Where's the Defender wave gone?

[Wolfman_TWP]

Just got my Defender this afternoon, and got my first Defender Wave, while sitting at a set of lights, just before the M5 turn off, by a Dark Gray 110 on Camden Valley Way, near the M5 in Sydney..

Any one on the M5 who didn't get a wave from me, I apologise, still getting used to her..

Wolf

[Loubrey]

A large percentage and possibly the majority of Defender drivers in Perth are either AULRO members, TeamW4 members or both and the wave is generally well and alive.

I am however starting to see some newish 90's (3 or 4 seen regularly) jogging about here North of the River (Perth turn of phrase) who point blank refuse to wave and even go as far as giving you the "evil eye" when you make a point of making sure they see you.

Hopefully just uneducated and an instructional note might cure as there is very little excuse for breaching the code. :D

Cheers,

Lou

[loneranger]

We got 2 from 2 this afternoon. Headed up to Vic Park after work for a coffee and passed 2 Defenders and got 2 waves. :D

There is a new 90 we see near Carousel all the time who never waves.:mad:

[AndyG]

Well back from Avalon and in Brissie again, lots of waves esp in Sydney and Melbourne, :), missed a few when negotiating strange roads, so apologies from the Qld Black & Silver Defender ;) . Came across a 130 on a trailer being towed by a Toyota Ute in Dunkeld Vic, by the time i contemplated the protocol it was gone, i think i should have waved.

[kogvos]

My Tricky 110 Temptresses have gone to ground. I've had to look for other people to stalk. I keep seeing a few G-Wagens almost every day and they still trick me until I check the grille and promptly arrest my waving!

But I'm currently running at a 76% success rate for this week's waving. This is quite good for Sydney traffic where you have to pay attention to the traffic as opposed to eyeballing Defenders.

Disappointingly I was in Canberra sans Defender over the weekend and saw HEAPS of Defenders! Waving from a car feels a little bit dirty! The Canberra show also brought several out, including a beaut Series 1 and a couple of Series 2s.

[noyakfat]

Went to visit a mate in Yass this arvo. On my way home about 6pm, ambling up the main drag of Yass, I got a wave from a lovely looking silver Disco. I only managed a response as it drew level with me, so I hope you saw it (the madly waving full right arm hanging out of the Keswick green 110 wagon). Cheers, you made my day :D

[ezyrama]

Hopefully just uneducated and an instructional note might cure as there is very little excuse for breaching the code. :D

Cheers,

Lou[/QUOTE]

Love it Lou!, will have to use that one with SWMBO. I have even got her into it from the navigators seat now. My brother (lives part time in the UK) couldn't believe it when he was in the Tardis and other Fenderer's started waving, he thought it was cute. I just replied, "you know it takes 48 muscles in my face to frown at you but only 6 to bitch slap you mother ****er up the side of the head." We are getting quite a few 90's around here now, most are black and most don't wave, but the true Fenderer's always do. I get a shed load of waves in Ralph though.
Cheers Ian

[LouisW]

I have had a loan defender for 3 weeks thanks to our local dealer. And I have passed a dozen or so over the past few weeks, all have waved all, have been in Puma's. And I ( like a 16 year old at a strip club) have initiated the wave 90% of the time. So for all of you bitching about the waving, it is happening in "PretenderVille". Even from a blond, very, "yummy mummy" in a Grey 110 PUMA in Mona Vale, Bungan street, at around 2pm last Saturday- I particularly remembered that one :)

[ezyrama]

Saw a nice white County wagon today on the road to Canungra, he waved at me before i even had a chance to get my hand out of the window 😀 whoever it was, you have s nice looking truck.
Cheers Ian


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[Pickles2]

We try to wave to every Defender We see.
Problem is, we normally have the driver's windo up, so sometimes can't get the arm out in time, in which case as a passenger Wifey always waves, or whoever's driving'll flash the lights and we will invariably get a response,...Pretty good stuff I reckon.
If I see one parked in the street, if the driver's around, I'll normally have a chat too.
Amazing the people that "recognize" Defenders,....we were getting fuel the other day, & a guy in a nice new Triton pulled up & wanted to talk about "Gracie"!
Pickles.

[MrLandy]

Yes the word is definitely out within the General populace that Defenders production is ending...lots of people stop me for a chat. Sometimes it starts with a nervous "so do you like that pommie crap?" But usually ends with "yeah I've always secretly wanted a defender!"

...I've also noticed lately that drivers of all makes and even random pedestrians are waving! It's fantastic!

There is certainly a deep love and (even if sometimes grudging) respect out there for LR series / defenders...

[Scotty85]

We went up the beach, Noosa Northshore on Friday, through Ranbow beachand camped at Inskip Point. I sadly did not see any Defenders to wave at :( Saturday, same issue! I was starting to think I was the only Landy out this weekend. Sunday came and time to pack up. Heading back via Northshore and I see a disco. I waved and no wave back :( I've given up waving to Discovery and Range Rover owners. I live in Noosa Heads and I've found that those owners (in Noosa) are too good to wave back. Sorry if I've offended anyone. So... after the disco i saw a white defender parked up and 2 councilor national parks workers toiling away so i gave them a beep and they both turned around and waved back to me :D finally got a wave! Couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Then about 5 minutes later, pasted another parked forest green defender. Another beep and another wave!

[Pickles2]

Well, We only wave to Defenders, but of course we'll talk to anyone.
Got pulled up in a breathalyser the other day, the policeman just wanted to talk about the Defender, similarly on our way to S.A. & had to stop at the Fruit checking point, a lovely Lady on duty was quite effusive about Defenders.
Funny thing is, they're not "out of place" anywhere, we've had Audi, AMG, Holden etc etc, all sorts of drivers give us a nod, or a thumbs up!
Pickles.

[loneranger]

I did a bit of driving on Friday and ran 1 from 5 in the waves department.

For those that understand WA I live South of the River (SOR) but had gone North of the River (NOR) so I just put it down to being in a foreign country and them not understanding the rules :wasntme: .

In all likelihood most of them where on dual carriageways and we may not have been seen. However the white 110 sitting next to us at the lights did see us and chose not to wave in spite of the Pocket Rocket turning sideways with a big grin and enthusiastic waving. :mad:

[landy]

We got a great wave from a lovely young lady in a Grey metallic Defender 90.
We were driving along Stafford rd and we both waved at the 90, the young woman saw us at the last moment and had a look as if to say WTF!, then gave a great wave back. Made our day.:D

[Chops]

Well, its pretty good here in Vic. :D
Travelling down from Albury the other week, we actually travelled with a young guy following us in a Grey 90. He waved when we passed him, and then stayed with us all the way to Avenal where we turned off to get a coffee. On our way passed an earlier BP, I noticed a cool looking Deefer (Puma) parked up, with two people out walking their dog. Got no idea if they owned the Deefer or not, but I tooted the horn at them :D

Saturday, I think, we spotted a Deefer, and the passenger (a lady) waved before the driver,,,, tooo cool :cool:

At the races on Sunday (Phillip Is) we got a couple of waves from various Deefers, and at the gate a guy in a Rangie Sport (?) gave us the nods up as he passed us at the gate :D and I also waved at a couple of others,,,, get some strange looks, but I think they secretly admire the Deefers ;)

[Loubrey]

I did a bit of driving on Friday and ran 1 from 5 in the waves department.

For those that understand WA I live South of the River (SOR) but had gone North of the River (NOR) so I just put it down to being in a foreign country and them not understanding the rules :wasntme: .

In all likelihood most of them where on dual carriageways and we may not have been seen. However the white 110 sitting next to us at the lights did see us and chose not to wave in spite of the Pocket Rocket turning sideways with a big grin and enthusiastic waving. :mad:

Unfortunately there seem to be a few "newbies" out here NOR with an obstinate refusal to wave. Should have their bloody Defenders taken off them!

Pity you didn't run into one of the many "real" Defender owners up here! :-)

Cheers,

Lou

[loneranger]

Unfortunately there seem to be a few "newbies" out here NOR with an obstinate refusal to wave. Should have their bloody Defenders taken off them!

Pity you didn't run into one of the many "real" Defender owners up here! :-)

Cheers,

Lou

A couple of them were older ones. The one that was next to us at the lights had personal plates and was kitted out for touring. The newer 130 was the only one that waved.

Although we see a few regular ones between our place and Perth when we drive to work who refuse to wave despite our best efforts so we just ignore them now.

[Loubrey]

A couple of them were older ones. The one that was next to us at the lights had personal plates and was kitted out for touring. The newer 130 was the only one that waved.

Although we see a few regular ones between our place and Perth when we drive to work who refuse to wave despite our best efforts so we just ignore them now.

Even more disappointing as they should know better. There are two 130's around here operating as tradie trucks and they don't wave either, but like you said, just ignore them now.

Pity you're not keen on TeamW4 as it represents the bulk of Defender drivers in the great Perth Metro and as far out as Kal. Still worth checking out the website as its one of those "take part as much as you like" groups and certainly not a stale "traditional" club or a mad "mud plugging" crowd either.

