My kit has them all listed it’s just for clear rubber but you can go in and change the color.

I’ve been saying this for months now, but I’ll say it again... to get the full potential out of those kenwoods you need to install an amp. I’m running two amps one for the backbox and one for the Pyle sub I got in the cab.

For the Titan rubbers anyone got a saved shopping list or something that has all the needed ones listed out?

Update. Just saw this. Refresh is a wonderful thing.

With diverter disabled I am able to enjoy the game a bit more. As long as I ignore the fact I’ve disabled a feature I paid extra for. .

Hopefully they work it out.

Anyone know the bolt size for the shaker? The ones that go into the tnuts in the cab?

I want to order a bunch (can’t go to Home Depot/Lowe’s in my area).

A Starcourt Mall topper or the Mind Flayer would be cool.

Thank you for this!

I've got another "fix" that's helping A LOT with the TK mech. I thought I would share again. YMMV!

I've moved the upper ramp assembly left and forward (towards the flippers) as much as possible, and I've moved the diverter mech right as far as possible.
By loosening the 1/4" nuts/bolts (red arrows) you can slide the mech right (yellow arrow) and tighten back up. You can access the back of these nuts/bolts from behind the backboard. The front access is a little more tricky.
I also followed the stern PDF, but lowered the diverter arm a little more than spec. (1 7/8" off ramp plastic approx)
I'm currently running full power (255) on right flipper.

Honestly the magnet is catching A LOT of the balls from a clean right flipper shot now. Very few rejects!
I'm having way more fun playing this pin now that the mech is working correctly.

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I just got my premium yesterday NIB. I played with the TK lock for 2 hours today. I couldn't get it to work at all. I haven't seen 1 ball lock on the magnet since I got it yesterday. I turned the diverter off. I guess I will wait for the fix. The last part of the pdf stated to move the ramp forward but there really isn't any give on moving the ramps. We will see what there fix is. Does everyone have this problem? If so, I don't understand how they didn't catch this problem at the factory?

This is what I believe my issue is also. The lift arm isn't close enough to the wall of the ramp but there is no play when I loosen all the screws and try and move it. I'm not sure wtf they're talking about or what I need to do.

Same observation for me. After removing all screws from the hex posts and the screw from the backplate, there is almost no room to move the ramp forward.

Also same here. All looks fine when I play after powering up the machine, then the reject rate goes up and up the more I play.

I understand. My ramp does not have any play when I remove this screw. That is my point. Maybe I need to wedge something in there?

Are you loosening up all of the screws including the 2 at the ramp entrance? Those 2 are absolutely the limiting factor on how much you can move the ramp forward. You’re only going to get about 1 mm or so.

So...my kid really wants us to get a Stranger Things, and he rarely has any opinion on machines. That said, if I want to take the plunge, does anybody know if it's beneficial to look for one particular run of the games over others in terms of all the issues (particularly the TK lock mech)? Has Stern made any improvements or tweeks in the later run Premiums? Should I wait until they ramp up production again and see what they implement? Were LEs better off? Anything make a difference that anyone has noticed?

I did do this I believe but I'll try again.

Wish he said this to someone before they built these. It isn’t easy to do this at this point.

Ok tried again. You definitely can't pull it away without drilling new holes for the ramp flap. I left the back screw out and pushed both ramps as far forward as possie and tightened the screws againbut left the back one out. I realigned the mech again and it still is shit.
I'm giving up for real. I know how to repair games. This is just a horrible design.

They probably don't test it at the factory cause the playfield would be completely dimpled by the time they got it adjusted.

I wouldnt get one. Buy something else. The lock mech is complete shit and a main feature of the game broken out if the box.

I'll walk on eggshells because I know how pissed I'd be if I had an LE or Premium with the TK lock issues. But, if you dig the theme and the layout, consider a Pro. For me, the theme is my favorite in years (except for The Beatles, but they really mucked that one up...but I'll leave that discussion alone for now), so I had to have the game in one form or another.

I think Stranger Things is a great pinball game! I can't say that my TK lock or Demo shot is 100%, probably 50% on the TK lock and much less on the Demo, but it's still a great game for theme immersion. I'm not sure if the flippers tire, or if I tire, but I suspect that it's probably me. I'll figure out how to dial in the best settings eventually, but it's 1 of only 2 games (IM is the other) getting any play in my 9 game collection right now.

