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Oct 27, 2021, 03:34 PM
Melting Slicks
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HTC - Hard Top Convertible (not to be confused with the removable targa top on the regular C8.
LSD - limited slip differential (mLSD for mechanical, eLSD for electronic)
RPM - revolutions per minute
MY - model year
MM - MacMulkin - the most upfront and honest corvette dealership
Z51 - option package on the C8 stingray
Z06 - new version of C8 just announced, high revving bonkers swan song for the NA V8
Z07 - option package on the Z06
NA - Naturally Aspirated (an engine with no turbo or supercharger, at least not stock, though people add things aftermarket)
CF - carbon flash, a paint color for trim pieces and wheels,, not to be confused with carbon fiber which is usually referred to by name to avoid confusion with the paint code
PPF - paint protection film, a thick plastic wrap to protect a car's paint
1LT/2LT/3LT - trim levels on the C8
LT2/LT6/etc - different Chevy engines
LSD - limited slip differential (mLSD for mechanical, eLSD for electronic)
RPM - revolutions per minute
MY - model year
MM - MacMulkin - the most upfront and honest corvette dealership
Z51 - option package on the C8 stingray
Z06 - new version of C8 just announced, high revving bonkers swan song for the NA V8
Z07 - option package on the Z06
NA - Naturally Aspirated (an engine with no turbo or supercharger, at least not stock, though people add things aftermarket)
CF - carbon flash, a paint color for trim pieces and wheels,, not to be confused with carbon fiber which is usually referred to by name to avoid confusion with the paint code
PPF - paint protection film, a thick plastic wrap to protect a car's paint
1LT/2LT/3LT - trim levels on the C8
LT2/LT6/etc - different Chevy engines
Melting Slicks
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Posts: 2,600
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From: Texas
HTC - Hard Top Convertible (not to be confused with the removable targa top on the regular C8.
LSD - limited slip differential (mLSD for mechanical, eLSD for electronic)
RPM - revolutions per minute
MY - model year
MM - MacMulkin - the most upfront and honest corvette dealership
Z51 - option package on the C8 stingray
Z06 - new version of C8 just announced, high revving bonkers swan song for the NA V8
Z07 - option package on the Z06
NA - Naturally Aspirated (an engine with no turbo or supercharger, at least not stock, though people add things aftermarket)
CF - carbon flash, a paint color for trim pieces and wheels,, not to be confused with carbon fiber which is usually referred to by name to avoid confusion with the paint code
PPF - paint protection film, a thick plastic wrap to protect a car's paint
1LT/2LT/3LT - trim levels on the C8
LT2/LT6/etc - different Chevy engines
LSD - limited slip differential (mLSD for mechanical, eLSD for electronic)
RPM - revolutions per minute
MY - model year
MM - MacMulkin - the most upfront and honest corvette dealership
Z51 - option package on the C8 stingray
Z06 - new version of C8 just announced, high revving bonkers swan song for the NA V8
Z07 - option package on the Z06
NA - Naturally Aspirated (an engine with no turbo or supercharger, at least not stock, though people add things aftermarket)
CF - carbon flash, a paint color for trim pieces and wheels,, not to be confused with carbon fiber which is usually referred to by name to avoid confusion with the paint code
PPF - paint protection film, a thick plastic wrap to protect a car's paint
1LT/2LT/3LT - trim levels on the C8
LT2/LT6/etc - different Chevy engines
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 340
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From: Galveston, Texas
Thanks, I'll add those to my list:ABS- Antilock Brake System
CEL - Check Engine Light
DCT - Dual Clutch Transmission
DIC - Driver Information Center
DLC - Data Link Connector
DMC - Drive Mode Control
DOT - Department Of Transportation
DRL - Daylight Running Lamps
DRT - Dynamic Rack Travel
DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code
DTMF - Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
EDR - Event Data Recorder
ELSD - Electronic Limited Slip Differential
EPB - Electric Parking Brake
ESC - Electronic Stability Control
ETS - Enhanced Traction System
GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating
GPS - Global Positioning System
