Quoted from Galvez1978:

Wax i bought "Blitz Wax" but i don't know what it's "Napha" Can you send a link please, do not find anything about it.
About the balls i bought ultra shiny balls, i don't know were i read these are the best, and you must change the originals for these balls, it's correct or i'm wrong?
Thank you so much.

Quoted from chubtoad13:

I just received my side armor in the mail and was surprised the red behind the TRex is a mirrored finish. It doesn’t look better or worse imo, but I thought I would post pics here as it wasn’t what I was expecting. From a straight on picture it looks flat red.
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Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

I am considering doing this to take mine upstairs (just to lighten things some). Was wondering what all is involved to remove the backbox?

Quoted from JMCFAN:

While I wait for my Prem.... side blades? Sterns....or one of the other options?

Quoted from JMCFAN:

Which ones are you looking at? I have a set of the Stern ones on order with my game....but can cancel....

Quoted from JMCFAN:

Dallas...
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-jurassic-park-premium-34

Quoted from JMCFAN:

Nice...the "sunset" ones are cool too... I didn't look....how much is shipping?

Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

Just got notice from my distributor that JP Premiums are hitting his dock today. Paid my balance, and the pin (along with topper and shaker) should be on it's way to me later today.
I'm giddy!

Quoted from dimthedaylights:

Found where the screw was from: used the manual. Under T. rex jaw

Quoted from weaverj:

a lot cheaper...

Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

As some of you may know, I created a couple of Barbasol can mods for the DE Jurassic Park. Around the same time, a couple of versions were being developed for the new Stern JP. One was interactive with exposed vials by flashinstinct and another was a flasher cover by Mezel (I developed and sold both styles for DE JP). Unfortunately, I know that @flashistinct had a limited run and is no longer producing his version. As a new owner of the Stern Jurassic Park, I wanted to work this element into the game somehow. As a courtesy to flashinstinct , before I started down this path I first communicated with him to see if he was okay with me designing a mod that was similar to his, and he gave me the thumbs up.
While I've been thinking about the mod for a couple of weeks now, I finally started modelling today. I wanted to do something smaller in scale so that it wasn't visually overpowering, yet still representative of the Barbasol can in the movie, and proportional to the real can. My idea ended up being to replace the Control Room dome flasher with the Barbasol can while maintaining the OEM flasher to illuminate its exposed vials.
I just finished 3D printing prototype alpha (i.e. my very first trial print of my first design), so I wanted to share it with everyone. This version is not the final, but just a proof of concept.
Based upon this trial, here are the updates I'm going to make to the model:
- Increase size so that diameter is the same as the hole in the plastic
- Add some additional height at the based so that the threads are visible and not completely hidden under the plastic
- This will make the overall model 1cm taller than what is pictured
- Add tab to base so that it will be mounted to the same screw as the current dome is
- Print the vials in a semi-translucent chartreuse color (filament is on order) so that they actually have the appearance of illuminating and will be close to the color of the liquid in the movie
- Can abnormalities will be fixed
- Barbasol label will be applied
- I may (or may not) experiment with doing something with the inside of the base to make it less illuminated - man that flasher is bright
I'll be making myself one of these mods regardless, but before moving forward too much I wanted to gauge interest from the JP ownership group. I know some of you already have the flashinstinct original and some have purchased the Mezel version too, so this mod wouldn't be for you. However, with the recent new wave of JP owners I thought their might be a market for a Barbasol can with exposed vials. My estimated selling price will be around $45 including US shipping (international shipping will be on a per quote basis). My target date to have the mod finalized and ready to show/sell is within the next couple of weeks. I'm not taking pre-orders or requiring any payments at this time, but please let me know if you might be interested. When the time comes, I will offer these "on demand", so there will be no limits set on the quantities I will be selling.
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Quoted from JMCFAN:

Have a deposit on next run of Prems.....early Feb....

Quoted from Limdul:

Hello, new JP owner and overall pinball newbie here. I'm about 300 games in and my one of my supply drop decals fell off onto the playfield. I tried to remove it by hand, but it's fairly stuck. Any suggestions to remove it without ruining the playfield?
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Quoted from JMCFAN:

Where did you order with that quick of delivery...?? told sold until next run in Feb...

