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[live4bb21]

raising brakes... i had an idea with that and used tires.

it kinda worked

[Westside7th]

I kind of understand your concept. the spinning rod has

a peice attatched and when the rod rotates, the peice will move up into position?

It seems that the glass cleaner I used on the wheels has worn off and the ride

can't even make it through the curcuit now. I think I can work this out but I am

in the process of putting the RR track on the ride b/c the SS track was on originally.

The SS green flexi rods are still being used. Should I go through the grueling task of

replacing the SSgreen flexis and ties with the yellow RRs or should I keep them and

have green flexis aand ties with red track? Red and green isn't tha bad is it?

It seems that the glass cleaner I used on the wheels has worn off and the ride

can't even make it through the curcuit now. I think I can work this out but I am

in the process of putting the RR track on the ride b/c the SS track was on originally.

The SS green flexi rods are still being used. Should I go through the grueling task of

replacing the SSgreen flexis and ties with the yellow RRs or should I keep them and

have green flexis aand ties with red track? Red and green isn't tha bad is it?

Well, no one seems to be answering my questions so I guess I will choose for

you. The track is no multi colored. One rail is purple and the other is red. Half way

through the ride, the rails switch colors. I still haven't decided if a barrel roll or

bunny hop will come after the helix.

[coasterfreak11]

I would say make a bunny hop because AIRTIME

ROCKS!!! Also, it does not matter wat colors it is....just as long as it

works and you are satisfied with it!

[Westside7th]

Well, I have'nt installed my brakes for the launch

yet but I have a good idea. The track colors are very random but cool. I am thinking

about calling the coaster Insanity because it has a random color scheme of yellow,

orange, green,and blue suports with green flexi rods and red and purple tubing.
Also, the ride elements look so awesome! The helix is complete and the ride is

running smoothly. I am hoping it has enough speed for one last element before the

station but the helix really drained the speed. The last element will most likely be a

bunny hop b/c that is about all the speed could handle.

[Evil Jester]

LOL insanity!!!!! Thats

awsome! also for your

break question I have what you need . Choose the blue pill and

stay in wounder land thinking what ever you want. Pick the red pill and I show you

how deep the rabbit really hole goes oka im hopin you chose

the red pill.. right???. any way you know the little round things that are long and go on

to connectors. They arent blue but silver. any way slide them onto the tracks rail. use

about 7 or so. It should slow it down really nice. I was having fun one day just messing

around and notice that you could slip them onto the rails and I did and i put a car onto

the rail it ran but slew down a little. also if u really want it to slow down just add a little

space inbetween the spacers. tell me if it works oka.

[Westside7th]

Great News! Insanity is complete!

Layout:

Booster 1
Launch Runway
Starts to climb Hill
Booster 2
Vertical Ascent
Top Hat at 7.5 feet
Vertical Decent
2.5 foot Vertical Loop
360degree Helix with 90degree banking
Airtime

Hill
Hairpin Turn
-Now, take a second to scream!

I am

hoping to get pics up soon! This coaster looks awesome!

[coasterfreak11]

Sounds good!! I cant wait for

pics!! How much longer do you estimate before we see pics!

[Westside7th]

Well, I don't have much time this weekend but I

will be able to take the pics sometime next week. I want to send them to the site but I

have tried to send my flyer pics but I get a message that the inbox is full!

[Evil Jester]

Originally posted by Westside7th@Sep 12 2003, 09:50

PM
Great News!

Insanity is complete! Layout:

Booster 1
Launch

Runway
Starts to climb Hill
Booster 2
Vertical Ascent
Top Hat at 7.5

feet
Vertical Decent
2.5 foot Vertical Loop
360degree Helix with

90degree banking
Airtime Hill
Hairpin Turn
-Now, take a second to

scream!

I am hoping to get pics up soon! This coaster looks

awesome!

awsome!!

Cant wait for the pictures!!!

[Westside7th]

Well, I have put rope lights on the vertical loop and helix.

I might use a flashlight as a spotlight for the tower or launch run. I am not going to

put brakes on the launch run because the ride rarely rolls back and if it does, it rolls

back on on the tower after booster 2 so I would need brakes on the tower part and I

don't want to do that.

[live4bb21]

this definately seems like a coaster that should be

finished... the only thing i have a problem with it when i make a layout i find it hard to

stick to it.

[gforce]

Why don't you name it high voltage because that

sounds like a Rocket Coaster name. Also wheres the POV of Hershey Park's

new Rocket Coaster, I've been dieing to see it.

[KMAIMaster]

G-Force, go <a

href='http://www.hersheypa...on/virtual_movi

e2.html' target='_blank'>here</a> to see the Hershey Park movie. Man, I know

where I'll be next summer...

[Westside7th]

I am not sure what the name will be. Insanity or

Voltage are good names but I can't decide which. The colors aren't really

'Voltage' colors. If I were to call it Voltage, I should have used the bright

yellow RR flexis.

Finally! I am going to take the pics tonight and

have them online as soon as possible! INSANITY is coming! If someone

could host it for me, I could make an awesome video, too!

[Westside7th]

Finally! I am going to take the pics tonight and

have them online as soon as possible! INSANITY is coming! If someone

could host it for me, I could make an awesome video, too!

[Westside7th]

INSANITY IS HERE!
The most

INSANE K'Nex coaster ever is finally here!
Pics: Click Here!

Insanity is the first custom

Rippin' Rocket coaster. It is made from 1 RR set and 2 SS sets plus misc.

pieces.
Insanity Layout:
-station
-launch run
-6.5 foot top hat
-3 foot vertical loop
-360 degree helix
-airtime hill
-hairpin turn

Experience the most Insane coaster ever: INSANITY!
Comments

are appreciated.

[gravitiatic]

Congratulations on building, in my opinion (back me

up if you will), the most beautiful vertical loop I have seen. Three feet of wholesome

goodness none the less. And not to mention alternating rail colors, a wonderful touch.

Though it sucks that the give of the KNEX kept it from being longer, its a very well

built ride.

[Westside7th]

Thanks, gravitiatic. The loop is probably my favorite

part of the ride. I just wish I could have added some more inversions.

[Ace o Spades]

I think it is very good, but you might want to

smoothen the helix a tad...

It looks overbanked, which is very unusual...

I love the supports for the tophat.

Although the loop is good, it

lacks the overall shape IMO.


~Xcooldude~

[Westside7th]

Xcooldude, thanks for the tips but the coaster has

already been dismantled so I can't fix the helix. I personally liked the loop and

don't think it needed to be changed. It is fine. The helix definatly needed work

because it didn't have enough supports and the rope lights weighed it down

which made it look crooked.