Stupid Things Petrolheads Say

[retrorider]

steveo3002 said:

headers are exhuast manifolds

Spelling police will spot exhuast, although it sounds correct if you use an American accent...

[anonymous-user]

angusc43 said:

"Headers" instead of "inlet manifold".

"Shocks" instead of "dampers".

"Frame" instead of "chassis".

"Shifter" instead of "gear stick".

"Fender" instead of "bumper"

Why do people start using US terms when talking about Yank metal? Are these the same sort of people who buy Harley's and then spend £3000 on weekend dressing up gear so they can "live the dream" in Milton Keynes....

Oh, I see. I'll get my coat.

I sick to death of these americanizations, really makes me want to put my foot on the gas, put my stick shifter in overdrive and hit the freeway on route 66.

[busta]

angusc43 said:

"Headers" instead of "inlet manifold".

"Shocks" instead of "dampers".

"Frame" instead of "chassis".

"Shifter" instead of "gear stick".

"Fender" instead of "bumper"

Why do people start using US terms when talking about Yank metal? Are these the same sort of people who buy Harley's and then spend £3000 on weekend dressing up gear so they can "live the dream" in Milton Keynes....

Oh, I see. I'll get my coat.

Worst of all the americanisms is calling any 4x4 a Jeep.