 Car terminology 101, Please share other words :) |
 Jun 29, 2008 - 8:22 PM
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So here are a few common words that people (strangers) use (sometimes mistakenly) when describing my car(s):
Wing: aka spoiler, word used by moms/dads/grandmas/uncool uncles when describing an aerodynamic device placed (primarily) on the rear of a vehicle to reduce lift and increase downforce Souped/suped up: outdated terminology used to describe the practice of tuning one's car for higher performance; commonly misused to describe ricer cars which only have cosmetic enhancements Slammed: adjective used to described a car that has been modified to lower its suspension Boost: Positive manifold pressure RICE: Acronym which describes a "rider in cheap(ass) equipment"; expensive cars are not immune to "rice" status And here are some words what I've learned since watching Initial D: Curve: A turn in the road Corner: Another term for a curve; more commonly used by drifters/street racers Turn: To maneuver a vehicle around a corner Attack: An aggressive turn; commonly used by drifters/street racers This post has been edited by CAMAricer: Jun 29, 2008 - 8:33 PM --------------------   2002 SC430 (WC) - 19" SSR Comp-H, Daizen swaybars, Sparco Demons, JDM Soarer conversion, carbon fiber spoiler, Injen intake, front strut bar, drilled/slotted Brembo rotors 1997 Celica ST (DD) - 17" ADR, ViS Zyclone CF hood, ViS CF hatch, K&N intake, Invader body kit |
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Jun 29, 2008 - 8:23 PM
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WOT - Wide Open Throttle
BOV - Blow Off Valve -------------------- |
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Jun 29, 2008 - 8:32 PM
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EVO-Mitsubishi lancer evolution
IC-intercooler This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: Jun 29, 2008 - 10:23 PM -------------------- BANNED. for life, you moron.
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Jun 29, 2008 - 8:55 PM
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FAFF 3sgte
DIZZY distributer... i think... if not than will someone please correct me... This post has been edited by monkey: Jun 29, 2008 - 9:13 PM |
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Jun 29, 2008 - 9:06 PM
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So here are a few common words that people (strangers) use (sometimes mistakenly) when describing my car:
Surpa- Toyotas offspring from Celica. Often TT and kicks butt. not to be mistakened for our Celicas 
-------------------- I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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Jun 30, 2008 - 2:20 AM
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This thread is weird.
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Jun 30, 2008 - 3:48 PM
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2JZ - No sh!t. This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand or more under the hood. If you have to, overnight some parts from Japan.
This post has been edited by Akimbo: Jun 30, 2008 - 3:59 PM -------------------- Sometimes we live to beat the odds.
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Jun 30, 2008 - 4:51 PM
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Astonishment - the feeling i had when i opened this thread.
What-The-Hell? - the question i asked myself as i read this thread. Fcukett - the word i say as i leave this thread. 
-------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM)  Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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Jul 1, 2008 - 3:08 PM
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QUOTE Curve: A turn in the road Corner: Another term for a curve; more commonly used by drifters/street racers Turn: To maneuver a vehicle around a corner about time someone finaly cleared that one up. Go - when your car begins movement stop - when your car finishes movement (could not help myself sorry) --------------------  |
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Jul 1, 2008 - 3:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Ended - What this thread needs to be
-------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM) Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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Jul 1, 2008 - 3:17 PM
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yeah, i agree. It's beyond crap really isn't it
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