JamminJ Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Uhhh nothing.. this way I don't get in trouble when it doesn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgwfreak Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 ^ We're sending them George Bush. We're tired of dealing with him.  Watch it be a SheiKra clone, painted white, and called something french, like "Le Bird!" or something... Colin C  I doubt it will be a clone of Sheikra. The poster did say like "nothing else in the world" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knottslover77 Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 ^There's no floorless drive machine so it would be like nothing else in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbuzz36763 Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 ^There's no floorless drive machine so it would be like nothing else in the world. Â no floorless dive machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgwfreak Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Is there an echo in here? Â Here's hoping a floorless dive coaster will be more comfortable than a floorless intamin giant drop. (AKA SFOG's drop tower) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goleafsgo Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 "Le Bird!" Â very french sounding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Bye Bye LeMans. Equipment already showing up at the park and inside the LMR track area.  link 1: http://rctcompetition.com/coastershow/0710061123.jpg  link 2: http://www.coasterworldnews.com/v2/?cat=media&page=player&address=JULY%2011TH%202006.wmv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfie Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 LOL! I'd die if it was a clone of SheiKra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Why is it that all Busch parks are B&M heavens? Â (I know about the so-called 'contract', so bite me!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy618 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I was thinking, although this coaster is likely to be Dive Coaster....it would be cool if it is a custom flyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 BGE certainly isn't wasting anytime in their prep work/land clearing for its newest "bird". Photo updates below. LNM is about to receive a new 'beast' near its nesting hole. I always enjoyed how BG tried to 'save' as many trees as possible and replant them elsewhere. Â Credit Link: http://bgescape.com/index.php?page=02_July_1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Why is it that all Busch parks are B&M heavens? Â Because they're smart. Comfortable, good looking, people-movers with excellent reliabilty that open on time (aside from weather related delays).......that's why Busch chose B&M. They haven't let 'em down yet, have they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 ^Ditto. Also, since A-B has installed their B&M products within the varied park chain, their maintenance costs (coaster-budgets as they were referred to 8yrs ago) have been reduced by 19%. They also have a reliability rate (uptime parameters..etc) of 91% (as of 2004) and the ease by which management can train their operators. Some say less lawsuits (although 'actual figures' that has yet to be proved, but not as much incidents/injuries when compared to the other product line of coasters currently operating). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I wouldn't want to see the coasters done any other way... All of A.B.'s B&Ms are quite awesome. (well I haven't ridden Great White but the rest are definately up there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 **Couple of "destruction" pic updates. Within the next week or two, LMR will not only be a memory, but some will forget it even existed. It's always refreshing how BG tends to be careful with the environment (saving trees, etc). Also note how much of Nessie you can see now with the trees/land-clearing.  Link: http://matt.coaster-net.com/images/pictures/displayimage.php?album=24&pos=237  http://matt.coaster-net.com/images/pictures/thumbnails.php?album=24&page=12  **BGE's website is giving clues almost weekly. Check-out some interesting additions to the 07 teaser.  Link: http://www.buschgardens.com/bgw/ar_rides.aspx   **Host: William Bernstein, Jr. of CWN interviewed Diane Centeno, PR-Mgr for BGE/WC/Kingsmill. Although no specifics on the 07 ride, they discussed several interests within the park (including WC). Interested parties can watch the video at the following:  Link: http://www.coasterworldnews.com/v2/?cat=media&page=player&address=EXCLUSIVE%20BGE%20INTERVIEW.wmv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgx Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Dropping... Bird claws... I've got it! Â It's a Flying Dive Machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfoot12 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Ha--one of the words that pops up is "flight". I was thinking of a dive flying coaster as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumboshrmp Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Clearly it isn't "UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD", since Sheikra had that exact same tagline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 ^They recently changed that moniker. Check out the BGE website and the new signage at the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 Good Morning, All,  I spent last night at BGE to look at the progress on the destruction of the old LeMans Raceway, as well as to check out Kinetix (the replacement for Imaganique) and do some ridin'. Kinda hot and sticky, but there was a light crowd, and I was able to get some great after-dark rides on all the coasters, with DarKastle thrown in for good measure. (Note to Ryan King: There's a "living statue" dude in the DarKastle queue who will totally pound it with you.)  And now, a look at the devastation that was LeMans--BGE is moving pretty quickly on this.  Chuck  PS--Kinetix was OK, but I'm not exactly an aficionado of theme-park shows. Like Imaganique, this is "Cirque d'Soleil" lite, only with an onstage rock band and more dancing. The trampoline act was probably the best part. Remember--nothing runs and digs and crushes and destroys like a Deere! Hmm--move this shed to So Cal, and it's a $1.5 million fixer-upper opportunity. OK, I want hard hats and goggles, people! A refugee from the ruins makes off with a precious piece of waffle cone. . . . and "immense strength" is required. Perhaps BGE will offer "Griffon Super Stick" deodorant as a tie-in. . . . of a "vertical" nature . . . So there's "flight" involved . . . Even Alpengeist is impressed by the destructive forces that have been unleashed. Boy, those crepe myrtles are tough! Wonder how much time they have left? . . . the devastation being wrought less than 100 yards away! From the skyride: A Clydesdale grazes peacefully, totally unaware of . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis-storm Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Wow there really clearing that space quickly. I'm glad that I did LeMans Raceway now  Also.. (Sorry could'nt resist)  GENTLEMEN START YOUR ENGINES  I think Deere #2 will win the race ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 ^If it's a race between something on treads and somethibg on tires, bet on the rubber! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 That is the new ride at BGE now. Â The John Deere Classic bumper car ride (staring Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman). Â Great Update on the pic 'ye rebel hunter. They sure did not waste any time in getting the land prepped for its newest beast. I'm curious how the feeling was riding Nessie when you first come out of the station. It has to be a sort-of eerie feeling seeing all those trees missing. Still somewhat saddened that LMR is gone, but it ran its course (and mileage). I really can't wait to see how the ride will utilize the terrain and the landscaping that follows. Â Awesome update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 It is a rather eerie sight when you round the turn out of Nessie's station and encounter all the devastation--and when you fly by on Alpengeist. I, too, am looking forward to seeing how Nessie, Alpie, and Griffie (?) interact with one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 ^This is a depressing sight to see (so far). Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Credit Link: http://buschadventure.com/?page=BGWC-150706-p3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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