Paul_S Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 One of the new features we have now is a nice feature to tell you the meaning of acronyms. I think it can really help out everyone, newbies especially. But, we need your help! Please post up the ones you use in everyday life and in particular the ones you use on here. Try to keep them clean! To give you an idea here are a few I've added to get started: ABSEBDIMHOTBH If you post them up I will add them Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 LOL = Laugh Out LoudROFL = Rolling On Floor LaughingLMAO = Laughing My A$$ OffROFLMAO = Rolling On Floor Laughing My A$$ OffAFAIK = As Far As I Know BBK = Big Brake Kit Quote Owner suffers from modificus compulsivus....Currently there is no known cure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Red Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 OMG. Mark you obviously laugh a lot. Quote 07765 406665Infiniti FX 30d premium - loved it but now goneQX70d S Design and owner and lovin' it - Alas, she has now gone too350Z Chilli Red 2006, with full Do-Luck Kit and still looks as good as new!nissansportz.club Social Media - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zealous Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 IIRC if I recall correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajpac Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 ASAP Quote Previous 2010 370Z Coupe GT Premium Connect Vibrant Red. My introduction to the world of Zed.Previous 2014 370Z Nismo v2 Vibrant Red. Sold.Current Range Rover Evoque Autobiography 2 litre petrol turbo 290bhp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_S Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks folks Keep 'em coming. Especially the car related ones! Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_S Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I just thought of a good one: NCS - Nissan Customer Services Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy.j Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I work in IT so I could do a million of these! Will try and keep them relevant though! HTH - hope this helps Quote 2010 Twilight Grey 370z - My First Z! - Here is how I made it mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 OMG. Mark you obviously laugh a lot.Well, you have to in this crazy world of ours, once you stop laughing once in a while, it all goes downhill, lol Quote Owner suffers from modificus compulsivus....Currently there is no known cure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zealous Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 SIDO single in dual out DIDO dual in dual out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajpac Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 So obvious but I'll mention them anyway 2WD and 4WD. Quote Previous 2010 370Z Coupe GT Premium Connect Vibrant Red. My introduction to the world of Zed.Previous 2014 370Z Nismo v2 Vibrant Red. Sold.Current Range Rover Evoque Autobiography 2 litre petrol turbo 290bhp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinW Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 ROFFLMFAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy.j Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I have no idea what that means! Quote 2010 Twilight Grey 370z - My First Z! - Here is how I made it mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajpac Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I have no idea what that means!Neither have I. Quote Previous 2010 370Z Coupe GT Premium Connect Vibrant Red. My introduction to the world of Zed.Previous 2014 370Z Nismo v2 Vibrant Red. Sold.Current Range Rover Evoque Autobiography 2 litre petrol turbo 290bhp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Red Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I think he has too many F's It's should be ROFL LMFAO Roll on the floor laughing. Laugh my Expletive A### off Quote 07765 406665Infiniti FX 30d premium - loved it but now goneQX70d S Design and owner and lovin' it - Alas, she has now gone too350Z Chilli Red 2006, with full Do-Luck Kit and still looks as good as new!nissansportz.club Social Media - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_S Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 So many F's! I'll get these added some time over the next few days. More car-related ones please! VVEL ? Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajpac Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 POS 1 Quote Previous 2010 370Z Coupe GT Premium Connect Vibrant Red. My introduction to the world of Zed.Previous 2014 370Z Nismo v2 Vibrant Red. Sold.Current Range Rover Evoque Autobiography 2 litre petrol turbo 290bhp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimodj Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 LSD = Limited slip diff RWD = Rear wheel drive WOT = Wide open throttle Ill stick a few more up later 1 Quote <p class="bbc_center"></p> <p class="bbc_center"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><a class='bbc_url' href='http://forums.nissansportz.com/index.php?showtopic=23775&hl='>THE MILLENIUM FALCON BUILD</a></strong></span></p> <p class="bbc_center"> </p> <p class="bbc_center"><a class='bbc_url' href=' RUN</a></p> <p class="bbc_center"> </p> <p