How Do 4th Dimension Roller Coasters Work? - Ride Science

[@triple7marc]

Such a great series so far! One ride concept I would love for you to explain is the engineering behind roller coaster supports and how it’s determined where they go and how they’re designed. I’ve always been interested in why some supports go straight down, some have two poles (sometimes facing inward and outward), etc. Something that could be baked into this video or perhaps in a second video could also be how roller coaster track type is used (such on Intamin coasters where 2-rail or 3-rail track is used). Thanks!

[@TS_Mind_Swept]

1:53 The 4D itself only pushed them close to the edge, not over it; the final push was the canceled Fish Hook coaster from the Stratosphere tower since they didn't have any backup plan outside of it as it was such a mega project

[@SnowghostFilms]

Worth staying up to midnight for

[@ShortbreadIdk]

True

[@TheGamingG810]

Aerodynamix is happy until someone makes a roller coaster that is actually four-dimensional

[@itsthedude6155]

X2 is one of the best rides I've ever been on.

[@rct3isepic]

I'd love to see both a a 4D coaster in my area (PNW) and a video like this both Trackless and EMV dark rides

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

Incredible video, Coaster College. Looking forward to seeing your next upload. I smashed that thumbs up button on your segment. Keep up the fantastic work! Your breakdown of the engineering challenges faced during the development of the 4D coaster was fascinating. What do you think are the most significant advancements that have emerged in roller coaster design since the introduction of the 4D concept?

[@ianmortimer5325]

Don't forget the S&S Axis Coaster!

[@lennartschneider]

What I would like to know is how the mechanism for X2 in the station works. Before the dispatch, the seats on X2 tilt slightly to avoid guests hitting their feet. But how does this work? On the other large 4th-Dimension Coasters, there is a movable floor.

[@SamsonSilvo]

My only guess is a moving rail in the station.

[@ratedexploited]

Like the DreamCast being Sega's last console; X2 is Arrow's Swan Song.

[@azziakki]

Could you make/short about Intamin zac spins?

[@TTMfred]

Thank you for this video also I have a request the request is a video that goes in extreme detail about the design of a coaster the code the brakes the restraint and thing like how do they open the restraints in the station

[@dindog22]

X2 looks terrifying

[@TimothyChapman]

This explains the 2 streams you did modeling an Arrow 4D.

[@aldoparise1224]

I wish there were 4D coasters. They are awesome rides. But like you mentioned in the video they are very expensive and for sure expensive to maintain.

[@Sprinkles_2nd]

do a ride accident video on the hydro accident at oakwood

[@Jadentheman]

I hope six Flags doesn't come for X2 in the near future

[@hellacia8151]

Dick Zimmerman already complained about X2 being expensive to maintain

[@thrillridefreak8884]

Dammit 🙁

[@hellacia8151]

@@thrillridefreak8884 The good news is the 4d is still supported by S&S, so parts should be easy. Really the downtime comes from it opening not with the rest of the park

[@JohnsonLee-yw2co]

what really happened at castles N Coasters on the Desert Storm Rollercoaster November 25, 2024. (restraint malfunction rider jumped off ride at top of lift hill)

[@CoasterCollege]

@@JohnsonLee-yw2co watch Ryan the ride mechanics video, there won't be a report on it so I can't cover it.

[@JohnsonLee-yw2co]

@@CoasterCollege yeah i saw that but ur videos are more entertaining and captivating to watch(love to ryan) and i wanted to see if you wouldve worded it differently, but no report so his will have to do!

[@CoasterCollege]

@JohnsonLee-yw2co thanks!

[@coastercult4142]

What did you re-search to find all of this

[@CoasterCollege]

@@coastercult4142 a lot of info came from the legacy of arrow documentary by ACE

[@johnfoltz8183]

Arrow should had build more modern loopers in the style of Tennessee Tornado

[@michaezell4607]

It was SFMM who effectively bankrupted arrow as arrow had a smaller scale prototype ready to go but unfortunately SFMM begged them to supersize the design and as a result the resulting ride was plagued with technical problems from the start. Funny how S&S hasn't built any 4D coasters using the technology they developed for the free spin model however?

[@gdy2shus]

Axis coaster. They sold 2 last year. One is now known to be going to Saudi Arabia (?), the other has not yet been revealed.

[@JohnManuel778]

Is this the same technology that fast and furious hollywood drift will be using in universals new coaster?

[@asddw4998]

Something I don't understand, if both wings on all vehicles have their rotation synchronized at all times (at least from what I can tell from the videos) then why does the track have the extra rail responsible for the 4D movement in both sides? Seems kinda unnecessary

[@CoasterCollege]

@@asddw4998 the closer the riders are to the rail the smoother the ride.

[@asddw4998]

@@CoasterCollege Got it

[@RomanSecundus]

how do rotor's work?

[@dojavillager5998]

i kind of miss the original color scheme of X

[@linux_doggo]

Same, I think it looked quite unique

[@rcgunnerthevideomaster4697]

the url says slime