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HSA - Hill Start Assist
HTC - Hard Top Convertible
HUD - Head Up Display
LATCH - Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
NFC - Near Field Communication
RAP - Retained Accessory Power
RCM - Rear Camera Mirror
RCTA - Rear Cross Traffic Alert
PDR - Performance Data Recorder
RDS - Radio Data System
RKE - Remote Keyless Entry
RPA - Rear Park Assist
PTM - Performance Traction Management
RVC - Rear Vision Camera/Camera
SBZA - Side Blind Zone Alert
SSID - Service Set Identifier
TCS - Traction Control System
TIN - Tire Identification Number
TPC - Tire Performance Criteria
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitor System
TPW - Target Production Week
TTY - Text Telephone User
UTQG - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
CEL - Check Engine Light
DCT - Dual Clutch Transmission
DIC - Driver Information Center
DLC - Data Link Connector
DMC - Drive Mode Control
DOT - Department Of Transportation
DRL - Daylight Running Lamps
DRT - Dynamic Rack Travel
DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code
DTMF - Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
EDR - Event Data Recorder
ELSD - Electronic Limited Slip Differential
EPB - Electric Parking Brake
ESC - Electronic Stability Control
ETS - Enhanced Traction System
GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating
GPS - Global Positioning System
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HSA - Hill Start Assist
HTC - Hard Top Convertible
HUD - Head Up Display
LATCH - Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
NFC - Near Field Communication
RAP - Retained Accessory Power
RCM - Rear Camera Mirror
RCTA - Rear Cross Traffic Alert
PDR - Performance Data Recorder
RDS - Radio Data System
RKE - Remote Keyless Entry
RPA - Rear Park Assist
PTM - Performance Traction Management
RVC - Rear Vision Camera/Camera
SBZA - Side Blind Zone Alert
SSID - Service Set Identifier
TCS - Traction Control System
TIN - Tire Identification Number
TPC - Tire Performance Criteria
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitor System
TPW - Target Production Week
TTY - Text Telephone User
UTQG - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
Burning Brakes
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From: FL & TX
BGA - Bowling Green assembly plant. The factory that builds Corvettes
TPW - Target Production Week. The week scheduled to build a car order, not always accurate.
There are also lots of acronyms for paint colors.
aw -artic white
sf- silver flare
rm- red mist
tr - torch red
ao - amplify orange
rb - rapid blue
hg - hypersonic gray
ay - accelerate yellow
cmg - ceramic matrix gray
sgm - shadow gray metallic
zb - Zeus bronze
elb - elkhart lake blue
💩 - symbol for caffeine brown
TPW - Target Production Week. The week scheduled to build a car order, not always accurate.
There are also lots of acronyms for paint colors.
aw -artic white
sf- silver flare
rm- red mist
tr - torch red
ao - amplify orange
rb - rapid blue
hg - hypersonic gray
ay - accelerate yellow
cmg - ceramic matrix gray
sgm - shadow gray metallic
zb - Zeus bronze
elb - elkhart lake blue
💩 - symbol for caffeine brown
Melting Slicks
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Posts: 2,605
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
FYI, Lori at the museum has been referring to TPW as tentative production week (basically the same, but wondering if that's the more correct word). And it's tentative (or "target") for a reason, because it's not guaranteed.
BGA - Bowling Green assembly plant. The factory that builds Corvettes
TPW - Target Production Week. The week scheduled to build a car order, not always accurate.
There are also lots of acronyms for paint colors.
aw -artic white
sf- silver flare
rm- red mist
tr - torch red
ao - amplify orange
rb - rapid blue
hg - hypersonic gray
ay - accelerate yellow
cmg - ceramic matrix gray
sgm - shadow gray metallic
zb - Zeus bronze
elb - elkhart lake blue
💩 - symbol for caffeine brown
TPW - Target Production Week. The week scheduled to build a car order, not always accurate.
There are also lots of acronyms for paint colors.
aw -artic white
sf- silver flare
rm- red mist
tr - torch red
ao - amplify orange
rb - rapid blue
hg - hypersonic gray
ay - accelerate yellow
cmg - ceramic matrix gray
sgm - shadow gray metallic
zb - Zeus bronze
elb - elkhart lake blue
💩 - symbol for caffeine brown
Last edited by PColasanto; Oct 27, 2021 at 03:51 PM.
