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"what does 'x' mean?"

i've seen this question asked so many times by new members not used to some of the abbreviations used on the site. so i have compiled a list of the most common used ones.

if anyone has any to add please contact somhairle or myself so we can add them

technical terms

* FMIC - front mount intercooler
* TMIC - top mount intercooler
* RRFPR - rising rate fuel pressure regulator
* BOV - blowoff valve
* DV - dumpvalve
* MANI - manifold
* MBC - manual boost controller
* EBC - electronic boost controller
* DP - downpipe
* FCD - fuel cut defender
* BCC - boost cut controller
* SLD - speed limit defender
* ECU - electronic control unit
* BMCS - brake master cylinder stopper
* HID - high intensity discharge
* A/C - air conditioning
* A/F - air/fuel ratio
* C/R - compression ratio
* AFM - air flow meter
* AFS - air flow sensor
* ABS - anti-lock braking system
* MAP - manifold absolute pressure (sensor)
* EGT - exhaust gas temperature
* PCV - positive crankcase ventilation
* TPS - throttle position sensor
* TDC - Top Dead Centre
* PSI - Pounds per Square Inch
* BHP - Brake Horse Power
* MPG - Miles Per Gallon
* EFI - Electronic Fuel Injection
* CMP - Camshaft Position Sensor
* DOHC - Dual Over head Camshaft
* RR - rolling road

other forum abbreviations

* BTW - by the way
* FYI - for your information
* IMO - in my opinion
* IMHO - in my humble/honest opinion
* LOL - laughing out loud
* ROFL - rolling on the floor laughing
* AFAIK - as far as i know
* TTYL- talk to you later
* TBH - to be honest
* OMG - oh my god
* PMSL - Piss MySelf Laughing
* PM - Private Message
* U2U - User 2 User
* IIRC - If I Remember Correctly
* PEBCAK - problem exists between chair and keyboard (ie user error)

hope this helps


thanks, tom and som
 
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