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Author: | chetcpo [ August 2, 2008, 10:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
Terms Locost- Homebuilt Lotus Seven replica. etc. BEC- Bike engined car. Middy- Mid engined car. Expressions IMHO = In my humble option, a way of expressing your opion or putting in your 2 cents PITA = Pain in the @ss, problems and difficulties YMMV = Your mileage may vary, You experience maybe different than mine KISS = Keep it simple, stupid (rarely heard on this forum) GLWYB = Good luck with your build Parts Uprights/Knuckles = Front spindles/hubs Scuttle = bodywork between the dash and the upper firewall Boot = trunk area Bonnet = Hood Abbreviations WOT- Wide open throttle. CEL- Check engine light. TB- Throttle body or Timing Belt ITBs- Individual throttle bodies PCM/ECU- Car's computer IRS- Independent rear suspension. SRA- Solid rear axle. If you see any missing, post them! |
Author: | chanoquin [ August 14, 2009, 1:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Acronyms Page |
I have this added to my favorites.... I really like it. http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/ |
Author: | weconway [ August 14, 2009, 5:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
chetcpo wrote: KISS = Keep it simple, stupid (rarely heard on this forum) LMAO! LMAO - Laugh my a** off |
Author: | kf2qd [ August 19, 2010, 10:38 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
irs - Independent Front Suspension IRS - those thieves we don't talk about... ifs - independent front suspension. |
Author: | davew [ August 19, 2010, 3:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
More Abbreviations KPI = King Pin Inclination RC = Roll Center CG = Center of Gravity RWD = Rear Wheel Drive FWD = Front Wheel Drive U/J = Universal Joint CR = Compression Ratio |
Author: | RacerDan [ August 19, 2010, 8:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
Chet...I have a glossary that I started a couple years ago. It's in "Resources" You may want to edit it into yours or move the whole thing. |
Author: | chetcpo [ August 19, 2010, 11:49 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
Can you give me a link I'm profoundly lazy. |
Author: | RacerDan [ August 21, 2010, 10:07 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
Probably got by you since I haven't done anything with it for a while. viewtopic.php?f=26&t=8752 |
Author: | Firehawkslplus [ March 7, 2011, 4:28 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
How about: ECU=electronic control unit ECM= electronic control module PCM=powertrain control module OBD-I/II=onboard diagnostics phase 1or2 ALDL=assmbly line diagnostic link connection to ECM used for trouble codes FLASH= a term used meaning reprograme ECM EGR=exhaust gas recirculation PCV= positive crankcase ventilation MS-II/III=MegaSquirt version 2 or 3 you build it ECU IAC=idle air control FI=fuel injection TBI=throttle body injection PFI=port fuel injection IR=individual runner a design of intake manifold INT=intake EXH=exh CLY=cylinder ENG=engine V-6=6cyl eng in "V" configuration V-8=8cyl eng in "V" configuration I-4= 4cyl eng in Inline configuration HP=horsepower or high performance Torq=a measure of the twisting force Trans=transmission OD=over drive T-5= medium duty 5speed transmission 5th gear is an OD WC= world class improved stronger version of T-5 NWC=nonworld class T-5 T-56=heavy duty 6speed transmission 5th & 6th are OD OEM= original equipment manufacture Turbo=turbocharger exh. driven supercharger MIG=metal inert gas a form of welding TIG=tugsten inert gas a form of welding DOM=drawn over manderal a kind of steel tubing MILD=most common form of low carbon steel round, square or sheet Feel free to edit or reconfigure as need ect. |
Author: | photoman [ March 7, 2011, 6:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
CI= Cubic Inches Yeah, I know it's not metric. |
Author: | 98 gt [ March 7, 2011, 9:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
dont forget the most important tool a locoster can have, BFH it is a big hammer of sorts |
Author: | Firehawkslplus [ March 10, 2011, 12:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
98 gt wrote: dont forget the most important tool a locoster can have, BFH it is a big hammer of sorts BFH=big forking hammer Right?!... ...of coarse in the "BattleStar Galactica" universe it's: BFH=big fracking hammer |
Author: | 98 gt [ March 10, 2011, 1:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
yeah, i know.. i was joking |
Author: | Firehawkslplus [ October 8, 2011, 11:57 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Glossary of terms and abbreviations you may see here |
I never thought anything else... sorry my attempt at humor fell so completely flat. |
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