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08-22-2008, 07:02 AM
I did not see a thread around with common abbreviations that we see on the forums. It might help those who are new to the EP3 world. If this is in the wrong section mods, please move it. Thanks!
If there are any that should be on here that are not on here, please let me know, and I will add them.
Note: Some of the concepts discussed here are intended to give a general understanding of the abbreviation or term. You can find much more information about the abbreviations and terms in the forums.
Chassis Codes
AP1: The 1999 - 2003 Honda S2000.
AP2: The 2004 - present Honda S2000.
DC2: The 1994 - 2001 Acura Integra GSR (Coupe)
DB8: The 1994 - 2001 Acura Integra GSR (Sedan)
DC5: The chassis code for the Acura RSX, Integra Type R.
ED7: 1988 - 1991 USDM Civic Si
EM1: The 1999-2000 Honda Civic Si chassis code
EM2: The 2001-2005 Civic Coupe chassis code.
EP3: The chassis code for the 2002-2005 Civic Si in the US, SiR in Canada, Civic Type R in the European and Japanese markets
General
CTR: Civic Type R (the name of the Civic Si in the JDM and EDM markets)
ITR (Integra Type R): The Acura RSX Type S in the Japanese market - it is marketed under the Honda name, since Acura does not exist in Japan (yet)
JDM (Japanese Domestic Market): cars sold in Japan
EDM (European Domestic Market): cars sold in Europe
UKDM (United Kingdom Domestic Market): cars sold in the United Kingdom
USDM (United States Domestic Market): cars sold in the United States
Colors
NHBP: Nighthawk Black Pearl
SSM: Satin Silver Metallic
TW: Taffeta White
VBP: Vivid Blue Pearl
Companies
AEM (Advanced Engine Management): Makes performance accessories for cars like Cold Air Intakes (CAIs), Short RAM Intakes (SRIs), and engine management modules
Homepage: http://www.aempower.com/
A'PEXi: A Japanese company that makes performance parts such as exhaust and suspension.
Homepage: http://www.apexi-usa.com/
Buddy Club (often abbreviated BC): A company that makes various racing-inspired performance parts like race headers (the BCRH), exhausts, and wheels.
Homepage: http://www.buddyclub.us/
Eibach: Manufacturer of performance suspension components
Homepage: http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/start.exe/eibach/index.html
GReddy: Another company that makes performance parts including exhaust, engine management modules, and turbo kits. GReddy is a subsidiary of Trust Company Limited, out of Japan.
Homepage: http://www.greddy.com/
Injen: Manufacturer of air intake systems (CAIs and SRIs)
Homepage: http://www.injen.com/
Jackson Racing: Manufacturer of performance accessories. Most of the time with the EP3, their name is associated with the Jackson Racing Supercharger (JRSC).
Homepage: http://www.ojengineering.com/home.htm
For superchargers: http://www.supercharger.com/
Fujita: Manufacturer of air intake systems (CAIs and SRIs)
Homepage: http://www.f5air.com/
HKS: Manufacturer of performance parts from exhaust to suspension to turbos and superchargers. HKS stands for Hasegawa Kitagawa Sigma. Hasegawa and Kitagawa are Hiroyuki Hasegawa and Goichi Kitagawa, two of the founders of the company. Sigma Automotive Company gave them a bunch of capital they needed to start up.
Homepage: http://www.hksusa.com/
Hondata: A company out of Torrance, California that modifies Honda ECUs, including the one in the EP3. Manufacturer of the popular Kpro Programmable ECU.
Homepage: http://www.hondata.com/
Magnaflow: Manufacturers of performance exhaust systems
Homepage: http://www.magnaflow.com/
Megan Racing: Manufacturer of various performance parts from suspension to exhaust to engine parts.
Homepage: http://www.meganracing.com/
Mugen: A Japanese company known for specializing in tuning Honda engines as well as its line of performance and exterior parts. The name means "unlimited."
Homepage: http://www.mugen-power.com/top.html (in Japanese) (http://www.mugen-power.com/top.html)
NOPI (Number One Parts, Incorporated): A parts distributor out of Georgia.
