Author Topic: continuing texas giant refurbishment (Read 10517 times)

kingdakafan · « **on:** September 14, 2010, 11:05:09 AM »

some pics of the the texas giant reworking. first drop looks insane!

(Thanks to amusement today for the pics.)

B-mac · « **Reply #1 on:** September 14, 2010, 05:52:31 PM »

What's with the little bump hill after the first drop? Are they using that for a quick shot of air-time or something?

AV Matt · « **Reply #2 on:** September 14, 2010, 07:04:10 PM »

Yes. It's a double-up. Because they made the first drop so much steeper than the original, they had a long dead spot at the bottom to work with before climbing up into the high banked turn.

B-mac · « **Reply #3 on:** September 14, 2010, 07:07:52 PM »

Quote from: AV Matt on September 14, 2010, 07:04:10 PM

Yes. It's a double-up. Because they made the first drop so much steeper than the original, they had a long dead spot at the bottom to work with before climbing up into the high banked turn.

(double-up, double-down, turnaround!!!) it would be great if Texas Giant got both a double up AND a double down!

AV Matt · « **Reply #4 on:** September 14, 2010, 07:16:14 PM »

Like Phoenix?

Yes, it would be great and I wouldn't be surprised at all if they throw the double-down in. I'm anxiously awaiting to see just how far they take the re-profiling. It's going to have sick overbanked turns so Shoe will be thrilled.

B-mac · « **Reply #5 on:** September 14, 2010, 07:24:58 PM »

Overbanks, me likey!!!

(I've been making some designs for when I buy NoLimits in the next few weeks, and 5 of the 9 designs have overbanks in some way, shape or form.)

Millennium Force 44 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 14, 2010, 09:09:46 PM »

!!!!!! the overbanks are starting to surface on the structure and they look amazing. I definitely have to take a trip down to Texas when this finally opens.

Millennium Force 44 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 14, 2010, 09:17:11 PM »

omfg

more pictures here
http://www.guidetosfot.com/features/giantreinvented/

Steve · « **Reply #8 on:** September 14, 2010, 09:29:11 PM »

That is insane...
Texas road trip anyone?

nitrorox1414 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 14, 2010, 09:35:22 PM »

Omg that looks insane. I might just take a trip down there When in comes out

AV Matt · « **Reply #10 on:** September 14, 2010, 09:49:06 PM »

Hey Bubba and Clint,
BMC Tours' inaugural trip?

B-mac · « **Reply #11 on:** September 15, 2010, 02:32:02 PM »

this thing's taking engineering to another level. I think this could run for a solid top 10 next year for wooden coasters.

GADVwow · « **Reply #12 on:** September 15, 2010, 04:52:23 PM »

Some wood say it won't steel be wood.

wow, who just HAD to

rjholla2003 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 15, 2010, 06:22:08 PM »

Steel...wood...stwood...I don't care. This looks SICK!

AV Matt · « **Reply #14 on:** September 15, 2010, 06:43:05 PM »

Definitely not a wood coaster anymore. It's no different than Gemini or any mine train with a wooden structure.

But it looks WAY better than Millennium Force and El Toro.

B-mac · « **Reply #15 on:** September 15, 2010, 07:50:49 PM »

apparently if you mix El Toro with Millennium Force you get Texas Giant... Two wrongs that make one right never sounded truer.

GADVwow · « **Reply #16 on:** September 15, 2010, 07:52:44 PM »

I love El Toro. I find Millennium Force a snooze fest...to be kind.

I certainly hope the new Texas Giant is not a mix of the two.

B-mac · « **Reply #17 on:** September 15, 2010, 07:58:47 PM »

I hope its new "effects" are worth the money and actually add something to the ride.

Millennium Force 44 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2010, 01:29:46 AM »

MILLENNIUM FORCE #1.

But this ride does look insane. Can't wait to see what it looks like running.

B-mac · « **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2010, 03:20:01 PM »

NO! BIZARRO #1!!!!

GADVwow · « **Reply #20 on:** September 16, 2010, 06:17:45 PM »

Nope. In my book, Maverick is 1, but ONLY in the front seat.

WadeJ · « **Reply #21 on:** September 16, 2010, 06:36:10 PM »

I've finally managed to check this thread while not on my phone. Holy crap are those pics awesome!

Do we know anything at yet about the trains they will be using?

PcMan · « **Reply #22 on:** September 16, 2010, 06:51:36 PM »

Millennium Force 44 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 16, 2010, 07:11:41 PM »

Quote from: WadeJ on September 16, 2010, 06:36:10 PM

I've finally managed to check this thread while not on my phone. Holy crap are those pics awesome!

Do we know anything at yet about the trains they will be using?

I believe Gerstlauer is designing them

AV Matt · « **Reply #24 on:** September 16, 2010, 07:14:47 PM »

Smartest thing Shoe has said in a week.

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