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Wave to a Zed
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Wave to a Zed
I’ve noticed very few other Zeds wave or flash lights to me. On another forum the idea of acknowledging other zeds has been posted with positive comments.
When I’m driving my classic mk1 Mx5 most everyone in an Mx5 of any year and model will wave. Does anyone else think this should be introduced?
When I’m driving my classic mk1 Mx5 most everyone in an Mx5 of any year and model will wave. Does anyone else think this should be introduced?
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There's literally a whole thread devoted to it; the 'spotted' thread
On the rare occasion I'm out and about in mine I always wave or thumbs up other zedders but yeah I'd say it's probably a 50/50 response, more common for coupes to acknowledge than roadies weirdly
On the rare occasion I'm out and about in mine I always wave or thumbs up other zedders but yeah I'd say it's probably a 50/50 response, more common for coupes to acknowledge than roadies weirdly
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Silver Grey '06 3.0si Coupe - SOLD
Silver Grey '06 3.0si Coupe - SOLD
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Usually, by the time you have spotted it is a Z4 coming towards you, they have passed!
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I'm like Ed, I always wave if I notice in time but don't do better than 50/50 response either. I find E85/86 owners more likely to respond than E89s.
But sadly I seem to spot far more Z4s when I'm in my 3 Series, so there's no point waving.
But sadly I seem to spot far more Z4s when I'm in my 3 Series, so there's no point waving.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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I always wave. Folk seem to think I’m mad.
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You live in Norfolk, they probably think you are uncle-dad.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Funny Pondy! High six!
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At the end of the day shall we try and introduce it …. again if necessary?
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Well some of us never stopped, but if others want to join in why not?
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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We could call it New Wave.
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All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
- Ed Doe
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Same here, I always spot particularly nice ones when I'm on my touring too. I still give a thumbs up but I'm sure I look like a plonker
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Silver Grey '06 3.0si Coupe - SOLD
Silver Grey '06 3.0si Coupe - SOLD
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Sorry but the vast majority of E89 and G29 Z4s I see are driven by birds, admittedly MILFs or GILFs. There are not many of those who give a shite about other 'similar' cars IMO or experience. And in 2024 if you go waving at random women, you could be locked up for sexual harassment.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
- Mr Tidy
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Maybe we need to get some big stickers made up! "My other car is a Z4".Ed Doe wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:27 pm Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:49 pm
But sadly I seem to spot far more Z4s when I'm in my 3 Series, so there's no point waving.
Same here, I always spot particularly nice ones when I'm on my touring too. I still give a thumbs up but I'm sure I look like a plonker
Pondy has a valid point there though IME!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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When I first got mine I waved but stopped because hardly anyone waved back. Back in the day when I had my MG’s everyone in an MG flashed or waved
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.