Cedar Point Top Thrill 2 - Off-Ride Footage

[@FAFO4wisdom]

Just imagine how much faster it crests over the top hat on a warm day😮😮😮😅😅😅😅

[@KestlerTV]

Wait I’m confused haha, what’s the difference between it wether it’s warm or not

[@FAFO4wisdom]

@@KestlerTV roller coasters run faster when it's warmer. One reason is air expansion provides less resistance and another is the grease for the wheel bearings is melted and slicker for less friction.

[@KestlerTV]

@@FAFO4wisdom I actually never knew that, thanks for sharing

[@FAFO4wisdom]

@@KestlerTV you're welcome bud! 👊

[@kaydnburns5935]

@@FAFO4wisdom This was more true on the older dragster actually due to the hydraulic nature of its launch system. Like you said the hotter temperatures cause things to expand and the liquid inside the launch system would also expand and become less viscous which means less friction and overall more consistent 120mph launches. You dont actually need to achieve 120mph to get over the top hat, more like 115-117mph. The new LSM launch system allows for zero friction and zero moving parts using magnetism instead liquids pulling a steel cable. LSM systems like all magnets and electronics actually work less efficiently the hotter they get and the only reason we are seeing dragster finally rip it over the top hat is because of the super consistent launches of 120mph lol. I mean just look at how far up the back top hat it goes with only 100mph lol

[@jpenning7]

Thanks Rick!

[@Lemonhead435]

who saw the light function