Do you wave at other MX5s?

91BRG · Postby **91BRG** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:58 pm

I always wave/pop up me eyes to other MX-5 owners I see on the street (maybe once per day), but only get like 1/10 wave back.

Certainly when I had my first one five years ago the camaraderie was a lot better!

Here's to bringing back friendly MX-5 culture, pop up/wave/say hi to each other people! We are kindred spirits on the road united by our passion for MX5s!

NA, NB or NC owner, we are all one:)

Vat · Postby **Vat** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:17 pm

Always wave - response rate from the NA/NBs is definitely higher.

Pureview · Postby **Pureview** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:42 pm

Always pop light because, NA. Otherwise I would usually give a salute or thumbs. It always turns awkward when I try wave at NC's...

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:49 pm

I always wave - even this morning in my silver NA I met another coming up the same street - totally ignorant or blind he looked the other way! Most MX5's will wave back :wink:

I wave at 86/BRZ's when in my 86 and 75-80% of the time get a wave back!

Leaving coffee this morning I was RBT breath tested, nice guys and as I left I got a friendly wave from them :wink:

Vat · Postby **Vat** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:36 pm

The RBT crews love an MX5...

Nevyn72 · Postby **Nevyn72** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 12:39 am

Vat wrote:The RBT crews love an MX5...

Yeah, it's much easier to see if you have a gun on the passenger seat! :shock:

Tezzax5 · Postby **Tezzax5** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:43 am

If i'm in the NC...Nope cause the thing is always embarrassingly filthy dirty. :oops:

In the SP i'll wave at other SP,SE's, Cars with a forum/ sponsor logo or anyone that i think that may belong in the Nakama F/B group.

9 times out of 10 i don't usually see any other roadsters at the times that i'm out and about.

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:39 am

Always wave and very rarely get a response these days.

MXMatt · Postby **MXMatt** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:06 am

Same, always wave and flip the lights (NA) but very rarely do I get a response!!!!

M@

ManiacLachy · Postby **ManiacLachy** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:51 am

I usually wave, about a 50% response rate. Sometimes the line of sight between cars isn't great, ie passing at an intersection or turning a corner. I think the type of MX-5 and it's condition/modification makes a difference. For some people it's just a car, they have no idea of the community.

pezchops · Postby **pezchops** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:19 am

i usually wave 90% response if on a mountain cruise or similar,even non MX5 flip tops.

20% response around town.
the extra traffic and drivers with other things on their minds.

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 11:16 am

Cruising back up the M1 this morning after coffee I merged and noticed an NB8B coming up in the centre lane, I think you call it crystal blue, smile and waves exchanged with 396-SIP - beautful SP :wink:

I headed for Bribie as he headed towards Woodford-Kilcoy

As for traffic northbound - absolutely snails pace, G20 public holiday and half Brisbane headed for the Sunshine Coast and further :wink:

Tezzax5 · Postby **Tezzax5** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 4:28 pm

I was on my way to Fernvale ( the long way ) for a pie.

I will get to one of your coffee meets one day Roger.

Your NA looked mighty fine cruising along.

cookie · Postby **cookie** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:36 pm

People rarely wave to me dispite being bright and clearly modified. I've noticed that since it sounds like a vacuum cleaner now I've had so many compliments/smiles/looks from other cars. One dude even went so far as winding down his window and saying it looks and sounds impressive!

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:44 pm

Tezzax5 wrote:I was on my way to Fernvale ( the long way ) for a pie.

I will get to one of your coffee meets one day Roger.

Your NA looked mighty fine cruising along.

Oh man! I finally saw the ONE SP I always wanted to see! I was on my way back from a coffee [alone again, naturally!] and always like to merge there and have the revs up around 6000 to keep it working hard when I saw you in the rearview! Yeah, it's a pleasure to drive along that piece of road and the car sits fine :wink:

That's a long way for a pie!! Traffic was terrible around the Bribie exit!

Hope to see you at Automotive Plus Open Day on the 22nd