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NJScorpio · 12-05-2013, 11:21 AM

When I had a 1979 Trans Am (around 1998-2004) , I used to exchange waves with 3rd gen and older f-bodies. Not so much with 4th gen. I think it's a difference between owning a current gen car and an older gen.

Currently, you know if you see someone in a 1990 z28, or a 2003 WS6, that they are specifically into those cars, probably a gear head. Someone in a new Camaro might have just liked the look (nothing wrong with that).

BlaqWhole · 12-05-2013, 11:50 AM

People in sports/muscle cars used to acknowledge each other years and years ago. And that is because only certain people bought them. These days more and more non-enthusiasts are buying sports/muscle cars. So they don't have the sense of fellowship. They see you wave and they just don't get it. Half the time they don't even realize you're there. A real enthusiast will wave tho. So if someone doesn't, then its because they're not really an enthusiast...or maybe they had a really horrible day.

BETO713 · 12-05-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaqWhole

People in sports/muscle cars used to acknowledge each other years and years ago. And that is because only certain people bought them. These days more and more non-enthusiasts are buying sports/muscle cars. So they don't have the sense of fellowship. They see you wave and they just don't get it. Half the time they don't even realize you're there. A real enthusiast will wave tho. So if someone doesn't, then its because they're not really an enthusiast...or maybe they had a really horrible day.

I agree alot of people i see driving camaros look like people who dont have such a passion or pride for these cars like we do. I always get excited when i see a camaro thats been atleast slightly modded because i know they like it enough to make it their own and stand out and appreciate the car and other camaros on the road therefore a wave to be made

lol

Iron Lung Jimmy · 12-05-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaqWhole

...<snip>...So if someone doesn't, then its because they're not really an enthusiast...or maybe they had a really horrible day.

Or they're scared.

Ambush · 12-05-2013, 07:02 PM

I flash my headlights in acknowledgement. sometimes if we're going the same way, we'll size each other up and then the inevitable happens...

Michaels2011 · 12-05-2013, 07:29 PM

I always give the peace sign……all gen Camaros

trcsr · 12-07-2013, 09:24 PM

I always wave at any other Camaro, but very seldom get a return wave. I had the same experience with my Mazda Miata; I would wave to other Miatas and very seldom get a response. I always look at another Camaro when I see one and very seldom are the drivers looking at me (same as with the Miatas). I attribute it to the area where I live, SE NC near Wilmington. Not many car guys around here other than the hot rod types and they could care less about a sports car. Back in the 50's and 60's when i was driving MG's and Austin Healeys every sports car driver waved to any other sports car driver and most of the time got a response. But that was back in southern OH where there seems to be more car guys than around here. I also had similar non-response experiences when I lived in MD outside of DC. Sad!

ChevyCamaroGirl · 12-07-2013, 09:43 PM

I threw a piece sign at a 2013 I saw in my home town yesterday. No response back. I notice every Camaro I see. Guess some people are too good to wave. Its like when I ride my bike and pass another biker. I always give the bunny ears.

Mutant Racer · 12-08-2013, 12:32 AM

You guys are doing it wrong! Pull up next to a Camaro and give them the finger then punch it and make them chase you. If they catch up buy them lunch and talk about cars for the next hour.

Its how we create harmony in the world and bring balance to the force.

OHIOSS · 12-08-2013, 11:44 PM

Four pages about waving at other Camaro owners...... Thank GOD I didn't miss this thread!!

My question..... Who gives a rats a$$???

CaliDave · 02-13-2014, 08:58 AM

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I have a Harley too and I always give the peace sign. They never look to wave back. I'm new to the Camaro life. But if someone waves at me I'm waving back. And if CamaroGirl waves at me I'm going to try to get her to pull over and talk to me. Lol I know I won't catch her... peace out

mcbeth15 · 02-13-2014, 12:30 PM

Been waving to my fellow brethren since '79

2012-1822 · 02-13-2014, 01:03 PM

Heck, someone has to say it.

Nobody waived back at me last week. Totally unrelated, a slightly used 2012 ZL1 for sale, cheap. Make offer.

rgrmoreira13 · 02-13-2014, 01:06 PM

I try to wave but then they want to race and I just let them have their 15 seconds of feeling good.

