kb58
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 07:37 PM |
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British-to-American car-related terms
I'm writing a cookbook on my next car project and though this would be fun and informative.
The rules are simple, supply the British and American term for things commonly associated with car-building, and I'll assemble a list for the
future builders.
I'll start:
Saw-horse - trestle
C-clamp - G-clamp
Windshield - windscreen
Trunk - boot
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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Benzine
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 07:38 PM |
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American - British
Tail pipe - exhaust
Fender - bumper
Trunk - boot
Hood - bonnet
[Edited on 28/5/08 by Benzine]
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kb58
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 07:39 PM |
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Forgot this one:
Wrench - spanner
(I wouldn't mind some other fun terms. Wanker is an interesting one... though I doubt it has little to do with rotary engines!)
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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kb58
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 07:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Benzine
Tail pipe - exhaust
Fender - bumper
Wait... which one is British?! These two must cause all sorts of confusion.
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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rf900rush
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 07:46 PM |
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Trousers - Pants.
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blakep82
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 07:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kb58
quote:
Originally posted by Benzine
Tail pipe - exhaust
Fender - bumper
Wait... which one is British?! These two must cause all sorts of confusion.
i think he means fender and wing
er, gas - petrol ?
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adithorp
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 07:49 PM |
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Petrol - Gas
Wheel brace - Lug wrench
Handling - ????????????
adrian
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MartynV
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 07:58 PM |
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Wrist pin = gudgeon pin
Exhaust header = exhaust manifold
Lifter = tappet
Tire = tyre!!
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kb58
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 08:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Petrol - Gas
Wheel brace - Lug wrench
adrian
Wheel brace, didn't know that one!
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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Wadders
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 08:20 PM |
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Muffler-Silencer
Shop - Garage
Frame-Chassis
Bondo-Filler
Turn signal-indicator
Tranny-Gearbox ooh er
Fanny-Arse  Sorry couldn't resist
Al.
[Edited on 28/5/08 by Wadders]
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clairetoo
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 08:59 PM |
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Bllower - Supercharger
Headers - Manifold
Bondo - Filler
Freeway - Motorway (or maybe Interstate ? )
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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Daimo_45
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 09:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Handling - ????????????
adrian
British obviously being the handling!!!!
Also british- can tune small capacity, efficient engines to produce tons of BHP.
American-baffled how to get bhp out of small engines and therefore smash 7 litres engines in everything.
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robinj66
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 09:50 PM |
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ignition wires - plug leads
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matt.c
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 10:07 PM |
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Bike engined = V8
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 10:17 PM |
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american - british
cotter pin - split pin
faucet - tap
rubber boot - wellington boot
wellington boot - rigger boot
flashlight - torch
firewall - bulkhead
trash - rubbish
creek - stream
stick shift - manual
windscreen - windshield
oklahoma driving test - complete joke
erb - herb
celantro - coriander
blinkers - indicators
bangs - fringe (hair)
carnival - fairground
aluminum - aluminium
[Edited on 28/5/08 by liam.mccaffrey]
[Edited on 28/5/08 by liam.mccaffrey]
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Liam
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 10:54 PM |
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Common source of confusion:
US - English
Driveshaft - Propshaft
Halfshaft - Driveshaft
Liam
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skodaman
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| posted on 28/5/08 at 11:41 PM |
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Should be careful about mixing the two languages though. An American I once worked with once came out with the phrase,"Can I bum a fag?"
when all he wanted was a cigarette.
Skodaman
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Macbeast
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| posted on 29/5/08 at 05:36 AM |
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Trace of disappointment there, Skoda ??
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cossey
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| posted on 29/5/08 at 06:01 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by liam.mccaffrey
american - british
windscreen - windshield
isnt that the wrong way round?
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 29/5/08 at 06:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
Trace of disappointment there, Skoda ??
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 29/5/08 at 03:51 PM |
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it might be im so confused by it all now i can't remember.
I know i use both but my american buddies only use one and i can't remember which
quote:
Originally posted by cossey
quote:
Originally posted by liam.mccaffrey
american - british
windscreen - windshield
isnt that the wrong way round?
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skodaman
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| posted on 29/5/08 at 04:08 PM |
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"Trace of disappointment there, Skoda ??"
Shut it MacBeast that's fighting talk and we've both got better things to do. You've got a car to build and I've got a
garden gate to weld up.
Anyway why would I be disappointed? I was in Japan at the time and cigarettes are very cheap there.
Skodaman
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 29/5/08 at 04:27 PM |
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shopping cart - shopping trolley
sack - carrier bag
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