Let's Talk Semis - Page 4

cjsmuscle · 10-22-2008, 10:22 AM

My buddy is an engineer for Oshkosh Truck.....it is so badass to see some of the projects they have. I was trying to encourage him to let me drive a Striker during the winter months here, haha.

FYRARMS · 10-22-2008, 10:41 AM

The Striker is the shit.

I am helping Oshkosh replace some of the engineers they moved out to Northrop-Grumman to work on the next Humvee replacement. It will be a hybrid!

cjsmuscle · 10-22-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FYRARMS

The Striker is the shit.

I am helping Oshkosh replace some of the engineers they moved out to Northrop-Grumman to work on the next Humvee replacement. It will be a hybrid!

I heard about that!!!! I can't wait to see what they cook up.

John79 · 10-22-2008, 01:03 PM

It will be sweet, I'm fairly sure of it!

Mr. Cool · 10-23-2008, 12:02 AM

Volvo VT

Mr. Cool · 10-23-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by alpha6164

But for some reason those Swedes know how to build a tough truck.

US has stricter regulations on maximum weights compared to overseas. As a consequence the American trucks never were intended to compete with the bigger Volvo's.

And lots of truckers don't like the cab-over designs since they aren't as comfortable or safe.

here's a giant Australian road train
http://www.gouldtransport.com.au/world_records.html

Northof49 · 10-23-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cool

US has stricter regulations on maximum weights compared to overseas. As a consequence the American trucks never were intended to compete with the bigger Volvo's.

Does Volvo power their own trucks? Because I've heard lots of guys around here hate Volvos....unreliable and underpowered.

SaleenKiller · 10-24-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo4age

...and im posting in the other cars section in a topic that i have relevant experience in. kinda how forums work, last i checked.

re read my posts for my point, again.

was it you that posted the thread about getting ticketed in your rig? how did that turn out?

Ya, that was me. I ended up paying a traffic attorney $2K to go to court and deal with the DA for me. They dismissed the charges due to no physical evidence (pacing me supposedly). They put it as a mino 1-1/2 point infraction like I would have gotten a 5mph speeding ticket in my personal car. I had to pay the ticket. Cost me $400.

1BeNzTeK1 · 10-24-2008, 12:14 AM

If that happened to me I would also post it 3 times!^^

SaleenKiller · 10-24-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BeNzTeK1

If that happened to me I would also post it 3 times!^^

Sorry. Stupid computer froze. When I reloaded it had posted it 3 times. But, I agree. The cop was a total dousche bag! Stupid CHP! I didn't do a damn thing wrong and he gave me that damn ticket!

SaleenKiller · 10-24-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 93hardtop

Can't believe nobody mentioned Western Star. Most owner operators dream truck.

WS does make a nice truck. I just can't stand that bubbled out sleeper. Yuk!

SaleenKiller · 10-24-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Northof49

Does Volvo power their own trucks? Because I've heard lots of guys around here hate Volvos....unreliable and underpowered.

Actually, you have that wrong my friend. Volvo tractors are leading the market right now with the best fuel economy and reliability. The way the fuel system is designed is the reason for the fuel economy. I have talked to drivers' that have gotten 14mpg in their Volvo.

As far as the powerplant goes, I'm not sure. I wouldn't be suprised if they do build their own tractor motors.

Mr. Wob · 10-24-2008, 09:13 AM

Volvo makes their own engines and this one: http://www.volvo.com/trucks/na/en-us...es/D16/D16.htm

is a monster. 600hp, 2,050lb-ft of tq! Whew!

Northof49 · 10-24-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wob

Volvo makes their own engines and this one: http://www.volvo.com/trucks/na/en-us...es/D16/D16.htm

is a monster. 600hp, 2,050lb-ft of tq! Whew!

Maybe they were talking about a few years ago....not sure, cause that should definetly be enough giddy up. Cat has a 625hp/2150trq kitty....

They got a heavy haul trucking thread going over on the snowmobile site....lots of guys working in the Alberta oil patch and other northern spots, so here's a few outtakes:

1BeNzTeK1 · 10-24-2008, 11:51 AM

Volvo makes a revolutionized tractor!

SaleenKiller · 10-28-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BeNzTeK1

Volvo makes a revolutionized tractor!

