PKIVortex Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 Ummm Top Gun will be around in 2007, but will it be called Top Gun? I don't see that ride leaving Kings Island anytime soon. I would forsee Son of Beast being removed way before Top Gun. Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 Nothing is wrong with TopGun is works fine. It's kinda new (opened in 1993). And its one of the most fun rides there. Quote
Delirium13 Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 ^Other than the fact that the whole thing needs a lot of TLC, especially the track itself. But I actually really enjoy Top Gun and agree they should open the queue area under the station again and add the effects again to add to the ride experience, especially since it is such a short, but fun, ride. Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 The track is fine but the color is not. I agree TopGun does need a bunch of work other than the actual ride - the color. TOPGUN needs..... New Color (Red perhaps) New movie props Lets add more to this list. Quote
Delirium13 Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 The track is fine but the color is not. I meant the paint job. Quote
Snake Attack! Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 How about a new sign and a renovation of the station. Quote
Delirium13 Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 A renovation of the station would be VERY nice. Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 Get rid of Gillete mach 3 all ready !! Quote
HelixSpiral Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 The track is fine but the color is not. I agree TopGun does need a bunch of work other than the actual ride - the color. It's themed after an aircraft carrier which are.........grey and silver. Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 Click for Picture Click for Picture #2 I think the red looks a lot better , you think ? Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Red frequently fades to pink quickly...and it certainly did in Top Gun's case (as it has on Magnum, Steel Force, Mamba, Face/Off, etc.) Quote
screamingnight Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 I remember that station. It was my first trip to KI. I doubt that CF will have the old station back up because the name might change. Im geussing the name will be Thunder Road. But thats what Im geussing. Top Gun could use some improvements. New track color, faster chain lift, other than its fine. Quote
KIfan73 Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 I understand a park has to watch the pennies closely, and spend on those attractions that get the most attention, but it is a shame to see a ride not be as great as it was when it was new. I remember seeing tons of people actually stand in the "viewing area" of TG and watch the ride go by. Quote
vortex31 Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Maybe one of these years instead of adding a new ride they will decide to rework Top Gun. Some new track could add some major excitement to the ride. TG has plenty of speed left at the end of the ride that it could accomodate a few hundred more feet of track, maybe snaked out into the woods. I believe Kennywood reworked one of there coasters in recent years instead of building a totally new one, extra pocket change I guess. Quote
CoasterKrazy Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Red frequently fades to pink quickly...and it certainly did in Top Gun's case (as it has on Magnum, Steel Force, Mamba, Face/Off, etc.) Actually, Magnum faded to light orange, as its official color is Molly Orange, not red as many enthusiasts had previously thought. Oh wait, this is the Kings Island forum, not Cedar Point's! Quote
screamingnight Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Maybe one of these years instead of adding a new ride they will decide to rework Top Gun. Some new track could add some major excitement to the ride. TG has plenty of speed left at the end of the ride that it could accomodate a few hundred more feet of track, maybe snaked out into the woods. I believe Kennywood reworked one of there coasters in recent years instead of building a totally new one, extra pocket change I guess. http://rcdb.com/qs.htm?quicksearch=phantoms+revenge Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Red frequently fades to pink quickly...and it certainly did in Top Gun's case (as it has on Magnum, Steel Force, Mamba, Face/Off, etc.) Actually, Magnum faded to light orange, as its official color is Molly Orange, not red as many enthusiasts had previously thought. Oh wait, this is the Kings Island forum, not Cedar Point's! CP PR can call it light orange if they want, but it's still pink! Top Gun was about the same, perhaps a bit lighter. I rode Magnum the day it opened. Anyone who thinks it was orange of any shade must have spent a wee bit too much time in the bar at the Marina. Quote
RailRider Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 I dont think you will see additional track added to to TG anytime soon. But we will see new paint and general maintence down the road. Arrow Suspended coasters are something of the past and I don't think you will see S&S building one anytime soon. Anyways a lot of rides end with still a lot of speed and energy left over. Look at TTD. That thing ends with 120 mph still in the tank... Quote
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