I would love it if there was a database that would include key things needed for doing a quick shopout. Whenever you acquire a new pin, you would simply look up your game, and have instant access to information such as the number and types of coils needed, sleeves, rubbers etc ... I know this information is available in the manual, but it would be great if you could look it up super quick in one convenient database. Would anyone else find this helpful?
This is useful
http://www.moll.no/pinball/parts/index.php
Oyvind Moll took all the parts lists for WPC games off IPDB and put them in a searchable database.
Why would you buy a bunch of coils to shop out a game? The ones in there should be fine!
New sleeves, sure.
Do wildcard searches.
For example, 03-706 returns all coil sleeves. The parts list calls them 'coil tubing'
24- should return all bulbs
Or, just search on 'post', etc.
Quoted from johnwartjr:Why would you buy a bunch of coils to shop out a game? The ones in there should be fine.
It was more so that you could quickly check to make sure that the correct ones were installed. Thanks for the link! I'll check it out when I get home. 
Like we were talking aboot a long time ago, a database of lots of things like this would be great.
A machine's page could have a link that takes you to a technical area...for lack of a better term. These areas you're mentioning could be tabs. 1 tab could be for quick shopout. Another tab what to look for when buying. Another tab for shop out tips/problem areas etc etc.
I'm wondering if this sort of info couldn't be added to the IPDB? Of course, I'm not really sure how that thing gets updated (or who chooses to). I've tried to upload better copies of images/manuals, and it seems to be locked down.
Besides coil sizes, I would also like for every pinball machine:
* Bulbs used (and how many of each)
* Rubbers (sizes, quantities). I usually order kits from online stores or ebay, but they aren't always right, and I know they're charging a premium for assembling a kit
* Correct fuses (amp rating, quick/slow blow), quantities, where it's used, where you can find it on the machine
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