Carowinds Discussion Thread

[El Toro_Ryan]

I'm pretty sure I already see a trim on it

 

I seriously doubt that trim will have too much of an impact on the ride. Aren't the trims on Leviathan hardly noticeable? I don't think I've heard any heavy complaining about those.

[BDG]

Camelback nearly complete. One more piece.

 

 

photo: http://cs1.pixelcaster.com/carowinds/camera1.jpg

video: http://pixelcaster.com/live/carowinds/camera1.html

[wiyoh1984]

Fury325 is looking good! Guess I will have to make another trip to Carowinds this year.

[VF15]

That airtime hill is now complete. Now onto the helix.

[DJeXeL]

With the way they are moving on this, you would think the erection (Giggle) company is getting a bonus for completing the track work ahead of schedule....

I've never seen track erection move this quickly.

[Keetz]

With the way they are moving on this, you would think the erection (Giggle) company is getting a bonus for completing the track work ahead of schedule....

I've never seen track erection move this quickly.

 

Seriously, this building company, and the one used for the Thunderbird really know how to get B&M up. It's like once they built the lift and drop, everything else is a piece of cake.

[nicman]

^Especially that after the first drop, everything else is much shorter in height.

[Geauga Dog]

Plus the Charlotte area doesn't get the same kind of weather we get up north with all the snow and single temps/below zero wind chills.

 

I'm very impressed with how Fury 325 is turning out.

[nicman]

Update: (one new piece of track & support is now in place)

[woolandmammoth]

Should we start figuring out how Cedar Fair will fit this into Dorney in 20 years?

 

On a more serious note, Its refreshing to see that this thing is going up so quickly. I say refreshing because my home park is Great Adventure that has yet to break ground on Looping Dragon. Its really amazing how much better of a company/chain Cedar Fair is.

[nicman]

^We should in the Dorney Park Thread!

[coasterfreak101]

With the way they are moving on this, you would think the erection (Giggle) company is getting a bonus for completing the track work ahead of schedule....

I've never seen track erection move this quickly.

 

Not one, but two uses of the word 'erection'. Bravo, sir. Bravo.

[DJeXeL]

^Yea well I can't leave all the sexual innuendos for Guy!!

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

Glad to see their working on track today!

[rcjp]

^Wow these guys don't stop!

[RCT3Bross]

I think they plan to have it done upcoming week. I mean last week 2 camelbacks were completed and today they're working on the helix. Knowing that after the helix there are only two camelbacks left that are smaller I think they can have it done by friday.

[BDG]

 

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[appel]

I think they plan to have it done upcoming week. I mean last week 2 camelbacks were completed and today they're working on the helix. Knowing that after the helix there are only two camelbacks left that are smaller I think they can have it done by friday.

 

They are running out of track, only 6 pieces left, Clermont needs to send more truck loads so they can finish the track.

[Keetz]

 

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WHOOAAAAAAA! That is a sight to behold! That barrel turn looks so tiny.

[CPmillenia94]

That hill looks so undersupported..

[prozach626]

That hill looks so undersupported..

 

Oh sh*t. You'd better hurry up and contact the engineers to let them know.

[thrillseeker4552]

That hill looks so undersupported..

 

Oh sh*t. You'd better hurry up and contact the engineers to let them know.

 

Especially the B&M engineers. They never do anything right.

[sbrubakerjr]

I know we are still a ways away...

 

But, when should we expect an announcement about an opening date for this coaster?

 

I am guessing they are still aiming for opening day?

[tarheel1231]

I know we are still a ways away...

 

But, when should we expect an announcement about an opening date for this coaster?

 

I am guessing they are still aiming for opening day?

March 28th, 2015.

[christianscoasters]

I know we are still a ways away...

 

But, when should we expect an announcement about an opening date for this coaster?

 

I am guessing they are still aiming for opening day?

 

This isn't Six Flags.