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minisidewalkman · Jun 14th, 2007, 10:00 AM

Just a thought, but many of us seem to moan about the fact that not many people seem to wave at each other when driving. I in the past have been the proud owner of an MGB Midget and a classic Beetle, and everyone driving that type of car waves to each other, almost without exception.
So come on MINI 2ers lets get waving. Lets try and get MINI owners around the whole world waving to each other.
I propose that:
If someone waves back after you wave, give them a mention on here.
If someone doesn't wave back, shame them on here.
Maybe you could post part of their number plate (maybe the last 3 letters) so they know who they are.

So, come on people lets get waving.

South Shore Lad · Jun 14th, 2007, 08:22 PM

There's several threads on waving/flashing around on MINI2

.

I've pretty much given up on it now in my R56.

Apart from the two organised runs I've been on (Lancs Lanes in Jan and Woodmans Guinness Record Breakers in March) I've NEVER had anyone flash or wave at me first! And I probably come across a dozen or so MINIs every day on my 26 mile round trip between Blackpool and Preston.

I asked a pal at work who's got an MG F and he says that F and TF owners rarely, if ever, flash each other either! Another friend with a 'new shape' Beetle says it's the same with her car.

However as regards newish and relatively mainstream cars I've heard that Smart owners are a pretty friendly bunch to each other when out and about.

Paul · Jun 14th, 2007, 08:35 PM

Must admit people flashed me in their Smarts when I had a Smart Roadster.

I did always wonder if they were telling me something had falling off though.

Flash to blank ratio over here is very low too, but I still keep trying. I'll wear them down and get them to join in one day, I will........

minisidewalkman · Jun 15th, 2007, 12:53 AM

Keep up the good work.

Come on MINI 2ers, 52 of you have viewed this thread so far and only 2 replies.

TonyM · Jun 15th, 2007, 12:18 PM

I always flash and/or wave at other MINIs (and minis).

Whether I get a response depends very much on where I am. In more rural areas most people seem to wave back

but in larger towns / cities the response rate is not so good

. In particular, Cheltenham MINI owners never respond

.

It doesn't stop me waving, though

minisidewalkman · Jun 15th, 2007, 12:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TonyM (original)

I always flash and/or wave at other MINIs (and minis).

Whether I get a response depends very much on where I am. In more rural areas most people seem to wave back

but in larger towns / cities the response rate is not so good

. In particular, Cheltenham MINI owners never respond

.

It doesn't stop me waving, though

Well done Tony & come on Cheltenham owners get waving. It doesn't matter if you don't know the person driving, just wave as we're all part of an exclusive club.

FunFindus · Jun 15th, 2007, 12:42 PM

Ive only had my mini a month. I found that it works only with Red Minis like mine.
I too commute from Blackpool to Preston and it dosent happen often, I occasionally nod and people nod back.

medilloni · Jun 15th, 2007, 12:55 PM

I was surprised that so few acknowledge, then again - there are quite a few on the road these days so I suppose the 'special' isn't there for some.

I am surprised that some on here don't let on though - no names mentioned

Carl La Fong · Jun 15th, 2007, 02:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by FunFindus (original)

I found that it works only with Red Minis like mine.

Same here. Owners of red 'uns often give me a flash, particularly ones with the red roof like mine. Best one was from an extremely tasty young lady who gave me a nice smile too. Cheered up an old man no end.....

Paul · Jun 15th, 2007, 02:48 PM

It's always enjoyable to get a flash and a smile from from tasty ladies.

LizzyG · Jun 15th, 2007, 06:08 PM

Someone waved to me the other day when I was driving to work, I was so surprised (as no-one has ever waved to me before, not even when I waved to them first) that I didn't have time to wave back. I think it is nice but you see so many minis on the road that I'd be waving constantly LOL!

Freon Warrior · Jun 15th, 2007, 07:39 PM

I usually only flash a similar coloured Mini now, which is very rare.

NickyL · Jun 15th, 2007, 10:53 PM

Hey guys, don't give up! I know its disheartning when you get no response but if we give up then that special touch is going to die out! We doon't want that do we....So come on persevere and keep up the waving and flashing!!

Coop2004 · Jun 18th, 2007, 11:19 AM

I finally got a wave back Saturday from a girl in a silver Mini. I was starting to think maybe it was the BMW connection. We all know Beamer people are snobs.

