I cannot see Stern making and adjustments to help with this issue. We put Cliffys in the shooter lanes of all games before we plunge a ball.

I had it at the default but I've turned it lower now. I figured the default setting should be fine but I guess it's not.

Yep I did the same to mine when I heard other help were experiencing this issue. I've got some chipping on mine as well but it is hard to notice, so I just focus on playing

Can you send me the link to the protector? June 4th build on mine too. Obviously you saw my shooter lane above.

You can email Cliffy direct.

[email protected]

Great guy, awesome to deal with, I highly recommend him and his products.

mine came from factory aligned like your red line. But as i just read, Keith designed the game with a littlebit droopier flippers.
I just can assume he means something like the green line.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/welcome-to-the-jurassic-park-le-club/page/96#post-5516106

the thing is, those small adjustments can have a big impact on gameplay you wouldn't guess... just like swapping out original stern hard post rubbers (= super fast drains), or waxing a new game.

Just read 2 posts below the post you linked.
Keith clearly confirms:
Middle of the flipper to the middle of alignement hole.
The top flipper: top of the flipper to the alignement hole.

I think thats pretty clear.

Yep those little variations can make a huge difference in how it plays, which is why no 2 games are the same. I find the real skill is to be able to adjust your timing when playing someone else's machine or one on site that you have at home ... me well, I'm not that skilled so I typically play terribly

I'm joining the club shortly (waiting for a premium) and would like to upgrade the speakers. What would you audio freaks recommend? I want something easy to install (haven't got a 3D printer to make custom spacers) and without too many settings or trade offs. Just better sound. Greatful for suggestions!

Folks, I have removed several mods from my JP Pro and would like to offer them for sale here as a lot. I will post pics later after work.

Mezel Mods Raptor pen:
https://mezelmods.com/products/jurassic-park-pinball-raptor-pen

Palm Trees (as seen here, but way more than 4):
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1017-modfather-pinball-mods/03672-jurassic-park-playfield-coconut-palm-trees-set-of-4

Lermods spinning blades:
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1016-lermods/02934-jurassic-park-pro-spinning-helicopter-blades

Raptor with flasher dome very similar to the one you see listed for sale here on pinside.

Pteradon with mounting bracket

Smaller dino. Looks like a rex but has spines. The pic will explain later.

These mods add up to around $170 when purchased separately. I'd like to sell for $100 and receive an original JP Pro Raptor plastic in the deal, as well. Mine was cut off when the previous owner added the Raptor figure, instead of being unscrewed from the bracket below.

I will make and end an ad and pay the pinside fee, once a deal is made. Thanks for reading.

RC

for the cliffy thing, just watch reinstall of those fin shank bolts. i stripped one.

Member Audiofreak had a few posts about speaker upgrades a couple of pages back (sorry, at work and don’t have time to look up specific post)

Pinwolfer is your best option. By far the best sounding kit out there for these games. Not cheap though.

I have a JP Premium on order, supposed to be in on the first week of August! This will be my first real pinball (bought a judge dredd too, hopefully it gets delivered tomorrow). Purchased a cliffy set, mainly for the shooter lane, and if I have play field issues, i'll deal with it. Its like anything else mass manufactured, cars etc. Very rarely is anything ever "perfect" in this world, but what makes or breaks a deal for me is if the manufacturer stands behind their product, and or enough aftermarket support to fix the issue.

If they don't, at least I have the Iron trick to try. Either way i'm extremely excited for my first machine at home, introduce my friends and family to the hobby, and try to make some new friends along the way! Needless to say i'm excited! I'll post play field pics once i get my machine!

Other than a cliffy set, and code upgrade, anything else recommended for a JP Premium?

On those fin shank bolts, how did you end up stripping them? Just curious, i'll have to tackle this myself shorlty.

Sorry if this a repeat question. Just curious if anyone knows where to get replacement decals for the jp premium cabinet. Unfortunately got a Decent sized scratch the other day. Thanks.

You can have any distributor order them for you.

I have been asked to share my JP apron cards in this thread. Hopefully someone can use them. Here you go:
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Shaker Motor is a must.

Enjoy, and welcome to the club!

If anyone is looking to get the amber mosquito shooter rod, I would recommend doing it quickly. They apparently can't keep them in stock anywhere, and modfather is taking orders to do a run.

At just 99 bucks, I don't think there is a better mod for the price.

https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1017-modfather-pinball-mods/02861-jurassic-park-amber-with-mosquito-shooter

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How do these compare to the official stern rods? Just curious.

