Discussion on bus bodyworks/interior designs

• TIB537B

  6 Jul 09, 19:42

  There are many different types of bodyworks on the buses, from the good old Alexander PS design to the modern looking Gemilang bodywork. And each bodywork's design seems to speak a story for itself, e.g. the Hispano Habit -> modern and timeless, the CDGE B9 bodywork which sets it apart from the other double decker bodyworks in Singapore with a one piece glass windscreen and a smiley at the headlight bumper area.

  With the exterior looks, the interior looks of the buses is defintely a factor to let the passengers enjoy the ride. The Hispano Habit is one nice example with the pastel blue interior and bright orange grabpoles with Volgelsitzes for a comfortable (although dusty) ride.

  So this thread is for the discussions and views of the bus bodyworks and the interior design that comes with it. Of course, it's not limited to just SG buses but to overseas buses. Maybe can see a Wright bodyworked K230UB one day

  (keep the discussions civil :) thanks)

• TIB1224Y

  6 Jul 09, 20:24

  Able to maximise the interior space usage while making it aesthetically beautiful seems to be the aim of some bodywork manufacturers. Wright is one very good example, having about the same seating numbers, they also managed to install panels inside to induce a cosy feeling. The colors used on the 2006 batch of AVBWs in Hong Kong further enhanced the warm feeling. Definitely its one of the citybuses that I took that gives a coach feeling...

  

  Upper deck, AVBW20/MG4804.

  Though a feature of many modern double deck citybuses, the straight staircases on them do occupy more space than a older bus of the same class.

• nenepokey

  6 Jul 09, 21:32

  Originally posted by TIB1224Y:

  Able to maximise the interior space usage while making it aesthetically beautiful seems to be the aim of some bodywork manufacturers. Wright is one very good example, having about the same seating numbers, they also managed to install panels inside to induce a cosy feeling. The colors used on the 2006 batch of AVBWs in Hong Kong further enhanced the warm feeling. Definitely its one of the citybuses that I took that gives a coach feeling...

  

  Upper deck, AVBW20/MG4804.

  Though a feature of many modern double deck citybuses, the straight staircases on them do occupy more space than a older bus of the same class.

  a KMB Wright B9TL. for me i still prefer the Wright bodys, if only they have some in SG...

• SBS7322B

  6 Jul 09, 21:52

  I find that CDGE copies some ideas from Wright. Like the single piece windscreen for DDs.
• Y_Shun

  7 Jul 09, 09:24

  Originally posted by SBS7322B:

  I find that CDGE copies some ideas from Wright. Like the single piece windscreen for DDs.

  true but i find them nicer than gemilang... be it interior or exterior

• AEW5001

  7 Jul 09, 09:26

  Originally posted by TIB537B:

  There are many different types of bodyworks on the buses, from the good old Alexander PS design to the modern looking Gemilang bodywork. And each bodywork's design seems to speak a story for itself, e.g. the Hispano Habit -> modern and timeless, the CDGE B9 bodywork which sets it apart from the other double decker bodyworks in Singapore with a one piece glass windscreen and a smiley at the headlight bumper area.

  With the exterior looks, the interior looks of the buses is defintely a factor to let the passengers enjoy the ride. The Hispano Habit is one nice example with the pastel blue interior and bright orange grabpoles with Volgelsitzes for a comfortable (although dusty) ride.

  So this thread is for the discussions and views of the bus bodyworks and the interior design that comes with it. Of course, it's not limited to just SG buses but to overseas buses. Maybe can see a Wright bodyworked K230UB one day

  (keep the discussions civil :) thanks)

  *dreams of a rigid habit

• TIB930Z

  7 Jul 09, 15:27

  Originally posted by TIB1224Y:

  Able to maximise the interior space usage while making it aesthetically beautiful seems to be the aim of some bodywork manufacturers. Wright is one very good example, having about the same seating numbers, they also managed to install panels inside to induce a cosy feeling. The colors used on the 2006 batch of AVBWs in Hong Kong further enhanced the warm feeling. Definitely its one of the citybuses that I took that gives a coach feeling...

  

  Upper deck, AVBW20/MG4804.

