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Inman, SC Absurdly Fast Thunderbeam January 6. 2024

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Re: Inman, SC Absurdly Fast Thunderbeam January 6. 2024

Mon Jan 08, 2024 6:08 pm

Does the city putting it in have an ability to change the speed of the disc when buying it from FS? Just like the rotator speed options on the Thunderbolt?
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Re: Inman, SC Absurdly Fast Thunderbeam January 6. 2024

Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:17 pm

No. The disc is driven by the chopper itself using a shaft and gearbox, so its speed is governed by the speed of the chopper and isn't adjustable. Inman's has a broken gearbox, causing it to spin too fast.
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Re: Inman, SC Absurdly Fast Thunderbeam January 6. 2024

Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:57 pm

Sounds like it could be dangerous. It kinda reminds me of the Siro-Drone or HulaHOR sound. I’ve seen other Thunderbeams (or by the great SirensOfMichiana) “Trashbeams” with that rotator issue, that’s what prompted my question
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Re: Inman, SC Absurdly Fast Thunderbeam January 6. 2024

Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:00 am

Compare that to some Thunderbeam videos, where the disk barely moves.

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