TimCS · Jun 18th, 2007, 11:41 AM

Around where I am the MINI is now so common it is almost rude not to have one! So many of the former 4x4 owners are swapping them in for our cool car. However that means that if everyone flashed or waved it would almost cause chaos. Plus you do get a lot of folk who are unaware of the scene behind the car. So, as a general rule and apart from when I'm on a run, I now only flash or wave near identical cars to mine ie. chili red/white roof. I'm afraid though .... I don't salute R56s! Sorry - it just doesn't feel right ...... yet.

FunFindus · Jun 18th, 2007, 12:32 PM

On Friday night I went on a mini adventure to Southport, and after reading this thread I thought I would flash my lights at other Minis. I did it twice and no reply. I felt a right berk so stopped doing it.

minx1977 · Jun 20th, 2007, 08:36 PM

I can count the number of times I've been waved at unprompted on one hand. Slightly better success rate when I initiate the wave, more often than not I'm given a stony stare and feel like a complete nob!

lespurgeon · Jun 20th, 2007, 10:09 PM

Yeah, I think I have only gotten 1 wave - no flash if I didn't start it. Overall, I get about 1 in 10 wave return - and only one flash in 3 years ownership.

Coop2004 · Jul 9th, 2007, 02:34 AM

I keep waving regardless. Here In Ohio lately everyone seems to be waving. The other day a whole family in a Cooper almost jumped out of the car waving at my wife and me. This was my first "gang" wave. I think it's great.

Wooly · Jul 9th, 2007, 03:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Coop2004 (original)

I keep waving regardless. Here In Ohio lately everyone seems to be waving. The other day a whole family in a Cooper almost jumped out of the car waving at my wife and me. This was my first "gang" wave. I think it's great.

Lol i can just picture that.

I find that you have to be the one to wave first. No one else bothers, But if you do wave i find that the response ratio is quite high, probably 8 out of 10. If they see you early enough that is.

I only ever bother to flash/wave nowadays if the car is quite modified, then you know they are a car enthusiast and are likely to know about the waving thing. Other people my age i will nod to and i find these are the people who acknowledge you more.

Jun 14th, 2007, 10:00 AM	#1
minisidewalkman I'm all white now Join Date: May 2007 Location: S.Wales Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 199 Offline	Give us a wave Just a thought, but many of us seem to moan about the fact that not many people seem to wave at each other when driving. I in the past have been the proud owner of an MGB Midget and a classic Beetle, and everyone driving that type of car waves to each other, almost without exception. So come on MINI 2ers lets get waving. Lets try and get MINI owners around the whole world waving to each other. I propose that: If someone waves back after you wave, give them a mention on here. If someone doesn't wave back, shame them on here. Maybe you could post part of their number plate (maybe the last 3 letters) so they know who they are. So, come on people lets get waving.

Jun 14th, 2007, 08:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
South Shore Lad MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire Seaside Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 358 Offline	There's several threads on waving/flashing around on MINI2 . I've pretty much given up on it now in my R56. Apart from the two organised runs I've been on (Lancs Lanes in Jan and Woodmans Guinness Record Breakers in March) I've NEVER had anyone flash or wave at me first! And I probably come across a dozen or so MINIs every day on my 26 mile round trip between Blackpool and Preston. I asked a pal at work who's got an MG F and he says that F and TF owners rarely, if ever, flash each other either! Another friend with a 'new shape' Beetle says it's the same with her car. However as regards newish and relatively mainstream cars I've heard that Smart owners are a pretty friendly bunch to each other when out and about. Last edited by South Shore Lad : Jun 14th, 2007 at 08:27 PM. Reason: addition

Jun 14th, 2007, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Must admit people flashed me in their Smarts when I had a Smart Roadster. I did always wonder if they were telling me something had falling off though. Flash to blank ratio over here is very low too, but I still keep trying. I'll wear them down and get them to join in one day, I will........ Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jun 15th, 2007, 12:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
minisidewalkman I'm all white now Join Date: May 2007 Location: S.Wales Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 199 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TonyM (original) I always flash and/or wave at other MINIs (and minis). Whether I get a response depends very much on where I am. In more rural areas most people seem to wave back but in larger towns / cities the response rate is not so good . In particular, Cheltenham MINI owners never respond . It doesn't stop me waving, though Well done Tony & come on Cheltenham owners get waving. It doesn't matter if you don't know the person driving, just wave as we're all part of an exclusive club. It's finally here

Jun 15th, 2007, 12:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
medilloni The Stig's Dad Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West UK Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 161 Offline	I was surprised that so few acknowledge, then again - there are quite a few on the road these days so I suppose the 'special' isn't there for some. I am surprised that some on here don't let on though - no names mentioned "He fell for her like his heart was a mob informant, and she was the East River."

