_koppen Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 Am I the only one who seriously don't think this looks to be any more intense than any other recent B&M Invert? Sure it's a great new kind of layout who looks very fun, but that's pretty much it!
coasterlover420 Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 ^^Actually upon a closer look they appear to be half full trains. Even still, with full trains they'll be moving pretty quick, especially on a hot day.
GeorgeT Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 The layout and pace looks absolutely terrific ! For me...without any doubt one of the best inverts out there (knowing the B & M inverter quality !)
Dixi Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 Maybe a video on ride today or tomorrow by Panoramix.
gisco Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 I'll reserve judgement on how good this coaster is until I see a POV and get to ride it.
brossa Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 A typical discussion before even riding it - just a waste!
A.J. Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 It's about time some park had the balls (and the perfect sue-happy neighbor-less location) to leave the track spines hollow. The roar of that inverted coaster sounds fantastic!
SoCalCoasters Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 It's about time some park had the balls (and the perfect sue-happy neighbor-less location) to leave the track spines hollow. The roar of that inverted coaster sounds fantastic! AMEN! Accompained with the ride's insane looking layout, this looks like a top B&M inverted coaster!
Synshine Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 A typical discussion before even riding it - just a waste! Speculation passes the time between announcement and opening.
Dragon Khan Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Our friends at French forum Ameworld have just posted a new video of the tests, in HD this time ! Enjoy this youtube link. Thank you to the French site for this update
coasterlover420 Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Wow, you can really tell the difference between loaded and empty. Even empty it looks like this coaster will be getting pretty good speed. I'm proud of B&M for this one!
Dragon Khan Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Not only empty / not empty. From what I read, they've been testing with 3 different sorts of wheels (even wheels especially designed for cold temperatures... future winter openings ?) I also read that they have been cycling 3 trains and still have to make them run something like 20 hours before they recheck every joint, connexion and so on.
GeorgeT Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Sorry for repeating myself but I just LOVE the layout of that coaster soooo much
UnderCoverDrummer1 Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Is anyone familiar with the protocol for testing B&M inverts? I'm curious as to why they still are testing the coaster without the rest of the wheel covers on?
hydra Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Ok, base on color of track/supports/trains and even the wheel assembly design, I am forever calling this coaster Mini-Montu
DJeXeL Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 ^^I would assume that the train undergoes constant inspection by B&Ms engineers during it's testing phase. Easier to inspect the wheel bogies without the wheel covers on. Another possibility is that B&M is still trying to fine tune the trains speed by swapping nylon wheels for polyurethane and vice versa to obtain the desired speed. Just my 2 cents.....
Dragon Khan Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 As I wrote above, they've been testing 3 different types of wheels, according to Panoramix, who used to run the website "potionmagix". Seems those are for different weather conditions and have VERY variable prices according to the sort. I read on the same website that the "protocol" for all I know of it, consists of a first batch of 40 hours of continuous cycling for each train. This phase is over. The current test runsare probably more for the track than for the train themselves and after another 20 hours, the whole track / collumns should be reinspected for eventual metal fatique and so on... probably more techncal data in the next couple of days
UnderCoverDrummer1 Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 I wasn't thinking about the fact they are probably swapping out wheels pretty often to dial in the desired speed. That definitely makes the most sense.
jjune4991 Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Ok, base on color of track/supports/trains and even the wheel assembly design, I am forever calling this coaster Mini-Montu What I was thinking.
coasterlover420 Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 ^^Yes, they swap wheels a lot because the course is supposed to last an exact amount of time, also, the extensive testing lets engineers know how the strain and forces will affect the parts, so the trains are inspected thoroughly many times throughout. They also program the computer so that automatic/manual modes work correctly, move proxys if needed, adjust wheel tolerances, make sure all buttons (there are a lot, especially at each block) work properly in all modes, etc...there's a lot that needs to be done.
guill06 Posted November 6, 2011 Posted November 6, 2011 source : http://forum.coastersworld.fr/index.php?topic=4579.msg179581#new
Yamez Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 That looks like its going to be awesome! Particularly that last picture, reminds me a bit of Blue Fire's theming.
DougMJr Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) ^That video was already posted on pg. 30 of this thread. edit; It's ok, I just clicked on your video and I recognized it was already posted. Just thought I'd let you know. I do agree, it's a great video! v Edited November 8, 2011 by DougMJr
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