R60 Why do they call it a BOOT
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1st Gear
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From: Hurst TX
AHhhhhh. I keep hearing about some stunt though and I'm not talking about the latest one. On mini video tutorials they talk about some stunt and the boot. I can't make out what she says though.
Here is a pretty good page list the US vs British cat terms...
Terminology
(or understanding British technical terms...)
General car terms:
http://www.lotus-europa.com/manuals/...erminology.htm
Here is a few more...
Terminology
(or understanding British technical terms...)
General car terms:
http://www.lotus-europa.com/manuals/...erminology.htm
Here is a few more...
Where do you want to start.
Eng to US
Boot = Trunk
Bonnet = Hood
Wing = Fender
Wheel nut = Lug nut
Brake disk = Rotor
Gear Stick = Shifter
Dickey seat = Rumble Seat (doubt you have one)
Mother in law seat = ?? (a rear sideways facing seat, useful option)
Windscreen = Windshield
Drophead = Convertible
Estate Car = Station Wagon
Bulb = Lamp? (do not ask for a lamp in a UK parts store, they might give you a bedside reading light)
Petrol Station = Gas station
Petrol = Gas (cars do not run on gas, the driver produces it)
Gallon = 1.25 US gallons
Hand Brake = Parking Brake
Silencer = Muffler
Spanner = Wrench
Eng to US
Boot = Trunk
Bonnet = Hood
Wing = Fender
Wheel nut = Lug nut
Brake disk = Rotor
Gear Stick = Shifter
Dickey seat = Rumble Seat (doubt you have one)
Mother in law seat = ?? (a rear sideways facing seat, useful option)
Windscreen = Windshield
Drophead = Convertible
Estate Car = Station Wagon
Bulb = Lamp? (do not ask for a lamp in a UK parts store, they might give you a bedside reading light)
Petrol Station = Gas station
Petrol = Gas (cars do not run on gas, the driver produces it)
Gallon = 1.25 US gallons
Hand Brake = Parking Brake
Silencer = Muffler
Spanner = Wrench
1st Gear
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The list must be endless... including a couple 'none car' related;
Trousers = Pants
Tights = Pantyhose
Chips = Fries
Football = Soccer
Never heard anyone in the UK call a convertible a drophead though. Its either convertible or cabriolet.
Trousers = Pants
Tights = Pantyhose
Chips = Fries
Football = Soccer
Never heard anyone in the UK call a convertible a drophead though. Its either convertible or cabriolet.
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From: District of West Augusta
From Wikipedia:
Etymology
The usage of the word "trunk" comes from that being the word for a large travelling chest, as such trunks were often attached to the back of the vehicle before the development of integrated storage compartments in the 1930s; while the usage of the word "boot" comes from that being the word for a built-in compartment on a horse-drawn coach (originally used as a seat for the coachman and later for storage). The usage of the word "dickie" comes from that being the British word for a rumble seat, as such seats were often used for luggage before cars had integrated storage.
Etymology
The usage of the word "trunk" comes from that being the word for a large travelling chest, as such trunks were often attached to the back of the vehicle before the development of integrated storage compartments in the 1930s; while the usage of the word "boot" comes from that being the word for a built-in compartment on a horse-drawn coach (originally used as a seat for the coachman and later for storage). The usage of the word "dickie" comes from that being the British word for a rumble seat, as such seats were often used for luggage before cars had integrated storage.
2nd Gear
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From: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Twenty plus years ago I answered a similar question for a guy in the UK who was asking what a "tranny" was. He and I are still pen palls to this day. So, the slang issue does go both ways, so don't feel bad if you don't get it.
2nd Gear
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From: Columbia, MD
My husband's job had us live in Australia for 2.5 years. He also worked with a lot of British ex-pats. The combination of Australian, British, and American terms/slang caused a lot of confusion.
BTW - in Australia, "fanny" isn't your backside, it's, um..., female parts.
BTW - in Australia, "fanny" isn't your backside, it's, um..., female parts.