class="bbc_center"><a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.youtube.com/user/djtimodj?feature=mhee'>My You<span style="color:#FF0000;">Tube</span> Channel</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zealous Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 ROFFLMFAORolling on floor f***ing laughing my f***ing a** off maybe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy.j Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 POS Point Of Sale? Quote 2010 Twilight Grey 370z - My First Z! - Here is how I made it mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajpac Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Point Of Sale?Along the same lines POE. Lateral thinking might be involved Quote Previous 2010 370Z Coupe GT Premium Connect Vibrant Red. My introduction to the world of Zed.Previous 2014 370Z Nismo v2 Vibrant Red. Sold.Current Range Rover Evoque Autobiography 2 litre petrol turbo 290bhp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_C Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 ECUODBII? Saw this in another post and not sure what this stands for? Quote 2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate - Daily commuting tardis! 2016 Nissan Squishsquash - The economical runabout! 1965 VW Beetle - (Very) Long-term Project Car! 2007 Audi RS4 Avant - 400hp load lugger! 2004 Nissan 350z - How can I squeeze another car on my driveway?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuku Fuku Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 ECUODBII? Saw this in another post and not sure what this stands for?IIRC it's 'On board diagnostics'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Warnes Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 4WDFour Wheel DriveMost cars are two-wheel drive, but driving all the wheels gives greater grip off-road or in snow and ice.4WSFour Wheel SteeringWith four-wheel steering, the rear wheels are turned electronically to give extra stability and manoeuvrability.A/wheelsAlloys (alloy wheels)These are wheels made from aluminium alloy rather than steel. They’re lighter, tend to look better and they’re less likely to rust than steel ones; they cost more though.A/C: Air conAir-conditioningThis cools and dries the incoming air in your car to keep it comfortable in the Summer heat.ABSAnti-lock Braking SystemABS prevents total brake lock-up in emergency situations. It shortens the stopping distance but you can still keep control of the steering.BHPBrake Horse PowerThis refers to the useable power that is generated by your engine. It’s one of the factors that influences car performance.C/codedColour CodedThis is when the bumper and mirrors are the same colour as the bodywork of a car.C/conCruise ControlThis is a device that keeps your car at a selected speed without the need to have your foot on the accelerator.C/L or CDLCentral Locking or Central Door LockingCentral locking allows you to unlock all your car doors at the turn of a key or the press of a button.Clim/con or ECCElectronic climate control automatically keeps your car at a preset temperature by either cooling or heating the incoming air.CRSChild Restraint SystemThis refers to a child's car seat, booster cushion or booster seat.DVLAThe Driving and Vehicle Licensing AgencyThe Government agency responsible for maintaining registers of vehicles and drivers and also responsible for collecting car tax.E/MElectric MirrorsExternal mirrors that can be adjusted from inside the car using an electric switch.E/seatsElectric SeatsSeats that can be adjusted using an electric switch.ESPElectronic Stability ProgrammeThis is a system which uses sensors to analyse a vehicle’s cornering stability, and if necessary the system will automatically reduce power and/or apply gentle braking to correct any under or over-steering. Modern sports cars typically have this feature.ESRElectric SunroofA sunroof is a glass panel in the roof of your car. If it’s electric then it can be opened electrically, rather than manually.E/WElectric WindowsWindows that you can open and close using an electric switch, rather than using a handle to wind them up and down manually.FDSHFull dealer service historyThis is when the full service history shows that all the services have been carried out by a main dealer.FFS/RFactory Fitted SunroofA sunroof is a glass panel in the roof of your car. If it’s been factory fitted then it was fitted at the time of manufacture.FSHFull Service HistoryThis is evidence of servicing according to the manufacturer's recommended service schedule along with MOT certificates, repair invoices and any other documents that relate to the work done on a car. This gives a full view of how a car has been used and maintained.GCGood ConditionA car that’s in good nick.GPSGlobal Positioning SystemThe use of satellite-generated information to establish a car’s exact position. This information forms the basis of Satellite navigation (Satnav) and Trackers.H/L/W/WHeadlamp Wash WipeThis clears your car’s headlamps for you.H/seatsHeated SeatsThese literally heat your car seats to keep you warm on cold Winter mornings.ICEIn-Car EntertainmentAny entertainment equipment that’s fitted to your car such as car audio and car stereo equipment, CD and MP3 stereos, iPod kits and DVD players.ImmobEngine immobiliserAn