Cheers,

Lou

[loneranger]

Even more disappointing as they should know better. There are two 130's around here operating as tradie trucks and they don't wave either, but like you said, just ignore them now.

Pity you're not keen on TeamW4 as it represents the bulk of Defender drivers in the great Perth Metro and as far out as Kal. Still worth checking out the website as its one of those "take part as much as you like" groups and certainly not a stale "traditional" club or a mad "mud plugging" crowd either.

Cheers,

Lou

I've had a look at the website and I'm a bit confused :angel:.

The website says the meetings are bi-monthly alternating with committee meetings which are only open to club members. When I checked in the calendar it showed the next all of the monthly meetings as being open to members and non-members. If I wanted to come along and check it out which meeting would be the best one to come to? I won't be available in April.

[kogvos]

A good day of waving today. No sign of my Defender Demonesses, but 100% waves from all others today.

A special "hello" to the fellow in the dark grey 110 who was broken down on Epping Road this afternoon. I hope you got home OK.

[Loubrey]

I've had a look at the website and I'm a bit confused :angel:.

The website says the meetings are bi-monthly alternating with committee meetings which are only open to club members. When I checked in the calendar it showed the next all of the monthly meetings as being open to members and non-members. If I wanted to come along and check it out which meeting would be the best one to come to? I won't be available in April.

PM Sent! :D

[carlschmid2002]

Defender drivers must be nicer people than Discovery drivers. Since I have owned my D3 I have waved at all types of Landrovers and haven't got one single wave in return. Not one. Is this just Townsville? I miss the waves but I must admit the air suspension, awesome stereo, comfy seats, cold aircon and that beautiful burble out of those twin pipes from the V8 do sort of make up for it. Am I sounding snobby. I do still wave.

[Plutei]

I must admit the air suspension, awesome stereo, comfy seats, cold aircon and that beautiful burble out of those twin pipes from the V8 do sort of make up for it.

Well there's your problem; Discos are too comfortable! The defender wave stems from a sense of camaraderie of suffering :p

[Dark61]

Maybe its not a wave , but a plea for help! A bit like "drowning , not waving".


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[Plutei]

Maybe its not a wave , but a plea for help! A bit like "drowning , not waving".
D

That had me cracking up.

I see all Defender owners driving around like [happycry]

[RichoSK]

I'm a new Puma driver and love the wave 😊 I even got a wave (and replied) on the West Gate when I took it for a test drive 👍.
I love the wave, let's keep it up!

[DazzaTD5]

Well today my dad and I were out collecting a gearbox in the mighty 130 Defender (I was driving), my dad waved to another Defender (Puma) driver.

I mentioned this thread and my dad said he always waves to other Defender owners and said they always wave back...

He then added "not like you, ya ignorant (so-n-so)"
He then went on a rant about all the rest of the discovery, range rover, jeep owners that are a bunch of ignorant (beeeep)....

He finished with....
"We dont need the rest of you lot"

Regards
Daz

[mattims]

I've noticed the wave is still alive in perth since I have picked up my new to me toy (1995 110).

Not only have I had defenders and disco's wave I have twice had another white 110 stop and let me into traffic on canning highway, I suspect it might be the same guy twice.

Thanks whoever you are.

[kogvos]

Alas my only wave "on" Kangaroo Island was from the Defender passed as we were arriving back on the mainland. No living specimens were found during our eight days on the island. We did see several Series but they were regrettably in the vehicle graveyard near Kingscote. We did wave, and observed a moment's silence.

[Dark61]

I tend to point and then do a thumbs up, as otherwise I just tend to get either 1) a blank expression or 2) an odd look . I should add , the 109's off the road at the moment awaiting parts and I'm driving a Courier. That's probably not helping!
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[Landi]

Enjoyed my first few waves today in the new Puma (yet to be named). Didnt see another deefer for the first 2 weeks (either there werent any, or I was too busy not crashing it), then 3 in 5 minutes. Lets hope everyone keeps it up, its a great tradition. The only similar thing I've experienced is on holiday in King Island, where everybody waves at everybody! The first thing they tell you in the hire car info booklet. Should also be a first thing at the top of a Defender owners manual. That and how to pop the bonnet :p

[Dark61]

No wave from a blue Defender tray back coming out of New Norfolk this a.m. Shocking.
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[INVSBL]

the defender wave is strong in melbourne.

every one i have passed has waved with a big smile, its awesome so far.

misses still looks at me wierd when i see one and scream "defender" though.

[Dopey]

Today chasing Landy parts all over Sydney, I've seen and waved at....
110 white defender who waved out at Dural. (TDCi)
110 blue defender who waved out at Dural. (200TDI)
Numerous series in paddocks out at Dural.(waved at them).
An awesome Green Bushrangie at Dural (Looked like it was on portals).
Dockstrada's awesome 110 SVX & the 90 LE that he's wrecking.
Defender 90 with the plates LR90TD (TDCi) coming out of the Hilton hotel (I waved but not sure if they saw me, also I think that they are a member on here).

Regards,
Mike.

[Orkney 90]

I got a wave this afternoon across 5 lanes of M4 motorway... I was heading west and an east-bound grey 110 gave me a big wave. My window was closed, so I hope he had seen my return wave...

[DiscoMick]

Returned several waves from Defenders in the area around Steve Irwin Way and Australia Zoo recently.

[DefenderSte]

I always wave to guys and girls I see driving Defenders over here in NZ.....:D:D

and 9 out of 10 times i get a wave in return.....:D

[Toxic_Avenger]

Drove approx 1100Km in the last 4 days to lightning ridge and return. NO DEFENDERS :confused:
Doffed my hat for a fallen comrade- a red RRC rotting beside the Sheepyard hotel in the Glengarry opal fields.

[Wheatos]

Like an excited little boy, I picked up my spanking new 110 today. On the drive to my wife's work to show her our new toy, I received a pleasant wave and smile from a happy lady on Parramatta Rd. I was very happy to return the wave - my very first receive and give :D.

May there be many more.

[Simon]

Bunnings carpark in Geraldton today. Middle daughter stayed in car while I picked up a few things. When I got back she was chuffed the red 110 we had parked near had waved on the the way out. She said she returned the wave - got to bring them up right!

[loneranger]

As we were walking out the gym today a guy got out of a black 90 and headed into the gym. Not quite sure what he made of the 2 wierdo's smiling and nodding to him as we walked past. :D

[Azza2013110]

In the past 3 years of owning my 1st defender there has been a very steady decline in the defender wave.

One of the greatest things to hear was my wife when she first drove the car asked why people keep waving at me. She wanted to know why all my friends own defenders. :)
I pulled up at a set of lights in my old falcon and made sure a waved to the defender next to me.

With this great tradition starting to wain im going keep waving and i hope we start seeing it increase once again.

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[dromader driver]

White 130 on the way to the tip yesterday at samford. :cool:

[The ho har's]

I was in Big Red, I got a startled look from the driver of the 101 Ambulance:D Maybe he didn't realise I would know it was a Land Rover :) then a minute a white 130 gave a big wave.

Mrs hh:angel:

[ATH]

Definitely on the decline in the West. Stealers must be flogging them to the wrong people.
Very strange looks from some other owners at times but all will be well at Gin Gin next weekend....17th actually.;)
Mobs of Landies with their mad owners everywhere....:p
AlanH.

[DieselDan]

I've been doing OK on the wave front recently, I waved at and got a big wave back from a bloke driving a S1 near Anglesea. Got a wave back from a 90 near Torquay and got a finger (not the finger....:D) from a bloke in a nicely modded black 110 earlier in the week.

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[EastFreo]

Got a wave today from a red 90 on Canning Hwy.

[kogvos]

I still have no luck with with my Demonic Defender Damsels (one of whom was on the phone this morning whilst driving... naughty, naughty), but there been a recent glut of new Defenders around Sydney and most are very happy to participate in the wave.

[Pocket Rocket]

Got a wave today from a red 90 on Canning Hwy.

Haha! That was us :) Thought we go and try some kayaks at the Finn demo day but thought better of it when it started bucketing down and the water from the river was flooding into the carpark. So we did the Defender thing instead and went looking for puddles to drive through instead :angel:

[EastFreo]

Haha! That was us :) Thought we go and try some kayaks at the Finn demo day but thought better of it when it started bucketing down and the water from the river was flooding into the carpark. So we did the Defender thing instead and went looking for puddles to drive through instead :angel:

I was having fun going through puddles as well! I try to blame it on the kids but going through them is a lot of fun.

Also I highly recommend the Finn products. I have an Endorphin and a Gizmo. Did the Avon Descent a few years back on the Endorphin but what I like about Finn is the fact they are local and will go out of their way to help you.

[cuppabillytea]

I always wave. As for Pumas they seem as keen as any one. I once copped a wave from a Puma which turned into a single digit because I didn't get my arm out in time. I was devastated.

[Pocket Rocket]

I was having fun going through puddles as well! I try to blame it on the kids but going through them is a lot of fun.

