robman Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 One thing I forgot to mention in last night's write up: it sounded like Gold Striker was running a little dry, was making these bat screeching noises starting at midway turn all up until the brake run. It was a different sounding screech from what I heard during promo shoot or even the screeching Tonerre De Zeus at Park Asterix does now. It still hauled but the sounds were cringe-worthy, like nails on a chalkboard. I notice this on Lightning Racer all the time when the trains are nearly empty. Was the train full? The train was completely full when it made the noise. The ride was down this morning with maintenance workers walking the tack and inspecting the rails it looked like. (Going off a friends facebook picture.) What im thinking is they were putting a type of lube on the rails so it doesn't make that noise anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What Now Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'm at the park right now and Goldstriker is still closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'm at the park right now and Goldstriker is still closed. Is it even cycling any empty trains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailisun98 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I thought that Gold Striker has some amazingly extreme forces for a woodie. I think the g forces are causing some problems now for the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What Now Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'm at the park right now and Goldstriker is still closed. Is it even cycling any empty trains? Never saw any trains cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 That would suck if they're having problems with the track, I really don't want GS to get rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robman Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 The park announced a new show today that will be featured at Halloween Haunt! "Enter this abandoned movie theater at your own risk as the owner has gone mad! For one last night, he will view his favorite horror movies before the wrecking ball destroys his life. To his shock, the screen comes to life and haunts his soul. Do you dare to join the viewing party???" This is the first show in Halloween Haunt history to feature ice skaters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm looking forward to checking out the new ice show, sounds like it can be pretty neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 That would suck if they're having problems with the track, I really don't want GS to get rough. I recall hearing that squeal during the promo shoot and when asked, they said it was due to the different wheel configurations they were trying. Maybe they switched out wheels while more are on order? Who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Has Gold Striker opened back up yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 That would suck if they're having problems with the track, I really don't want GS to get rough. I recall hearing that squeal during the promo shoot and when asked, they said it was due to the different wheel configurations they were trying. Maybe they switched out wheels while more are on order? Who knows How are they trying a different wheel configuration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Has Gold Striker opened back up yet? CGA is no longer in daily operation so I imagine whatever was going on, assuming its maintenance, should be back this Saturday. CGA's last weekday operation was Monday this week...Saturday is the soonest we'll know (since I'll be heading out of the park Saturday). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Has Gold Striker opened back up yet? CGA is no longer in daily operation so I imagine whatever was going on, assuming its maintenance, should be back this Saturday. CGA's last weekday operation was Monday this week...Saturday is the soonest we'll know (since I'll be heading out of the park Saturday). Ahhh, got it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Has Gold Striker opened back up yet? CGA is no longer in daily operation so I imagine whatever was going on, assuming its maintenance, should be back this Saturday. CGA's last weekday operation was Monday this week...Saturday is the soonest we'll know (since I'll be heading out of the park Saturday). I'm surprised they go to weekends and Fridays only so soon, quite a few east coast parks still operate all week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Has Gold Striker opened back up yet? CGA is no longer in daily operation so I imagine whatever was going on, assuming its maintenance, should be back this Saturday. CGA's last weekday operation was Monday this week...Saturday is the soonest we'll know (since I'll be heading out of the park Saturday). I'm surprised they go to weekends and Fridays only so soon, quite a few east coast parks still operate all week. Many schools actually started this week and last week. Not sure how school districts are in your location but schools in my area actually started today. It wouldn't make much sense for a park to open when kids are in school and the rest of us are at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Has Gold Striker opened back up yet? CGA is no longer in daily operation so I imagine whatever was going on, assuming its maintenance, should be back this Saturday. CGA's last weekday operation was Monday this week...Saturday is the soonest we'll know (since I'll be heading out of the park Saturday). I'm surprised they go to weekends and Fridays only so soon, quite a few east coast parks still operate all week. Many schools actually started this week and last week. Not sure how school districts are in your location but schools in my area actually started today. It wouldn't make much sense for a park to open when kids are in school and the rest of us are at work. This is my second week of school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcoaster Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I took a road trip up north a couple weekends back and got my first Gold Striker rides in (only twice, unfortunately). I was worried that it was all a lot of hype over another so-so GCI, but it truly was a great coaster. It's probably my favorite GCI now (only Thunderhead and Der El Toro really compare for me, though I haven't been on Prowler or Knight Valley's yet), and it's certainly in my top ten wood coaster list. Congrats to the locals, you probably now have the best coaster on the west coast. It's also a good sign that GCI's designs seem to be improving over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 The park announced a new show today that will be featured at Halloween Haunt! "Enter this abandoned movie theater at your own risk as the owner has gone mad! For one last night, he will view his favorite horror movies before the wrecking ball destroys his life. To his shock, the screen comes to life and haunts his soul. Do you dare to join the viewing party???" This is the first show in Halloween Haunt history to feature ice skaters! A show with killer ice skaters running over people and chopping them up with their skates could be terribly awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJnCFL Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 The park announced a new show today that will be featured at Halloween Haunt! "Enter this abandoned movie theater at your own risk as the owner has gone mad! For one last night, he will view his favorite horror movies before the wrecking ball destroys his life. To his shock, the screen comes to life and haunts his soul. Do you dare to join the viewing party???" This is the first show in Halloween Haunt history to feature ice skaters! A show with killer ice skaters running over people and chopping them up with their skates could be terribly awesome! And fake blood squirting onto the front row, can call it the "Bloody Squirt Zone" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 ^ Hmmm...red ice...that would be pretty neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 When does CGA usually announce new attractions? Would we have heard something by now if they were building something new for 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Any update on Gold Striker today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robman Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Any update on Gold Striker today? It's currently open as I type this and opened with the park today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPmillenia94 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Yeah they were probably lubing it up.( ) Thats what wood coasters do sometimes, ive heard much worse on cyclone at sfne and hurler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Any update on Gold Striker today? It's currently open as I type this and opened with the park today. Very nice to hear this wasn't anything major! I'm making it my mission to ride it in about a month, along with Undertow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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