robbalvey Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 Thanks for the heads up. I have not heard anything from Kemah yet, but I will let you all know as soon as I hear something! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Looks like this weekend may be all that is needed to get the Bullet running again!!! -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 why is the bullet closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellHammondnholt Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Its not broke is it?! And the weather has been so nice to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Perhaps they're installing auto-lubrication devices on the front of the train so that the track will be nice-n-greezy for Robb's video shoot. Hey, I can dream, can't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methylene Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Don't get Robb started with auto-lubrication devices again. I'll let you bring the towels next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellHammondnholt Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 So... what is the word? Is it going to be open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 So... what is the word? Is it going to be open? As far as I know it should be open by then. Last I heard they are trying to get it open by Monday. -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I called yesterday and they said they have no idea when it will open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 It should be back open today. I saw them doing some maintenance on the first big hill yesterday and they test ran it last night with some of the maintenance guys on it. They have added barbed wire around the back parts of the fence and more mesh screen on parts near on entrance queue as well. -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 What exactly do u think they were doing and what the end result is supposed to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 There are still some spots open for this Sunday's filming session. If you would like to attend, please send an email to robbalvey@themeparkreview.com with the following information: 1. Your full name 2. Your TPR screen name (you MUST be a member of TPR to attend the filming) 3. Your age 4. A couple of sentences about you, etc. 5. Your sex (unless it's REALLY obvious by your name!) 6. How many people are in your party (NOTE: You may not bring a guest other than a spouse or other family member. If you know other people who are interested in coming to the film shoot and they are not family members, they must email me separately. Chances are very good they will be allowed to attend, but they need to be at TPR member and contact me directly.) Remember, only sign up if you are 100% sure you can show up. If you sign up, but do not show up, you may be blacklisted from any future TPR events. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy216 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I cannot wait for this. Around how many times will we ride it? Post 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 ^a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcajun Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Like, till you throw up, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccalip Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Like, till you throw up, right? I would worry more about headaches if you're in the back. This part will kill you... Unless they fixed it when it was closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy216 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Is it really bad? I haven't been on it yet so I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccalip Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 No, as long as it's running fast it's pretty smooth and doesn't shuffle around much. If it's slow you will really notice it shuffle on the bay turn, but it's not that bad. There are just two major jerks in the track that that make me not want to ride the backseat more than once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 ^^^ wuss. Seriously, how you react to it depends on what you're used to. Anyone who enjoys TxGiant even a little bit should have no problem on this coaster whatsoever. Ditto for Rattler. I can easily ride 20-30 times without getting off the train, even when it's running a bit slow and rough. I couldn't do more than 2 or 3 on Giant this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccalip Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 ^^^ wuss. Seriously, how you react to it depends on what you're used to. Anyone who enjoys TxGiant even a little bit should have no problem on this coaster whatsoever. Ditto for Rattler. I can easily ride 20-30 times without getting off the train, even when it's running a bit slow and rough. I couldn't do more than 2 or 3 on Giant this year. Haha, no I can ride it I just won't enjoy it. For a new coaster I'm just saying I expected it to be smoother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Is it open yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Is it open yet? I thought I posted earlier that it would be open yesterday. Regardless, it opened yesterday. I rode tonight about 25 times or so as it was dead. Ran really slow and was really rough in many of the seats. Strangely enough, row 5 provided the best ride, it hasn't done that in a long time. Perhaps with empty trains and a slow ride 5 is the better seat. It was when the ride first opened up and was running low 70's, but quickly became one of my least favorite seats when it ran 64-66's. Amazing what a few seconds difference can make on which seat I like the best. I usually like 2R, but it was almost unbearable for me today. The back row was nice as always, rough but worth it. Hope it is running fast for TPR on Sunday. All the ride ops are aware TPR is coming as they have been told to come in early for work that day -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Like, till you throw up, right? I kid did throw up tonight. They had to shut down rows 9-11 for awhile. -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcajun Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 LOL, yeah. That sucks when it happens. I couldn't take riding over and over for a shoot. I would probably be sick by run # 10. If i re ride coasters i generally rest after 4 cycles. Certainly would like to do the shoot, but it is too much for me now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellHammondnholt Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I've ridden the Bullet at least seven or eight times in a row. Its not that bad. There was several times were I did not even get out of my seat or if I did, it was to change seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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