Ya' they do. But, you also pay for it. My boss wouldn't even talk about them when he saw the cost of them. We lease our Pete's for $2K month and the Volvos were going to be $3800. When you need 16 of them that adds up quick!

paul · 10-31-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FYRARMS

Caterpillar and Cummins are clients of mine. Caterpillar seems to make a more powerful and durable engine. Cummins seems to be too focused on hybrid technology and getting products to market as fast as possible. Quality does not appear to be job #1.

Yes, my father has chosen the cummins for that reason alone.

TD04 · 11-01-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wob

Volvo makes their own engines and this one: http://www.volvo.com/trucks/na/en-us...es/D16/D16.htm

is a monster. 600hp, 2,050lb-ft of tq! Whew!

Yes you are right Volvo makes there own engines.

This one is even more powerful than the standard D16 engine the D16E660 660hp and 3100nm of torque (2286lb-ft)
http://www.volvo.com/trucks/global/e...gram/intro.htm

I belive this is the most powerful truck engine in the world in normal roadgoing trucks.

Olivier Caza · 11-01-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGVR4kid

I think this is the most badass truck I've ever seen!!!!

And all those truck racing vids are from a couple of festivities that happen everywhere in our beautiful Quebec province!!! I've never been, but I've ever they are quite the week ends. Wob, if you decide to swing by next summer, we'll go attend!!!

Here are a few more!! Semis burnout are always cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhzB...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyHBx...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW6t0...eature=related

GTR R34 · 11-03-2008, 02:02 PM

European race truck on a hill climb course

Race truck pushing it on hillclimb
Mike ryan pikes peak hill climb

Pike's Peak 2006 : Mike Ryan

Here is mike ryan at the start line of the pikes hill climb 2008

Mike Ryan at the 2008 Pikes Peak International Hil
More of mike ryan 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0QLsEYTkAY

!^3 · 11-03-2008, 02:04 PM

You guys need to watch the new UK Top Gear from yesterday, semi truck racing was hilarious!

IRACEMYCOPCAR · 11-03-2008, 06:20 PM

Y'all dont know about big trucks LOL, right now im reading this as i sit in the drivers lounge of the international dealership where my POS truck is yet again in the shop. I drive a 2006 international 9400i cummins N14 diesel with eaton fuller 10 speed tranny with approx. 350k mi daily and its the biggest piece of junk ive ever driven. We are supposedly getting the new prostars soon and they seem nicer but we will see about durability.
Previously ive driven Peterbilts, Kenworth and Freightliners.
As far as Peterbilt and KW go they are both similar sister companies, after the frame the "cab's" are made by a company called "Paccar" for both companies and the engine/tranny/rears etc... are all spec'd by the customer purchasing the truck.

The now discontinued "379" is the typical truck people think of and is a favorite of owner operators because of its parts availability and customization options are endless.(can you say CHROME!)

The truck i drove before my international was a 2003 KW T2000 with almost 1 mil miles on the detroit diesel and that truck never gave me any problems and was the nicest riding/driving truck ive driven yet.

Freightliner is owned by Chrysler so the quality isnt the best and the ones with Mercedes Benz engines are WEAK (usually columbia class) I drove mostly Century class and they were just a little better than the international i have now.

Volvo has really stepped up and they have some really nice trucks, the thing i like the most is they have a really tight turning radius which helps out when backing into tight areas.

Western star trucks are nice, they are owned by Mack/Volvo BUT if you are looking for the most badass Truck that will make those peterbilt drivers drool you need a MARMON, these are very rare and were hand made they are the absolute king of the road.

Faisal · 11-04-2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Cool

Volvo VT

yes sir, i was about to post picture of this truck, volvo VT880

max3em · 11-04-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FYRARMS

Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

damnit

he beat me 2 it...

volvo+1

!^3 · 11-04-2008, 11:35 AM

Not a semi but still a badass truck that puts most super-duties to shame. Saw this morning on the way to work, first I have seen in Arancio Ishtar (Murcielago Orange).

