Never had an issue with the scoop. Have you installed a cliffy or something like that? That would tighten up the shot. It's a tough shot but ball often falls in on my pro. Snake is always a bit tough to stick so that sounds normal to me. Only thing I would recommend is checking for anything loose.

Never had an issue with the scoop. Have you installed a cliffy or something like that? That would tighten up the shot. It's a tough shot but ball often falls in on my pro. Snake is always a bit tough to stick so that sounds normal to me. Only thing I would recommend is checking for anything loose.

Colordmd is a bit expensive but worth it imo. Red dmd just looks awful. External sub also highly recommended since music is a big part of the gameplay. Snake fangs, tongue decal, and sparky airball protector are also great and cheap.

I had the same problem with Sparky. Magnet works but Sparky did not shake. I forget exactly what I did but made adjustments where the metal plate was closer to the magnet. Worked fine since.

Are you magnet cores mushroomed? If so might want to replace them or grind them down. Sounds like it if wear around them.

A bottle of old No7, is a good mod.

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A nice topper just kidding.

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That’s funny. LMAO!

Forgot to mention I wouldn’t leave it there...if that broke and leaked in the game.....

This is the sub I and many people seem to use. I just connected some alligator clips and clipped to the existing sub connections so both subs are working. Some people solder, but alligator clips seem to work well.

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-PSW10-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B0002KVQBA/ref=sr_1_11

Yup, that's a good sub - although it frequently goes on sale for $99, so if you want to be patient, you can wait.

I like using the Pinnovators PINSub connection: https://pinnovators.myshopify.com/collections/metallica/products/pinsub-sam-stern-kit

Probably not strictly necessary, but it seems like a nice piece of kit.

I never understood why people wanted the PINsub. Its probably a little cleaner looking maybe, but you are just grabbing the same exact signal, just from a different place. To each their own I guess. The Polk sub on its own its always my first upgrade (and you can have 2 pins share 1 sub).

Yea, $35 bucks vs 2 alligator clips. No brainer for me. It is cleaner though.

I like the cleaner look. Maybe it's my OCD, but alligator clips look like a kludge.

Yeah, but every time I look at my alligator clips, I remember the awesome chicken parm sub I bought with the extra money

Dammit, now I want a chicken parm too but I cant afford it because of the PINsub!

Been in there for at least a year now. If it breaks I'll lick the playfield.
All my game have one. We ran out of booze one night, never again.

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It's plastic, but maybe I should rotate the stock this weekend.

I bet that stripper would like some Captain in her LOL! My poison of choice personally.

Found this a few weeks ago

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Thats sweet!! Are they for sale somewhere?

No, I called tilt topper and its a one off

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Didn't know when I bought it. I paid 300. But worth it to me

I would have paid 300 for sure! Nice find.

Looks great

shooter rod, sparky, and snake mod w/ramp pieces all done by spinny-vinny. (apparently he has moved on from pinball mods & not sure he sells stuff anymore)

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Great lookin!

I missed out on the full ramp snake MOD cover. Bummer.

Me too. And shooter

I thought the creeping death uv lighting,decals, and side art blades for $75.00 was a steal from pinball refinery. I don't understand why everyone doesn't do it for that price?

I thought the creeping death uv lighting,decals, and side art blades for $75.00 was a steal from pinball refinery. I don't understand why everyone doesn't do it for

As a package for that price?

two long, obstructive, rods constantly in your vision and even more distracting when activated. they just don't look good IMO

The one I bought had then already installed but they don't feel obstructive at all... and how is it distracting? All it does in mine is make it look like the lightning is flashing at times.

...........Not distracting at all,,,,, the Creeping Death Lighting adds an amazing Light show, and adds so much more to the game

when they are not turned on they just don't look like they belong under the glass to me. to each their own tho.. I can see how the flashing lights are attractive. just not for me

I've done it. I have finally done it. I blew this thing up (for me). Finally got to the end of the line. What an amazing game.

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Wow! Congratulations! I hope to someday,probably sell it when I do. Any pointers?

All the pieces add up to that, they are not obstructing anything? If anything they add another layer of depth to the playfield. Makes it look more interesting than other games for players to push the start button.

Man, stay alive. Lol. I kept starting multiballs to supplement me getting the shots I needed to keep starting crank it up modes. This was all on factory settings, but I was surprised how many extra balls it awarded me. I must have gotten 5 during this game.

But yeah, points aren't in multiballs. They're always from crank it up, which I did terribly. I also shit the bed when I got to the end of the line, but I'm still happy.

I've gotten EOL a handful of times. The toughest pointer is get out of Crank it Up modes as soon as possible. Hit the cross while ball save is on, and Sparky if you have time. Snake and captive ball are a little safer IMO. Collect all 4 and cash out. It's tough not to play them through once you earn them. 2nd pointer would be try not to stack multiballs, and never use one when CIU is lit. With the latest code and all the extra balls I feel like EOL is doable for anyone. Good luck!

Thanks yall. Ill get crackin.

I go for snake first since mine will shoot sdtm once in a while. The main important thing to get to EOTL is not starting Seek and Destroy. You want to get as many hurry ups completed without getting the last. If you do start the last hurry up, cradle the ball and time it out. Use mb's to earn your way to CIU. Avoid starting MB if you have a CIU mode lit or only need a few more shots. Best thing is to have a mb close to starting when you come out of a CIU mode.

I didn't mention not starting Seek and Destroy because I can never avoid it. Cradling once the hurry up starts is a good idea, it's difficult to avoid that captive ball, especially in a multiball.

I personally like getting seek and destroy. There are a lot of points to be had in that mode. It isn't like re lighting your shots is super hard as long as you keep the ball alive.

I was inspired to try getting to EOTL today based on the recent posts. Managed to get three CIUs (which has only happened a few times in the three years I've owned the machine). I had an extra ball waiting in the scoop and shot for it... The ball rattled around and then flew right back at the flippers, SDTM. Hurt my palm by smacking the machine in anger. I had all but one lane completely lit to help make it to the last CIU, and felt I had a real shot...

I've NEVER been able to reliably hit the scoop. Any pointers?

With a little practice, I have gotten pretty decent at putting it into the scoop with a lazy backhand (or at least that's what I call it). From a cradle on the right flipper, give it a quick tap so that it rolls back up the inline a little. Then with the flipper still up, let it roll back up the bat. Once it makes it about 2/3 of the way back up the flipper, give it another quick tap and it should have just enough oomph to lob into the scoop. The ball will have very little speed, so a miss is reasonably safe to get control back unless the right sling gets to it.

But of course, in the heat a game I usually forget this trick and just try to hit the scoop on the fly from the left flipper. After about 4 misses I end up eating the ball

Oooh, will have to try that - never thought about backhanding it!

I played another game to practice the backhand scoop shot... before I had a chance, Sparky started going crazy. Wtf? Look up and what do I see? His foot fell off.

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I've asked before but got no real replies so hoping to find an answer.

I think my game is a bit buggy and wonder if a code reinstall is required?

When trying to light inserts, a shot to the block or stand ups at the ramp will light the 3 corresponding snake inserts.

I have tested switches and from memory all works fine.

Video showing issue. Hope it's understandable.

Man, that seems like the switch matrix is needing a look at. Go to your test menu. I bet the switch that acts like the snake is hit is also in the same row or column as the snake itself. Start there.

Is there a protector for Sparky's feet? I've seen another game where this happened and I don't want it to happen to mine.

Yes, bought mine 2 yrs ago from mezel, I think