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DirtyPillows
08-03-2011, 09:02 AM
I find this thread as a necessity because I know I have been in a couple other threads and was wtf are they saying. If you can help me and possibly others that be great.

Il try to get it going.

OP= Original Poster
IR= Imola Red
AW= Alpine White
TiAg= Titanium Silver (Ti - Periodic symbol for Titanium, Ag- Periodic symbol for Silver)
OE= Original Equipment
OEM= Original Equipment Manufacturer
JB = Jet Black
CABs= Control Arm Bushings
RTAB= Rear Trailing Arm Bushing
CAI= Cold Air Intake
SC= Super Charger
BBK= Big Brake Kit
TPMS= Tire Pressure Monitoring System
FI = forced injection
SSK = short shift kit
DS- Driver's side
PS- Passenger's side
DSC- Dynamic Stability Control
ASC- Automatic Stability Control (+T= plus Traction)
MT= manual transmission
AT= auto transmission
SS= stainless steel (in reference to brake lines)
LSD= limited slip differential
Vert= convertible
FMIC= front mount intercooler
AA= Active Autowerkes
A-pillar= windshield pillar
B-pillar= pillar behind front seats in sedans
C-pillar= pillar before rear window
TT = twin turbo
SG = sparkling graphite
DW = Dane Wilson
WOT: wide open throttle
BOW = bulb out warning.
FTW: For the win
FTL: For the loss
FML: Fxxx my life
OBD - On Board Diagnostics
DME - Digital Motor Electronics
ECU - Engine Control Unit
MPG - miles per gallon
YMMV - your mileage may vary
ATF - automatic transmission fluid (for those with an inferior drivetrain)
TLA - three letter acronym
FTMFW - for the mother fvcking win
HID: high intensity discharge lights aka xenons
VANOS = variable Nockenwellensteuerung
DB = douche bag
BBS = Baumgartner, Brand, Schiltach

to be honest now i don't know if some of these are honest or jokes but ill leave on list for the very needy :D

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Ryans323i
08-03-2011, 09:04 AM
IR= Imola Red
TiAg= Titanium Silver (Ti - Periodic symbol for Titanium, Ag- Periodic symbol for Silver)

OE= Original Equipment
OEM= Original Equipment Manufacturer

johnrando
08-03-2011, 09:05 AM
Ag is the chemical name for silver
Ti is the chemical name for titanium

TiAg = titanium silver

You didn't ask, but

JB = Jet Black = the best ZHP color! :)

DirtyPillows
08-03-2011, 09:12 AM
Oh im not just asking put everything you know. Ill put into bigger list later tonight

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Ryans323i
08-03-2011, 09:13 AM
CABs= Control Arm Bushings
RTAB= Rear Trailing Arm Bushing
CAI= Cold Air Intake
SC= Super Charger
BBK= Big Brake Kit
TPMS= Tire Pressure Monitoring System

johnrando
08-03-2011, 09:15 AM
Good adds Ryan.

FI = forced injection
SSK = short shift kit

Ryans323i
08-03-2011, 09:24 AM
Here's a neat list of BMW technical Acronyms, click (http://www.mbmw.com/bmw_technical_acronyms.htm).

DS- Driver's side
PS- Passenger's side
DSC- Dynamic Stability Control
ASC- Automatic Stability Control (+T= plus Traction)

spencers
08-03-2011, 09:36 AM
Ag is the chemical name for silver
Ti is the chemical name for titanium

Element..... :)

mimalmo
08-03-2011, 10:15 AM
IR is Imola Red

HokieZHP
08-03-2011, 10:19 AM
MT= manual transmission
AT= auto transmission
SS= stainless steel (in reference to brake lines)
LSD= limited slip differential
Vert= convertible
FMIC= front mount intercooler
AA= Active Autowerkes



Not sure if these count but...
A-pillar= windshield pillar
B-pillar= pillar behind front seats in sedans
C-pillar= pillar before rear window

johnrando
08-03-2011, 11:02 AM
Element..... :)

I caught that but was too lazy to change it.

Marcus-SanDiego
08-03-2011, 11:04 AM
I caught that but was too lazy to change it.

^^because you're a pimp!

billschusteriv
08-03-2011, 11:30 AM
D-pillar - Rearmost pillar/support behind cargo area (follows the hatch) in Tourings :biggrin

johnrando
08-03-2011, 12:04 PM
^^because you're a pimp!