Stern hard post rubbers = super fast drains. Would switching out the rubbers on this playfield let me sleep better at night after an evening of high blood pressure caused by super fast drains? Any suggestions/links on the brand? The out lanes in this game are making it hard for me to continue calling myself a Christian after some of the things coming out of my mouth.

Embrace the Death Save.
Come to the dark side. You'll sleep like a baby.
#TeamDeathSave

Having issues with powered external subwoofer.
Polk PSW10. Had it shared with my Star Trek Prem and Iron Maiden no issues. sub would buzz if only 1 pin was on otherwise fine.
Sold Star Trek and hooked up my JP Pro.
JP speakers buzz sub and IMDN are quiet.

Any ideas. maybe ground loop?

I wont deathsave on my games.....Usually.
Pins at the bar are fair game if it doesn't tilt.

Last i heard stern ones got an inferior insect inside of it. Modfathers are not lighted u but got a great mosquito in it. But I'm working on getting mine lighted up too. Will need some work.
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nope, you missunderstood. the factory ones are the "good" ones, because they are less bouncy resulting in slower balls.

i feel like my flippers are getting weak, since my post passes are getting harder and micro flips easier. I changed the coil stops some months ago. Is there a possibilty that my additional LEDs are draining too much power? or is this a different power source? because i have alot of LEDs solderd to the GI etc... funny that i now can nearly hit every shot... never had such good games!

The consensus here seems to be Superbands for the post rubbers and whatever your preferred flipper rubber-I like perfect play for my flippers.

I can live with these updated terms. I retract my thumbs down.

So I was opening the coin door tonight, and one of my keys broke off in the lock. Luckily my wife was able to pry out the broken half with her nails and it came with a spare key. Wondering how easy it is to get a replacement. Funny enough I’ll be driving by the Stern office on a road trip to Wisconsin tomorrow. Maybe I should just walk in the lobby and request another key LOL.

My coin door locking mechanism seems to be the root cause. It takes a fair amount of force these days to turn the key. Wonder if there is an adjustment I can make to loosen it up.

I recently switched over to these keyless ones.
a spare key should be easy to get.
https://www.pinballlife.com/keyless-coin-door-lock.html

Definitely worth it for $4. I like the keyed locks but at home there is no need.

The keyless ones are nice if you don't have kids. For a replacement, there is a number on the lock which corresponds to the correct key. You could contact a parts supplier to see if they could sell you the keys for that lock number. Honestly, would be easier to just replace that lock with a new one. Super easy to do.

For adjustments (you'll need it with the keyless ones too). You can adjust the tension of the lock by bending the locking arm in or out. In to make it tighter and out to make it looser.

Damn TREX roadblocked me yet again last night. This happens 100% of the time I make it to Museum Mayhem. So frustrating as it blocks me from progressing through the game and to possibly get to Escape Nebular. I know I can play that wizard mode with the flipper code but I want to play it the first time by earning it. Other TREX modes I can get past with the head not allowing me to catch the ball as the mode will time out but not this one.

Sometimes the head goes down on the left, sometimes the right and sometimes in the middle to where it is supposed to go. All the game adjustments make no difference.

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Dam dude 2.9 billy?? THAT is a friggin score

So... anyone willing to take some detailed photos of their Stern topper for me (and everyone else)
Looking for a project and want to see what nodeboard is tossed in there

I would install an on/on switch to the speaker wires at the split in order to switch back and forth.

Wow, amazing score! Bummer to have such a great game blocked by the T-Rex. Hope they get it straightened out for you.

Our new Airbrush kit for the Premium. Include the Prototyp from our speaker Panel with lighting.

The lighting we have to chance. But we happy with the End result.

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Can some share a photo from a side angle (hard to tell from directly above) showing where the hole is lined up with the bat.

Obviously someone who has not adjusted it from factory setting.

Thanks!

Ok thank you I'll keep that in mind.

If your trex is not centering make sure this set screw is tight. This is how it knows where center is and if it’s loose it will be inconsistent

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That looks badass if you ask me!

I think putting in some 5.25" speaker plates and lighting up the bigger holes would make things look much better on the speaker light side of things.

Yes, i have only this lighting kit at home.
We make a own, for this Panel.

I hope in the Next weeks is finished.

85vett
Already checked this? Might be your problem.

Im losing it. Can you mark the screw in the photo, please?

I think the set screw is hard to see in the picture, but I believe you can see the red circle I drew in (near the center of the picture)

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I really would like to find a Stern Mosquito shooter rod that has the lights. Does anyone have one for sale, or know where I can still get one?