Every so often I've come across Acronyms that I didn't recognize or didn't know what they meant, so I have put together this list of Acronyms using partial lists found on the forum, and any others provided in this thread. Enjoy, and keep on max'n on.

1/4 Mile = More accurate measure of power and speed than say 0-60
1/8 Mile = 1/2 of a 1/4 mile
1/8 Mile Trap = Speed at which the car is is traveling as it passes the 1/8 mark.
60' = Sixty-Foot Time, time it takes car to go from a standstill to sixty feet, good measure of traction/torque/driver skill (to an extent).
A/F = Air / Fuel atio
ABS = Anti-lock Brake System, system that "pulses" master cylinder faster than you could ever pump the brakes with your foot.
AE = Anniversary Edition lights (with black housing)
AFC = Air Flow Converter (*NOT* A/F Controller) this adjusts the signal the MAF sends to allow for changes in fuel. Other versions can manage the changeover point of a VI (variable intake).
AT = Automatic Transmission
AutoX = Autocross. Time trial racing, usually in a large parking, airport runway, or other big expanse of pavement where the course is set up with a large number of cones to simulate a road course (but smaller)
AWD = All Wheel Drive
BAR = Pressure scale based on SI units. (Boost..etc)
BBK = Big Brake Kit
CAI = Cold Air Intake
Cat-Back = Entire exhaust upgrade from the catalytic converter, back
CCM = Cefiro Clone Mod
CE = A product (anything) from customenterprise.com (headlamps are made from glass and said to have better beam pattern and resist chipping etc)
CEL = Check Engine Light (also SES, sevice engine soon)
CF = Carbon Fiber, lightweight material used in hoods, spoilers, kits, engine dress-up, pillars, and even interior trim.
Coilovers = complete (or nearly) suspension setup that includes springs and dampers and can be adjusted in different ways depending on the model. D2 Racing Sport, JIC, KSport, Cattman, Boss Chen are all examples. Ground Controls are a sleeve type coilover (does not include damper).
CV Boot = Rubber boot surrounding above.
CV Joint = Constant Velocity Joint, the joints on an axle.
De-Badging = Removing manufacturer signs, letters, labels, etc...
DEK = refers to VQ30DE-K (kaisen for improved). VQ30 that was equipped with the variable intake manifold and slightly more aggresive exhaust cams. Emissions equipment similar to the 1999 model year 4th gen.
DR = Drag Radial, street legal tire used for drag racing.
DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code
DTM = Dallas Taillight Mod (black reflector housings in tails)
Dyno = machine that measures power that a car actually makes to the wheels
ECU = Engine Control Unit - The brains of the car. Can be upgraded via JWT or TS. The upgrade has been somewhat frowned upon since e-Manage Ultimate.
EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EGT = Exhaust Gas Temperature
ES = Energy Suspension
ET = Total time it takes to go from standstill to a 1/4 mile.
EU = Emanage Ultimate
FI = Forced Induction, eg: Turbo, Supercharged.
FM = Front Mount
FMU = Fuel Management Unit
FPR = Fuel Pressure Regulator
FSM = Factory Service Manual
FSTB = Front Strut Tower Bar
FTL = For The Lose
FTW = For The Win
FWD = Front Wheel Drive
GD = Group Deal, deal that .org members get for getting a certain amount of people to agree to buy a product.
HAB = Hacked Air Box, to drill holes in stock box to allow more flow/sound.
HAI = Hot Air Intake, draws engine bay air NOT cool air from fender.
HID = High Intensity Discharge, BRIGHT headlights
HLSD = Helical Limited-Slip Differential (torque biasing unit) removes torque from the wheel that's spinning and adds it to the wheel that has traction.
HU = Head Unit, refers to the stereo (not the speakers, just the part in the dash).
IACV = Idle Air Control Valve - Small device attached to the stock intake manifold that controls the small amount of air flow required during idle to maintain a smooth idle.
IBTL = In Before The Lock
IC = Intercooler
JDM = Japanese Domestic Marker, NOTHING on our Maximas is JDM. It is a marketing term. Stock Cefiro parts would be JDM. (eg: power folding mirrors)
KS = Knock Sensor
KS = Knock Sensor - Small device located between the intake manifold and the block. Detects when the engine predetonates to retard timing. Often a trouble item with 4th gens and is associated with loss of power and gas mileage.
LSD = Limited-Slip Differential
MAF = Mass Air Flow sensor
MEVI = Variable Intake Manifold availible on Middle East version of 4th gen.
MIL = Malfunction Indicator Light
MT = Manual Transmission
N/A = Naturally aspirated, non-boosted.
NVH = Noise, Vibration, and Harshness
OCI = Oil Change Interval (how long before you change your oil)
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer, in most cases a Nissan-made part (can also be MEETING OEM tolerances or specifications).
PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PSI = Pound-force per Square Inch, measurement of pressure (eg: boost, tire pressure)
Pull = Usaully refers to a situation of rapid accelration (eg: 4th gear DYNO pull, 40-120 HWY pull, 3rd gear pull to street tune air and fuel)
R/T = Reaction Time, time it takes from the light illuminating to the car moving.
RSB = Rear Sway Bar
RSTB = Rear Strut Tower Bar
RWD = Rear Wheel Drive
Shaving = Removing things such as door handles and key holes, typically done by using keyless entry type systems.
SRI = Short Ram Intake
SS = Stainless Steel, material used in exhaust compenents to resist rust.
STS = Short Throw Shifter
Tach = Tachometer (shows RPMs)
TB = Throttle Body
TB = Throttle Body
TC = Traction Control / Torque Converter
TCU = Transmission Control Unit - Controls when the tranny shifts and how hard. Only on AUTOMATIC cars.
Tranny Cooler = Transmission Cooler - An intelligent choice for aftermarketed automatic Maximas. A must for any automatic 3.5, FI, or NOS Maxima.
Trap = Speed at which the car passes through the 1/4 mile mark.
// 330 and 1000 feet marks are also on a time slip but often not talked about by themselves, 1/4 mile ET and trap speed are most important followed by 60' and 1/8th mile data. These provide more information about the run (traction, low-end torque, boost lag, spinning, etc).//
TSB = Technical Service Bulletin, article sent by Nissan to resolve an issue they have discovered (in the stickies).
UDP = Under-Drive Pulley, usually in smaller diameter and always less weight than the stock unit, thought to reduce rotational weight on the engine and free up power, no SOLID evidence on gains with UDP alone.
USIM = United States Intake Manifold
V1 = Stillen Supercharger Kit
V2 = Stillen Supercharger Kit that shredds belts
VI = Variable Intake
VLSD = Viscous Limited Slip Differential
VQ35DE = Stock engine in '02+ Maxima/Altima. Fits very nice in 4th gen engine bay (is actually lighter). Requires (even) more work than fitting a DE-K.
VTC = Variable Timing Control
WBO2 = Device to measure A/F Ratio
WOT = Wide Open Throttle

