Glossary

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December 21, 2008, 11:53:14 AM

OK...I know I'm still pretty new to Foxes, and to a degree Fords in general, but I think having a glossary of these acronyms you guys use would be really helpful to people new to the game and who are just learning.

I've seen many acronyms or perhaps some sort of factory designation for a particular body style or whatever (such as S-197 for a Mustang like mine) and I have no idea what you guys are referring to. I also figure I'm not the only one. Like an SN-95 or when you are talking about parts.

I know it would be work, but it might cut down on some questions. Then again, knowing how people who have never been on a forum before have a tendency to NOT pay attention, read, and hijack threads, maybe it wouldn't be much help after all.

just a thought

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Reply #1 – December 21, 2008, 12:51:59 PM

i think thats a cool idea....but who would volenteer to do the work??? Theres quite a few acronyms for these cars....

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Reply #2 – December 21, 2008, 12:59:58 PM

Yeah, I know. It will be a pain for sure. And I really don't have a good idea as to how to go about it. The other forums I'm on either are lacking the use of the acronyms, or I already know what they are and I don't notice their use lol

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Reply #3 – January 01, 2009, 01:50:25 PM

How about we make an acronyms thread. then we could all add to it...

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Reply #4 – January 01, 2009, 02:11:56 PM

Great idea Haystack...... TPS- Throttle position sensor......just to kick things off :)

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Reply #5 – January 01, 2009, 02:20:07 PM

I got an easy one...TC=Turbo Coupe

How about XR7...what exactly does that one mean? lol

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Reply #6 – January 01, 2009, 03:32:44 PM

IAC=Idle Air Control

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Reply #7 – January 01, 2009, 04:47:53 PM

Quote from: 50tbrd88;249724

I got an easy one...TC=Turbo Coupe

How about XR7...what exactly does that one mean? lol

Well, the cougar is XR-7
Falcon is the XR6
Merkur is the XR4Ti
91-94 capri has the XR2

I have heard that in australia the XR6 is referred to as eXperimental Racing 6...

All models with the XR badge were designed by the racing divisions of there manufacturers. However, being as all of these were in the 80's-90's, I'm sure it has nothing to do with the 1967 XR-7...

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Reply #8 – January 01, 2009, 05:05:03 PM

Im guessing LS- luxury sport...

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Reply #9 – January 17, 2009, 01:29:41 PM

Quote from: 50tbrd88;249724

How about XR7...what exactly does that one mean? lol

It means 'cool' or 'the best'

EEC - Electronic Engine Control
dizzy - Distributer (not really an acronym, but what the heck)
ACT - Air Charge Temperature Sensor or signal circuit.
CANP - Canister Purge soleniod.
CFI - Central Fuel Injection
EFI - Electronic Fuel Injection
SEFI - Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection........

An acronyms thread is a great idea, but with so many, you'd probably be better off just asking in a thread, "Hey guy, what does that abbr mean?". There's no such thing as a stupid question, lol, just stupid answers :)

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Reply #10 – January 17, 2009, 01:30:49 PM

Quote from: massCougarxr7;249747

Im guessing LS- luxury sport...

That's what I've always thought.

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Reply #11 – January 17, 2009, 01:57:19 PM

Low speed

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Reply #12 – January 17, 2009, 01:58:23 PM

LOL

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Reply #13 – January 17, 2009, 02:21:18 PM

lot slow
little scary
last scotch
little screwy
little sedative
lot shameless
little skimpy
little sorcery
long spanking
last specimen
little speechless
long spoof
late stimulant
last strayed
long suckle
little surprised
lost symbol

just a few i can find:D

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Reply #14 – January 18, 2009, 10:15:34 AM

lmfao....