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Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
- Grizzly9
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Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
Ok peoples. ( Newbies) How many of you know your Aux-in from your Retro-fit? Your Stubbies from your Sticky threads?
Can you see where this is going? Well as a Newbie to Z4's I've had a lovely time trying to find out what half of this stuff meant when researching etc. Some may also find it 'interesting' or 'challenging' when they have done the same. However............
Wouldn't it be helpful if there was a thread/folder/tutorial that helped us along the way in these matters of slang, acronyms and techno-babble?
Someone is going to tell me there is one already and I'm being a thicko.
(I remember when Televisions came with 'legs' so you'll have to excuse me, I am getting on a bit.)
Can you see where this is going? Well as a Newbie to Z4's I've had a lovely time trying to find out what half of this stuff meant when researching etc. Some may also find it 'interesting' or 'challenging' when they have done the same. However............
Wouldn't it be helpful if there was a thread/folder/tutorial that helped us along the way in these matters of slang, acronyms and techno-babble?
Someone is going to tell me there is one already and I'm being a thicko.
(I remember when Televisions came with 'legs' so you'll have to excuse me, I am getting on a bit.)
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
Yeah, I went for quite a while thinking a stubby was a short shift gear stick (knob)
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
I did a thread some time back about abbreviations
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
Grizzly9 - why don't you start collecting a few in your post (edit it) and the mods might make it sticky if it looks useful?
It was pretty confusing for me too. If you google "flimper spec" it just comes back here.
It was pretty confusing for me too. If you google "flimper spec" it just comes back here.
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
You would miss out on all the fun of learning if it was all there to read in one session
Plus when you have earned the knowledge you can feel special
Ive had mine almost a year & haven't got a clue what a "intravee" is , i don't think i need one though as i'm more than happy with my Z as it is
Good point though mr Grizzly
Plus when you have earned the knowledge you can feel special
Ive had mine almost a year & haven't got a clue what a "intravee" is , i don't think i need one though as i'm more than happy with my Z as it is
Good point though mr Grizzly
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
Well Mt PT, good idea, but I've just gone to Taz's previous posts and it's like an Aladdins cave in there full of useful stuff. Also agree with what Wilksy says, but will do some more delving over time and may post stuff that has'nt been covered if that's possible.
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
Yeah.... this oneTaz x wrote:I did a thread some time back about abbreviations
Quite a good list, worth a read
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
But missing vital ones such as "flimper spec"
Current:
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911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
Took me ages to suss out SWMBO
I use it in conversation, SWMBO hasn't got a clue
I use it in conversation, SWMBO hasn't got a clue
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
I do like BOBFOC to describe a certain type of Lady.
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
Also, Alpina owners referring to their cars by number - massively confusing if you are new.
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
BEAT ME TO ITpvr wrote:But missing vital ones such as "flimper spec"
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
I was wrong about no "flimper spec" google hits apart from this forum. Look at this: http://www.knowyourmobile.com/products/ ... unches-ios
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
BrilliantMrPT wrote:I was wrong about no "flimper spec" google hits apart from this forum. Look at this: http://www.knowyourmobile.com/products/ ... unches-ios
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Re: Z4/forum terminology and slang for Newbies
I actually assumed GLWTS was a derisory comment about an advertisers price and chances of selling "good luck with that son"
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