Stern Godzilla Official Owners Club King Elwin

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-godzilla-official-owners-club/page/271#post-7070500

Quoted from brian36chambers:
Hi All, I am new to pinball ownership and I am expecting a Godzilla premium sometime this month. I have been reading a ton on this forum but with so much info it is hard to get a feel for what things I should do to my machine. Can you recommend the best things I should do to modify this machine to get the best experience with it? I am looking to make this my own and love projects. Please add purchase links if available. Thanks for your help in advance.

Turn down the trough eject power
Put Mylar down in the shooter lane where the balls are ejected.
Put a silicone cabinet bumper on the mecha Godzilla turntable where the ball gets stuck.

Play on.

#15352 1 year ago

KPR

Sorokyl

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Huntsville, AL

1y 62,050 1,977 8

Quoted from brian36chambers:
Hi All, I am new to pinball ownership and I am expecting a Godzilla premium sometime this month. I have been reading a ton on this forum but with so much info it is hard to get a feel for what things I should do to my machine. Can you recommend the best things I should do to modify this machine to get the best experience with it? I am looking to make this my own and love projects. Please add purchase links if available. Thanks for your help in advance.

The common issues come up almost every page of this thread. You should read at least the last 10 pages or so. Just play the game for a while. If anything doesn't seem right, search this thread. For aesthetic mods, there's a separate thread. Look at the image gallery, the whole thing. See what speaks to you.

#15353 1 year ago

ROB

rob3

The Electric Playground

St. Louis, MO

12y 69,300 657 6

Quoted from brian36chambers:
Hi All, I am new to pinball ownership and I am expecting a Godzilla premium sometime this month. I have been reading a ton on this forum but with so much info it is hard to get a feel for what things I should do to my machine. Can you recommend the best things I should do to modify this machine to get the best experience with it? I am looking to make this my own and love projects. Please add purchase links if available. Thanks for your help in advance.

Just take your time. No need to figure it all out at once. Learn as you go and fix problems as they arise.

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#15354 1 year ago

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troon47

Pinside member

Vancouver, WA

6y 36,650 202 3 34

I've started getting a glitch with the building....when I lock a ball up there, a new ball isn't served up to launch. The machine goes through 2 or 3 ball searches before the building finally collapses the ball(s) that are up there and doesn't register them as locked...have to start over again. It happens with 1, 2 , or 3 balls up there probably 50% of the time. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

#15355 1 year ago

DOH

awesome1

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7y 105K 2,293 7

Quoted from troon47:
I've started getting a glitch with the building....when I lock a ball up there, a new ball isn't served up to launch. The machine goes through 2 or 3 ball searches before the building finally collapses the ball(s) that are up there and doesn't register them as locked...have to start over again. It happens with 1, 2 , or 3 balls up there probably 50% of the time. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

Take a look at my earlier post when I had simiar problem and it was the building VUK exit opto (#64). The receiver needed to be replaced.

#15356 1 year ago

PDK

Pugster

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Kelowna, BC

4y 49,850 580

Quoted from brian36chambers:
Hi All, I am new to pinball ownership and I am expecting a Godzilla premium sometime this month. I have been reading a ton on this forum but with so much info it is hard to get a feel for what things I should do to my machine. Can you recommend the best things I should do to modify this machine to get the best experience with it? I am looking to make this my own and love projects. Please add purchase links if available. Thanks for your help in advance.

#1 when you set up make sure your game is perfectly level. Read posts on this thread for how to do it right. Makes a massive difference in gameplay.

If you’re looking for mods, tons of support and suggestions here and on the mod thread. Personally I think getting rid of the stock crap speakers should be mandatory for any new Stern Premium or Pro.

#15357 1 year ago

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snaroff

Pinside member

Jupiter, FL

11y 93,800 5,831 15

Quoted from Jason_Jehosaphat:
Please tell me how to discourage stuck balls like this one. A gentle plunge will sometimes creep back, coming to rest in this pocket formed by the back of the scoop and the turret beside it.
[quoted image]

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-godzilla-official-owners-club/page/304#post-7156862

#15358 1 year ago

JDG

SimplePin

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2y 63,050 1,297

Quoted from brian36chambers:
Hi All, I am new to pinball ownership and I am expecting a Godzilla premium sometime this month. I have been reading a ton on this forum but with so much info it is hard to get a feel for what things I should do to my machine. Can you recommend the best things I should do to modify this machine to get the best experience with it? I am looking to make this my own and love projects. Please add purchase links if available. Thanks for your help in advance.

