DJSkyFoxx Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Anyone else notice while waiting for the front/front half of The Bat that there is a new bull gear cog? The old one was solid but this one has openings through it. I thought this was interesting since as long as I can remember, the coaster has had a solid bull gear cog. It also seems like the lift motor is quieter than I remember. I distinctly remember the lift motor having a much louder presence in the station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion742 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 14 minutes ago, DJSkyFoxx said: Anyone else notice while waiting for the front/front half of The Bat that there is a new bull gear cog? The old one was solid but this one has openings through it. I thought this was interesting since as long as I can remember, the coaster has had a solid bull gear cog. It also seems like the lift motor is quieter than I remember. I distinctly remember the lift motor having a much louder presence in the station. Sounds like they are taking care of The Bat, which gives me the feeling a few years before they take it down, the lift hill going up used to be super loud, glad they fixed that, although it kind of gave it a little charm for being a old classic ride with the loud chain lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterteam Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Just now, Orion742 said: Sounds like they are taking care of The Bat, which gives me the feeling a few years before they take it down, the lift hill going up used to be super loud, glad they fixed that, although it kind of gave it a little charm for being a old classic ride with the loud chain lift. Nothing wrong with the classic arrow chain-dog sound! Also, anyone happen to notice the trims before the first lift on Adv. Express were off opening day? We slammed into that turn! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion742 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Coasterteam said: Nothing wrong with the classic arrow chain-dog sound! Also, anyone happen to notice the trims before the first lift on Adv. Express were off opening day? We slammed into that turn! Interesting, no I have not, I will have to check that out, I wonder why they took them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombraiderTy Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 On 4/27/2022 at 4:59 PM, Coasterteam said: Also, anyone happen to notice the trims before the first lift on Adv. Express were off opening day? We slammed into that turn! I wasn't at the park opening day, but I think the same was done in the past, if memory serves me right... coasters run slower when it's colder, and it may be a little chillier some of these earlier weekends, so it's probably a preemptive measure to make sure the train has enough speed to successfully engage with the lift hill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkyFoxx Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 I also miss the loud roar of the lift motor/chain. It gave the ride a personality. But I suppose they did what they needed to do to prolong the lifespan and less wear and tear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 34 minutes ago, DJSkyFoxx said: I also miss the loud roar of the lift motor/chain. It gave the ride a personality. But I suppose they did what they needed to do to prolong the lifespan and less wear and tear. I heard the loud chain lift when I rode yesterday evening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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