I'm grateful I managed to get on 3 of the Cyclone "clones" (Astroworld's, SFoG, and Psyclone at SFMM) The one in Texas was probably my favorite of the three. SFMM's was just horrible, even early on, and got worse as time went on. I don't remember SFoG's being particularly bad, but I don't recall it as really good either (that was back in 2004) One of these days I'll get to the original.
But I agree with you. I'd like to see some of the parks take care of the woodies instead of scrapping them like this. Roar in California didn't need a makeover. It was a great little coaster, if it did need a little TLC. I love RMC, but very mixed feelings about all the makeovers.