Flipper Posted March 15, 2014 Report Posted March 15, 2014 The weird thing is we were running it 2 weeks before preview day and like my comment a whole back it was all working and swinging along nicely because I know every one on the park walk over to see how good it was it really look amazing but on the Wednesday this week it kind of started falling back into what some of you rode today so I'm baffled as to how it's change so quickly It is worth giving the credit again that work clearly has been carried out, like I said; it's definitely rotating faster. Usually it's like 'ooh look it spins' whereas today it gave a slight centrifugal force, which I've never noticed Vortex do before. Equally, whilst it wasn't overly high, when I was dragged down from the top of a swing, it gave a little force; something which normally I don't feel (I just hate Vortex because it swings, and I look down and urgh it makes me feel ill). Quote
EC! Posted March 15, 2014 Report Posted March 15, 2014 Yeah this is a video of Vortex just to show how bad it was, really bad setting, didnt even make it 90 degrees! Quote
MattyMoo Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 Blimey - I don't normally ride Vortex as it makes me feel ill (no point ruining my day for it!) but I think even my ageing stomach could handle that cycle! This cycle - maybe not: OldFarmerDean, Marhelorpe and JamminGamer 3 Quote
tomglazed Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 Yeah this is a video of Vortex just to show how bad it was, really bad setting, didnt even make it 90 degrees! That cycle looks abysmal! If it's going to run like that you may as well downgrade it's thrill rating and put Zodiac back up in it's place. Coaster 1 Quote
alexander Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 excuse my language but what the **** was that. Quote
Marc Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 I noticed this morning when it first opened it was going as high as it used to and looked like it was running well but throughout the day it got woese. I'm sure they are aware and will fix it Quote
Cal Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 Went on it around 2 today, and was probably the worst ride on vortex I've ever had. The video doesn't show it, but when it first starts it shakes and vibrates loads, it's like it's struggling to get up. Not too good for the 3rd day of it being open. Quote
Weeksy Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 Thats incredibly poor - however, it is like when a car has a clutch which keeps slipping. Presuming its not been reprogrammed to be less intense (Samuari and its cracks), its not a disaster, presuming its fairly shortly fixed. Its struggling so much to even reach that height though, be very surprised if its been done intentionally. Quote
Zappomatic Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 If it's any consolation they do seem to have fixed Quantum's jolting... c1hrisin 1 Quote
Cal Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 Friend has told me Vortex has been down all day, hopefully they are going to fix the problems in which the way Vortex has been running. Quote
Marhelorpe Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 No word of a lie here, but Vortex is performing perfectly today! All pre-recorded announcements were being used, music sounds better than ever and most importantly, it's reaching its full swing beyond the 90 degree point! (A recorded video of this will follow shortly.) But what I find interesting is 2 days ago, it performed at barely 90 degrees with the slight "stutter" still present as it began to swing. However, none of this was found today. Speedy swings, beyond 90 degrees and no stutter at the beginning. I think the reason as to why there is stutter and low swing angles sometimes is because of the default setting the operator chooses to use. Maybe when Vortex was last calibrated for the "short" setting a while ago, they slowed the ride down and this caused the issues present all of last year. Today for instance, there was around 8 full swings all beyond 90 degrees, but on Friday morning, only 3 full swings barely reaching 90 degrees. I'm beginning to think there's nothing wrong with Vortex's operation. Instead, the problems are being caused by the default setting used on busier days... Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote
Cal Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 No word of a lie here, but Vortex is performing perfectly today! All pre-recorded announcements were being used, music sounds better than ever and most importantly, it's reaching its full swing beyond the 90 degree point! (A recorded video of this will follow shortly.) But what I find interesting is 2 days ago, it performed at barely 90 degrees with the slight "stutter" still present as it began to swing. However, none of this was found today. Speedy swings, beyond 90 degrees and no stutter at the beginning. I think the reason as to why there is stutter and low swing angles sometimes is because of the default setting the operator chooses to use. Maybe when Vortex was last calibrated for the "short" setting a while ago, they slowed the ride down and this caused the issues present all of last year. Today for instance, there was around 8 full swings all beyond 90 degrees, but on Friday morning, only 3 full swings barely reaching 90 degrees. I'm beginning to think there's nothing wrong with Vortex's operation. Instead, the problems are being caused by the default setting used on busier days... Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk I'm glad to hear this since it was running awfully on AP day. Looking forward to seeing the video uploaded Quote
