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Matt
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Below is a list of phrases or terms used within the 190 owners community. Some people may wonder what on earth some people are talking about when they use certain phrases or terms. Well hopefully this list should help explain most of it.

Phrase ---- Meaning

Valver = A 16v 190 i.e. 2.3-16v or 2.5-16v,
IACV = Idle Air Control Valve,
OVP Relay = Over Voltage Protection Relay,
EHA = Electro-Hydraulic Actuator (mounted on the side of the fuel distributer),
Cossie = A 16v 190 i.e. 2.3-16v or 2.5-16v,
OTG = Outside Temperature Guage,
ASD = Electronically controlled, hydraulically locking diff,
LSD = Limited Slip Diff,
Ducktail = Rear AMG boolid spoiler,
Monoblock = AMG flat face five spoke alloy wheel design,
SLS = Self levelling suspension,
GSF = German Swedish and French, supplier of parts for our cars with a club discount,
ECP = Euro Car Parts, supplier of parts for our cars without a club discount.
GTG = Get Together (meeting of 190 owners)


If there are anymore that anyone can think of or wants explaining, please post below and I shall then add it to the list above and then alphabetically rearrange it all.
Edited by Matt, Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:01 pm.
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