BMW-related ABBREVIATIONS thread

Here are a few updates to the list.

Paint code for Space Gray is A52. It is not on the OP.

OC 335i wrote

Paint code for Space Gray is A52. It is not on the OP.

Thank you, list updated.

maq wrote

M = Motorsport is incorrect. BMW M GmbH is not BMW Motorsport. The 2 entities used to be one department under the name Motorsport GmbH prior to 1995. Today BMW M GmbH is a seperate company from BMW AG, its responsibilities are M road cars, the Individual and the driver training program. BMW Motorsport is under BMW Sport, responsible for all motor vehicle (including bikes) racing programs.

Everyone knows "M" stands for Motorsport

A39 = Barbera Red Metallic

Didn't already find this on the list. Think it could be useful.

HPFP - High-Pressure Fuel Pump

Have run into a few acroymns on the site. Some I've figured out, others not.

DP=Down Pipe
FMIC=?
DCI=?

SleepyWeasel wrote

Have run into a few acroymns on the site. Some I've figured out, others not.

DP=Down Pipe
FMIC=?
DCI=?

Front-Mounted-InterCooler

Dual - Cone - Intake

Thanks!

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and a soon to be BMW 335is owner. There are a few acronyms I have seen on this forum that I did not see on this thread. Also, can someone explain the difference between an E90-91-92-93 3 series?

And what does LCI stand for? Thanks. Trying to learn about the car before I purchase it.

8nskate wrote

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and a soon to be BMW 335is owner. There are a few acronyms I have seen on this forum that I did not see on this thread. Also, can someone explain the difference between an E90-91-92-93 3 series?

And what does LCI stand for? Thanks. Trying to learn about the car before I purchase it.

BMW E90 - 3 Series Sedan (4 Doors)
BMW E91 - 3 Series Wagon Sedan (5 Doors)
BMW E92 - 3 Series Coupe (2 Doors)
BMW E93 - 3 Series Convertible Coupe (2 Doors)

LCI - Life Cycle Impulse; Every few years, the car manufactures update the interior/exterior of the car. (E.g. the 2006-2008 3 series are Pre-LCI and the 2009-2011 3 Series are LCI. The LCI models have new lines added to the hood, updated I-Drive, new rims, new interior/exterior colors, LED tail lights and head lights, upgraded front bumper, etc...)

ibarry92 wrote

BMW E90 - 3 Series Sedan (4 Doors)
BMW E91 - 3 Series Wagon Sedan (5 Doors)
BMW E92 - 3 Series Coupe (2 Doors)
BMW E93 - 3 Series Convertible Coupe (2 Doors)

LCI - Life Cycle Impulse; Every few years, the car manufactures update the interior/exterior of the car. (E.g. the 2006-2008 3 series are Pre-LCI and the 2009-2011 3 Series are LCI. The LCI models have new lines added to the hood, updated I-Drive, new rims, new interior/exterior colors, LED tail lights and head lights, upgraded front bumper, etc...)

Thanks ibarry! Finally made the move and purchased a 2010 550i. Picking it up on Friday!!

Gotta ask a dumb question and since this is the abbreviations post, I am hoping that I will keep me from getting flamed (and I'm at work or I would have looked it up on Urban Dictionary)

What does FBO mean?

thanks, a gratetful n00b

ChrisForPresident wrote

Gotta ask a dumb question and since this is the abbreviations post, I am hoping that I will keep me from getting flamed (and I'm at work or I would have looked it up on Urban Dictionary)

What does FBO mean?

thanks, a gratetful n00b

Full bolt ons, usually in reference to mods

7786 wrote

Full bolt ons, usually in reference to mods

Thanks!

BUMP from doing research! Does anyone know why this is NOT a Sticky??

"MOFSET" ?

ZCP = Zee Competition Package