djboss302 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Any updates on construction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityFlyersInc Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 ^There are so many coasters that would benefit from RMC. But the technology is still new, so it's good to wait a few years until they can see how everything holds up*. I'm wondering what happens to the composite material in the steel tubes? Does it crack in places or shrink/expand? *I bet (and HOPE!) Cedar Fair is keeping a close eye on this. RMC fills the steel topper track part with non-shrink concrete so it won't crack or shrink in anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 ^Sometimes results are different than expectations, over time. I'm thinking of all those years (late 80s into the 90s) when we were getting plenty of awesome new coasters from Dinn, and then Custom. Most of them kicked butt for a year or two, then fell apart or were neutered. Heck, Iron Wolf was smooth and awesome for a while... Either way, the RMC rides are getting dynamite reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 *I bet (and HOPE!) Cedar Fair is keeping a close eye on this. I know it's been said many times but I can not think of a ride that would benefit more from an RMC renovation than Mean Streak. It has no classic status to maintain, and is so tall and so big that they have to break the hell out of it keeping it dull and airtime free, making it a massive waste of real estate. Of course, I feel their renovated coasters are kind of ugly (!) and would rather they just knock it down and build a beautiful, innovative new coaster from scratch. But I know cost is a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 ^ I do not agree that the renovated projects are ugly, but I do agree that a new Coaster or even two in the area Mean Streak is in would be a welcome addition. Especially if RMC were still to be involved. *My apologies for the Cedar Point reference in the SFGAm thread....just wanted to make the relevant point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Of course, I feel their renovated coasters are kind of ugly (!) and would rather they just knock it down and build a beautiful, innovative new coaster from scratch. But I know cost is a concern. I would rather a ride "look foul but feel fair," rather than the other way around. Mean Streak is a nice-looking ride that is very foul of temper. But to get back to Great America, I'm really looking forward to riding Goliath next year. Great America is one of Six Flags' better parks, and this ride should kick it up to yet another level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 ^ Oh yes! SFGAm has an awesome future ahead with the addition of Goliath. Look what Outlaw Run did for SDC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Never been to this park, but it is certainly on the radar next year along with a trip to Springfield to visit Lincoln's memorial tomb. Goliath definitely looks bat sh%t crazy...can't wait to wait to watch this one go up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 ^ I highly recommend you go! I have not been since 2002 and can not wait to go back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Turbo Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 ^I have been going there every summer for the past four or five years and I love it. It is my favorite six flags park I have been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 ^ Mine too, with my 2nd favorite being SFStL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 ^^Same here, I love SFGAm. My second favorite Six Flags park is SFFT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 This is my home park and go there once a month every summer. So excited for Goliath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBears Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 From SFGAm's Twitter: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 So exciting to see Footers placed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBears Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Goliath's construction site as of this afternoon. Footers are being added for the overbanked turn and the twist and shout. [attachment=0]Screen Shot 2013-11-07 at 2.35.31 PM.png[/attachment] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 ^ Wanna retry that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthegolfer Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Here it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Oh wow, I didnt realize its footprint stretched that far! What a nice surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBears Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 ^ Wanna retry that? I'm having a little bit of difficulties with uploads right now. Thanks "willthegolfer". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I wonder if we will see vertical Construction by Thanksgiving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthegolfer Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Here is a shot from this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailisun98 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Wow! Seems like a good start. Can't wait to ride it next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDoesKnow Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Not sure if you guys saw the contest SFGAm is hosting on their Facebook, but they are looking for a "Goliath Insider" to update their YouTube channel all winter long. Here is my video entry, thank you for your support! Vote for SCOTT SCHAFFER as your Goliath Insider! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Not sure if you guys saw the contest SFGAm is hosting on their Facebook, but they are looking for a "Goliath Insider" to update their YouTube channel all winter long. Here is my video entry, thank you for your support! Vote for SCOTT SCHAFFER as your Goliath Insider! I voted for you, Scotty. You are the in the lead with votes right now, so you have good chances of winning and, hopefully, you do win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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