6th Gear
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From: wisconsin, usa
just to further confuse ...
in the us, cars have trunks and motorcycles have a boot box
in uk, cars have a boot and motorcycles have a trunk
and if someone walks up to you in a pub in uk and says "***?" ... don't be offended, just give them a cigarette
scott
in the us, cars have trunks and motorcycles have a boot box
in uk, cars have a boot and motorcycles have a trunk
and if someone walks up to you in a pub in uk and says "***?" ... don't be offended, just give them a cigarette
scott
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So true. In the US, they've missed the point altogether. It's not just cars; it's extremely clever, entertaining, and urbane personalities supported with outstanding concepts and scripts that just happen to all converge on the topic of automobiles. However, the crowning glory in the presenting all of this is the art direction and innovative videography. Masterful.
I'm sorry to say that, IMHO, US Top Gear is an attempt to borrow the essence and spirit of Top Gear...without an appreciation of the whole of what they are trying to copy. I guess that I prefer a less juvenile, lower testosterone-based approach to the material. Oh yes, and none of the US Top Gear "boys" can match Jeremy Clarkson's command of wit and metaphor (though he can get tiring at times).
Please don't throw anything at me...
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From: In the here and now, for now.
I'll not address directly the difference in terms here so you can do your own research on the difference between the use of the word 'root' in the US and Austrailia. Here in the US we 'root' for our favorite team. Down under, well, you look it up.
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From: Greenwood Lake NY
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So true. In the US, they've missed the point altogether. It's not just cars; it's extremely clever, entertaining, and urbane personalities supported with outstanding concepts and scripts that just happen to all converge on the topic of automobiles. However, the crowning glory in the presenting all of this is the art direction and innovative videography. Masterful.
I'm sorry to say that, IMHO, US Top Gear is an attempt to borrow the essence and spirit of Top Gear...without an appreciation of the whole of what they are trying to copy. I guess that I prefer a less juvenile, lower testosterone-based approach to the material. Oh yes, and none of the US Top Gear "boys" can match Jeremy Clarkson's command of wit and metaphor (though he can get tiring at times).
Please don't throw anything at me...
[/jack]
So true. In the US, they've missed the point altogether. It's not just cars; it's extremely clever, entertaining, and urbane personalities supported with outstanding concepts and scripts that just happen to all converge on the topic of automobiles. However, the crowning glory in the presenting all of this is the art direction and innovative videography. Masterful.
I'm sorry to say that, IMHO, US Top Gear is an attempt to borrow the essence and spirit of Top Gear...without an appreciation of the whole of what they are trying to copy. I guess that I prefer a less juvenile, lower testosterone-based approach to the material. Oh yes, and none of the US Top Gear "boys" can match Jeremy Clarkson's command of wit and metaphor (though he can get tiring at times).
Please don't throw anything at me...
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From: France and Reno/Tahoe
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So true. In the US, they've missed the point altogether. It's not just cars; it's extremely clever, entertaining, and urbane personalities supported with outstanding concepts and scripts that just happen to all converge on the topic of automobiles. However, the crowning glory in the presenting all of this is the art direction and innovative videography. Masterful.
I'm sorry to say that, IMHO, US Top Gear is an attempt to borrow the essence and spirit of Top Gear...without an appreciation of the whole of what they are trying to copy. I guess that I prefer a less juvenile, lower testosterone-based approach to the material. Oh yes, and none of the US Top Gear "boys" can match Jeremy Clarkson's command of wit and metaphor (though he can get tiring at times).
Please don't throw anything at me...
[/jack]
So true. In the US, they've missed the point altogether. It's not just cars; it's extremely clever, entertaining, and urbane personalities supported with outstanding concepts and scripts that just happen to all converge on the topic of automobiles. However, the crowning glory in the presenting all of this is the art direction and innovative videography. Masterful.
I'm sorry to say that, IMHO, US Top Gear is an attempt to borrow the essence and spirit of Top Gear...without an appreciation of the whole of what they are trying to copy. I guess that I prefer a less juvenile, lower testosterone-based approach to the material. Oh yes, and none of the US Top Gear "boys" can match Jeremy Clarkson's command of wit and metaphor (though he can get tiring at times).
Please don't throw anything at me...
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I either multi task or fast forward through the US version but I don't even have my iPad near me when I'm watching the UK episodes.
