SFGAM 2003 Construction Photo's

I we just assuming this is a clone because it makes a right turn out of the station? The only things that have been built so far (I think, I haven't actually been there) is the station and part of the lift hill.

well I must say that I really do believe this to be a clone, but there are a few facts that point to it not being a clone.

first off, I don't know how anyone can tell if there's a footer or not in those pictures because many are out of focus or blocked by other objects. no offense, BMCoaster, but it is what it is. most likely its just the snow on the ground playing an optical illusion.

without the proof of a footer, there are still things that point to that support being permanent. I don't think there's any such thing as a temporary footer. once you attach the bolts in the cement to the support, its staying and it would take a lot of work to get it out. plus, its in the middle of the parking lot. why would you put a footer in a parking space unless it was going to be permanent?

now what strikes me is that the support is standing up. if it weren't attached to something, I don't think they'd risk standing it up. its not very smart to risk your equipment like that. also, there are other supports and track surrounding the solo support which seems to indicate that there will be construction in the area. why would you bring supports and track out into the middle of nowhere unless that was near their final destination?

anyway, just some thoughts. thanks for the pics!

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-Bob (formerly Coaster Jedi)
Do any of you know how to build a sundial out of a pen and a donut?
uh oh, sounds like someone has a case of the mondays.

I agree with SFGA Bob, its hard to tell if theres a footer or not, but I've never seen in any construction, especially a clone, where they stand the supports in another location before puting them in place. Does anyone know just how far the lone support is from the lift and station?

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Riding the Bull anywhere but the back is merely going for a walk.

The idea of a temporary footer is IMO why it can be standing up. Even if it is a large piece of metal, I don't think the park would risk possible further damage if it were to fall, so the would secure it, but how I do not know.

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Why would they go to all the trouble of standing it up and securing it when they they could just lay it down on the ground like the other supports?

Edit: After looking at some of the photos for a half hour, I THINK that there might be footers there. It looks like it but in none of the shots can you see the entire possible footers, Theres always a tree, a sign, or its just to blurry. It looks like the pictures were taken while moving. So I suggest to the next person that takes pictures to stop the car.
Once again I THINK but am not sure if it is a footer.

*** This post was edited by TooTired on 1/5/2003. ***

I had no clue that support was so far away from the rest of ride. However it does look like there are footers but once again that isn't very clear. Thanks for the pictures.

If you look in this picture you can see the support in relation to the supports. (Lift on the left, Solo Support on the right).

http://groups.msn.com/SFGAM2003Construction/sfgam2003.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=52

Bob - you may be correct on the no footer but who knows. Until someone hops the fence and runs over and checks out the support we won't know unless SFGAM builds another support over there. I guess we will have to wait and see.

Let's hope this is a secured support.

This could be a support:

http://groups.msn.com/SFGAM2003Construction/sfgam2003.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=57

http://groups.msn.com/SFGAM2003Construction/sfgam2003.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=56

http://groups.msn.com/SFGAM2003Construction/sfgam2003.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=59

http://groups.msn.com/SFGAM2003Construction/sfgam2003.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=65

After Examining all the Photos It appears that solo support is secured to the ground. Also, it appears that there is another un-used footer. Also if you look at the photo taken on 12/30 and compare it to the one on 1/4/03 you will notice that on 12/30 there was no track lying on the ground but on the 1/4/03 there is track lying on the ground. Photo

12/30/02: http://groups.msn.com/SFGAM2003Construction/sfgam2003.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=37

Photo 1/4/03: http://groups.msn.com/SFGAM2003Construction/sfgam2003.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=65

Also, does anybody know what that White Support is? Is it a Fence?http://groups.msn.com/SFGAM2003Construction/sfgam2003.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=43

*** This post was edited by carlo18 on 1/5/2003. ***

How far away is that support from the rest of ride?

Could this ride be bigger than thought.

*** This post was edited by BeanTown on 1/5/2003. ***

Carlo, that looks to be a part of Shockwave. http://www.rcdb.com/installationgallery4.htm?Picture=16

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Never Has Gravity Been So Uplifting.

*** This post was edited by BullGuy on 1/5/2003. ***

BullGuy said:
Carlo, that looks to be a part of Shockwave. http://www.rcdb.com/installationgallery4.htm?Picture=16
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Never Has Gravity Been So Uplifting.
*** This post was edited by BullGuy on 1/5/2003. ***

whoa nice eyes dude... i never woulda caught that.

yeah i dont see how it could be just standing there, especially with the weather we've been having, its a stupid idea to leave something unsecured like that.

and a temporary footer also makes no sense.... why would you waste the concrete and the time... and why so far from the rest of the coaster??

just incase anyone is wondering with the height issue, the lift hill isn't anywhere near complete. we've got three more support structures to go before hitting the top of the lift. right now, the tallest lift support is barely half of the total height. also, they would need to get a permit for anything new over 125 no matter what was there before.

if you look at the overall pics which include the solo and lift supports, the solo and last lift supports are a pretty much the same height which would make it possible for the solo to stay where it is and be the tallest part of an element out there assuming that the train made a straight course for that support right off the lift. of course, that's all estimation.

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-Bob (formerly Coaster Jedi)
Do any of you know how to build a sundial out of a pen and a donut?
uh oh, sounds like someone has a case of the mondays.

well in less than a month Great America will announce it and we will all know what is going on.

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I'm thinking there is at least another helix on this ride.

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Hey Katana - I see you edited your post and removed the link to your pics. What gives????

Any updates? Getting EXCITED!

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The Beast, at night, Nothing better.

BMCOASTER said:
Hey Katana - I see you edited your post and removed the link to your pics. What gives????

he tresspassed and took pics illegally...

must we continue with this stupid tresspassing deal???

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Surfs up in Hollister, CA! Later Dudes...

Hollister said:
must we continue with this stupid tresspassing deal???
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Surfs up in Hollister, CA! Later Dudes...

i agree.... unless youre the cops, someone else's whereabouts aren't your business... illegal or not

Katana, what is the link to these pics everyone is talking about?

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