Incorrect Name.......Correct Name

[SEVEN-OH JOE]

Incorrect = C5

Correct = Gen-5

Correct = C5 Corvette

[WONSS]

escort = hooker

[Wantconvertible]

Fog lights ------DRL

[Obzen]

Originally Posted by PAUL SS

Magazine..........Periodical

Wait, we are supposed to be talking about Automobiles!

damn, I knew I did something wrong.

[Zabo]

Incorrect...... Correct
Mustang....... Steaming pile of ****

[insidethreat07]

Originally Posted by Overflow

I always said rims instead of wheels because I always think of the rims AND tires when people say wheels.

[DGthe3]

For those that don't know the differences

Originally Posted by PAUL SS

...

Rims...................................Wheels
rims are the outer hoop of metal on the wheel. The wheel is the metal bit thats between the tire and hub

Bumper................................Fascia
The fascia is the entire front (or rear) body panel of the car. Bumpers are impact absorbing elements that are now usually hidden behind the fascia

Front Quarter Panel...............Front Fender
Rear Fender..........................Rear Quarter Panel
To my knowledge, this is just the result of a strange rule. Fenders out front, quarter panels out back. Rear fenders and front quarter panels don't seem to exist

Motor..................................Engine
Actually, both terms are equally acceptable and there are no real technical distinctions between them. Whether to use one or the other largely depends on context, and even then it gets complicated (ie, you have to pull the motor when doing an engine swap)

Trunk Lid.............................Deck Lid
I know of no reason why the lid for the truck cannot be called a trunk lid. Please explain

Blinker................................Turn Signal
Well ... it does blink, right?

Gas Pedal............................Accelerator
I don't really have a problem with using the term 'gas pedal' unless the vehicle uses something other than gasoline (ie, diesel, electricity, hydrogen, etc)

Emergency Brake..................Parking Brake
If you never use your parking brake .... don't count on it working in an emergency. Actually, even if you do use it regularly for parking, don't count on it working in an emergency.

Fan Belt..............................Accessory Drive Belt
Well ... if its a belt that only powers the fan, calling it a fan belt is fine. But since more cars have electric fans (& numerous other driven accessories), its kinda passe

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

Added:
Front Splitter..........................Air Dam
A splitter is mostly parallel to the pavement, while an air dam is angled at something around 45 degrees.
Rear Wing..............................Spoiler
A wing is elevated above the trunk lid. A spoiler is either integrated into the shape of the trunk or it sits on top in a wedge-shape

That covers that, to the best of my knowledge

Originally Posted by SEVEN-OH JOE

Incorrect = C5

Correct = Gen-5

Correct = C5 Corvette

Actually, gen 5 isn't really anything (at least in a Camaro context). Though if mentioned a gen 5 in one of your posts, I'd assume you meant the next generation of small block V8s from GM, such as the new LT1. The current Camaro is commonly referred to as a 5th gen. Additionally, C5 is sometimes an abbreviation of Camaro5.com (C5Fest, for example)

[midnighter]

***** incorrect / @#%& correct

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by shank0668

I always thought it was rims.

I've always seen the rim as part of the wheel, which is surrounded by the tire.

[trademaster]

Incorrect. . . Correct
Interesting thread. . . Stupid thread

[Brutal SS]

Originally Posted by Overflow

I always said rims instead of wheels because I always think of the rims AND tires when people say wheels.

x2

Originally Posted by trademaster

Incorrect. . . Correct
Interesting thread. . . Stupid thread

[PAUL SS]

Originally Posted by trademaster

Incorrect. . . Correct
Interesting thread. . . Stupid thread

Originally Posted by Brutal SS

x2

trademaster................stupid
Brutal SS....................trademaster X2




JK

Now back to our original thread...

[midnighter]

6 speed manual: correct / M6: BMW

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I've always seen the rim as part of the wheel, which is surrounded by the tire.

That's right...

A wheel consists of a rim, spokes and hub. The Tire is a separate component consisting of upwards of ten separate pieces itself.

The "mags" iteration was used for a long time also, a few wheels were made of magnesium back in the day.

"Rims" = ghetto speak. Same as calling something "cool", even when temperature is irrelevant