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Racer
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Posts: 340
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From: Galveston, Texas
Acronym List Update:
Acronyms:
ABS- Antilock Brake System
CEL - Check Engine Light
CF - carbon flash
DCT - Dual Clutch Transmission
DIC - Driver Information Center
DLC - Data Link Connector
DMC - Drive Mode Control
DOT - Department Of Transportation
DRL - Daylight Running Lamps
DRT - Dynamic Rack Travel
DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code
DTMF - Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
EDR - Event Data Recorder
ELSD - Electronic Limited Slip Differential
EPB - Electric Parking Brake
ESC - Electronic Stability Control
ETS - Enhanced Traction System
GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating
GPS - Global Positioning System
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HSA - Hill Start Assist
HTC - Hard Top Convertible
HUD - Head Up Display
LATCH - Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children
LSD - Limited Slip Differential (mLSD for mechanical, eLSD for electronic)
LT2/LT6/etc - different Chevy engines
MM - MacMulkin - the most upfront and honest corvette dealership
MY - Model year
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
NA - Naturally Aspirated (an engine with no turbo or supercharger
NFC - Near Field Communication
PDR - Performance Data Recorder
PPF - paint protection film
PTM - Performance Traction Management
RAP - Retained Accessory Power
RCM - Rear Camera Mirror
RCTA - Rear Cross Traffic Alert
RDS - Radio Data System
RKE - Remote Keyless Entry
RPA - Rear Park Assist
RPM - revolutions per minute
RVC - Rear Vision Camera/Camera
SBZA - Side Blind Zone Alert
SSID - Service Set Identifier
TCS - Traction Control System
TIN - Tire Identification Number
TPC - Tire Performance Criteria
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitor System
TPW - Target Production Week
TTY - Text Telephone User
UTQG - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
Z51 - option package on the C8 stingray
Z06 - new version of C8 just announced, high revving bonkers swan song for the NA V8
Z07 - option package on the Z06
1LT/2LT/3LT - trim levels on the C8
PAINT:
AW -Artic White
AYM - Accelerate Yellow Metallic
SF- Silver Flare
RM- Red Mist
TR - Torch Red
AO - Amplify Orange
RB - Rapid Blue
HG - Hypersonic Gray
CMG - Ceramic Matrix Gray
SGM - Shadow Gray Metallic
ZB - Zeus Bronze
ELB- Elkhart Lake Blue
ABS- Antilock Brake System
CEL - Check Engine Light
CF - carbon flash
DCT - Dual Clutch Transmission
DIC - Driver Information Center
DLC - Data Link Connector
DMC - Drive Mode Control
DOT - Department Of Transportation
DRL - Daylight Running Lamps
DRT - Dynamic Rack Travel
DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code
DTMF - Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
EDR - Event Data Recorder
ELSD - Electronic Limited Slip Differential
EPB - Electric Parking Brake
ESC - Electronic Stability Control
ETS - Enhanced Traction System
GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating
GPS - Global Positioning System
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HSA - Hill Start Assist
HTC - Hard Top Convertible
HUD - Head Up Display
LATCH - Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children
LSD - Limited Slip Differential (mLSD for mechanical, eLSD for electronic)
LT2/LT6/etc - different Chevy engines
MM - MacMulkin - the most upfront and honest corvette dealership
MY - Model year
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
NA - Naturally Aspirated (an engine with no turbo or supercharger
NFC - Near Field Communication
PDR - Performance Data Recorder
PPF - paint protection film
PTM - Performance Traction Management
RAP - Retained Accessory Power
RCM - Rear Camera Mirror
RCTA - Rear Cross Traffic Alert
RDS - Radio Data System
RKE - Remote Keyless Entry
RPA - Rear Park Assist
RPM - revolutions per minute
RVC - Rear Vision Camera/Camera
SBZA - Side Blind Zone Alert
SSID - Service Set Identifier
TCS - Traction Control System
TIN - Tire Identification Number
TPC - Tire Performance Criteria
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitor System
TPW - Target Production Week
TTY - Text Telephone User
UTQG - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
Z51 - option package on the C8 stingray
Z06 - new version of C8 just announced, high revving bonkers swan song for the NA V8
Z07 - option package on the Z06
1LT/2LT/3LT - trim levels on the C8
PAINT:
AW -Artic White
AYM - Accelerate Yellow Metallic
SF- Silver Flare
RM- Red Mist
TR - Torch Red
AO - Amplify Orange
RB - Rapid Blue
HG - Hypersonic Gray
CMG - Ceramic Matrix Gray
SGM - Shadow Gray Metallic
ZB - Zeus Bronze
ELB- Elkhart Lake Blue
Le Mans Master
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From: West Burbs of Chicago IL
A few other ones, depending on how deep your translation needs go...
