Our Civic duty

Kpow99 · 5th May 2006, 10:24

Hello all, some of you may know me from another site as M Davies and now here in my new guise. It's good to see so many people here already and well done Potts for setting up and the tireless Gis.

I've seen a few of us owners around now and have a twin car in the next street

and every time I see another Civic I can't help but look at them looking at me and picturing what our own cars look like as we drive along.

I thought it would be fun if we adopted a kinda secret handshake. I remember years ago my old Dad had a Reliant 3 wheeler and whenever another one came by they would give a quick flash of the lights.

Next time you see one of our special cars coming towards you give a quick flash (of the lights that is) and see what happens. I would like to stress the obvious point in not flashing in situations such as cars waiting to pull out etc. and only to do it within the boundaries of common sense (which I'm sure us Civic drivers have more of than some others

)

See what you think and maybe give it a go a couple of times and see what happens and post your results back here. It would be nice to get some courtesy and good manners back on our roads rather than just road rage.

basegreen · 5th May 2006, 10:46

I've already had a couple of waves and a thumbs up.

kevin_lufc · 5th May 2006, 11:10

Bikers have this thing where they nod as they pass each other, which I find pretty cool, sort of respect for your fellow biker. So if we could get something similar I would be up for it.

WonkySights · 5th May 2006, 11:10

I've just sold my Subaru Impreza STI to buy a new Civic.

With the Subaru you were definately a member of a club. Everytime I saw another one you flashed and waved.

It puts a smile on your face.......... :P

Kpow99 · 5th May 2006, 11:25

It would be interesting to see how long it would be before someone flashed you first and then you would know word is getting round.

I think the Civic is a very special car and we should uphold that feeling, it's not a run-of-the-mill Rolf, (out of)Focus or Boxhall but a very unique car that I fell for in December (man that was a hard Xmas, didn't arrive under the tree

)

If it's going to put smile on faces

basegreen · 5th May 2006, 11:27

I see quite a few though - maybe over the next couple of years they'll sell as well as golfs or focii.

Pottsy · 5th May 2006, 16:09

I've had one flash so far. The two cars I've had that have never failed to get a wave from other users were the 2CV and the 350Z. I guess it's a recognition of the fact that you're all having fun.

Kpow99 · 6th May 2006, 11:19

Got a wave this morning from the lady in my twin car in the next street

Fedorov · 6th May 2006, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpow99

Got a wave this morning from the lady in my twin car in the next street

Could be the first Civic marriage?

Kpow99 · 6th May 2006, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fedorov

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpow99

Got a wave this morning from the lady in my twin car in the next street

Could be the first Civic marriage?

Very funny

don't think my wife would larf though

CavOK · 6th May 2006, 23:45

This was common practice with MG owners. I had an MGB GT back in the 70's, and flashing or waving fellow owners was expected.

Kpow99 · 9th May 2006, 08:12

Any updates?

elfa7 · 9th May 2006, 18:42

It's a very nice idea. I flashed at a Civic this afternoon -- he did'nt flash

back---he just gawked out the side window, to see if it was someone he

knew. Plonker !!

Kpow99 · 9th May 2006, 19:33

Well maybe if someone does it again he will get the idea

elfa7 · 10th May 2006, 14:25

Yes, I'll persevere.

So the new Honda logo --- "Keep on Flashing".

The mind boggles.

Kpow99 · 10th May 2006, 15:14

Another wave repsonse to my "Flash"

basegreen · 10th May 2006, 15:47

I gave the thumbs up to one when I was a pedestrian the other day

elfa7 · 10th May 2006, 16:04

So long as it was only the thumb !!.

CavOK · 10th May 2006, 21:28

I've not seen any to flash or wave to yet!!! I seem to be unique around here. Had a group of admirers whilst filling up the other day and apparently mine was the first that they had seen. Perhaps I need to get out more!!

Kpow99 · 11th May 2006, 07:44

2 more yesterday

more getting around. Sitting in my mates workshop the other day with the car parked outside and the shutter up at least 6 people stopped and looked and another 3-4 took a second look....It's grrrrrrreat

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Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Our Civic duty Hello all, some of you may know me from another site as M Davies and now here in my new guise. It's good to see so many people here already and well done Potts for setting up and the tireless Gis. I've seen a few of us owners around now and have a twin car in the next street and every time I see another Civic I can't help but look at them looking at me and picturing what our own cars look like as we drive along. I thought it would be fun if we adopted a kinda secret handshake. I remember years ago my old Dad had a Reliant 3 wheeler and whenever another one came by they would give a quick flash of the lights. Next time you see one of our special cars coming towards you give a quick flash (of the lights that is) and see what happens. I would like to stress the obvious point in not flashing in situations such as cars waiting to pull out etc. and only to do it within the boundaries of common sense (which I'm sure us Civic drivers have more of than some others ) See what you think and maybe give it a go a couple of times and see what happens and post your results back here. It would be nice to get some courtesy and good manners back on our roads rather than just road rage.

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5th May 2006, 10:46	#2 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,870 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've already had a couple of waves and a thumbs up.

5th May 2006, 11:10	#3 (permalink)
kevin_lufc Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th April 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Bikers have this thing where they nod as they pass each other, which I find pretty cool, sort of respect for your fellow biker. So if we could get something similar I would be up for it.

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WonkySights Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd May 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've just sold my Subaru Impreza STI to buy a new Civic. With the Subaru you were definately a member of a club. Everytime I saw another one you flashed and waved. It puts a smile on your face.......... :P

5th May 2006, 11:25	#5 (permalink)
Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	It would be interesting to see how long it would be before someone flashed you first and then you would know word is getting round. I think the Civic is a very special car and we should uphold that feeling, it's not a run-of-the-mill Rolf, (out of)Focus or Boxhall but a very unique car that I fell for in December (man that was a hard Xmas, didn't arrive under the tree ) If it's going to put smile on faces

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,870 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I see quite a few though - maybe over the next couple of years they'll sell as well as golfs or focii.

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,090 Thanks: 18 Thanked 112 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've had one flash so far. The two cars I've had that have never failed to get a wave from other users were the 2CV and the 350Z. I guess it's a recognition of the fact that you're all having fun.

6th May 2006, 11:19	#8 (permalink)
Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Got a wave this morning from the lady in my twin car in the next street

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CavOK Valve Cap Join Date: 24th April 2006 Location: Midlands Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	This was common practice with MG owners. I had an MGB GT back in the 70's, and flashing or waving fellow owners was expected.

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Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Any updates?

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	It's a very nice idea. I flashed at a Civic this afternoon -- he did'nt flash back---he just gawked out the side window, to see if it was someone he knew. Plonker !!

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Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well maybe if someone does it again he will get the idea

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes, I'll persevere. So the new Honda logo --- "Keep on Flashing". The mind boggles.

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Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Another wave repsonse to my "Flash"

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,870 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I gave the thumbs up to one when I was a pedestrian the other day

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	So long as it was only the thumb !!.

10th May 2006, 21:28	#19 (permalink)
CavOK Valve Cap Join Date: 24th April 2006 Location: Midlands Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've not seen any to flash or wave to yet!!! I seem to be unique around here. Had a group of admirers whilst filling up the other day and apparently mine was the first that they had seen. Perhaps I need to get out more!!

11th May 2006, 07:44	#20 (permalink)
Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	2 more yesterday more getting around. Sitting in my mates workshop the other day with the car parked outside and the shutter up at least 6 people stopped and looked and another 3-4 took a second look....It's grrrrrrreat