Quoted from JMCFAN:

my Prem has been on order since late Sept.....with a reputable dealer hmmm,,,,

Quoted from rapidflipper:

My game arrived yesterday, and I am working to install the cliffy protectors before playing. I’m stumped by both the ball eject protector and removal of the post. I’m not able to remove the screws which appear to go through the ball eject protector. And for the flipper post, the nut is blocked by the third flipper. Any advice or feedback on how to install these?[quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from embryon:

Can you provide some photos as I'm considering buying a set. Also is the graphics painted on or etched or a decal of sorts. Thanks

Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

Here is the best price delivered I could find on the Amber Collection Dilophosaurus. Be sure to pick the correct shipping when ordering since "Media Mail" is the default, but you cannot ship via this method per their bold type instructions (you must pick Priority Mail or greater). For me, total shipped with sales tax (which they shouldn't actually have charged) ended up being $46.08.
https://collectorcave.shop/products/jurassic-park-amber-collection-dilophosaurus-6-inch-scale-action-figure
BTW: Not sure why, but looks like Mattel stuck the East Dock sign in a pile of dinosaur droppings.
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Quoted from jacksparrow0112:

First time pin owner here. I picked up a lightly used JP pro last April and my family and I have spent quarantine playing it a ton. I believe it had around 500 plays when I bought it second hand for $5,000, and it now has 4,500 lifetime plays.
Anyway, we are planning to move from Indiana to Colorado this summer and I am curious what the best way to move a pin would be. Any advice from those who have moved their pins would be great. Would I be better off selling my JP pro prior to the move, and then purchasing another used one out in Colorado? Curious to find out the best way to end up with this amazing game at our new home out west.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Kevin

Quoted from JMCFAN:

Where you see that..?

Quoted from Syco54645:

Did stern ever get the playfield issues figured out. Wife wants me to order a premium from the next run.

Quoted from adam12hicks:

Wanted to share my powder coated hardware I just got back. Was shooting for a dino skin look and I’m super pleased with how it came out
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Quoted from ccbiggsoo7:

they are still making guardians?

Quoted from Averhoeven:

I give up. I've been trying to install the Cliff protectors for a while now. The left shooter protector has me stumped. I know you have to tap out the screws from the underside, but the top one can't come all the way out because of the guide rail. I can't, for the life of me, figure out how to loosen or shift that guard rail enough for me to lift that screw out (and eventually get it back in).
Also, noticed this when putting on my Tower ramp. Any thoughts on what to do about this?
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Quoted from Averhoeven:

Is there any way to loosen up that rail? I'm putting ALOT of pressure on it and it won't even bend at all. I'm not a small or weak guy either. It's there a way to lift it some? Get that little peg that's a bit further back out some? Anything to add some mobility?
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Quoted from Averhoeven:

And now I feel like a moron. I decided to remove the post that is in the outlane to make sure I had as much room as possible. And then realized that the screw that has a nut on it down below holds the guide and not the post. I kept looking for something next to that screw since I thought it was holding the post in, but the post screws directly into the playfield. Great.... and I damaged my playfield because of it.

Quoted from Hayfarmer:

I thought maybe so, but dont see them. Sure is pretty,,,

Quoted from Hayfarmer:

Well, I guess we both don't know what we are looking at. Very nice home made lighting he did.

Quoted from chickenscratch:

Ah shit I realized what it is now, wasn’t a left/right adj issue but needed to bring the rod up a good cm; all good now

Quoted from chickenscratch:

Well that would have been smart had I known that trick! Would be sweet if we had a post that was “here’s a compilation of every bit of smart knowledge and tricks we’ve learned after decades of pinball” but at that point could probably just publish a book.

Quoted from chickenscratch:

Got the amber shooter rod in today. Doesn’t come with any new screws and the og screws that came with the pin very much do not align on threads, or they didn’t thread all the way down, or both.
Chewed right through the threads on one hole and here’s a side by side of how far they naturally screw down till:
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They don’t come close to getting tight, another 1/8+ to go.

Quoted from JMCFAN:

$3000?? Diff in LE and Prem is usually about $1200.....

Quoted from chickenscratch:

They’ve already been tapped though, can you re-tap existing threads? Would seem odd. Anywho I just added an extra washer to close the gap. Now back to the damn shooter lane wobble-fail with Stern; was hoping I’d get lucky with new rod, of course not. 0 washers, 1 washer, 2 washer under left of shooter lane ramp, doesn’t matter. Both manual and auto plunge has ball ricochete off both sides of lane, even when it succeeds. There seems to be a deeper production issue here. I’ve aligned plunger and bent forks into place so many times; I swear both are on the money now. I’m not even so sure the wood grove align with metal grove… going to pull this pic into photoshop tomorrow and see.

Quoted from JMCFAN:

Mando Prem $7800 LE $9200

Quoted from stubborngamer:

Nothing stops you from using an old code though. Yes the process of actually trying to keep the code up to date is probably a huge headache, even if it's possible it's up to him if he wants to do it. You can also always switch back and forth, try the new stuff, if you are interested, but still have the not insider enabled version with movie clips at the ready.