Homepage: http://www.nopionline.com/nopistore/index.cfm
RevHard: A company that makes turbochargers for Hondas and Acuras
Homepage: http://www.revhard.com/index.php?c=turbo
Skunk2: A manufacturer of performance engine parts (like camshafts) and suspension parts (coilovers and camber kits).
Homepage: http://www.skunk2.com/
Tenabe: A Japanese company that makes suspension and exhaust performance parts.
Homepage: http://www.tanabe-usa.com/
Spoon Sports: A Japanese company specializing in tuning Honda motors and producing performance parts for Honda cars.
Homepage: http://www.spoon.jp/
Tein (Stands for Technical Innovation): A manufacturer of performance suspension parts.
Homepage: http://www.tein.com/
Engine
Axle back: The portion of the exhaust system at the very end (just the muffler). Since it is attached somewhere near the rear axle, it is called the axle back.
BCRH (Buddy Club Race Header): A race header manufactured by Buddy Club (see Buddy Club and Race Header)
CAI (Cold Air Intake): Used to increase the amount of cold air coming into the engine. This can bring moderate gains in horsepower because more oxygen is made available to the engine (cooler air is more dense than warmer air, and thus, can contain more oxygen).
CARB (California Air Resources Board): An agency in California that regulates air pollution. Many parts have a CARB number certifying that they meet regulations. Parts without this CARB number can get the driver a ticket, depending on the cop.
Cat (Catalytic Converter): Reduces the amount of emissions from a car.
Catback: The portion of the exhaust system from the outlet of the catalytic converter to the end.
CEL (Check Engine Light): When the car's computer encounters a problem, it turns the check engine light on to notify the driver there is a problem. The problem is represented by a code that is read by a OBDII code reader.
ECU (Engine Control Unit) / ECM (Engine Control Module) / PCM (Powertrain Control Module): The computer that controls the functions of the car from ignition timing to cylinder management and much more.
IAC (Idle Air Control Valve): Controls engine idle speed by manipulating the amount of air going into the throttle body. The IAC controls how much air is bypassed around the throttle valve: too low of an idle speed, the more air is bypassed around the throttle valve. Too high of an idle speed, and the IAC bypasses less air around the throttle valve.
JRRH (Jackson Racing Race Header): See Race Header and Jackson Racing
Knock / Knocking: If some gas ignites at the wrong time (not during the optimal time in the combustion cycle), this can cause knocking, where the explosion of the gas causes a shock wave that resonates in the chamber.
Kpro: An enhancement to the car's computer by Hondata that gives the user much more control over various functions of engine management.
Limp Mode: A function of the ECU that prevents the engine from going past 4,000 RPM. This is to prevent additional damage to the engine. Some CELs can trigger limp mode.
MAF Sensor (Mass Air Flow Sensor): Senses the amount of air flowing into the engine so that the car's computer can make any corrections that it needs to.
MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor): Provides information on the pressure of the intake manifold, which helps determine air flow rate, which the computer can use to regulate fuel flow. The MAP sensor takes into account the ambient air pressure, which is where the absolute part comes from.
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light): See CEL
N/A (Naturally Aspirated): This means that the car does not have performance parts like a turbocharger or supercharger installed.
OBDII (On-Board Diagnostics, Version 2): A standard used by car makers to allow users and technicians to interface with a car's computer.
RH (Race Header): An exhaust header that allows exhaust to leave the engine more easily.
SRI (Short Ram Intake): Increases air volume into the engine, but uses a shorter pipe than a CAI.
TB (Throttle Body): Part of the engine that controls the amount of air going into the engine (controlled by the accelerator pedal)
TPS (Throttle Position Sensor): Monitors the position of the throttle
VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control): Electronically controlled valve timing that can increase engine efficiency.
WOT (Wide Open Throttle): When the throttle is open all the way, allowing the maximum amount of gas and air to flow in. Usually happens when you floor it!