electronic device that stops your car from starting unless the proper key is used.IRSIndependent Rear SuspensionThis means that each rear wheel can move in isolation from the other wheel, rather than them both being attached to a shared axle. It can make handling the car easier as well as making it more comfortable.LHDLeft-Hand DriveCountries are either left-hand drive (LHD) or right-hand drive (RHD). This refers to the side of the car where the steering wheel is placed. The UK is right-hand drive and a left-hand drive car is one that’s been imported from a left-hand drive country.LPGLiquefied Petroleum Gas (fuelled)This is an alternative fuel to petrol or diesel.LWBLong Wheel-baseA long wheelbase vehicle usually has more space inside.MODManual Over-DriveThis is the highest gear in the gear system of a manual car. It allows the engine to operate at a lower RPM for a particular speed, as a result the car uses less petrol.MOTMinistry of Transport TestAn annual test required of most vehicles in the UK over 3 years old to prove their safety and roadworthiness.MPVMulti Purpose VehicleMore commonly referred to as a people carrier. It is a large family car with lots of space inside and the option to move the seats around.ONO and OVNOOr Near Offer, Or Very Near OfferThis term is most often used with the price of a used or second-hand item that’s for sale. It means the seller is open to negotiation, but doesn’t want to go much below their asking price.P/x or P/exPart exchangeThis is when you give goods as part payment for a more expensive item. Often when you buy a new car from a dealer you have the option of trading in your old car as part payment.PABPower Assisted BrakingMany braking systems are 'assisted' so that the pressure you apply with your foot on the brake is magnified by a special device fitted to the car.PASPower Assisted SteeringSteering that is powered either electrically or by a hydraulic system.PDMPower Door MirrorsSee E/MREVRevolutionsThis refers to the revolutions per second within the vehicle engine, increased by using the accelerator. Hence the phrase "revving the engine".RDSRadio Data SystemThis is a standard system used to send small amounts of information using the FM frequency. It allows a radio to display such information as station name, time and song information.RHRRear Head RestsThe head rests positioned above the back seats.RPMRevolutions Per MinuteThis refers to the number of revolutions per minute.RWDRear Wheel DriveA vehicle in which the power is fed to the rear wheels rather than the front wheels.SIPSSide Impact Protection SystemThis term refers to the safety features in a vehicle that have been included in order to reduce the possibility of injury to passengers, or damage to the vehicle, upon impact from the side.SatNavSatellite Navigation SystemThe use of satellite-generated information to establish a car’s exact position and then provide the driver with mapping and directions. See also Global Positioning System (GPS).SUVSports Utility VehicleA vehicle that combines the passenger capacity of a people carrier with significant towing capacity and off road capability.TCTraffic collisionTerm used as an alternative to "accident".TGTop GearThe highest gear available in a vehicle, typically fifth or sixth gear.TDiTurbocharged Direct InjectionTechnology produced by Volkswagen for modern diesel engines, which aims to generate better engine performance and reduced emissions.TNTTaxed and testedA phrase used in car adverts to make it clear that the car is taxed and has also passed its MOT test.TPTarget PriceThis is an achievable price that you should aim for prior to purchasing a car. Setting a target price gives you something to aim for through your negotiation.TWTinted WindowsWindows which have been coloured in order to restrict the glare of the sun and to increase privacy within the vehicle.V5The certificate issued once a vehicle has been officially registered with the DVLA. You must inform the DVLA of both your personal and the key vehicle details as soon as you become the legal owner of a vehicle. This certificate is then issued.VGCVery good conditionA car that’s in fantastic nick.VINVehicle Identification NumberA number used to uniquely identify a vehicle. This is different to the registration number and consists of 17 characters.VTECVariable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic ControlEssentially this is a technology Honda have developed to increase the power of an engine while also increasing fuel efficiency.WLCWhole Life CostThe cost of running a vehicle for a defined period of time, taking into account depreciation, running costs, servicing and all other expenses.WOWrite offA term used to describe a vehicle which is worth less than the costs of the repairs required in order to make it road worthy. The term is commonly used after a vehicle has been in an accident. Lifted from sheila's wheels website Quote <p class='bbc_center'>If you cant explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_S Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Phew! Well that gave me a lot to sort out! I think I have most of those now, but keep them coming. I've added a few more you might find along the way Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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