The Porsche Wave-Ten Simple Rules

[larry47us]

Originally posted by Matt Smith
The only thing to 'get' in this entire thread was that Glen was just having a laugh- partly at his own expense- and pulling fun at obvious cliches.
Matt out.

I find it really hard to believe that this turned so mean spirited in the middle. I was having a good laugh at the list when we started, then I started laughing at the posters that got their shorts in a twist.

Hey, lighten up out there!!!!

I'll smile and wave at ALL of you (unless you're in a Cayenne )

larry

[Z-man]

If it is a Porsche, it gets a wave or a flash from me. Period. Including Cayennes. Afterall, the Pepperwagon literally kept the company going financially a couple of years ago, when 996 and 986 sales were slumping.

Perhaps if we continue waving at ALL Porsches, those 'clueless drivers,' (regardless of what model they are driving) will take notice and realize there are more Porsche models out there than they thought.

-Z-man.

[larry47us]

Z-

I getcha, but the women that are driving the Cayenne's in our neck of the woods are driving an SUV, they aren't driving a Porsche - you know what I mean???

larry

[Capri22racer]

Originally posted by 450knotOffice
Easy there, Capri. You're falling right into the "my car is faster and better" trap that you accuse so many 911 owners of. The last two posts you've made have gone down that road.
You and I can argue all day about horsepower, power to weight ratios, front engine vs. mid engine vs. rear engine, water vs. air, but does it really matter? NO. We all love our own particular models and should respect the opinions of others.

With that said, My Carrera is better than your 944...

Just kidding.

Yeah, that's true. Sorry! Nice to see the true Porsche 911 and 944 fans posting some positive statements.

Originally posted by glenndeweirdt
My 911 is stock, how about we just have a beer instead?

Hey Glenn, now that's the spirit!! Very cool!!! I'm in the Chicago area from time to time - mainly for the Strickly Sail boat show at Navy Pier. Let's have a beer!!

One thing I have noticed, and I hate to say, is the the ricers (street racers) seem to really notice my replica 924 Carrera GT - I think it's the bolt on flares and front nose vents - most can't figure out what it is and when you tell them it's 924 they give you a strange look - and even stranger when you tell 'em it only puts out 150hp (but that's pretty good for a 25 year old 4-banger) Not that I ever hang out with ricers, but we do run into them at some events.

Pic of the S2 and 924 Turbo S (before the Carrera GT conversion)

[glenndeweirdt]

Originally posted by larry47us
Z-

I getcha, but the women that are driving the Cayenne's in our neck of the woods are driving an SUV, they aren't driving a Porsche - you know what I mean???

larry

Larry,
You are SOOOOO right! Those things are used as grocery/baby haulers by suburbanites who want more staus than the big wheeled Escalades can offer. Get out of their way when your in the school pick up line!
Glenn

[Z-man]

Originally posted by larry47us
Z-

I getcha, but the women that are driving the Cayenne's in our neck of the woods are driving an SUV, they aren't driving a Porsche - you know what I mean???

larry

Posted by Glen

Larry,
You are SOOOOO right! Those things are used as grocery/baby haulers by suburbanites who want more staus than the big wheeled Escalades can offer. Get out of their way when your in the school pick up line!
Glenn

Ok, so I shouldn't wave at Pepper-wagon folks because they use their Porsche to haul kids to school and get groceries.

I suppose that makes sense. They are using a race-inspired car to do mundane things.

Wait a second, Porsches are meant to be driven on the racetrack...

So, from now on, I should only wave at Porsches that I know are being driven the way Dr. Porsche expected them to be driven -- IE: RACED on a track. So I guess unless the car is on a trailer on the way to the track, or I'm driving by them on the track, I have no business waving at them. (Side note: when I do get a point-by at DE's, I do a quick 'wave of thanks' as I'm passing the car - be it a 911/914/944/Cayenne...etc.)

Besides, you never know when that grocery-getter soccer mom will turn into a Porsche junkie -- all it takes is one lap around a track or autox...

And while we're talking of the Pepper-wagon, the latest 'step child' Porsche, I have seen this car at both DE's and autocrosses. Even went for a couple of rides in them. They perform remarkable, despite their size and weight. It is as if they defy the laws of physics. There is definately a good doze of Porsche DNA in those cars...

Just throwin' some oil on the fire...
-Z.