:biggrin

@bill, so we also need to invent a 0-pillar, for verts! :)

lilcdkey
08-03-2011, 01:04 PM
TT = twin turbo
SG = sparkling graphite
DW = Dane Wilson :biggrin

Johal E32
08-03-2011, 01:06 PM
bmw = bavarian motor works

danewilson77
08-03-2011, 01:47 PM
VANOS = variable Nockenwellensteuerung

DB = douche bag

BBS = Baumgartner, Brand, Schiltach

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

Johal E32
08-03-2011, 02:05 PM
:rofl

BLT:bacon, lettuce, tomatoes


HID: high intensity discharge lights aka xenons

danewilson77
08-03-2011, 02:06 PM
BOW = bulb out warning.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

Oli77
08-03-2011, 02:45 PM
I haven't seen:

WOT: wide open throttle

Something that needs to be done now and then religiously to maintain good flow through the oil recycling system.

static667
08-03-2011, 06:10 PM
FTW: For the win
FTL: For the loss
FML: Fxxx my life

Newjack
08-03-2011, 06:17 PM
OBD - On Board Diagnostics
DME - Digital Motor Electronics
ECU - Engine Control Unit

SC4ME
08-03-2011, 06:38 PM
MPG - miles per gallon
YMMV - your mileage may vary
ATF - automatic transmission fluid
TLA - three letter acronym

lilcdkey
08-03-2011, 08:25 PM
FTMFW - for the mother fvcking win

kayger12
08-04-2011, 12:48 AM
IIRC- If I remember correctly

FWIW- For what it's worth


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az3579
08-04-2011, 02:54 AM
IMO = In My Opinion
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
CPO = Certified Pre-Owned
TPMS = Tire Pressure Monitoring System
DSC = Dynamic Stability Control
ABS = Antilock Braking System
Speedo = Speedometer (not that tight swimming thing)
Tach = Tachometer
Idiot light = Warning indicator on the instrument cluster
LKM = Light Control Module, translated to English, also called LCM
EWS = The vehicle's electronic immobilisation system, translated to English
GM(#), ex: GM5 = Vehicle's General Module, which has coding information for a number of the car's systems
Touring = BMW's name for a wagon
CPS = Crank Position Sensor

danewilson77
09-12-2011, 04:17 PM
Bump!

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

danewilson77
10-11-2011, 02:42 PM
Bump.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

Hermes
10-29-2011, 07:43 PM
Guess I could add a little along with what's already here

