The word Hyper has become very popular these days when describing Import performance parts. Hyper lights, Hyper intakes, Hyper exhausts, Hyper wires, etc. What does this word mean in Japanese because most of these Hyper parts come from Japan. Does Hyper mean "exciting", "fast", "ricer", what? Just curious.

Dave

 

www.webster.com

Main Entry: hy·per
Pronunciation: 'hI-p&r
Function: adjective
Etymology: short for hyperactive
Date: 1971
1 : HIGH-STRUNG, EXCITABLE; also : highly excited
2 : extremely active

 

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anne rice?? what gives

 

So now we know... Hyper intakes are extremely active intakes. Hyper whites are extremely active whites (egg whites) and hyper wires are extremely active wires. Nice.

 

Where's the lame post sig when you need it?

 

I think it's just the japanese translation.

 

Anytime you see the word "hyper" just substitute the word "dookie"

 

so what does hypercharged mean then?

 

 

Oh, you guys didn't know? "Hyper" in Japanese means "very-cheap-quality-rice-product-that-is-designed-to-make-your-car-slower." Because those Civic's that have Hyper parts on them don't have enough traction.

 

In Japanese culture, I believe there exists an interesting link between "Hyper" aftermarket auto parts and the "Hyper" qualities of Japanese TV commercials, variety shows, cartoons, and video games. Perhaps one of us can travel to Japan to conduct research in this area. Obviously, many test drives of high-powered Japanese sports cars will be necessary.

 

HypeR = TypeR

 

 

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How about Hyper =