UNCUT POV Bus Drive: 2011 Setra S417TC, revisited. 

Really? If the car continue to steer right I'm not sure what would happen

They sure do.

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Agreed!

setra. she. is. pretty. german. bus. beautynice. video

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I would have loved to drive one when they were new! Somehow, I don't suppose they were all too different, since these were so freaking smooth.

@eugew23 Absolutely! The smooth ride and suspension is simply indescribable 😁

Really? What if car continue to steer?

Yup! I was ready to go on the shoulder, but it was barely necessary.

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better to be safe than sorry. that's why I never speed (more than necessary) unless i can see what's in at least 5 cars ahead

Robbie Hagberg thanks for the heads up on the way home and I will not able to get together for the look at the house today and tomorrow could work for me

They're both about the same size, full size motor coaches. I think they're both around 46 feet (~14 meters) long. Our Setras seat 56 and our MCIs seat 54, but have the optional table.

@@eugew23 Oh, great. Didn't know about the optional tables on the MCI's. Never been on a Setra so from a rider's standpoint, can't do a comparison.

Ah I suppose that makes sense (100kph). Here, there is no universal standard! The Setras are limited to 74mph (120kph), our MCIs are limited to 72mph (116kph), and our Gilligs (city buses) are limited to 65mph (105kph), but I've heard of other agencies limiting their Gilligs to 55mph (89kph). Interesting, huh?

@@eugew23 so interesting and so different than in Europe :)))

@@eugew23 With some agencies, mechanics decide top speeds if they think the vehicles powertrain configuration (choice of transmission and axle ratio) and default top speed will run the engine too hard. A transit bus with a 4-speed Voith and a typical short axle ratio (5.13:1) will provide decent stop and go urban performance but will make the engine run hard at high rpms on the highway, and so the agency I worked for will govern NovaLFS with 4-speed Voith transmissions at 56 mph, and the same LFS with 6-speed ZF or Allison transmissions at 65 mph. We also had Prevost motorcoaches with different combinations of axle ratios (3.81/4.10/4.30/4.56), engines (435 hp Volvo D13 and 350 or 400 hp Detroit S60) that resulted in various levels of acceleration and hill-climbing capability and cruise rpm (all were limited to 69 mph). The motorcoach with a 400 hp S60 and 4.30 or 4.56 axle ratio was a jetliner-like beast to drive, out-accelerates normal traffic when the light turns green and merges easily on highways.

@@ChillDrive The MCI 102DL3 that I drive is 75 mph (121kph).

They won’t do that where I live as the roadside tax collectors need their daily fix of revenue. They invite you to speed, then pull you over and ticket you.

Hi Rui, that button changes the transmission mode to "sport". It will hold gears longer for better acceleration.

I have been using a GoPro Hero 8 Black for a while now. Works well.

A setra specifically. I have a 1997 s217 hdh and man.. the manual doesn't explain well enough.

Thanks - it's not easy, but it helps to look far ahead.

While I like the modernness of the MCI, I like the control layout and way the Setra drives better.

I doubt it

Would be nice, but I think Diamler/New Flyer/MCI and Setra's relationships are on the rocks and I think it is preventing Setra from bringing their 500 series products to the US.

@@eugew23 Setras 500 series would be a perfect competition to the MCIs, VanHools, and the Prevosts

Yes, but with the full windshield version

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On Setras, that right stick controls the strength of the retarder. There is like 4 or 5 settings and they are STRONG.

@@eugew23 thanks for tellin me I learn sum thing new everyday 👍

Engine brake/retarder controls. Setras have five settings for engine brake strength.

Wow I want to drive one so bad they look very relaxing to drive

That's because both are owned by Daimler, the Mercedes people

That is correct!

I don't know if there is an age limit, but once you earn your commercial drivers license, you must also obtain a DOT physical card and maintain its validation.

Appreciate it!

This bus was limited to 74 mph.

Congrats! Just take it slow, and leave lots of room, and have fun. Good luck!

@@eugew23 thank you! Maybe I’ll see you around, I’ll be driving in the same area :)

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I think at this point he’s sort of got tired of reading my comments so uhh

Oops. I'm sure an L9 would sound great!

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Yes

Unfortunately, these were retired. I miss them dearly.

@@eugew23 Can't u find another one?

Those are a rarity in the US. I think older buses like the MCI MC9 have a five-speed manual, but pretty much all modern buses in active use are automatics. I'd love to get my hands on one, though.

This is a University of Maryland coach bus.