headless Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Just been out in my Boxster and saw my first Boxster coming towards me, so as I have always done with my other niche cars I did the flashy wave thing and the guy looked at me like I was some kind of nutter. So do you guys not do the flashy wave thing, is it "just not done" in Porsche circles???? Miserable bleeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Now you've opened a can of worms. Opinions vary as you might expect....there's another thread on here somewhere. Some wave some don't .....doesn't really matter - if you want to give a flashy wave go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headless Posted December 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 9 minutes ago, red rocket said: Now you've opened a can of worms. Opinions vary as you might expect....there's another thread on here somewhere. Some wave some don't .....doesn't really matter - if you want to give a flashy wave go for it. haha, I will, I can't help it, it's kinda built in now, but it can go wrong if you see a car and flash and wave and then realise you are in your other car, I've done that loads of times, so I'll keep flashing and waving like an idiot, you never know it might catch on!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon61 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 As you've found, far from everyone waves, so if I do (which I try to), I tend to go for a more restrained lift of the hand from the steering wheel, rather than your exuberant display . But feel free to go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 51 minutes ago, headless said: Just been out in my Boxster and saw my first Boxster coming towards me, so as I have always done with my other niche cars I did the flashy wave thing and the guy looked at me like I was some kind of nutter. So do you guys not do the flashy wave thing, is it "just not done" in Porsche circles???? Miserable bleeder I know what you mean, I always feel quite rejected if I don't get acknowledged - so I tend to do more of a nod or perhaps a slight lift of the hand - unless the other driver initiates a more exuberant wave or similar and I will thenrespond in kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I will raise a single finger off the wheel, that way they almost have to be looking for it and if not acknowledged you don't feel quite such a dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbikerdood Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I always give a nod/wave/flash lights even to other Porsches, Caymans,911s etc the v odd 986 may acknowledge back but it's rariety around these parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzlt Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 45 minutes ago, topradio said: I will raise a single finger off the wheel, that way they almost have to be looking for it and if not acknowledged you don't feel quite such a dick. This is a Derry thing apparently as well. Not a good idea when you are in a hire car ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I think it's only enthusiasts that wave. You have to be an enthusiast to drive a Spitfire, so always get a wave in that, but not all Boxster drivers are enthusiasts and most don't seem to wave. I don't bother anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 And I can't tell the difference between the front of a Boxster and the front of a 911. And even less (modern) 911 drivers are enthusiasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 I always wave if I see a fellow Porsche driver, just as an acknowledgement but nothing too exuberant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyNorman Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Waved all the time in my VX220 turbo, never in my 987. Completely different market/owners. However, on my motorbike its always a nod to another biker, but never, obviously, to a scooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardie Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 10 minutes ago, TubbyNorman said: Waved all the time in my VX220 turbo, never in my 987. Completely different market/owners. However, on my motorbike its always a nod to another biker, but never, obviously, to a scooter. Years ago I had a 50cc Suzuki Zillion scooter. I still remember the day a fella on a proper bike nodded at me. I felt like a proper biker.....And looked like a tw*t! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesding Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 I normally wave/raise my hand - unfortunately noticed someone waving at me a bit too late the other week and felt guilty I didn't wave back in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headless Posted December 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 28 minutes ago, mikesding said: I normally wave/raise my hand - unfortunately noticed someone waving at me a bit too late the other week and felt guilty I didn't wave back in time Maybe it was me and you started this thread, haha, was it on the bypass going up towards Crystal Peaks by any chance????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 I used to flash but then the police said i had to stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonb Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 Ive had a Jeep Wrangler for ten years and always get a wave from other wrangler drivers. Since I bought the Porsche I waved at other boxster owners but not a lot of waves back so gave up, still do it in the jeep always get a wave back. Come on Porsche drivers chill out its only a friendly wave. We're living the dream driving a Porsche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesding Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 2 hours ago, headless said: Maybe it was me and you started this thread, haha, was it on the bypass going up towards Crystal Peaks by any chance????? Haha afraid not! Also agree - don't get many waves back in the Boxster. I used to own a 350z and every single 350z/370z owner used to wave, felt like a community! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 I always used to just raise my hand slightly off the wheel, not many other drivers are even looking I find, to even think to wave back. So now I tend not to so much. If they do wave it's never OTT and certainty not from the 911 crowd! I've had two proper waves in the whole time and that was both from 987 owners funnily enough, one only last week. I was made up that they waved at little old me in my 986. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorsh Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 @Sazzy I'll have you know not all 911 owners are snobs! I was a Boxster owner - and am likely to get another sometime once the 911 'itch' has been sufficiently scratched. In town I must admit I rarely wave, too much else going on - but out on country roads I always wave - even to Macan/Cayenne cars sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsmithinfo Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 I used to wave in my S2000 because as others have said - the smaller the niche the more likely for there to be 'camaraderie'. Never did in my Cayman but maybe it's time to bring it back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Gorsh said: @Sazzy I'll have you know not all 911 owners are snobs! I think I've had more acknowledgement from 911 drivers then Boxsters........even a couple of air-cooled cars. Will generally give the nod to anything Pork, but they are few and far between in these parts ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Ok , next year lets all make a resolution to be loud and proud , no more wishy washy hand waving or half hearted finger raising , a couple of good flashes on the headlights followed by a proper wave and if possible a good thumbs up , be proud to be a Porsche owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Gorsh said: @Sazzy I'll have you know not all 911 owners are snobs! I was a Boxster owner - and am likely to get another sometime once the 911 'itch' has been sufficiently scratched. In town I must admit I rarely wave, too much else going on - but out on country roads I always wave - even to Macan/Cayenne cars sometimes! No disrespect intended to the 911 drivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwmackenzie Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Well with my Lotus it was an always wave thing going on and always got a wave back, I've waved at a few Porsches and been looked at like I had 3 heads so I've stopped now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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