OE= Original Equipment
OEM= Original Equipment Manufacturer
OP= Original Poster
PO= Previous Owner
DIY= Do It Yourself
DY= Dakar Yellow
PY= Phoenix Yellow
IR= Imola Red
AW= Alpine White
TiAg= Titanium Silver (Ti - Periodic symbol for Titanium, Ag- Periodic symbol for Silver)
OB= Orient blue
JB = Jet Black
BSM= Black Sapphire Metallic
SG = Sparkling Graphite
LSB = Laguna Seca Blue
CAB= Control Arm Bushings
FCAB= Front Control Arm Bushings
RTAB= Rear Trailing Arm Bushings
RSM= Rear Shock Mount
CAI= Cold Air Intake
FI= forced induction
TC= turbo charger
SC= Super Charger
TT= twin turbo
BBK= Big Brake Kit
TPMS= Tire Pressure Monitoring System
HDC= hill descent control
SES= service engine soon
DRL= daytime running lights
AE= angel eyes
SSK= short shift kit
DS= Driver's side
PS= Passenger's side
DSC= Dynamic Stability Control
ASC= Automatic Stability Control
ABS= Antilock Braking System
MT= manual transmission (number with MT refers to how many gears)
AT= automatic transmission
Step= Steptronic, (aka automatic transmission)
SMG= sequential manual gearbox (aka paddle shifter)
SS= stainless steel (in reference to brake lines)
SSBL= Stainless steel brake lines
LSD= limited slip differential
CCV= CrankCase Ventilation pipe
VCG= valve cover gasket
vert= conVERTible
Touring= BMW's name for a wagon
FMIC= front mount intercooler
A-pillar= windshield pillar
B-pillar= pillar behind front seats
C-pillar= pillar before rear window
D-pillar= Rearmost pillar/support behind cargo area (follows the hatch) in Tourings
WOT= wide open throttle
BOW= bulb out warning
NWS= not work safe
NSFW= not safe for work
WTF= what the fxxx?
FTW= For the win
FTL= For the loss
FML= Fxxx my life
FTMFW= for the mother fxxxing win
IMO= in my opinion
IMHO= in my humble/honest opinion
IDK= I don't know
FWIW= for what it's worth
OBD= On Board Diagnostics
OBC= On Board Computer
DME= Digital Motor Electronics
ECU= Engine Control Unit
TIS= Technical Information System
DIS= Diagnostic Information System
MPG= miles per gallon
YMMV= your mileage may vary
ATF= automatic transmission fluid
TLA= three letter acronym
HID= high intensity discharge (aka xenons)
VVT= Variable Valve Timing
VANOS= Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung, BMWs version of Variable Valve Timing
BMW= Bayerische Motoren Werke
BBS= Baumgartner, Brand, Schiltach
AA= Active Autowerkes
HPF= Horse Power Freaks
ACS= AC Schnitzer
HK= Harmon Kardon
CPO= Certified Pre-Owned
Speedo= Speedometer
Tach= Tachometer
Dead pedal= the leftmost part of the pedal area, also called the footrest
3 pedal= manual transmission (clutch, brake and accelerator pedals)
Idiot light= Warning indicator on the instrument cluster
LKM= Light Control Module (translated to English, also called LCM)
EWS= The vehicle's electronic immobilisation system, translated to English
GM(#), e.g. GM5= Vehicle's General Module, which has coding information for a number of the car's systems
CPS= Crankshaft Position Sensor
Dyno= Dynamometer (for measuring horsepower and torque)
PSI= pounds per square inch, has to do with boost pressure on turbo/superchargers as well as other pressurized items like tires
DD= daily driver
AFR= air to fuel ratio
ATF= Automatic Transmission Fluid
AWD= All wheel drive
Cab= Euro term for "cabriolet" or convertible, will usually see Vert because CAB are also control arm bushings
CEL= Check Engine Light, see SES
CF= Carbon fiber
CSB= Center support bearing
E46= BMW model code for 3-series built between 1999 and 2006
LED= Light emitting diode, a kind of light "bulb"
MAF= Mass air flow (usually refers to MAF sensor)
MTF/MTL= Manual transmission fluid/lube.
OBD1/2= On Board Display. OBD1 was pre-1996, OBD2 is post-1996
RWD= Rear wheel drive
STB= Strut tower brace/bar
TOB= Throw out bearing
Trq= Torque
T-stat= Thermostat
OBO= or best offer
NOS= Nitrous Oxide System
WTT= want to trade
WTB= want to buy
FS= for sale
Feeler= term people use to see if theres interest in a product before they try to sell
TDC= top dead center
HP= indicated/theoretical Horsepower (what is possible without power loss from systems)
BHP= Brake Horsepower, measured at crankshaft
WHP= horsepower measured at wheels, also seen as RWHP (Rear WHP). Known sometimes as True Horsepower
ZCW= Cold Weather Package (some people might put CWP but that is not the option code)
ZPP= Premium Package
ZSP= Sport Package
ZHP= Performance Package (available on 330 only)
ZCP= Competition Package (available on North American M3 only since we did not receive CSL)
CSL= Coupe Sport Leicht (coupe sport lightweight, a version of the M3)
GTR= Grand Tourer Racing (version of the M3 built in 2001 w/32valve V8)
Indy= Independent mechanic
Stealer/Stealership= Dealership (prices are high, hence stealer)
facelift= Coupe/vert built 2004-2006, sedan/touring built 2002-2005 (M3 never got facelift front, but did get facelift back)
per-facelift= car built before dates mentioned above
rep= replica/reproduction (not OEM)
/ = end
Noob= someone just beginning without much knowledge/experience

stephenkirsh
04-06-2014, 06:29 PM
I love that Dane has his own abbreviation lol

NorCal-Dimitri
04-06-2014, 08:09 PM
I think we missed
SES = Service Engine Soon
MB = Mystic Blue

Avetiso
04-06-2014, 10:59 PM
I think we missed
SES = Service Engine Soon
MB = Mystic Blue

No, you need to type mysticblau every time. No exceptions.

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HockeyGoon
04-07-2014, 03:05 AM
No, you need to type mysticblau every time. No exceptions.

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You also have to type out Silbergrau every time.

gmurphy
04-07-2014, 03:14 AM
You also have to type out Silbergrau every time.

