[Shane23]

Searched and Really Didnt find anything like this (if there is then i'll just delete it), so... im going for my first Sticky, Ever saw something in a post and had no idea "WTH" they we're talking about.. Well Here's your Guide.

Here are some i've used on my other forum, if anyone feels theres a different definition or wants to add more simply reply and i'll add it to the list.. I noticed a few from browsing the forums and put what i think the definition is, please correct me if i'm wrong..

?? = Definition Unknown
* = Dual Definition / Definition Unconfirmed

• + = To Agree / Or Say Me Too (for example +1) : Value is changed to reflect severity of agreement
  
• 6MT = 6 Speed Manual Transmission
  
• AFAIK = As Far As I Know
  
• AR = After market Rims
  
• ATX/AT = Automatic Transmission
  
• Axle-back = Exhaust from rear axle
  
• AW = Alpine White / All White*
  
• AWD = All Wheel Drive
  
• BOV = A turbo engines blow off valve
  
• Bump = Brings post to top
  
• BMW = Bayerische Motoren Werke (in German), Or Bavarian Motor Works (in English)
  
• BPV = ByPass Valve
  
• BSF or B/S = Buy/Sell Forums
  
• BTW = By the way
  
• Cat back = An exhaust system that starts at the catalytic converter.
  
• CAI = Cold Air Intake
  
• CCC = Combustion Chamber Cleaner / Pre-HDD Based NAV HU *
  
• CEL = Check Engine Light
  
• CF = Carbon Fiber
  
• CR = Coral Red
  
• CIC = HDD Based NAV HU*
  
• CPO = Certified Pre-Owned
  
• DCI = Dual Cone Intake
  
• DDE = Daylight Demon Eyes (Halos, Angel Eyes, etc)
  
• DEF = Diesel Exhaust Fluid
  
• DPF = Diesel Particulate Filter
  
• DINAN = Aftermarket Tuning Company
  
• CD = Cross Drilled Rotors
  
• CRP = Commonly Reported Problem
  
• CSC = Centrifugal Supercharger
  
• CTS = Coolant Temp Sensor
  
• DIY = Do It Yourself
  
• DYI = Do Yourself Install
  
• ECU = Engine Control Unit
  
• EGR = Exhaust gas recirculation
  
• EGT = Exhaust gas Temp
  
• EMS = Engine Management System
  
• FMIC = Front Mount InterCooler
  
• FOB = Keyless Entry Remote Control
  
• FP = Fuel Power additive
  
• FS = For Sale
  
• FSM = Factory Service Manual
  
• FT = For Trade
  
• FTL = For the Loss
  
• FTW = For The Win
  
• FWD = Front Wheel Drive
  
• FWIW = For What its Worth
  
• GB = Group Buy
  
• GLWS = Good Luck With Sale
  
• HID = High Intensity Discharge light
  
• HPFP = High Pressure Fuel Pump
  
• HU = Head Unit
  
• IAT/AIT = Intake Air Temperature
  
• IBTL = In Before The Lock
  
• I.C.E. = In Car Electronics/Entertainment
  
• IIRC = If I Recall Correctly
  
• IME = In My Experience
  
• IMO = In my opinion
  
• IRS = Independent rear suspension
  
• JDM = Japan Domestic Market
  
• JK = Joke or joking / Just Kidding *
  
• LBT = Leanest (AFR) for Best Torque - SAE engine calibration
  
• LCI = Life Cycle Impulse
  
• LED = Light-Emitting Diode
  
• LHD = Left Hand Drive
  
• LMAO = Laugh My A$$ Off
  
• LOC = Line Output Converter
  
• LOL = Laugh Out Loud
  
• LPFP = Low Pressure Fuel Pump
  
• LSD = Limited Slip Differential
  
• MAF = Hot Wire Airflow Sensor / Mass Airflow Sensor
  
• MBT = Minimum (ignition timing) for Best Torque - SAE engine calibration
  
• MPI = Multiple port injection
  
• MTBF = Mean Time Between Failure
  
• MTX/MT = Manual Transmission
  
• NA = North American
  
• NOS = Nitrous Oxide Systems(Brand Name)
  
• NSFW = Not safe for work
  
• NX = Nitrous eXpress(Brand Name)
  
• OCC = Oil Catch Can
  
• OCI = Oil Change Interval
  
• OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer
  
• OP = Original Poster
  
• PCV = Positive crankcase ventilation
  
• PI = Performance increase
  
• PICS = Pictures
  
• PITA = Pain In The Ass
  
• PM = Personal Message
  
• PO = Previous owner
  
• POS = Piece of Sh*t
  
• PWNED = To be called out or simply made a fool of by another member of the board (owned).
  
