King Transit

51 minutes ago, Jdog14 said:

 

The sole purpose of the bus is supposed to get you from point A to B. If you have an actual job and bills to pay you're more concerned whether the bus shows up and you getting fired or not. 

 

If they cared how a bus sounded the 2011 XD40s would've never got modified and most of the LFS would probably have the Allison transmisison. 

This is what I am saying, the city does not order buses for only amusements. This what I tell others in person(especially on Discord), "Either take this bus or go home, no pay".

11 hours ago, Around the Horn said:

Alright since we're doing rankings...

1. 2017 XN40 that ZF transmission and the HVAC whistle/ring nuff said

2. 2011 XD40 the Allison growl on these is fantastic; best build quality of all our Xcelsiors IMO

3. 2018 XDE40s I rank the BAE ahead of the Allison but they're both good

4. 2017 XD60s I swear these sound like they have Voiths and I LOVE IT!

5. 2017 -19 XD40s They fixed the issues I had with the 2015s on this order and they look great with blue and gold

6. 2018 XN60s the backfire/ring especially going uphill

7. 2018-2019 XD60s They don't sound like they Voiths like the 2017s so I'm docking them a bit but I do like the growl

8. 2015 - 16 XD60s/ 2012-13 XD60s I'm combining these two because I haven't been on them much and they didn't really stand out to me

9. 2014 - 2015 XD40s The absolute worse Xcelsiors we have... They rattle too much, they shake violently while accelerating and they're painfully slow

 

 

Yes, the BAE Prop systems does win over Allison for a best hybrid match. The lazer SFX of the acceleration and the peacefulness makes it one of the top 3 best Xcelsiors.

7 hours ago, Cait Sith said:

Hold on....what do you mean by that they lack of....amusement?? You are kinda out of touch with that statement......

Some employees hate them for the footwork they gotta do with the brake release to get them going, along with the stifled transmission setup that makes them take off slower than the rest of the XD40 fleet.

Most transitfans hate them because they replaced their older favorites.....which in itself is a dumb point, but I, and a majority of fans who look past that dumb reason don't like these mostly because they ride like hot garbage with all of the rocking and swaying, and the HVAC isn't as good. Also not a fan of it's transmission setup that makes them take off slower than the rest of the fleet. The 2011s, and the 2017-2019s are much, much, much better than the 7090-7483 batch by far.

The only buses I like out of the 7090-7483 batch are the MTA Bus units at LaGuardia, they take off much better, have better seats and AC units. The 7090-7483 batch(except for the MTA Bus batch) is by far some of the worst spec'd Xcelsiors we got.

The "lack of amusement" I mean't was that they observe theses buses to be boring and quiet. I don't mind the take off rate. There is another youtuber for this explanation....

8 hours ago, NBTA said:

I'm bored, so I thought it would be a good idea to share my thoughts of every Xcelsior that we have, in order of favorite to least favorite.
2012 XD60s: Started the artic Xcelsior, they sound amazing, and they remind me of the D60's a little bit with the way the transmission sounds like on the Allison buses. The ZFs sound well too. Sad to see them leave the Bronx, plus, they are beat to shit too. 
2016/2017 XN40s: They sound very unique, and usually I'd favor the artic version of these, but these sound way better, and the hydraulics go crazy on these buses too. 
2015 XD60s (ZF): They ride very nice, they are possibly the smoothest sounding Xcelsiors that we have, but they are only in MTA Bus, and there's only 75, so they are usually scarce. They are VERY fast however. 
2019 XD60s: The L9s are some very nice sounding engines, besides that, they are basic, unless if MTA Bus gets ZF 2019's. 
2011 XD40s: Sounds VERY nice, but, just like the 2012 and 2015 XD60s, kinda scarce, since they are only in one borough, or two depots. They ride very nice though.
2017 XD60s: They sadly replaced the LFSAs in Stengel, which broke my heart, but they remind me of Voith transmission buses (personally, I don't like Voiths, but they sound good.)
2018 XN60s: Eh.......they have some loud ass backfires, but besides that, I'd rather have an XN40.
2015 XD40s:.............................................................................................................................................................GET RID OF THEM 
They need work, the general consensus probably agrees that they are the worst performing/preferred Xcelsiors in the city, there are moments though, where they sound nice. 