My number one recommendation is to just play it for a few weeks and don't change anything. Form your own opinions. It's your game.

#15359 1 year ago

PHS

phs4real

Pinside member

5y 42,400 47

Quoted from Jason_Jehosaphat:
Please tell me how to discourage stuck balls like this one. A gentle plunge will sometimes creep back, coming to rest in this pocket formed by the back of the scoop and the turret beside it.
[quoted image]

I added a 3/4” standoff using a 1 1/2” screw. Solid solution, looks original and Works perfectly!

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#15360 1 year ago

JCM

DiabloRush

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2y 98,400 1,124 9

Quoted from phs4real:
I added a 3/4” standoff using a 1 1/2” screw. Solid solution, looks original and Works perfectly! [quoted image][quoted image]

Genius! Ideal solution, thanks!

#15361 1 year ago

JRM

Mitoska

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Brooklyn, MI

8y 102K 625 51 2

Had a rough time picking a color with power coating, turned out great though. Has a very nice sparkle flake in the clear

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#15362 1 year ago

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jkashani

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Greystone Park, NJ

9y 119K 3,592 6

Looks great! Whats the name of the color?

Quoted from Mitoska:
Had a rough time picking a color with power coating, turned out great though. Has a very nice sparkle flake in the clear
[quoted image]

#15363 1 year ago

ZTA

ZAuxier

Pinside member

Saint Paul, MN

4y 34,050 156 1

DeadFlip just posted a fantastic video of Keith and Rick playing 1.0 code on his premium machine.

Keith absolutely destroys the game! I've certainly never seen jackpot or destruction values even close to this on my Pro. KOTM spoilers too. I avoided them, but it should be around the 75min mark. Enjoy.

#15364 1 year ago

ROB

Rdoyle1978

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7y 117K 18,141 14 6

Quoted from SimplePin:
My number one recommendation is to just play it for a few weeks and don't change anything. Form your own opinions. It's your game.

I think this is an excellent recommendation. There is no shortage of mods to the game, and anything can move/tilt during shipping. Get the game, play it a bunch and then come back and ask "is this normal?" Then spend thousands of dollars on mods LOL! There's almost nothing you need to do to the game out of the box - possibly tighten up the left ramp ball guide, but that's personal preference.

#15365 1 year ago

J_G

Jason_Jehosaphat

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Minneapolis, MN

6y 80,800 2,532

OP
Quoted from beltking:
Had my best game yet. Got to monster zero first the first time. Like I couldn’t miss.
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Awesome! Good shootin’!

#15366 1 year ago

J_G

Jason_Jehosaphat

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Minneapolis, MN

6y 80,800 2,532

Unique airball today:

Shot to Mecha-spinner, off Mechagodzilla’s chest, onto the wireform return to left flipper.
(Say *what*???)
Part of the first truly fun game I’ve had since unboxing my pin. Finally got it going; saw the buttery smoothness; hit lots of shots; found the loop at least a few times. Still love the graceful toss from the left spinner to the Tail Whip lane to a bounce pass off the left flipper. That path reminds me of Stern’s POTC.

#15367 1 year ago

CMH

fooflighter

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7y 95,550 2,754 10 11

Quoted from phs4real:
I added a 3/4” standoff using a 1 1/2” screw. Solid solution, looks original and Works perfectly! [quoted image][quoted image]

Curious though, when the shield turret rotates, doesn't that obstruct the tail whip lane, as it would be blocking the lower guide rail. The bottom of that standoff looks like it's already gotten hit by a few balls

#15368 1 year ago

JJR

RikeIsland

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Odessa, TX

4y 69,300 828 7 10

The king of monsters has arrived!