Also I highly recommend the Finn products. I have an Endorphin and a Gizmo. Did the Avon Descent a few years back on the Endorphin but what I like about Finn is the fact they are local and will go out of their way to help you.

The Endorphin and the Gizmo were the two we were hoping to try lol. We're looking for something we can use in the city instead of lugging our 34kg fishing kayaks around. We have their carriers for our yaks and they're brilliant.

[EastFreo]

Driving home today my son and I got a big wave from a mum and her kids in a Keswick green 110 in North Fremantle.

[MrLandy]

Heading out of Melbourne on the Calder Hwy last night, saw two 110's heading towards Melb in convoy...one grey and one white with many stickers / logos all over. It was getting dark so I couldn't quite make them out and at freeway speeds on divided rd the wave can be difficult to see...I waved and flashed my lights, but no light flash in return.

...what's the solution to the Landy wave at speed or at dusk? Any thoughts?

[CHILL]

I bought an old Perentie about 2 weeks ago, and was really confused by all the waving!
I had a mate in the car last weekend and he noticed I was getting lots of waves too. We laughed about how popular I am now.
I started just waving back, but the other day I locked eyes with a fellow defender driver at the servo and waved unceasingly until he returned the wave!
I didn't know about the rule but am definitely onboard with this!

[JoeFriend]

I wave at lots of people on my morning commute with no wave back. Then again, I commute on a bike so probably just look like a crazy person.

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[Pocket Rocket]

Had a red 110 with a white roof go past us on the Tonkin Hwy today - big waves all round.

Their bumper sticker said "This Landrover contains nuts"

I want one of them!!!!

[LouisW]

I wave at lots of people on my morning commute with no wave back. Then again, I commute on a bike so probably just look like a crazy person.

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Betty was at the dealer for 3weeks having her ABS sorted. I was given a Jaguar XF loan. Kept waiving, most thought I was stupid, some endured my enthusiasm and waived back yet everyone looked at me confused. - Betty is back all is OK a now.

[robh]

Sometimes I'm in my wife's car (Corolla) and I see a Defender, the urge to wave is so strong but then I think to myself it will just be confusing for the Defender driver. Makes me think we may need a "secret" wave so when not in a Defender, others will know I'm in the "club".

For the record, I always wave (when in the Defer) and would say more than 98% wave back.
Rob

[mojo]

I've been getting plenty of waves in Brissie when driving the Defender recently.

Sometimes when I'm driving the D4, I wave at other D4's/D3's, but I don't think I've ever had a wave back, so I don't do it often.:(

I waved at a Deefer driver while I was in the D4 the other day. He waved back, but had a VERY confused look on his face! :D

Cheers
Sean

[schuy1]

Haha, I always wave at all landrovers :) Defenders always return it, but look a bit nonplused if Im in the D2, D2 & D1 drivers mostly return it wether I am in the Deefer or the D2. :D Most D3/4/Rangie etc drivers either look very confused or carefully ignore it in case Im a potential road rage incident!!:D
Cheers Scott

[DiscoMick]

Betty was at the dealer for 3weeks having her ABS sorted. I was given a Jaguar XF loan. Kept waiving, most thought I was stupid, some endured my enthusiasm and waived back yet everyone looked at me confused. - Betty is back all is OK a now.

Wow! I'd love to get a Jaguar XF loan car while my Defender was being serviced. That would be cool!
I get lots of waves in the Defender and enthusiastically return them. Its like a secret society, like the Masons' handshake.

[Chops]

Wow! I'd love to get a Jaguar XF loan car while my Defender was being serviced. That would be cool!
I get lots of waves in the Defender and enthusiastically return them. Its like a secret society, like the Masons' handshake.

I've been given this twice suposedly,,, its secret alright :eek2:

[LRDisco]

I sometimes miss driving my old D1, I would see defenders all over the place.

Now I have my TD5 Defender, in Bayside Brisbane I hardly see any Defenders.

All though, I got a nice wave from a guy on his bike the other morning, I was kind of shocked and missed waving back in time as he went past.

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[loneranger]

We always turn down the offer of a loan car as we don't really need it. I might have to reconsider next time and see what they're prepared to offer. I wouldn't turn down the opportunity to drive a Jag. :D

[cuppabillytea]

Wow! I'd love to get a Jaguar XF loan car while my Defender was being serviced. That would be cool!
I get lots of waves in the Defender and enthusiastically return them. Its like a secret society, like the Masons' handshake.
I Got one but that was when they were replacing a split fuel tank.
Me too on the wave.

[DiscoMick]

I sometimes miss driving my old D1, I would see defenders all over the place.

Now I have my TD5 Defender, in Bayside Brisbane I hardly see any Defenders.

All though, I got a nice wave from a guy on his bike the other morning, I was kind of shocked and missed waving back in time as he went past.

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See quite a few Defenders around the Springwood area on the south side. When we go to Maleny there are more up there too, usually dirty and dented. One bloke up there carts his calves around in the back of his 110 wagon. Imagine doing that in a Prado!

[landy]

Well I'm a little annoyed! ( I can't back that up)

Kerry and I were in Dayboro today and as we were waiting at the tee intersection I clocked a milky green Puma 130 towing a portable toilet coming along the road. 'Why aye' I said to Kerry which is my code for here comes a Defender. We both gave a vigorous wave as he passed. He just looked at us both with an opened mouth expression that screamed 'WTF are you two doing'

Anyway, I'm convinced that not only is he a miserable ****, but he's also a **** house driver.:Rolling:

[loneranger]

My daughter's in Sydney at the moment for work and she sent me a text today that she'd seen lots of Defenders today.

[The ho har's]

Driving "zara" my series III to the BBQ day with Arthur Goddard, 3 defenders waved, 2 disco's didn't, and a grin and a thumbs up from a Toyota driver :D

Mrs hh:angel:

[cuppabillytea]

Birkenhead point today. My first ever returned wave from a Disco.

[Wheatos]

As I drove into Tamworth this afternoon, I passed a big sign "Welcome to LandCruiser country".

I gave it the bird, and the wife smiled, and we drove on. :p

[landy]

As I drove into Tamworth this afternoon, I passed a big sign "Welcome to LandCruiser country".

I gave it the bird, and the wife smiled, and we drove on. :p

Good for you. Don't let the bastards grind you down!

[DiscoMick]

Bloke in a Defender singlecab gave me the wave at Underwood today and I didn't see him at first because the car in front of me braked, so I was a bit slow returning it, and I hope he saw it.

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[Toxic_Avenger]

As I drove into Tamworth this afternoon, I passed a big sign "Welcome to LandCruiser country".

I gave it the bird, and the wife smiled, and we drove on. :p

Story of my life every day, living deep in enemy territory!

[cuppabillytea]

Chin up Toxic Avenger old boy. Keep up the good fight.

[aj_slr]

Have tried the wave three times on a guy who drives a white landy that is kitted out to carry wast bins near Latrobe in Tasmania. Every time I get a blank stare. Might just leave him out of my Landy wave book. He would be the only guy that has failed a landy wave response in years.:confused:

[Orkney 90]

Three strikes, you're out!

You cannot win them all aj slr. Two days ago I went past not one but three Defenders. Not a single wave back...

Doesn't mean that I will give up. Had a guy come up to me at the petrol station to chat about how much he liked my 90. And he was driving an 80 series Landcruiser!

[Chops]

Got a wave from a guy in a 130 ute today. He works just near me, his car is heavily tinted, and has been trimmed with lots of black. Looks cool.
I pulled up behind him at the lights, cant see in at all, and he must realise this, we turn onto the hwy, and as I pass him, he rolls down the passengers window, (too easy in the Puma's ;) ), and we flicked each other an all knowing wave :D

The universe is whole ;)

[The ho har's]

Got a wave from a guy in a 130 ute today. He works just near me, his car is heavily tinted, and has been trimmed with lots of black. Looks cool.
I pulled up behind him at the lights, cant see in at all, and he must realise this, we turn onto the hwy, and as I pass him, he rolls down the passengers window, (too easy in the Puma's ;) ), and we flicked each other an all knowing wave :D

The universe is whole ;)

The universe is whole Are you sure;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Right August:angel:

[MrLandy]

Story of my life every day, living deep in enemy territory!

Know how you feel TA! I'm with you brother.

[EastFreo]

Got a thumbs up leaving work car park (QV1 in Perth) from a 110 today.

[Shortie]

I've had a few Pumas return waves recently or else they were trying to swat something flying around in their cabins :D AND AND AND guess what, I even had a Puma wave when I was in a Freelander loan vehicle (admittedly I was falling out of the window to get his attention and I think he only waved because he either felt sorry for me or was scared :()

[Rurover]

Have spent the last two weeks driving our Defender from Mount Gambier to Cairns via Shepparton, Bathurst, Sunshine Coast, Rocky, and now at Airlie Beach.

Saw NO Defenders or Series Landys in Victoria, but most of the ones we have passed in NSW & Qld HAVE waved, including two Perenties we had to back up for on a narrow track on Fraser Island.

Looking forward to more waves as we had further North!

