: An honor bestowed upon those drivers with the superior intelligence, taste, class, and discomfort tolerance to own the ultimate vehicle - the. Generally consists of vigorous side-to-side motion of one or both hands, but may be modified to suit circumstances and locally accepted etiquette. Examples of commonly accepted modifications:- Top off: One handed wave above windshield or outside body tub- Top off during blizzard: Shiver and nod, hands may remain frozen to steering wheel- Southern/rural locations: Raise fingers from steering wheel, nodIn keeping with this cardinal rule of Jeeping, categories have been established to account for each part of the equation.Based on the vehicle itself. Takes into account the nostalgia factor, the discomfort tolerance quotient, and the amount of owner dedication required to maintain the steed.Based on what you do with your Jeep.: What you build.1. All Jeepers are responsible for upholding the tradition of the Wave. Upon contact with a higher scoring Jeep, a Jeeper is required to initiate the Wave, and continue the Wave until:The Wave is returnedThe Wave is blatantly disregardedThe higher scoring vehicle has passed by and is out of sight2. All Jeepers are required to return the Wave, unless the initiating vehicle is clearly has a negative (below 0) score.3. All Jeepers are encouraged, but not required, to return the Wave to negative balance vehicles, and take any opportunity presented to guide and mentor them about their responsibilities to their Jeeps in the hopes that they can correct the error of their ways.4.Category A Pre-CJ: 30Category B Pre-AMC CJ: 27Category C Other CJ: 25Category D Commando: 20Category E YJ 16Category F TJ 15Category G Cherokee, Wagoneer: 10Category H All other Jeeps: 5Category I All other 4WD vehicles EXCEPT yuppie Explorers: 0Category J All other vehicles 0(What you do with it)MSC Guidelines:1. MSCs must be considered during all Jeep encounters, and wave patterns must be adjusted accordingly.2. MSC 5 is the median - the accepted norm.3. MSCs from 1 through 4 will increase score as listed.4. MSCs 6 and 7 will decrease score as listed.MSC 1: Top off; vehicle, driver, and all occupants covered with mud: +30MSC 2: Top partially off; vehicle and some occupants covered with Mud: +20MSC 3: Top on; vehicle covered with mud: +10MSC 4: Top off during snow, sleet, hail, or heavy rain: +5MSC 5: Somewhat dirty: 0MSC 6: Obviously recently washed, but immediately re-muddied a little: -10MSC 7: Clean, dry, unscratched, untested: -30(What you build)Consideration must be given to the current mechanical condition of the vehicle, including all modifications for trailworthiness, comfort, appearance, and spouse-appeasal. These are known as Equipment Adjustments (EAs). EAs are a complicated category, and often difficult to appraise under certain conditions (passing head-to-head at 60 mph, when covered with mud, etc) but must be used to modify score when feasible. If a vehicle is so covered with mud that you are unable to ascertain any of the EAs, you MUST assume that the EAs, when combined with the MSC 1 adjustment, would place the vehicle in a higher scoring position than any non-MSC 1 Jeep, and immediately initiate the wave. Otherwise, EAs will adjust score as follows:Stock, Pre-CJ, Working Condition: +2Stock, 8-cyl: +2Stock, 6-cyl: +1Stock, 4-cyl: 0Replaced, 8-cyl: +3Replaced, 6-cyl (replacing 4-cyl): +2Replaced, 6-cyl (replacing 6-cyl): 0Replaced, 6-cyl (replacing 8-cyl): -1Replaced, 4-cyl: -1Improved internal mechanical parts (crank/cam/etc): +2 eachUpgraded Transmission: NV4500 or Turbo400: +3, All others: +2Upgraded Transfer Case: +2Improved exterior mechanical parts (headers/manifolds/pumps/filters/etc): +1 eachStone stock in a pre-1970 vehicle: +3 (for nostalgia and historical analysis)All Comfort