View Full Version : saluting each other in the road (again)
U. N. O. 10-14-2003, 03:16 PM yeah i remember this was brought up before.. but we really need to find a cool "unique" way to greet each other while in the road, so while whatching hot road, they were talking about the "amrican muscle" and how the "road runner" car had its own horn... we should find a different horn "unique" and say HI ..
ya cha think? or what other methods, i currently exchange thumbs up with other folks in nice car, IE lambo, viper, custom hot roads besically anything that turns your head as our cars do..
8_wannabe 10-14-2003, 03:37 PM The trick is to convey a rotary impression with one hand. I suggest with index finger extended ("pointing" finger, not middle finger :( ) twirl it around in a rotary fashion. Like a swizzle stick, but held horizontally, not vertically.
Roujin 10-14-2003, 03:41 PM Originally posted by 8_wannabe
The trick is to convey a rotary impression with one hand. I suggest with index finger extended ("pointing" finger, not middle finger :( ) twirl it around in a rotary fashion. Like a swizzle stick, but held horizontally, not vertically.
As long as you flash it to the right RX8 owner. Sound like a good way to get shot in LA! LOL!!
Eradicator 10-14-2003, 03:54 PM I say the official RX-8 "hey, how're ya doing" sign on the road should be to put the car into a 360 spin, all the while keeping the forward momentum, and then pulling back into straight driving mode after one rotation.
U. N. O. 10-14-2003, 03:56 PM Originally posted by Eradicator
I say the official RX-8 "hey, how're ya doing" sign on the road should be to put the car into a 360 spin, all the while keeping the forward momentum, and then pulling back into straight driving mode after one rotation.
too much 2fast 2furious for you... STAY AWAY FROM THE BOX!
Jon H 10-14-2003, 04:02 PM We had a similar debate on the Euro forum and one of my colleagues suggested the following: make a circle with finger and thumb, to represent the circular rotor chamber. Move up and down to represent the eccentric movement of the shaft.
JH
U. N. O. 10-14-2003, 04:19 PM Originally posted by Jon H
We had a similar debate on the Euro forum and one of my colleagues suggested the following: make a circle with finger and thumb, to represent the circular rotor chamber. Move up and down to represent the eccentric movement of the shaft.
JH
good suggestion but not the moving.. its weird!!
Eradicator 10-14-2003, 04:47 PM Um, that could be misinterpreted as something a little more ... perverse.
Jon H 10-14-2003, 04:58 PM Originally posted by Eradicator
Um, that could be misinterpreted as something a little more ... perverse.
Phew, for a moment I thought the irony might have been lost...
Shocka 10-14-2003, 05:13 PM i see myself exchanging the thumbs up with 350Z, Evolutions, M3, even a Viper.
as for RX-8 ive yet to see 1 while im in mine!
had a Z pull a u turn last night to check out my ride felt nice
i stick with teh thumbs up when i see a nice ride on the road.. every1 knows what it means and it cant be mis interpreted
mikeb 10-14-2003, 08:26 PM shocks
I agree
thumps up is pretty universal
Kamala 10-14-2003, 09:40 PM What about flashing 8 fingers, like the Van Buren Boys? Probably not a great idea on the twisties.
highspeed8 10-14-2003, 09:52 PM This may be oversimplified but how about just two fingers in a peace sign or "V".
Similar to a rotor shape and also can't be misinterpreted negatively. There wouldn't be much time to do anything more elaborate during the average pass on the street...
RX-GR8 10-14-2003, 10:40 PM how about we all just get a triangle tatooed on the back of our hand and hold it up as we pass? beats doing contortions with our fingers. :D
Wankeler 10-14-2003, 10:56 PM How about ASL (American Sign Language) for the number 8? Simple enough to do.
http://www.masterstech-home.com/The_Library/ASL_Dictionary_Project/ASL_Tables/Numbers.html
looks a lot easier and faster to do than spelling out R X 8.
:D
Originally posted by Wankeler
How about ASL (American Sign Language) for the number 8? Simple enough to do.
I think we have a winner. Fairly simple and definitely unique.
santino 10-14-2003, 11:05 PM the sign language "8" is a good one.
mikeb 10-15-2003, 01:35 AM I'm with wankler
VividRacing.com 10-15-2003, 01:47 AM I like the sign language thing or what about just drawing a figure 8 in the air with a finger.
x-mobile 10-15-2003, 02:13 AM Originally posted by Roujin
As long as you flash it to the right RX8 owner. Sound like a good way to get shot in LA! LOL!! LOL haha....you guys are too funny in this thread!! but i do agree we should have a cool "hello rx-8 owner" ...so far the other rx-8 owners i see ...we just look at each other and smile (because we both know our rx-8 is TIGHT!!):cool: ...i don't know what we can do though ..but i'll go along with whatever you guys decide ..as long as it's not too perverted or cheezy. :D (..lol...still laughing with other people's comments):D
mikeb 10-15-2003, 02:30 AM is your text red because your car is red x-mobile
x-mobile 10-15-2003, 02:43 AM Originally posted by mikeb
is your text red because your car is red x-mobile Yes mikeb!! It matches....I know ...dorky. :p
mikeb 10-15-2003, 02:54 AM not dorky
you can just see it from a mile away
x-mobile 10-15-2003, 03:06 AM Originally posted by mikeb
not dorky
you can just see it from a mile away Yup ...just like our red hot velocity cars!!;) **VROOM VROOM**
mikeb 10-15-2003, 03:07 AM I love this color
I never had a red car in my life
no tickets yet
x-mobile 10-15-2003, 03:10 AM Originally posted by mikeb
I love this color
I never had a red car in my life
no tickets yet Me too. I didn't even think of getting a red car. I saw the red, and it's nice, deep and metallicy...**sigh**
FONZIE 10-15-2003, 08:38 AM How's about putting your hands at 10 & 2, then raising your 8 fingers while keeping your thumbs locked under the wheel........
