Hi I am in the process of producing a list of the differences between the terms we use depending on which continent we are on so if you could supply me with what you call the various parts I can begin formulating the list.
Please send in Private messages so not to clog the board up
Thanks Charly
Different Terms list USA/Europe/UK
Different Terms list USA/Europe/UK
855 T-5 RHD Blue: MBC, Custom Map based on Rica, K&N Filter, 18T Turbocharger, White/Green injectors [depends on my mood], Blue Silicone vacuum hoses
I've been sent a lot of lists now collating them into one.
Main things that are different are terms such as
USA UK
Rotor Disc
Muffler Exhaust
Header Down pipe [or cylinder head]
Gas Petrol
Shifter Gearstick
Transmission Gearbox
Windshield Windscreen
Delta link rear transverse arm
Lug nuts Wheel nuts/Bolts
Charlotte
Main things that are different are terms such as
USA UK
Rotor Disc
Muffler Exhaust
Header Down pipe [or cylinder head]
Gas Petrol
Shifter Gearstick
Transmission Gearbox
Windshield Windscreen
Delta link rear transverse arm
Lug nuts Wheel nuts/Bolts
Charlotte
855 T-5 RHD Blue: MBC, Custom Map based on Rica, K&N Filter, 18T Turbocharger, White/Green injectors [depends on my mood], Blue Silicone vacuum hoses
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Timberwolf530
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- Year and Model: 1994 850
- Location: Indiana
I think it would be better to post it, then we all can see.
Some other ones I thought of off the top of my head:
UK-- US
Spanner-- Wrench
Bonnet-- Hood
Hood-- Roof
Boot-- Trunk
Saloon-- Sedan
Estate-- Station Wagon, or just Wagon
People mover-- Mini van
Coupe'-- Coupe (spelled the same, but pronounceed differently, US does not have the "eh" sound at the end
Silencer-- Muffler
Tarmack-- Pavement (Except on airport runways, for some reason we call that Tarmack also)
Overtake-- Pass (as in going around a slower vehicle)
SatNav-- GPS
Drivers seat-- Passengers seat
I'm just going by what I hear on Top Gear, so I apologize if I got any of your terms wrong.
Some other ones I thought of off the top of my head:
UK-- US
Spanner-- Wrench
Bonnet-- Hood
Hood-- Roof
Boot-- Trunk
Saloon-- Sedan
Estate-- Station Wagon, or just Wagon
People mover-- Mini van
Coupe'-- Coupe (spelled the same, but pronounceed differently, US does not have the "eh" sound at the end
Silencer-- Muffler
Tarmack-- Pavement (Except on airport runways, for some reason we call that Tarmack also)
Overtake-- Pass (as in going around a slower vehicle)
SatNav-- GPS
Drivers seat-- Passengers seat
I'm just going by what I hear on Top Gear, so I apologize if I got any of your terms wrong.
1994 850 Wagon - My car is on it's 3rd generation in my family. "I don't look at it as doing repairs, I see it as doing a complete restoration one part at at time."