Nice TR. It was enjoyable to read.
About T2 though... you can't really let that be a judge of all SLC's. I've been on 4(?) now, and T2 is by far the roughest. Thunderhawk from Geauga Lake (now in Michigan's Adventure) was very smooth from what I remember, and quite a different ride experience.
Coasters Ridden: 131
Top 5: Maverick, El Toro, Voyage, Fahrenheit, Dominator