Alan

[loneranger]

I've had a few Pumas return waves recently or else they were trying to swat something flying around in their cabins :D AND AND AND guess what, I even had a Puma wave when I was in a Freelander loan vehicle (admittedly I was falling out of the window to get his attention and I think he only waved because he either felt sorry for me or was scared :()

If that was on Yale Rd in Thornlie that was us. I saw this white wagon coming towards us with some maniac :p hanging out the window waving. It took me a while to realise it was a Freelander which was when I waved back but I thought I might have been too late.:D

[Shortie]

If that was on Yale Rd in Thornlie that was us. I saw this white wagon coming towards us with some maniac :p hanging out the window waving. It took me a while to realise it was a Freelander which was when I waved back but I thought I might have been too late.:D
I thought that was you and I saw you laughing as you waved :lol2:

[TheYeti]

Just incase your not sure. Should be included in the owners manual.
96029

[The ho har's]

OK this morning at the Camp Cable Rd intersection a Green stage 1, I thought, going by the radiator support panel. I It didn't look like a defender one. Then the nice county of Lost Landys coming home big waves from us both:D

Mrs hh

[YOLO110]

Got 2 waves in 5 minutes to mine today North of Wollongong... one from a really neat TD5 double cab and the other from a white 110! 100% strike rate! :D

[GypsySamuraiAnt]

Saw a cracking new black 110 today about lunch time along Elizabeth St in Brisbane CBD, with a killer roll cage I think. I was waiting to cross the street on foot so no wave, but I swear he noticed me making goo goo eyes at his truck :wasntme:

[rick130]

Actually got a wave from a Tdci 130 single cab today, so all is right again with the world. :D

[DiscoMick]

Got a wave back from a green Rangie at Witta today.

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[mark_coffey]

just got back from a trip to Alice Springs via the Oodnadatta track, got move waves from disco's than defenders.:(

[The ho har's]

We did a trip to the Sunny Coast today. Got a couple of waves, sometimes it is hard across 6 lanes of traffic;) Though we did park beside a defender and disco at Cosco :D Purposely of course :cool:

Mrs hh:angel:

[plusnq]

Got a wave from a Deefer in Cowra yesterday as we are working our way home to Brissy.

[kogvos]

Having completely given up on my Demonic Defender Damsels (TM) I found a new white Defender parked around the corner from my house this afternoon. Now I have someone new to stalk.

[MrLandy]

A very friendly toot and wave from a white Defender driving past while I was pulled over on the phone yesterday in StGeorges Rd Melb...I saw you guys parked earlier too. Hope you heard / saw my harried greating in return!

Also saw a black 90 turning in traffic ahead of me... Timing of the universe was all wrong for a wave there!

But nothing in return for my flash of lights from a late model perentie on the Calder, but with such dark tinted windows i couldn't be sure if you had waved.

[ProjectDirector]

A very friendly toot and wave from a white Defender driving past while I was pulled over on the phone yesterday in StGeorges Rd Melb...I saw you guys parked earlier too. Hope you heard / saw my harried greating in return!

Also saw a black 90 turning in traffic ahead of me... Timing of the universe was all wrong for a wave there!

But nothing in return for my flash of lights from a late model perentie on the Calder, but with such dark tinted windows i couldn't be sure if you had waved.


I seem to have the same problem with perenties, they don't wave back here in Melbourne :(

[MrLandy]

Very friendly Perentie driver on the Geelong road a couple of months back... We drove alongside each other for a bit both grinning like old mates. Some people just think they're too cool to wave. They can choose that desert island if they like.

[DAMINK]

Gotta weigh into this if i may.
Im new to the whole Landy thing. (6 months now)
Been a one eyed holden bloke my whole life prior to that.
I did not even know there was a whole culture behind these beasts!
I quickly worked out there was though for this exact reason.
People started to wave at me. At first i thought perhaps they recognized my disco. Quickly i worked out its the friendly nature of the drivers and the fact we have similar vehicles.
Gotta say its a good feeling and something i actively do myself now.

[MrLandy]

Gotta weigh into this if i may.
Im new to the whole Landy thing. (6 months now)
Been a one eyed holden bloke my whole life prior to that.
I did not even know there was a whole culture behind these beasts!
I quickly worked out there was though for this exact reason.
People started to wave at me. At first i thought perhaps they recognized my disco. Quickly i worked out its the friendly nature of the drivers and the fact we have similar vehicles.
Gotta say its a good feeling and something i actively do myself now.

Welcome to the fold Daminck, great to hear you're embracing it! Originally it was the 'Defender wave' of course 😉, now it's somehow become the Landy Wave. He he. We enjoy a good humoured wave rivalry! 😊 but of course all who wave are part of the brother/sisterhood. It's definitely a Land Rover thing. See you in the road! Cheers

[DAMINK]

Welcome to the fold Daminck, great to hear you're embracing it! Originally it was the 'Defender wave' of course 😉, now it's somehow become the Landy Wave. He he. We enjoy a good humoured wave rivalry! 😊 but of course all who wave are part of the brother/sisterhood. It's definitely a Land Rover thing. See you in the road! Cheers

hahha i love a bit of rivlary :)
Hell my best mate currently ownes a Toymota and my next best mate owns a Datsun so ya know i must love a good fight among friends :)
(Can i just say in the short time i have owned my disco both said friends have had there cars fail where mine has not..... lucky perhaps)

[cuppabillytea]

Hi DAMINK. Not luck, just a better vehicle.
Cheers Billy.

[Bernd VonCrashen]

On my way out to Illinbah for downhill shuttles and passed a well used and rigged Defender tray back behind Oxenford amd got a very happy wave.

Though after non waves and puzzled looks from my passenger after I passed 2 Pumas and one Td5 without a hint of a wave. Albiet Td5 was negotiating a round about. Very happy to get a wave in the end, even my fellow passenger chuckled to say "Secret Defender wave eh"...

[rick130]

Two acknowledgements out of three Defers on the F3 on the the way into Sydney on Friday.
Just haven't seen any 90/110/130's running around the last two days though.

[Wheatos]

Rare sightings these days. In the school holidays we did Sydney-Tamworth -Tea Gardens (via Barrington Tops)-Sydney, and then Sydney-Bathurst-Trunkey Creek return, and not a single Defender was seen on the road. :(

I'm sure our Fraser Island trip in December won't disappoint.

[cuppabillytea]

Rare sightings these days. In the school holidays we did Sydney-Tamworth -Tea Gardens (via Barrington Tops)-Sydney, and then Sydney-Bathurst-Trunkey Creek return, and not a single Defender was seen on the road. :(

I'm sure our Fraser Island trip in December won't disappoint.
I was up at Forster-Tuncurry on the School Holidays. I saw about four but I wasn't in mine. I waved but got nothing but peeved looks in return.

[steane]

Recently returned from an Adelaide to Alice across the Simpson to Birdsville trip and saw more Defenders than I've seen on the last three similar trips combined. All waved and or gave the thumbs up and even had one guy run out from next to his 130 where they were camped to watch my 110 go up a dune.

Passed a 110 Puma trayback on the QAA line and had a conspiratorial laugh with them. They were quizzed about their setup by someone else that passed them who had a similar 110.

Only vehicles to limp out were a Triton with a broken chassis and a Troopy that had all but lost its rear axle. He was lucky that a big chunk of the Rig Rd was like a highway thanks to a mining rig being setup in that corner.

[EastFreo]

Got a hearty wave from a white 90 in Albany yesterday.

[kogvos]

I got a hearty wave from no one today. As Sydney traffic worsens I think Defender drivers are spending too much time concentrating on the chaos rather than other Defenders! :-)

[jimr1]

The first day in the new 110 , I got two waves , The second I was popping up to the supermarket , and another 110 pulled up beside me , and we exchanged waves , that was Burwood hwy . This always brings a smile !!.. Jim :):)

[Dark61]

no waves since getting the series 3 back on the road last week, errrr.....possibly because I haven't passed any other Landy's! But I'm still hoping.
cheers,
D


p.s appreciative nod on the forecourt of the gas station when filling up this morning. I'm taking that.

[The ho har's]

I enthusiastically waved at a 130 this afternoon and he looked right through me:o We were in the 101 :D maybe he has never seen one before :cool:

Mrs hh:angel:

[cuppabillytea]

When ever I see a 101, I'm always pointing and yelling to the Kids"There's a forward control Land Rover I always wanted one of those."and forget to wave.

[The ho har's]

When ever I see a 101, I'm always pointing and yelling to the Kids"There's a forward control Land Rover I always wanted one of those."and forget to wave.


How many do you see on a regular basis? I thought more were in Qld, Vic, W.A. and S.A. though I do of 1 near Sydney.

Mrs hh:angel:

[cuppabillytea]

How many do you see on a regular basis? I thought more were in Qld, Vic, W.A. and S.A. though I do of 1 near Sydney.

Mrs hh:angel:
I saw one on Henley Marine Drive near Timbrell Park Five Dock, a couple of months ago. There was one in St Peters for a long time. But they are rare. I just love them.