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Jun 15th, 2007, 12:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
minisidewalkman I'm all white now Join Date: May 2007 Location: S.Wales Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 199 Offline	Keep up the good work. Come on MINI 2ers, 52 of you have viewed this thread so far and only 2 replies.

Jun 15th, 2007, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
TonyM MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 1,024 Offline	I always flash and/or wave at other MINIs (and minis). Whether I get a response depends very much on where I am. In more rural areas most people seem to wave back but in larger towns / cities the response rate is not so good . In particular, Cheltenham MINI owners never respond . It doesn't stop me waving, though

Jun 15th, 2007, 12:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
FunFindus MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 98 Offline	Ive only had my mini a month. I found that it works only with Red Minis like mine. I too commute from Blackpool to Preston and it dosent happen often, I occasionally nod and people nod back.

Jun 15th, 2007, 02:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Carl La Fong MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Amersham Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 30 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FunFindus (original) I found that it works only with Red Minis like mine. Same here. Owners of red 'uns often give me a flash, particularly ones with the red roof like mine. Best one was from an extremely tasty young lady who gave me a nice smile too. Cheered up an old man no end..... A smell of petroleum prevails throughout.

Jun 15th, 2007, 02:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	It's always enjoyable to get a flash and a smile from from tasty ladies. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jun 15th, 2007, 06:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
LizzyG MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 385 Offline	Someone waved to me the other day when I was driving to work, I was so surprised (as no-one has ever waved to me before, not even when I waved to them first) that I didn't have time to wave back. I think it is nice but you see so many minis on the road that I'd be waving constantly LOL!

Jun 15th, 2007, 07:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Freon Warrior "Brain Salad Surgery" ;-) My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sandhurst Berkshire Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 234 Offline	I usually only flash a similar coloured Mini now, which is very rare. "Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends, we're so glad you could attend, come inside come inside. "

Jun 15th, 2007, 10:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
NickyL MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bolton, Lancashire Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 25 Offline	Hey guys, don't give up! I know its disheartning when you get no response but if we give up then that special touch is going to die out! We doon't want that do we....So come on persevere and keep up the waving and flashing!!

Jun 18th, 2007, 11:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
Coop2004 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 32 Offline	I finally got a wave back Saturday from a girl in a silver Mini. I was starting to think maybe it was the BMW connection. We all know Beamer people are snobs.

Jun 18th, 2007, 11:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
TimCS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 281 Offline	Around where I am the MINI is now so common it is almost rude not to have one! So many of the former 4x4 owners are swapping them in for our cool car. However that means that if everyone flashed or waved it would almost cause chaos. Plus you do get a lot of folk who are unaware of the scene behind the car. So, as a general rule and apart from when I'm on a run, I now only flash or wave near identical cars to mine ie. chili red/white roof. I'm afraid though .... I don't salute R56s! Sorry - it just doesn't feel right ...... yet.

Jun 18th, 2007, 12:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
FunFindus MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 98 Offline	On Friday night I went on a mini adventure to Southport, and after reading this thread I thought I would flash my lights at other Minis. I did it twice and no reply. I felt a right berk so stopped doing it.

Jun 20th, 2007, 08:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
minx1977 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sheffield, UK Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 22 Offline	I can count the number of times I've been waved at unprompted on one hand. Slightly better success rate when I initiate the wave, more often than not I'm given a stony stare and feel like a complete nob!

Jun 20th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
lespurgeon Petrol or beer? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HI, USA Local Time: 04:16 PM Posts: 1,116 Offline	Yeah, I think I have only gotten 1 wave - no flash if I didn't start it. Overall, I get about 1 in 10 wave return - and only one flash in 3 years ownership.

Jul 9th, 2007, 02:34 AM	#19 (permalink)
Coop2004 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 32 Offline	I keep waving regardless. Here In Ohio lately everyone seems to be waving. The other day a whole family in a Cooper almost jumped out of the car waving at my wife and me. This was my first "gang" wave. I think it's great.

Jul 9th, 2007, 03:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 1,054 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Coop2004 (original) I keep waving regardless. Here In Ohio lately everyone seems to be waving. The other day a whole family in a Cooper almost jumped out of the car waving at my wife and me. This was my first "gang" wave. I think it's great. Lol i can just picture that. I find that you have to be the one to wave first. No one else bothers, But if you do wave i find that the response ratio is quite high, probably 8 out of 10. If they see you early enough that is. I only ever bother to flash/wave nowadays if the car is quite modified, then you know they are a car enthusiast and are likely to know about the waving thing. Other people my age i will nod to and i find these are the people who acknowledge you more.

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