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ex Budd man wrote:The flat wheels occured because the braking rate established by the computer was too agressive. It caused the wheels to slide which in turn caused flats and tread build up.Isn't there wheelslip control (think anti-lock brakes), or is there wheelslip control and it just works poorly?
Matthew Mitchell wrote:The wheel slide is apparently tied into the braking software, whch is why the system didn't work right.ex Budd man wrote:The flat wheels occured because the braking rate established by the computer was too agressive. It caused the wheels to slide which in turn caused flats and tread build up.Isn't there wheelslip control (think anti-lock brakes), or is there wheelslip control and it just works poorly?
ex Budd man wrote:The wheel slide is apparently tied into the braking software, whch is why the system didn't work right.So when do you think the Silverliner VII order will have to be placed?
Matthew Mitchell wrote:ASAP if they want to get it right!ex Budd man wrote:The wheel slide is apparently tied into the braking software, whch is why the system didn't work right.So when do you think the Silverliner VII order will have to be placed?
Matthew Mitchell wrote:Definitely before I retire. I hope. But then again, who knows what this equipment will look like 30 yrs from now, or even what the Silverliner VI will be like?ex Budd man wrote:The wheel slide is apparently tied into the braking software, whch is why the system didn't work right.So when do you think the Silverliner VII order will have to be placed?
thegivenup wrote:That last Silverliner looks a bid odd, perhaps its the VI prototype?Hold on tight... Also, bring a flashlight if you sit on that last one. The ride between Temple and Market East is a little dark..
thegivenup wrote:That last Silverliner looks a bid odd, perhaps its the VI prototype?Wow, SEPTA's going diesel with the VIs?
