Got my Pro. Loving it! Except for one thing...

It looks like ink under the clearcoat. Sucks. Any ideas on what can be done with it (if anything)? I was thinking maybe a custom sticker to cover it up.

Also, when I plunge the ball, it never goes all the way around. Just hits the stop to the left of the P every time. Is there an adjustment for that? I am also getting the ball stopped by Stay Puft on the plunge sometimes.

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Right orbit protector.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ghostbusters-airball-air-ball-right-orbit-protector-1

Also there is an adjustment to the gates as well on the GB threads - search that change.

Are you talking about the little black spec on the insert arrow when you say ink under the clearcoat? If so that doesnt look that bad and wouldn’t bother me any truthfully. Play and have fun and you will forget all about that little black mark!

Yeah. And you're right... the more I play, the more it doesn't matter. It does look a little bigger in person but still not that terrible. Just annoying on such a beautiful machine.

Now I just have to figure out why the gate to the left of the PKE inserts won't let the ball past. It stops it dead even on right loop shots. I have not had one ball go through there yet.

And thanks cpr9999 for the link! I already purchased an air ball protector but I'm thinking about the Stay Puft one. Thanks again!

I know several recommend adjusting power or using the foam but on mine I simply loosened the bolts holding the scoop in place underneath and turned the scoop ever so slightly and tightened it back up and it's been working fine ever since. Only need to turn it literally a mm or two.

Im trying to figure out what gate you are talking about to the left if the PKE inserts. Left or right side of the playfield?

Top left of the pic... next to the P.

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I will try that in the morning. Thank you for the suggestion!

Gotcha....try what Dave said, that sounds like the culprit probably. Did you buy this game new or used?

Will try this, adjusting power did not work so it is an alignment issue. Try your method first and then if needed add foam on left side.

that won't work as already tried the wedge within the assembly for some success, wedging between the bracket and playfield will fowl with the circuit boards and the new brackets actually lift the target as well as tilt it forward with the combination working very well.

I tried to check all connections under the playfield. There were some that were loose, so I tightened them up. Nothing fixed the issue yet.

In fact, neither gate, left or right, goes up. I can't hit an orbit shot from either orbit that goes all the way around. I thought maybe there was an adjustment that was turned off to not allow orbit shots or something... but I don't even see a test adjustment for either gate.

I'll probably give Stern a call when I get a chance later today.

Do your rollovers work in switch test mode?

Yes, both orbit rollovers work in switch test mode.

During game play and plunging the ball over the rollover you have confirmed your left gate does not open forcing the ball into P,K, or E?

Yes, this is correct. When I push the right orbit rollover, the left gate does not open.

Chuck Smith's video here shows the right orbit switch causing the left gate to open. Mine is NOT doing that.

EDIT: I rechecked the connections under the playfield tonight and didn't find anything loose. I even re-seated some of the connectors that have to do with that switch. Nothing has fixed the issue yet.

So I called Stern tech support. They said to hold the left flipper for the gate to be activated and go all around. I'm thinking that's incorrect for this game and I have to call back.

Also, I added the topper today. When it finished, the node board update failed. I cycled the power and it failed again. However, the game works fine (except for the gate issue). I check the node board in the test mode and it looks fine.

Definitely not correct....it isn't a super skill shot. On my pro a soft plunge is stopped by the gate and bounces back to the upper rollovers, but a hard plunge pushes through the gate while slowing down a bit sometimes. I always thought that was "normal" behavior but on location ones never do that, they fly through at full speed every time. I like the way mine is though, but you definitely shouldn't be having to hold the left flipper, that doesn't do anything.

Spoke to Stern again. Looks like a bad coil for the gate so they are sending a new one. The gate on the Pro is attached to the ramp diverter. When I test ramp diverter in the coil test, only the ramp diverter moves and NOT the gate coil.

Can anyone who has a Pro test their ramp diverter and see if the left gate opens as well?

Finally picked up a Premium today! Thinking about grabbing the white or blue/purple armor from pinball refinery. Anybody have either? Do you like it?

Reporting back - this worked.

With that said it was a pain to adjust the 2 screws from the top and the one from the bottom. Also, to get to the top 2 machine screws you have to pull the plastic off - big pain.

Now that it is done- no foam needed or power adjustment.

The real question is will it hold up over time. If not, foam will be next in line to try.

Repost - need some guidance.

I have adjusted the springs on the drop targets understanding that a stronger spring gets the drop target out of the way quicker and causes less airballs.

Well I have tried both (a) stronger springs (from PinballLife) and (b) reinstalling original springs and shortening them up to 20-25 revolutions.

Neither have worked. When the left target is up and I hit it dead on with the right flipper- always get an airball directly back at me ...then the airball hits the wire guide ramp (the one that crosses the playfield) and drops back onto the playfield.

