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Forum Language/Acronyms
In order to help people new to forums (or maybe this forum inparticular) here is a list of commonly used terms:
Generic computer lingo / accronyms:
b/c = Because
BTT = Bring to the top (of active topics/new posts)
BTW = By the way
BUMP = Bring up a “forgotten post” for replies
FS = For Sale
FWIW = For What it's worth
FYI = For your information
HTH = Hope this Helps
IIRC = If I recall correctly
IMO = In my opinion
IMHO = In my humble opinion
J/K = Just kidding
JME = Just my experience
JMHO = just my honest / humble opinion
LMAO = Laughing my a$$ off
LOL = Laugh out loud
Mod = (forum) Moderator
Mod = Modification
NIB = New In Box
Pics = Pictures, photographs
PITA = Pain in the a$$
ROTFLOL = Rolling on the floor laughing out loud
ROTFLMAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my a$$ off
TIA = Thanks in advance
TTT = To the top (of active topics/new posts)
WTB = Want To Buy
WTT = Want To Trade
And my favorite
FJ –- In previous years, FJ stood for F - engine J – platform…following the same application for our 2007’s, we are actually:
GSJ-15 - A 4WD FJ Cruiser powered by the 1GR-FE engine.
GSJ-11 - A 2WD FJ Cruiser powered by the 1GR-FE engine.
Hopefully this well help read through posts. If you would like to add any to this list...please let one of the moderators (the ones with green names) know.
Edit:
Some forum-specific additions by LandCruiserSteve.
FJ Cruiser & 4x4 terminology / abbreviations / accronyms:
2H = 2-Wheel Drive / High Range
4H = 4-Wheel Drive / High Range
4L = 4-Wheel Drive / Low Range
4x2 = 2-Wheel Drive
4x4 = 4-Wheel Drive
AP = All-Pro (manufacturer of bumpers, skids, off-road accessories)
AT = Automatic Transmission (can also mean All-Terrain tire)
A-TRAC = Automatic Traction Control
BC = Black Cherry (FJ color)
BD = Black Diamond (FJ color)
BFG = B.F. Goodrich tires
CAI = Cold Air Induction
CAT = Catalytic converter
Cat-Back = Exhaust system beyond the catalytic converter
CB = Citizens Band radio
Chop = Cut / grind off
CV = Constant Velocity
DC = Dick Cepek (manufacturer of tires, wheels, etc.)
Diff = Differential
DR = Donahoe Racing (suspension manufacturer)
ECU = Electronic Control Unit
Fob = Key ring remote device (door locks, remote start)
FRS = Family Radio Service
FSM = Factory Service Manual
GMRS = General Mobile Radio Service
GPS = Global Positioning System
Hack = Do-it-yourself modification of wiring
HD = Heavy Duty
HF = High-Flow
HOE's = Slang for Donahoe suspension
IFS = Independent Front Suspension
LCA = Lower Control Arm
LCD = Liquid Crystal Display (type of picture screen)
LED = Light Emitting Diode (type of light)
LSD = Limited Slip Differential
MAF = Man-A-Fre (FJC & Land Cruiser parts/access distributor)
Mod = Modification (can also mean forum Moderator)
MPG = Miles Per Gallon
MT = Manual Transmission (can also mean Mud Tire)
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer (stock equipment)
OHV = Off-Highway Vehicle
OME = Old Man Emu (suspension manufacturer)
R/C = Remote Control
RC = Rough Country (suspension manufacturer)
Rep = Representative (can also mean reputation)
SAS = Straight Axle System (Live front axle, not IFS)
SE = Black topped FJ (2007 FJ TRD SE)
SF = Sun Fusion (FJ color)
Sliders = Rock rails
SOR = Spector Off-Road (FJC & Land Cruiser parts/access distributor)
Steelies = Steel Wheels (vs. alloy)
TC = Transfer Case
Tech = Technical (can also mean technician)
Ti = Titanium (FJ color)
Tranny = Transmission
TRD = Toyota Racing Development
TSB = Technical Service Bulletin
TT = Toyota Trail Team
UCA = Upper Control Arm
VB = Voodoo Blue (FJ color)
VSC = Vehicle Stability Control
X-case = Transfer Case
XM = One of the two popular satellite radio services
Last edited by LandCruiserSteve : 04-19-2008 at 07:16 PM.
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