Myself Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Even with IBox track Mean Streak could claim some records. If we assume that the lift is being made taller (as a wood coaster it was 161' tall), it would only need to be ~20 feet taller to claim the "tallest hybrid" record (assuming we use that designation for IBox track) from Iron Rattler's 179 feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMMGeek27 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 This thing is definitely opening in 2017 now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 As excited I am to see these go in, I cringe at the thought of the 2017 vs 2018 debate starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 This thing is definitely opening in 2017 now!! Here it comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 This thing is definitely opening in 2018 now!! Fixed that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 This thing is definitely opening in 2018 now!! Fixed that for you. It's coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP Maverick Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 This thing is definitely opening in Frontier Town in the future!! Fixed that for you. FTFY. Again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 This thing is definitely opening in 2017 now!! I'm on team 2016. I think at the pace they're going, they could get it open before CP closes for the season. They've got two weeks. It'll happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 We should do a poll of who's on #team2018 and who's on #team2017...not as a flame war type thing but just a fun competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Mark me down for 2019, just because I want everyone to be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Mark me down for 2019, just because I want everyone to be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I'll go the opposite direction and say they already opened it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk_mamba Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Here's my two cents on the 2017/18 RMC'ed Mean Streak... I am on #Team2017. Here is why... In 2003 Cedar Point announced Top Thrill Dragster in January 2003 even though, like Mean Streak, they had already started on the project before the official announcement was made for Dragster. My only reservation is they are already investing soooo much money into the point. However a RMC conversion is on the cheap end, when compared to other roller coasters they have installed recently. A RMC conversion will get more people to visit the park. I just can't imagine CF starting on a ride this early only to keep it closed until 2018. Ironically, I fear that people will still complain about Mean Streak post the RMC conversion, that everyone has called for since RMC converted their first woodie. To all those that are complaining about the 2017/18 debate wait until the announcement when the "This is awesome/I wanted more" debate begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 From CP Rundown. All aboard the hype train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoBruz199 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 We should do a poll of who's on #team2018 and who's on #team2017...not as a flame war type thing but just a fun competition Ask and you shall receive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoBruz199 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 We should do a poll of who's on #team2018 and who's on #team2017...not as a flame war type thing but just a fun competition Ask and you shall receive... Done. If you look at the front page of the Theme Parks, Roller Coasters & Donkeys forum, you'll find the poll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I just can't imagine CF starting on a ride this early only to keep it closed until 2018. I think it would benefit everyone if CF kept the ride closed until it was ready to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP Maverick Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 [attachment=0]1ce2ka.jpg[/attachment] From CP Rundown. All aboard the hype train Sorry to say that both Topper and I-box use those. I found high-res photos of Lightning Rod confirming this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 True, but I didn't realize there was anyone who thought they would keep it a wood coaster. I mean... they could I guess, but I would think Ibox is the more likely scenario. Either way though it's exciting to see. Anyway on a more important note, it's not that windy. Get it together douche nozzles . For anyone in the know, is the Halloweekends policy to only open Sky Ride / Windseeker if the forecasts gives them confidence that it can run all day since they're probably short staffed and don't want to waste time having people stand around doing nothing? In the summer it seems like they're more willing to operate these rides within any short weather windows they get. I understand the reasoning if that is the case but either way... this event sucks 0/10 would not recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscoasters Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 There's some I box track on-site now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedCycloneFreak Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 There's some I box track on-site now. Color? im almost 100% sure this is for 2017 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 There's some I box track on-site now. Color? im almost 100% sure this is for 2017 now. It appears to be red, so it can't be 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 ^I'd say it's definitely more brown, judging from the picture on Pointbuzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP Maverick Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I suppose this is confirmation of I-Box conversion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 So is that a deep red or brown? Hard to tell since the track is in the shade. Either color will go well in Frontiertown though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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