• QFT = Quote For Truth
  
• RFT(s) = Run Flat Tires
  
• RHD = Right Hand Drive
  
• RMIC = Rear Mount Intercooler
  
• ROFL = Rolling on floor laughing
  
• RSB = Rear Sway bar
  
• R/T = Road/Track
  
• RTFM = Read the Freaking Manual!(Owners manual, FSM, or Instructions manual for part install)
  
• SAE = Society of Automotive Engineers
  
• SC = Super Charged
  
• SMIC = Side Mount InterCooler
  
• SOL = S&@$ outta luck
  
• SR = Stock Rims
  
• SRI = Short Ram Intake
  
• SRT = Street and Racing technology
  
• STF = Search the forum
  
• STFU = Shut the f&#^ up
  
• STS = Short Throw Shifter
  
• SWAG = Scientific Wild Ass Guess
  
• TB = Throttle Body
  
• TBD = To be determined
  
• TC = Turbo Charged
  
• TCM = Transmission Control Unit
  
• TiAg = Titanium Silver
  
• TMIC = Top Mounted InterCooler
  
• TPS = Throttle Position Sensor
  
• TPMS = Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  
• Troll(ing) = A member that intentionally lurks around looking to act like an a$$
  
• TSB = Technical Service Bulletin
  
• TT = Twin Turbo
  
• ttt = Brings post to the top (To The Top)
  
• TTUW0P = This Thread Useless Without Pics
  
• UCA/LCA = Upper control arm / Lower control arm
  
• UOA = Used Oil Analysis
  
• WGDC = Waste Gate Duty Cycle
  
• WTB = Wanted to buy
  
• WTF = What the F#@& / Why the Face? *
  
• WTT = Want to trade
  
• WOT = Wide open Throttle

Credit: ksfrogman's http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11465

• 6MT = 6-speed Manual Transmission
• AAR = Automatic Air Recirculation
• AB = Airbag
• ABS = Anti-lock braking system
• AC = Air-Conditioning
• ACC = Active Cruise Control
• ACSM = Advanced Crash Safety Module
• ADAS = Advanced Driver Assistance System
• ADB-X = Automatic Differential Brake
• ADS = Engine intake air control
• ADV = Windshield wiper pressure control
• AFM = Air flow meter
• AG = Automatic Gearbox (transmission)
• AHL = Adaptive Headlights
• ALR = Automatic-locking retractors
• ARRB = Automatic Rear Roller Blind
• AS = Active Steering
• ASC = Automatic Stability Control
• AST = All Season Traction
• BMW = Bavarian Motor Works (Bayerische Motoren Werke)
• CA = Comfort Access, also Client Advisor
• CBC = Cornering Brake Control
• CCC = Car Communications Computer
• CDV = Clutch Delay Valve a.k.a "The Devil"
• CID = Central Information Display
• CIP = Coding, Individualization, Programming
• CPO = Certified Pre-Owned
• CSL = Club Sport Lightweight (Club Sport Leicht)
• DBC = Dynamic Brake Control
• DCC = Dynamic Cruise Control
• DCS = Dealer Communication System
• Double VANOS = Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung (steplessly variable intake and exhaust valve timing)
• DSC = Dynamic Stability Control
• DTC = Dynamic Traction Control
• DRL = Daytime Running Lights
• ED = European Delivery
• ELV = Electronic Steering Lock (Elektronische Lenkradverriegelung)
• FDRS = Fold Down Rear Seats
• FTM = Flat Tire Monitor
• HDC = Hill Descent Control
• HPS = Head Protection System
• HU = Head Unit
• HUD = Heads Up Display
• HWS = Headlight Washer System
• ISIS = Intelligent Safety and Information System
• LVDS = Low Voltage Differential Signaling
• LWRT - Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastics
• MFS = Multi-Function Steering Wheel
• OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer
• PCD = Performance Center Delivery
• PDC = Park Distance Control
• PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection
• PuMA = Product and Measures Management in After sales
• RDS = Radio Data System
• RFT = Run Flat Tires
• RSC = Run flat System Components
• SA = Sales Advisor or Service Advisor
• SBK = Safety Battery Terminal Clamp (???)
• SMG = Sequential Manual Gearbox
• SRS = Supplemental Restraint System
• SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (not coined by BMW)
• TMC = Traffic Message Channel
• TP = Traffic Program
• TPC = Tire Pressure Control
• TPM = Tire Pressure Monitor
• TSB = Technical Service Bulletin
• VAC = Voice Activated Control
• VDC = Vehicle Distribution Center
• VPC = Vehicle Preparation Center
• ZCP = the Competition Package (M3 Only)
• ZCW = Cold Weather Package
• ZHP = Performance Package (Available on US-Market e46 330i/Ci/Cic Only)
• ZPP = Premium Package
• ZSP = Sport Package
  
