Wave

Louisa Currie · Post by **Louisa Currie** » Wed Feb 27, 2002 10:13 am

When I talk about an MX5 'wave' its a headlight pop up and down. Have I got
this completely wrong?? are you guys just talking about just waving your
hands??

chrishoys · Post by **chrishoys** » Wed Feb 27, 2002 12:59 pm

Definately nicer to actually wave I think, the headlight pop up and down takes too long and might mean a speed cop?

Regards
Chrissy

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Gary Morrison · Post by **Gary Morrison** » Wed Feb 27, 2002 2:24 pm

The wave, to be authentic, involves momentarily popping up your headlights.
Its universally recognised by MX-5 owners as a hello. Taking a hand off the
wheel and waving in the air is great when greeting family and friends.

Just my 2c

SG & NA Fisk · Post by **SG & NA Fisk** » Wed Feb 27, 2002 9:20 pm

I see a guy most mornings going to Wanganui & we wave by popping the lights
with the dash button - That way the lights don't come on & so get confused
with a beware of Road Nazis ahead message. You have plenty of time as a 5
stands out and you are always scanning ahead for tax minimisation purposes
anyway. Sure puts a grin on your face when you get a wave - although I must
confess feels better when the tops down - Anyone else feel guilty if you
pass another 5 & you have your top up?
ZZ2411

my2cta · Post by **my2cta** » Wed Feb 27, 2002 9:22 pm

Unfortunately, those of us with M2's can't wave that way and have to use a friendly hand greeting.

Tim Dutton
MY2CTA (from sunny and warm Wellington)

Mark Roberts · Post by **Mark Roberts** » Wed Feb 27, 2002 9:45 pm

The wave, to be authentic, involves momentarily popping up your
headlights. Its universally recognised by MX-5 owners as a hello.

Well this is all very nice but I ALWAYS scope out oncoming Jellybeans
and I have NEVER seen this done in 6 years.

Sorry to throw cold water!

Phil McArthur · Post by **Phil McArthur** » Wed Feb 27, 2002 10:16 pm

Hey Mark; you're in Newmarket, I'm in Mt Eden, and if you see me coming in a
black MX I guarantee you a wave back! (and I do mean with the h'lights not
the hand)
Phil.
JLLYBN
(don't own this pate but thinking about it and it is available...)

Matt Gunn · Post by **Matt Gunn** » Thu Feb 28, 2002 6:46 am

where in the world does this jellybean thing come from.

Phil McArthur · Post by **Phil McArthur** » Thu Feb 28, 2002 7:13 am

Matt- Shout yourself a packet of jellybeans, line a few up on the garage
floor next to the car, think colour and shape and you may agree there is at
least a passing resemblance!
(No idea who first noticed this)

peter · Post by **peter** » Thu Feb 28, 2002 7:16 am

jellybean?
it's simple - they come in different colours, and everyone loves them.

Peter
DRGN1

(I know, some people don't like the black ones... I didn't want to go there!)

Phil McArthur · Post by **Phil McArthur** » Thu Feb 28, 2002 7:55 am

I particularly like the black ones (biased...)

Phil
BLKJBN (also available...)

Mark Roberts · Post by **Mark Roberts** » Thu Feb 28, 2002 8:46 am

I think it was the UK, I know that's what they were called there when
they first came out, I read it in a UK car mag or summat.

Er - isn't the association v obvious?

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Gary Morrison · Post by **Gary Morrison** » Thu Feb 28, 2002 10:17 am

Ahh of course, I overlooked that one. I knew there was something missing
from those newer cars.

Matt Gunn · Post by **Matt Gunn** » Thu Feb 28, 2002 11:41 am

No er - it is'nt obvious.

cheers

MAD"JELLYBEAN HATING"MXV

carl.halvorsen · Post by **carl.halvorsen** » Thu Feb 28, 2002 6:38 pm

Jelly bean was coined when the car first came out in NZ 1990.

Carl

my2cta · Post by **my2cta** » Thu Feb 28, 2002 9:05 pm

We get a few more kW and wider tyres and a better shaped boot to make up for it.

Matt Gunn · Post by **Matt Gunn** » Fri Mar 01, 2002 6:46 am

also a few more kilo's, and a heavy man's attitude.

cheers

MADMXV

Graeme Naisbitt · Post by **Graeme Naisbitt** » Fri Mar 01, 2002 6:24 pm

I always feel guilty when the tops up anyway!

Graeme
D4NGER

my2cta · Post by **my2cta** » Fri Mar 01, 2002 11:39 pm

No, because it's raining really hard at the time.

Tim Dutton
MY2CTA

Mark Roberts · Post by **Mark Roberts** » Sat Mar 02, 2002 8:45 am

down - Anyone else feel guilty if you pass another 5 & you have your
top up? ZZ2411

Never happens.

UF5702

Michael Donovan · Post by **Michael Donovan** » Sat Mar 02, 2002 10:48 am

NOpe I dont feel guilty driving around with the roof on.
Where I work we have a school for the most wayward of children right next
door and I can't see my parked car from where I work.. Frequently we see
these kids playing around with peoples cars. The police have been called
more than once, but can do very little. Our manager has spoken to the person
who administers the school.. but little changes..these kids just do not care
at all, and they're at school with others who are like minded.
Over the xmas break I never had the roof up, but now I'm back at work the
hardtop goes back on, and will on;y come off if it's a really nice weekend.
But I really do enjoy it when I do have the top down.

Mike

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