:facepalm you need to type it with the color code too! Silbergrau A08 :)


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HockeyGoon
04-07-2014, 03:35 AM
:facepalm you need to type it with the color code too! Silbergrau A08 :)


Sent from a Secret Location (Lincoln,NE exit 395 on I-80)

Of course, of course I'm terribly sorry for my mistake. I should be dishonored for Messing up the name of the great Silvergrau A08.

gmurphy
04-07-2014, 04:42 AM
Of course, of course I'm terribly sorry for my mistake. I should be dishonored for Messing up the name of the great Silvergrau A08.

;)


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pfr
04-07-2014, 04:58 AM
With all due respect and appreciation to all who took the bother long before:
BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke
and a missing one:
FTLA = F..ing Three Letter Acronym

-Peter

sixty5vdub
05-14-2014, 06:49 AM
My OCD kicked in:


/ = end
3 pedal= manual transmission (clutch, brake and accelerator pedals)
AA= Active Autowerkes
ABS= Antilock Braking System
ACS= AC Schnitzer
AE= angel eyes
AFR= air to fuel ratio
A-pillar= windshield pillar
ASC= Automatic Stability Control
AT= automatic transmission
ATF= Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF= automatic transmission fluid
AW= Alpine White
AWD= All wheel drive
BBK= Big Brake Kit
BBS= Baumgartner, Brand, Schiltach
BHP= Brake Horsepower, measured at crankshaft
BMW= Bayerische Motoren Werke
BOW= bulb out warning
B-pillar= pillar behind front seats
BSM=*Black*Sapphire*Metallic
CAB= Control Arm Bushings
Cab= Euro term for "cabriolet" or convertible, will usually see Vert because CAB are also control arm bushings
CAI= Cold Air Intake
CCV= CrankCase Ventilation pipe
CEL= Check Engine Light, see SES
CF= Carbon fiber
C-pillar= pillar before rear window
CPO= Certified Pre-Owned
CPS= Crankshaft Position Sensor
CSB= Center support bearing
CSL= Coupe Sport Leicht (coupe sport lightweight, a version of the M3)
DD= daily driver
Dead pedal= the leftmost part of the pedal area, also called the footrest
DIS= Diagnostic Information System
DIY= Do It Yourself
DME= Digital Motor Electronics
D-pillar= Rearmost pillar/support behind cargo area (follows the hatch) in Tourings
DRL= daytime running lights
DS= Driver's side
DSC= Dynamic Stability Control
DY= Dakar Yellow
Dyno= Dynamometer (for measuring horsepower and torque)
E46= BMW model code for 3-series built between 1999 and 2006
ECU= Engine Control Unit
EWS= The vehicle's electronic immobilisation system, translated to English
facelift= Coupe/vert built 2004-2006, sedan/touring built 2002-2005 (M3 never got facelift front, but did get facelift back)
FCAB= Front Control Arm Bushings
Feeler= term people use to see if theres interest in a product before they try to sell
FI= forced induction
FMIC= front mount intercooler
FML= Fxxx my life
FS= for sale
FTL= For the loss
FTLA= F..ing Three Letter Acronym
FTMFW= for the mother fxxxing win
FTW= For the win
FWIW= for what it's worth
GM(#), e.g. GM5= Vehicle's General Module, which has coding information for a number of the car's systems*
GTR= Grand Tourer Racing (version of the M3 built in 2001 w/32valve V8)
HDC= hill descent control
HID= high intensity discharge (aka xenons)
HK= Harmon Kardon
HP= indicated/theoretical Horsepower (what is possible without power loss from systems)
HPF= Horse Power Freaks
Idiot light= Warning indicator on the instrument cluster
IDK= I don't know
IMHO= in my humble/honest opinion
IMO= in my opinion
Indy= Independent mechanic
IR= Imola Red
JB = Jet*Black
LED= Light emitting diode, a kind of light "bulb"
LKM= Light Control Module (translated to English, also called LCM)
LSB = Laguna Seca Blue
LSD= limited slip differential
MAF= Mass air flow (usually refers to MAF sensor)
MB= Mystic Blue
MPG= miles per gallon
MT= manual transmission (number with MT refers to how many gears)
MTF/MTL= Manual transmission fluid/lube.
Noob= someone just beginning without much knowledge/experience
NOS= Nitrous Oxide System
NSFW= not safe for work
NWS= not work safe
OB= Orient blue
OBC= On Board Computer
OBD= On Board Diagnostics
OBD1/2= On Board Display. OBD1 was pre-1996, OBD2 is post-1996
OBO= or best offer
OCD= Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OE= Original Equipment
OEM= Original Equipment Manufacturer
OP= Original Poster
per-facelift= car built before dates mentioned above
PO= Previous Owner
PS= Passenger's side
PSI= pounds per square inch, has to do with boost pressure on turbo/superchargers as well as other pressurized items like tires
PY= Phoenix Yellow
rep= replica/reproduction (not OEM)
RSM= Rear Shock Mount
RTAB= Rear Trailing Arm Bushings
RWD= Rear wheel drive
SC= Super Charger
SES= service engine soon
SG = Sparkling Graphite
SMG= sequential manual gearbox (aka paddle shifter)
Speedo= Speedometer
SS= stainless steel (in reference to brake lines)
SSBL= Stainless steel brake lines
SSK= short shift kit
STB= Strut tower brace/bar
Stealer/Stealership= Dealership (prices are high, hence stealer)
Step= Steptronic, (aka automatic transmission)
Tach= Tachometer
TC= turbo charger
TDC= top dead center
TiAg= Titanium Silver (Ti - Periodic symbol for Titanium, Ag- Periodic symbol for Silver)
TIS= Technical Information System
TLA= three letter acronym
TOB= Throw out bearing
Touring= BMW's name for a wagon
TPMS= Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Trq= Torque
T-stat= Thermostat
TT= twin turbo
VANOS= Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung, BMWs version of Variable Valve Timing
VCG= valve cover gasket
vert= conVERTible
VVT= Variable Valve Timing
WHP= horsepower measured at wheels, also seen as RWHP (Rear WHP). Known sometimes as True Horsepower
WOT= wide open throttle
WTB= want to buy
WTF= what the fxxx?
WTT= want to trade
YMMV= your mileage may vary
ZCP= Competition Package (available on North American M3 only since we did not receive CSL)
ZCW= Cold Weather Package (some people might put CWP but that is not the option code)
ZHP= Performance Package (available on 330 only)
ZPP= Premium Package
ZSP= Sport Package*

