November 10, 200421 yr I've decided that there should be a thread dedicated to informing new users of abbreviations and terms used in the forum If a new user is unsure of a term, they can simlpy post their question here and have it anwsered, and it will be here for anybody to view. I shall start the thread with...... N.A = Naturaly Aspirated D/R = Dual Range Transmission Disty = Distributer WOT = Wide Open Throttle Questions..... What is long block and short block? What is a RICE? What is the thing againtst Hondas?
November 10, 200421 yr Well in most circumstances our definitions are the same. But when it comes to slang, we are totally different. A long block is the entire engine. Block, heads, intake and all the other accessories. A short block is just the block, with none of the heads or other parts mentioned above. Rice. This is what we call a car thats had alot of bling bling put on it that does nothing for the drivebility, handling or performance of the car. Honda's? They generally deserve the Rice label We like to stomp them in racing with our "Old Gen" Soobs against their big $$ cars. Altho there are some really hot performance Honda's (VTEC), most the time they just try and look fast. Here are a few more abbr: TPS - Throttle Position Sensor DP - Down Pipe for a Turbo'd Soob WS - Wind Shield (or screen) PB - Push Button (for 5spd single range)
November 10, 200421 yr great idea! i am mechanically challenged to say the least, but i love the board so i spend a great deal of time trying to figure out what the knowledgeable people are talking about. it takes forever it seems to figure out what some abbreviations are. two thumbs up from me! we need a glossary of terms!!
November 10, 200421 yr don't mean to sound like an rump roast, but I believe TPS stands for Throttle Position Sensor. Hit me in the face with a lug wrench if I'm wrong
November 10, 200421 yr no you're right, I caught that and was gonna say something about it but someone else got to it before me! Here's a few more... TB - Throttle Body TMIC - Top Mount Intercooler FMIC - Front mount Intercooler IC - Intercooler Rex - WRX FT4WD - Full Time 4 Wheel Drive PT4WD - Part Time 4 Wheel Drive FWD - Front Wheel Drive RWD - Rear Wheel Drive Oh and "Rice" is a all show, no go....no matter what it is. Everything from a Toyota Paseo to a Honda to some WRX's. It don't matter what kind of car it is, its the person who owns it, even if they don't have the money for a new Civic, they'll find an old 80's Accord and rice it out.....
November 10, 200421 yr Rex - WRXThat only applies to the dumb asses on NASIOC that think the Impreza is the only car Subaru makes This is a Subaru Rex
November 10, 200421 yr PBJ = peanut butter and jelly WTF = what the f*** USMC = United States Marine Corps GnR = Guns and Roses nasioc = North American Subaru Impeza Owners Club calebz = hates the nasioc, but spends plenty of time there What's so cool about Honda?
November 10, 200421 yr calebz = hates the nasioc, but spends plenty of time there What's so cool about Honda? ROFL Yeah, calebz even goes to dyno days and meets with them! Honda=t3h suck and Rice.
November 10, 200421 yr Yeah, calebz even goes to dyno days and meets with them! Yup Most of the locals are Ok.. And they are an excellent source of go fast parts for my soob.. Plus, there are no old school soobs in TX
November 10, 200421 yr yeah....ok then.i have heard of one that they call t-rex?is this a turbo-rx?i was asked that and i assumed that is what it was....i know ,i know...assumed
November 10, 200421 yr Don't forget the Differential abreviations........ Open Diff = A diff that has come too close to a big @$$ rock! Usually found up ugly trails! Closed Diff = A diff that doesn't drip gear oil! Locker = A diff that will not turn! no matter what you do:banghead: LSD = An imaginary thing that you'll never find at a junk yard
November 10, 200421 yr SPFI - Single point fuel injection MPFI - Multi Port fuel injection hatch - hatchback wagon - stationwagon S/R - Single Range Transmission LSD - Limited Slip Differential MAF - Mass air flow meter IAC - Idle Air Control valve DL - Lowest model GL - Mid model GL10 - Highest model Pug - Pugeot (euporean car) HVLA - Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster <- Hope thats right Is this post just for abrrevations, or a general subie FAQ?
November 10, 200421 yr tmic= top mount intercooler fmic= front mount intercooler pos= POINTY, OWwWWW, SH*T!!!!!!! (usually heard wtih hand under dash)
November 10, 200421 yr pos= POINTY, OWwWWW, SH*T!!!!!!! I thought POS = Peice of $h*t PITA = Pain in the @$$
November 11, 200421 yr H.M.B.W.T................... Hold My Beer and Watch This!!!!!!! (most often heard on the trail, right before the video shot that is guareented to end up on Extreme TV). Tim
November 11, 200421 yr chef tim that is one of the funniest things i have read in a long time. i am in my house by myself laughing out loud. never heard that before.
November 11, 200421 yr "where's the barf smiley?" = usually referring to some kid thinking he's cool by putting an aluminum wing on an RX for brats; Gen-1 = The ones with ROUND headlights (generation one) Gen-2 = you guessed it- square (rectangluar, rather...lol) headlights AWD = all wheel drive EJ = something from the nineties ( i wouldn't know.. ha) O/D = over drive (not popular, but i could use one)
November 11, 200421 yr "where's the barf smiley?" = usually referring to some kid thinking he's cool by putting an aluminum wing on an RX for brats; Gen-1 = The ones with ROUND headlights (generation one) Gen-2 = you guessed it- square (rectangluar, rather...lol) headlights AWD = all wheel drive EJ = something from the nineties ( i wouldn't know.. ha) O/D = over drive (not popular, but i could use one) the wingy thingy can look good if done right and made functional. and the ej engine is great, it hasnt let me down. gotta love the ej25, toque!!! granted, i also love the ea82t i have sitting in my rx, 3.5 cylinders of fury.
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