12-05-2013, 07:02 PM	#89
Ambush Rawr! Drives: Giulia Quadrifoglio, C8 Stingray Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 351	I flash my headlights in acknowledgement. sometimes if we're going the same way, we'll size each other up and then the inevitable happens... __________________ Current: 2023 Red Mist Corvette Stingray 2LT 2021 Trofeo White Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Retired: 2018 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS 2014 Crystal Red Camaro RS

12-05-2013, 07:29 PM	#90
Michaels2011 Drives: 2014 2lt/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St Augustine Posts: 564 View My Garage	I always give the peace sign……all gen Camaros __________________ K&N cai..... WCC underhood lighting.... 1LE strut tower brace.... Custom painted Fuse box/engine covers & strut tower brace.... Pfadt 1.25 lowering springs.....Ghosted side markers.....

02-13-2014, 12:30 PM	#96
mcbeth15 Drives: '11 RS 2LT IBM Join Date: May 2012 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 673	Been waving to my fellow brethren since '79 __________________

02-13-2014, 01:03 PM	#97
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,697	Heck, someone has to say it. Nobody waived back at me last week. Totally unrelated, a slightly used 2012 ZL1 for sale, cheap. Make offer. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

02-13-2014, 01:06 PM	#98
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	I try to wave but then they want to race and I just let them have their 15 seconds of feeling good. __________________ Specs TSP Stage 2 Boosted Cam 227/235 at 114 LSA Fore Innovation Triple pump staged (Walbro 342 primary and 2x Walbro 450 secondaries) Procharger D1x with a 3.85 pulley ID1050x Injectors Flex Fuel Sensor Monster LT1 Twin Disk Clutch Holley Sniper Efi Intake Manifold NW 103mm Boosted TB 747rwhp at 12psi on E85

12-05-2013, 11:21 AM	#85
NJScorpio Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LT Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,122	When I had a 1979 Trans Am (around 1998-2004) , I used to exchange waves with 3rd gen and older f-bodies. Not so much with 4th gen. I think it's a difference between owning a current gen car and an older gen. Currently, you know if you see someone in a 1990 z28, or a 2003 WS6, that they are specifically into those cars, probably a gear head. Someone in a new Camaro might have just liked the look (nothing wrong with that).

12-05-2013, 11:50 AM	#86
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	People in sports/muscle cars used to acknowledge each other years and years ago. And that is because only certain people bought them. These days more and more non-enthusiasts are buying sports/muscle cars. So they don't have the sense of fellowship. They see you wave and they just don't get it. Half the time they don't even realize you're there. A real enthusiast will wave tho. So if someone doesn't, then its because they're not really an enthusiast...or maybe they had a really horrible day.

12-07-2013, 09:24 PM	#91
trcsr Drives: 2018 2LT/RS Conv Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 317	I always wave at any other Camaro, but very seldom get a return wave. I had the same experience with my Mazda Miata; I would wave to other Miatas and very seldom get a response. I always look at another Camaro when I see one and very seldom are the drivers looking at me (same as with the Miatas). I attribute it to the area where I live, SE NC near Wilmington. Not many car guys around here other than the hot rod types and they could care less about a sports car. Back in the 50's and 60's when i was driving MG's and Austin Healeys every sports car driver waved to any other sports car driver and most of the time got a response. But that was back in southern OH where there seems to be more car guys than around here. I also had similar non-response experiences when I lived in MD outside of DC. Sad!

12-07-2013, 09:43 PM	#92
ChevyCamaroGirl Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS RS BLACK Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 226 View My Garage	I threw a piece sign at a 2013 I saw in my home town yesterday. No response back. I notice every Camaro I see. Guess some people are too good to wave. Its like when I ride my bike and pass another biker. I always give the bunny ears.

12-08-2013, 12:32 AM	#93
Mutant Racer Drives: 2015 2LT Torch Red C7 Stingray Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,807 View My Garage	You guys are doing it wrong! Pull up next to a Camaro and give them the finger then punch it and make them chase you. If they catch up buy them lunch and talk about cars for the next hour. Its how we create harmony in the world and bring balance to the force.

12-08-2013, 11:44 PM	#94
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Four pages about waving at other Camaro owners...... Thank GOD I didn't miss this thread!! My question..... Who gives a rats a$$???

02-13-2014, 08:58 AM	#95
CaliDave Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Elk Grove,Ca Posts: 294	I have a Harley too and I always give the peace sign. They never look to wave back. I'm new to the Camaro life. But if someone waves at me I'm waving back. And if CamaroGirl waves at me I'm going to try to get her to pull over and talk to me. Lol I know I won't catch her... peace out

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