WOLFN8TR
05-14-2014, 07:07 AM
Nice!!

BimmerWill
05-15-2014, 08:14 AM
Shew! Good work!

sent from S4

johnrando
05-15-2014, 09:59 AM
Great work. You forgot:

rcbzv - really cool black zhp vert. Just saying. :ninja

ELCID86
07-09-2014, 10:27 AM
/ = end
3 pedal= manual transmission (clutch, brake and accelerator pedals)
AA= Active Autowerkes
ABS= Antilock Braking System
ACS= AC Schnitzer
AE= angel eyes
AFR= air to fuel ratio
A-pillar= windshield pillar
ASC= Automatic Stability Control
AT= automatic transmission
ATF= Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF= automatic transmission fluid
AW= Alpine White
AWD= All wheel drive
BBK= Big Brake Kit
BBS= Baumgartner, Brand, Schiltach
BHP= Brake Horsepower, measured at crankshaft
BMW= Bayerische Motoren Werke
BOW= bulb out warning
B-pillar= pillar behind front seats
BSM=*Black*Sapphire*Metallic
CAB= Control Arm Bushings
Cab= Euro term for "cabriolet" or convertible, will usually see Vert because CAB are also control arm bushings
CAI= Cold Air Intake
CCV= CrankCase Ventilation pipe
CEL= Check Engine Light, see SES
CF= Carbon fiber
C-pillar= pillar before rear window
CPO= Certified Pre-Owned
CPS= Crankshaft Position Sensor
CSB= Center support bearing
CSL= Coupe Sport Leicht (coupe sport lightweight, a version of the M3)
DD= daily driver
Dead pedal= the leftmost part of the pedal area, also called the footrest
DIS= Diagnostic Information System
DIY= Do It Yourself
DME= Digital Motor Electronics
D-pillar= Rearmost pillar/support behind cargo area (follows the hatch) in Tourings
DRL= daytime running lights
DS= Driver's side
DSC= Dynamic Stability Control
DY= Dakar Yellow
Dyno= Dynamometer (for measuring horsepower and torque)
E46= BMW model code for 3-series built between 1999 and 2006
ECU= Engine Control Unit
EWS= The vehicle's electronic immobilisation system, translated to English
facelift= Coupe/vert built 2004-2006, sedan/touring built 2002-2005 (M3 never got facelift front, but did get facelift back)
FCAB= Front Control Arm Bushings
Feeler= term people use to see if theres interest in a product before they try to sell
FI= forced induction
FMIC= front mount intercooler
FML= Fxxx my life
FS= for sale
FTL= For the loss
FTLA= F..ing Three Letter Acronym
FTMFW= for the mother fxxxing win
FTW= For the win
FWIW= for what it's worth
GM(#), e.g. GM5= Vehicle's General Module, which has coding information for a number of the car's systems*
GTR= Grand Tourer Racing (version of the M3 built in 2001 w/32valve V8)
HDC= hill descent control
HID= high intensity discharge (aka xenons)
HK= Harmon Kardon
HP= indicated/theoretical Horsepower (what is possible without power loss from systems)
HPF= Horse Power Freaks
HU= Head Unit (radio)
Idiot light= Warning indicator on the instrument cluster
IDK= I don't know
IMHO= in my humble/honest opinion
IMO= in my opinion
Indy= Independent mechanic
IR= Imola Red
JB = Jet*Black
LED= Light emitting diode, a kind of light "bulb"
LKM= Light Control Module (translated to English, also called LCM)
LSB = Laguna Seca Blue
LSD= limited slip differential
MAF= Mass air flow (usually refers to MAF sensor)