enhancements removed for more power: +2Stock or unremarkable: 0Original Tires on Pre-CJ: +2Slightly oversized (up to 31"): +1Over 31, with other appropriate mods: +2Any size, currently covered with mud: +2Working tires > 31" with original donut spare: -2Low-profile: -10Stock, Pre-CJ: +2 if driver can still walk after an hour in the saddleBody lift: +1/inchSuspension lift: +2/inchSpring-Over Lift: +3High-quality shocks: +2Lowered: -20Winch, heavy-duty, obviously used: +2Winch, heavy-duty, use unclear: +1Other winch, obviously used: +1Little, chrome-covered, toy winch: -1Lockers: +2Upgraded axles: +1Upgraded transfer case: +1Each chrome accessory currently shiny: -1Each neon accessory: -2Fire extinguishers: +1Block and Tackle, anchors, etc: +2Ropes, straps, tow chains: +1Tow Hooks: +1Nerf Bars/Rock Rails, used and scarred: +2Nerf Bars, shiny, no scars: -1Heavy duty bash/skid plates: +1Other protective plating (diamond plate, etc): +2 if scarred, -2 if unscarredExtra fuel tanks/oversize fuel tanks: +1External Gear Carrying Rack: +1Multi disc-CD Player: -1More than one subwoofer: -1 eachFirst Aid Kit: +1Backpack, food, emergency gear (just in case): +2On-board air compressor: +1On-board Welder: +2Girly, shiny chrome center caps: -1Krylon home-made paint job: +1 (for realizing it's just going to happen again)Blackout Headlight Covers: -1Any little flippy interior vanity mirrors: -1Children in vehicle: +1/each (for proper training/indoctrination), +2 if muddy, an immediate correction if not belted in.EARNED trip stickers/badges/etc: +1/eachUnearned stickers/badges/etc: -2/eachStickers advertising for other than 4wd-related businesses: -2 (except No Fear: -5)MSC 1 vehicle in corporate lot sharing with neighbor vehicles: +1 per vehicle decoratedCorrect mental attitude, seen or proven: +3Windshield down: +1 (+2 if raining/snowing)Bugs left on face/teeth as evidence of recent windshield down driving: +1 (+2 if more than a week old)CB radio or other communication tool (for emergency only): +1Hi-Lift Jack: +2Flexible caulking to fill leaks and body damage: +2Dogs as passengers, properly secured: +1 (sharing the joy of Jeeping)Bringing a new Jeeper into the Family: +5Extra Lighting, used for night-wheeling, not pastel or neon colored: +1/eaHomemade roll bar pads: +1Duct Tape currently in use: +1 per yardDuct Tape Reserve: +1 per rollTop on and windows up, warm day: -2Grenade Hood Ornament: +1P.A. - used to harass drivers of lesser vehicles: +1Storage boxes from solid steel or ammo cans: +1Waving while fighting the older Jeeps' natural urge to wander: +1Plastic headlight covers/accessories: -1Bra (on a Jeep - how could you??): -1Snorkel Gear (functional): +2Mashed hood, top, etc., obviously from roll-over: +3Holes above glove box where passenger ripped grab-bar out: +3Heavily gouged rocker panels: +2Bloody seats: +2V-bent front bumper from being pulled out of that REALLY bad one: +2Scarred sides from those mis-judged rocks: +1Any small parking lot dent/scratch still identifiable: -1Other accessories bent, folded, mangled or mutilated: +1, EXCEPT:See above, but said item is owned by your spouse: +2No scars whatsoever: -3 (Unless Pre-CJ restored, then: +3)New body due to rust only: -5 (unless a rescue, see discussion below)New body due to damage: Previous damage points carry over (see discussion below)Fire Damage (bubbled paint, singed seats, etc): +2Limbs, Shrubs, etc attached well enough to remain at highway speed: +1/eachAny rescue in the Jeep's past requiring the use of snowmobiles: +1Any rescue in the Jeep's past requiring the use of boats: +2Any rescue in the Jeep's past requiring the use of tracked vehicles: +2Scars on the driver - MUST be Jeep-related, may require proof: +1Each Jeep Rescue performed: +1Original Source: http://jeeptalk.org/jeep_wave.php (Offline