A thread like this would have been helpful to me when i first started surfing around here. I've figured some things out, but i'm still ignorant of exactly what some acronyms mean, like SOHC, DOHC, etc. It'd be helpful if anybody could share the meanings of the many acronyms used here.
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BMW - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG or Bavarian Motor Works
Bf.c - Bimmerforums.com
DTM - Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft or Deutsche (German) Touring car Masters. Also used in place of DTMpower.net
ACS - AC Schnitzer
CAB - Control Arm Bushing
and my personal favorite:
RTFM - Read the f*cking manual (A.K.A. Bentley)Last edited by chuckybob; 02-18-2006, 09:51 PM.: : 1984 318i : : PNW E30 Crew : : Sold!!
Now becoming the R3vlimited Pro3 car
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=93780
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MAF - Mass Air Flow sensor
CPS - Crank Position Sensor
PCV - Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve
O2 - Oxygen (sensor)
RSM - Rear Shock Mount
"See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."
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NOS - Nitrous Oxide Systems
TDC - Top Dead Center
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
DIY - Do It Yourself
TCS - Traction Control System
DSC - Dynamic Stability Contrl
SRS - Supplemental Restraint System
ABS - Antilock Brake System
ROFL - Roll on floor laughing
EDFC - Electronic Dampening Force Controller
VTEC - Variable Timing and Lift Electronic Control
A/C - Air Conditioning
OBD - On Board Diagnostics
KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid
FUBAR - Fucked Up Beyond All Repair
CARB - California Air Resources Board
VVTI - Variable Valve Timing and Lift (With Intelligence)
EPROM - Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
WOT - Wide Open Throttle
DIS - Direct Ignition System
EDIS - Electronic Distributorless Ignition System
OEM - Original Engine Manufacturer
RWD - Rear Wheel Drive
FWD - Front Wheel Drive
4WD - All Wheel Drive
MR - Mid-range Drive
FR - Front Mounted Rear Wheel Drive
FF - Front Mounted Front Wheel Drive
RR - Rear Mounted Rear Wheel Drive
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
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IIRC if i recall correctly
AFAIK as far as i know
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Originally posted by TimKninjaIm more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.
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ADROFL HITLERYour signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
Originally posted by TimKninjaIm more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.
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