Boost
BOV (Blow Off Valve): Releases pressure into the air in a turbo system. This helps keep the system stabilized and reduce engine wear.
FMIC (Front Mounted Intercooler): Helps keep a turbo or supercharger cool by removing heat. Front mounting means the intercooler is mounted in line with the radiator, near the front bumper.
JRSC-R (Jackson Racing SuperCharger, Race Kit): An upgraded version of the JRSC Street Kit that allows for more boost.
JRSC-S (Jackson Racing SuperCharger, Street Kit): The basic supercharger kit produced by Jackson Racing.
Revhard kit: A turbo kit manufactured by RevHard (see RevHard under companies).
Running X pounds of boost / psi: Running a certain amount of boost means that the car is producing that much pressure constantly as measured by the MAP sensor. This usually happens at a certain RPM or in a certain gear.
Stages (of Turbo): There are three stages of turbo upgrades you can make to your car.
Stage 1: Basic upgrades, like exhaust, small turbo, intake, other basic bolt ons
Stage 2: Builds on Stage 1, and includes a bigger turbo
Stage 3: Builds on Stage 2 with an even larger turbo, more custom parts
Supercharger: Compresses air going into the engine so that more air can go in at a given time, which means more fuel can be burned, and power output is greater. Usually driven by a pulley attached to the drive belt.
Turbo: Compresses air going into the engine, similar to a supercharger, but is powered by a turbine driven by the car's exhaust gases.
Wastegate: A valve that diverts exhaust gases away from the turbine in a turbo system. This stabilizes boost pressure and protects the engine / turbo.
Interior / Exterior
CF (Carbon Fiber): A strong, lightweight material made of carbon often bonded with plastic. It can be used for hoods, wings, or just about any other part of the body of a car.
HFP (Honda Factory Performance): A line of exterior parts made by Honda that make the car look more aggressive. The HFP line up includes side skirts, spoilers, wheels, among other parts.
HID (High Intensity Discharge) Light: A type of light that outputs more light than a standard florescent or incandescent light.
Suspension
Camber: The angle between the vertical axis of the wheel and the vertical axis of the car (when you look at the car straight on - from the back or front). Camber affects the handling properties of the car.
Coilover: Short for "coil over strut": Usually used to lower a car to improve handling. In theory, lowering a car lowers its center of gravity, giving it the ability to handle better.
Control Arm: Connects the steering knuckles to the chassis (or sub frame)
ESMM (Energy Suspension Motor Mounts): Motor mounts dampen the amount that an engine flexes (and pulls up on the suspension) when accelerating.
LCA (Lower Control Arm): See Control Arm
Negative Camber: Bottom of the wheel is further away from the axle than the top of the wheel.
Positive Camber: Top of the wheel is further away from the axle than the bottom of the wheel.
Sway Bar: Increases the suspension's roll stiffness to resist body roll. The bar connects left and right wheels (in either the front or the back) with a spring.
Systems on the Car
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System): During an emergency stop, ABS assists the driver in stopping by pumping the brakes many times per second. This prevents the wheels from locking up which allows the driver steer around trouble.
EPS (Electronic Power Steering): The power steering in the EP3 is controlled by an electric motor, and not a hydraulic motor as in many other cars.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System): All of the safety measures intended to keep passengers safe during a collision: airbags, seat belts, all of that good stuff.
Transmission
BCSS (Buddy Club Short Shifter): A Short Shifter (see below) made by Buddy Club
LSD (Limited Slip Differential): A limited slip differential reduces the tendency of the car to send all power to a wheel that slips by sending some power to the wheel that is not slipping. This is the case for two wheel drive cars, like the front wheel drive EP3.
SS (Short Shifter): A shifter that is made to reduce the distance the driver's hand needs to travel to engage a gear.
Non-Car Related Stuff
BTW: By The Way
FTL: For The Loss
FTW: For The Win
IIRC: If I Remember / Recall Correctly
IMO: In My Opinion
IMHO: In My Honest / Humble Opinion
LOL: Laughing Out Loud
LMAO: Laughing My Ass Off
LMFAO: Laughing My F***ing Ass Off
QFT: Quoted For Truth
If there are any that should be on here that are not on here, please let me know, and I will add them.
