Author Topic: KINGDA KA Daily Status (Read 36197 times)

rjholla2003 · « **Reply #50 on:** May 09, 2006, 10:39:13 PM »

Tearing down Ka wouldn't be worth it. If they could have stopped the building of them, that would be a different story. He wasn't referring to the upkeep of the rides, just the construction costs.

GADVwow · « **Reply #51 on:** May 10, 2006, 07:44:49 AM »

If, however, Kingda Ka continues to frustrate and disappoint guests on a fairly regular basis, why on earth would they keep it?

rjholla2003 · « **Reply #52 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:54:35 AM »

Good question. I wonder the same, and there probably is one other than enthusiast satisfaction and pride.

chilled182 · « **Reply #53 on:** May 10, 2006, 12:44:55 PM »

Quote from: "GADVwow"

If, however, Kingda Ka continues to frustrate and disappoint guests on a fairly regular basis, why on earth would they keep it?

because no one has ever came off of that ride and said.. wow, this ride sucks, I'm never coming back to GADV.

Its the money maker right now. Things will happen. MF had its problems, you don't see CP dismantling it.

On the other hand.. if ET is successful, than i don't for see intamin making steel coasters as frequently anymore. I think they'll try their luck out with wood in the US instead. They need to figure out just what is happening to their monstrous rides.

PcMan · « **Reply #54 on:** May 10, 2006, 02:01:03 PM »

Once other parks see the success of ET we may see other Intamin woodies in the US

spida · « **Reply #55 on:** May 10, 2006, 03:46:51 PM »

im just glad they chose our park to put it in...

Deadman · « **Reply #56 on:** May 10, 2006, 04:04:51 PM »

What about X? That had ridiculous problems and still closes every wednesday, you don't see them taking that down any time soon...

WadeJ · « **Reply #57 on:** May 10, 2006, 06:20:10 PM »

A little update...

Damage was minor

There was no damage to the coaster train or any area normally occupied by guests.

This incident has absolutely nothing at all to do with what happened last year.

No info yet on a possible opening but it doesn't sound like its all that bad.

SilverBullet · « **Reply #58 on:** May 10, 2006, 07:06:03 PM »

That is great news Wade. Any word on what was damaged or what actually happened?

Dubya91 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 10, 2006, 07:30:17 PM »

Well thats good news that is it minor so we may be on it sooned then we all thought. Is it the type of incident where it needs to be Re-Inspected?

Fjask · « **Reply #60 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:12:04 PM »

Interesting how the train has no damage to it, but sparks were seen. The sparks must have came from the launch system.
It is great to hear that it is minor damage.

PcMan · « **Reply #61 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:35:03 PM »

Lets see for KK opening
My bet is 2 weeks from THursday
the 25th
ET the 30th
But I'm a optimist
keep us up to date Wade
Well the park is open everyday starting tomorrow so we will see everyday.

chilled182 · « **Reply #62 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:53:42 PM »

Quote from: "Fjask"

Interesting how the train has no damage to it, but sparks were seen. The sparks must have came from the launch system.
It is great to hear that it is minor damage.

maybe the cell phone theory cannot be ruled out just yet afterall.

WadeJ · « **Reply #63 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:22:01 PM »

OH, I almost forgot, yes there were sparks... but seriously, is that all that surprising? Just watch free fall every night when it hits the brakes. Sparks! Sometimes that happens when friction occurs that fast. BUT, there was absolutely NO fire at all. And the braking system worked properly. Nobody was in any danger nor would they have been if anybody had actually been on that train. Had a rollback occured, it would have stopped as it always should.

Finally, kudos to the staff at Great Adventure for following proper procedures for the malfunction that resulted in these test runs. Something tells me this is what got Disneyland in trouble with Big Thunder Mountain over the last 2 years.

coastermom · « **Reply #64 on:** May 11, 2006, 07:30:24 PM »

So wade do you think it will be open for the first weekend in june?

chilled182 · « **Reply #65 on:** May 11, 2006, 08:33:39 PM »

well.. it certainly will not be open before that im sure, since everytime these things happen it has to go through retesting and whatnot. I think thats a pretty safe bet though, being the severity is apparently not all that bad.

SilverBullet · « **Reply #66 on:** May 11, 2006, 10:26:51 PM »

Any idea why the cable is gone Wade?

The GAInsider guys say it's gone MIA.

Dubya91 · « **Reply #67 on:** May 11, 2006, 10:28:49 PM »

^ It grew legs and walked off the job?

WadeJ · « **Reply #68 on:** May 11, 2006, 10:40:06 PM »

Quote from: coastermom on May 11, 2006, 07:30:24 PM

So wade do you think it will be open for the first weekend in june?

Do I think ? yes

Do I know, um, no.

overlord · « **Reply #69 on:** May 11, 2006, 10:41:38 PM »

Quote from: SilverBullet on May 11, 2006, 10:26:51 PM

Any idea why the cable is gone Wade?

The GAInsider guys say it's gone MIA.

While it probably didnt snap, it probably recieved some damage to it during the incident. Being sure that it wasnt a faulty wire, they will probably replace it. How hard is it to run wire?

Bubba Z · « **Reply #70 on:** May 12, 2006, 08:14:34 AM »

It tookCedar Point18hrsto replacethe cableon TopThrill Dragster

Oh, the edit tag line now appears ....In that case, Please make sure you use a spell checker before you post.

SilverBullet · « **Reply #71 on:** May 12, 2006, 08:18:46 AM »

I really don't think it's the cable though. Stew posted pics of the cable tight before.

WadeJ · « **Reply #72 on:** May 12, 2006, 09:38:52 AM »

The cable might have also simply been in the way of making the needed repairs.

gorf1000 · « **Reply #73 on:** May 12, 2006, 12:33:40 PM »

I'm sure the damage was minor however braking on KK would never create sparks if it's occuring correctly unlike Freefall. Since KK using fixed magnetic braking there should never be friction between any moving parts other than the wheels and the track. The sparks could be either from a mis-aligned pull car or brake fin(s) which was contacting the train. The latter would rationally explain the sparks and minor damage. If it was merely a misaligned fin(s) then I'm sure there would be some damage to the brake track on the train (though it could be just a simple scuffing) and probably just that particular brake(s). Freefall however uses friction braking requiring physical contact between the train and a braking surface which often caused a nice light show at the end of the ride.. at least for the guests in line (was there ever really a line?).

And as Wade eluded to as long as the brakes rise after the train launches it will come to a nice happy stop if it happens to roll-back.

In any event let's all hope for a quick return to service!

Bubba Z · « **Reply #74 on:** May 12, 2006, 02:56:14 PM »

^ It's nice to see you posting on such a delicate matter, thanks.

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