  

  Originally Posted by Evil///M

  ATR = AccessTuner Race
  BSFC = Brake Specific Fuel Consumption
  CDV = clutch delay valve
  DMTL = ???
  DSC = dynamic stability control
  DTC = diagnostic trouble code or dynamic traction control
  FRL = fuel return line
  IDC = injectors duty cycle
  LTFT = long term fuel trim
  STFT = short term fuel trim
  SES - service engine soon
  ST - single turbo
  TS - twin scroll
  PNP = plug 'n' play
  OTF = on the fly
  RPM = rotations per minute (sadly enough I'm sure there are a few out there who don't know)
  F/RSM = front/rear strut mount
  F/RCA(B) = front/rear control arms (bushings)
  VANOS = (abbr. In German Variable Nokenwellensteuerung) is the variable valve timing technology developed by BMW
  
  E85/50/30 - ethanol content %
  
  WTB/WTT/WTS - want to buy/trade/sell
  FS/FT - for sale/ trade
  
  Tuners:
  AA - active autowerke
  BMS - burger motorsport
  HPF - horsepower freaks
  PTF - pro tuning freaks
  TMS - turner motorsport
  VAC motorsport

  
  
  Color Codes:
  
• A07 = Mystic Blue
• A22 = Sparkling Graphite
• A23 = Sonora
• A34 = Arctic
• A35 = Monaco Blue
• A41 = Barrique Red
• A43 = Deep Green
• A52 = Space Gray
• 300 = Alpine White
• 354 = Titanium Silver
• 438 = Electric Red
• 475 = Black Sapphire
• 668 = Jet Black
  
  E Vehicle Codes:
  
• BMW E3 - (1968-1977) 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 "New Six" sedans
• BMW E9 - (1969-1975) 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSL "New Six" coupés
• BMW E12 - (1972-1981) 5 Series
• BMW E21 - (1975-1985) 3 Series
• BMW E23 - (1977-1986) 7 Series
• BMW E24 - (1976-1989) 6 Series
• BMW E26 - (1978-1981) M1
• BMW E28 - (1981-1988) 5 Series
• BMW E30 - (1984-1991) 3 Series
• BMW E31 - (1990-1999) 8 Series
• BMW E32 - (1986-1994) 7 Series
• BMW E34 - (1988-1995) 5 Series
• BMW E36 - (1992-1999) 3 Series/Z3 (as E36/7) (1999 model as M3 only)
• BMW E38 - (1994-2001) 7 Series
• BMW E39 - (1997-2003) 5 Series
• BMW E46 - (1999-2005) 3 Series
• BMW E52 - (2000-2004) Z8
• BMW E53 - (2000-present) X5
• BMW E60 - (2004-present) 5 Series
• BMW E63 - (2004-present) 6 Series coupe
• BMW E64 - (2004-present) 6 Series convertible
• BMW E65 - (2002-present) 7 Series short wheel base
• BMW E66 - (2002-present) 7 Series long wheel base
• BMW E70 - future X5
• BMW E83 - (2004-present) X3
• BMW E85 - (2003-present) Z4
• BMW E87 - (2004-present) 1 Series
• BMW E90 - (2006-present) 3 Series
• BMW E91 - (2006-present) 3 Series Wagon

more E vehicle codes within this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...5&page=2&pp=22

[Quasimodem]

FTL = For the "Loss"
Oh and you can add DEF = Diesel Exhaust Filter, and how can you forget LCI = Life Cycle Impulse?

[Shane23]

Originally Posted by Quasimodem

FTL = For the "Loss"
Oh and you can add DEF = Diesel Exhaust Filter, and how can you forget LCI = Life Cycle Impulse?

