All the acronyms

jspen · 06-17-2009, 08:02 AM

I am a little new to forums and am having trouble with all these acronyms.
Can someone go through and make a little cheaters guide for some common ones. Example: FTW = For the win. I have no idea what some people mean when saying TiAg or SGM. Although i just figured out SGM = Space gray Metallic.

Thanks...and I know I am a noob

sunking420 · 06-17-2009, 08:10 AM

SGM=Sapphire Graphite Metallic....I know what you mean, I've been on here awhile and still don't get it sometimes...

EngPhys09 · 06-17-2009, 08:32 AM

I think TiAg is titainium silver, Ag is the chemical formual for Silver

Ruffan · 06-17-2009, 08:54 AM

Funny post. It must be a generational thing. Sometimes I sit and go through iterations of what some of these abbreviations mean before figuring it out. Your question promted me to Google an abbreviation list. Here's the first one that came up.

http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/t...reviations.asp

marvinp · 06-17-2009, 09:17 AM

I have one I've been trying to figure out since yesterday. What does PDI stand for?

otterdoc · 06-17-2009, 09:37 AM

Here are a few that I can think off the top of my head. Gladly accepting corrections!

6MT = 6 speed manual transmission
6AT = 6 speed automatic transmission
Step = Steptronic (BMW's auto trans) - NOT the same as the old/new SMG (sequential manual gearbox)

ZCP = Cold Weather Package
ZPP = Premium Package
ZSP = Sport Package

PCD = Performance Center Delivery
ED = European Delivery

CF = Carbon Fiber

AW = Alpine White
TiAg = Titanium Silver
SGM / SG = Space Gray Metallic & Sparkling Graphite (not available on 09 models) ; there's disagreement about which acronym goes with which color.
LMB = Lemans Blue
BSM = Black Sapphire Metallic
CR = Coral Red interior
Also note that some members will state their color in German.

quality_sound · 06-17-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marvinp

I have one I've been trying to figure out since yesterday. What does PDI stand for?

Pre-Delivery Inspection

Quote:

Originally Posted by otterdoc

Here are a few that I can think off the top of my head. Gladly accepting corrections!

6MT = 6 speed manual transmission
6AT = 6 speed automatic transmission
Step = Steptronic (BMW's auto trans) - NOT the same as the old/new SMG (sequential manual gearbox)

ZCP = Cold Weather Package
ZPP = Premium Package
ZSP = Sport Package

PCD = Performance Center Delivery
ED = European Delivery

CF = Carbon Fiber

AW = Alpine White
TiAg = Titanium Silver
SGM = Sparkling Graphite Metallic
SG = Space Gray (not available on 09 models)
LMB = Lemans Blue
BSM = Black Sapphire Metallic
CR = Coral Red interior
Also note that some members will state their color in German.

I think you have SG and SGM backwards. SGM was discontinued and SG still shows as available for 09. And you left some colors out. On purpose I'm guessing?

otterdoc · 06-17-2009, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quality_sound

Pre-Delivery Inspection

I think you have SG and SGM backwards. SGM was discontinued and SG still shows as available for 09. And you left some colors out. On purpose I'm guessing?

Yep, you're right! I was so dead set against getting another 'silver' car that I didn't pay enough attention to the gray/silver colors. I left the others out because I'm not sure how people are abbreviating them. Thanks for the correction!

I edited the list above.

rocketpop · 06-17-2009, 01:30 PM

DCI - Duel Cone Intake
OCC - Oil Catch Can
SSTT- Split Second Turbo Timer
JB+ - Juice Box Plus
DP - Down Pipes
CAI - Cold Air Intake

scorcherjf · 06-17-2009, 02:14 PM

LSD - limited slip differential
IAT - intake air temperature

Mark M · 06-17-2009, 02:30 PM

DI - Direct Injection
HPFP - high Pressure Fuel Pump
SSK - Short Shift Kit
CDV - Clutch Delay Valve

Tom K. · 06-17-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by otterdoc

Yep, you're right! I was so dead set against getting another 'silver' car that I didn't pay enough attention to the gray/silver colors. I left the others out because I'm not sure how people are abbreviating them. Thanks for the correction!

I edited the list above.

And for us 'vert fanciers, you left out CSM (Cashmere Silver Metallic)!
Tom

Ruffan · 06-17-2009, 03:43 PM

OMFG TIR.

gyrfalcon · 06-17-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunking420

SGM=Sapphire Graphite Metallic....I know what you mean, I've been on here awhile and still don't get it sometimes...