TBH, I am mostly an Xcelsior fan.

My Xcelsior ranks....

1. NFI XE60s and XDE60s(wish to come to MTA)

2. NFI XN60s

3. 2018-2019 NFI XD60s

4. 2017 -19 NFI XD40s

5. 2017 NFI XD60s

6. 2017 NFI XN40s

7. 2015 - 16 NFI XD60s

8. 2014 - 2015 XD40s

9. 2012-13 NFI XD60s

10. 2011- 12 NFI XD40s

Though the XDE60s may have the auto engine pause feature for less emission and less annoyance of idling vibration, it can tie with my excellent taste to win with the XDE40s as their co - workers. Plus XE60s are winners over the XDEs with strictly electric source and no maintenaince recommendations, but they are still here for inspections. The XN60s are toughest and powerful ones, especially with a heavy duty backfire I adore. The recent XD60s have my great taste with the 2018-19 XD40s by the all time inside and outside announcements and the best, Cummins L9(like the XN60s, but has the Near Zero rate as much better than the regular Cummins L9). Back in 2017, the XN40s didn't have the XN60s yet so I had the XD60s win over them along with the 2015-17 XD60s. But the XN40s are tough and quiet like their recent rulers(XN60s). The 2014-15 XD40s were my first favorites due to their destination signs, the sweet air conditions, and the engine was quiet as I expected. Plus their rear doors are in full panes that best matches their designs. I still like the 2012-13 XD60s, but I never rode them and I am waiting for them to run out of Grand Ave and East New York. I like the 2011-12(4800s) XD40s, but are my least favorites because of the loudest engine it has and the rear doors are less appealing for it's body design(but has a smart reminder of the older buses that are likeable for every one).

In my YT channel, the explanations will be shown my bus reviews(like this) and followed by other Xcelsior reviews in this channel...

8 minutes ago, WestFarms36 said:

Yeah, but don't get too over excited... You're lucky @B35 via Church did not reply to your reaction. 🤣

I don't even know about B35's reactions. But for now, back to the reapaints.

5 minutes ago, WestFarms36 said:

If that is over a bus, I'd imagine how it be over a word Byford says...

It was just an excitement.

17 minutes ago, JeremiahC99 said:

7649 is unwrapped from SBS service, with only a teal triangle for SBS all door entry. I have proof:

Taken from inside King’s Plaza Level 3 of the Primark/JCPenny/Burlington complex part of the Mall.

Oh gosh !!!! I'm dying, my eyes about to pop, and my legs are shaking😨

Now this is my remake of my 7000s XD40 review from August 2018. This is a review of my favorite XD40s since 2018. They seem to be very appreciative than the 2011 XD40s I looked up to more since 2013. My experiences with them out of ENY, Fresh Pond, Flatbush, and Ulmer Park Depot are the most satisfying rides I have encountered. Correlating with speed, quietness, and the advanced features plus with the cleanliness.....

1 hour ago, Cait Sith said:

Being a new transit fan is no excuse for making a video full of inaccurate information. There's a ton of resources on the internet where he could've found the information he needed(especially YouTube and this forum). This could have been done a lot better.

I'll have him sign into this site. Give him advices on how to use this wisely, so that he may not get the same feeling. Plus, he's only 15.

Look here, he's the new transit fan(Sonic5703). I also do make mistakes on making reviews too, I won't give up on that. This is his first time making coach bus reviews. I also had a conversation with him on Discord, and I showed him the feedbacks from Caitsith. This is why we will always make a remake on our reviews. Also for you @Cait Sithshould've told him to ask you for pics and vids before that would maybe insult you. Plus, I don't know much about coaches and I hadn't realize the transfers and deliveries of these X3-45s.

