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Eddie44

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Another thread got me thinking. We have alot of folks here lately that are new to Vettes and some that are new to Forums. If you're going to post in this thread list five abbreviations that every newbie should know.

FRC = Fuel Rail Covers

DIC = Driver Information Center (readout just above the steering wheel)

TTT = to the top (moves a thread to the top of that section)

CFOT = Corvette Forum Off Topic (often shortened to just CF)

TPS = tire pressure sensor (sends tire pressure reading to the DIC)

Remember, just because you know it doesn't mean that the new folks do.

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:agree Reading forums can be like learning a new language. But it's the einsteins like Cahd that make it hilarious. :lol

And BTW....."FRC" could stand for fixed roof coupe, "TPS" could also be throttle position sensor, and "TTT" could be tremendous ta tas. ( o )( o ) :thumbs

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Rat = big block chebby

Mouse = small block chebby

Elephant = Hemi (based on the old school 426)

UJM = Universal Japanese Motorcycle (back when they were all 4 cyl, inline, crossmounted, only difference was displacement and color :)

LOL = Laughin out loud

ROFL = Rollin on floor laughin

ROFLMAO = Rollin on floor laffin my a** off

cc = copy, roger, ok, an stuff lak dat dere

Check 6 = look behind you

FUBAR = broken, sorta (polite version)

AFAIK = As far as I know

IMHO = In my humble opinion

..and last but least:

Gazebo .. a wooden thingy out in the yard with a leaky roof that vines grow on.

-Frank (some off the top of my head)

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..and last but least:

Gazebo .. a wooden thingy out in the yard with a leaky roof that vines grow on.

D oh!

BTW, D oh! = a sound Mr. Simpson makes!

And

BTW = By The Way.

Might as well add

Teh = old forum typo for the word The. (pronounced like "the" but with a little more emphasis on the Ta part)

Oh you'll figure it out!!!
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Ohhtay = OK (Buckwheat)

Yeller = Yellow

FRC = also could mean Flying Roof Club

CES = Check Enginge Soon Light

Skid = Mark

Tanya's Husband = well Tanya's Huband

Doghouse = Dwayne's crib or where some of us spend a lot of time!

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Rat = big block chebby

Mouse = small block chebby

Elephant = Hemi (based on the old school 426)

-Frank (some off the top of my head)

Poor Frank-these ones don't get used much, if ever here....All those dang C5/C6/C4 owners! but, me and the mouse appreciate the 'shout out' to the old schoolers! :thumbs

M~

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Rat = big block chebby

Mouse = small block chebby

Elephant = Hemi (based on the old school 426)

-Frank (some off the top of my head)

Poor Frank-these ones don't get used much, if ever here....All those dang C5/C6/C4 owners! but, me and the mouse appreciate the 'shout out' to the old schoolers! :thumbs

M~

I think we all have a mouse, or we wouldn't be on this puter thingie!!!

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Chebby = Chevy :D

GTO = Gran Turismo omologato

AnM = Andrew n Melissa

AnM2= Melissa stealing my first login name :D

Andrew

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FRC= Flying Roof Club. There are members whom have forgotten to lock there Targa top and went freeway driving.

Dwane aka=Desertpuppy :chris <- that is not Chris

this is -> chris.gif

cahd

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Guest UVETTYA

This thread sure went to hell fast. The subject is "CORVETTE ABBREVIATIONS" not email emoticons.

Sheesh. I can't take you guys anywhere. :huh

You're welcome Eddie. :thumbs

:D

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Hey don't forget BSM's!!!!

Body Side Moldings! One of, if not the most controversial subject re: the damn Vette body cues. lol.

What about all the colors that are abbreviated for the Corvette?

NBM = Navy Blue Metallic or Nassau Blue Metallic too! (This one is kind of confusing)

MSG = Medium Spiral Gray

SOM = Sunset ORange Metallic

LMB = Le Mans Blue

TR = Torch Red

EB = Electron Blue

and I can't think of anymore right now.... This is why I have a BLACK vette. lol.

And don't forget the saying " Triple Black" isn't a rum, vodka or bourbon, it means a black exterior, black interior and black rag top all on the same ride.

Just my .02 of Vette Knology for ya's. lol.

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NIE = no irritating electronics

CBFBSL = can't be F###### by steering lock

DHTBWWKIOBNC = Don't have to break window when keys inside brand new car

CCRWB= Carb Cars Run Without Battery

MACOOC= Mods are cheaper on old cars

MSDSU= My seats don't screw up

DHTB= Don't have a throttle body

LMFTMT= Limp Mode is from too much tennis...

These only apply to C!-C3 cars....

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This thread sure went to hell fast. The subject is "CORVETTE ABBREVIATIONS" not email emoticons.

Sheesh. I can't take you guys anywhere. :huh

You're welcome Eddie. :thumbs

:D

:bs How about "PITA" - Pain In The @ss? :devil

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Guest UVETTYA

CAGS = Computer Aggravated Gear Shifting :D

CLB = Column Lock Bypass

TC/AH = Traction Control/Active Handling

DIC = Driver Information Center

WOT = Wide Open Throttle

This thread sure went to hell fast. The subject is "CORVETTE ABBREVIATIONS" not email emoticons.

Sheesh. I can't take you guys anywhere. :huh

You're welcome Eddie. :thumbs

:D

:bs How about "PITA" - Pain In The @ss? :devil

If it's a PITA you're doing it wrong. :lol

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DHTBWWKIOBNC = Don't have to break window when keys inside brand new car

LOL now thats funny.

Here is one for you Steve

AGAPPM = Automatic Gratuity Added For Parities Of 15 People or More

:D

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Hey don't forget BSM's!!!!

Body Side Moldings! One of, if not the most controversial subject re: the damn Vette body cues. lol.

What about all the colors that are abbreviated for the Corvette?

NBM = Navy Blue Metallic or Nassau Blue Metallic too! (This one is kind of confusing)

MSG = Medium Spiral Gray

SOM = Sunset ORange Metallic

LMB = Le Mans Blue

TR = Torch Red

EB = Electron Blue

and I can't think of anymore right now.... This is why I have a BLACK vette. lol.

And don't forget the saying " Triple Black" isn't a rum, vodka or bourbon, it means a black exterior, black interior and black rag top all on the same ride.

Just my .02 of Vette Knology for ya's. lol.

Tanya!!!! What about MY?????? = Millineum Yeller! After all those dreams, how can you forget? :lol

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DHTBWWKIOBNC = Don't have to break window when keys inside brand new car

LOL now thats funny.

Here is one for you Steve

AGAPPM = Automatic Gratuity Added For Parities Of 15 People or More

:D

AGAPPM--OMFG that was funny :smilelol:smilelol

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Gee Steve, sounds like a bit of angst against the newer cars dood :)

YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary :)

-Frank (actually knows what a 'byte' is ..prefers GUI to CLI -spoiled by Amiga long ago)

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Guest Steve Mulvey

DHTBWWKIOBNC = Don't have to break window when keys inside brand new car

LOL now thats funny.

Here is one for you Steve

AGAPPM = Automatic Gratuity Added For Parities Of 15 People or More

:D

AGAPPM--OMFG that was funny :smilelol:smilelol

Know the difference between Canadians and Canoes?

Canoes have been known to tip....

IMBACBBALIHASOH + I may be a cheap B####### but at least I have a sense of humour...

:thumbs

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:)

I've been known to laugh now an then .. even smile on occasion.

Of course .. I'm also easily amused :)

-Frank

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