Worlds First Launched X-Car Coaster - Drievliet

Looks like a dive loop to me...

I think its along the lines of a cork loop. :]

it's claimed as a dive loop

Originally posted by hyyyper

is that a dive loop or immelman?

Like Robmillzy said, it's a dive loop [;)]

It's definatly a dive loop:

Dive loops twist then drop, Immelmans go us then twist.

the ride looks like a lot of fun if only I lived in holland...

[Dirk_Ermen]

Originally posted by IamtheInterpol

It's definatly a dive loop:

Dive loops twist then drop, Immelmans go us then twist.

the ride looks like a lot of fun if only I lived in holland...

What about moving to here? [:D][lol]



Anyway, there are pictures of the cars and video's of some testruns. They are slowly adding up speed [:)]



http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~ebloem/Video/formulex.wmv

There's the link to the video, right click and save as.. [:)] Allthough, the video is about an week old. So there's no doubt the speed is higher now [:)]

nice cars! they don't look very aerodynamic though with the way the seats are formed.

Why does it just go really slow then not make it up, then fall back? Idont understand the reason for this.

That launch looks like it has terrible acceleration. Although, yeah, like
Dirk said they've probably gotten it clear out of the launch by now.

[Dirk_Ermen]

Originally posted by GerstlCrazy

That launch looks like it has terrible acceleration. Although, yeah, like
Dirk said they've probably gotten it clear out of the launch by now.

I don't know why, but i only know is that they are screwing the launch speed slowly up. Let's hope more videos will come off soon since i've got to ride this in about a week or 2 [:D]

it's called breaking the launch in. You don't want to just turn the ride up to full speed and risk damaging the ride and wasting alot of time and money. It's like a brand new car you don't just hop in and gas it, you cruise for a while until the motor is broken in then you can gas it all you want make sure to keep up the maintence though lol

Movie about Formule X, with at the end a POV.
Commentary is dutch, but you guys know what it is about. [:P]

It's not a direct link, can't. Just click the blue line, above the picture.

http://www.ad.nl/denhaag/stad/article1226033.ece

So wait, what exactly is different about an X car coaster?

This is the first X-car coaster wich will be launched.

[Dirk_Ermen]

4th of april will be the day that the "testpeeps" are invited. Expect video material for the video exchange [:D]

[hyyyper]

^guess who's also testing, expect *better* video material from me [:D]

Originally posted by coasterguy77

So wait, what exactly is different about an X car coaster?

The X car seats are designed for both comfort and universal safety, I think. I remember seeing a video from an IAA whatever it's called conference where they put one on a piece of track with people on it and rotated it 360????????? to demonstrate the safety of the harness.

[Dirk_Ermen]

Also the best thing is when your upside down with tons of hangtime you'd seriously get the feeling of falling out. That's why i love those seats [8D] Anyway, i'll be at drievliet around 11am/11:30am, nice on time since around 12 the testing should start from what i've heard [:D]

hey, this is awesome by the way, and i was just wondering if i could have the picture above where it says "That great corkscrew/barrelroll combo, with the transfer track in front of it" my email is bsktballdude10@yahoo.com also, the crazy overbanked turn is pretty nasty too, if its no problem , that one would be cool to have also.

[Dirk_Ermen]

Originally posted by bsktballdude

hey, this is awesome by the way, and i was just wondering if i could have the picture above where it says "That great corkscrew/barrelroll combo, with the transfer track in front of it" my email is bsktballdude10@yahoo.com also, the crazy overbanked turn is pretty nasty too, if its no problem , that one would be cool to have also.

You'd became member just to get those 2 pictures? lol!

You should be flattered for that Dirk![lol]

Fxck me it looks suprisingly fun!!
Some huge laterals too.
Trains look lovely too =].
POV Dirk my man .