Had two rides 2nd from the back today. The only rattle I heard was the loose change that falls into to the large holes behind each seat and has no place to go. I heard no 'mechanical' rattles to speak of.
Apollo's Chariot
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I was at the park on the 26th, and Apollo's Chariot was shut down for 30-45 minutes. I noticed that there seemed to be a lot of horizontal rigidity when the train stopped in the station. Later, after reading some computer logs, the maintenance team ran straight to the transfer track. They seemed to spot the issue immediately. They started working around one of the drive wheels.
I don't know if it was a mechanical or sensor issue. Maybe someone can give their best guess with this attached photo.
I don't know if it was a mechanical or sensor issue. Maybe someone can give their best guess with this attached photo.
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Not to derail conversation further, but Anaconda is pleasant compared to many out of state coasters.
Anyway, lets return discussion to Apollo, the rapiest coaster.
Anyway, lets return discussion to Apollo, the rapiest coaster.
When I rode it in April I did hear music on the lift hill for some reason, but afterwards it was turned off.
I heard it a few days ago, really miss it when they don't have it playing!VAman93 said:
Even Griffon on very rare occasions has its music playing going up.
Having been on Mako now, I still think Apollo's Chariot has a few edges for the ride itself. Apollo's Chariot feels more graceful and light, in my opinion. I also love the setting of AC with the trees.
Mako was fantastic with its ejector air-time, but I think the abrupt MCBR ruined the flow. One of the most unique elements reminded me of Anaconda, because it should have sped through; instead, it just crawled.
The MCBR on Apollo's Chariot doesn't bother me so much. At least it's followed by an unexpectedly long drop. Most other hypers don't have the luxury of terrain, so they just keep slowing down after the first drop.
Tl/dr: I still love Apollo's Chariot just as much as before I rode Mako.
Mako was fantastic with its ejector air-time, but I think the abrupt MCBR ruined the flow. One of the most unique elements reminded me of Anaconda, because it should have sped through; instead, it just crawled.
The MCBR on Apollo's Chariot doesn't bother me so much. At least it's followed by an unexpectedly long drop. Most other hypers don't have the luxury of terrain, so they just keep slowing down after the first drop.
Tl/dr: I still love Apollo's Chariot just as much as before I rode Mako.
Wow, going to ride Mako this winter..I was wondering if Apollo's Chariot would still be my favorite B&M Hyper.
And did you say Mako has ejector? Thats rare for B&M Hypers.
And did you say Mako has ejector? Thats rare for B&M Hypers.
Mako has one moment of ejector air at the top of the first camelback. Could be more if the thing wasn't trimmed so hard...
Still, after all coasters here and overseas I have ridden, Cedar Point, etc...
Apollo is my all-time fav. Maybe it's the memories, but I cannot imagine life without it.
Apollo is my all-time fav. Maybe it's the memories, but I cannot imagine life without it.
Is it me or is there more braking than before? Also AC needs a paint job. I'm seeing rust everywhere. 
Always my favorite. I still have the Cast Night shirt from the first year it opened. We had a great group of people as the operators and we are still in contact with each other too!
Always my favorite. I still have the Cast Night shirt from the first year it opened. We had a great group of people as the operators and we are still in contact with each other too!