[12own911]

For the record... more men then women drive Cayenne's in my neck of the woods (Hermosa, Manhattan & El Segundo). I'd wave but I don't have a Porsche yet and I don't believe you guys would wave back...

Can I get a girl's shirt made?

[larry47us]

Originally posted by Z-man
Just throwin' some oil on the fire...
-Z.

Z GREAT!!! Just what we need, since there isn't enough heat on this thread!!!!

larry

[ianc]

I shouldn't wave at Pepper-wagon folks because they use their Porsche to haul kids to school and get groceries.

I suppose that makes sense. They are using a race-inspired car to do mundane things.

Whoa, is there some new form of SUV racing I'm not aware of? Could I care?

ianc

[larry47us]

Originally posted by Z-man
Ok, so I shouldn't wave at Pepper-wagon folks because they use their Porsche to haul kids to school and get groceries.

I suppose that makes sense. They are using a race-inspired car to do mundane things.

Wait a second, Porsches are meant to be driven on the racetrack...

So, from now on, I should only wave at Porsches that I know are being driven the way Dr. Porsche expected them to be driven -- IE: RACED on a track. . . . . . .

Just throwin' some oil on the fire...
-Z.

Z:

OK, when I am taking Kermit to the grocery story -- Don't wave at me, or give me the two thumbs up.

larry

[bulachip]

Perhaps the real reason that you old fat rich 911 owners won't wave to us 944 owners is you know that we are mostlikely on our way to ** edited for content. ** -Z-man If anyone does not wave back when someone waves to them they have issues. Chill out man it is just a wave!!

[Z-man]

Larry -
If you wear your helmet whist picking up milk and bread at the local foodstore, I'll be sure to wave at ya.

Even if you're driving a Cayenne.

-Z.

[larry47us]

Originally posted by bulachip
Perhaps the real reason that you old fat rich 911 owners won't wave to us 944 owners is you know that we are mostlikely on our way to ** edited for content. ** -Z-man If anyone does not wave back when someone waves to them they have issues. Chill out man it is just a wave!!

Hey Chip - Grow up. This whole thing is a JOKE. Try to understand it, or have irony and satire not been part of your education?

Z- If'n I've got my helmet on, I'll expect a salute if I'm on my way to the grocery store, no matter what I'm driving.

larry

[cubby911T]

I think a lot of 911 owners started out as 914/924/944 owners. My first Porsche was a 77 1/2 924. I remember how cool it felt when I would get a wave from a 911 owner while driving the 924. I have proceeded to own 2 911's (80SC, 70T) and now a Boxster, and I try to give a little of that friendly attitude back that I experienced with my 924. No, I don't ALWAYS wave first (although I often do) to every other Porsche out there, but I NEVER fail to at least return a wave that comes my way from any Porsche owner.

[84porsche]

Originally posted by bulachip
old fat rich 911 owners

Just who are you calling old fat and rich.

First off, I am 25 which is not old yet, second I am definitely not fat just more well rounded and third I am far from rich with respect to money because I spend a good part of my income on my 911. However, I am rich in so many other ways, one of these is I have a 911 and absolutely love it. If you want to win an argument, attack the argument, not the person. Here is something for you to read up on ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem

[Rodney Nelson]

Okay, I can't read everything in here it is just too much!!!!

I know one thing and there has to be someone out there just like me, when I see a Porsche no matter what model or year I wish I was driving it!

I love all Porsches! Especially ones well taken care of. Yes, some guys driving new ones don't get it. My goal in life is to own the following models:

1) 356
2) 68-73 911, Done
3) 914
4) 911 SC, Done
5) 944 Turbo, Done
6) 928 S4/GT
7) 993
8) Boxster
9) 997 S

Yes, I know that this does not include everything, but includes a lot of the different models out there. Right now I am working on saving up enough money for a 997 S, remember it is hard to talk trash about a Normally Aspirated car that road and track tested at 3.8 - 60mph!!!!

P.S. I want a Shirt!!!!!!!!!!!

[gassy]

Gruupe hug.

[klatinn]

One thing that should be added:

Wave at any VW bus doing more than 50mph. He's either heroic (deserving a wave) or 911 powered anyway (also deserving).

Regards,
Klaus

[Jubbie]

Hell, I'm having so much fun driving, I'll wave at anyone.

[Z-man]

Originally posted by gassy
Gruupe hug.

Only if Tabs is part of it!!!!!!!

Now there's some oil on the fire!!

-Z.