Marc Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Lol probably best we stick with the ones we have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomglazed Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I think considering it is meant to look lost the ride wears it a lot better than a lot of people give it credit for. But in all fairness, I read it somewhere on this forum that Thorpe appear to have a habit of "theming" their rides on concepts that don't require them to look brand spanking new all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippy Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 On 3/8/2011 at 9:56 PM, 'Towers Tom said: I think considering it is meant to look lost the ride wears it a lot better than a lot of people give it credit for. But in all fairness, I read it somewhere on this forum that Thorpe appear to have a habit of "theming" their rides on concepts that don't require them to look brand spanking new all the time.If thats true, Thorpe have taken it too far with colosuss. It urgently needs a repaint it looks disgusting atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Was strange driving past and seeing Colossus testing, it's been so long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 On 3/9/2011 at 10:33 AM, 'trippy said: If thats true, Thorpe have taken it too far with colosuss. It urgently needs a repaint it looks disgusting atm.No it doesn't. Vampire looks disguting, Colossus just looks faded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 And that noise it makes when it gets to the top of the lift hill, bit of WD40 needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Isn't that the anti rollbacks, which WD40 wouldnt affect the noise on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 The noise is awesome, leave it alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 On 3/9/2011 at 5:53 PM, 'Stokesyboy said: And that noise it makes when it gets to the top of the lift hill, bit of WD40 needed That noise is a bit weird sounds rough always think it's going to stop there but think it's a pritty wicked sound hopefully makes the queue smaller because people will get scared lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Well yeah that noise is alright and adds effect but sounds bloody horrible the first couple of times you hear it, until you get used to it!But then again thats standing from the slammer queue, However if your on it I would agree it sounds better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomglazed Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 That sound seems to be part of the furniture at Thorpe now; can hear it pretty much park wide. I'd far rather it make that noise just at the top though than all the way up the lift hill, can't imagine it would be too nice to queue next to that noise when you're just about to get into the station It does make me laugh though because that noise seems like it has become a signal for everyone in the Colossus area to look up; it's quite weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 On 3/10/2011 at 3:11 PM, 'Towers Tom said: That sound seems to be part of the furniture at Thorpe now; can hear it pretty much park wide. I'd far rather it make that noise just at the top though than all the way up the lift hill, can't imagine it would be too nice to queue next to that noise when you're just about to get into the station It does make me laugh though because that noise seems like it has become a signal for everyone in the Colossus area to look up; it's quite weird.I must admit that I do look up and towards Colossus when I hear that noise, But I dont find it too bad when I'm in the queue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 One positive from today?Colossus was running the fastest and smoothest it has in years Sheepie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 On 3/13/2011 at 8:54 PM, 'James6 said: One positive from today?Colossus was running the fastest and smoothest it has in years Would agree with you on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom G Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well it was my first time on it, so I dread to think what it was like before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Boy Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well, I havent been on here for AGES. So hello again all To be honest, I have always found Colossus relatively smooth every time I've gone (Not that often I must admit!) Is it really that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 On 3/14/2011 at 6:59 PM, 'Welsh Boy said: Is it really that bad? I think it depends how tall your are / where you head is in the restraint, because when I don't sit at the front I find it painful with the extreme ear and head banging, but others don't notice it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Gah, I want to avoid this ride now, Not because of smashing head because I don't really get that but I seem to get cramps in my hip and if they are going as slow as yesterday I'm left in a lot of agony after the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 On 3/13/2011 at 8:54 PM, 'James6 said: Colossus was running the fastestI never thought I would be hearing that...YAY for Colossus! Wow... I am cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karys Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 On 4/10/2011 at 6:23 PM, 'SAWROB said: Crap - No, it's concept is good.Rough - Hell yes. Especially for the smaller ones of us like me. Thud, thud, thud, thud, whallop, thud. Even holding on doesn't keep me in comfort. Requires padding with pillows and superglue on the seat to stick my ass to it! Crap - definitely not, one of my favourite rides. Rough - when I was younger, and smaller I didn't fit in the restraints properly, well, I was between two points where it secured, so I was shaken around a bit. But I wouldn't say it was overly rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laelda_95 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I'm quite fond of Colossus, although it can be a bit painful. I only really go at the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karys Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 On 4/10/2011 at 6:59 PM, 'SawBeatsThirteen said: I'm quite fond of Colossus, although it can be a bit painful. I only really go at the front I haven't been on the front of it yet, is it worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laelda_95 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Depends on the queue really. There's not much difference to the other seats, I just like seeing the track in front of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 On 4/10/2011 at 7:04 PM, 'Benin said: The concept is good? It's an extended clone.... Plus, it always gives me a headache, and then the fact that I have to specifically sit in the front row of each car really knocks it down even more in my book... No room for my legs... Stupid cars... Stupid restraints... Stupid Intamin...I'm 5ft 6in and I'm underweight and even I struggle to get into the back of each car lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 On 4/10/2011 at 7:01 PM, 'Karys said: I haven't been on the front of it yet, is it worth it?Defently ! I'm surprised you haven't the only place you can sit and really see the spiral loop bits :PBut I also like right at last row but too tall to sit there almost hit head on seat in front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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