General Carowinds discussion
#33760
^ Odd question there. Of course there are rides that could fit in that area for under $11 mil, there are rides that cost <$50k total. Our ride will cost somewhere around $20-25 mil total based on previous hyper costs.

Our ride will fill the construction area (why else would they make it????) and will cost more than $11 mil, stop wondering.
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By bigjr872
#33762
I know that this is off topic, but i have asked before if they are going to have room for a flat or too down near the station because the log flume site looks like there is still going to be room. (the large C near the rocket power ride for example) it looks like it will be something but its no where near the footers. I dough this is true but my friend said we are getting the crypt from kings dominion as a flat ride. I totally dough that but that would be awesome.
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By RiDeWaRrIoR
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RiDeWaRrIoR wrote:Wonder why it cost the same for intimidator 305 as it did for millenium force....



I wouldnt think so. I think they are going to re-do some sort of lake or something there....
By chargercrazy
#33766
Whitesoxsfan21 wrote: I , me personally , have never been on a bad B&M. That's why I say the ride will be fun , no matter the price...


There are lesser B&Ms, but not bad. I'm looking at you, Great Bore . . . I mean Bear :)
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By dailyshow
#33767
chargercrazy wrote:
Whitesoxsfan21 wrote: I , me personally , have never been on a bad B&M. That's why I say the ride will be fun , no matter the price...


There are lesser B&Ms, but not bad. I'm looking at you, Great Bore . . . I mean Bear :)


I would almost take an SLC over Iron Wolf...ugh :|
By Capler
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RiDeWaRrIoR wrote:Wonder why it cost the same for intimidator 305 as it did for millenium force....


If built at the same time 10 years ago MF would cost more because it uses more steel. Who knows what MF is worth today? The first of it's kind is usually more expensive, because it is rare. Then you have to factor in the cost of steel and market demand. During the coaster boom days, the manufacturer was in the drivers seat; not so much the case today.
#33773
WindsWaker wrote:
Diamondback FOF wrote:
WindsWaker]While I agree that this won't be a giga, I disagree with your reasoning. There's a first time for everything. As has been stated before... there was a time when B&M didn't do dive coasters, flyers and inverts, you know.[/quote]

Do you honestly believe B&M would go from 239' 6" to over 300'? No. Also, B&M will design anything the customer want, under two conditions: 1. They can design it to where it will perform like all of their other coasters (be smooth, reliable, etc.), and 2. the customer is willing to pay enough money for it. I'm sure that if a company had enough money, B&M would take time and time and more time to get a 300' coaster the way thyey wanted it, and knew it would work. But, that would be a lot of money.[/quote]

I'm confused.

A. You just reinforced my point.
B. You contradicted yourself by saying that B&M would NOT build a giga, but then saying that they would for the right amount of money and time. So which is it?[/quote]

A. Okay. I was saying to others, not necessarilly you.
B. They won't do it because it would cost soooo much. I don't believe any company would pony up enough money for it to be done.


[quote="billcollins531 wrote:
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Would this be used in the station, or (this is for you, coasterbruh :D ) maybe a launch?


Brake run.
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By chunkyskunk
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pb3176 wrote:ok back to the topic. i have not been to thepark in a week so has any new track came in yet?

My brother was there with his family this AM into the early afternoon and I asked him to ride TR to check and see if new track had arrived and he said he still counts 17.
By jordN1414
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chunkyskunk wrote:
pb3176 wrote:ok back to the topic. i have not been to thepark in a week so has any new track came in yet?

My brother was there with his family this AM into the early afternoon and I asked him to ride TR to check and see if new track had arrived and he said he still counts 17.


Just saying if your brother was there. Wouldn't it be your family to? Lol
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By bigjr872
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Now im sorry if I im wrong but i saw this truck going down I-77 and this is the only pic i got. Are these supports?
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