MB= Mystic Blue
MPG= miles per gallon
MT= manual transmission (number with MT refers to how many gears)
MTF/MTL= Manual transmission fluid/lube.
Noob= someone just beginning without much knowledge/experience
NOS= Nitrous Oxide System
NSFW= not safe for work
NWS= not work safe
OB= Orient blue
OBC= On Board Computer
OBD= On Board Diagnostics
OBD1/2= On Board Display. OBD1 was pre-1996, OBD2 is post-1996
OBO= or best offer
OCD= Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OE= Original Equipment
OEM= Original Equipment Manufacturer
OP= Original Poster
per-facelift= car built before dates mentioned above
PO= Previous Owner
PS= Passenger's side
PSI= pounds per square inch, has to do with boost pressure on turbo/superchargers as well as other pressurized items like tires
PY= Phoenix Yellow
rep= replica/reproduction (not OEM)
RSM= Rear Shock Mount
RTAB= Rear Trailing Arm Bushings
RWD= Rear wheel drive
SC= Super Charger
SES= service engine soon
SG = Sparkling Graphite
SMG= sequential manual gearbox (aka paddle shifter)
Speedo= Speedometer
SS= stainless steel (in reference to brake lines)
SSBL= Stainless steel brake lines
SSK= short shift kit
STB= Strut tower brace/bar
Stealer/Stealership= Dealership (prices are high, hence stealer)
Step= Steptronic, (aka automatic transmission)
Tach= Tachometer
TC= turbo charger
TDC= top dead center
TiAg= Titanium Silver (Ti - Periodic symbol for Titanium, Ag- Periodic symbol for Silver)
TIS= Technical Information System
TLA= three letter acronym
TOB= Throw out bearing
Touring= BMW's name for a wagon
TPMS= Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Trq= Torque
T-stat= Thermostat
TT= twin turbo
VANOS= Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung, BMWs version of Variable Valve Timing
VCG= valve cover gasket
vert= conVERTible
VVT= Variable Valve Timing
WHP= horsepower measured at wheels, also seen as RWHP (Rear WHP). Known sometimes as True Horsepower
WOT= wide open throttle
WTB= want to buy
WTF= what the fxxx?
WTT= want to trade
YMMV= your mileage may vary
ZCP= Competition Package (available on North American M3 only since we did not receive CSL)
ZCW= Cold Weather Package (some people might put CWP but that is not the option code)
ZHP= Performance Package (available on 330 only)
ZPP= Premium Package
ZSP= Sport Package*

Smilez
07-09-2014, 10:37 AM
LOL laughing out loud. can't believe you guys missed this one.

cakM3
07-09-2014, 10:47 AM
CSL= Coupe Sport Leicht (coupe sport lightweight, the best version of the M3)


fixed

iirc = if I remember correctly

johnrando
07-09-2014, 03:20 PM
Or 'if I recall correctly'

Mike V
07-11-2014, 07:13 PM
It is an unwritten rule that SG is Sparkling Graphite? Where's the love for Silver Gray, Steel Gray, and Space Gray? :)

Avetiso
07-11-2014, 07:54 PM
It is an unwritten rule that SG is Sparkling Graphite? Where's the love for Silver Gray, Steel Gray, and Space Gray? :)
SGM is Sparkling Graphite Metallic. SG is usually Silver Gray, but is often referred to as A08. Steel Gray and Space Gray aren't ZHP colors, hence they are typed outright.