gearhead
Automotive obsessive type
A gearhead is someone obsessively interested in machinery, especially cars or motorcycles.
The term suggests hands-on enthusiasm—someone who tinkers with engines, knows technical specifications, and enjoys talking shop: My brother's a total gearhead; he's rebuilt three transmissions this year.
The word can extend to any technical enthusiast: audio gearheads, computer gearheads.
Car enthusiast, British slang
- hotrodModified car for speed
- motorsportMotorized vehicle racing
- NASCARStock car sanctioning body
- driftingMoving without purpose
dragster · burnout · speedway · stance · JDM · detailing · restoration · sleeper
Engine fuel-air mixer
- transmissionSending of information
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- turbochargerExhaust-powered engine booster
exhaust · differential · chassis · clutch · brakes · axle · cylinder · ignition
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- speedRate of motion
- handlingTreatment or management
traction · grip · downforce · aerodynamics · laptime · dyno · tuning · nitrous
Container for implements
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
maintenance · repair · overhaul · servicing · inspection · alignment · rebuild · teardown
Altering games unofficially
- diySelf-made, abbreviated
- prototypingMaking preliminary models
- tweakingSlight adjustment process
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
customization · fabrication · wiring · soldering · circuitry · gadgetry · hobbyist · hands-on
petrolhead
Car enthusiast, British slang
- hotrodModified car for speed
- motorsportMotorized vehicle racing
- NASCARStock car sanctioning body
drifting · dragster · burnout · speedway · stance · JDM · detailing · restoration · sleeper · ricer
carburetor
Engine fuel-air mixer
- transmissionSending of information
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
turbocharger · exhaust · differential · chassis · clutch · brakes · axle · cylinder · ignition · coolant
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- speedRate of motion
handling · traction · grip · downforce · aerodynamics · laptime · dyno · tuning · nitrous · boost
toolbox
Container for implements
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
- workshopPlace for making or learning
diagnostics · maintenance · repair · overhaul · servicing · inspection · alignment · rebuild · teardown · troubleshooting
modding
Altering games unofficially
- diySelf-made, abbreviated
- prototypingMaking preliminary models
- tweakingSlight adjustment process
calibration · customization · fabrication · wiring · soldering · circuitry · gadgetry · hobbyist · hands-on · trial-and-error
- car culturecar meets, hot rod, muscle car, classic car, classic cars
- gearheadspetrolhead, petrolheads, motorhead, motorheads, car buff
- hot rodshot rod, hotrod, deuce coupe, rat rod, gasser
- tech enthusiaststechie, tech geek, technophile, geek, tech enthusiast
- vehicle enthusiastsrailfan, trainspotter, car enthusiast, motorhead, plane spotter
- enthusiastsenthusiasts, fans, devotee, enthusiast, buff
gearheadtechnophobe
One fearing modern devices
dabbler · dilettante · casual user · layperson · motorhead