Glossary of Unfamiliar Terminology

**DaveMack** · 16-06-2007, 12:41 PM

Just thought I'd start a thread where terminology some of us (I'm sure I'm not the only one who reads these forums and comes across terms that they are unfamiliar with) are explained.

I think, for the sake of those who might genuinely need help in this area, it is best if this is kept strictly as a "Glossary of terms explained" rather than a chance to sling the sh*t at someone who asks a question.

I'll start the ball rolling by exposing my ignorance:

"Swallowtail" as in MkI Swallowtail. I'm sure it's something to do with body shape, but for the life of me ... I cannot see the diff between a MKI described as a "Swallowtail" and one that is not.

Dave

**deemoE36** · 16-06-2007, 01:32 PM

good point Dave, i dont see any difference myself, also VAG im guessing means Volkswagen auto group or something?

**shaneth** · 16-06-2007, 02:23 PM

Great idea Dave. Ive stickied it so please keep this on topic other wise itll be edited mercilessly as alot of people would like to know these things even if it is easy for some. Heres a few i have learnt recently and some i have also known for a while. Feel free to contribute

RSB = Rear Sway Bar
CAI = Cold Air Induction
LSD = Limited Slip Differential
DV = Diverter Valve (this is a new one to me a i was from a Japanese car background)
BOV = Blow Off Valve
TIP = Throttle Intake Pipe.

**Golfer** · 16-06-2007, 02:43 PM

With regards to the "Swallowtail", this was posted by Golf Loon and explains the difference between the Swallowtail and the later Mk1 Golfs...

Originally Posted by Golf Loon

Check out this thread http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ht=swallowtail

You are looking at the back panel under the numberplate. On the 1975 built cars and early 76 it curves up at the ends like a swallows tail to meet the lights. On the later cars it is a straight line.

The cars also have several other cosmetic differences, bonnet without a line across the front, no cutout for fuel sender under rear seat, different fuel tank and unique clips up in the headlining by the tailgate.

They are pretty rare everywhere and are worth good bucks overseas.

**Golf Loon** · 16-06-2007, 03:18 PM

VAG : Volkswagen Audi Group (now includes SEAT and Skoda). They also own a few others like Bugatti.

**phaeton** · 16-06-2007, 06:29 PM

Wrong wrong

VWAG or VAG stands for Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft

Aktiengesellschaft is the Germany equivalent of stock trading company http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aktiengesellschaft

The origins of the Volkswagen Audi Group name comes from a time when VW & Audi UK worked together V.A.G UK

**rayray086** · 17-06-2007, 03:23 AM

Originally Posted by shaneth

RSB = Rear Sway Bar

Also commonly abbreviated as ARB = Anti-Roll Bar.

FF = Front-engined Front-wheel drive
FR = Front-engined Rear-wheel drive
MR = Mid-engined Rear-wheel drive
RR = Rear-engined Rear-wheel drive
4WD = 4-Wheel Drive (permanent rear-wheel drive with a function to drive the front wheels as well)
AWD = All-Wheel Drive (permanent drive on all four wheels)

HP = Horsepower
kW = kilowatts
Nm = Newton metres

**PoloGTi** · 09-08-2007, 07:52 PM

Conversions:

Power:
Power (kW) = Power (HP) x 0.7457
Power (HP) = Power (kW) x 1.341

Torque:
Torque (Foot Pound) = Torque (Newton Meter) x 1.356
Torque (Newton Meter) = Torque (Foot Pound) x 0.7374

SMIC = Side Mount Itercooler
FMIC = Front Mount Itercooler
TMIC = Top Mount intercooler