Automotive British - American Dictionary

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Nov 10, 2017 | 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by NBCat

Carburettor, which the Americans call a carburetor.

The ones I know call it a Carrburadurr

Nov 10, 2017 | 11:49 AM

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You mean a rotary.

We were creating a British/American dictionary, not one for Baastenese.

Nov 10, 2017 | 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dogbreath!

Like when you hit a bump and the body flexes?

Installing a full roll cage would usually solve that problem.

Nov 10, 2017 | 12:03 PM

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There's also "curry hook"

Nov 10, 2017 | 05:16 PM

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OTS = Open Two Seater. I've only heard the term used for the EType.

Nov 10, 2017 | 08:10 PM

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We were creating a British/American dictionary, not one for Baastenese.

Well it is in "New" England!

Nov 10, 2017 | 08:18 PM

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Well it is in "New" England!

Ok...ok, we'll include it.

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