Note: Some of the concepts discussed here are intended to give a general understanding of the abbreviation or term. You can find much more information about the abbreviations and terms in the forums.
Chassis Codes
AP1: The 1999 - 2003 Honda S2000.
AP2: The 2004 - present Honda S2000.
DC2: The 1994 - 2001 Acura Integra GSR (Coupe)
DB8: The 1994 - 2001 Acura Integra GSR (Sedan)
DC5: The chassis code for the Acura RSX, Integra Type R.
ED7: 1988 - 1991 USDM Civic Si
EM1: The 1999-2000 Honda Civic Si chassis code
EM2: The 2001-2005 Civic Coupe chassis code.
EP3: The chassis code for the 2002-2005 Civic Si in the US, SiR in Canada, Civic Type R in the European and Japanese markets
General
CTR: Civic Type R (the name of the Civic Si in the JDM and EDM markets)
ITR (Integra Type R): The Acura RSX Type S in the Japanese market - it is marketed under the Honda name, since Acura does not exist in Japan (yet)
JDM (Japanese Domestic Market): cars sold in Japan
EDM (European Domestic Market): cars sold in Europe
UKDM (United Kingdom Domestic Market): cars sold in the United Kingdom
USDM (United States Domestic Market): cars sold in the United States
Colors
NHBP: Nighthawk Black Pearl
SSM: Satin Silver Metallic
TW: Taffeta White
VBP: Vivid Blue Pearl
Companies
AEM (Advanced Engine Management): Makes performance accessories for cars like Cold Air Intakes (CAIs), Short RAM Intakes (SRIs), and engine management modules
Homepage: http://www.aempower.com/
A'PEXi: A Japanese company that makes performance parts such as exhaust and suspension.
Homepage: http://www.apexi-usa.com/
Buddy Club (often abbreviated BC): A company that makes various racing-inspired performance parts like race headers (the BCRH), exhausts, and wheels.
Homepage: http://www.buddyclub.us/
Eibach: Manufacturer of performance suspension components
Homepage: http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/start.exe/eibach/index.html
GReddy: Another company that makes performance parts including exhaust, engine management modules, and turbo kits. GReddy is a subsidiary of Trust Company Limited, out of Japan.
Homepage: http://www.greddy.com/
Injen: Manufacturer of air intake systems (CAIs and SRIs)
Homepage: http://www.injen.com/
Jackson Racing: Manufacturer of performance accessories. Most of the time with the EP3, their name is associated with the Jackson Racing Supercharger (JRSC).
Homepage: http://www.ojengineering.com/home.htm
For superchargers: http://www.supercharger.com/
Fujita: Manufacturer of air intake systems (CAIs and SRIs)
Homepage: http://www.f5air.com/
HKS: Manufacturer of performance parts from exhaust to suspension to turbos and superchargers. HKS stands for Hasegawa Kitagawa Sigma. Hasegawa and Kitagawa are Hiroyuki Hasegawa and Goichi Kitagawa, two of the founders of the company. Sigma Automotive Company gave them a bunch of capital they needed to start up.
Homepage: http://www.hksusa.com/
Hondata: A company out of Torrance, California that modifies Honda ECUs, including the one in the EP3. Manufacturer of the popular Kpro Programmable ECU.
Homepage: http://www.hondata.com/
Magnaflow: Manufacturers of performance exhaust systems
Homepage: http://www.magnaflow.com/
Megan Racing: Manufacturer of various performance parts from suspension to exhaust to engine parts.
Homepage: http://www.meganracing.com/
Mugen: A Japanese company known for specializing in tuning Honda engines as well as its line of performance and exterior parts. The name means "unlimited."
Homepage: http://www.mugen-power.com/top.html (in Japanese) (http://www.mugen-power.com/top.html)
NOPI (Number One Parts, Incorporated): A parts distributor out of Georgia.
