I would protest if they made it less intense. Why build the most intense coaster ever if you're just going to make it smoother??? Also, it could be done. The maitnence issuses could be resolved with the stronger steel alloys they have now. The only way I think they could make it more comfortable would be padded trains. Any layout change and it wouldn't be a clone. Also, look how many people love RWB at Geauga Lake. It isn't a faithful clone, so no one rides it. I would love for a park to make a clone of it.
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