What does OE mean, what does OEM stand for?. They are abbreviations
or acronyms.
Below is a glossary of F/TF specific
terms......
ABS:
Antilock Braking System, a
description
here on the MGF FAQ web site.
A/C:
Air Conditioning
CAT:
the Catalytic Converter, fits
between the manifold and silencer in the exhaust system.
CJJ
a legend in his own lunch
time, and poster of many fantastic how to's and tips
Darkside:
Wallet sapping modifications
that you only get the urge to do after joining forums like
MG-Rover.org.
De-CAT:
Removing the Catalytic
Converter and replacing it with a pipe.
EPAS:
Electronic Power Assisted
Steering
EVC:
Exhaust Volume Control, a
valve fitted to the offside exhaust pipe on TF's, most owners
disconnect it.
F MK1:
The original F built between
late 1995 and 2000.
F MK11:
Built between early 2000 and
late 2001, alterations apparent in the slightly altered interior.
FUBAR:
F--ked Up Beyond All Repair
HCHDC:
Hard Core Hood Down Crew, a
hardy bunch of nutters who put their hoods down come rain, snow and
shine all year round. Easily spotted at shows as they all have year
round head colds.
The cover used to protect the
hood when it is down but also refers to another type of cover that
can be used when the hood is up to protect it from the elements when
parked.
HVAC:
Heating Ventilation and Air
Conditioning system
KISS:
Keep It Simple Stupid !
MGR:
MG Rover.
MY:
Model year, this not
necessarily the year the car was built in, so for instance a MY2000
F could have been built in 1999.
OAT:
Organic Acid Technology, the
orange, pinky coolant.
OBD I
Onboard Diagnostics generation
one
OBD II
Onboard Diagnostics second
generation
OE:
Original Equipment.
OEM:
Original Equipment
Manufacturer.
Project Drive:
A cost cutting project by MGR
that resulted in the reduction of fixtures and fittings though the
life of the TF.
SRS:
Supplemental Restraint System
ST:
Soft Top.
T4:
the diagnostic equipment that
plugs into your F/TF, used by dealers and a few independents, also
known as the Testbook.
T-Bar:
The plastic trim that sits to
the rear of the seats, in MK11 F and TF’s (excluding the 115) this
also houses the loud speakers.
TB:
Throttle Body.
TADTS:
They All Do That Sir !! (if no
fix is known).
TCA
Track Control Arm
TPS:
Throttle Position Sensor
Tin Top:
People who drive
non-convertible cars.
VIN:
Vehicle Identification Number.
Xpart:
The MGR parts suppliers, Xpart
are owned by Caterpillar (CAT) and have a big warehouse in Desford,
Leicestershire holding around £40 million in parts.
Xpower:
Also known as Sport & Racing,
setup by MGR as a performance and tuning house, at the time they
were the only products that wouldn’t effect the manufactures
warranty.