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#15369 1 year ago

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mostater

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4y 70,150 846

Quoted from fooflighter:
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Curious though, when the shield turret rotates, doesn't that obstruct the tail whip lane, as it would be blocking the lower guide rail. The bottom of that standoff looks like it's already gotten hit by a few balls

Nope, it does not block anything. The only thing it obstructs is the space where the ball can get stuck. I have a similar set up and no issues at all. It's a very elegant solution first proposed here https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-godzilla-official-owners-club/page/154#post-6778485

#15370 1 year ago

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golfergordy

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Park Ridge, IL

4y 35,650 342 4

The simplest solution to the ball getting stuck along the side, at the back of the ramp in front of MGZ, is to stick on a bumper dot, which is typically used to buffer closing cabinet doors. I installed mine months ago and it solved the getting stuck problem 100%, and is by far the simplest way to solve the problem. It won't be seen unless you're looking for it.

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#15371 1 year ago

ERW

chuckwurt

This. ^

#15372 1 year ago

AMM

Mando

https://share.icloud.com/photos/09c3BtFD5bCZH53idsEZGi6cA

My zilla shield targets stopped moving . Thinking bad motor ? Doesn’t sound good .

#15373 1 year ago

PHS

phs4real

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5y 42,400 47

Quoted from fooflighter:
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Curious though, when the shield turret rotates, doesn't that obstruct the tail whip lane, as it would be blocking the lower guide rail. The bottom of that standoff looks like it's already gotten hit by a few balls

No, It does't get in the way from a tail whip shot or any other shot. The bumper dot actually sticks out farther than stand off.

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#15374 1 year ago

CMH

fooflighter

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7y 95,550 2,754 10 11

Quoted from phs4real:
No, It does't get in the way from a tail whip shot or any other shot. The bumper dot actually sticks out farther than stand off.[quoted image]

I can see it's hidden in that position but when the turret rotates it exposes that hex standoff... the flipper doesn't have a direct line towards the standoff.. but theoretically, it could take the random bounce in that lane off the post...from either direction. I just don't want to change the flow in that area.

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#15375 1 year ago

TOM

Lounge

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4y 71,050 1,535 5

Quoted from Mando:
My zilla shield targets stopped moving . Thinking bad motor ? Doesn’t sound good .
https://share.icloud.com/photos/09c3BtFD5bCZH53idsEZGi6cA

Spinning or binding - not sure which, but it looks easy to pop off for a quick look.

#15376 1 year ago

RLM

Pinball-Obsessed

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8y 91,050 1,693 2

Quoted from Mando:
My zilla shield targets stopped moving . Thinking bad motor ? Doesn’t sound good .
https://share.icloud.com/photos/09c3BtFD5bCZH53idsEZGi6cA

Put it in a test mode and check power to the motor?

#15377 1 year ago

AMM

Mando

Quoted from Lounge:
Spinning or binding - not sure which, but it looks easy to pop off for a quick look.

Quoted from Pinball-Obsessed:
Put it in a test mode and check power to the motor?

Definitely doesn’t spin , I’ll pop it off but not as easy as it looks it’s eclipped to a plastic arm doubt I could get that off without removing the entire mech .

I’ll check voltage it definitely gets power .

#15378 1 year ago

JDG

SimplePin

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2y 63,050 1,297

Quoted from Rdoyle1978:
There's almost nothing you need to do to the game out of the box - possibly tighten up the left ramp ball guide

That's all I've done to my game. I also switched all the rubbers to Super-bands and have replaced both of the lower flipper coil stops when they failed.

#15379 1 year ago

AMM

Mando

Quoted from Mando:
Definitely doesn’t spin , I’ll pop it off but not as easy as it looks it’s eclipped to a plastic arm doubt I could get that off without removing the entire mech .
I’ll check voltage it definitely gets power .

Fixed … motor had a piece of tiny metal jammed in you had to totally disassemble. Might still need. A replacement as I am guess it lost a tooth .

#15380 1 year ago

ALI

Galdaien

Pinside member

Dubuque, IA

11y 41,800 273 13

Are inserts having "cracks" normal for NIB? Several inserts have them, most noticeably the large MechaGodzilla insert. I might be nitpicking or maybe this is normal, just wanted some opinions.