FORUM TALK
FAQ = Frequently asked Questions and Answers
IMO = In My Opinion
IMHO = In My Honest Opinion


SOURCES
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=501323
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...4&postcount=60
And others provided in this thread.

Thanks to everyone who took the time describe these Acronyms.

 

sweet. answered a few that i was curious about..

 

This is already posted in the FAQ's.

 

Nice, DTM is listed twice.

 

As if people read those...
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...4&postcount=60

 

Removed the DUP (duplicate ) thanks

I would think something like this should be a Sticky, and titled Acronyms. Besides, I think so far this is the most complete one. If any one else has more... please share... so it can be updated. I don't mind doing it. It's just my way of giving back to this cool community.

 

Put it in alphabetical order so it can easily referenced and you'll have a really useful tool.

 

Awwww, you took all the fun out of making people figure it out.

 

Where in Albany do you live?

I grew up in Clifton Park and worked in Crossgates for years.

Tis rare to find upstaters on the org.

 

correction:

AutoX = Autocross. Time trial racing, usually in a large parking, airport runway, or other big expanse of pavement where the course is set up with a large number of cones to simulate a road course (but smaller)

I deleted "entry-level," as that is not accurate at all. Some of the most acomplished drivers in the country on road courses/open track still do autocross all the time (and sometimes lose).

"entry-level racing" best describes 1/4 and 1/8 mile drag racing.

 

 

I can't see the acronyms they are YEL (yellow )

 

STFUFTMW!!!!!

 

need to fix your HAI lol

i guess if u want u can add SRI - Short Ram Intake; AWD; RWD; FWD; and FAQ

 

Nice job man. Finally figured out WOT...wide open throttle
might want to add IMO *in my opinion* took me a week to figure that one out. Good job tho.

 

Alphabetical: Check

In a way, you're right. But, then there's times when people get frustrated while trying to find answers fast. So, it's worth it,... 007??? no...

...

Now that's an Acronym!


chopstix2nrz - good lookn out

 

Engine Dyno- Measures power of the engine at the flywheel.

Chassis Dyno- Measures engine power at the wheels.

ECU aka ECM- Engine Control Module

 

It's very rare to find upstaters on the org especially in the Albany area. I actually have lived in Colonie all my life. I just put Albany in my profile because it's a little more known than Colonie.

 

so wat the hell is ftw...?

 

for the win.

 

Now I can say I posted in the dumbest thread ever (NICSIPITDTE).

 

I went to the University at Albany for four years. I hated that mall... too many people.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=418308
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....74#post1116874

 

Stfu & Gtfo

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...33&postcount=5

 

. .

 

where's POS and WTF?

ie: the stock rotors are a POS. and WTF, my maxima's paint sucks

 

FAQ-U!

 

IBTL

Fixed.. .

 

Everyone hates that mall...

 

It's UAlbany...

 

It's actually FA-Q

KTHXBYE

 

I was shooting in the dark there.

 

It was a good guess... UAlbany does everything wrong.

It should not even be called a University... It should be called Highschool Part II at Albany.

 

HS Pt. II w/o the JB

 

upstate... there is PM (Private Message) for the chit chat.

 

 

Sorry to interrupt this quality thread...

Now STFU.

BTW, you could have said that in a PM, you know, to keep down the chit chat.

 

Ya... you're right. I should have PM'd if anything.



Now STFU.


..

 

The only thing that was good was Fountain Day... Then my Sophmore year things got little bit roudy, and now it's just .

Yeah, it SHOULD be that, unfortunately... it wasn't. Everything I have from them is University AT Albany... what a joke. UAlbany FTL.

Although I do appreciate the education I got thanks to a select 2-3 professors in the Math department...