[The ho har's]

I saw one on Henley Marine Drive near Timbrell Park Five Dock, a couple of months ago. There was one in St Peters for a long time. But they are rare. I just love them.


You know there are several for sale? the question is how many dollars do you have????

Mrs hh:angel:

[cuppabillytea]

You know there are several for sale? the question is how many dollars do you have????

Mrs hh:angel:
You know you could get me into deep deep trouble making suggestions like that. The cogwheels in my brain are gonig 10 to the dozen.:eek:

[The ho har's]

You know you could get me into deep deep trouble making suggestions like that. The cogwheels in my brain are gonig 10 to the dozen.:eek:


One as cheep as $13,00.00. Now that is cheep for a 101.

Mrs hh:angel:

[cuppabillytea]

One as cheep as $13,00.00. Now that is cheep for a 101.

Mrs hh:angel:

Don't think for one second that i'm hooked, but where is it?

[The ho har's]

Don't think for one second that i'm hooked, but where is it?

Sydney area... I can get contacts for you if you would like.

Mrs hh:angel:

[cuppabillytea]

Sydney area... I can get contacts for you if you would like.

Mrs hh:angel:
Let me stew on it for a while. I'll PM you If I can't Kill this bug you just planted under my skin.:confused:

[Simon]

Wave seems to be alive and well among the military - heading south from Mataranka today, ran into at least half a dozen perenties (sorry if that doesn't count for this thread) all towing no.5s - got a wave from all bar one

[landy]

Wave seems to be alive and well among the military - heading south from Mataranka today, ran into at least half a dozen perenties (sorry if that doesn't count for this thread) all towing no.5s - got a wave from all bar one

Yeah that counts! It also means that people that don't drive Defenders/110s (maybe) in their off duty/normal lives still think waving to other Defenders/110s is a good idea.
Bet they don't wave in their own cars to other same make/model owners.

It's definitely a Land Rover thing!

And the Defender wave is well and truly alive and well at Gallipoli Brks, Brisbane. I get at least 1-2 waves every day. And they are (as per normal) the nicest guys (no ladies as yet) to chat to. Always very passionate about their vehicles.

[The ho har's]

Driving to and from the Sunshine Coast yesterday I must have waved to at least 15 defender/countys. I didn't get any waves but a lot of the drivers looked at us. An exception to the series 1 in the far lane holding tight to the steering wheel and concentrating :D

Mrs hh:angel:

[karlz]

Saw a 90 on the way home, chased him down a few side streets.
He stuck his hand out the window and waved just as he turned away from me. Good stuuf

[kogvos]

A veritable smorgasbord of Defenders today! A "proper" 130 this morning who, alas, missed my wave as he was fighting the crusty Land Cruiser in front of him. Better luck with the brand-spankers and super-shiny black 90 near North Ryde with regulation waves all 'round. Unfortunately I missed the bronze-y coloured 110 sneaking up the inside as I was ogling the 90 and I waved far too late as it rounded the corner. The same 110 (or an identical one) tooted me 10 minutes later... my feeble, too-late wave was probably missed again! But all was rectified on the home trip with a hearty wave from a white 110 near Drummoyne this afternoon. I saw the regular 110s around the back of Balmain and Lilyfield, but sans drivers. I smiled appropriately.

[ezyrama]

You wouldn't read about it, but I am driving the Falcon ute at work at the moment and all I am seeing everywhere here on the Goldy are Fenders. I must admit I have waved at a few, (force of habit) and they probably think I'm a weirdo. We seem to have a lot of 90's running around here at the moment, some wave when I'm in the Tardis and some don't, I get a lot of waves when in the S2a though. Ford at Southport have a nice white 2011 90 for sale. 68k and the want $35k for it, quite tidy. I had my 110 in at Lyntons the other day for the oil pump recall and spotted this little beauty in the yard, love the colour. $46k they were asking.

[cuppabillytea]

A veritable smorgasbord of Defenders today! A "proper" 130 this morning who, alas, missed my wave as he was fighting the crusty Land Cruiser in front of him. Better luck with the brand-spankers and super-shiny black 90 near North Ryde with regulation waves all 'round. Unfortunately I missed the bronze-y coloured 110 sneaking up the inside as I was ogling the 90 and I waved far too late as it rounded the corner. The same 110 (or an identical one) tooted me 10 minutes later... my feeble, too-late wave was probably missed again! But all was rectified on the home trip with a hearty wave from a white 110 near Drummoyne this afternoon. I saw the regular 110s around the back of Balmain and Lilyfield, but sans drivers. I smiled appropriately.

What colour is yours Kogvos? We've probably exchanged waves a few times.
Cheers Billy

[Pickles2]

You wouldn't read about it, but I am driving the Falcon ute at work at the moment and all I am seeing everywhere here on the Goldy are Fenders. I must admit I have waved at a few, (force of habit) and they probably think I'm a weirdo. We seem to have a lot of 90's running around here at the moment, some wave when I'm in the Tardis and some don't, I get a lot of waves when in the S2a though. Ford at Southport have a nice white 2011 90 for sale. 68k and the want $35k for it, quite tidy. I had my 110 in at Lyntons the other day for the oil pump recall and spotted this little beauty in the yard, love the colour. $46k they were asking.
Looks like Aintree with an Indus roof, & dual finish alloys,...very nice.
Pickles.

[kogvos]

What colour is yours Kogvos? We've probably exchanged waves a few times.
Cheers Billy
I'm a yuppy Keswick-with-white-roof 90 with a city-inappropriate bull bar and offensive winch hanging off the front.

I've also got black roof racks to make it completely impractical in car parks.

Maybe we need a secret wave for the future.

[cuppabillytea]

I'm a yuppy Keswick-with-white-roof 90 with a city-inappropriate bull bar and offensive winch hanging off the front.

I've also got black roof racks to make it completely impractical in car parks.

Maybe we need a secret wave for the future.
OK. I'm a 110 Corris Grey Santorini Black roof Safari Snorkel ARB Bar. No roof furniture for parking reasons. Any wave will do me but oped to suggestions.
Cheers Billy.

[kogvos]

We'll also need a secret handshake and a silly walk.

[DiscoMick]

I've had a silly walk for ages, but not because of LRs.


I'm a super-shiny white 2009 110 wagon with a black bulbar and winch, sidesteps, wheelcarrier and black roof racks. I look very standard, but I do have a few hidden tricks.

[cuppabillytea]

We'll also need a secret handshake and a silly walk.

Handshake has To be simple as I have a bung wrist and we have to apply at the Ministry of Silly Walks.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I still wave at Defenders but any Defer drivers who may usually wave are mostly gobsmacked at a D4 driver waving.

The situation is not so bad in the Series III FFR and Perentie FFR many more waves when driving those, but only on the highway, not usually in the big smoke.

And if you're asking, yes I do have a silly walk after getting out of the SIII and Perentie (but not so bad after the D4)! ;)

[rick130]

I still wave at Defenders but any Defer drivers who may usually wave are mostly gobsmacked at a D4 driver waving.



I had a D4 instigate a wave about 4-5 months ago and I was in so much shock I nearly didn't wave back. :D

[Longtimer]

I dunno how you can have a silly walk after the series III. Unless you don't have the original seats.....
I had buckets in my series III, for the mrs, but I preferred the bench seats in the Series IIA once I did it. My not have been as comfy, but I could always get out and walk without staggering for 2 minutes afterwards.

Phill.

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[Lotz-A-Landies]

I dunno how you can have a silly walk after the series III. ...Lower back injury! :(

[Orkney 90]

Completely missed an opportunity this morning. Travelling towards the city on Parramatta Road near Concord about 8am heading to work when a white 110 snuck up behind me and passed me in the right lane. By the time I noticed it, it was too late to wave.

If you're on here, many apologies. Great looking rig you have.

[Dark61]

missed opportunity early this afternoon, having taken the Mrs for a ride in the 109 looking for waves - came back empty handed , parked up and was just disappearing behind the back of the house when a black defender went past. Bugger!
cheers,
D

[ezyrama]

I had a D4 instigate a wave about 4-5 months ago and I was in so much shock I nearly didn't wave back. :D

Same here, I was driving thru Canungra with the camper trailer on the back a week or two ago and I got a wave from a nice dark brown D4. I was shocked but SWMBO said he must of had a Fender before the D4.

[DAMINK]

Ya know i initially was sort of excited people liked to wave at me in similar cars.

(IM Very new to the whole rover thing)

Various rover flavours infact so dont hate me this is a "defender thread", however after reading more and more of this thread i wont be partaking in that anymore.
I thought it was simply pommy stuff so people gave the wave.
Apparently its make and model related lol.

...... Walks away from this thread quietly while expecting a barrage of hate.

[Pocket Rocket]

Ya know i initially was sort of excited people liked to wave at me in similar cars.

(IM Very new to the whole rover thing)

Various rover flavours infact so dont hate me this is a "defender thread", however after reading more and more of this thread i wont be partaking in that anymore.
I thought it was simply pommy stuff so people gave the wave.
Apparently its make and model related lol.