Also on top of one of the buildings is a pretty obvious scuff but it can't be seen until you get the playfield out a bit. Is it worth bringing up with Stern?

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#15381 1 year ago

KGB

Briks-707

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California, CA

3y 57,300 216 33 32

Quoted from golfergordy:
The simplest solution to the ball getting stuck along the side, at the back of the ramp in front of MGZ, is to stick on a bumper dot, which is typically used to buffer closing cabinet doors. I installed mine months ago and it solved the getting stuck problem 100%, and is by far the simplest way to solve the problem. It won't be seen unless you're looking for it.
[quoted image]

I think that’s the best solution for this issue, out of sight and doesn’t put any extra nicks or scratches on the ball, there’s enough exposed metal to do that already!

#15382 1 year ago

AMM

Mando

Quoted from Galdaien:
Are inserts having "cracks" normal for NIB? Several inserts have them, most noticeably the large MechaGodzilla insert. I might be nitpicking or maybe this is normal, just wanted some opinions.
Also on top of one of the buildings is a pretty obvious scuff but it can't be seen until you get the playfield out a bit. Is it worth bringing up with Stern?
[quoted image][quoted image]

I believe what you are seeing in the inserts is normal, just part of the sanding process they dont always seem to look perfect.

As for the scuff, that is not normal but maybe the its hitting the cabinet when its not pulled out?

#15383 1 year ago

SUL

Sleal16

Cheko's Mods

Austin, TX

2y 86,050 1,094 5

Quoted from Galdaien:
Are inserts having "cracks" normal for NIB? Several inserts have them, most noticeably the large MechaGodzilla insert. I might be nitpicking or maybe this is normal, just wanted some opinions.
Also on top of one of the buildings is a pretty obvious scuff but it can't be seen until you get the playfield out a bit. Is it worth bringing up with Stern?
[quoted image][quoted image]

Mine has the same scuff on top of the building. Its under the wood part, so not really visible. Getting replaced anyway with other stuff, but if I was to keep it there, wouldnt notice it.

#15384 1 year ago

???

HC2016

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5y 50,050 387

I could’ve sworn I heard extra ball is lit … maybe I’m wrong …. Where is the shot for the extra ball ?

#15385 1 year ago

CJK

ChrisPINk25

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6y 70,800 826 10

Quoted from HC2016:
I could’ve sworn I heard extra ball is lit … maybe I’m wrong …. Where is the shot for the extra ball ?

Saucer I think

#15386 1 year ago

MAB

DeathHimself

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Staten Island, NY

11y 101K 4,356

Quoted from ChrisPINk25:
Saucer I think

shoot the saucer

#15387 1 year ago

MAB

DeathHimself

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Staten Island, NY

11y 101K 4,356

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#15388 1 year ago

LMK

KneeKickLou

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3y 55,300 592 1

Quoted from HC2016:
I could’ve sworn I heard extra ball is lit … maybe I’m wrong …. Where is the shot for the extra ball ?

There isn’t a specific extra ball shot there are just specific things that award you an EB

3 Saucers, 10 jet fighters, defeating 2 monsters

#15389 1 year ago

ARS

djsolzs

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9y 78,550 1,834 18

Been searching but can’t find this answer - ability to turn up the sound of the spinners??

#15390 1 year ago

DSL

NoDisclaimer

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Bend, OR

2y 33,300 130 2

My wife said that she doesn't know how the ball got there. I tried to shake it out but it was lodged in there pretty tight.

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#15391 1 year ago

IAN

HEAD_boss_HOG

Pinside member

Murrieta, CA

6y 67,150 580 7 37

hey guys,
do you know what the left slingshot plastic part number is? it's not in the manual online.

#15392 1 year ago

ERW

chuckwurt

Quoted from djsolzs:
Been searching but can’t find this answer - ability to turn up the sound of the spinners??

I like where your heads at, but can’t do it.

#15393 1 year ago

ARS

djsolzs

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9y 78,550 1,834 18

Was one of the first things I noticed on my first couple games - I assume it would be a reach to have that as an option. But I want to hear those things RIIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPPPP

Quoted from chuckwurt:
I like where your heads at, but can’t do it.

#15394 1 year ago

ERW

chuckwurt