Helpful acronyms list for all of us non nerds.

Kreester · 09-13-2016, 04:40 PM

I as a swede has sometimes problems reading posts here that include a LOT of abbreviations and acronyms. If ya'll help with this useful and perhaps sticky thread I think id would help a lot of us.
Feed the thread with with useful stuff

FBO
WOT
LSD

and so lets hear from you gurus
Fill the list with acronyms and abbreviations with proper explanation.

Dat Aus · 09-13-2016, 05:41 PM

Full bolt-on
Wide-open throttle
Limited-slip differential

tock172 · 09-13-2016, 08:35 PM

A few simple mechanical ones:

FCAB - Front Control Arm Bushing
RTAB - Rear Trailing Arm Bushing
VCG - Valve Cover Gasket
OFHG - Oil Filter Housing Gasket
BOV - Blowoff Valve
DP - Down Pipes (don't get any dirty ideas)

A few other colloquialisms:

Michelin PSS - Pilot Super Sport
HPDE - High Performance Driving Event

Tommm · 09-13-2016, 11:04 PM

YMMV - your mileage may vary
OP - original poster
FWIW - for what its worth
IMO - in my opinion
IMHO - in my humble opinion

sandlion · 09-14-2016, 12:02 PM

RSFB - rear subframe bushing

Fakemike · 09-14-2016, 02:21 PM

CPO - certified pre-owned
OEM - original equipment manufacturer
PE - performance exhaust (BMW)
PPK - performance power kits (software upgrade)

Cmoney135i · 09-15-2016, 04:40 PM

ssk - short shift kit

snub-nose 28 · 09-15-2016, 05:43 PM

Front LCA = lower control arm (common upgrade)
Continental DWS 06 tire= dry/wet/snow sixth generation
CDV = clutch delay valve (always want to 'delete')
ss = stainless steel
BBK = big brake kit aka big$$$
6 pot brakes= caliper spec, six pistons...see above
3M =window tint film supplier, often seen as 3M 45% (lets 'in' 45% ambiant available)
SR = sunroof
FSB = front sway bar
RSB = rear

JimVonBaden · 02-13-2018, 08:22 AM

Seriously? RTFM!!!!

Read The Frigging Manual!

Sam_M · 02-13-2018, 09:04 AM

PEBSAS - problem exists between seat and steeringwheel.

Esteban · 02-13-2018, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Seriously? RTFM!!!!

Read The Frigging Manual!

swagon · 02-13-2018, 11:49 AM

BMW - Break My Wallet

Esteban · 02-13-2018, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swagon

BMW - Break My Wallet

BMW - Big Money Waste lol

desertman123 · 02-13-2018, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esteban

BMW - Big Money Waste lol

Bayerische MistWagen

Esteban · 02-13-2018, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertman123

Bayerische MistWagen

BMW - Bayerische Motoren Werke in German, or Bavarian Motor Works in English

YearOneOne · 02-13-2018, 02:20 PM

LOL = laugh out loud lol

chris_flies · 02-14-2018, 07:03 AM

OEM - Original Equipment MANUFACTURER
OE - Original Equipment
AM - Aftermarket
BOV - Blow-Off Valve
CP - Charge Pipe
DP - Down Pipe

Not much else is coming to mind that hasn't been said already...

asiflicious · 02-14-2018, 09:53 PM

HIFICGU- Help! I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up

chris_flies · 02-15-2018, 09:59 AM

IGHA - I got hit again

I'm going to be complaining for a while.

Mageshkk · 02-15-2018, 10:25 AM

SOB - Son of a bitch.
IIRC - if I remember correctly

Mageshkk · 02-15-2018, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dat Aus

Full bolt-on
Wide-open throttle
Limited-slip differential

Man.. I always thought LSD is the drug they are talking about and wondered why so expensive here

chris_flies · 02-15-2018, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mageshkk

Man.. I always thought LSD is the drug they are talking about and wondered why so expensive here

There's a large amount of demand for LSD(s) here...

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tock172 Beachtown Bill Collector 582 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00] 1999 Lexus LS400 [0.00] 1985 BMW 325e [0.00]	A few simple mechanical ones: FCAB - Front Control Arm Bushing RTAB - Rear Trailing Arm Bushing VCG - Valve Cover Gasket OFHG - Oil Filter Housing Gasket BOV - Blowoff Valve DP - Down Pipes (don't get any dirty ideas) A few other colloquialisms: Michelin PSS - Pilot Super Sport HPDE - High Performance Driving Event __________________ 2012 BMW 135i Space Grey Metallic M-Sport DCT Dinan S2
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snub-nose 28 Private First Class 56 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 09 SGM 128i Cp 6MT ZSP/ZPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 09 128i Coupe \| 69k ... [0.00]	Front LCA = lower control arm (common upgrade) Continental DWS 06 tire= dry/wet/snow sixth generation CDV = clutch delay valve (always want to 'delete') ss = stainless steel BBK = big brake kit aka big$$$ 6 pot brakes= caliper spec, six pistons...see above 3M =window tint film supplier, often seen as 3M 45% (lets 'in' 45% ambiant available) SR = sunroof FSB = front sway bar RSB = rear __________________ m3 under\|eibach 28mm f-sway\|oem 12mm r-sway\|3.46...135i 'auto' diff-yes!\|avant garde m621 19x8.5 square\|mich pss4s\|koni fsd\|h&r sport\|ecs e46 m3 trans mts\|fogs delete\|tower pin mod -2.20\|hpa 1m m3 strut bar\|3m tint\|afe stg2 cai\|akg m3 rsfb\|ecs trailing arms\|dinan r-stops\|bmwp ssk\|135i brembo+stoptech slot\|braided lines\|supersprint rez delete\|disa 3s intk\|bespoke strg wheel\|mudflap4x\|milvs+bpc remap\|alcantara trim\|armrest & r hdrest delete\|solid rubber mounts Last edited by snub-nose 28; 09-15-2016 at 05:45 PM.. Reason: added
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