Acronym Decoding Thread
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Acronym Decoding Thread
Can we get an interpretation of all new and old acronyms compiled into one thread? I think we can all use a reference thread to avoid detracting from the original topic of discussion. If it's not a problem with the moderators I can edit and update acronyms as they get posted periodically.
#2
Here are several commonly used ones I am familiar with but do not know exactly what they mean.
So much for editing. I'll let the posters below take it from here, thanks for covering the bases gentlemen.
So much for editing. I'll let the posters below take it from here, thanks for covering the bases gentlemen.
Last edited by deathbyfire_110; 04-16-2012 at 11:33 AM.
#3
To get you started:
PDK - Porsche Doppelkupplung (Dual Clutch Transmission)
CPO - Certified Pre Owned
PPI - Pre Purchase Inspection
DME - Scan of engine revs.
CEL - Check Engine Light
DFI - Direct Fuel Injection
PCM - Porsche Control Module
DTRL
CU
SSK - Short Shift Kit
PDK - Porsche Doppelkupplung (Dual Clutch Transmission)
CPO - Certified Pre Owned
PPI - Pre Purchase Inspection
DME - Scan of engine revs.
CEL - Check Engine Light
DFI - Direct Fuel Injection
PCM - Porsche Control Module
DTRL
CU
SSK - Short Shift Kit
#5
ABD Automatic brake differential
ABD Automatic brake differential
ABS Anti-lock braking system
ASR Automatic slip regulation
AWS Auto weight-sensing (for air bag deployment)
DFI Direct fuel injection
DME Digital motor electronics
ECU Electronic control unit
EDC Engine drag control
HBA Hydraulic brake assist
HVAC Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
IMS Intermediate seal
KESSY Keyless entry, start and exit system
LSA Lightweight, stable, agile (sub-frame-mounted rear suspension)
LSD Limited-slip differential
MAF Mass air-flow (sensor)
MSR Engine drag-force control (seems interchangeable with EDC)
OBC On-board computer
OBD On-board diagnostics
OPC Official Porsche centre
PAS Porsche access system (/power-assisted steering)
PASM Porsche active suspension management
PCA Porsche Club of America
PCCB Porsche ceramic composite brake
PCGB Porsche Cars Great Britain (not generally used for Porsche Club GB)
PCM Porsche communication management
PCNA Porsche Cars of North America
PDAS Porsche Dynamische Allrad Steuerung/Porsche dynamic all-wheel-drive system
PDCC Porsche dynamic chassis control
PDK Porsche Doppelkupplung
POSIP Porsche side-impact protection
PSE Porsche sports exhaust
PSM Porsche stability management
PTM Porsche traction management
PTS Paint to sample/Porches travel system (luggage)
PTV Porsche torque vectoring
RMS Rear main seal
TC Traction control
TPC (or TPM) Tyre pressure control/monitoring
VTG Variable turbine geometry
VTS Vehicle tracking system
WOT Wide-open throttle
http://www.total911.com/news/porsche...from-your-asr/
ABD Automatic brake differential
ABS Anti-lock braking system
ASR Automatic slip regulation
AWS Auto weight-sensing (for air bag deployment)
DFI Direct fuel injection
DME Digital motor electronics
ECU Electronic control unit
EDC Engine drag control
HBA Hydraulic brake assist
HVAC Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
IMS Intermediate seal
KESSY Keyless entry, start and exit system
LSA Lightweight, stable, agile (sub-frame-mounted rear suspension)
LSD Limited-slip differential
MAF Mass air-flow (sensor)
MSR Engine drag-force control (seems interchangeable with EDC)
OBC On-board computer
OBD On-board diagnostics
OPC Official Porsche centre
PAS Porsche access system (/power-assisted steering)
PASM Porsche active suspension management
PCA Porsche Club of America
PCCB Porsche ceramic composite brake
PCGB Porsche Cars Great Britain (not generally used for Porsche Club GB)
PCM Porsche communication management
PCNA Porsche Cars of North America
PDAS Porsche Dynamische Allrad Steuerung/Porsche dynamic all-wheel-drive system
PDCC Porsche dynamic chassis control
PDK Porsche Doppelkupplung
POSIP Porsche side-impact protection
PSE Porsche sports exhaust
PSM Porsche stability management
PTM Porsche traction management
PTS Paint to sample/Porches travel system (luggage)
PTV Porsche torque vectoring
RMS Rear main seal
TC Traction control
TPC (or TPM) Tyre pressure control/monitoring
VTG Variable turbine geometry
VTS Vehicle tracking system
WOT Wide-open throttle
http://www.total911.com/news/porsche...from-your-asr/
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