Homepage: http://www.nopionline.com/nopistore/index.cfm
RevHard: A company that makes turbochargers for Hondas and Acuras
Homepage: http://www.revhard.com/index.php?c=turbo
Skunk2: A manufacturer of performance engine parts (like camshafts) and suspension parts (coilovers and camber kits).
Homepage: http://www.skunk2.com/
Tenabe: A Japanese company that makes suspension and exhaust performance parts.
Homepage: http://www.tanabe-usa.com/
Spoon Sports: A Japanese company specializing in tuning Honda motors and producing performance parts for Honda cars.
Homepage: http://www.spoon.jp/
Tein (Stands for Technical Innovation): A manufacturer of performance suspension parts.
Homepage: http://www.tein.com/
Engine
Axle back: The portion of the exhaust system at the very end (just the muffler). Since it is attached somewhere near the rear axle, it is called the axle back.
BCRH (Buddy Club Race Header): A race header manufactured by Buddy Club (see Buddy Club and Race Header)
CAI (Cold Air Intake): Used to increase the amount of cold air coming into the engine. This can bring moderate gains in horsepower because more oxygen is made available to the engine (cooler air is more dense than warmer air, and thus, can contain more oxygen).
CARB (California Air Resources Board): An agency in California that regulates air pollution. Many parts have a CARB number certifying that they meet regulations. Parts without this CARB number can get the driver a ticket, depending on the cop.
Cat (Catalytic Converter): Reduces the amount of emissions from a car.
Catback: The portion of the exhaust system from the outlet of the catalytic converter to the end.
CEL (Check Engine Light): When the car's computer encounters a problem, it turns the check engine light on to notify the driver there is a problem. The problem is represented by a code that is read by a OBDII code reader.
ECU (Engine Control Unit) / ECM (Engine Control Module) / PCM (Powertrain Control Module): The computer that controls the functions of the car from ignition timing to cylinder management and much more.
IAC (Idle Air Control Valve): Controls engine idle speed by manipulating the amount of air going into the throttle body. The IAC controls how much air is bypassed around the throttle valve: too low of an idle speed, the more air is bypassed around the throttle valve. Too high of an idle speed, and the IAC bypasses less air around the throttle valve.
JRRH (Jackson Racing Race Header): See Race Header and Jackson Racing
Knock / Knocking: If some gas ignites at the wrong time (not during the optimal time in the combustion cycle), this can cause knocking, where the explosion of the gas causes a shock wave that resonates in the chamber.
Kpro: An enhancement to the car's computer by Hondata that gives the user much more control over various functions of engine management.
Limp Mode: A function of the ECU that prevents the engine from going past 4,000 RPM. This is to prevent additional damage to the engine. Some CELs can trigger limp mode.
MAF Sensor (Mass Air Flow Sensor): Senses the amount of air flowing into the engine so that the car's computer can make any corrections that it needs to.
MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor): Provides information on the pressure of the intake manifold, which helps determine air flow rate, which the computer can use to regulate fuel flow. The MAP sensor takes into account the ambient air pressure, which is where the absolute part comes from.
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light): See CEL
N/A (Naturally Aspirated): This means that the car does not have performance parts like a turbocharger or supercharger installed.
OBDII (On-Board Diagnostics, Version 2): A standard used by car makers to allow users and technicians to interface with a car's computer.
RH (Race Header): An exhaust header that allows exhaust to leave the engine more easily.
SRI (Short Ram Intake): Increases air volume into the engine, but uses a shorter pipe than a CAI.
TB (Throttle Body): Part of the engine that controls the amount of air going into the engine (controlled by the accelerator pedal)
TPS (Throttle Position Sensor): Monitors the position of the throttle
VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control): Electronically controlled valve timing that can increase engine efficiency.
WOT (Wide Open Throttle): When the throttle is open all the way, allowing the maximum amount of gas and air to flow in. Usually happens when you floor it!
Boost
BOV (Blow Off Valve): Releases pressure into the air in a turbo system. This helps keep the system stabilized and reduce engine wear.
