I haven't upgraded my speaker package, but I think adding a shaker to the Premium I have is such a game changer for me, makes the game really come to life and give it a more complete, solid feeling.

That is the area of the shaker install (but you knew that), so I would check for any loose screws/bolts, and ensure that the shaker is tightly secured, and it's wires are clear of interfering with the shaker's movement.

For the Scoleri springs, instead of replacing with the Pinball life ones, you can easily stretch out your current springs by 10 rungs and connect at that point. Now mine drop much easier without brick shots that hit them head on.

Up in post #2673 (https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ghostbusters-club-we-got-one/page/54#post-3694450), I noticed the inserts are different colors, not the original white flashers. Cool look!

I was wondering this same exact question. I saw the empty hex post on mine the other day, and thought "am I missing something?" or "is this left empty for a future mod or something?"

I'm curious to see the mylar in question as well. I checked my machine, NIB purchase of mine, and for the life of me, I can't see any mylar on the PF in the location. I'm assuming that Stern didn't include on my earlier release (Oct '16), and applied the mylar on later releases?

Not I, I've never noticed an issue with that particular switch not registering.

The only 'issue' regarding a switch registering is when the ball goes up the Subway ramp, sometimes the switch doesn't register during WBTDO, Jackpot, SF, etc. I bent the metal arm of that particular switch to stick out more into the ramp lane, and it seems to have improved, but there are times it doesn't register. I've tested it in the service menu...100% register, I've taken the glass off and passed the ball through 10 times, and it registers 100%, but during gameplay it sometimes doesn't register, so I'm wondering if it is a bug vs being a physical issue.

Has anyone noticed the Subway Ramp registering 'issue' I described in post #2969 above?

I would love for some type of visual cue for when the flippers reverse, on top of the sound notification. Perhaps make use of the red flashers in the outlanes that were intended for the proton beams. Like, light them both up when flippers are reversed, and off when 'normal'.

I went the Purple LED Flipper Button route myself for my Premium. I think it adds a nice touch, and fits the art package and ZY Stern Art blades/inner decals.

I would love if the new code would integrate the two red outlane inserts to be indicators used during MHMB to indicate flippers being reversed or not.

I used this from Pinball Life: https://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=359

Metal Hex Spacers 1/4" - 2-1/4" Long (Female/Female)
Choose a Length : 1-5/8"

I was gifted one of those cool Hallmark Ecto-1's, now I'm just waiting on you creatives to figure out how/where to mount it, and how you're going to connect it for the lighting.

I'm all ears

My recent adventures with "9 NODE NOT FOUND"...
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ghostbusters-premium-9-node-not-found-was-the-beginning#post-6109080

Finally broke down…little do the wife and kids know they are gifting me a ColorDMD LCD at Christmas for my GB! THANK YOU SANTA!

But man, did these prices jump since they were first released for GB, or is my memory a little discombobulated…

Maybe people are starting to realize how packed this is for a Stern, has some “neat” features, is a popular theme that actually has a lot of assets from the IP, and is pretty close to being one of the last complete packages from Stern.

*Notes from a biased owner

Dip switches?

When my Node 9 went out, I remember I had to ensure the dips were configured for this specific board number.

I hope it’s as easy as this.

Can't wait to install the CDMD after it's gifted to me at Christmas. A CDMD has got to be one of the top 1 mods for this game.

Is the custom audio code version fully compatible with the colored animations?

Such a polarizing pin for the pinball crowd. Another happy original owner since 2016. Finally adding a CDMD after Christmas. Going to be a hard inner conversation to think about ever parting with it. I have noticed a huge increase in the continued mod development for this game, and I’m not mad at it, but I am trying to scrounge for more change in my couch cushions.

Is there any good estimate on just how many GB Pro, Prem, and LEs Stern ended up cranking out?

Finally took the plunge and upgraded to a LCD Color DMD. After the air ball protector for the left ramp, a CDMD should be considered the #2 mod for this game. Such a huge difference, such an upgrade. I feel like I’ve been missing so much of the animations with the monochrome red. My one major gripe with this game was the DMD, the last of its kind. It’s like a new game again!

Days later, still in awe having a ColorDMD installed on this machine. I always thought the dot animations were top notch, and now in color, hot damn!

I initially had my cDMD LCD set on scan and I dug it. After reading some comments in here, switched over to DotXL. Still kind of undecided on which to settle on, but nice knowing I have options, and either is a major upgrade over default red!

Moving Slimer
Magna slings
Subway
Right ramp (with shorter post installed)
Storage facility lock

Those are the reasons for the Premium. I’ve played a Pro and it seems a bit faster, but I felt it was watered down compared to the Premium. The Ecto goggles are cool to look at for the same few images displayed, but it’s not a major factoring difference and is way underutilized.

I’m a Prem owner, so I may be a little biased. So there is that.

The ramps on the Prem can feel like butter as you start ripping loops. Since I’ve installed the lower hex post on the right ramp, I’ve been able to hit it 3-5 times consecutively in a row, building up that PKE, and especially nice when I lit it as a skill shot!

Don’t discount the magna slings and their novelty. The randomness they add completely adds to the fun factor. I could do without some of the other Prem vs Pro differences, but the slings are the #1 reason to upgrade. Every once in a while they’ll bust your ass with a SDTM drop, but the tricks and flips add to the theme integration. They’re what makes busting ghosts feel good!

If I could triple bold and highlight the “eventually” I would. Getting my Prem NIB in 2016, we waited some years to get that last code drop and the fun factor exponentially multiplied! If only Stern had Dwight code all his games 3 years ahead of a game’s release, when we buy games with him on board, we wouldn’t spend years hounding for updates.

Add to your list of reasons:
Ernie Hudson
DMD animations

I have that same Hallmark Ecto-1, and my interest is piqued on how you successful tinkerers install it to light up. Please do keep us updated.

ColorDMD may be the BEST “mod” for this game…other than any solution implemented for the airballs next to the left ramp Really brings all the dot animations to life. Blew my mind seeing that they are a lot more detailed in color vs the default red.

Garagecade dust cover found on Amazon. I hate to cover up the playable kinetic art piece, but it is a garage with the local farmland dust swirling around.

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I had fun with a magnasling magnet once......

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ghostbusters-premium-9-node-not-found-was-the-beginning#post-6079658

If I remember, it was fairly easy to replace, no special tools were needed.

In my situation, I’m not sure which occurred first, a board issue causing the magnet to lock on, or the magnet locking on causing the board to fry and die. Since replacing the board and magnet, no issues and playing has been flawless.

I went for the CDMD replacement (SKU: GB-SPIKE-SHIELD). I like having the options to play with, having different modes to choose from.

Adding color to the GB animations really livens this machine up. Some of the best for animations out there, makes some of these newer LCD screen “animations” look dated.

Was this on a Premium? Did one of the magna sling magnets lock on?