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Title: Can you do this?!
Post by: brando4905 on November 23, 2009, 07:37:37 AM
Some of you may have already seen this? Amazing.

The Best Bus Driver in the World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRYN2-sfos0&feature=related#normal)
Title: Re: Can you do this?!
Post by: Bestekustoms on November 23, 2009, 07:44:04 AM
NOW Try That Without Power Steering !!!!!

Some People....And His Point Was???????

Kinda Sounded Like Arnold Talking. :o

Piece Of Cake !! 10-4

JOHN
Title: Re: Can you do this?!
Post by: TomC on November 23, 2009, 08:36:20 AM
Mainly because it is a short wheelbase European spec bus (like Sean's).  Try that with a long wheel base GMC, MCI or Prevost!  Good Luck, TomC
Title: Re: Can you do this?!
Post by: Sean on November 23, 2009, 03:13:29 PM
I have seen this before.  I am pretty sure this is a Neoplan, and, yes, my bus can also do this (although my wife has told me if I ever do that, she's leaving!).

IIRC, this was staged for a European game show, wherein the contestants "bet" whether or not the feat is possible.  The inset window in the lower right shows the contestants' reactions as the video progresses.

-Sean
http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com (http://ourodyssey.blogspot.com)
Title: Re: Can you do this?!
Post by: bryanhes on November 23, 2009, 04:58:59 PM
I did that yesterday in my 4905!  :D :D ;D :D No big deal, LOL!

Bryan
Title: Re: Can you do this?!
Post by: Len Silva on November 23, 2009, 05:10:14 PM
Would have been a lot more interesting if he just hit the bridge at fifty miles per hour in the rain, and just spun her around.
Title: Re: Can you do this?!
Post by: Just Dallas on November 23, 2009, 05:20:12 PM
Removed
Title: Re: Can you do this?!
Post by: James77MCI8 on November 23, 2009, 05:25:04 PM
No power steering and a stick...now that would have been impressive.
Title: Re: Can you do this?!
Post by: Sean on November 23, 2009, 05:33:43 PM
The first clip Dallas posted features a bus identical to my own (3-axle Spaceliner, early 80s vintage, with steerable tag) and is from the Neoplan driver training facility.  Would love to take the course!

Actually, seeing what these coaches are capable of has given me a lot more confidence while driving.

-Sean
http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com (http://ourodyssey.blogspot.com)
Title: Re: Can you do this?!
Post by: DaveG on November 23, 2009, 06:10:19 PM
Sean, I think there is a line that goes like this "Professional drivers on closed course, DO NOT try this at home"!
Title: Re: Can you do this?!
Post by: Bestekustoms on November 23, 2009, 09:21:28 PM
SEAN.. How COOL. !!! Just Checked Out Your Bus. Say Hello To George For Me.
You Da Man..
Cant Wait To Read More. 10-4

JOHN