Quoted from Markharris2000:

Take a look at Home Depot triple tap, Model #62532
$15

Quoted from scootss:

You had me at Klein. Thanks.

Quoted from DakotaMike:

Yes, you need a deepwell socket set. There are some nice ones for not too much money. I use this 1/4 drive set from Dewalt all the time for pinball stuff.
amazon.com link »

Quoted from ScottyC:

Jurassic Park Double Deluxe Mode Aware speaker lights (type12 and type13 combo)
Well after having what seemed to be a very intimate relationship learning FASTLED (really just scratching the surface), I finally have finshed mode aware speaker lights for Jurassic Park. I wanted something other than just color changes on this one so ended up creating different effects for most modes (some are repetitive, as there's just so many modes in JP, lol) As always still tweaking colors and effects to my liking, but this is what I have at the moment. Just wanted to share
Details on the mod from inception: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/bksor-flaming-speaker-mod-diy/
Here's the arduino code: https://pastebin.com/raw/rvLKsB16
Some Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/rFVkcC76RVK2omBk7
And a couple vids, cause who doesn't love a video (Sample of the modes in JP, Man its hard to video LEDs to capture their true colors, but it is what it is)
And my favorite mode: Invalid Frenzy

Quoted from JMCFAN:

How hard was it? Mine will not straighten up at all... need to get with Stern for a replacement...

Quoted from JMCFAN:

I am guessing you mean Lior... is this really happening..?? I hope so.... have signs and Trex....

Quoted from John_I:

Looks good. What is the name of the color(s)?

Quoted from WizardsCastle:

Anyone take delivery of a premium lately and notice if Stern is now putting washer in some of the problem spots where the ball guides were digging into the pf?
Curious to know if they made that change as I have a friend looking to buy one.
Thanks!

Quoted from Flash71:

Get rid of the arcade games. Priorities!

Quoted from purbeast:

I was looking at Amazon earlier today.
Did you get the Klein square looking one?
That one seemed to have really high ratings.
Just searching this forum and google though people are saying the apps are just as accurate as the levels.
Also if you had a 7 degree between the flippers, is it also 7 degrees up above or was it different? Or did you not even check it and just care about that area as the basis?

Quoted from acedanger:

Anyone have any experience w/ these https://cointaker.com/products/pinball-shooter-lane-protector I followed instructions; but it doesn't lay flush & switch doesn't get activated & balls get jammed?? I might just toss it & get a small piece of mylar.

Quoted from acedanger:

Bend it out towards me by a very small amount? Thanks.

Quoted from Jarbyjibbo:

Look at the switch under the PF closely, press the actuator down until hear it click, and it will make sense how it works. You bend the bar up slightly so that the ball pushes it far enough to clear the white switch contact point. To far up and the ball will hang up on it.

Quoted from JMCFAN:

https://www.pinballlife.com/blitz-carnauba-paste-wax-12-ounce-jar.html
$35....holy crap

Quoted from purbeast:

Anyone have any pics of LED speaker kits they put on their JP Pro?
I'm somewhat interested in them but there seem to be a lot of different ones out there and curious to see what the different ones look like. I kind of like the look of the LED circles versus the ones that have the full rectangular panel lit up. But I kind of want to see different ones to get more of a comparison on this machine.
I almost got the ones from pinball life but then saw there were so many so don't want to rush into it.

Quoted from chuckwurt:

No red spring needed on the one I have. Aftermarket shooter rod too. No issues.

Quoted from purbeast:

Okay since modding pins is addicting and I've done pretty much everything to mine I want to, I am thinking of getting some side art blades for mine.
Right now my favorite I've seen are the Tilt Graphics ones.
https://www.tiltgraphicsinc.com/product-page/jurassic-park-stern-gameblades
But I am also open to other options and am just curious if those of you who have some and have pictures of them installed, if you could post some pics in here so I can do some comparisons.
Thanks,.

Quoted from timlah79:

Well, whoever CashMoney's league's friend is just made it so no one ever gets shared to again. I hope whoever that is sleeps well at night knowing that his actions puts the creator of any mod in jeopardy. Unbelievable.

Quoted from MrMikeman:

De-solder the red/black wires from the old speaker. Solder onto new speaker. Red on +. Yes you will need a soldering iron but for just this I'd get a cheapo. Don't use a cheapo iron on boards though.

Quoted from Lucxor:

Hello everyone i decided to upload my Adaptermodel For the Jada Toy Car so everyone with a 3D printer can print it themself.
It is now Aviable to Buy as a 3D Printing model online for 40 Dollars wich i get 70% of it. (no Tax)
If you are Intrested and want to support me here is the Link :
https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/hobby-diy/mechanical-parts/adapter-for-toycar-for-stern-pinball-jurassic-park
Please mind the License:
Royalty Free License ( Cf Cgtrader Terms and conditions ) Reselling Any parts, modified parts, baked Geometry or texture, or any sources file is not allowed
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Quoted from JMCFAN:

And He his not asking for $$ to be fair....

