poll: official way to say "Spec V" as in Nissan Sentra SE-R

[bizmark]

I've always said it "Speck Vee" but my roommate called it a "Speck Five" the other day and I said, "Woah! I've never even thought of saying it like that!" So which is it?

 

[Rallispec]

it is Speck - Vee

*official* and *confirmed*

 

[Legendary]

spec Vee always.

 

[bizmark]

Originally posted by: Rallispec
it is Speck - Vee

*official* and *confirmed*

I knew you'd be in here, but I didn't think it'd be so fast! Do you have any proof?

 

[Rallispec]

here is why:

in japan, they have the v-spec skyline gt-r

v-spec is short for victory specification.

the se-r is supposed to be loosely modeled after the skyline, but since they couldnt use v-spec, and tarnish its reputation with the skyline (since the spec v doesnt meet the same v-spec requirements as the skyline) they just switched it to spec - v.

specificiation: victory.



something along those lines at least.

 

[bizmark]

hmm, that's interesting. I'll still leave up the poll just to see whether anybody else calls it the "Spec 5". I'll have a good laugh at my roommate when he gets back.

 

[UNCjigga]

Remember, in Japan, "Spec-V" refers to "Victory spec". Victory spec was once reserved for only the most elite motoring and touring cars--these were derivatives of actual LeMans or Formula winners. The "V" meant that this car was closest to actual track racing specifications (though now it doesn't mean sh!t.)

I don't remember what "Type R" meant but I think "R" means "Racing". Whatever the case, "V" is better than "R" and hence "V" stickers cost more!

 

[Angrymarshmello]

I pronounce it "Ey-khon-o-bahx"

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
I pronounce it "Ey-khon-o-bahx"

econobox or not, its a nice car. and i challenge you to find a car that gives you more bang for the buck.

 

[notfred]

Why the hell would it be called "vitory spec" in japan, since when is thier primary language English? Shouldn't it be the (insert wierd character that my PC cant decipher here) spec?

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: notfred
Why the hell would it be called "vitory spec" in japan, since when is thier primary language English? Shouldn't it be the (insert wierd character that my PC cant decipher here) spec?

why is called the nissan skyline gt-r in japan, if they speak japanese? i dont know. ask them.

 

[Angrymarshmello]

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
I pronounce it "Ey-khon-o-bahx"

econobox or not, its a nice car. and i challenge you to find a car that gives you more bang for the buck.

I'd say the SVT Focus, albeit slower, an overall better car. Focus = tuned by SVT. Spec-V = spare performance parts.

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
I pronounce it "Ey-khon-o-bahx"

econobox or not, its a nice car. and i challenge you to find a car that gives you more bang for the buck.

I'd say the SVT Focus, albeit slower, an overall better car. Focus = tuned by SVT. Spec-V = spare performance parts.

overall better!?!!! its a ford!!!
care to explain?

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: notfred
Why the hell would it be called "vitory spec" in japan, since when is thier primary language English? Shouldn't it be the (insert wierd character that my PC cant decipher here) spec?

why is called the nissan skyline gt-r in japan, if they speak japanese? i dont know. ask them.

American culture has had a huge influence on Japan in recent years, and naming / describing products with English has a better impact in the market and a product's ability to sell.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

I've always said "Speck Vee" but I don't know whether it's right