X to become X2 at SFMM!

http://www.sixflags.com/magicMountain/rides/X2.aspx

X, the world's first 4th dimension thrill ride, is once again pushing all limits and taking extreme to the next level in 2008. This $10 million investment features completely redesigned, sleeker trains and introduces all-new, innovative state-of-the-art visual, audio and sensory effects. X will move from the 4th dimension to the 5th and become X2!

With its 360????????? rotating seats and head-first, face down drops, X has been one of the most popular thrill rides on the planet. With the redesign, X2 will take you on a journey to a unique and unchartered dimension of extreme only Six Flags Magic Mountain can deliver.

Unlike traditional coasters where trains only parallel the track, X2 sends riders screaming around its 3,600-foot maze of steel track aboard massive wing-shaped trains where the seats extend off of the track to the sides of the vehicle, allowing them to independently rotate you head over heels, forward and backward creating a one-of-a-kind "don't know what to expect next" sensation. X2 launches the extreme thrills of X into a new dimension with the addition of a unique new tunnel and light experience that changes with every ride.

In order for the transformation to take place, X will close in late 2007, and X2 will launch in spring 2008.

X at Six Flags Majic Mountain is becoming X2 for next spring. The "World's First 5th Dimension Coaster" will have new audio and lighting effects, as well as new redesigned trains and a new paint scheme. Reports say that it sould be open Spring 08'. Sweet...[:D]

AOS

[jayman]

YAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!

hmm sounds kinda cool I guess.

[Coasterkidmwm]

Looks like they've decided to copy Eejeanika's sexy ass paintjob from pictures.

[jayman]

what paintjob? what pictures?
!!!?????

does this mean that it might be alittle smoother. Cause I'm planning to go there sometime in 08. This might make the trip worth it. Thsi looks sweet! Here's the site http://www.sixflags.com/magicMountain/rides/X2.aspx

The tunnel sounds awsome.

nooooooooooooooo! i love the original paint job

Originally posted by flaming-what

does this mean that it might be alittle smoother.

Are they going to work on track too???
I love its roughness!

This restyle sounds simply great!the interaction with the music will add intensity.
I just hope they won't choose red colour for rail 'cause Viper is close to it!
I loved the original paint too[:(]

That is some pretty exciting news.

Wow, a ten million dollar upgrade? They must really love it.

so.. february its open right? (better be[devilish])

i'd much rather see them build a CGI Gravity Group woodie for 10 mil.

The ride may be smooth for a year but it'll probibally be like it is now within a few years.(rough, unreliable)

lol of couse six flags great adventure gets a shizty mack wild mouse while sfmm gets the worlds first 5th dimention rollercoaster

Originally posted by Austin

so.. february its open right?

If by February you mean

X2 will launch in spring 2008.

then absolutely!

[jayman]

i hate to say it but it was rough the last time i rode it , bushings were worn and the car was flopping around,going CLUNK CLUNK CLUNK not fun rough , like collossus or a good old wood rough, , but like "ow, my legs keep slamming into the fibrglass body of the ride".. and they were already cannnibalizing one of the trains for parts, the whole lift hill supports were coated with a disgusting coat of grease, and it just seemed run down.. i'm glad they are fixing it up, it really impressed me the first season it was open, and still did, but pain takes away some of the fun..

Originally posted by GerstlCrazy

Originally posted by Austin

so.. february its open right?

If by February you mean

X2 will launch in spring 2008.

then absolutely!

niccceee, im going

Originally posted by pacoasterrider

i'd much rather see them build a CGI Gravity Group woodie for 10 mil.

The ride may be smooth for a year but it'll probibally be like it is now within a few years.(rough, unreliable)

Track didnt get rough - trains did.

If these trains are as good as what Ive heard of the new ones in Japan itll last alot longer.

[jayman]

precicesly. the cars were starting to slop around.. the ride itself is rock solid

if only if i lived in the USA

Bring a 4D coaster to the UK!

why do the Usa get the best coasters?

So they made it (the first?) 4th dimension coaster, and now they're skipping to 5th?!

wait what? the 5th dimension is *parallel time lines* to put it simply

heck, i'd love to ride this coaster, i might teleport to the really rich *parallel* casper

I FORWARD THE NOTION OF BRINGIN AWESOME COASTERS 2 DA UK!!!!

i hav decided wer gonna get a hooooooooooooooooooog lorry and steal shiekra, it rocks!
one night it will be there and the next there will be nothing but a note which reads:
***
we have your coaster HAHAHA! and you will never get it back unless you make us an exact replica in thorpe park cus it deserves it.
yours sincerely, a deranged coaster enthusiast.
***
then ther would be the wheel thing that runs on the track taped to the note.

^ umm.. righttt.


creep

Originally posted by Thelimitsfreak

if only if i lived in the USA

Bring a 4D coaster to the UK!

why do the Usa get the best coasters?

i have been on X before....to me, it is the scariest coaster ive ever ridden...i really can't wait till X2 opens, ill be there at SFMM next year too...and USA gets better Coasters because.....idk, just because. but i know European Countries have some sick rides too.

[gouldy]

Originally posted by Adrenaguy

I FORWARD THE NOTION OF BRINGIN AWESOME COASTERS 2 DA UK!!!!

My god I hate chavs

[Oscar]

the second drop on X totally rocks, feels as if you're going to get your face grinded down