Volvo B7RLE

last SG · 2008-09-04T10:46:55+00:00

Then the Sentosa B7RLEs got this problem?No.

ngjy22 SG

I feel SBS Transit should consider buying a few more Volvo B7RLEs (let's say 50 to 150 units) with the demonstrator's seating layout (but not the bodywork - there's a reason why I call it the Freaky New Bus Laughing ) for their Premium and Express routes. In my opinion, the seating layout makes this bus suitable for deployment on such high-end routes; the U-shaped area at the rear is like a lounge on wheels. The high costs of this bus (from what I hear on this forum) can be covered by the higher fares of Premium and Express routes. The interior needs to look less utilitarian and more luxurious (think SBS 8033D or the now-gone SBS 999U) for it to work, though.

Volgren body should look nicer than SC and Gemilang.

Scania SG

Volgren body should look nicer than SC and Gemilang.

And Custom Coaches are of a higher quailty and have better looks than Volgren.

SBS7484P SG

Let me give a constructive post

B7RLE is quite good to me as it is special as it promotes social interaction through a U shaped back layout which allows passengers to see each other at a closer range, the overall look of the bus was also quite appealing and the bus look modern.

promote social interaction

SBS7484P SG

ok i make my contribution.

i feel that with the power of the B7R's engine, it should be put on highway routes instead of shorthaul or feeders. reason being that the scania k230ub find it hard to hold gear when on the highway, possibly due to the engine having a low power output. therefore it keeps switching from 4-5-6 when the power drops. as for B7R i feel it can maintain steady gears juz like our B9TL and therefore its more suitable for highway routes.

SBS2695H SG

ok i make my contribution.

But B7RLE cannot be put on Premium or Cityshopper as there are not enough seats (where standing is not allowed, unless the demand is super low). Also, I heard that SLBP tuned the gearbox of some KUB for better performance on eway. It might be the way the gearbox is tuned.

sbs&tibs SG

Let me give a constructive post

However, B7RLE weakness is the seats problem, as old people need to stand if no kind soul wanna give up their seats, however it could be solved through public education talks and also be solved by putting into routes that are generally low in demand or short-haul routes.

The B7RLE in Sentosa are generally well deployed as it show the transport in Singapore is good and it also allow foreigners to place their bags or some packages at the standing space and i felt that it was a good buy.

Perharps SBST may replace 0405T with B7RLE instead of k230UB as it is generally more well planned than KUB

MY DEPLOYMENT OF B7RLE

SBS 8700 - 8750 BNDEP

Will did feeders like 225 or 292 or short haul services such as 69

SBS 8751 - 8830 AMDEP/BRBP

Will do feeders or high load short haul services and airport services for streamlined look with airport and sentosa having same buses

SBS 8831- 8870 ARBP/BBDEP

SBS 8870 - 8887/ 8889-8899 SLBP

Some feeders and JIS

Yes, carry on dreaming. Build a solid sandcastle in the air, then I won't mind.

16/f/lonely SG

ok i make my contribution.

Actually the hunting of gears for the K230UB is more because of the 60km/h limit. In fact with its outstanding low-end torque, the K230UB can even climb slopes in 6th gear at amazingly low RPMs.

Powered_By_CNG SG

6-speed ZF automatic transmissions have a tendancy to hunt, even if the bus is geared to be able to travel in excess of 100km/h.

The Scania DC9 engines aren't exactly what I would call "high torque" either. They are heavily cut-back at low rpm due to emissions regulations.

The Volvo D7E engine in the B7RLE is a 290hp 7-litre engine that is always performing to it's potential, thanks to SCR technology. It develops higher torque (1200Nm) than the Scania K230.

Regards,
Dave

AEW5001 SG

i wonder why 8030L has a ssss sound coming frm e outside, when its accelerating. Inside e bus i don hear anything like that

SBS7484P SG

Actually the hunting of gears for the K230UB is more because of the 60km/h limit. In fact with its outstanding low-end torque, the K230UB can even climb slopes in 6th gear at amazingly low RPMs.

this i do realise. all the power is concentrated on low rpms on the scania engine. so when BC tries to downshift, the engine revs but it deosent go much faster. the torque seems to have run out by 1,500 or 1,700rpm or so. whereas the volvo has its torque spread out over a wider range

SBS7484P SG

hmm.. anyone can coment on the B7R suspension VS KUB suspension?

AEW5001 SG

need u ask? surely B7R's suspension handles so much more better than KUBs. To me, The suspension of e KUB is too rigid i.e. e suspension springs go back to position too quickly, like there is a slight knock from below. if there is a continuous uneven surface, u be bouncing all over in e KUB

SBS n SMRT SG

Why KUB had been on premium before???

sbs&tibs SG

Why KUB had been on premium before???

KUB have done Premiums before when the load wasn't very high. Of course they have to replace KUBs with normal SDs or upgrade to DDs.

AEW5001 SG

unless u tell SBST to retrofit say, 10/- KUBs to all seats instead, while having space for 1 pax in PIW

Simple_boi SG

KUB have done Premiums before when the load wasn't very high. Of course they have to replace KUBs with normal SDs or upgrade to DDs.

Bring in your own foldable seats lor, since no standing is allowed. Or even mattress to sleep on board.

Too much crap from me. =)

swee_heng SG

Does anyone knows how much does a Volvo B7R cost & is B7R cheaper or B7RLE cheaper?

^tamago^ SG

The B7RLE costs about $390k.

^tamago^ SG

Volvo B7RLE SBS8030L on Service 174

A recording of the bus attaining 6th gear (Farrer Rd to Napier Rd) with background noise.

^tamago^ SG

8030L’s life as a demonstrator is ending soon….

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