Ga = Gauge (lower number = thicker/bigger)
GB = Group Buy
GC8 = Chassis code for Old School Impreza Coupe/Sedan
GDA = Chassis code for New Age WRX Sedan
GDB = Chassis code for New Age STi Sedan
GF8 = Chassis code for Old School Impreza Wagon
GGA = Chassis code for New Age WRX Wagon
GGB = Chassis code for New Age STi Wagon
GS = G-Stock (SCCA autocross class for stock 2.5RS)
GT = A trim level- Usually stands for "Grand Touring"
GT2 = Gran Turismo 2
GT3 = Gran Turismo 3
H-4 = Horizontally opposed four cylinder engine
HID = High Intensity Discharge ("arc headlights")
HMFIC = Head Mo Fo In Charge
HP = Abbreviation of horsepower, a measure of power equal to 550 foot pounds per second (SAE). When used outside of North America, HP usually means metric horsepower, which is approximately equal to .98632 horsepower (SAE)
HTH = Hope that helps
HP = Horsepower
HUD = Heads-up display
IAC = Idle Air Control
I/C = Intercooler
IBTL = In Before The Lock
IBTIS = In Before The Imprezidential Smackdown
IBTM = In Before The Move
ICE = In Car Electronics or In Car Entertainment
ICQ = Instant messaging chat www.icq.com
ID = Inside Diameter
IIRC = If I Remember (or Recall) Correctly
IMHO = In My Honest (or Humble) Opinion
ITC = Ignition Timing Controller
IWOC = Impreza Web Owner's Club (UK) www.iwoc.freeserve.co.uk
JDM = Japan Domestic Market. Where all the cool stuff goes.
JGTC = Japan Grand Touring Championship
JGTCC = Japan Grand Touring Car Championship
JTCC = Japanese Touring Car Championship
K&N = Brand of high-flow filter products
KB = Kartboy
KPH = Kilometers Per Hour
Kw = Abbreviation of kilowatt, a measure of power approximately equal to 1.341 SAE horsepower
LADAR = LAser Detection And Ranging
LASER = Light Amplification by Stimulated Emissions of Radiation
L33t = A computer hacker term meaning "elite" and l33tsp34k is a manner of speakikng like c0mpu74r hax0rz
LHD = Left hand drive
LIDAR = LIght Detection And Ranging
LINK = An aftermarket engine management computer.
LSD = Limited Slip Differential
LSIR = Laguna Seca International Raceway
MAF = Mass Air-Flow Sensor
MAP = Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
MAS = Mass Airflow Sensor
MBC = Manual Boost Controller
MBP = Midnight Black Pearl
McRae = Another limited edition Impreza not available in the US
MIL = Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MON = Motor Octane Number (see also RON)
MPH = Miles Per Hour
MPT = Multi-Plate Transfer (Clutch Pack) used in automatic transmission AWD Subarus
MR = Mid Engined, Rear Wheel Drive
MRT = Middleton Rally Team (Australia) www.mrtrally.com.au
MT = Manual transmission
MY = Model Year
NA = Normally aspirated (not turbo/supercharged)
NASIOC = North American Subaru Impreza Owner's Club
Nm = Abbreviation of newton-meter, a measure of torque approximately equal to .7376 foot-pounds
NOS = One of the manufacturers of Nitrous Oxide kits
NOx = Nitrogen containing compounds that form photochemical smog
NGK = Manufacturer of spark plugs

 