Marhelorpe Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 As promised, here is the video of Vortex working to it's fullest from today: http://youtu.be/nS4h53JJDXM MysteryPackage 1 Quote
Worthy9992 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 There are no settings ie short or long for the opp it's runs on a set timer we just push a button computer does the rest Quote
Cal Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 Wow! Not only was it reaching more than the normal height, but it was lasting for a long time, giving loads of max height swings, which is great to see! It's a shame that Vortex doesn't manage to pull this off all the time, because it''s a great ride when it runs like this but is a disappointing and a waste of time when it's running bad. I can't remember the last time I've had a good ride on Vortex like this, must of been 2012. I hope that Vortex carries on running as well as it was in this video and that I'll get a chance to ride it like this, but knowing how appaling it was running last year, I can't imagine it lasting very long ;( There are no settings ie short or long for the opp it's runs on a set timer we just push a button computer does the rest Then how come the cycle sometimes lasts different lengths? Or is it just dependent on the height of the swings? Quote
Flipper Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 Then how come the cycle sometimes lasts different lengths? Or is it just dependent on the height of the swings? It doesn't actually run different lengths, I think people just start to think that it does because it sometimes takes ages to get itself to height and by the time it does; it's finishing again. Quote
Marhelorpe Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 What's confusing is that if Vortex has timer cycles, why did almost all of the used cycles this month (annual pass day) and last year have the "stutter" as it began to swing and why did it take so long to get to the 90 degree angle? Compared to today where it went beyond 90 degrees quicker with no stutter. Maybe Thorpe have decided the lower it's swing height and speed, so it can stop quicker to load/unload riders on a busier day? Quote
TPJames Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 What's confusing is that if Vortex has timer cycles, why did almost all of the used cycles this month (annual pass day) and last year have the "stutter" as it began to swing and why did it take so long to get to the 90 degree angle? Compared to today where it went beyond 90 degrees quicker with no stutter. Maybe Thorpe have decided the lower it's swing height and speed, so it can stop quicker to load/unload riders on a busier day? It is meant to be a thrill ride though and if it swings low you don't really get a thrill at all? :L Cal 1 Quote
Worthy9992 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 It doesn't actually run different lengths, I think people just start to think that it does because it sometimes takes ages to get itself to height and by the time it does; it's finishing again. That's correct it's on a pre set timer if it takes 6 small swings to start to swing then that's like half the time gone already at the moment last 2 days it's been swinging really good at the start meaning the cycle time will last into the hight it's meant to go as soon as we push start the timer starts we do not control how long it swings for Quote
Marc Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 Echoing what has already been said Vortex has been running very well over the past couple of days, the juddering seems to have been fixed and its getting to its full height swings very quickly. Not enjoyed Vortex so much since the 2004 days! StealthRider and Cal 2 Quote
Mark9 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 Then how come the cycle sometimes lasts different lengths? Or is it just dependent on the height of the swings? Correct me if I'm wrong Vortex workers, but the cycles are longer in the morning due to the cold motor. Once it warms up its far more efficient at slowing the ride and reducing the amount of swings you get. Quote
RubyRed95 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 Went to Thorpe yesterday and Vortex was running really well! Seemingly long cycles with super high swings =O Best I've ever seen it in years =) MattyMoo 1 Quote
planenut Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 Went to Thorpe yesterday and Vortex was running really well! Seemingly long cycles with super high swings =O Best I've ever seen it in years =) I'll agree with that, long cycle today, but less on Rush? Tom and RubyRed95 2 Quote
Project LC Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 Vortex yesterday was bad in the morning but after a bit of downtime the ride was fantastic. I cant remember having it run so smoothly or for so long. Quote
dragon2000 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 Was watching Vortex from the restaurant in the Dome on Wednesday and concur that it looked to be running brilliantly. 6 broken seats mind you... Might be tempted to ride it if it keeps up this decent behaviour! Quote
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