10-24-2008, 12:14 AM	#84
1BeNzTeK1 CHII Racing Culture Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CHIITOWN Posts: 233	If that happened to me I would also post it 3 times!^^ __________________ SP 3.25 Stroker /GT42-76R/TH400

10-24-2008, 11:51 AM	#90
1BeNzTeK1 CHII Racing Culture Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CHIITOWN Posts: 233	Volvo makes a revolutionized tractor! __________________ SP 3.25 Stroker /GT42-76R/TH400

11-03-2008, 02:02 PM	#95
GTR R34 Pagani productions Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Limburg Age: 25 Posts: 810	European race truck on a hill climb course Race truck pushing it on hillclimb Mike ryan pikes peak hill climb Pike's Peak 2006 : Mike Ryan Here is mike ryan at the start line of the pikes hill climb 2008 Mike Ryan at the 2008 Pikes Peak International Hil More of mike ryan 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0QLsEYTkAY Last edited by GTR R34; 11-03-2008 at 02:07 PM.

11-03-2008, 06:20 PM	#97
IRACEMYCOPCAR Yes i am an asshole!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lugoff, S.C. Age: 30 Posts: 642	Y'all dont know about big trucks LOL, right now im reading this as i sit in the drivers lounge of the international dealership where my POS truck is yet again in the shop. I drive a 2006 international 9400i cummins N14 diesel with eaton fuller 10 speed tranny with approx. 350k mi daily and its the biggest piece of junk ive ever driven. We are supposedly getting the new prostars soon and they seem nicer but we will see about durability. Previously ive driven Peterbilts, Kenworth and Freightliners. As far as Peterbilt and KW go they are both similar sister companies, after the frame the "cab's" are made by a company called "Paccar" for both companies and the engine/tranny/rears etc... are all spec'd by the customer purchasing the truck. The now discontinued "379" is the typical truck people think of and is a favorite of owner operators because of its parts availability and customization options are endless.(can you say CHROME!) The truck i drove before my international was a 2003 KW T2000 with almost 1 mil miles on the detroit diesel and that truck never gave me any problems and was the nicest riding/driving truck ive driven yet. Freightliner is owned by Chrysler so the quality isnt the best and the ones with Mercedes Benz engines are WEAK (usually columbia class) I drove mostly Century class and they were just a little better than the international i have now. Volvo has really stepped up and they have some really nice trucks, the thing i like the most is they have a really tight turning radius which helps out when backing into tight areas. Western star trucks are nice, they are owned by Mack/Volvo BUT if you are looking for the most badass Truck that will make those peterbilt drivers drool you need a MARMON, these are very rare and were hand made they are the absolute king of the road. __________________ '97 RSP/blk SC300 NA-T Dave H kit PT61 etc.... VIP is the new rice!!!! My for sale thread link! NO ONE cares about or is impressed by the cars you USED to own, $hit why don't you put all the cars in your neighborhood in your sig as well, you don't own those either. If i could remember all the cars ive owned and put them in my sig. each post would take up a whole page.

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10-22-2008, 10:22 AM	#76
cjsmuscle The Funny Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Appleton, WI Age: 29 Posts: 979	My buddy is an engineer for Oshkosh Truck.....it is so badass to see some of the projects they have. I was trying to encourage him to let me drive a Striker during the winter months here, haha.

10-22-2008, 01:03 PM	#79
John79 Bauer Power Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 37.19/-93.28 Age: 30 Posts: 3,086	It will be sweet, I'm fairly sure of it!

10-23-2008, 12:02 AM	#80
Mr. Cool Adonis Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Age: 27 Posts: 510	Volvo VT

10-24-2008, 09:13 AM	#88
Mr. Wob Wobbiest: Three Laws Safe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Convicted Sex Offender Age: 95 Posts: 4,499	Volvo makes their own engines and this one: http://www.volvo.com/trucks/na/en-us...es/D16/D16.htm is a monster. 600hp, 2,050lb-ft of tq! Whew!

11-03-2008, 02:04 PM	#96
!^3 King of the Jungle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,013	You guys need to watch the new UK Top Gear from yesterday, semi truck racing was hilarious!

11-04-2008, 11:35 AM	#100
!^3 King of the Jungle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,013	Not a semi but still a badass truck that puts most super-duties to shame. Saw this morning on the way to work, first I have seen in Arancio Ishtar (Murcielago Orange).