...... Walks away from this thread quietly while expecting a barrage of hate.

Confused... why would you get a barrage of hate?

If a disco waves to me and I see them I'll wave back. My gripe with the disco owners was from out last holiday (up north WA) where every other car make and model was waving except the discos.

[landy]

Yer know, I am a bit ashamed, but I only tend to wave at Defenders (all types) or Series. This is only because I have found that most others don't wave back. However as I said earlier, I have noticed that a lot of the newer Pumas don't wave back and look at you like you are an idiot. But I won't stop waving. Kerry's on board and waves just as enthusiasticly as I do. We both think you're a bit miserable if you don't wave back.

[MrLandy]

Waving with no expectations can be a profound experience.

[El Rey]

I have a special move, where I put my index fingers up on either side of my head like horns, then I dip down and come back up in a worm-like motion.

It freezes oncoming passengers in their seats.

[Landi]

Yer know, I am a bit ashamed, but I only tend to wave at Defenders (all types) or Series. This is only because I have found that most others don't wave back. However as I said earlier, I have noticed that a lot of the newer Pumas don't wave back and look at you like you are an idiot. But I won't stop waving. Kerry's on board and waves just as enthusiasticly as I do. We both think you're a bit miserable if you don't wave back.

Good to hear you won't stop waving. I'm a new puma owner, and always wave and 99% of time receive waves back. In my experience puma owners have always waved back. I'm sure there are maybe a few new owners who are unaware, but at the same time it does seem unfair for anyone to develop a prejudice against puma drivers. I've had TD5's not wave back. Just depends on the individual. Not what engine they have under the bonnet or how shiny the paint is

[cuppabillytea]

I have a special move, where I put my index fingers up on either side of my head like horns, then I dip down and come back up in a worm-like motion.

It freezes oncoming passengers in their seats.
Meanwhile your own passengers have soiled their seats.:eek:

[landy]

Good to hear you won't stop waving. I'm a new puma owner, and always wave and 99% of time receive waves back. In my experience puma owners have always waved back. I'm sure there are maybe a few new owners who are unaware, but at the same time it does seem unfair for anyone to develop a prejudice against puma drivers. I've had TD5's not wave back. Just depends on the individual. Not what engine they have under the bonnet or how shiny the paint is

I'm glad you think that way. It is a Landy thing after all. And I'm not saying all Pumas don't wave. Most do, it just seems that a lot don't compared to older Defenders. Almost all Series do in my experience which leads me to think maybe it's an age thing as well.
Now I'm just spit balling, but maybe Pumas wave at Pumas as if it's like for like and the newer owners don't see their Defenders in the same way as older Defenders.
I just think it's a Defender wave regardless.

[steane]

I'm glad you think that way. It is a Landy thing after all. And I'm not saying all Pumas don't wave. Most do, it just seems that a lot don't compared to older Defenders. Almost all Series do in my experience which leads me to think maybe it's an age thing as well.
Now I'm just spit balling, but maybe Pumas wave at Pumas as if it's like for like and the newer owners don't see their Defenders in the same way as older Defenders.
I just think it's a Defender wave regardless.

I think there are some, certainly not all, Puma owners (mostly newish 2.2s) that wouldn't be able to tell one Defender from another. They don't wave because they aren't Land Rover people or even Defender people really, they just bought it because it's the fashionable thing to do right now.

You see them around the private schools at home time and in Adelaide they are everywhere in the upper crust burbs. You see 3 or 4 each drive through those areas at the right time of day.

They'll all be for sale in a year or two and most likely traded on the Audi that they should have been bought in the first place.

[EastFreo]

I wave at every Defender I see. Pretty good percentage of return waves from other Defenders. As I highlighted on another thread tonight the waves from other Landrovers are almost non existent.

Got a great wave tonight from a white 130 dual cab coming home!

Amusingly here in Perth there doesn't seem to be many Defenders at the private schools. I think there is one other (a 90) doing a drop off at Scotch and there is only one other (coincidently another 90) at St Hilda's. But don't worry - I have no intention of ever selling mine!

[El Rey]

My other car is a 1971 Fiat 124 Coupe, and not only will other owners wave, they will beep their horns, point enthusiastically at the nearest petrol station and pull in for a one hour commiseration about the latest mechanical problems both parties have been having.

They also stick notes under your windscreen letting you know they've seen your car while they were going somewhere.

That kind of behavior should be encouraged.

[kogvos]

My other car is a 1971 Fiat 124 Coupe, and not only will other owners wave, they will beep their horns, point enthusiastically at the nearest petrol station and pull in for a one hour commiseration about the latest mechanical problems both parties have been having.

They also stick notes under your windscreen letting you know they've seen your car while they were going somewhere.

That kind of behavior should be encouraged.
On other forums that would be considered stalking!

[The Cone of Silence]

My other car is a 1971 Fiat 124 Coupe, and not only will other owners wave, they will beep their horns, point enthusiastically at the nearest petrol station and pull in for a one hour commiseration about the latest mechanical problems both parties have been having.

They also stick notes under your windscreen letting you know they've seen your car while they were going somewhere.

That kind of behavior should be encouraged.

Same here, El Rey - my other car is a 1967 Austin Healey and the wave return from other Healeys is a 100% success rate.....and I've found similar figures with other makes of classic car. It's the understanding that regardless of the type or badge, the other chap loves spending his weekends chasing electrical gremlins, cursing Lucas, tuning carbies polishing, waxing and praying for sunshine.

Defender drivers aren't too dissimilar, there's just a few who don't wave; they bought the car because it's the coolest Chelsea Tractor ever made and dominates the soccer Mum car park....they simply don't realise there's an entire community who bought it for the myriad other reasons and wave at each other like they were kids on Christmas Day out on their new bikes.

[El Rey]

On other forums that would be considered stalking!

If it's wrong, why does it feel so right.

[rick130]

They also stick notes under your windscreen letting you know they've seen your car while they were going somewhere.

That kind of behavior should be encouraged.


Ha !

Had that happen with the Deefer a month back.

Just happens to be a member here too, he was searching for a Defender to buy. :D

[rick130]

Had a good wave from a 130 Extra cab on Greendale Rd, Wallacia, near Hopewood Health retreat today. :cool:

[karlz]

There was no wave today, just a big grin at each as we crossed near Southland.
He was in a grey 90, I was in the Havana 110.

The ninety bloke had very white teeth!!!:D

[The ho har's]

The 130 puma waved at me in my series III in the village yesterday, then when I got home I found hh was behind him in the 130:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[loneranger]

Got a wave from a white 110 in East Perth today at a set of lights. We were in the 90.

[MrLandy]

I tried waving at a Landcruiser Trayback yesterday, since it's been suggested I should get a Toyota :Rolling: ...Needless to say all I got was a blank stare. ...Nah, I don't think I'll be getting a Toyota any time soon.

[NovaRover]

I've had a VW Kombi most of my driving life , I always said it was my coffin and I was wanted to be berried in it , Kombi,s have always waved to each other, I still can't believe the defender has replaced her. ( lot of memories and emotions) I love being part of a brotherhood fellow enthusiast and waving , always puts a smile on my face. [emoji2][emoji112]🏼

[ezyrama]

I had a minimoke as a toy for 25 years and i dont think i ever got ignored by another moke driver, we have a blue v8 county near work, he will only wave if i wave at him first, he drives it like its stolen


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[rick130]

I tried waving at a Landcruiser Trayback yesterday, since it's been suggested I should get a Toyota :Rolling: ...Needless to say all I got was a blank stare. ...Nah, I don't think I'll be getting a Toyota any time soon.
I waved to most all the 'Cruisers, Lolux's and Pootrols where I lived as it was the bush and we all knew (or knew of) each other. [emoji3]

[rick130]

Just got a nod from a younger bloke with a beard in an old Hilux on Mulgoa Rd, Penrith.

[cuppabillytea]

Shared a congenial wave with a nice white Puma 90 black roof in Campbell St, St Peters, on the way home from work today.:oops2:yesterday.

[cuppabillytea]

I tried waving at a Landcruiser Trayback yesterday, since it's been suggested I should get a Toyota :Rolling: ...Needless to say all I got was a blank stare. ...Nah, I don't think I'll be getting a Toyota any time soon.
Nah I don't think you will either.:p

[robh]

I waved at several Defenders on my way to Melbourne from Wagga but all I got was blank stares
...... probably something to do with me driving the Corolla at the time :eek:
... I've got to get a windscreen sticker that says something like "Defender Wave":D

[kogvos]

I waved at several Defenders on my way to Melbourne from Wagga but all I got was blank stares
...... probably something to do with me driving the Corolla at the time :eek:
... I've got to get a windscreen sticker that says something like "Defender Wave":D
It might have to say "Pretender wave"

[Dark61]

I do this all the time - in my excitement at seeing another Deafener or Wearies - I'll wave and then realise I'm driving the F**D. How about "My other car is a Land Rover" ?
cheers,
D

[dingsy]

I always wave, even when I'm in the Hyundai - although admittedly I get more puzzled looks than waves back. Much better response in the perentie

[Orkney 90]

I got a big smile and a nod yesterday in Blacktown from a guy driving a very nice SWB open top Series. Looked to be ex-military. Fantastic looking vehicle. Anyone on here?