This is the first coach bus review on YT. This review is not made by me, it is made by Brian with his YT channel of "Sonic5703". So be sure to subscribe to him as he is able to increase is effort joining into transit reviewer squad with me and other Youtubers like "MTA Bus Faner". 

14 hours ago, Union Tpke said:

 ...They are adding a southbound bus lane on the B46 between Chauncey and Atlantic.

I haven't heard that, do that means they should rip out the parking between Chauncey and Fulton. And I knew that they should re-modify the 2 stops on Fulton St(hope it goes under construction now). Because in my observation, the congestion is worse on that corridor between Fulton and Atlantic on the curve. Plus, I was thinking the Vision Zero team adds more traffic secs for Utica Ave and Atlantic Ave.  

15 minutes ago, Union Tpke said:

There is no room for bus lanes on Lefferts.

This is what made me think that the B15 cannot be +SBS a year ago. But the B46 +SBS is privileged, and has no room for the bus lanes going from St. Johns Pl towards Fulton and passed it via Utica Ave(also the opposite run). And yes for the one who said that the Q10 works for +SBS. Wait Lefferts ??? I know the B15 don't run on Lefferts Ave, unless you mean something else.

1 hour ago, Lil 57 said:

SI is in the background since I see a sign for Fingerboard road. I'm pretty sure this was photoshopped.

Yes, I knew it. The SI background has no sunlight and the XD60 has the lit up face.

22 minutes ago, North Shore Line said:

I think I found out why Castleton is receiving the 8700s, meet the new S79 Select Bus Service!  /sarc

 

Please, tell me this is a code break. Is this really SI in the background or Queens ????

Though I am not a SI resident, but my concern with Castleton is really the roads for them as an excuse which had me thinking earlier of why I didn't want them to get the new LFS. But now, I feel like we could trust them.

*This explains(shift to 4:28)

This is my first review of a 6v92 powered bus. These RTS are my second fav and the most popular in the '90s. The 6v92 engine is nest for these RTS' in that generation. The Series 50 is best for the RTS', but may have ruined the RTS' value and they still go fast. Plus, they were also the first RTS' to involve with MTA Bus Company.

43 minutes ago, Harry said:

Are you an ENY depot worker?

Voluntarily, yes.

5 minutes ago, Harry said:

What would you like it changed to?

"ENY Depot Worker"

7 minutes ago, Jdog14 said:

 

The day you own a bus depot in NYC is the same day I pack up my sh*t and leave NYC for good 

This should not be the cause. I will be out of NYC when this happens. I tell others that, and they believe that it will help speed up service. It is not like I am adding negativity to the MTA.

4 minutes ago, Calvin said:

as long as bad language isn't used in this term

Gotcha ! I always keep a positive attitude for others. 

21 minutes ago, Calvin said:

... but no hot wheels 

What do you mean ????

1 hour ago, King Transit said:

Speaking of that, I also have a dream to open up a bus depot(with my celebrity money). And my dream depot would be made to hold 650-700 buses and will be strictly electric New Flyers(mainly Xcelsiors, if it's production of those didn't stop), plus a CMF . And I would name it, maybe...."West Indies Depot"(mascot of West indies with an Xcelsior in the middle, "Clement Depot"(with my uncle's face to honor his future retirement or death in later years), or "Paul Walker Depot"(mascot of Paul Walker's face). That depot will be between Brooklyn and Queens(somewhere in the border).

1 hour ago, King Transit said:

Deleted !

8 minutes ago, Cait Sith said:

....I go on vacation for a few days, and I come back with you wanting to open a West Indies Depot and having celebrity money???

Whatever you are smoking, pass that around! 😂

 

 

 

Man, that's my dream in the future when I make big buck, you can't see it yet. Smoking ??? You don't even believe in crazy dreams 😂😂