Lol, its a new one to me..

Added...

[atarkatchev]

AW - All white
Add that as well...

- Allan

[Shane23]

Originally Posted by atarkatchev

AW - All white
Add that as well...

- Allan

Added...

[sA x sKy]

Originally Posted by atarkatchev

AW - All white
Add that as well...

- Allan

Alpine White*

[Shane23]

Originally Posted by sA x sKy

Alpine White*

Fixed/Added..

[Blackadder]

FWIW + For whats it worth

[renaultf1]

Originally Posted by sA x sKy

Alpine White*

AW = Appliance White

[Kikken]

You may want to add a bit of text explaining what "Life Cycle Impulse" means in BMW terms, since it's not at all clear.

http://www.google.com/search?sclient...gs_rfai=&pbx=1

[Philm35]

DEF = diesel exhaust FLUID

And lets not forget our beloved RFT's ... Run Flat Tires.

[Unleash The Beast]

JK is just kidding, add IMHO= In my honest opinion

[Cuba]

TiAg these are the element names on the periodic table of elements, Ti=Titanium Ag= Silver so Titanium silver

[fdriller9]

Some things I noticed.

CCC is wrong. Not sure what it stands for but it is the pre-hard drive based NAV HU.

CIC is the hard drive based NAV.

I may still be getting the CCC and CIC mixed up. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

FWIW= For what it's worth

Dinan is a aftermarket tuning company.

MAF = Mass Airflow Sensor

This is a cool thread. Good job.

[listerone]

Originally Posted by Quasimodem

FTL = For the "Loss"
Oh and you can add DEF = Diesel Exhaust Filter, and how can you forget LCI = Life Cycle Impulse?

DEF can also stand for "diesel exhaust fluid",also known as "AdBlue".

[NiVeDh]

DCI = Dual Cone Intake
IAT = Intake Air Temperature (also AIT)

[Shane23]

Originally Posted by Blackadder

FWIW + For whats it worth

Added

Originally Posted by renaultf1

AW = Appliance White

Lol

Originally Posted by Kikken

You may want to add a bit of text explaining what "Life Cycle Impulse" means in BMW terms, since it's not at all clear.

http://www.google.com/search?sclient...gs_rfai=&pbx=1

lol, im not even clear on what it means in BMW terms..

Originally Posted by Philm35

DEF = diesel exhaust FLUID

And lets not forget our beloved RFT's ... Run Flat Tires.

Edited... Added

Originally Posted by Unleash The Beast

JK is just kidding, add IMHO= In my honest opinion

Added...

Originally Posted by Cuba

TiAg these are the element names on the periodic table of elements, Ti=Titanium Ag= Silver so Titanium silver

Lmao.. Added

Originally Posted by *********

Some things I noticed.

CCC is wrong. Not sure what it stands for but it is the pre-hard drive based NAV HU.

CIC is the hard drive based NAV.

I may still be getting the CCC and CIC mixed up. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

FWIW= For what it's worth

Dinan is a aftermarket tuning company.

MAF = Mass Airflow Sensor

This is a cool thread. Good job.

Thx Added and Edited..

Originally Posted by listerone

DEF can also stand for "diesel exhaust fluid",also known as "AdBlue".

Noted..

Originally Posted by NiVeDh

DCI = Dual Cone Intake
IAT = Intake Air Temperature (also AIT)

Added

[sbce90]

Good list - but did you really need to have BMW on there? For completeness I suppose...

[Bimmer84]

I thought WTF meant "why the face?"

For all you Modern Family lovers out there!

Oh, and
CA = Comfort Access
ED = European Delivery

[ZoomZoom]

I've been seeing people unaware of what E90,E91,E92, and E93 mean.

[hmmcolor]

Nice, about time.

