Nope, wasn't me... at 8:25 I would have been on Steeles turning North onto
Torbram. My truck number is 442.

-Brian

"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:cI3Ke.15$yH2.21356@news20.bellglobal.com...
> Brian was that you last night around 0825 ish on Derry just west of
> Torbram (approaching the lights)? if so that was me honking as I scooted
> past, if it wasn't you one of your fellow drivers prolly has a good story
> about some lunitic driver...lol
>
> Snow...
>
> "Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
> news:oqWdnZ2dnZ0NSUCUnZ2dnfnhZd-dnZ2dRVn-z52dnZ0@rogers.com...
>> http://www.tnn.co.uk/WorldwideNews/p...-04.1909621954
>>
>> Volvo VT880 - $150,000 Cdn.
>> Got to drive this beast yesterday... oh man!
>> The power numbers are staggering but once you jump inside, you feel like
>> you're in half million dollar RV. Leather everywhere, burl trim, monster
>> bunk etc. So quite and smooth, it feels like a Cadillac Deville to drive.
>> Volvo takes a lot of heat for not being "a real truck" but even the most
>> staunch traditionalist would be giddy as a school girl after taking this
>> behemoth for a ride.
>>
>> -Brian
>>
>
>

 

"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:b3406$42f8e7c1$42a1cc8c$5665@FUSE.NET...
> Can we shoehorn that 16 liter into his XJ is the real question....
>

We sure can, you probably noticed I made room for it by removing all of the
interior!

-Brian

 

"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:b3406$42f8e7c1$42a1cc8c$5665@FUSE.NET...
> Can we shoehorn that 16 liter into his XJ is the real question....
>

We sure can, you probably noticed I made room for it by removing all of the
interior!

-Brian

 

"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:b3406$42f8e7c1$42a1cc8c$5665@FUSE.NET...
> Can we shoehorn that 16 liter into his XJ is the real question....
>

We sure can, you probably noticed I made room for it by removing all of the
interior!

-Brian

 

"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:b3406$42f8e7c1$42a1cc8c$5665@FUSE.NET...
> Can we shoehorn that 16 liter into his XJ is the real question....
>

We sure can, you probably noticed I made room for it by removing all of the
interior!

-Brian

 

Volvo isn't building this truck to appeal to companies, it was specifically
designed for owner operators who care to indulge. Everything on this truck
is excessive and their demographic is the accomplished old timers willing to
trade in their 2-3 year old Peterbilts and Kenworths because they can afford
it. This truck will be built in small numbers and is designed to turn heads.
Mission accomplished.

We went into a truck stop with this thing and parked beside a Freightliner
Coronado
http://www.txtruck.com/NEWTRUCKDEPT/...03CORONADO.htm
for a side by side comparison. We didn't have our feet on the ground for 10
seconds before people started walking up to the truck and asking questions.
Beside the Coronado, the VT 880 has a measurably higher and wider hood but
gives the impression that the entire truck is higher/wider/longer... it just
looks massive.

By the way, trucking companies can't turn down a truck through GPS or
Satellite, it has to be done on the ground and each truck is password
protected. They can however adjust the values in which the truck records
violation (speed/RPM/idling) but does not unable the driver from doing so.
Most companies elect to have trucks set to full power on cruise with a cap
on the speed limit and reduced power on the pedal with an extra 7-8 mph
available for wiggle room.

-Brian



"Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
news:11fi1bq6c0c71cd@corp.supernews.com...
> "Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
> news:oqWdnZ2dnZ0NSUCUnZ2dnfnhZd-dnZ2dRVn-z52dnZ0@rogers.com...
>> http://www.tnn.co.uk/WorldwideNews/p...-04.1909621954
>
> i dont think it will matter much as most drivers will never see it. the
> majority (id guess at least 95%) of the trucking companies who could
> afford such luxuries turn the power down on existing diesels and only turn
> it up when going through the mountains. this can be done automatically
> via gps and satellite connected computers.
>
> ....sure isnt your mack truck of the 70s.
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://InlineDiesel.com
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
> http://BighornRefrigeration.com
>

 

Volvo isn't building this truck to appeal to companies, it was specifically
designed for owner operators who care to indulge. Everything on this truck
is excessive and their demographic is the accomplished old timers willing to
trade in their 2-3 year old Peterbilts and Kenworths because they can afford
it. This truck will be built in small numbers and is designed to turn heads.
Mission accomplished.

We went into a truck stop with this thing and parked beside a Freightliner
Coronado
http://www.txtruck.com/NEWTRUCKDEPT/...03CORONADO.htm
for a side by side comparison. We didn't have our feet on the ground for 10
seconds before people started walking up to the truck and asking questions.
Beside the Coronado, the VT 880 has a measurably higher and wider hood but
gives the impression that the entire truck is higher/wider/longer... it just
looks massive.

By the way, trucking companies can't turn down a truck through GPS or
Satellite, it has to be done on the ground and each truck is password
protected. They can however adjust the values in which the truck records
violation (speed/RPM/idling) but does not unable the driver from doing so.
Most companies elect to have trucks set to full power on cruise with a cap
on the speed limit and reduced power on the pedal with an extra 7-8 mph
available for wiggle room.

