5 minutes ago, Gazza said:

So Intamin switched to electric on tyre launches since Juvulen and Yukon Quad, i think thats what bd has.

Assuming that these will be a fairly quiet launch? I am guessing that noise was definitely a major factor in choosing this type of coaster.

Indeed, most of the noise on the tyre launches here in oz seems to be the rattling of the train.

You can hear the tires slipping on MDMC while it's trying to get traction.  (nerd)

Hard to tell on Jet Rescue because of the launch SFX but it's always seemed fairly quiet to me...

23 hours ago, Gazza said:

So Intamin switched to electric on tyre launches since Juvulen and Yukon Quad, i think thats what bd has.

Big dipper is confirmed to have tyre launches unfortunately, but it should still be a quiet launch. Some LSM launches can be a bit loud, like Red Force, but then again RF is going 180km/hr!

16 minutes ago, Gtmichaels said:

Big dipper is confirmed to have tyre launches unfortunately, but it should still be a quiet launch. Some LSM launches can be a bit loud, like Red Force, but then again RF is going 180km/hr!

Yeah I know it'll be tyre, all I was saying is that the tyres are powered by conventional electric motors, not hydraulic like MDMC / JR.

14 minutes ago, Gazza said:

Yeah I know it'll be tyre, all I was saying is that the tyres are powered by conventional electric motors, not hydraulic like MDMC / JR.

Ahhh ok, I get confused easily lol. In that case, absolutely. 

How fast is this thing supposed to be going again?

@coasterdude44 72km/hr top speed. With 2 speed boosters. 

https://www.lunaparksydney.com/big-dipper

Edited August 22, 20214 yr by TomiJ

Big Dippers track is now complete. Pics from coasterlifeau from Instagram. Looks super exciting hopefully we see testing start soon. 

 

Edited August 23, 20214 yr by Mc coaster
Added a couple more pics

Yeah you might want to check that claim again that all track is complete. In the above photo there is clearly missing trackwork that still needs to be installed.

There is plenty of work that needs completion yet as well- the building of the load/unload station, the completion of the floor near the station and the queue area, the installation of the launch tyres in several locations and other theming aspects. Thats just what we can see. I am sure there are various other systems that are not readily visible that have not yet even been touched.

There is ample work yet on the coaster that still needs to come to fruition. Patience is the key- it will happen.

However, at this point, the installation of trackwork has not yet been completed.

26 minutes ago, Jobe said:

Yeah you might want to check that claim again that all track is complete. In the above photo there is clearly missing trackwork that still needs to be installed.

There is plenty of work that needs completion yet as well- the building of the load/unload station, the completion of the floor near the station and the queue area, the installation of the launch tyres in several locations and other theming aspects. Thats just what we can see. I am sure there are various other systems that are not readily visible that have not yet even been touched.

There is ample work yet on the coaster that still needs to come to fruition. Patience is the key- it will happen.

However, at this point, the installation of trackwork has not yet been completed.

Sorry that image was from the 9th of August. All the rest was from today. The all the track has all been installed but they are now installing the launch tires, Electrical ect.

Just wondering where are all the photos been taken? A apartment? 

1 minute ago, Ranger said:

Just wondering where are all the photos been taken? A apartment? 

The ones from the back side of the park (Showing harbour) come from either a private office building car park or the LPS/Multiplex office building public viewing balcony. 

If it's private, how would he be getting in? Not having a go at all, just wondering.

20 minutes ago, Ranger said:

If it's private, how would he be getting in? Not having a go at all, just wondering.

There is no gate or anything stopping you from walking to there but i've spoken to some staff that work upstairs and they don't mind, It's not like were parking there.

Edited August 23, 20214 yr by Coasterlife
The overreaction of some of you is sad

In all honesty, Sydney is a bit of a shitshow.

I know some are very much eager to get updates of this coaster, but just let it be - you'll get to ride it... someday (only if a CERTAIN part of the population wrap their heads around the idea that anti-lockdown protests ≠ no more lockdown).

Perhaps somehow getting in touch with a construction worker who's keen to send updates could work (by all means, don't stand outside the fence and yell for their numbers 💀)?

Just don't take my word for it, Sydney had the chance to avoid this mess.

Well without getting political, I think the progress that’s been shown is exciting none the less! Always nice to have something to look forward too during times like this 

I hear the trains have been added on today! 

5 minutes ago, Gtmichaels said:

I hear the trains have been added on today! 

You would be right.

The train is literally full on racing deco. Exhaust pipes, grille and everything. It's like this coaster is in an identity crisis as to what it wants to be themed. Hopefully there's another train that I don't know about because capacity is going to be steaming garbage with just 1 train

Edited August 26, 20214 yr by Baconjack

33 minutes ago, Baconjack said:

The train is literally full on racing deco. Exhaust pipes, grille and everything. It's like this coaster is in an identity crisis as to what it wants to be themed. Hopefully there's another train that I don't know about because capacity is going to be steaming garbage with just 1 train

That was not how I was expecting the train to be themed. Maybe it’s yet to receive a paint job?

Haha yes!

44 minutes ago, Gazza said:

Haha yes!

Looks like you found their inspiration. I don't know what I was hoping for but it wasn't that. 

1 hour ago, Baconjack said:

The train is literally full on racing deco. Exhaust pipes, grille and everything. It's like this coaster is in an identity crisis as to what it wants to be themed. Hopefully there's another train that I don't know about because capacity is going to be steaming garbage with just 1 train

Pretty sure there;s 2 trains with the other one being identical but red