Quoted from Had:

Yes please that would be great.

Quoted from PinPickle:

Get the theme you prefer most.
Both pins are incredible.

Quoted from Markharris2000:

Yes, eBay has alternatives for $100 shipped from Ft.Collins Colorado I think. I installed in mine… very nice quality!!
ebay.com link: itm

Quoted from kempsuk:

Hi All
New to this forum. I'm sure this has been asked (100 times, so be gentle ), but looking to swap out the Jeep on my JP for the JADA 1:32 proper Jeep. Any hints and tips on how to do this??
Thanks in advance.
Regards Darren

Quoted from kempsuk:

Thank you so much... great instructions!! I did buy the 1:32 size (which looks to be the same size), but you mentioned the 1:43 in your instructions. Is there much difference in size??
Thanks again.

Thank you. This is a search type thing right, if so, I didnt know it was a thing. Thank you for this also.

Quoted from Ballderdash:

I hit a fun quad combo tonight (although no associated bonus or callout). Right helix ramp, left guard tower 180, right helipad 180, left T-rex ramp.
Btw, is the right flipper button supposed to allow a half press to actuate lower flipper independent of the upper flipper? Fully pressing makes them both flip. Or is something wrong with my machine?

Quoted from Manny65:

There's these magnetic aprons - both IC and non-IC versions https://www.wizardmod.com/jurassic-park-pinball-mods

Quoted from MrMikeman:

I’ve seen some decals for the apron center that describe the function(s) of the action button. I find that a smart use of the space.

Quoted from Jason_Jehosaphat:

Stern JP Shooter Rod: Too Big?
I do think the factory shooter for this game is dope, but I don't really like BIG shooter knobs. This one seems darned big. Is it in fact more comfortable than it looks?

Quoted from dirkdiggler:

The free play card is a little disturbing

Quoted from Wmsfan-GAP:

Cliff is incredibly backed up. He’s a one man show and the demands on him are really high. I ordered two sets (one of which was for JP full set), from order to finish it was just under 3 months. It is what it is. He’s the only one making them.

Quoted from John_C:

I also bought those M7 thrust bearings off Amazon that many in this thread have pointed to. They are most definitely NOT the right size for use in the machine. As Jason mentioned, the inner diameter of the M7 bearings is too big and there is too much slop when placed on the post. With the bearing not sitting centered on the post, your Jeep will not swing cleanly from side to side like it's supposed to.
I ended up taking out the M7 bearing and reinstalling the original bearing. I noticed an immediate improvement in the way the Jeep swings and then rests on the captive ball.

Quoted from NPO:

For the movie code - I have 2 cards ... one with standard code, and one with movie code. That way, I can switch back and forth without having to worry about what version I am running.

Quoted from Days:

can you explain how to do it?
it's just to put the movie code in another card , and then when i play i just switch cards?

Quoted from JMCFAN:

There are few posts on the leaning raptor... use a heat gun to soften it and adjust the posture... I have had to do mine 2 or 3 times.... hoping Lior comes up with a awesome raptore upgrade!!!

Quoted from Palmer:

I picked up JP premium in a trade. Was one where I met halfway in a parking lot. Game itself it working pretty well but I noticed when I started playing that the post that guards the upper flipper was crooked. I thought the post just needed to be tightened down but the flipper coil mount blocks it on the other side. Its like the post threads are too long. I didn't want to torque down any more than I was. I asked the previous owner but he said he never did anything to that post. Rubber sleeve was taken off before I took these photos.
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Quoted from JMCFAN:

Has anyone replaced the Raptor on a Prem or LE? Mine continues to lean and get stuck.. I have done the heat gun trick....and works for a while.... but goes right back....

Quoted from JMCFAN:

Thanks....don't have a printer...

Quoted from marspinball:

I might need this but can't find the post.

Quoted from VisitorQ:

I saw someone on Facebook having this exact same issue but I lost track of the post.
My Raptor figure keeps getting stuck. Usually it's the hands that get caught inside of the plastic when it is knocked down, I should really take some pictures. I have tried bending it different ways but it always seems to bend back to the incorrect position. Anyone else here have this issue and if so, what was the best way of correcting it?
Thx

Quoted from seenev:

I got so sick of my leaning raptor that I made this little nub to slide into the plastic and prop it up. Printed it with TPU for that rubber cushion, non abrasive texture.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5578276