Knott's completes pull-through for Xcelerator

1 question tho... Whats the is the head rest thingy ( my techinical term ) in the middle of the train?

what special purpose does it serve?

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You really need to get some more BRAN in your diet

Its a head rest, none of the other seats have them yet. 0-80 in 2 seconds...you gotta place your head back on something or riders will get injured.

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Those are supposedly going to be the headrests that will be used throughout the train because of the intese launch.

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-Aaron
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http://www.pkiunlimited.com

I still thought there were going to be 5 cars to the train. I guess now it's three.

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They will still have 5 cars. They only use 3 for the pull-through.

I have a question also, do they do pull-through's on all coasters, or is that just an Intamin thing?

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I think its just an Intamin thing, but I think more companies should do it.

Most steel coaster makers do pullthroughs.. Arrow, B&M, and Intamin do them I know for sure.

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WCUSA-The World's largest theme park is coming!
Theme parks will NEVER be the same!

are those things on the lap bars just the plastic wrapping? cause the first time i saw it, it almost looked like fur. cause some cars in the 50s had fur on the steering wheel. if it is fur thatd be sweet. but i think its just the plastic right?

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Yes is the plastic. You can see that some are unwraped too.

All companies do pull throughs of their rides. It's a safety measure. What if one park of the track has a greater width than the other parts? That wouldn't be too good to find out on opening day, wouldn't you agree?

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-Kyle Brylczyk
KoRn - Untouchables, June 11th, 2002

They don't want to put people on the ride, and then realize that there are clearance issues.

As well other things, the pull through prevents this. I hear they will start testing very soon, perhaps even tommorow...

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Xcelerator-
0-82 in 2.3 seconds! =Wow!

Imagine the damage that could occur if they launched this coaster and something didnt clear properly. By doing a pull through it allows them to check all clearances without risk of damaging the track or cars.

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"Looks like you've been missing quite a bit of work lately"
"Well, I wouldn't say I've been MISSING it, Bob."

The theming on the cars is sweeeet!!!! Those are some HOT really hot Rods. I love the retro fins and flames, Knotts did a excellent job with the theming, tt is going to add a lot to the ride. superb job!!!

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CCXXV, less than one month......I won't be "missing" work in June - but I sure won't be here, either.....LOL.

I miss Windjammer. Is anybody else with me on this?

I miss Windjammer on behalf of my sister and cousin, cuz somehow they did a mini-marathon and rode it 8 times in a row about 2 years ago. The headbanging I just couldn't handle.

Myself, I'm not complaining much. Once I get back to Cali, I'm gonna be sure to hit KBF!

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Tommy Penner - Variable X
"Yes. The Force is strong in that one." - Stifler, AP2.

I miss Windjammer like I miss a coldsore.

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This ride looks incredible.