CDV = Clutch Delay Valve = the Devil

[Minefield]

Taken from ksfrogman's http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11465

6MT = 6-speed Manual Transmission
AAR = Automatic Air Recirculation
AB = Airbag
ABS = Anti-lock braking system
AC = Air-Conditioning
ACC = Active Cruise Control
ACSM = Advanced Crash Safety Module
ADAS = Advanced Driver Assistance System
ADB-X = Automatic Differential Brake
ADS = Engine intake air control
ADV = Windshield wiper pressure control
AFM = Air flow meter
AG = Automatic Gearbox (transmission)
AHL = Adaptive Headlights
ALR = Automatic-locking retractors
ARRB = Automatic Rear Roller Blind
AS = Active Steering
ASC = Automatic Stability Control
AST = All Season Traction
BMW = Bavarian Motor Works (Bayerische Motoren Werke)
CA = Comfort Access, also Client Advisor
CBC = Cornering Brake Control
CCC = Car Communications Computer
CDV = Clutch Delay Valve
CID = Central Information Display
CIP = Coding, Individualization, Programming
CPO = Certified Pre-Owned
CSL = Club Sport Lightweight (Club Sport Leicht)
DBC = Dynamic Brake Control
DCC = Dynamic Cruise Control
DCS = Dealer Communication System
Double VANOS = Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung (steplessly variable intake and exhaust valve timing)
DSC = Dynamic Stability Control
DTC = Dynamic Traction Control
DRL = Daytime Running Lights
ED = European Delivery
ELV = Electronic Steering Lock (Elektronische Lenkradverriegelung)
FDRS = Fold Down Rear Seats
FTM = Flat Tire Monitor
HDC = Hill Descent Control
HPS = Head Protection System
HU = Head Unit
HUD = Heads Up Display
HWS = Headlight Washer System
ISIS = Intelligent Safety and Information System
LVDS = Low Voltage Differential Signaling
LWRT - Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastics
MFS = Multi-Function Steering Wheel
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer
PCD = Performance Center Delivery
PDC = Park Distance Control
PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection
PuMA = Product and Measures Management in After sales
RDS = Radio Data System
RFT = Run Flat Tires
RSC = Run flat System Components
SA = Sales Advisor or Service Advisor
SBK = Safety Battery Terminal Clamp (???)
SMG = Sequential Manual Gearbox
SRS = Supplemental Restraint System
SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (not coined by BMW)
TMC = Traffic Message Channel
TP = Traffic Program
TPC = Tire Pressure Control
TPM = Tire Pressure Monitor
TSB = Technical Service Bulletin
VAC = Voice Activated Control
VDC = Vehicle Distribution Center
VPC = Vehicle Preparation Center
ZCP = the Competition Package (M3 Only)
ZCW = Cold Weather Package
ZHP = Performance Package (Available on US-Market e46 330i/Ci/Cic Only)
ZPP = Premium Package
ZSP = Sport Package

Color Codes:

A07 = Mystic Blue
A22 = Sparkling Graphite
A23 = Sonora
A34 = Arctic
A35 = Monaco Blue
A41 = Barrique Red
A43 = Deep Green
A52 = Space Gray
300 = Alpine White
354 = Titanium Silver
438 = Electric Red
475 = Black Sapphire
668 = Jet Black

E Vehicle Codes:
BMW E3 - (1968-1977) 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 "New Six" sedans
BMW E9 - (1969-1975) 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSL "New Six" coupés
BMW E12 - (1972-1981) 5 Series
BMW E21 - (1975-1985) 3 Series
BMW E23 - (1977-1986) 7 Series
BMW E24 - (1976-1989) 6 Series
BMW E26 - (1978-1981) M1
BMW E28 - (1981-1988) 5 Series
BMW E30 - (1984-1991) 3 Series
BMW E31 - (1990-1999) 8 Series
BMW E32 - (1986-1994) 7 Series
BMW E34 - (1988-1995) 5 Series
BMW E36 - (1992-1999) 3 Series/Z3 (as E36/7) (1999 model as M3 only)
BMW E38 - (1994-2001) 7 Series
BMW E39 - (1997-2003) 5 Series
BMW E46 - (1999-2005) 3 Series
BMW E52 - (2000-2004) Z8
BMW E53 - (2000-present) X5
BMW E60 - (2004-present) 5 Series
BMW E63 - (2004-present) 6 Series coupe
BMW E64 - (2004-present) 6 Series convertible
BMW E65 - (2002-present) 7 Series short wheel base
BMW E66 - (2002-present) 7 Series long wheel base
BMW E70 - future X5
BMW E83 - (2004-present) X3
BMW E85 - (2003-present) Z4
BMW E87 - (2004-present) 1 Series
BMW E90 - (2006-present) 3 Series
BMW E91 - (2006-present) 3 Series Wagon

more E vehicle codes within this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...5&page=2&pp=22

[More to be posted]



I will add and edit this list as suggestions/corrections are posted.