LOL mean Laugh Out Loud
ROFL means Rolling on floor laughing.
LMK means Let me know.
YOLO means You only live once.
FOMO means Fear of missing out.
SMH means Shaking my head.
LMFAO means Laughing my freaking *a* off.
NVM means Never mind.
IKR means I know, right.
OFC means Of course.
FWIW means For What its Worth
IMHO means In my Honest Opinion
LOL mean Laugh Out Loud
ROFL means Rolling on floor laughing.
LMK means Let me know.
YOLO means You only live once.
FOMO means Fear of missing out.
SMH means Shaking my head.
LMFAO means Laughing my freaking *a* off.
NVM means Never mind.
IKR means I know, right.
OFC means Of course.
FWIW means For What its Worth
IMHO means In my Honest Opinion
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
A correction. Ceramic Matrix Gray is properly Ceramic matrix gray metallic. CMGM
Some other acronyms:
BOHICA - Bend over here it comes again
SNAFU - Situation Normal all fouled up
FUBAR - Fouled up beyond all recognition
AFU - All fouled up
DILLIGAS - Do I look like I give a S***
And for a list of Falcon Codes check here Fighter Pilot University :: Falcon Codes
And with that I give you Falcon Code 119
Some other acronyms:
BOHICA - Bend over here it comes again
SNAFU - Situation Normal all fouled up
FUBAR - Fouled up beyond all recognition
AFU - All fouled up
DILLIGAS - Do I look like I give a S***
And for a list of Falcon Codes check here Fighter Pilot University :: Falcon Codes
And with that I give you Falcon Code 119
Le Mans Master
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A correction. Ceramic Matrix Gray is properly Ceramic matrix gray metallic. CMGM
Some other acronyms:
BOHICA - Bend over here it comes again
SNAFU - Situation Normal all fouled up
FUBAR - Fouled up beyond all recognition
AFU - All fouled up
DILLIGAS - Do I look like I give a S***
And for a list of Falcon Codes check here Fighter Pilot University :: Falcon Codes
And with that I give you Falcon Code 119
Some other acronyms:
BOHICA - Bend over here it comes again
SNAFU - Situation Normal all fouled up
FUBAR - Fouled up beyond all recognition
AFU - All fouled up
DILLIGAS - Do I look like I give a S***
And for a list of Falcon Codes check here Fighter Pilot University :: Falcon Codes
And with that I give you Falcon Code 119
Surely thought I could know yithere ( I and Y are sometimes interchangeable in the English language).
Melting Slicks
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Nope. They also build Cadillac's Blackwing 668-hp supercharged V8 there. That one's available with a manual transmission.
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Racer
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From: Galveston, Texas
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2021
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From: Galveston, Texas
All who added acronyms I say Thanks for helping.
Any more suggestions?
What is the procedure to ask for this list be made a "Stickey"?
