Alexman Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Dang man, thats going to be a sweet and thrilling ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW FAN Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I can't wait for this coaster. Its going to be sweet! I wonder how they will try the cable lift on it. I hope we get massive air time on it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumForce Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I doubt there will be a cable lift, the lift isn't tall enough to need one plus it is a normal run out to the lift hill form the station. The lift hill does not come directly out of the station. The only four Intamins to use a cable lift are Millennium Force, Expedition Ge Force, Thunder Dolphin, and I think Goliath. The lifthill is directly out of the station on these rides. All the other Intamins that turn out of the station, before they get to the lift hill have normal chain lifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW FAN Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 It has been confirmed that it s a cable lift because of the angle of the lift. And if you go by the ride time which is like 1minute 20 seconds fomr station to station and if you time the ride from after the lift to the brakes it only gives you a short amount of time to get up the lift and a cable lift would do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonKhan Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Where was it confirmed? The angle alone is no indicator... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW FAN Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 There is a whole discussion ong GADVSource about it and someone got an email from Kristin ( I dont know her last name) saying it will ahve one If you look at http://www.gadv.com/forums/index.php?s=a0b9608e12be1fc73fcfc399979043a5&act=ST&f=18&t=6723&st=390 this page and scroll down, you could see the email... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumForce Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I don't consider that source "golden" by any stretch of the imagination. Unless it works like a Vekoma GIB *EEEK* I don't see how a moving train will be able to crab a catch car without coming to a complete stop. Another problem I see is that the drop is not right after the lift, where will the catch car go? Sorry, not saying it won't happen but I really don't see why it would need a cable lift or how one would be implemented without being a headache operationally. With Intamin's current track record, the simpler and more proven the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonKhan Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I don't see how a moving train will be able to crab a catch car without coming to a complete stop. Goliath is pushed on the catch car, therefore is moving... But I also, see no reason for it to have a cable lift. The lifthills on Balder and Colossos are both very fast and very steep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Maybe the train comes to a complete stop, or almost to a complete stop to be able to latch onto the cable car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezus Juice Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 The Intamin water ride at Gardaland has a short roll out before the cable lift. Also there is a small turnaround before the first drop so, while I'm still not convinced it has been comfirmed, there is a precedent already set. Plus, it's totally a coaster! -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 The El Toro Construction Journal has been updated and they say they will be going vertical by Monday afternoon: Oct. 28 The construction of El Toro continues to move along at a steady pace. With the majority of footings, concrete pier caps and anchor bolt placement substantially complete for the lift, we are focused on the concrete footing pour for the crest of the lift hill to the return drop. More than 400 yards of concrete, equal to 40 truck loads, will be needed to fill the enormous area supporting the return at the top of the lift hill. Portions of the track and lumber for El Toro continue to arrive weekly. The lumber for the lift area is staged in the parking area next to Kingda Ka. Approximately 40 two-legged bents have been fabricated. The bent assembly carpenter crew is in the process of bundling up components for three-legged bents for transport and staging in the lift area for assembly on site. Erection starting at the base of the lift will begin on or before Mon., Oct. 31, 2006. Update from Al Rubano – Director of Construction I just got back and posted a construction update over on my site: Click to see all the pictures!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Erection starting at the base of the lift will begin on or before Mon., Oct. 31, 2006. Wow, thats some pretty slow progress there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 post deleted........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 ^ Yes. --Robb "He said erection." Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackskellington101 Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Robb "He said erection." Alvey Begin the giggling like schoolgirls. teehee. Stuart "They're erecting the woodie" Newsom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 --Robb "He said erection." Alvey HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! That is HILARIOUS . Can't wait to see this thing erect *snickers* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfBeastSucks Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 I don't know about the rest of you, but I am looking forward to seing this massive erection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted October 29, 2005 Author Share Posted October 29, 2005 ^ Then feast your eyes on some hard core coaster action! More pics from this weekend at SFGAdv on my site: AmusementPics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 ^ and so it begins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJackson Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 the hardcore wood on wood action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider117 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Just a quick update on how the ride is looking these days... More pictures can be found HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 That is one steep lift hill. :shock: I can't wait to see how they cram everything into the new section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastakid Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 omg it is so small...lol ...yeah not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider117 Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MF310ryb Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I am not sure if anyone has noticed this but on Six Flags Great Adventure's web site they are stating that the height of the lift is 188 ft but in the press release and on rcdb they are stating 181 ft. Does anyone know which height is accurate not like a few feet maters but I was just curious. This is from the construction journal Dec. 2- Bent erection on the lift hill continues at a steady pace. With the erection of bents 48 and 49 we should reach a height of 164 feet by the end of this week. The 188-foot height for the lift should be completed by Christmas. Demolition is finished in the area where Bugs Bunny National Park will occupy. The section is currently in the engineering design process. Planning and zoning application have been submitted and approved with a resolution expected by Dec. 5. Construction of this area will begin immediately in Jan. 2006. Al Rubano - Director of Construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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