OT: 625 HP and 2000 ft'lb Torque interest you?
#31
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Re: 625 HP and 2000 ft'lb Torque interest you?
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
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
#32
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Posts: n/a
Re: 625 HP and 2000 ft'lb Torque interest you?
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
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
#33
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Posts: n/a
Re: 625 HP and 2000 ft'lb Torque interest you?
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
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
#34
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Re: 625 HP and 2000 ft'lb Torque interest you?
"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.
However, if my memory serves me, the Mack Truck plant was in Hagarstown, or
wherver the story said the Volvo motors are being built.
#35
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Re: 625 HP and 2000 ft'lb Torque interest you?
"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.
However, if my memory serves me, the Mack Truck plant was in Hagarstown, or
wherver the story said the Volvo motors are being built.
#36
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Re: 625 HP and 2000 ft'lb Torque interest you?
"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.
However, if my memory serves me, the Mack Truck plant was in Hagarstown, or
wherver the story said the Volvo motors are being built.
#37
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Re: 625 HP and 2000 ft'lb Torque interest you?
"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.
However, if my memory serves me, the Mack Truck plant was in Hagarstown, or
wherver the story said the Volvo motors are being built.
#38
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Re: 625 HP and 2000 ft'lb Torque interest you?
http://www.news10.net/storyfull1.asp?id=12458
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> 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/
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> 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/
#39
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Re: 625 HP and 2000 ft'lb Torque interest you?
http://www.news10.net/storyfull1.asp?id=12458
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> 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/
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> 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/
#40
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Re: 625 HP and 2000 ft'lb Torque interest you?
http://www.news10.net/storyfull1.asp?id=12458
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> 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/
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> 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/