[hdmech]

The lorax is payin carowinds a visit soooonnn

[chknwing]

where do u think the wood to rebuild thunder road is coming from.

[hdmech]

At least there is artificial shade for the queue....lol I want trees back around the park tho.

New for 2012!! Artificial shade (reserved for windseeker riders only)

Also, most of the seats are attached to the ride.

[chknwing]

looking at the cam, it appears the seats have been installed.

Update:

[Picklesthedrummer]

Alright, now that all the seats have been installed, lets start testing the thing! We need to be the first Windseeker to open on opening day!

[chknwing]

I rode the one at cedar point. Its a decent ride but it may have been so because theirs is so close to the water. It will not be a ride you will ride over and over like Intimidator. Much better at night.

[hdmech]

I'm pretty sure they will start testing in time for the early season pass processing dates. Maybe this week? Is that unrealistic?

Oh and, our windseeker MIGHT be close to the water, depending on how much of nighthawks lake they fill in.......CW's windseeker is over water too you know. So, long story short our's might go over water and a peace of yellow track.

[drpeppuh93]

I'm pretty sure you're kidding on the water thing but I still feel like saying this.... Comparing Nighthawk's lake to Lake Erie is like comparing the size of an atom to the size of texas......

[RollerBee]

It looks like the lake already has water in it.

[jeffdavis]

It looks like the lake already has water in it.

Now they can fill up the "lake" faster than ever before using even less water! Another environmentally-conscious improvement.

[Jarsh]

Testing has commenced!

They are slowly spinning it around without any lifting for now.

[Picklesthedrummer]

In case you haven't already seen this link on Carowinds' Facebook page. Very first stages of testing has begun. Looking promising for opening day, hopefully.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swu1hvhDcIA&feature=youtu.be

[hdmech]

I figure it'll be in the air sometime this week or early next week......


Update: Lights are testing

[KDCOASTERFAN]

^Man is that thing bright!!!

KD's has installed their seats as well so rotation testing should begin real soon.

[RiDeWaRrIoR]

Testing...