why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

Racer X 69 · 06-20-2014, 08:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

Why are cabovers fading away? I hadn't thought about it, but there don't seem to be as many as there used to be.

Originally posted by Parallax

Non of that explains why cabovers are disappearing. :confused2:

OK.

Here is the Racer's Digest Condensed Version.

Cabover trucks became prevalent in North America as the need to haul more freight on tractor-trailer combinations increased, but the legal length did not. With the cab "over" the engine the length of the tractor chassis could be kept at a minimum, thereby allowing for the maximum trailer length possible, and allowing the maximum load carrying area.

As more states began revising combination vehicle length laws, and also allowing higher combination vehicle gross weights, the need to make the tractor design as compact as possible diminished. Cabs began to "move" back toward the center of the chassis, sleepers also moved reward, and even began to grow in size, with added features not possible or practical in the cabover designs.

Conventional cab designs offer a better ride, better ergonomics, allow for better driver comfort and ergonomics, and allow for more ready access to the engine for maintenance and repair. Conventional cabs also offer a more quiet environment for the driver, and less heat is transmitted into the cab.

The reason that Europe still predominately has cabover trucks is that the roads in the cities and towns were designed long before the advent of motor driven transportation, and centuries old buildings border directly upon those roads. As such trucks and tractor-trailer combinations have to be designed with the limited room to maneuver in mind.

"And now you know, the rest of the story". {Paul Harvey, RIP}

**monochrome** · 06-21-2014, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Here is what I get when clicking the link:

*sigh*

Step away for a couple days and I miss out on all the fun.

What are Bondezire's models?

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/search.php?searchid=10405664

RoxnDox · 06-21-2014, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Did you stop by and pay Ray Troll a visit?

No, our port schedule didn't give us much time in Ketchikan, and I had one of those flightseeing tours right in the middle of it. So I'll just have to content myself with his online store (or start planning another trip!)

But the flight was totally worth it. Absolutely jaw-dropping gorgeous and the weather gods smiled on us...

Jim

VoiceOfReason · 06-21-2014, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

So all is better now?

Definitely.

Parallax · 06-21-2014, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Here is the Racer's Digest Condensed Version.

About time! Geeze..................

stevebrot · 06-21-2014, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

OK.

Here is the Racer's Digest Condensed Version.

Originally posted by Parallax

About time! Geeze..................

The condensation process takes time...lots of time...

Steve

Racer X 69 · 06-21-2014, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The condensation process takes time...lots of time...

Steve

And I had to keep stopping and clearing the condensation from my reading glasses.

Racer X 69 · 06-21-2014, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/search.php?searchid=10405664

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tim60 · 06-21-2014, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

And I had to keep stopping and clearing the condensation from my reading glasses.

What a sub-thread you lot have just created. (Try clicking on the back links of quotes till they stop!)

Jean Poitiers · 06-21-2014, 01:45 PM

OK ... I double dare you, hociR !!! Put your mark on this one ...

J

**jac** · 06-21-2014, 01:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

The condensation process takes time...lots of time...

"I would have written a shorter letter but I didn't have time." - Abe Lincoln.

**monochrome** · 06-21-2014, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Still:

Find the user Bondezire's Threads.

magkelly · 06-21-2014, 05:16 PM

The K-x died so I've been seriously eying a new camera body for the last month or so. I'm holding out for a K5II come Sept but I'm admittedly having a hard time saying "no" to a red K-30 now that they've dropped down into the high 300's for just a body used. Not once did I even look at a K3. Honestly I'm not even tempted. The K5II just makes more sense, for me, but that red K-30 still sings a siren song every time I see one...

Joel B · 06-21-2014, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

but that red K-30 still sings a siren song every time I see one...

Go for it!!!!!

Parallax · 06-21-2014, 06:46 PM

Mag, somebody is going to buy that K-30. Don't you deserve it more than some nameless, faceless person? Hmmmmmm?

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06-20-2014, 08:43 PM - 1 Like	#9046
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by Parallax Why are cabovers fading away? I hadn't thought about it, but there don't seem to be as many as there used to be. Originally posted by Parallax Non of that explains why cabovers are disappearing. :confused2: OK. Here is the Racer's Digest Condensed Version. Cabover trucks became prevalent in North America as the need to haul more freight on tractor-trailer combinations increased, but the legal length did not. With the cab "over" the engine the length of the tractor chassis could be kept at a minimum, thereby allowing for the maximum trailer length possible, and allowing the maximum load carrying area. As more states began revising combination vehicle length laws, and also allowing higher combination vehicle gross weights, the need to make the tractor design as compact as possible diminished. Cabs began to "move" back toward the center of the chassis, sleepers also moved reward, and even began to grow in size, with added features not possible or practical in the cabover designs. Conventional cab designs offer a better ride, better ergonomics, allow for better driver comfort and ergonomics, and allow for more ready access to the engine for maintenance and repair. Conventional cabs also offer a more quiet environment for the driver, and less heat is transmitted into the cab. The reason that Europe still predominately has cabover trucks is that the roads in the cities and towns were designed long before the advent of motor driven transportation, and centuries old buildings border directly upon those roads. As such trucks and tractor-trailer combinations have to be designed with the limited room to maneuver in mind. "And now you know, the rest of the story". {Paul Harvey, RIP}

06-21-2014, 05:18 AM	#9047
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Here is what I get when clicking the link: sigh Step away for a couple days and I miss out on all the fun. What are Bondezire's models? https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/search.php?searchid=10405664

06-21-2014, 06:24 AM	#9048
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Did you stop by and pay Ray Troll a visit? No, our port schedule didn't give us much time in Ketchikan, and I had one of those flightseeing tours right in the middle of it. So I'll just have to content myself with his online store (or start planning another trip!) But the flight was totally worth it. Absolutely jaw-dropping gorgeous and the weather gods smiled on us... Jim

06-21-2014, 08:13 AM	#9049
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by Racer X 69 So all is better now? Definitely.

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Here is the Racer's Digest Condensed Version. About time! Geeze..................

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Racer X 69 OK. Here is the Racer's Digest Condensed Version. Originally posted by Parallax About time! Geeze.................. The condensation process takes time...lots of time... Steve

06-21-2014, 12:50 PM	#9052
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by stevebrot The condensation process takes time...lots of time... Steve And I had to keep stopping and clearing the condensation from my reading glasses.

06-21-2014, 12:51 PM	#9053
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06-21-2014, 01:23 PM	#9054
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,742	Originally posted by Racer X 69 And I had to keep stopping and clearing the condensation from my reading glasses. What a sub-thread you lot have just created. (Try clicking on the back links of quotes till they stop!)

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06-21-2014, 01:51 PM - 1 Like	#9056
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Originally posted by stevebrot The condensation process takes time...lots of time... "I would have written a shorter letter but I didn't have time." - Abe Lincoln.

06-21-2014, 04:59 PM	#9057
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Still: Find the user Bondezire's Threads.

06-21-2014, 05:16 PM	#9058
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	The K-x died so I've been seriously eying a new camera body for the last month or so. I'm holding out for a K5II come Sept but I'm admittedly having a hard time saying "no" to a red K-30 now that they've dropped down into the high 300's for just a body used. Not once did I even look at a K3. Honestly I'm not even tempted. The K5II just makes more sense, for me, but that red K-30 still sings a siren song every time I see one...

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Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by magkelly but that red K-30 still sings a siren song every time I see one... Go for it!!!!!

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Mag, somebody is going to buy that K-30. Don't you deserve it more than some nameless, faceless person? Hmmmmmm?