General Carowinds discussion
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By NYRfan85
#25344
I went to the park today, and it looks like all of the track and supports are now sitting out there. I'm wondering when they are going to paint it, do they usually do it before they put it together?
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By Thriller
#25346
Usually one coast will go on before assembly and then they will do a better final coast of paint after all construction is over. Usually some clear-coat like formula is applied to make it shine and also protect!
By Capler
#25834
Now since it is official that SFA is removing Two/Face and has put it up for sale, the decision to relocate Head spin to Carowinds looks even worse. Even though Two/Face is a newer technology, it is still being scrapped, -which is what should have happened to Head Spin. :evil:
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By Chris
#25835
Capler wrote:Now since it is official that SFA is removing Two/Face and has put it up for sale, the decision to relocate Head spin to Carowinds looks even worse. Even though Two/Face is a newer technology, it is still being scrapped, -which is what should have happened to Head Spin. :evil:

I think it turns out to be a better idea because of this. Head Spin is now the only one of its kind in the south, correct?
By chargercrazy
#25840
FSUNolez06 wrote:I think it turns out to be a better idea because of this. Head Spin is now the only one of its kind in the south, correct?


Dude, it's a boomerang :roll: It doesn't matter if it was the only one on earth, it's still a crappy ride.
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By Davidtmp
#25850
evaninmatthews wrote:Look: http://www.amusementtrader.com/index/li ... ge4991.htm only 800K!! :evil:


OK, so that looks like Head Spin. Same colors. Does this mean that CF tried to "give" it away for 800k and found no takers, so decided Carowinds needed it? LOL I hope something NICE replaces the log flume!!

EDIT: Uh oh, this one was listed Nov 2008. Maybe Carowinds changed their minds!

http://www.amusementtrader.com/index/li ... ge4898.htm
You can have the GL Gyro Tower for $65K. LOL might need FAA approval though.
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By coasterdave
#25852
I am sure Saturator is still around the park but the company selling the ride, Intermark Ride Group is located in Nashville.

Here is the address:

Intermark Ride Group
1613 Otter Creek Road
Nashville ,TN
37215
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By Foghorn-Leghorn
#25853
Davidtmp wrote:
evaninmatthews wrote:Look: http://www.amusementtrader.com/index/li ... ge4991.htm only 800K!! :evil:


OK, so that looks like Head Spin. Same colors. Does this mean that CF tried to "give" it away for 800k and found no takers, so decided Carowinds needed it? LOL I hope something NICE replaces the log flume!!



...you do know that Carowinds management makes the future ride plans, not CF, right? Of course CF o.k.'s the plans, but they do not choose our rides for us.
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