The new ride will definitely be quieter than Iron Wolf was, so I bet that will be brought up at some point.
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New Ride(s) for 2014
The resident complaints are kinda fun to hear seeing as though it won't change anything. I think they know that but just want their voices heard or, in this case, broadcast all over the Internet
The new ride will definitely be quieter than Iron Wolf was, so I bet that will be brought up at some point.
^The ride might be quieter, but the screams sure won't be!
My favorite has to be from Vertical Velocity's Zoning Meeting when Jim Wintrode (The park's GM at that time) claimed that V2 would be quieter than Whirligig. I imagine that must have angered the neighbors for quite some time
^I was there and don't remember that. You were seriously there? What were you? 12?
^ You're right. Good thing we have the internet
http://www.gurnee.il.us/ZBA/minutes/10-25-2000
Lmao wow no way he said that!
At least it would be the truth this time! Last edited by SFGAm Viper on August 21st, 2013, 3:59 pm, edited 1 time in total.
What ride did V2 replace anyway?
^ Whirligig.
screamscape is talking about a launched wooden coaster now. Any thoughts? i know it is just speculation but its fun to talk about
" A bit of speculation has come my way about the SFGAm 2014 wooden coaster project. While we were discussing the height and speed record possibilities, we missed one possible line of thought that could turn this ride into a one of a kind creation. What if it was also the world’s first launched wood coaster? Just something to think about."
I'm no engineer and granted things have been done that I didn't think were possible... but somehow this just doesn't seem like a practical option to me. If you're going to have a launch coaster, I don't see wood as a good option... but it could happen.
yeah it doe snot make sense ill be the first to agree. Being so close to the announcement alot of speculation will come out of it. Ive also k now screamscape to be right though alot more times then not lol.... Looking forward to the announcement
IF any company could make a launched wooden coaster it would be RMC. I think there could be a great shot at it if not on topper track then on I Box track. Even though most enthusiasts don't consider I Box to be a true wooden coaster I know that the general population would not make that distinction.
I would love to see a wooden launched. It would be the biggest moment in coaster history for sfgam since Batman. And yes it will be on YouTube Jon said on the zone
5 wooden coasters in the park as well.... sorry i count eagle as two its two seperate tracks. Even if not, thats 4.... that is kickazzz
And not just a high number of any wooden coasters but very good wooden coasters. I mean, Little Dipper isn't more than a kids coaster but it is a piece of Chicagoland history. Viper is one of the best cyclone styled wooden coasters if not the best. American Eagle is my favorite coaster in the park though it could use some paint, retracked helixes, and an updated station. All of the wooden coasters at the park are great so I'm thrilled to have one that has the potential to not only be the best at the park but one of the best in the world.
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Favorite Steel: 1. Maverick 2. The Incredible Hulk 3. Millennium Force Favorite Wood: 1. Outlaw Run 2. The Beast 3. American Eagle
It kind of only works half the time, but the broadcast should automatically upload to Ustream once I cut it. Otherwise, yes it will be on YouTube sometime tonight - and in much better quality as I'm also shooting with the regular camera. 
Love the high tech set up! Lol
Does anyone knows if RMC make steel coasters at all? If not maybe this could be theyre first steel launch or 4d coaster in the world thats has the steepest drop and fastest launch I doubt it will be the tallest will have to wait and see. If blue side is getting a topper track that just ruin the ride for everyone why not do both side and make it the first steel hybrid racing coaster. Camera looks awesome Jon keep us posted.
^Gurnee mayor said it is a wooden coaster, so that is what I am expecting.
Soooooo not to start any rumors or anything.... but what if eagles helix were to get re tracked and maybe eagle were to get a high tech higher speed synchronized lift system. Eagle could do 70 if you had 4mph more roll at the end of the lift. That would be all I would want as an upgrade to eagle. Make the helix smoother, add a little more speed and make it a real race again.
And to be repainted.
I highly doubt that adding 4mph to a 30 year old ride is as easy as you think.
If eagle does the advertised speed of 66mph with the inching start it does now, or did with the holding brake when new.... then it would be easy to get 4mph more. To be honest I would be happy with helix track work paint and a sync start. If holding brake or more speed then all the better.
I'm so excited!
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Today when I was on X Flight, I asked the ride operator what the new ride was going to be. It will be a wooden roller coaster with a steel track. I am not lying here about this. I even have a relative who works at SFGAm and he told me that it was true. We are going to get a wooden roller coaster with steel track. Both my cousin and the ride operator did not know who/what the designer will be (probably Rocky Mountain Construction). I can't wait till August 29th when they release all the details about the ride.
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