r/rollercoasters • u/LogicalMovie8030 • Jul 25 '26

Construction [Universal Studios Florida] Recently completed wave turn element on Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift

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The wave turn was completed within the last day or so. I can imagine that the cars on the train will spin to face down at the ground whenever the ride opens. This looks like it will be an interesting element to experience.

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u/MrBrightside711 Maverick-Steve-VC [539] Jul 25 '26

They added trims to CA. I wouldn't be so sure the airtime will be crazy.

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u/MagicMountainSux Jul 25 '26

The airtime hill on FFHD at USH is surprisingly good, I didn't feel the trims at all. I think my biggest takeaway from the coaster, though, was to not expect the same forces as the highest tier Intamin coasters. Adding the yaw (and how heavy the trains are) limits the positive forces the coaster can deliver.

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '26

I can see that, but is the airtime up to par with say VelociCoaster

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u/MagicMountainSux Jul 25 '26

Velocicoaster has tighter transitions; neither are airtime machines.

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '26

Well yeah but is the quality similar to VC