Sunday and got a wave and a smile back. I've been saved a couple times by flashing headlights and groups of motorcyclists on canyon roads giving a palm down/pushing down motion when coming in hot of a speed trap ahead. Sunny | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 1696 Registered: 12-2002 |
Wow Steve, I never knew that about the speed trap thing...good to know! | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member Username: 91tr Post Number: 2019 Registered: 1-2001 |
I, too, wave (but don't honk) to other enthusiasts (which includes all Fs, but not just Fs). Wouldn't wave to a stock 3 series BMW sedan, but some nicely-riced? (help me here -- don't know the German equivalent) M3 (or even a stock M3) surely is a petrolhead. I like the spirit of that Porsche "flashing", but IME that's the (unofficial) signal to the oncoming traffic that a police radar trap lies ahead for them -- people have saved me more than once doing that... | ||
| Ron (Easy_rider)
Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 662 Registered: 12-2002 |
If you waved at every P car you saw your arms would get tired. | ||
| David Stoeppelwerth (Racerdj)
Member Username: Racerdj Post Number: 350 Registered: 1-2003 |
Yes, keep the wave alive."yes, even if a non-Ferrari driver waves, I acknowledge them" It's better to (overwave?)! | ||
| Mitch Alsup (Mitch_alsup)
Member Username: Mitch_alsup Post Number: 954 Registered: 4-2002 |
I wave (but don't honk); At Ferraris, Vettes, Vipers, and Porsches {I don't know why I don't at BMWs but perhaps they are so often seen that they no longer register as sports cars in my brain} I get waves back from <drum> almost no-one! | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 489 Registered: 9-2001 |
Don't let WMhart see this thread... | ||
| Andrew H (Stokpro)
Junior Member Username: Stokpro Post Number: 99 Registered: 6-2003 |
P-car owners don't always wave because they flash their headlights instead. http://www.968.net/savetheflash.htm | ||
| KCCK (Kenneth)
Member Username: Kenneth Post Number: 584 Registered: 10-2002 |
I am so glad that I have made the move from being a Porsche owner to a Ferrari owner - before I joined this forum. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 1695 Registered: 12-2002 |
I wave and if possible, grab my clip on Scuderia Ferrari flag and wave it at the car...unless of course it is sticking out my window already. However, I dont like to honk...might scare a Ferrari driver if a Mustang comes up beside him and starts honking The S.F. flag is a fun toy, I got mine from www.ferraristuff.com! | ||
| Scott A. Rovito (Riv)
New member Username: Riv Post Number: 18 Registered: 9-2002 |
I wave always to other F cars and the occasional classic soft top. If a young driver comes up along side me and is not looking to race but rather to admire the car I give a wave as well. I remember what it was like when I was 20 yrs old dreaming of driving my first Ferrari | ||
| G. Green (Mr_green)
New member Username: Mr_green Post Number: 12 Registered: 8-2003 |
Porsche people would not wave at their own mother. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5902 Registered: 12-2000 |
I'll wave/honk to other Ferraris. I'll wave and smile to classic cars. Porsche, NSX, Vette, Viper I act like I don't notice them, even though you know they're just watching you like a hawk. | ||
| Ken A (Zff)
Junior Member Username: Zff Post Number: 129 Registered: 12-2002 |
I've only come across 2 Ferraris 'in the wild' while in mine. I waved to both. The first (360 Coupe) was a snob, but the 2nd (360 Sypder) was very friendly. I also exchanged friendly waves with 2 Vipers, a Lotus, and ZERO Porsches. | ||
| DaveE (Banzaiboxr)
Junior Member Username: Banzaiboxr Post Number: 190 Registered: 8-2002 |
It depends if she is blond or brunette | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Intermediate Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 1441 Registered: 8-2001 |
If you have to wave at everyone, when do you find time to really drive the car? Might as well be in a parade float. But seriously, I try to wave back or acknowledge people that I do see. I don't go out of the way looking into their windshields (can't see inside in most cases anyway). If they drive a cool car of any make, they get a wave or thumb up from me. | ||
| KCCK (Kenneth)
Member Username: Kenneth Post Number: 582 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tony, Now that is a gross overstatement!! There is a God, you know. | ||
| G. Green (Mr_green)
New member Username: Mr_green Post Number: 11 Registered: 8-2003 |
People in Socal have more ego than brains. | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 636 Registered: 11-2002 |
I wave to all Ferrari Owners that I see, few wave back maybe they do not see me? All others who waive or give me a thumbs up always get a waive back. | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 2633 Registered: 4-2002 |
LIKE THE CORVETTE CLUB..ALWAYS WAVE. IF I SEE A P-CAR OWNER, I FLIP THEM THE BIRD BRUCE | ||
| Brian W (Jetx)
Junior Member Username: Jetx Post Number: 79 Registered: 6-2003 |
I searched the archives, didn't find anything, so I apologize in advance if this topic was covered. My question: When you are driving your Ferrari, if you see another Ferrari, do you wave to the occupants? Reason I ask, when I lived in the Bay Area, whenever I took my car out (both in general, and during the Monterey events happening this week), anytime another Ferrari was near us, they'd honk and wave. Down here in Southern California, seems people are "above" waving at other drivers. They generally refuse to look over and acknowledge there's another Ferrari present. I'm curious how other listers react. And yes, even if a non-Ferrari driver waves, I acknowledge them |