Cool, it tested missing some LIM's. Did it explode?
I'm kidding. I really want to see how a LIM burns up. I could see it overheating, but I wouldn't think there would be much external damage. The coil and steel inside would probably warp, deform, or be rendered less/unconductive.
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You're more than likely correct on the overheat deforming the LIM.
The only problem I have with that theory is that it shouldn't have been caused by an electrical surge. The fusing on the transformers, and in the ride panel should have blown well before the surge would have reached the main circuit area above the track. I say shouldn't because stranger things have happened when it comes to fuse protection. Were there any storms in the area between when the outage occurred, and when V2 went down? Last edited by ihauntu2 on August 11th, 2005, 1:37 pm, edited 1 time in total.
It's the most fun in the park when your laughing in the dark.
Yeah me too. But I like Steel Venom at valleyfair because it brakes you on the straight tower like V2. Plus the line doesn't get as long as V2! "There should be a B.O. squad that patrols the city like a "Smell Gestapo". To sniff 'em out, strip 'em down, and wash them with a big, soapy brush..."
"Why is nice bad? What kind of a sick society are we living in when nice is bad?"
I'm not a big fan of V2 myself. I suppose it's worth a ride if there is absolutely no wait. I'll usually pass though.
The biggest thing that sucks about all this is that it will more than likely still be down next Wednesday when I make my next trip to GAm. I need it open to thin-out the lines for the coasters I actually want to ride. Go figure. My Favorite SFGAm Coasters:
Raging Bull, Viper, Batman: The Ride, Iron Wolf
as for how a LIM burns up..
Through normal use the casing gets darker, but for a real burn out.. Inside the coils of wire are fairly high guage(thinner wire), after a while the wire(s) either overheat to the point where it breaks and electrictal conductivity is broken, or the heat can damage the varnish on the wires causing a short that renders the LIM useless as well. Technically neither affects the look of the exterior of the LIM, but generally it happens on older more used LIM's where just the long periods of high heat have darkened the case extensively. Favorite Wood Coasters: The Voyage, Ravine Flyer II, Thunderhead, Balder
Favorite Steel: Voltron Nevera, Steel Vengeance, Expedition GeForce, Olympia Looping Parks visited: 232, Coasters Ridden: Steel: 894, Wood: 179, Total: 1073
Thats what I was thinking FParker, I was just unsure how the exterior of the LIM would get scorched sing it's basically a big block of metal.
LIM's are very reliable, and perhaps it was just that LIM's time to go.
I just heard today 8/11/05 that theres a chance V2 wont open this year.
Over heard employees.
^^From what location at the park?^^
Ivory Lines Lead, Oh-Wa-Ho. Oh-Wa-Ho.
County Fair.
True story, I am not being sarcastic.
I was waiting for Eagle earlier this year and One employee tol a customer (with a strait face) that Blue ran backwards because the wheels they need for it to go foreward are to expensive. In line for Iron Wolf"we ordered the same trains that Raging Bull has, so come back next year for a completely different ride experience" That one made me giggle Around the world and back
V2 is not going to be closed for the rest of the season. All inications thus far point to a bad LIM magnet or faulty electronics. With the number of Inatamin shuttle coasters around the world I'm sure Inatamin has spare parts laying around the shop over there in Europe. Just give it time. Six Flags isn't going to let a 10,000,000 dollar ride just sit there and waste away (Well maybe Magic Mountain, but not Great America)
It probably won't be open until Fright Fest starts.
Ride Count 2006: Vu:4 RB:2 RC:1 Demon:4 Batman:3 IW:5 S:UF:1 Viper:7 Eagle:3 KC:3 GD:1 RLD:2 Scenic Railway:4 YC:4 Logger's: 2 Whirligig:1 HFM:3 Orbit:2 Condor:3 FF:1 Chubasco:1
^ But that's sooooo far away still
I highly doubt that it will open in FF. Most likely in September or by the end of August. Who wants to make a bet!
No matter how hard it is...Never EVER give up. The real failure is those who dont try.
Just wondering how all you people are making your calls on when the ride will open? I don't/won't believe any of you until your a certified mechanic at Six Flags and can back up your arguments.
If what appears to be wrong, is actually the only problem on the ride, I'd give it probably another 1-2 weeks.
Though something could have happened elsewhere in the rides systems that could have caused the LIM's to fail. As in maintaince you have to remember, a burnt up lim may not be the problem itself, just an indicator/result of other problems elsewhere (Impulses and ESPECIALLY V2 in particular is known for having extensive electrictal issues(V2 though takes some of those issues to the extreme, or in Six Flags case, to the X-treme)  Favorite Wood Coasters: The Voyage, Ravine Flyer II, Thunderhead, Balder
Favorite Steel: Voltron Nevera, Steel Vengeance, Expedition GeForce, Olympia Looping Parks visited: 232, Coasters Ridden: Steel: 894, Wood: 179, Total: 1073
It was closed for CAD on Aug 10
anyone seen progress on the ride?
Its been down for like 3 weeks! SF IS CLONING! AHHHHH!!!
I haven't seen any progress at all, it's still sitting between the station and the first spike, as of yesterday. I couldn't see all these Missing lims everyone's talking about, can anyone give me a better description of their location?
v2 is my faviorte coaster and i wanna ride it before school starts!!
 SF IS CLONING! AHHHHH!!!
V2 was closed on my visit
. . . I was so mad ! ! !
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