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Whatever happened to flashing lights when you passed another Porsche? |
Rsjg911 |
Jul 28 2016, 01:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 13-June 16 From: Weston, Florida Member No.: 20,105 Region Association: South East States |
In the 1970's whenever I passed another Porsche going in the opposite direction we always flashed our lights. I especially though this was cool since I had a 914.
I still flash my lights, here in Florida, but rarely get a response. I know Porsche has many more models now but think we should resurrect this once not-so-secret hand shake we all enjoyed. Thoughts? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
Drums66 |
Jul 28 2016, 02:04 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
...2nd,lights fist bump for sure! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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Jeffs9146 |
Jul 28 2016, 02:05 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
In my town flashing your lights at on coming traffic means slow down you are coming up on a cop! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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era vulgaris |
Jul 28 2016, 02:08 PM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 980 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
What happened? Porsche SUV's owned by soccer moms who've never seen or heard of a 914. They're wondering why that weird tiny car with a trail of smoke behind it is flashing it's lights at them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
Seriously though, I usually give a wave. Rarely get one back from modern Porsches. I usually get one back from other classic cars. |
Rand |
Jul 28 2016, 02:12 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
It's the disconnect between the real Porsche enthusiasts, and those who just buy them because they have the money to own a "Porsh."
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amfab |
Jul 28 2016, 02:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 17-May 16 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 20,004 Region Association: None |
Seems like a practice that just sort of faded away after the air cooled cars ended. I think that the 996/997 boxer guys who do wave are those who used to be air-cooled
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johnhora |
Jul 28 2016, 03:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 864 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
It's not the 70s anymore (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) ....sorry to say these days you may get shot for such behavior (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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6freak |
Jul 28 2016, 03:25 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Microsoft
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wndsnd |
Jul 28 2016, 03:27 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
I do not bother with the 914, thankful the doors open when I need them. However I do wave, rarely get an acknowledgement.
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Coondog |
Jul 28 2016, 04:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Damm whippersnappers haven't flashed there lights at me since 1978, those millennials
can kiss my........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
Andyrew |
Jul 28 2016, 04:12 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Its interesting. The motorcycle community gives a nod or hand signal to pretty much every other motorcycle, regardless of what their driving (Unless its a scooter).
When I ride mine regularly its a solid 50% of bikes I run across will wave or wave me back |
Rand |
Jul 28 2016, 04:21 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Its interesting. The motorcycle community gives a nod or hand signal to pretty much every other motorcycle, regardless of what their driving (Unless its a scooter). When I ride mine regularly its a solid 50% of bikes I run across will wave or wave me back Same here. But you'll notice the different types of waves depending on the types of bikers. Some throw a couple fingers down low, some a wave up top or to the side. Interesting differences, but still in the family. |
Rsjg911 |
Jul 28 2016, 04:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 13-June 16 From: Weston, Florida Member No.: 20,105 Region Association: South East States |
Its interesting. The motorcycle community gives a nod or hand signal to pretty much every other motorcycle, regardless of what their driving (Unless its a scooter). When I ride mine regularly its a solid 50% of bikes I run across will wave or wave me back EXACTLY, Andy. That was my point. I understand that moms in Cayennes or Macans might not get it when you flash your lights but 911s, Caymans, Boxters and even Panamaras could get on board. Yes, I am older now but after 45 years in the "club" I miss that aspect of comraderie and recognition that acknowledges we are both part of the same special team. Like nodding to someone as you walk by. That was one of the cool things about owning a Porsche back in the day. I hope those reading this will start to wink at other Porsches, regardless of model. It might just catch on again and wouldn't that be cool? And, BTW, I have owned a number of Porsches up to and including a Turbo Cab but I still LOVE driving my 914 and the attention it receives and the conversations it sparks. Keep 'em On The Road!!! Ron |
Rand |
Jul 28 2016, 04:42 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Fellow teeners will always get it and share the wave. Solid camaraderie there. But don't expect the average Cayenne or Macan mom to ever get it. For those who do... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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Rsjg911 |
Jul 28 2016, 04:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 13-June 16 From: Weston, Florida Member No.: 20,105 Region Association: South East States |
Its interesting. The motorcycle community gives a nod or hand signal to pretty much every other motorcycle, regardless of what their driving (Unless its a scooter). When I ride mine regularly its a solid 50% of bikes I run across will wave or wave me back Same here. But you'll notice the different types of waves depending on the types of bikers. Some throw a couple fingers down low, some a wave up top or to the side. Interesting differences, but still in the family. Bump to Andy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Rsjg911 |
Jul 28 2016, 04:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 13-June 16 From: Weston, Florida Member No.: 20,105 Region Association: South East States |
Damm whippersnappers haven't flashed there lights at me since 1978, those millennials can kiss my........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Bump to Coondog! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) |
Guberif |
Jul 28 2016, 05:01 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 27-July 16 From: Washington Member No.: 20,227 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
In my town flashing your lights at on coming traffic means slow down you are coming up on a cop! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Same here with a bit of a variance in my town; flashing lights twice is a cop! Single flash is friend / fellow teener. Continious flashing is your in trouble period and pull over immediately - either you have something horribly wrong with your rig that stipulates an emergency to pull over -OR - you dumb jerk pull over so we can 'discuss' it. Whatever happened to the semi's colored lights, before green was 'go' no cops, red was 'cop' don't see that too much anymore. |
Amphicar770 |
Jul 28 2016, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,181 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I had a BMW Bavaria back before the 3-series made them the preferred brand of yuppies. BMW owners also flashed their lights.
Back then brands like Porsche and BMW were enthusiasts cars and there was a bond between owners. Sorry to say that these days they are mostly self-indulgent status symbols and compensation for guys with small packages. |
green914 |
Jul 28 2016, 05:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,467 Joined: 29-March 11 From: Sacramento, California Member No.: 12,874 Region Association: Northern California |
I noticed many years ago that fellow Porsche drivers had stopped flashing their lights back; wouldn't mind if folks took up the practice again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
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Dion |
Jul 28 2016, 05:44 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,754 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
What happened? Porsche SUV's owned by soccer moms who've never seen or heard of a 914. They're wondering why that weird tiny car with a trail of smoke behind it is flashing it's lights at them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Seriously though, I usually give a wave. Rarely get one back from modern Porsches. I usually get one back from other classic cars. You nailed it! 100% agree |
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