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08-17-2004, 12:45 PM
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Opinions on Equipment (Cabover vs. Conventional - etc...)
Hi.
First - you should know that if you want to see the result of the poll here, vote - then you'll see what the vote count is.
c4shm0ney and I were curious about the pros and cons of the different types of equipment out there - and what are the major differences between them. Namely the functional differences between cabovers and conventionals and why people prefer conventionals over cabovers. I've heard it is because of the shifting and the comfort for long haul rides - but what do I know? :wink:
Can you pros out there shed some light on this for us?
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08-18-2004, 01:55 PM
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I've heard a few people mention that cabovers are more forgiving to rookies. Unfortunately they don't say why this is the case. Any thoughts?
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08-18-2004, 04:23 PM
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Cab overs have a short wheel base thus a better turning radius. Also they are not very aerodynamic nor do they ride well. A conventional doesn't turn as well but rides better,is more aerodynamic and usually has more room inside.
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08-18-2004, 07:04 PM
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Depending on how you look at it, if your in a cabover and in an accident your the first one on the scene. :sad:
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08-18-2004, 07:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KDX1
Depending on how you look at it, if your in a cabover and in an accident your the first one on the scene. :sad:
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Forgive me but do you mean that, compared to conventional, cabovers are safer? You put a sad face :sad: there so I am a little confused - maybe you mean that the driver will be the first on the scene - literally? Sorry for my confusion. :?
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08-18-2004, 08:43 PM
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I think KDX meant that since a cabover has no hood, you'll impact body first like the old joke "What's the last thing to go thru a bugs mind as he splats the windshield? Answer *His ASS*
I got it anyway! :wink:
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08-19-2004, 10:03 PM
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I hate how I have to be spoon fed so frequently. :lol:
Thanks ... I think I agree with your take on what was meant. So I can take it from there that conventional are more safe in front end collisions than cabovers? Is this really true though? Don't you still have a driver's console and steering wheel in both cabovers and conventionals that are roughly the same size blocking you and the window? I mean, if someone were in an accident that would put them through the window wouldn't it take the same amount of impact force for each type - you know - to clear the steering wheel? Or does the cabover have a different, lower, less obstructive steering wheel and console in front of the driver's seat?
Okay, enough questions... :wink:
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08-19-2004, 10:27 PM
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cabovers have nothing in front, so if you're in an serious accident, you'll be smushed dead instantly. at least in a conventional, you got a more better chance surviving, because of the nose.
also, i don't like the fact that i'm literally in a CAB-OVER-a-ENGINE
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08-19-2004, 10:35 PM
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But if you're in an accident that is severe enough to crush in the cabover in the passenger section (high), wouldn't that also be enough to push the engine of a conventional into the passenger section too? The engine being below you puts you way high - wouldn't that make it better in some types of collisions? In fact, aren't most collisions in vehicles head on and low? I wonder what the actual numbers on this are. It seems like it would be simple conventional (no pun intended) wisdom that the nose of a conventional make them safer somehow, but is it really true?
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08-19-2004, 10:58 PM
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just feels freaky to me, probably safe enough....just dont look down lol
havent driven a cabover but have riden in one, wouldent ask to drive one! probably wouldent turn down a temp job because of one though
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