What clear bumper topper will fit on top of the bumper. Are they all standard? A link would be great.

Instead of the red cap. I would like a clear one instead.

I have a early machine which has the older ROM. Which ROM version do you guys like? Is the only difference the multiball "spot" in the code? Also I notice newer speech/sound updated ROMS. Did this add anything to the game?

Finally shopped it out and have it working 100%. Added the extra flashers back in. This game is a great system 11. So fast and unforgiving.

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I placed two shakers in mine(both go off at the same time). I only wanted them for the center rescue targets when hit. The two motors(12v) I used were $10 total. The relay board was about $15. Since I just need a quick on/off I went simple with this. I have other controllers for more advance stuff but I don't want overkill. It works awesome for $25!

I am also adding new sounds and a F-14 fighter (similar to the above pic) which will actually take off when you launch the ball (outside the cab on the side rail). Goes about 18 inches up the field then resets when the next ball hits the drain switch. Almost done and will post a video when finished. It will be unique for sure.

I bought smaller diecast for the playfield. I think the one I am now using for the launch is a little bit out of proportion to the field.

I just used a simple 12v relay board. You power the board with 12v and it outputs 12v to the motor. I added a couple of switches to the underside of the playfield. When these push down the ones that were added push down with it turning on the motor. This is a little bit time consuming if you are going to wire more then a couple.

I thought this was the simple choice. Took only 5min.

The sounds and switched jet taking off mod are going through a controller. 2 triggers. One at launch switch which starts the routine then one on the drain switch which interrupts the routine to return back to starting position. This way the jet knows when the next ball launches. We all know the ball time of this game

I can add 24 different sounds. 8 on takeoff switch, 8 on drain switch, 8 when the machine is idle. So far I only have a few effect sounds, but I would like to use them all eventually. Any ideas on sound?

That was my first.

I also have a few "negative" quotes from Top Gun that are on the drain switch. Three of them. Need some themed music on idle. Only have around 6 of 28 total mp3's. First suggestions get into the game.

Just put the newer style caps in. I really love these things. I will start a new thread on all the moving mods, shaker motor and sounds soon. I will dangle the carrot to keep you coming back. First up will probably be the moving jets.

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Yes, I finished the moving plane mod. Three more to go. The shaker motors are almost done, then new sounds, and another moving toy surprise.

Probably a ceramic resistor. 6 little boards(5 under the playfield, 1 behind the backglass GI) hold 4 ceramic resistors(2 small, 2 large) look for a missing large resistor that either fell off or a broken leg.

Another update. Another toy

Any pics of the new stickers installed?

Ordered the right side. I'll be that Ginny pig and post pictures when they get here.

New right stickers installed

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Another pic of the side stickers

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Better side pic

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I think it is cool. Doesn't hide anything and it makes it consistent throughout the playfield. They are pretty "balls on" in terms of installing them on the plastics size wise. The hardest one to install is the small square one on the side. Even that one is pretty easy but you have to remove quite a few things to get to it. I guess you could install it without taking that plastic completely off.

All in all I think it is worth the cash to give it a cool look. I do like how the G.I. lights the right from underneath.

Those are very cool. Did you laminate them?

Good job Hess! Welcome to the club!