-Brian



"Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
news:11fi1bq6c0c71cd@corp.supernews.com...
> "Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
> news:oqWdnZ2dnZ0NSUCUnZ2dnfnhZd-dnZ2dRVn-z52dnZ0@rogers.com...
>> http://www.tnn.co.uk/WorldwideNews/p...-04.1909621954
>
> i dont think it will matter much as most drivers will never see it. the
> majority (id guess at least 95%) of the trucking companies who could
> afford such luxuries turn the power down on existing diesels and only turn
> it up when going through the mountains. this can be done automatically
> via gps and satellite connected computers.
>
> ....sure isnt your mack truck of the 70s.
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://InlineDiesel.com
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
> http://BighornRefrigeration.com
>

 

Volvo isn't building this truck to appeal to companies, it was specifically
designed for owner operators who care to indulge. Everything on this truck
is excessive and their demographic is the accomplished old timers willing to
trade in their 2-3 year old Peterbilts and Kenworths because they can afford
it. This truck will be built in small numbers and is designed to turn heads.
Mission accomplished.

We went into a truck stop with this thing and parked beside a Freightliner
Coronado
http://www.txtruck.com/NEWTRUCKDEPT/...03CORONADO.htm
for a side by side comparison. We didn't have our feet on the ground for 10
seconds before people started walking up to the truck and asking questions.
Beside the Coronado, the VT 880 has a measurably higher and wider hood but
gives the impression that the entire truck is higher/wider/longer... it just
looks massive.

By the way, trucking companies can't turn down a truck through GPS or
Satellite, it has to be done on the ground and each truck is password
protected. They can however adjust the values in which the truck records
violation (speed/RPM/idling) but does not unable the driver from doing so.
Most companies elect to have trucks set to full power on cruise with a cap
on the speed limit and reduced power on the pedal with an extra 7-8 mph
available for wiggle room.

-Brian



"Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
news:11fi1bq6c0c71cd@corp.supernews.com...
> "Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
> news:oqWdnZ2dnZ0NSUCUnZ2dnfnhZd-dnZ2dRVn-z52dnZ0@rogers.com...
>> http://www.tnn.co.uk/WorldwideNews/p...-04.1909621954
>
> i dont think it will matter much as most drivers will never see it. the
> majority (id guess at least 95%) of the trucking companies who could
> afford such luxuries turn the power down on existing diesels and only turn
> it up when going through the mountains. this can be done automatically
> via gps and satellite connected computers.
>
> ....sure isnt your mack truck of the 70s.
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://InlineDiesel.com
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
> http://BighornRefrigeration.com
>

 

Volvo isn't building this truck to appeal to companies, it was specifically
designed for owner operators who care to indulge. Everything on this truck
is excessive and their demographic is the accomplished old timers willing to
trade in their 2-3 year old Peterbilts and Kenworths because they can afford
it. This truck will be built in small numbers and is designed to turn heads.
Mission accomplished.

We went into a truck stop with this thing and parked beside a Freightliner
Coronado
http://www.txtruck.com/NEWTRUCKDEPT/...03CORONADO.htm
for a side by side comparison. We didn't have our feet on the ground for 10
seconds before people started walking up to the truck and asking questions.
Beside the Coronado, the VT 880 has a measurably higher and wider hood but
gives the impression that the entire truck is higher/wider/longer... it just
looks massive.

By the way, trucking companies can't turn down a truck through GPS or
Satellite, it has to be done on the ground and each truck is password
protected. They can however adjust the values in which the truck records
violation (speed/RPM/idling) but does not unable the driver from doing so.
Most companies elect to have trucks set to full power on cruise with a cap
on the speed limit and reduced power on the pedal with an extra 7-8 mph
available for wiggle room.

-Brian



"Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
news:11fi1bq6c0c71cd@corp.supernews.com...
> "Cherokee-Ltd" <nospam@home.com> wrote in message
> news:oqWdnZ2dnZ0NSUCUnZ2dnfnhZd-dnZ2dRVn-z52dnZ0@rogers.com...
>> http://www.tnn.co.uk/WorldwideNews/p...-04.1909621954
>
> i dont think it will matter much as most drivers will never see it. the
> majority (id guess at least 95%) of the trucking companies who could
> afford such luxuries turn the power down on existing diesels and only turn
> it up when going through the mountains. this can be done automatically
> via gps and satellite connected computers.
>
> ....sure isnt your mack truck of the 70s.
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://InlineDiesel.com
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
> http://BighornRefrigeration.com
>

 

Hope you guys can make it, all these little Wannabee cars have
caused a low supply, driving diesel up to three bucks a gallon here in
Southern Kalifornia.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Cherokee-Ltd wrote:
>
> Volvo isn't building this truck to appeal to companies, it was specifically
> designed for owner operators who care to indulge. Everything on this truck
> is excessive and their demographic is the accomplished old timers willing to
> trade in their 2-3 year old Peterbilts and Kenworths because they can afford
> it. This truck will be built in small numbers and is designed to turn heads.
> Mission accomplished.
>
> We went into a truck stop with this thing and parked beside a Freightliner
> Coronado
> http://www.txtruck.com/NEWTRUCKDEPT/...03CORONADO.htm
> for a side by side comparison. We didn't have our feet on the ground for 10
> seconds before people started walking up to the truck and asking questions.
> Beside the Coronado, the VT 880 has a measurably higher and wider hood but
> gives the impression that the entire truck is higher/wider/longer... it just
> looks massive.
>
> By the way, trucking companies can't turn down a truck through GPS or
> Satellite, it has to be done on the ground and each truck is password
> protected. They can however adjust the values in which the truck records
> violation (speed/RPM/idling) but does not unable the driver from doing so.
> Most companies elect to have trucks set to full power on cruise with a cap
> on the speed limit and reduced power on the pedal with an extra 7-8 mph
> available for wiggle room.
>
> -Brian