t3stman
11-28-2008, 11:30 PM
I've compiled the list of acronyms to help us out, Here is a start, please add to this as everyone sees fit. I'm sure I missed some.
M3 COLORS
CB – Carbon Black
IR – Imola Red
IB – Interlagos Blue
TiAg or TiSi – Titanium Silver
SG – Silver Grey
JB – Jet Black
PY – Phoenix Yellow
LSB – Laguna Seca Blue
AW – Alpine White
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M3 SPECIFIC (Mechanical)
ZCP – Z Competition Package
CSL – Coupe Sport Lightweight – (Not available in the US)
DSC – Dynamic Stability Control
H/K – Harmon Kardon Radio
SMG – Sequential Manual Gearbox - Version I was offered in Europe on E36 M3s, Version II was offered worldwide on E46 M3s, and Version III is offered worldwide on the M5, M6, and rumored for the E90 M3.
S1, S2, S3…S6 or A1, A2…A5 – Drivelogic modes for the SMG II transmission. A for automatic mode and S for Sequential or Manual mode. 1 is the least aggressive and 5 is the most aggressive for automatic mode. For Manual mode, by switching off DSC, the most aggressive mode, 6, becomes available.
LC – Launch Control
ABS – Anti-Lock Braking (Duh)
GSP – Manufacturer of highly regarded pedals for the M3, including a larger brake pedal favored by SMG drivers
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Suspension acronyms that pop up here a lot and I'm sure there are more
sa = single adjustable
da = double adjustable
ta = top adjustable (ok, i just made this one up)
c/o = coilovers
rtab = rear trailing arm bushing
fcab = front conrtol arm bushing
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GENERAL (BOARDS)
BMW: Bayerische Motor-Werken (the most important 3 letters)
BFD = Big F@#king Deal
BKM = Best Known Method
BBK = Big Break Kit
SSK = Short Shift Kit
RSM = Rear Shock Mounts
FTW = For The Win
FTL = For The Lose
Hawtalta = Hello And Welcome To Along Time Ago
ROFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing
Lmao = Laughing my ass off
Lmfaowrof = Laughing my figurative ass off while rolling on the floor
WTF = What the F**k
WOT = While on Throttle OR Wide Open Throttle (context dependant)
TIA = Thanks In Advance
Lol = Laugh out loud
PITA = Pain In The A**
DIY = Do It Yourself
GB = Group Buy
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
IIRC = If I Remember Correctly
SA = Service Advisor
CF = Carbon Fiber
FG = Fiber Glass
DVWP = Double Vacuun Woven Plastic
SVWP = Single Vacuum Woven Plastic
FI = Forced Induction such as a supercharger or a turbo
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary
FMIC = Front Mount Intercooler
TMI = Too Much Information
NWS = Not Work Safe
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BMW BODY TYPE
e36 = 1995-1999 M3
e46 = 2001-2006 M3
e92 = 2007 M3
e60 = 2005-present M5
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MECHANICAL
LSD: Limited Slip Differential (E36 needed this)
FI = Forced Induction such as a supercharger or a turbo
rtab = rear trailing arm bushing
fcab = front conrtol arm bushing
DVWP= Dry vacuum woven plastic
BBK - Big Brake Kit
SSK - Short Shift Kit
RSM = rear shock mount
ABS – Anti-Lock Braking (Duh)
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Most sponsors are called acronyms at some point also
DA (Discovery Automotive)
EAS (European Auto Source)
BPS (Bimmer Performance Store), etc.
RPI (Race Precision Inc.)
VF (VF Engineering)
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Actual names:
BBS: Performance parts (and wheels) company
GSP – Manufacturer of highly regarded pedals for the M3, including a larger brake pedal favored by SMG drivers
Mods, can we make this a sticky?
M3 COLORS
CB – Carbon Black
IR – Imola Red
IB – Interlagos Blue
TiAg or TiSi – Titanium Silver
SG – Silver Grey
JB – Jet Black
PY – Phoenix Yellow
LSB – Laguna Seca Blue
AW – Alpine White
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M3 SPECIFIC (Mechanical)
ZCP – Z Competition Package
CSL – Coupe Sport Lightweight – (Not available in the US)
DSC – Dynamic Stability Control
H/K – Harmon Kardon Radio
SMG – Sequential Manual Gearbox - Version I was offered in Europe on E36 M3s, Version II was offered worldwide on E46 M3s, and Version III is offered worldwide on the M5, M6, and rumored for the E90 M3.
S1, S2, S3…S6 or A1, A2…A5 – Drivelogic modes for the SMG II transmission. A for automatic mode and S for Sequential or Manual mode. 1 is the least aggressive and 5 is the most aggressive for automatic mode. For Manual mode, by switching off DSC, the most aggressive mode, 6, becomes available.
LC – Launch Control
ABS – Anti-Lock Braking (Duh)
GSP – Manufacturer of highly regarded pedals for the M3, including a larger brake pedal favored by SMG drivers
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Suspension acronyms that pop up here a lot and I'm sure there are more
sa = single adjustable
da = double adjustable
ta = top adjustable (ok, i just made this one up)
c/o = coilovers
rtab = rear trailing arm bushing
fcab = front conrtol arm bushing
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GENERAL (BOARDS)
BMW: Bayerische Motor-Werken (the most important 3 letters)
BFD = Big F@#king Deal
BKM = Best Known Method
BBK = Big Break Kit
SSK = Short Shift Kit
RSM = Rear Shock Mounts
FTW = For The Win
FTL = For The Lose
Hawtalta = Hello And Welcome To Along Time Ago
ROFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing
Lmao = Laughing my ass off
Lmfaowrof = Laughing my figurative ass off while rolling on the floor
WTF = What the F**k
WOT = While on Throttle OR Wide Open Throttle (context dependant)
TIA = Thanks In Advance
Lol = Laugh out loud
PITA = Pain In The A**
DIY = Do It Yourself
GB = Group Buy
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
IIRC = If I Remember Correctly
SA = Service Advisor
CF = Carbon Fiber
FG = Fiber Glass
DVWP = Double Vacuun Woven Plastic
SVWP = Single Vacuum Woven Plastic
FI = Forced Induction such as a supercharger or a turbo
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary
FMIC = Front Mount Intercooler
TMI = Too Much Information
NWS = Not Work Safe
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BMW BODY TYPE
e36 = 1995-1999 M3
e46 = 2001-2006 M3
e92 = 2007 M3
e60 = 2005-present M5
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MECHANICAL
LSD: Limited Slip Differential (E36 needed this)
FI = Forced Induction such as a supercharger or a turbo
rtab = rear trailing arm bushing
fcab = front conrtol arm bushing
DVWP= Dry vacuum woven plastic
BBK - Big Brake Kit
SSK - Short Shift Kit
RSM = rear shock mount
ABS – Anti-Lock Braking (Duh)
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Most sponsors are called acronyms at some point also
DA (Discovery Automotive)
EAS (European Auto Source)
BPS (Bimmer Performance Store), etc.
RPI (Race Precision Inc.)
VF (VF Engineering)
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Actual names:
BBS: Performance parts (and wheels) company
GSP – Manufacturer of highly regarded pedals for the M3, including a larger brake pedal favored by SMG drivers
Mods, can we make this a sticky?