C40LFR Posted September 23, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 23, 2011 NABI just released it's new 40-LFW 3G: http://www.nabiusa.com/nabi/LFW%20Brochure.pdf IMO, this 3rd Generation 40-LFW looks like what would happen if a New Flyer Xcelsior, NABI BRT, and a 40-LFW had a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted September 23, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 23, 2011 Mmmmm, I do and dont like it. The front looks too much like an NG and they stuck with the original rear, they should've changed up the rear design at least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova RTS 9147 Posted September 23, 2011 Share #3 Posted September 23, 2011 The driver side mirror looks weird, and the NG/NF front look is starting to run its course. Does look nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C40LFR Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted September 23, 2011 This bus is not really doing it for me. This bus looks like all the others. Nothing real original here. This bus would probably look better in person though. Don't forget that these are just renderings and that the actual models will have some changes(Framed Windows, door/Window layout, etc) according to the agency's specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-Trizzy2609 Posted September 24, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 24, 2011 Not that bad, I was blown by the design though. Was not expecting that from...NABI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted September 24, 2011 Share #6 Posted September 24, 2011 This bus is not really doing it for me. This bus looks like all the others. Nothing real original here. This bus would probably look better in person though. Don't forget that these are just renderings and that the actual models will have some changes(Framed Windows, door/Window layout, etc) according to the agency's specs. Ditto, I guess we'll have to wait for APTA to come around for a good look at the bus (if it shows up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engineerboy6561 Posted September 24, 2011 Share #7 Posted September 24, 2011 Ditto, I guess we'll have to wait for APTA to come around for a good look at the bus (if it shows up). I hope it does; I'm actually pretty fond of the looks of that model... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compobus fan Posted September 26, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 26, 2011 Ditto, I guess we'll have to wait for APTA to come around for a good look at the bus (if it shows up). If it is there I will get some pictures, should be a hell of a show!! LACMTA also asked NABI for a 40' composite bus, don't know where that stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C40LFR Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted September 28, 2011 If it is there I will get some pictures, should be a hell of a show!! LACMTA also asked NABI for a 40' composite bus, don't know where that stands. NO. NO more NABI's. When the already-old D40LFs, C40LFs, and Neoplans go, LACMTA will be 100% NABI except for the South Bay's Orion VI's. We need another manufacturer. Why doesn't LACMTA look at New Flyer? or any other bus manufacturer for that matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compobus fan Posted September 28, 2011 Share #10 Posted September 28, 2011 NO. NO more NABI's. When the already-old D40LFs, C40LFs, and Neoplans go, LACMTA will be 100% NABI except for the South Bay's Orion VI's. We need another manufacturer. Why doesn't LACMTA look at New Flyer? or any other bus manufacturer for that matter? The simple answer to that (not saying it is right or not) is that NABI is a fantastic partner to them. If you look at the RFP's LACMTA is not looking for the lowest bid, but the better partnerships. With a huge facility up near the Inland Empire service is not an issue, add to that the Metro 45C, and the 42 and 60 BRT's have a good performance record. Big Blue just went all NABI because NFI left something to be desired, and the 40LFW in that livery is sweet!! Let's see who gets the 700 CNG contract now being reviewed, but it will depend on partnership, not price, as a deciding factor. May the best deal win!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheTransitMan Posted October 10, 2011 Share #11 Posted October 10, 2011 That is one good looking bus, I approve :tup::tup::tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheTransitMan Posted October 10, 2011 Share #12 Posted October 10, 2011 That is one good looking bus, I approve :tup::tup::tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queens Surface Posted October 10, 2011 Share #13 Posted October 10, 2011 mmmm, looks like they just slapped a new front on the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queens Surface Posted October 10, 2011 Share #14 Posted October 10, 2011 mmmm, looks like they just slapped a new front on the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted October 14, 2011 Share #15 Posted October 14, 2011 Sorry about the pic. The main lights had already gone out when I started taking shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted October 15, 2011 Share #16 Posted October 15, 2011 Now THAT looks much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C40LFR Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted October 17, 2011 Now THAT looks much better! I knew that this bus would look better in person than that dull rendering. It would probably look even better if had a good Livery. Also, that one piece windshield is epic. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compobus fan Posted October 24, 2011 Share #18 Posted October 24, 2011 NO. NO more NABI's. When the already-old D40LFs, C40LFs, and Neoplans go, LACMTA will be 100% NABI except for the South Bay's Orion VI's. We need another manufacturer. Why doesn't LACMTA look at New Flyer? or any other bus manufacturer for that matter? You will be happy to learn that it looks like LACMTA will purchase 700 C40LFR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C40LFR Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share #19 Posted October 25, 2011 You will be happy to learn that it looks like LACMTA will purchase 700 C40LFR's C40LFRs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY BUS!!!! *Runs in circles in excitement* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compobus fan Posted December 27, 2011 Share #20 Posted December 27, 2011 As of last week the LACMTA has decided todelay the purchase of 700 40' CNG buses till 2013, however since they stood to lose a ton of federal money they will purchase a total of 150 additional Metro 45C (100 2011 and 50 early 2012)!! http://www.metro.net/board/Items/2011/12_December/20111215RBMItem54.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compobus fan Posted January 16, 2012 Share #21 Posted January 16, 2012 Just the latest update from the LACMTA meeting, new bid will be for 550 CNG's, interesting reading on their opinion of the benefits of the reliability of this particular bus. http://www.metro.net/board/Items/2012/01_January/20120118OPItem55.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C40LFR Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share #22 Posted January 18, 2012 The 45C is a very well built bus. I've been impressed by them, and they have a sexy design. I am happy LACMTA brought back this bus. The 45C was discontinued in 2005 then brought back when LACMTA ordered more. My guess was the original 100 2004 45C-LFW units currently used for Rapid Service performed very well and proved themselves and they bought more in 2008. My guess the reason for the discount was to keep the 45C in production, as, sadly, LACMTA was and is the only agency that wasn't too much of a wussy to purchase a composite bus. I reallly wish more cities would by these....these are great buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compobus fan Posted January 18, 2012 Share #23 Posted January 18, 2012 The 45C is a very well built bus. I've been impressed by them, and they have a sexy design. I am happy LACMTA brought back this bus. The 45C was discontinued in 2005 then brought back when LACMTA ordered more. My guess was the original 100 2004 45C-LFW units currently used for Rapid Service performed very well and proved themselves and they bought more in 2008. My guess the reason for the discount was to keep the 45C in production, as, sadly, LACMTA was and is the only agency that wasn't too much of a wussy to purchase a composite bus. I reallly wish more cities would by these....these are great buses. Don't give up just yet, I spoke to an old friend at Valley Transit and I think they may go back to the Metro 45C in 2013 when they will put out an RFP for the 45C-LFW's now in service to be replaced. At the present time their best in field buses are the 45C-LFW, and the NABI 60BRT, which has been requiring a third the downtime of the New Flyer 60LFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted January 18, 2012 Share #24 Posted January 18, 2012 Don't give up just yet, I spoke to an old friend at Valley Transit and I think they may go back to the Metro 45C in 2013 when they will put out an RFP for the 45C-LFW's now in service to be replaced. At the present time their best in field buses are the 45C-LFW, and the NABI 60BRT, which has been requiring a third the downtime of the New Flyer 60LFA. Thats is correct. I'm actually making a 45C thread and im going to merge these posts into it. The more i look into this bus, the more facinating I find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmouse Posted February 7, 2012 Share #25 Posted February 7, 2012 Darts new sexy piece of ass- I actually like NABI now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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