You can make a rotary symbol with your two hands using your index fingers and your thumbs while still holding the top of the steering wheel. Of course, the other driver has to be looking inside your car to see it.
Or we can just give a shaka like they do in Hawaii.
RX-Late 10-15-2003, 11:37 AM Originally posted by x-mobile
Yes mikeb!! It matches....I know ...dorky. :p
Lets all write messages in the colour of our cars. Grey isnt on the list but with a bit of editing you can do it!- and it doesn't look as bright as the red!
U. N. O. 10-15-2003, 02:17 PM i like the idea of the 8 in sign language.. its simple and you can streach out your hand if another owner has not spot you, for then to see you.. how do we make it official? should we do a poll with some options and see?
lourx8 10-15-2003, 04:09 PM Originally posted by Roujin
As long as you flash it to the right RX8 owner. Sound like a good way to get shot in LA! LOL!!
No hand signs in Miami either!!!:D
ws_rx8 10-15-2003, 05:22 PM http://www.jayzworld.com/pics/jayz/jay174.jpg
Jay-Z advertising for mazda..
ws_rx8 10-15-2003, 05:29 PM http://www.jayzfanz.com/photos/cdcovers/dynasty/front.jpg
Here's another way of making the rotary symbol with the hands. I heard he drives an 8!
mikeb 10-15-2003, 05:30 PM where did you hear that
ludacris has one is his video
ws_rx8 10-15-2003, 05:31 PM lol mike, he doesn't drive an 8.. just thought it would be funny to say it :p
downshift 10-15-2003, 05:31 PM Originally posted by ws_rx8
Here's another way of making the rotary symbol with the hands. I heard he drives an 8!
I thought that was Ludacris? He had one in one of his music videos.
This would be the best way but on the road and in the car, using two hands to salute is not too feasible :)
U. N. O. 10-15-2003, 05:53 PM Originally posted by mikeb
ludacris has one is his video
which video? the one on fast and furious 2 does not have an 8 i have the movie and there is no there..
mikeb 10-15-2003, 06:02 PM his "stand up video"
its winning blue in the start of video
U. N. O. 10-15-2003, 06:12 PM Originally posted by mikeb
his "stand up video"
its winning blue in the start of video
hhmmm.... i would have to find that video now.. what the title ? maybe imesh has it or DC :D
mikeb 10-15-2003, 08:14 PM stand up is title
someone posted it on the forum under rx8 media I think
cruzdreamer 10-16-2003, 08:33 AM How about just a quick hand gesture where you open and close your hand like it's talking.....you know.... you men do it to women when we are nagging alot.......notice that the thumb and all your fingers almost look like the rotary shape...a skinny one. Or we could do the Mork and Mindy Nanu Nanu!
U. N. O. 10-16-2003, 09:34 AM Originally posted by cruzdreamer
How about just a quick hand gesture where you open and close your hand like it's talking.....you know.... you men do it to women when we are nagging alot.......notice that the thumb and all your fingers almost look like the rotary shape...a skinny one. Or we could do the Mork and Mindy Nanu Nanu!
my guess is that u are a female...:D that has some against man:mad: r u oart of the feminist propaganda movement? lol j/k
U. N. O. 10-16-2003, 09:36 AM Originally posted by mikeb
stand up is title
someone posted it on the forum under rx8 media I think
found it, thanks .. looks good.. he should have finish that music video getting in the car and driving away..hehe:D
edit: lets not forget him and another 3 females getting into the car..
cruzdreamer 10-16-2003, 10:20 AM Yes, I am female.....thought it was funny. Reminds me of my husband when he makes fun of women when we "nag" he does that. Hmmmm.....maybe not a good gesture, huh! LOL
MyRxBad 10-17-2003, 11:26 AM I like the sign language 8 as well! Easy and distinguished.
mikeb 10-17-2003, 01:29 PM I've seen two rx8's and niether owner even glanced at me in mine
I'll settle for a thumps up
JohnnyCumLately 10-17-2003, 03:06 PM Originally posted by mikeb
I've seen two rx8's and niether owner even glanced at me in mine
I'll settle for a thumps up
"Thumps up"? is that some sort of fisticuffs?
Stop the cars, land one on the chin, then both drive off. You'd be sure that you'd been seen (by everyone). It gets my vote.
RX-GR8 07-13-2004, 10:03 AM buuuuuuuuuuump.
Magic8 07-13-2004, 11:04 AM Someone in a black RX8 in Cincinnati gave me the "V" sign when we passed each other. I just waved.
I think I may give the "V" sign from now on since it describe the shape of the rotary pretty well.
RX-GR8 10-15-2004, 11:17 PM bump it again. for those about to zoom i salute you.
sign language is an oiginal idea
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