ShirBlackspots Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Why are all these American brands copy-pasted? Because one company owns multiple brands (PACCAR owns DAF, Peterbuilt and Kenworth), so to save money, they use the same chassis and body and do minor cosmetic changes so that they can say they're different trucks. Volvo owns Mack Freightliner is owned by Mercedes (Not sure who owns Western Star. I'd assume Freightliner, which is owned by Mercedes) International is Navistar International Corp (Previously International Harvester Corp) - and sells some of the ugliest trucks on the road (The LoneStar is a prime example) As for the W900? Its a nice truck, but that huge engine tunnel is going to block your view, and so is that small windshield. I might wait for the Volvo VNL to appear in game to buy that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Purple Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 "I am almost excited and now I'll go and buy the game .....Almost" Or you can try the time-limited demo with only the state of California: http://steamcommunity.com/games/americantrucksimulator/announcements/detail/990033542754274678 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirestarteR93 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 ^Yeh, but I prefer to wait a bit more before buying the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MashedPotaton8r Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Because one company owns multiple brands (PACCAR owns DAF, Peterbuilt and Kenworth), so to save money, they use the same chassis and body and do minor cosmetic changes so that they can say they're different trucks. Yep it's very obvious that PACCAR owns these 3 brands. Copy paste much? kappa Only differences I could find are the wheels, speedometer and the options for boxes/trailers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John [RO] Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 ^ That is one ugly Peterbilt ! Doing the Multiplayer Hardcore Challenge on the Europe #2 Server - Currently level 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ykaro Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 nice truck xD , We hope to see you soon Kind Regards, Ykaro Languages: English | Portuguese Report System | Ban Appeal | Feedback System | Rules | Knowledge Base | Server Status Need help with something, or can't find a solution to your issue? Submit a ticket with the support team here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnoxVegas Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Super excited for this bad boy!! Its going to be a blast to drive!! Especially in MP! http://beam.pro/KnoxVegas http://twitch.tv/knoxvegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Wazawai Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 @ShirBlackspots yea that truck from international is ugly af , but I like the prostar look. Sadly we get stuck with ugly first Signature removed by a wondering ghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LazyT] MetalDragon Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Look nice will add it next to my K100 CEO - The Lazy Truckers Click here to join The Lazy Truckers It's amazing how the the brain ignores the "the" before the second "the" Read that again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takumi Fujiwara 86 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 For all the ones that want a cabover, it won't happen anytime soon without a mod I don't think it will happen, because you know what, there's no cabovers in USA now, they were very popular in the 70's and 80's but now that we don't have any length restrictions, they are almost all gone, some still on the road but you have better chance winning lottery than seeing one that does real work. I present to you the freightliner argosy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirBlackspots Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Here's the newest model of the Argosy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freightliner_Argosy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirBlackspots Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 And a video: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 wtf, but not ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirBlackspots Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 And a walkaround and drive video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9KoyDlirFTgZpYOMtps99m8JKxT1Xqx3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.StεvƐ. Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Its gonna be the Volvo of ATSMP for sure, at least until the real Volvo VNL is released in game. well seeing as its now out and you can have a 625 engine in it, im sure it will be the Volvo of ATS (at least till something more powerful comes along... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vargur Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 It's ridiculously fast compared to 550bhp. And it sounds better too, especially when abusing the exhaust brakes. I'm not a fan of the windshield.. shield though, cut visibility in half. Hard to believe it's being used IRL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdwarfer [FR] Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 IRL, there are even drivers who lower their seat and the gears levers are taller, something like that. That "style" has a name I don't remember, and it looks ridiculous IMO XD I saw one on a TV show. I wondered how that guy could drive without having an accident... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 ^ You mean something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John [RO] Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Could anyone explain what the jakebreake does in real life, why it is there and why truckers use it ? And then explain how the stuff works in ATS ? Because i don't expect to have the same real effect in the game. Thanks Doing the Multiplayer Hardcore Challenge on the Europe #2 Server - Currently level 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caff!!! Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 ^It's an engine brake, used to slow down the truck without using the air brakes nearly as hard. Independent driver On 8/28/2018 at 2:16 PM, caff!!! said: to quote Revolver Ocelot: I love to reload shift gears during a battle delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John [RO] Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 As far as i've seen in game, the jakebrake slows down the truck to the lowest RPM of your current gear, then lowers by 1 gear and continues to slow the truck. But very, very slowly. Like 1km/h each second. To the point where normal breaks are more efficient. So my question still stands - what's it used for in the game ? adjusting cruise speed ? reducing speed while coming down/up a ramp ? Doing the Multiplayer Hardcore Challenge on the Europe #2 Server - Currently level 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dragon Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I had a test drive on the W900 last night and I gotta say... That truck should be censored. The sound its engine produces is pure pr0n to my ears. And they like it. But seriously, now. That truck is so much cooler than what I expected! Some people should really get a license before even thinking about buying Euro Truck Simulator 2 or American Truck Simulator. Drive safely, folks! < < < Don't bet on sinking ships because they'll turn your chips to trash! > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rankupgamers Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Could anyone explain what the jakebreake does in real life, why it is there and why truckers use it ? And then explain how the stuff works in ATS ? Because i don't expect to have the same real effect in the game. Thanks It's used to save wear on the brakes... It cycles the engine without fuel and sucks in air (Causing the noise.) It is normally used (around where I live) to keep the truck from gaining much speed going down the mountain on the interstate, as using brakes can cause overheating and failure, which will cause you to crash into a runoff ramp... or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilldre1976 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I had a test drive on the W900 last night and I gotta say... That truck should be censored. The sound its engine produces is pure pr0n to my ears. And they like it. But seriously, now. That truck is so much cooler than what I expected! Yeah agree mate love the sounds proper rumble,pulling away from lights in a town the noise sounds epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.StεvƐ. Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 As far as i've seen in game, the jakebrake slows down the truck to the lowest RPM of your current gear, then lowers by 1 gear and continues to slow the truck. But very, very slowly. Like 1km/h each second. To the point where normal breaks are more efficient. So my question still stands - what's it used for in the game ? adjusting cruise speed ? reducing speed while coming down/up a ramp ? primarily the Jake Brake is an engine braking system which uses less air from the tanks than normal pedal brakes and injects the air into the cylinders slowing compression and reducing rpm, thus reducing speed, its not meant to be used completely for all amounts of braking, but combined with a little pedal brake and you slow down a lot faster than just normal braking, it also saves the brakes from wearing too fast IRL, in game it is a easy aid for slowing down for on/off ramps and for controlling speed downhills or reducing speed quickly (either an accident ahead or super fast speed change down), the Jake brake is just such a great tool to have, along with trailer brakes which can help park trailers in those more harsh dropzones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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