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Universal Studios Singapore has kept mum about the nature of the glitch with the Battlestar Galactica roller coaster, but in its latest statement to MediaCorp, the company said the ride is in the process of a complete inspection. The ride has been dismantled and components analyzed, including an X-ray of its parts.
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Or something like axle failure or something. That's the first thing that came to my mind.
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The word on the street is that part of one of the seats broke off the train in a morning test run.
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I wouldn't consider this "Universal," given the completely different ownership arrangements. As for the Orlando ride, I think it came down to cost, and word on the street is that they got what they paid for in terms of service.
Jeff - Editor - CoasterBuzz.com - My Blog
Perhaps, though losing part of the seat on an inverted coaster is considerably more serious than losing part of it on a sit down!
I develop Superior Solitaire when not riding coasters.
Another potential issue with the Florida coaster is that by going with Maurer, they got something *different*. That ride doesn't resemble anything else in their resort, and if they'd gone with B&M it would have been a variation on something they've already got three of on that property alone.
Hey, it's obviously not perfect, and it has the second stupidest name of any ride at the resort. But I actually liked the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. The problems with that ride, I am certain are not insurmountable, and ultimately I think it will be a good solid performer.
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Jeff said:
Since when is any POV interesting at all?
I reckon this one is, but it's the exception to the rule:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3-_XiNie2w
The coaster is actually pretty awesome too.
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