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Question:
What is an AFBTS? Is it an acronym? If so what does it stand for?

Answer:
It stands for Artsy-Fartsy Buttress Top Support. It's an inside joke reference for the non-functional wedge-shaped extensions that are part of the top. They extend from the flat plane of the back glass to points on the decklid. Reference a picture of the top up.

You may see them called "wings", "winglets", "thingies", or "buttresses".

At this time, it appears they release with some sort of actuation, either through a trunk release or a key fob, to allow access to the trunk. Reference top actuation for suspicions on how the top operates.

At this time, their only "function" appears to be styling-related only, hence the "artsy-fartsy" nomenclature, and may hinder smooth operation of the top. "Artsy-fartsy" is a reference to features that affect form only with no or detrimental effect on function.

Before anyone asks, AFBTS can be referred to through the letters of the acronym, but it's also acceptable to prounounce it as "Aff - butts".

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Last edited by solsticeman : 02-04-2005 at 08:13 PM.

	SolsticeMan Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wilds of Canada, or the Pac NW, or the Upper Penninsula of MI...	Question: What is an AFBTS? Is it an acronym? If so what does it stand for? Answer: It stands for Artsy-Fartsy Buttress Top Support. It's an inside joke reference for the non-functional wedge-shaped extensions that are part of the top. They extend from the flat plane of the back glass to points on the decklid. Reference a picture of the top up. You may see them called "wings", "winglets", "thingies", or "buttresses". At this time, it appears they release with some sort of actuation, either through a trunk release or a key fob, to allow access to the trunk. Reference top actuation for suspicions on how the top operates. At this time, their only "function" appears to be styling-related only, hence the "artsy-fartsy" nomenclature, and may hinder smooth operation of the top. "Artsy-fartsy" is a reference to features that affect form only with no or detrimental effect on function. Before anyone asks, AFBTS can be referred to through the letters of the acronym, but it's also acceptable to prounounce it as "Aff - butts". __________________ Magister Solstitium Sum!!! No, I'm not Bob Lutz... Link to Solstice Technical FAQ Link to Solsticeforum Rules/Guidelines/Etiquette Link to Solsticeforum Site Index (under const.) Just go buy the car you fell in love with! Last edited by solsticeman : 02-04-2005 at 08:13 PM.