Any other ideas? Anyone put washers underneath the 2 of the 4 screws holding the Drop target to give it a pitch? Does this work?

Thx

Thats strange. I just shortened my stock springs and they drop easy right now, matter of fact the one on the right droos too easy so i need to work on that one some more. I've seriously considered just disabling them anyway because i dont think they add any value what so ever to the gamr, matter of fact i hate them.

My targets have to problem dropping or resetting with any of the springs. So that’s cool.
However, no matter the spring the left drop target (with direct hit) causes an airball to hit the wire guide-ramp.

Added over 6 years ago: That should say no problem dropping

Some mod ideas. Nothing too tacky or over the top, just some small stuff here and there.

Topper
Green glo balls
Premium library
Storage facility
Library ghost
Side blades
PKE mirror
Ghostbusters firehouse
Airball protectors
New York sign
Speaker lights

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It is a pain to get to but I really think this is the correct method.
I did mine back in November and it hasn’t moved since.

I’m half tempted to get the topper, for those that have it are you enjoying it?

I like it a lot, but $500 is a tough pill to swallow. You can buy it second hand or wait for the 15% eBay sale.

To me, the Kiss topper is the best topper ever. The GB topper is awesome, but lights up infrequently. Worth it if you can buy for a discount.

I got one a few weeks ago. I'm still hoping (but doubting) the update will make more use of it. It does look good like it belongs on the game but mostly lights up in attract mode.

Does it light up every time you hit the loop and the ecto siren goes off?

Thanks Mudflaps! I have already added:

Topper
Art Blades
Mezel Mods Library
Scoop Light
Storage Facility Light
Airball protector
Speakers lights
Pop bumper pink river of slime
Lane protectors
New York sign (although I don't know where to put it yet)

I want to add the glow balls and the firehouse

Going by memory I believe it lights up when:
-you get an extra ball
-ball save
-during "we got one" mode
-comes on/off during one part of the attract mode

it's expensive and I'd like to see it used more, but was worth it for me.

I've had my game a little over a week and have done a fair amount to it. It was pretty much not playable when I got, so many damn airballs. Hard to believe it left the factory like this. Playing really well now, just hit 702mil. I've been doing some mods to it:

-Ulek lane protectors
-Cpr upper left protector and right orbit protector
-Purple trough light
-purple backboard light
-green speaker lights
-side mirrrors from cointaker
-ecto car on right ramp.

I traded the game for my wozrr and couldn't be happier, it's really a fun game. I swear the gap between the flippers iswider than normal. My scoleri targets don't go down well on a direct hit so I aim for the sides. Shaker is really well integrated.

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The flipper gap IS bigger than standard.

Well, there ya go. Tough game, feels like I’m fighting it the entire time, but shots are very satisfying. Shaker going off during the start of storage facility mb is very cool.

It lights up briefly with the ecto siren sound. If you don't look for it you might miss it I guess you wouldn't want it to go on all the time.

any word on final code? wtf?

I have 3 mods on my Pro:

Walking Staypuft (should have been in the game from the factory)
https://mezelmods.com/collections/ghostbusters-pinball-mods/products/ghostbusters-pinball-walking-stay-puft

Symetrically Stacked Books (the mount needs to be beefier, they get hit and bend over to the right)
https://modfatherpinball.com/collections/ghost-busters/products/ghostbusters-books-mod

Pinstadium lighting with GI plugin & UV Glow Flashers (you will want them on ALL your games)
https://pinstadium.com/

There's always my 2 mods.

target base replacements to stop the airballs off the multiplier targets

https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace?q=swinksgb&sort=newest

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I'm with you. First it was after SW was at 1.0, now it's some time this summer. If it is in fact happening in the next 3 months I'm fine with that. I'm hoping that the wait is going to answer the two biggest gripes I hear. No simple (and low value) 2-ball for the newer players to get some thrills, and a better way to start modes if you miss the skill shot. I think a Slimer themed 2-ball MB would be really cool.

I feel like the "big points", "gear collection" , and "river of slime" should be worth more

Swinks target base replacement stopped my airballs and i no longer use the airball protector . Much cleaner look too.

based on your response you purchased the my original design which were the 4 degree target wedges and agreed they worked ok and had a few ways to assemble so results for people varied.

The new metal brackets now tilt the bracket 5 degrees forward from the vertical but also raise the target up 2mm which has the ball hitting the target under the rivet which improves the ball control.

Not to slam the airball protectors, but they are trying to tame the problem and not solve the problem.

I installed the new metal brackets from Swinks about a month ago. Still getting some massive air balls
Most noteable an air ball off the left stand up that sent the ball into the bottom apron and down the drain.

I'm wondering if it's a combination of bracket pitch AND face angle towards the flippers that's causing these airballs. I've honestly never seen anything like it.

Not by my machine ATM but is it possible to adjust flipper strength too? Those of you with the new bracket and no airballs, have you done this?