I assume this has been brought up before but I can't find it, I apologize. My buddy and I both have Elviras and have the same problem. The Gargoyle Upkick barely dribbles the ball out of the hole (or just tries three or four times before it actually makes it out). A bit frustrating, but the issue is that one of the shots has you activating the action button to hit one of the three spot targets under the crate and there's no way that ball will ever make it over there. The mechanism is tight and the coil is maxed out in power. I assume others are having this problem. Is there a fix?

Thanks.

There is a Stern fix as noted in this post:

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/elvira-s-house-of-horrors-the-owner-s-club/page/51#post-5536034

I decided to purchase my first two pinball machines this summer. I had ordered a Deadpool Premium a few weeks ago that is still somewhere between Stern and my distributor, and I was also on the waiting list for a September JP Premium. Elvira HoH was on my short list when deciding on games, and a couple days ago, I called my distributor and asked to be taken off the JP list and to be notified when an Elvira came in. One was in stock, so I bought it. Hopefully, it will be here in a couple days and will the first pin for my son and me. I am really looking forward to this one and think it was the right choice for us. I had ordered a Stern shaker for Deadpool but think I might put it in the Elvira and order another for Deadpool. Shaker worth it for Elvira? Thanks for all info from this thread; reading this thread helped convince me to make the change in order.

Congrats and that is one hell of a first pinball machine choice you made. Elvira HOH will be a real tough act to follow for any additional purchases for you as this is your first machine and you chosen (wisely) on a machine that has one of the best game designers in the business doing the layout, one of the greatest artist who also happened to do all three Elvira machines and finally one of if not the best programmer in the business today. If you were a gambler you nailed triple 777's on your first purchase with Dennis, Greg and Lyman.

**Oh yeah get the shaker Lyman has some great effects in there for it, beside it's only like a $100 mod and 5 minutes to install.**

It’s always a matter of personal preference, but I think a shaker makes sense for any modern pin.

Unfortunately, you missed the restock. I posted about it a couple of days ago, I think they sold out in a few hours. So maybe some distro's will get stock on them soon as well.

looking at adding a shaker to my premium...i know stern has qualms about 3rd party motors; is there one that's "known-good"?

I have a regular shaker from cointaker in my game, works great. They include the capacitor kit.

for some reason, I thought the ones they sold were the authentic stern shakers

Maybe it's the PBL ones that don't have the capacitor kit?

Rob

There are no markings on it, but it works well. Have them on all my games. I usually turn the weights to limit the shake as i prefer a faint rumble.

Well I pulled the trigger on a nice, lightly routed, premium. Glad to be in the club. Game has sat unused since covid so code was a bit old. having the trunk lock issue still so going to fix that then play the hell out of it.

We know what your weekend consists of, congrats !

Has anyone received and installed a new house diverter motor? (I have a question, if you have.)

Fixing crap build quality issues? LOL. I fixed the trunk issue by using a chunk of weather stripping to hold the ball slightly forward. it works great.

The trunk lid has some play in it and is scraping on the front of the trunk. Anyone have any idea how to fix this (dude is getting me a new decal for it so not concerned about this one)?

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https://www.pinballlife.com/shaker-motor-kit-rev-c-for-stern-spike-spike-2-system-games.html
this is one i got from pinballlife ...I love it in HOH rumble effects are great

Today my girl has arrived and she will stay a long time, maybe forever.

Everything is working so far.
I only have to install the backdoor-shot service kit next week or so. The parts were included separately.

First I installed the 0.99 code, because she came with code 0.83.

Modding:
I added two trees (hope you can see them on the pictures) and now I have to wait for those fantastic Medisinyl mods.

Very happy......

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Pictures

Those trees look awesome. Are they the ones posted earlier in the thread ?

No.

Here they are:

ebay.com link: NOCH 22020 Spur H0 TT N Baumrohling Linde Modellb ume

And those, search for:
"C11 Heki Konvolut 4 Linden unbeflockt"
I think these are the better looking ones.
I got the last one I think, don't know if they are still available

I coloured/sprayed them black. Double clue tape, voila. Easy to re-install.

Trying to troubleshoot my deadhead mech. See the loose screw? I’m assuming this is bad? Looks like a total ass pain to disassemble.

Yeah, upon fiddling with it, the screw seems too loose to allow tension to raise the mech. Sigh.
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Lift the play field and look for loose stuff around the Mech. It’s a common problem, fixed mine in just a couple mins from underneath. My issue was the deadhead kept cycling

Brilliant. Thank you for the link!

Problem solved. The screw on the deadhead mech was never tightened. Like, at all. I’m surprised it lasted as long as it did.