SGM = both Sparkling Graphite Metallic (only available on '08 models) and Space Grey Metallic, the color that replaced the original SGM.

Cuz5150 · 06-17-2009, 06:50 PM

FTMFW= for the mother f-ing win
Tons here, some really funny ones.http://wiki.audiworld.com/index.php/...rld_Dictionary

bozola · 06-17-2009, 07:03 PM

Actually.. it took me a while to get Convertible out of vert.

Adds:

MBM Montego Blue Metallic
PDC Park Distance Control

Upgrade+ · 06-17-2009, 09:47 PM

I remember they had a sticky like this on NASIOC forum. It helped me ALOT lol!

esses · 06-17-2009, 10:07 PM

SGM = sparkling graphite metallic
SG = space grey metallic
(Seniority has its perks.)

FMIC = front mounted intercooler
LPFP = low pressure fuel pump
SSK = short shift kit
MAF = mass airflow sensor
DV = diverter valve
BOV = blowoff valve
SA = service adviser
CA = customer adviser
RFT = run flat tires aka remove the fucking things

tkbr0wn · 06-17-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Upgrade+

I remember they had a sticky like this on NASIOC forum. It helped me ALOT lol!

So what does ALOT stand for?

jeremyc74 · 06-17-2009, 10:14 PM

WTF = What the...well..you get it.
ASL = Age, sex, location? (Sorry...too much time in chat rooms)
MTFBWY = May the force be with you.

otterdoc · 06-17-2009, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esses

SGM = sparkling graphite metallic
SG = space grey metallic
(Seniority has its perks.)

See, that's the way I had it originally... Seniority's recognized, but there's clearly confusion.

quality_sound · 06-18-2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkbr0wn

So what does ALOT stand for?

A lot, as in a bunch or a great deal.

06-17-2009, 08:02 AM	#1
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sunking420 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 334 Posts Drives: '08 SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Flagler Beach, Florida iTrader: (0)	SGM=Sapphire Graphite Metallic....I know what you mean, I've been on here awhile and still don't get it sometimes...
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otterdoc Mean Little Otter 2 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	Here are a few that I can think off the top of my head. Gladly accepting corrections! 6MT = 6 speed manual transmission 6AT = 6 speed automatic transmission Step = Steptronic (BMW's auto trans) - NOT the same as the old/new SMG (sequential manual gearbox) ZCP = Cold Weather Package ZPP = Premium Package ZSP = Sport Package PCD = Performance Center Delivery ED = European Delivery CF = Carbon Fiber AW = Alpine White TiAg = Titanium Silver SGM / SG = Space Gray Metallic & Sparkling Graphite (not available on 09 models) ; there's disagreement about which acronym goes with which color. LMB = Lemans Blue BSM = Black Sapphire Metallic CR = Coral Red interior Also note that some members will state their color in German. __________________ 2012 135i: M-Sport, Prem, DCT, Nav, iPod/USB, LeMans/Black. Last edited by otterdoc; 06-17-2009 at 10:25 PM.. Reason: corrected SG/SGM again to ensure ambiguity
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rocketpop Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	DCI - Duel Cone Intake OCC - Oil Catch Can SSTT- Split Second Turbo Timer JB+ - Juice Box Plus DP - Down Pipes CAI - Cold Air Intake __________________
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Mark M Major 240 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: E30M3 E83X3 E90335D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	DI - Direct Injection HPFP - high Pressure Fuel Pump SSK - Short Shift Kit CDV - Clutch Delay Valve
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Cuz5150 Major 215 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: 06-M3ZHP/04-M3 Vert/02Duc998 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	FTMFW= for the mother f-ing win Tons here, some really funny ones.http://wiki.audiworld.com/index.php/...rld_Dictionary __________________ -Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"- 07-Z4 coupe-Black/Black/6MT/sport/premium/X 04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/ 06-M3 Coupe-Mystic/Black/6MT/ZCP/Xenon/HK/ 09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD Last edited by Cuz5150; 06-17-2009 at 08:11 PM..
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esses • 19 Rep 709 Posts Drives: like I stole it. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	SGM = sparkling graphite metallic SG = space grey metallic (Seniority has its perks.) FMIC = front mounted intercooler LPFP = low pressure fuel pump SSK = short shift kit MAF = mass airflow sensor DV = diverter valve BOV = blowoff valve SA = service adviser CA = customer adviser RFT = run flat tires aka remove the fucking things __________________
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