[strange_rover1]

The Defender wave is well and truly alive in Perth. Its very rare for someone not to wave back!!

[landy]

Passed two Defenders today. Got a very enthusiastic return wave from the 300 Tdi but the Puma just looked at me like I was an idiot!:mad:
I was in Everton Park Brisbane.

[HUE166]

The Defender wave is alive and well in Orange. I've had over 10 waves over the past fortnight. There were two in a row (a 110 wagon behind a 90) crossing the main street travelling North along Anson St last week. Is anyone else in here from Orange?

[HUE166]

I also waved to a 130 DC travelling west on the Wellington side of Molong last week. I had forgotten I was in the work ute (Landcruiser) and was amuzed by the shocked look I received in return.:D

[digger]

I was alongside the road yesterday and waved to a defender and he nearly locked up the car to stop and pull over...

I walked up (a little embarrassed) and explained it was a Landy Wave, not a "stop" wave...

He was good about it but his son said he knew that because it was a 200tdi that he wasnt being stopped for speeding!!

Cheeky bugger..

when at work I wave but dont get that many waves back as usually Im in a company commodore or colorado d/cab with ...um ..sort of a tradie back. :)

[afb]

The Defender wave is alive and well in Orange. I've had over 10 waves over the past fortnight. There were two in a row (a 110 wagon behind a 90) crossing the main street travelling North along Anson St last week. Is anyone else in here from Orange?


That was me in the 110.
Cheers
Adrian

[HUE166]

That was me in the 110.
Cheers
Adrian

I'm glad I'm not the only one in here from Orange.
Cheers Adrian,

Rohan.

[cuppabillytea]

I was traveling to Brisbane on the A2 on Wednesday. Just a couple of Ks west of Marburg I got a very enthusiastic wave from an Indus 130 Heading West. I had just shut the window, and was franticly trying to get a wave out some how. To him I must have looked like a fly in a bottle. :eek:

[cooperrat]

here in sydney on the northern beaches.Saw 6 110's on the way from Manly to Newport. 6 waves, 6 returned...alive and well

[Chops]

hehe,,, I had a wave from a Disco this arvo in Dandenong, cant say I know who it was :(, but it was nice to see one instigate the wave first :D

[rick130]

After being ignored by the Hipster black 90's running around the Eastern Suburbs and inner west of Sydney over the last two weeks...

Four out of four waves today from Castlereagh Rd Richmond up along The Bells Line of Road.
Three were Tdci's waving back to the Tdi, so my faith is restored. :cool:

[discovery39]

I was almost falling out the window this morning waving at a white shorty Deefer on Burwood hwy, just near Eastlink.
The response was .... .... nuthin.
But! Not two minutes earlier, I got an enthusiastic wave from an LR3. (grey, with arb bullbar).
So that made up for the snobby Deefer owner..... :)

[Pickles2]

We've been on the road 6 days, to S.A., and now returning to Melbourne, haven't seen one single Defender to wave to!.....Saw lots of Landrovers at Wilmington though!
Pickles.

[Landi]

Waved at a few 110's and 130's today on the Hume just out of melbourne. Hard to tell if I got any in return, too far away. I was in the black 110 with the white roof

[oldyella 76]

Why don't we have a nominated UHF channel to switch to,to have a yap. I have just returned from a 7 week trip up north and saw quite a few defenders waved and got all but one back. If we had a nominated channel we could see how others are going and where they have been. Whilst we were at Barnett River an ex army rag top pulled up beside my mates ex army defer and we had a great yap and took lots of photos.
Lindsay

[Chops]

Just sit on C40, its probably the most common used by most people.
I quite often turn mine on when I see someone, but rarely get any reply,,,, ok, I've never had a reply, but that doesn't mean no ones listening ;)

[loneranger]

We tried a few different channels on our trip to and from Exmouth recently and apart from 2 cars that were together having a chat we didn't hear anything other than the escort vehicles for some wide loads communicating to each other for the road shut downs.

[MrLandy]

How about channel 1 as the Landy wave channel?

[AndyG]

Communications UHF channels chart (http://www.australiasomuchtosee.com/uhfchannels.htm)

Channel 10 i would have thought ?

[donh54]

Channels 10 (convoys), 18 (caravans and grey nomads in general), 40 (general call channel, trucks, wide loads, etc), 29 as previous, except on the Pacific Highway from Newcastle area to Tweed Heads, and the Summerland Way (especially from Kyogle to Legume).
Usually you call someone on the above, and, once communication is established, you drop to a nominated channel (or go up if you've both got 80 channel sets), and do your chitchat there, leaving the call channel as free as possible

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[MrLandy]

Channel 1

[PTC]

Driving out to the Organ Pipes National Park today and the wave was strong. 4 from 4. It must have been the nice weather too getting the drives out and windows down.

[Col 110]

So funny for me today - I drove across North Richmond bridge towards Richmond - and there was a Red 110 coming down from Richmond. We passed near the polo fields.

I don't have my (red) 110 yet - I was in my Holden X8 - so I resited the wave - it is interesting how few Defenders I see out here - probably just timing.

All good fun - looking forward to that first chance to wave when I pick up the 110 = :cool:

[cuppabillytea]

So funny for me today - I drove across North Richmond bridge towards Richmond - and there was a Red 110 coming down from Richmond. We passed near the polo fields.

I don't have my (red) 110 yet - I was in my Holden X8 - so I resited the wave - it is interesting how few Defenders I see out here - probably just timing.

All good fun - looking forward to that first chance to wave when I pick up the 110 = :cool:
I've been out there about five times this year....Ten if you count return journeys. I saw at least one each time. On one occasion two. The second being, Red.
Cheers Billy.

[MrLandy]

Spectacular blue Land Rover 107 Series 1 Station Wagon on the road just out of Mildura...big warm arm out the window wave, I waved and flashed lights. Great start to the day 😊 it was like an apparition.

[cuppabillytea]

Lucky lucky Boy. :p

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I got two Disco waves this morning on the way to work. :spudnikwaving: :spudnikwaving:

That must be a record, especially when I'm driving a D4, the others were equipped Disco 2s so that probably makes the difference. ;)

[3lud13]

I got my first defender wave the other day whilst driving my newly aquired RFSV and in the least expected location too driving down burke road in Camberwell wave was quickly returned

[MrLandy]

Lucky lucky Boy. :p

I know! It was like seeing a mirage!

[Col 110]

I drove 4 hours from Dubbo via Mudgee and Bells Line Of Road - no one to wave at. Mind you I was a bit preoccupied with learning to drive the 'Fender and just may have missed it - so if you waved at a Red 110 and he didn't wave back --> I apologise :)

[cuppabillytea]

Congratulations Col. Don't worry no one is gunna miss you. :p

[Blade74]

I'm now driving a Range Rover L322. Don't be surprised if I wave at you.
Just have to sell the defender into a good home now.

[HUE166]

I've been surprised by the number of waves I've received (and of course returned) in the L322. I still wave away in the L322 just as I do in the Defender. I'm always happy to see another Land Rover on the road no matter what I'm driving.:thumbup:

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I always wave :spudnikwaving: at Land Rover products and find it interesting that in the SIII FFR and Perentie FFR almost always seem to get waves :spudnikwaving: :spudnikwaving:, still often get them in the RRc :spudnikwaving: but rarely when driving the D4. :spudnikcry: That's why I was so surprised the other morning. :spudnikbackflip: :)

[JoeFriend]

Got 2 waves from Fenders and 1 from a Perentie today - certainly helps actually driving your Fender, I guess I just look like a bike riding nut waving at randoms when I am on it!

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[jon3950]

I got a wave from a very nice 130 today and I was walking. Amazing how little things can brighten up your day.

Cheers,
Jon

[cuppabillytea]

I drove past a white D4 with an LROC sticker in the back of it today. Glebe Point Rd at 1310. The driver looked a bit surprised and may have tried to squeeze out a wave. I waved but the silly tinting makes me hard to see.

[jon3950]

I drove past a white D4 with an LROC sticker in the back of it today. Glebe Point Rd at 1310. The driver looked a bit surprised and may have tried to squeeze out a wave. I waved but the silly tinting makes me herd to see.

It wasn't me, but as a white D4 driver I appreciate the effort. :)

Cheers,
Jon

[cuppabillytea]

I was waiting at the lights at Kinston and Salisbury Roads this afternoon, when I heard someone beeping their horn. I thought they were giving the car in front of me the hurry up, so I didn't take much notice. Then out of the corner of my eye I saw a very nice, shiny white Puma 110, as we headed in opposite directions. I stuck my arm out for a frantic wave.
Hope you saw it, whoever you are.
Cheers, Billy.

