homestar92 Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 I was at the park on Wednesday of this week, and I noticed something off about Delirium. I noticed that at the apex of its swing, at the point where it changed direction, it seemed almost like the ride was "skipping" if that makes any sense. Like, instead of changing direction smoothly, it seemed to jump a few times. And I don't know if it's related or not, but for the first time ever, I left the ride with a headache after that cycle. Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon, or am I just crazy? Quote
bkroz Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 It's been discussed on here quite a bit that people feel a tug in Delirium when it changes direction. Some people say it's been that way from the beginning, others say it's new. Like most new HUSS rides and all Giant HUSS rides, it's a fickle contraption. Quote
homestar92 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Posted May 18, 2012 I vote for the claim that it's new. I've ridden hundreds of times, and I can honestly say that was the first and only time I've felt that. THe ride was only about half filled at the time. Maybe it has something to do with weight distribution? 1 Quote
bkroz Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 I know I felt it last season, and last season is when the initial discussions about it took place, so I can at least promise you that it's not newer than 2011, at least. Quote
SOB_TOM Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 ^ That's what I was going to say. Sounds like the transmission is just getting old. Hopefully it lasts all year. Quote
MarketingExpress Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Because we all know how long it takes to get Huss replacement parts Quote
LongliveKingsCobra Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Maybe KI and Huss Should use UPS Same day?! Cobra, heading for the door... 1 Quote
TTD-120-420 Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 I know Cedar Point's MaXair has been doing that for a long time. Quote
Oldiesmann Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 I think the best option for KI at this point would be to go ahead and order the necessary parts. That way they'll have them on hand (or at least on the way) when the parts do eventually go out. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Rip it out and and a floorless coaster there. Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 The mechanical jerk is new. What's always been there is the airtime when the ride reverses direction and "catches" you out of what was to be your inertial trajectory, I think (I slept through physics). Quote
PKIVortex Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 It did that before the last time right before the Motor went out. Rememeber when it down for several months? Lets hope that doesn't happen again. They just replaced a major part on MaXair last year for the same reason. Quote
bkroz Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 "Pardon our dust while we await a part from Germany!" How many seasons did we see that sign in front of the ride for at least a month? Quote
RingMaster Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 I've felt that mechanical jerk several times over the years while riding Delirium; it's not new. I've also been on it while it was in the process of breaking down, so to speak, the controlled swing giving way to a free swing while letting out a quite audible groan. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 Prozac will help Delirium. Yes, but will it help a mechanical jerk? Quote
Dalefan Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 Maybe KI and Huss Should use UPS Same day?! Cobra, heading for the door... You can't same day a part from another country unless you deliver it yourself. Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 My mechanic can sometimes be a jerk, but I don't know if he's on Prozac. Quote
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 Maybe KI and Huss Should use UPS Same day?! Cobra, heading for the door... You can't same day a part from another country unless you deliver it yourself. I believe he was joking 1 Quote
Pillsberry123 Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 The tugging has NOT been there from the very beginning. It seems to come and go on Delerium, never noticed it on MaXair. Last year when the ride was broken down for a good 3 weeks, the tug was gone after it was re-opened. Assuming the tug is related to why the ride has so much downtime, it makes you wonder why they don't just replace the often defective part during the offseason so the ride doesn't have to sit there closed for a good chunk of the summer. Quote
Dalefan Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 I was at the park on Wednesday of this week, and I noticed something off about Delirium. I noticed that at the apex of its swing, at the point where it changed direction, it seemed almost like the ride was "skipping" if that makes any sense. Like, instead of changing direction smoothly, it seemed to jump a few times. And I don't know if it's related or not, but for the first time ever, I left the ride with a headache after that cycle. Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon, or am I just crazy? The ride swings? I never knew that. Lol. Joking. Quote
TH13TEEN Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 The gondola was unbalanced. Calm down people. 2 Quote
HelixSpiral Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Delirium doesn't have a transmission. Whatever. Go catch a predator. 1 Quote
AZ Kinda Guy Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Delirium doesn't have a transmission. Whatever. Go catch a predator. My next sting is in Santa Claus, IN. 3 Quote
Fear the Four Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Hi, I'm Chris Hansen from dateline NBC. Why don't you have a seat over there? 1 Quote
KingsIsland1972 Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 Was at the Park today and while in Line for Drop Tower around 10am, I took these photos of two workers climbing and walking at the top of Delirium. Maybe it will be up and running soon! Delirium by KingsIsland1972, on Flickr Delirium by KingsIsland1972, on Flickr Quote
Jr for Birdy Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 Go to the park anyday and you can take that same picture. Seriously Quote
TheCrypt Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 I saw that too. I don't know why it hasn't been runnin, as I've seen it do numerous test cycles. Quote
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