  Though a feature of many modern double deck citybuses, the straight staircases on them do occupy more space than a older bus of the same class.

  i agree with it , Buses in Hong Kong gives passenger a very high-class feeling

• SBS7382C

  7 Jul 09, 18:47

  Originally posted by TIB930Z:

  i agree with it , Buses in Hong Kong gives passenger a very high-class feeling

  very comfortable seats...gd for sleeping

• SBS n SMRT

  7 Jul 09, 18:51

  I still prefers old buses, those seats are more comfortable

• SBS7322B

  8 Jul 09, 22:47

  Originally posted by SBS n SMRT:

  I still prefers old buses, those seats are more comfortable

  Referring to the Nissan UD OAC?

• SBS n SMRT

  8 Jul 09, 22:48

  Originally posted by SBS7322B:

  Referring to the Nissan UD OAC?

  yes........the fur is soft lo..so nice

• SBS7322B

  8 Jul 09, 22:51

  Originally posted by SBS n SMRT:

  yes........the fur is soft lo..so nice

  Just an incident. There was this elderly sitting down on a Scania K230UB next to me. She then exclaimed in Chinese saying that the cushion of the seat is too thin.

• SBS n SMRT

  8 Jul 09, 22:55

  Originally posted by SBS7322B:

  Just an incident. There was this elderly sitting down on a Scania K230UB next to me. She then exclaimed in Chinese saying that the cushion of the seat is too thin.

  yes...but the 0405 SMRT CAC seats are even tinner, just the cotton clothe only.....

• SBS7322B

  8 Jul 09, 23:02

  Originally posted by SBS n SMRT:

  yes...but the 0405 SMRT CAC seats are even tinner, just the cotton clothe only.....

  Dusty too. I remember patting the seat and a cloud of dust will rise up.....

• SBS8033D

  9 Jul 09, 14:43

  Rmb that time i went with my neighbour and my dad to LCK farm, then come back we actually went to the opposite side, so we end up going to LCK Rd end. BC go toilet, so me and my neighbour kept patting onto the seats. Tons of dust actually bumped up lol

• SBS8033D

  9 Jul 09, 14:45

  Originally posted by SBS n SMRT:

  yes........the fur is soft lo..so nice

  agree.

  UD seats classified into:

  Leather(brown one), cotton seat and the Vogelsitze.

• Bus and Train LoVuR

  9 Jul 09, 15:51

  Originally posted by SBS7322B:

  Dusty too. I remember patting the seat and a cloud of dust will rise up.....

  Ya , tried that before.

• SBS7382C

  9 Jul 09, 18:07

  Originally posted by SBS8033D:

  agree.

  UD seats classified into:

  Leather(brown one), cotton seat and the Vogelsitze.

  UDs hav Vogelsitze? how come i nvr c b4?

• nenepokey

  9 Jul 09, 18:47

  Originally posted by SBS7382C:

  UDs hav Vogelsitze? how come i nvr c b4?

  TIB1252R (gone) was one of them.

• Raraken

  9 Jul 09, 20:25

  If I remember correctly, 2 UDs had Vogelsitze seats. Uber dusty, until it was more grey than green XD. Didn't dare whack, cuz scared later so much dust.

• TIB537B

  9 Jul 09, 20:36

  The vogelsitezs were recycled ones i think. either way they are the old design vogelsitezs and super dusty. abit of a weird combo where old meets modern -> old interior meets modern vogelsitez

• SBS n SMRT

  9 Jul 09, 23:04

  thanks

  .....the OAC seats are better than CAC ones.....

• .SBS9888Y.

  9 Jul 09, 23:06

  Originally posted by SBS7382C:

  UDs hav Vogelsitze? how come i nvr c b4?

  some were refurbished with those furry seats.

• SBS n SMRT

  9 Jul 09, 23:09

  Originally posted by .SBS9888Y.:

  some were refurbished with those furry seats.

  may i knoww what is furry seats, OAC seats???

• Raraken

  10 Jul 09, 08:55

  I think 9888Y is trying to say the green 'arrow' pattern seats. No more furry, now all just squashed sponge and cloth.