[The ho har's]

Coming back from the Sydney Expo yesterday and today we got a 100% wave back from the defers we saw :D

Mrs hh:angel:

[cuppabillytea]

Coming back from the Sydney Expo yesterday and today we got a 100% wave back from the defers we saw :D

Mrs hh:angel:
That Expo business gave me RSI with all the waving. :eek::wasntme:

[Col 110]

I was at the lights at North Richmond (a couple of cars from the front) - and at the last minute I saw a blue 110 cross the intersection going up Bells with the driver giving a good wave - I gave a wave back but might have been a bit late - it's all good fun!

[Mick_Marsh]

I waved at lots is country NSW yesterday. They waved back.
The Defender wave is alive and well.

[landy]

Driving out to Gympie from Brisbane today I got two from five. :mad:
What is it with some Landry owners? It's a thing peoples! One guy stared right at me with a look that said WTF! (I've had that before though)
A bit disappointing really.
But thanks to all that do wave. It makes my day.

[Willow4]

Drove from Melbourne up to Wagga, Dubbo, Gilgandra and camped at the Warrumbungles NP for afew days. Then headed back to Melbourne via Cowra, Young, and Cootamundra this last week.

Came across a number of Defenders - all waved with various levels of enthusiasm.

Whilst camping a Camp Blackman in the Warrumbungles - there were two other Defenders. Happy days !

[Juniorgc]

Got two out waves on the way back up the mountain from the Cross the border weekend.

[GypsySamuraiAnt]

I stumbled on the Defender capitol of Australia this long weekend and the wave is alive and well.

Spotted about 15 new looking 110's and 90's with a 100% wave strike rate for the trucks that where being driven at the time.

May have something to do with the great mood Byron Bay puts everyone in when she turns the weather on

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Cheers to Byron and all those who waived :D

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[EastFreo]

Got a nice wave this arvo from a maroon 90 at the entrance to the QV1 car park Perth. Was that Pocket Rocket?

[loneranger]

Got a nice wave this arvo from a maroon 90 at the entrance to the QV1 car park Perth. Was that Pocket Rocket?

Nah wasn't us.

[alien]

100% wave rate from Defenders in Coffs Harbour today. :)
Got 50% wave rate from Discoveries.
Had 3 comments from non Land Rover owners about how nice the Defender was.
Curious to see what the rest of the week away is like as we head north to Brisbane and back to Melbourne.

[Surrufus]

I get to pick my 110 this afternoon, and I'll be driving around with the window down, arm on the door, ready to wave at any and everyone! :cool:

[AndyG]

Going through Grafton today from Glenraegh I got a big wave from Defender with red and blue lights on the roof.
Didn't recognise the logo on the door?

[loneranger]

Got 3 waves in about 2 minutes today.

I had to drop mine off at the dealer for some minor warranty work and as I drove past to the lights to do a legal u-turn I spotted a black 110 coming out of the dealer. Turned out they'd just taken delivery. At the lights while I waited for my turn a grey 110 turned onto my road. This one had personal plates. At the same time a Red TD5 with a white roof pulled up opposite me.

Successful waves where exchanged all round.

[HUE166]

That would have been the TD5 dual cab Rural Fire Service Defender from the Ulmara Fire Control Center. It would likely have been travelling to or from the Grafton Airport (about 10-12 km South of Grafton on the east of the Highway). Was it red and white (possibly with the spare tyre on the front of the bullbar)?

[HUE166]

Going through Grafton today from Glenraegh I got a big wave from Defender with red and blue lights on the roof.
Didn't recognise the logo on the door?

That would have been the TD5 dual cab Rural Fire Service Defender from the Ulmara Fire Control Center. It would likely have been travelling to or from the Grafton Airport (about 10-12 km South of Grafton on the east of the Highway). Was it red and white (possibly with the spare tyre on the front of the bullbar)?

[Surrufus]

Got 3 waves in about 2 minutes today.

I had to drop mine off at the dealer for some minor warranty work and as I drove past to the lights to do a legal u-turn I spotted a black 110 coming out of the dealer. Turned out they'd just taken delivery. At the lights while I waited for my turn a grey 110 turned onto my road. This one had personal plates. At the same time a Red TD5 with a white roof pulled up opposite me.

Successful waves where exchanged all round.

The 110 coming out of Southern LR about 430ish? I think that was me!! She's Corris Grey with the Black Pack... So purdy!
My first Defender Wave, and I hadn't even made it down the road :p

[SavingTheDefender]

The wave in mandatory in The D'Fer. And there is more than a hint of regret if one is missed. Even the kids are in on it.

It's also difficult stopping the wave reflex when I'm driving SWMBO's Merc.

But I must admit that I've kept the wave exclusively Defender. Once I discriminated against a friendly Disco 1 driver...

Does this make me a bad person?

[AndyG]

That would have been the TD5 dual cab Rural Fire Service Defender from the Ulmara Fire Control Center. It would likely have been travelling to or from the Grafton Airport (about 10-12 km South of Grafton on the east of the Highway). Was it red and white (possibly with the spare tyre on the front of the bullbar)?

Primarily white, maybe a splash of red, i was too gobsmacked at getting a very friendly wave from an Emergency vehicle, the logo on the door looked quite ornate.

[AndyG]

I wonder if we could pinch this to complement the wave, i think its perfect :)


When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm, there's a golden sky
And the sweet, silver song of a lark

Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown

Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone

Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone

[SG1 Bones]

Does the wave count for Series owners? After all they are the parents of the Defenders.

Nathan.

[HUE166]

Does the wave count for Series owners? After all they are the parents of the Defenders.

Nathan.

Of course it does! Series one through to RR Autobiography and Signature. You'll all get a wave from my lot!

[Col 110]

Does the wave count for Series owners? After all they are the parents of the Defenders.

Nathan.
Surely we would wave at all of the Series and Defenders as one - I would definitely wave.

I waved at an early Land Rover Series in Richmond on Monday and got a wave back! Sorry I don't know my Series - but it was sand coloured, like a 90 with no roof or sides, no windscreen or windows and a split rear door - such a cool car. Obviously been shopping in 35c heat - it had pool noodles in the back!!!!!

Cheers,
Col.

[The ho har's]

Does the wave count for Series owners? After all they are the parents of the Defenders.

Nathan.


umm I get a wave every time I drive my series III:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[HUE166]

Primarily white, maybe a splash of red, i was too gobsmacked at getting a very friendly wave from an Emergency vehicle, the logo on the door looked quite ornate.

The Grafton Defender is sort of like this one.

[DiscoMick]

Thanks to several Defender wavers on the Pacific Highway between Taree and Coffs Harbour on Sunday. Special mention goes to the grey dual cab with impressive barwork on the tray. Even my Hilux-driving son mentioned how tough it looked.

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[mark_coffey]

alive and well on the west coast of eyre peninsula, even though I was in a Mitsi truck!

[loneranger]

The 110 coming out of Southern LR about 430ish? I think that was me!! She's Corris Grey with the Black Pack... So purdy!
My first Defender Wave, and I hadn't even made it down the road :p

Welcome to the club I was in the Keswick 110 and Pocket Rocket was in the Red 90 that was already parked out the front. Marcus told us he'd just made a delivery.:D

[cuppabillytea]

Welcome to the club I was in the Keswick 110 and Pocket Rocket was in the Red 90 that was already parked out the front. Marcus told us he'd just made a delivery.:D
That all sounds like a Fairy Tale. Must be wonderful in the West.

[TerryO]

I wave to just about all LR's that I see. I reckon most D3 and especially D4 owners in general don't even know they are driving Land Rovers so little to no success from them.

The normal exceptions is if the Disco's are modded up bars, snorkels etc then the response rate dramatically improves.

Having said that very few Deefer drivers ever wave back either. Maybe it's because I'm in a Disco ... ;)

Or maybe it's because they need both hands firmly on the wheel to keep the old buses from wandering off the road? ... :p

[AndyG]

Does the wave count for Series owners? After all they are the parents of the Defenders.

Nathan.

Double bonus points, if a series 1, triple

[loneranger]

That all sounds like a Fairy Tale. Must be wonderful in the West.

Unfortunately today in virtually the same spot on the other side of the road on our way home from work we were completely ignored by a 90 going the other way.

[Col 110]

The wave in mandatory in The D'Fer. And there is more than a hint of regret if one is missed.

That hint of regret when you miss one is very real - I look forward to seeing a Defender to wave at --> out my way I don't see too many Defenders - so many Toyota 4wd driving around.

There has been a white 110 parked out the back of North Richmond shops the last day or two - I give it a wave for good measure :D

[cuppabillytea]

Nah. His i tunes was playing up, or he was looking for that Jube he saw in his Cubby Box the other day. :p

[Col 110]

Actually - there was no one in the truck!

I gently wave at a 110 in a car park (as fun) such is the lack of Defenders out my way :o

Funny thing is how the wife is now spotting Land Rover Defenders (and Series) - so I may spot more and wave now I have her on board!

Cheers,
Col.

[landy]

Got a honk and a wave from a 6x6 Perentie on Monday while traveling home on a he Bruce Hwy. I could see the guy in my rear views and he sped up to catch me. When he got alongside he was honking and waving like mad. A true Landy nut!
Made our day.