GRRRR8 Acronyms explained/detailed as well as abbreviations.

[Chewy]

Ok guys and gals, When I first started coming to the G8 forums I was completely lost for a while because I had NO idea what half of the stuff you guys were talking about was. I have been into bikes for the last 10 years so I slowly learned it all after putting two and two together and sometimes coming out with 3.

So the reason for this thread is to explain all the acronyms that we associate with cars. Please add the ones you can think of and I will put them on this list. (oh and I found most of these on the net) lol This list is to be used as a KEY for those looking for a meaning. CAI kicked my butt for a while but I ended up figuring it out on my own. Many people don't want to look stupid (me included) so here's a list.
Common GRRRR8 acronyms:
ECM = engine control module
TCM = transmission control module
BCM = body control module
PCM = powertrain control module
HSRK = Heat Soak Reduction Kit
CAI = Cold Air Intake
LP Mod = Charlies Lower Panel Mod

Generics!
4WD/AWD = 4 Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive
ABS = Anti-Lock Braking System
AFC = Air Fuel Controller
AFM = Active Fuel Management
AS = Active Steer BHP = Brake Horsepower
BOV = Blow Off Valve
CATS = Computer Active Technology System
CBV = Compressor Bypass Valve
CDI = Compact Diesel Injection
CC = cubic centimeters
CE = Classic Edition
CI = cubic inches
CSL = Coupe Sport Lightweight
CVT = Continuously Variable Transmission
DA = Density Altitude
DAC = Downhill Assist Control
DBC = Dynamic Brake Control
DE = Deluxe Edition
DINO = Non synthetic oil short for dinosaur as it came out of the ground...
DOD = Displacement on Demand (same as AFM)
DOHC = Double/Dual Overhead CamShaft
DP = Downpipe
DSC = Dynamic Stability Control
DSG = Direct Shift Gearbox
DVC = Dynamic Vehicle Control
EBA = Electronic Brake Assist
EBD = Electronic Brake-force Distrubution
ECT = Electronically Controlled Transmission
ECU = Electronic/Engine Control Unit
ESP = Electonic Stability Program
ETCS-i = Electronic Throttle Control System w/intelligence
FF = Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive
FI = Forced Induction or Fuel Injected
FIPK = Fuel Injection Performance Kit (K&N CAI)
FMIC = Front Mount Intercooler
FPR = Fuel Pressure Regulator
FR = Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
GT = Grand Touring, GT Series in Racing
HAC = Hill-Start Assist Control
I(as in I-4) = Inline Cylinders
IVT = Infinitely Variable Transmission
L = Limited
LCV = Lightweight Concept Vehicle
LE = Limited Edition
LM = Le Mans
LSD= Limited Slip Differential
LTH = Long Tube Headers
M = MotorSport
MAF/MAS = Mass Airflow Sensor
MR = Mid Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
N/A = Naturally Aspirated
NMU = Nitrous Management Unit
PASM = Porsche Active Suspension Management
PSM = Porsche Stability Management
PTM = Porsche Traction Management
R = Racing, Rally version
R/T = Road/Track
RAHC = Rear Adjustable Height Control
RR = Rear Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
RS = Rally Sport
RWHP = Rear-Wheel Horsepower
S/C = Supercharged
SE = Special Edition
SMG = Sequential Manual Gearbox
SMIC = Side Mount Intercooler
SOHC = Single Overhead Camshaft
SRS = Supplemental Restraint Systems
SSG = Sport Sequential Gearbox
SUV = Sport Utility Vehicle
T/C = Turbocharged
TB = Throttle Body
TCS = Traction Control System
TDC = Top Dead Center
BDC = Bottom Dead Center
ATDC = After Top Dead Center
BTDC = Before Top Dead Center
TDI = Turbo Diesel Injection/ Trendline
TDI* = Toyota Direct Ignition*
THS = Toyota Hybrid System
Torsen LSCD = Torsen Limited Slip Center Differential
TM= Torque Management
TQ = Torque
TP = Testpipe
V(as in V6) = V-Engine Type
V(As in 16V) = Valve
VCD = Viscous Coupling Differential
VHPD = Very High Performance Derivative
VIM = Vehicle In Motion
VIN = Vehicle Identification Number
VIP = Vehicle Intrusion Protection
VSC = Vehicle Skid Control
VTEC = Valve Timing Electronic Control
VVT-i = Variable Valve Timing w/intelligence
VVTL-i = Variable Valve Timing and Lift w/intelligence
W(as in W16) = W-Engine Type
WHP = Wheel Horsepower
WOT = Wide Open Throttle
WRC = World Rally Champ/Car

[GRRRR8]

Now I need 1 for all the NON car related ones!

[BlueJacket]

VIM = Vehicle in Motion

[Chewy]

Now I need 1 for all the NON car related ones!

Namely computer ones right?

[GRRRR8]

Correct. I know some on here would appreciate it too.

[JoeSyko]

TYSMFPTT. IRNI

(Thank You So Much For Posting This Thread. I Really Needed It)

[jnak]

ECM = engine control module
TCM = transmission control module
BCM = body contol module
PCM = powertrain control module
SIIHB = Stick It In Her Butt

[GRRRR8]

The SIIHB is the one that works best in most applications.

[jnak]

Just make sure you have proper lubrication.

[todds87ss]

Just make sure you have proper lubrication.

See DINO