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5700 EX introduced...

Discussion in 'Western Star Forum' started by peter_x, Sep 11, 2014.

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  1. Sep 12, 2014 #11
    russtrucker

    russtrucker Road Train Member

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    The tablet and the manual transmissions will be an option for 5700. Detroit engines. Detroit or Meritor rear diffs.
     
    russtrucker, Sep 12, 2014
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  3. Sep 12, 2014 #12
    peter_x

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    I meant the option for the trailer brake mounting. I think it will be.
     
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  4. Sep 12, 2014 #13
    Dryver

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    I'm OK with the Detroit. It is returning the best mpgs in the Cascadias, easily 8-9, running 62, 40K in the box. This model is about saving fuel so I see why WS went with it.
     
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  5. Sep 13, 2014 #14
    russtrucker

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    and when 68. easy 7.8 mpg.
     
    russtrucker, Sep 13, 2014
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  7. Sep 13, 2014 #15
    Lucar

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    Now I know whati want 4 Xmas!
    In red!

    [video=youtube_share;9j7YOoixSnE]http://youtu.be/9j7YOoixSnE[/video]
     
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  8. Sep 15, 2014 #16
    SHC

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    I'm kind of sad. It's not "new" at all. They basically tried this exact same design in the 90's. Disappointed to say the least !!!!

    [​IMG]
     
    SHC, Sep 15, 2014
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    Vintage and Lucar Thank this.
  9. Sep 16, 2014 #17
    russtrucker

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    More like an old school 90s design. But not engine.
     
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  10. Sep 17, 2014 #18
    SHC

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    Yeah, the engine is worse now
     
    SHC, Sep 17, 2014
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  11. Sep 17, 2014 #19
    russtrucker

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    4900 are the trucks available as gliders. But 5700, more likely not will be a glider. Screw CARB, California emissions, fuel cost, and log book rules.
     
    russtrucker, Sep 17, 2014
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  12. Sep 17, 2014 #20
    25(2)+2

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    The title got fixed, but I wasn't home 5 days ago and didn't see it until now.


    The roof fairing is something needed to pull a box, be it reefer or van.


    I'd have to look a little closer to see other improvements.


    As far as the engine, I haven't driven anything I liked more than a DD15, certainly nothing from Cummins. The last 60 series in the 2008 wasn't bad but nowhere near as nice to drive.

    Same horsepower and torque ratings on both with the same transmission and supposedly axle ratio. Last Cummins I drove was a pooch.
     
    25(2)+2, Sep 17, 2014
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