FMIC (Front Mounted Intercooler): Helps keep a turbo or supercharger cool by removing heat. Front mounting means the intercooler is mounted in line with the radiator, near the front bumper.
JRSC-R (Jackson Racing SuperCharger, Race Kit): An upgraded version of the JRSC Street Kit that allows for more boost.
JRSC-S (Jackson Racing SuperCharger, Street Kit): The basic supercharger kit produced by Jackson Racing.
Revhard kit: A turbo kit manufactured by RevHard (see RevHard under companies).
Running X pounds of boost / psi: Running a certain amount of boost means that the car is producing that much pressure constantly as measured by the MAP sensor. This usually happens at a certain RPM or in a certain gear.
Stages (of Turbo): There are three stages of turbo upgrades you can make to your car.
Stage 1: Basic upgrades, like exhaust, small turbo, intake, other basic bolt ons
Stage 2: Builds on Stage 1, and includes a bigger turbo
Stage 3: Builds on Stage 2 with an even larger turbo, more custom parts
Supercharger: Compresses air going into the engine so that more air can go in at a given time, which means more fuel can be burned, and power output is greater. Usually driven by a pulley attached to the drive belt.
Turbo: Compresses air going into the engine, similar to a supercharger, but is powered by a turbine driven by the car's exhaust gases.
Wastegate: A valve that diverts exhaust gases away from the turbine in a turbo system. This stabilizes boost pressure and protects the engine / turbo.
Interior / Exterior
CF (Carbon Fiber): A strong, lightweight material made of carbon often bonded with plastic. It can be used for hoods, wings, or just about any other part of the body of a car.
HFP (Honda Factory Performance): A line of exterior parts made by Honda that make the car look more aggressive. The HFP line up includes side skirts, spoilers, wheels, among other parts.
HID (High Intensity Discharge) Light: A type of light that outputs more light than a standard florescent or incandescent light.
Suspension
Camber: The angle between the vertical axis of the wheel and the vertical axis of the car (when you look at the car straight on - from the back or front). Camber affects the handling properties of the car.
Coilover: Short for "coil over strut": Usually used to lower a car to improve handling. In theory, lowering a car lowers its center of gravity, giving it the ability to handle better.
Control Arm: Connects the steering knuckles to the chassis (or sub frame)
ESMM (Energy Suspension Motor Mounts): Motor mounts dampen the amount that an engine flexes (and pulls up on the suspension) when accelerating.
LCA (Lower Control Arm): See Control Arm
Negative Camber: Bottom of the wheel is further away from the axle than the top of the wheel.
Positive Camber: Top of the wheel is further away from the axle than the bottom of the wheel.
Sway Bar: Increases the suspension's roll stiffness to resist body roll. The bar connects left and right wheels (in either the front or the back) with a spring.
Systems on the Car
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System): During an emergency stop, ABS assists the driver in stopping by pumping the brakes many times per second. This prevents the wheels from locking up which allows the driver steer around trouble.
EPS (Electronic Power Steering): The power steering in the EP3 is controlled by an electric motor, and not a hydraulic motor as in many other cars.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System): All of the safety measures intended to keep passengers safe during a collision: airbags, seat belts, all of that good stuff.
Transmission
BCSS (Buddy Club Short Shifter): A Short Shifter (see below) made by Buddy Club
LSD (Limited Slip Differential): A limited slip differential reduces the tendency of the car to send all power to a wheel that slips by sending some power to the wheel that is not slipping. This is the case for two wheel drive cars, like the front wheel drive EP3.
SS (Short Shifter): A shifter that is made to reduce the distance the driver's hand needs to travel to engage a gear.
Non-Car Related Stuff
BTW: By The Way
FTL: For The Loss
FTW: For The Win
IIRC: If I Remember / Recall Correctly
IMO: In My Opinion
IMHO: In My Honest / Humble Opinion
LOL: Laughing Out Loud
LMAO: Laughing My Ass Off
LMFAO: Laughing My F***ing Ass Off
QFT: Quoted For Truth