Latest:Acronyms:
ABS- Antilock Brake System
ACS - Advanced Composite Specialties
AFM - Air Flow Meter
BG - Bowling Green
CEL - Check Engine Light
CF - Carbon Flash
CFM - Carbon Fiber Matte
DCT - Dual Clutch Transmission
DIC - Driver Information Center
DLC - Data Link Connector
DME - Dual Mode Exhaust
DMC - Drive Mode Control
DOHC - Dual Over-Head Cam
DOT - Department Of Transportation
DRL - Daylight Running Lamps
DRT - Dynamic Rack Travel
DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code
DTMF - Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
EDR - Event Data Recorder
ELSD - Electronic Limited Slip Differential
EPB - Electric Parking Brake
ESC - Electronic Stability Control
ETS - Enhanced Traction System
GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating
GPS - Global Positioning System
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HSA - Hill Start Assist
HTC - Hard Top Convertible
HUD - Head Up Display
LATCH - Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children
LSD - Limited Slip Differential (mLSD for mechanical, eLSD for electronic)
LT2/LT6/etc - different Chevy engines
MM - MacMulkin - the most upfront and honest corvette dealership
MRC - Mag Ride Contro;
MY - Model year
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
NA - Naturally Aspirated (an engine with no turbo or supercharger
NFC - Near Field Communication
PBC - Performance Build Center
PDR - Performance Data Recorder
PPF - paint protection film
PTM - Performance Traction Management
RAP - Retained Accessory Power
RCM - Rear Camera Mirror
RCTA - Rear Cross Traffic Alert
RDS - Radio Data System
RKE - Remote Keyless Entry
RPA - Rear Park Assist
RPM - revolutions per minute
RVC - Rear Vision Camera/Camera
SBZA - Side Blind Zone Alert
SSID - Service Set Identifier
TCS - Traction Control System
TIN - Tire Identification Number
TPC - Tire Performance Criteria
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitor System
TPW - Target Production Week
TSB - Technical Service Bulletin
TTY - Text Telephone User
UTQG - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
Z51 - option package on the C8 stingray
Z06 - new version of C8 just announced, high revving bonkers swan song for the NA V8
Z07 - option package on the Z06
1LT/2LT/3LT - trim levels on the C8
PAINT:
AW -Artic White
AYM - Accelerate Yellow Metallic
SF- Silver Flare
RM- Red Mist
TR - Torch Red
AO - Amplify Orange
RB - Rapid Blue
HG - Hypersonic Gray
CMG - Ceramic Matrix Gray
SGM - Shadow Gray Metallic
ZB - Zeus Bronze
ELB- Elkhart Lake Blue
Any more suggestions?
What is the procedure to ask for this list be made a "Stickey"?
Latest:Acronyms:
ABS- Antilock Brake System
ACS - Advanced Composite Specialties
AFM - Air Flow Meter
BG - Bowling Green
CEL - Check Engine Light
CF - Carbon Flash
CFM - Carbon Fiber Matte
DCT - Dual Clutch Transmission
DIC - Driver Information Center
DLC - Data Link Connector
DME - Dual Mode Exhaust
DMC - Drive Mode Control
DOHC - Dual Over-Head Cam
DOT - Department Of Transportation
DRL - Daylight Running Lamps
DRT - Dynamic Rack Travel
DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code
DTMF - Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
EDR - Event Data Recorder
ELSD - Electronic Limited Slip Differential
EPB - Electric Parking Brake
ESC - Electronic Stability Control
ETS - Enhanced Traction System
GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating
GPS - Global Positioning System
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HSA - Hill Start Assist
HTC - Hard Top Convertible
HUD - Head Up Display
LATCH - Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children
LSD - Limited Slip Differential (mLSD for mechanical, eLSD for electronic)
LT2/LT6/etc - different Chevy engines
MM - MacMulkin - the most upfront and honest corvette dealership
MRC - Mag Ride Contro;
MY - Model year
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
NA - Naturally Aspirated (an engine with no turbo or supercharger
NFC - Near Field Communication
PBC - Performance Build Center
PDR - Performance Data Recorder
PPF - paint protection film
PTM - Performance Traction Management
RAP - Retained Accessory Power
RCM - Rear Camera Mirror
RCTA - Rear Cross Traffic Alert
RDS - Radio Data System
RKE - Remote Keyless Entry
RPA - Rear Park Assist
RPM - revolutions per minute
RVC - Rear Vision Camera/Camera
SBZA - Side Blind Zone Alert
SSID - Service Set Identifier
TCS - Traction Control System
TIN - Tire Identification Number
TPC - Tire Performance Criteria
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitor System
TPW - Target Production Week
TSB - Technical Service Bulletin
TTY - Text Telephone User
UTQG - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
Z51 - option package on the C8 stingray
Z06 - new version of C8 just announced, high revving bonkers swan song for the NA V8
Z07 - option package on the Z06
1LT/2LT/3LT - trim levels on the C8
PAINT:
AW -Artic White
AYM - Accelerate Yellow Metallic
SF- Silver Flare
RM- Red Mist
TR - Torch Red
AO - Amplify Orange
RB - Rapid Blue
HG - Hypersonic Gray
CMG - Ceramic Matrix Gray
SGM - Shadow Gray Metallic
ZB - Zeus Bronze
ELB- Elkhart Lake Blue