Viewing: English car part terminology

**charger69** · 05-01-2009, 03:08 PM

ok, this might sound weird, but for non english spokers this might be something. if you don't mind could you give explanations for all car parts in english, how you call them and what they are, it'll help a lot.

**prevtec** · 05-01-2009, 03:17 PM

ok like we call a booth, what they would call a trunk, that sort of thing??

if so its good because i had difficulty trying to explain things on another site, this made it hard to get on, been a friendly site here, i think its a very good idea

**stamford** · 05-01-2009, 03:26 PM

Give us a few ideas otherwise it'll be a long day and I should be working!

**2fast2catch** · 05-01-2009, 03:42 PM

lol prevtec nowt like confusing things, do you mean 'boot' not 'booth'

lets start a list might be easier then we can just copy and paste alternative words/names for things:

Boot = trunk
Bonnet = hood

**prevtec** · 05-01-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 2fast2catch

lol prevtec nowt like confusing things, do you mean 'boot' not 'booth'

lets start a list might be easier then we can just copy and paste alternative words/names for things:

Boot = trunk
Bonnet = hood

lol, you would spot that

**prevtec** · 05-01-2009, 03:50 PM

ok then

rocker cover = cam cover = crankcase
bottom end = the end part of an engine block
induction kit = cold air feed, if you say this to an american they'll think its turbo or supercharger
accelerater = gas pedal

**2fast2catch** · 05-01-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by prevtec

lol, you would spot that

lol

bottom end = dead 200sx

**prevtec** · 05-01-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2fast2catch

lol

bottom end = dead 200sx

is it your 1 your on about??, what happened

**2fast2catch** · 05-01-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by prevtec

is it your 1 your on about??, what happened

yeah kinda broke lol, well suspected bottom end, first it decided to dump gear box oil all over roundabout luckily nothing serious was wrong there, now is making a really bad tapping noise from bout 3000 revs, kinda ruled out everything else it could be, hopefully if i sell enough decals she will be fixed in about a month

**marti5** · 05-01-2009, 05:10 PM

Indicators = flashers
Bumper = fender
Windscreen = windshield
Wheels = rims
Manual = stick shift

**charger69** · 05-01-2009, 06:15 PM

kinda more explanation would be better, and i would be thankfull to you, because honestly most times i find it hard, and probably so do other non english speakers. but anyway thanks a lot for these things.

**pgarner** · 05-01-2009, 07:55 PM

fender is the wing not the bumper

**turbonutter69** · 05-01-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by prevtec

ok then

rocker cover = cam cover = crankcase
bottom end = the end part of an engine block
induction kit = cold air feed, if you say this to an american they'll think its turbo or supercharger
accelerater = gas pedal

Isn't the crank at the bottom of the engine not the top?

Charger you need to be more specific. We could reel off alsorts for you to not understand. Why don't you tell us what you don't understand then we can explain them to you in more detail...

**pgarner** · 05-01-2009, 08:11 PM

missed that one TN

**turbonutter69** · 05-01-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pgarner

missed that one TN

lol I didn't...

***HDi fun*** · 05-01-2009, 08:33 PM

driver=operator

**charger69** · 05-01-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by turbonutter69

Isn't the crank at the bottom of the engine not the top?

Charger you need to be more specific. We could reel off alsorts for you to not understand. Why don't you tell us what you don't understand then we can explain them to you in more detail...

whatever you'll explain it's helpful tn69.

**turbonutter69** · 05-01-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by charger69

whatever you'll explain it's helpful tn69.

But I can't explain something that I don't know can I? I mean I don't know what you don't understand therefor I could be explaining something to you that you already know. We need a few clues mate..

***Loz*** · 05-01-2009, 09:03 PM

What do you call the nut on the end of the steering wheel?

***Loz*** · 05-01-2009, 09:10 PM

Me!

Oh dear I'm sorry.

When talking about a certain side of the car we say,

Nearside or N/S, meaning the passenger side.
Offside or O/S, meaning the drivers side.

Of course you will also have to remember we've got the steering wheel on the wrong side too!

**claymore** · 05-01-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by prevtec

ok then

rocker cover = cam cover = crankcase
bottom end = the end part of an engine block
induction kit = cold air feed, if you say this to an american they'll think its turbo or supercharger
accelerater = gas pedal

Ha Ha this thread is great,

crankcase = bottom end

**stamford** · 05-01-2009, 11:01 PM

This thread will help him no end!

As TN said it may help to let us know what you struggle with and then we can help you more or confuse you more

**pgarner** · 05-01-2009, 11:19 PM

might not help charger but might help our american friends

**prevtec** · 05-01-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2fast2catch

yeah kinda broke lol, well suspected bottom end, first it decided to dump gear box oil all over roundabout luckily nothing serious was wrong there, now is making a really bad tapping noise from bout 3000 revs, kinda ruled out everything else it could be, hopefully if i sell enough decals she will be fixed in about a month

do you have a link to your web address for your buissness??
il see what i can do, personally im not in to decals but a few mates of mine might

**prevtec** · 05-01-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pgarner

fender is the wing not the bumper

i didnt know that, i thought a fender bender was a crash with the bumpers