O2 = Oxygen (e.g., O2 Sensor)
OBD-II = On Board Diagnostics II (a computerized emission control system)
OBS = Outback Sport (Impreza trim level)
OBW = Outback Wagon
OD = Outside Diameter
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer
Offset = The distance between a wheel's mounting surface and its horizontal center
OMG = Oh My God
OT = Off Topic
P1 = A special edition model year 2000 Impreza prepared by Prodrive for the British market
PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation (valve)
PITA = Pain in the *** (or a round flatbread with a pocket inside )
PM = Private Message
Post Wh0r3 = Someone who posts nonsense to increase their post count
Pot = As in, 4-pot brakes- refers to the number of pistons in the caliper
PS = Abbreviation of Pferdestdrke, the German measure for horsepower
PSI = Pounds per square inch (a measure of air pressure)
PEBKAC = Probable Error Between Keyboard and Chair (it's your own fault)
R&D = Research and Development
RADAR = RAdio Detection And Ranging (or a character from M*A*S*H )
Rallyx = Rallycross
Rally-x = Rallycross
RB5 = A limited edition British Impreza trim named after WRC driver Richard Burns
RBP = Rally Blue Pearl (paint color)
RHD = Right hand drive
Rofl = Rolling on the floor laughing
Roflmao = Rolling on the floor laughing my *** off
RON = Research Octane Number (see also MON)
RPM = Revolution per minute
RRFPR = Rising rate fuel pressure riser
RS = Impreza trim level. Stands for "Rally Sport"
RS-T = Impreza RS with an aftermarket turbocharger
RWD = Rear Wheel Drive
RTFM = Read The F'in Manual
Rwhp = Rear Wheel Horsepower
SAE = Abbreviation of Society of Automotive Engineers, the US motor vehicle engineering standards promulgator and US counterpart to the German DIN
S-AFC = Super Air Flow Converter
S/AFC = Super Air Flow Converter
S/C = Supercharger
Saloon = The Queen's English for "sedan"
SCC = Sport Compact Car magazine
SCCA = Sports Car Club of America
Scoobnuts = Subaru Doughnuts
SEMA = Specialty Equipment Marketers Association
SIDC = Subaru Impreza Driver's Club (UK) www.sidc.co.uk
SIPP = Subaru Internet Performance Panel
Slushbox = Term of endearment for the Subaru 4EAT transmission
SOA = Subaru of America
SOC = Subaru Of Canada
SOJ = Subaru of Japan
SOHC = Single overhead camshaft engine configuration
Solo2 = SCCA Autocross racing
SoNE = Subaru Of New England
SPD = SPD Tuning Service www.spdusa.com
Speedo = Speedometer
SRP = Sedona Red Pearl
SS = Showroom Stock (SCCA road racing class)
STi = Subaru Technica International
STM = SilverThorn Metallic
STS = Street Touring - Street Tire (SCCA autocross class)
SVX = A high-end Subaru coupe, produced 1992-1997
Tach = Tachometer
TB = Throttle Body
T/C = Turbocharger
TC = Trouble Code
TC = Torque Converter
TCM = Torque Control Module
TCU = Transmission Control Unit
TDC = Top Dead Center (engine phase)
TEC-II = An engine management system manufactured by Electromotive, Inc.
TMIC = Top Mount Intercooler
TPS = Throttle Position Sensor
Trap = The terminal speed at the end of a 1/4 mile run at the drag strip
Trunkmonkey = See www.trunkmonkey.com
TSB = Technical service bulletin
TSD = Time-Speed-Distance (a type of rallying)
TT = Turbo Timer
TT = Twin-turbo
TTT = To The Top (see also, "bump")
UK300 = Special Limited Edition Prodrive Impreza WRX available only in England
UOR = Unorthodox Racing- A tuning company
UORUD = Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Pulley
UPRD = Under Pressure Reasearch and Development- A Tuning company in Southern California
USDM = US domestic market
UTFSF = Use the F'in Search Function
V1 = Valentine One, a high-end radar detector
VASCAR = Vehical Average Speed Computer and Recorder
VC = Viscous Coupling (differential)
VDC = Vehicle Dynamics Control, Subaru's brand of traction (yaw) control
VIN = Vehicle Identification Number
VIR = Virginia International Raceway
VON = Vehicle Order Number (the number assigned to your car before it is asssembled, and before it is given a VIN)
VSS = Vehicle Speed Sensor
VTD = Variable Torque Distribution 4WD
WOT = Wide open throttle
WRB = World Rally Blue (often called "real blue" )
WRC = World Rally Car, or World Rally Championship
WRX = World Rally Experimental
WTB = Want To Buy
WTF = Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (What The F---)
WTT = Want To Trade
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary (you may have a slightly different experience)
Zeroyon = Japanese reference to the 0-400m (or quartermile racing)

 

My addition:

Q: What does the "i" stand for in i-club?
A: Impreza. This board is mainly a Subaru Impreza enthusiasts' site. That is not to say that others are not welcome!

Q: Did you hear the STi is coming?
A: Yes. We have heard. Many times. Please keep your speculations to yourself until the official announcement is made.

Q: Can I be a moderator?
A: Similar to buying a Rolls: if you have to ask, the answer is no.

Q: What is nasioc? It sounds like some sort of disease...
A: Nasioc is a board similar in intention to the i-Club, but different in execution. I-club and nasioc parted ways due to this.

Q: Can I do _____ to my car even though its never been done before on a Subaru?
A: Anything can be accomplished with enough money.

Q: Is crossposting allowed?
A: Only to an extent. If one posts in a regional forum to make its members aware of another post, this is allowed. If one posts in General to make all members aware of a post elsewhere, this is not allowed. Legality will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Q: This board suxors my coxor, can I troll?
A: Feel free to troll, but you will be banished to Troll Hall and/or the Dumpster.

Q: I heard that the owner of this site is KGB. Is this true? Should I be afraid?
A: I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. You should not be afraid unless you intend to perform some form of espionage, or otherwise endanger the well-being of the members of this community.



Sean

 

That was helpfull, but my eyes hurt.

 

LoL... me too.

~v6

 

What the different member stats are?


Junior Member
Member
Senior Member

Tanx
k

I gotta do something to shake this junior member status. "Junior" and "member" together is just not good.

 

How do I post a new thread with out getting that dumb black bubble on the letter icon

 

I think I just figured it out. One word Don, and its WOW!