I had to remove the entire mech to get to it. Yuck. Works like a champ now.
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Here are the Heki trees pictured from above. I painted them black.
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Hiya just bought a new Elvira! I’m pretty sure it’s not working correctly, just wanted to make sure and check if anyone else has this problem. I don’t think the house shot is registering - it will start the haunt, but after that nothing happens when I shoot it in the house. How many times am I supposed to shoot it for another haunt to light and is it supposed to do anything when shooting through it? Also in brain that wouldn’t die the 2nd or 3rd shot tells me to compete the house shot but I’ve shot it up the ramp 3 times and nothing happens even though the shot is lit, so i can’t progress any farther. Any ideas?

First haunt starts with one shot, second with two shots...etc. check your house optos, might be misaligned.

Yea it takes 3-4 after first haunt and only starts haunt when it goes in backdoor. How do I check house optos?

Looks like left loop isn’t registering either, might be same one that’s not working

Getting my Elvira Hoh in December. A good friend is saving it for me NIB. I paid him half so far.
Ok. My first question is. Does the Premium come with the regular size speakers? I really like how the 5.25" Kenwoods look on my ST. (As picture)
Second. What are your favorite mods? I already bought the clown shooter rod.
Thanks in advance.

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They come with the 4" speakers, you can do the upgrade to 5.25 Kenwood speakers and 5.25" adapter plates.

Premium upgrades I would say are essentials

1. Mirror Blades , or Side art Blades
2. Shaker Motor
3. Medisinyl Mods: Gargoyle Vuk and Mausoleum

No, not for many months.

Agreed. Also the Lermods 3D Crypt sign

Do they still sell these? Every time I look at their pinside shop, it's just Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper stuff

He has a thread, you need to get on the list.might be sold out still though, but worth checking

Thank you. Much appreciated.

If you visit speakerlightkits.com Doug will sort you out. If you get the deluxe kit with 5.25 speaker frame you get the frame for $25... best kit to get. With that kit and speakers installed it looks the same as the LE.

I appreciate your interest.

There's still a running waitlist on the Elvira mods (backlogged on everything I make currently), and some mods were also temporarily pulled from the shop to help slow down excess orders and will eventually get a final run call (some were already permanently discontinued).

Elvira mods won't make it to the shop until all the initial runs are complete (though may be put on hold at that point to focus on the long TMNT list). Been a hectic year, and as always, I'm thankful for the support.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/elvira-3-interactive-casket-gargoyle-vuk-cover-medisinyl-mods

Can PM me with the Elvira mods you'd like and I can get you on the list (no payment/commitment until parts are being built for your run).

I have looked in the manual more times than I can count and am unable to find the diagram for the trunk assembly. Is that in the manual? Trying to figure out why my trunk lid is ripping up the trunk decal.

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I checked the manual on Stern's website and you are correct, there is no exploded diagram for the trunk. I would suggest sending an email to Stern tech support and ask them about this. Also, you could contact your vendor who may be able to just get you a replacement trunk assembly since your lid is binding against the side of the trunk.

Rob

Mine was also doing this - there are only 2 screws holding the lid on. I loosened both to allow a bit more play, and added some blue lo tire; the binding is gone and the side of the trunk is no longer being damaged

Agree with 1 and 2. 3rd I would suggest speaker upgrades for improved sound coupled with lighting from speakerlights.com over the 3D printed add ons. I appreciate why people like the gargoyle Vuk etc but I’ve never been a fan of 3D printed stuff.... much prefer to spend hard earned on sound improvement, or some kind of lighting upgrade. Each to their own though.

Can you please take a picture of this? I don't see two screws holding the lid on.

That looks like a mess. You need a replacement. I’d just contact Stern.

Can you please explain how? I do not see it being adjustable. The post is one solid piece all molded together.

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I think covering this HIDEOUS VUK is probably number 1 on the list of things to do for this cab imo.. so ugly it hurts my brain looking at it.

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One on the left side, one on the right which holds the arm. If I recall correctly, the left one doesn’t really screw in tightly, it’s more there for retention.

You don’t need to take any of that out of the game. raise the play field up on the support struts, and while standing at the left side of the game you will see the left hand screw we are talking about. But you’ll need to put ALL that stuff back in first.

I still am not understanding what to do here. All 4 of the screws are tight and hold the crate mech together. I tried loosening each of them to see what happens. The left two screws cause the playfield side of the crate to push out more (and make the problem worse) and the back two control the back of the crate that is under the ramp. The big one is what holds the pivot point for the lid. No adjustment that I have tried thus far has caused the lid to not flop side to side enough to damage the decal.

edit: added a picture of the top down with the lid removed to show what i am seeing.

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