Captain Picard Posted May 5, 2006 Posted May 5, 2006 I have been there and looked right at it and it is orange paint. It is hard to tell if it is in the pic but it's all there is for me to show you from here. If you are at the park and it is still on there you know about where to look for it. If I remember correctly it was Coasterguy107 that had some inside info about them. He doesn't post much here now. I think he is sick of PKI. Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted May 5, 2006 Posted May 5, 2006 A pic of the new used seats. click That photo is fairly odd lol Quote
King Maple The Tree King Posted May 5, 2006 Posted May 5, 2006 I have been there and looked right at it and it is orange paint. It is hard to tell if it is in the pic but it's all there is for me to show you from here. If you are at the park and it is still on there you know about where to look for it. If I remember correctly it was Coasterguy107 that had some inside info about them. He doesn't post much here now. I think he is sick of PKI. I hardly doubt that they are the PKD Volcano seats, unless theyre made to be able to be transfered from ne type of ride to another. I doubt PKI would easily be able to get an ok from the state inspectors to custom put new seats on it. Quote
King Maple The Tree King Posted May 6, 2006 Posted May 6, 2006 ^Yes, PKIC has pictures in the gallery. Quote
CoasterKrazy Posted May 6, 2006 Posted May 6, 2006 When comparing the seats of Volcano: The Blast Coaster and those of Drop Zone, they do seem incredibly similar. There are no apparent differences in design between the two sets of seats. When looking at how the seats are connected to their respective ride chasis, however, I think there are a few descrepancies. Check out these two pictures. http://www.rcdb.com/ig474.htm?picture=10 http://photos.pkicentral.com/displayimage.php?album=59&pos=8 Notice the different structure beneath the seats. Now it is entirely possible that Intamin has designed their seats to be interchangeable, but I don't understand why used coaster seats would be used to replace used Drop Tower seats. Quote
CoasterKrazy Posted May 6, 2006 Posted May 6, 2006 The picture below of Drop Zone at PKD gives a clearer view of the seat supports, which I assume are similar to Drop Zone's at PKI. http://www.pkdplace.com/images/pkd/dz05.jpg Quote
Captain Picard Posted May 6, 2006 Posted May 6, 2006 The ones at PKD on their Drop Zone came with the same seats as Volcano. The color is the only difference. Could be why they changed PKI so they would all use the same. Quote
jlopez Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 As a personal aquaintence of King Maple I can assure you that he most likely knows way more about the amusent park industry than you or some former ride op do Good for him. Quote
AZ Kinda Guy Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 I'm with Jenni here. good for him... As for the seats. The current DZ seats are indeed from Volcano at PKD. Also, PKI did indeed recieve a train from the FoF at PKD to use on our FoF. Quote
jlopez Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 at least someone backs me up. AZ Kinda Guy knows what he's talking about. --jenni Quote
CoastersRZ Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 Why would PKI need another train for Flight of Fear. Don`t they currently have three trains retrofitted with the lap bars (and only two operate at one time)? Quote
AZ Kinda Guy Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 All I know is one there is indeed one train from the FoF at PKD on the tracks of the FoF at PKI... Maybe PKD rehabbed it then sent it to KI and it saved the maintenance guys at PKI time? Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 The better question, which someone might want to be thinking about...is will PKD (or PKI, for that matter) be needing those trains after this season. . .and if not, who will? Quote
SharkGuy Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 I think if PKI really wants to retheme FOF they should retheme it to the hit CBS DRAMA.. CSI.. they wouldnt have to do much work just retheme the UFO and the rest of the theming ..make it look like a crime lab.. CSI:Flight of Fear or CSI:THE RIDE... just giving my two cents.... Quote
RingMaster Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 Second that motion. Either a re-theme to Soundwave (with emphasis put into rock and roll, of which Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, AC/DC come to mind) or War of the Worlds (the original 60s flick or book to avoid licensing rights with Steven Spielberg) would do well for me. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 I don't care if they theme it after Dancing Cows and the Milkmaid Caramel Company. Just keep it. Puh-leeze! The Interpreter...who discovered again what Flight of Fear is like without the midcourse brake...at of all places Six Flags America...last weekend. Joker's Jinx, anyone? Quote
Scooby_Doo Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 Lets not and say we did. Why not? I really like sharkguys idea FOF is lame without a theme okay aliens may be the theme but thats even lamer FOF needs a new more updated theme and CSI is really popular hey PKI is now CBS park also why theme FOF to the war of the worlds 60's version that would cause so much confusion because everyone now loves the steven spielberg remake. As long as they steer clear from the soundwave concept the new theme if there is one will breath new life into the coaster we all love and know as FOF.But I will say this much I love the CSI idea outta all the themes pki could use I hope they go with the CSI theme. Quote
Captain Picard Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 I would like to hear how you think they could theme FOF to CSI and how it would be better than the soundwave concept. Quote
SharkGuy Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 I would like to hear how you think they could theme FOF to CSI and how it would be better than the soundwave concept. Thanks Scooby for your thoughts. Now Capt'in it could be done this reminds when people were dumbfounded when PGA annouced Survivor: The Ride. The Soundwave concept reeked man I mean they would play Rap and R&B and sorry but sharkguy doesnt listen to rap or r&b...why would CSI be better than Soundwave Just think about entering a Crimelab sloving a crime while in line and then having a dramatic car chase to catch the bad guy (better than the weak IJ:ST CHASE)...likewise a I feel it could be done if paramount parks get smart that is after all I've waited a long time to see a star trek attraction and yet nothing! After all I'm just giving my Two Cents doesnt mean it will happen. Quote
Captain Picard Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 The Star trek attraction is at Carowinds. It's not much of one but they have it. Quote
Enchanted Voyager Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 We already have a ride like that. IJ:ST. CSI is a horrible show anyway, I personaly think it would be a bad idea. Quote
WooferBearATL Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 We already have a ride like that. IJ:ST. CSI is a horrible show anyway, I personaly think it would be a bad idea. Strange. The Number 1 Televion show for several years running and you think it's a "Horrible Show"? Quote
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