don't know what all the abbreaviations mean

Re: don't know what all the abbreaviations mean (BeetleBrit)

carried away? When you're having a discussion, usually you want to get feedback from people who know what they are talking about...so using abbreviations only makes sense. Plus, it's a helluva lot quicker to type CAI rather than cold air intake. And all humans are naturally lazy, so typing dp, map, maf, cai, bov, ss, only becomes natural. It's a matter of getting used to it.
In addition, sometimes it's not too difficult to figure it out what an abbreviation means. This worked much better when the search feature was enabled, but if you search for "dv" you'll instantly discover what it stands for.
I do see your point, as I remember asking people "what's a dv" or "what's a maf" and being confused half the time. But the more threads I read, the more acronyms I learned and now use.
It's all about surfing vwvortex...eventually you'll learn what everything means! (and a lot of other useless info along the way!)
edit: welcome to vwvortex!


[Modified by flanders, 4:16 PM 2-13-2002]

Re: don't know what all the abbreaviations mean (rtonna8)

I'll try and put them all in my post:
DV =diverter valve
BOV =blowoff valve
CAI = cold air intake
MAF = mass air flow (sensor)
DBW = drive by wire
DBC = Drive by Cable
EGT = exhaust gas temperature
A/F = air fuel ratio.
DP = down pipe
CB = cat back exhaust
FMIC = Front Mount InterCooler
SMIC = Side Mount InterCooler

IM = instant message


[Modified by VWTornado, 5:25 PM 2-13-2002]

Re: don't know what all the abbreaviations mean (reflexiv)

Wide Open Throttle
ASR - Anti-Slip Regualation
LSD - Limited Slip Differential (Shaun, you MISSED that one? WTF?)
EDL - Electronic Differential Lock
NOS - Nitrous
FI - Forced Induction
NA - Normally Aspirated - no turbo or anything
KO3, KO4, T3/T4, T28 etc - types of turbos
FPR - Fuel Pressure Regulator
BAR - measurement of boost - 1 bar ='s 14.7 PSI (pounds per square inch)