I’ve read a few people say that the flippers tire out. I don’t want to read back through a thousand posts Has anyone done the LOTR coil upgrade on this one yet?

I realize I'm not answering your specific questions but maybe this will help.
My $.02.
It really is a great game! The theme immersion is awesome. Fantastic lighting. Fantastic audio. Fun modes. Decent amount of variety. UV is unique and super cool. The projector is bad ass. The classic Eddy layout is tried and true. Shots are satisfying. It plays pretty fast and can be punishing at times, which is a plus in my book. Easy games bore me quickly.
Stranger Things Premium is as huge hit at my house. My girlfriend, my 12 y/o son, my neighbors, we ALL love it. We keep pressing start! It's awesome.

Negatives.
The TK mech is VERY frustrating at times. I've spent a lot of time trying to make it consistent. It's the best I've seen it now though.
The playfield dimples REALY fast. It's bad.

So if your son rarely has opinions on pins and he really wants this one, and you really like the look and the theme, then you should buy one. Just know you may have issues with the lock. Hopefully stern will have a solid solution soon.
I highly doubt you'll regret it.

Now you see how fast plays rack up

So my TK lock has been around 70-80% Success rate.

I recently had 6 pinball buddies over to the house. They all were complaining about the lock. Said i should just disable it.

My comment is "Really its getting that bad?"

I preceded to step it for my ball and locked 3 straight balls. On mine it just takes a clean shot. Cant expect a shakey ramp shot to lock.

But ive thought about disabling. Personally id feel like i was cheating.

Why do you feel like it’s cheating? Is not having the hyper loop on SW cheating? Or lower PF on AC/DC or Upper on GOT?

No way Eddy designed it to brick back down the middle from anything but the most perfect shot. Play it however you like!

I own a SW Premium and i would think thats cheating too. Maybe Cheating is a bad word for it.

How about "Incomparable"

How is 3x activated? I have a pro and it only gives 2x but I was jus wondering how you start 3x on the premium.

This has probably already been covered, if so i missed it. Joined the club a few days ago. all Demo shots are low, so i need to either take some height out (changing #20 spacers as shown) of it or tilt it forward with washers at the back screws.

Looks simple enough to take the 2 bolts out to remove the mech. Is there enough play in the wires for opto/light to make changes there, or do those need to be disconnected/removed as well?

And from anyone who has done this, did you have better luck changing the height or tilting forward?

Thanks in advance.

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Met hammer works fine after "adjustment" ... just gotta get some wire, connectors and punchdown tool, make a couple connections and run a custom harness back to the head. Too bad the STH fix isn't as "easy"

Hoping Stern starts to see the value in more location testing soon...

So I finally got it adjusted. I started over again but I adjusted the ramp as far from the wall as I could. Then I used a ruler to set the height and distance from the wall. Finally I put a coat of wax on the diverter arm. I played 5 games and it has worked 100% of the time now with a solid shot. Fingers crossed it stays working!! I'm so pumped.

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Have my preorder in. Can’t wait for them. And the art blades as well.

I think it's because you have to move the ramp out first. So I took the flat screws out completely as well as all the screws on the post for both ramps on the left side. Then I pushed it forward as far as I could and reinstalled the flat screws. Then I installed the other screws while holding it tight. Then I adjusted the mechanism.

Can anyone show a picture of all the screws that were removed to pull the ramp forward and also a picture of what it looks like afterward. That would be appreciated. I got my machine on Saturday and havent seen one TK lock.

It's such a micro adjustment like 1/16" forward that you wouldn't see it in a picture. You need to remove the screw behind the backboard that holds the ramp and throw it away. Then you need to loosen every screw that screws into a hex post on both ramps on the left side. You will also need to remove the two screws holding the left ramp flap down. Then pull out the ramp by where the lift mechanism is and then tighten the screws on the hex posts down again while holding it. Then tighten the flap screws. After all this is done. Follow the Stern directions for adjusting the diverter arm for proper clearances using a small ruler or machinist scale.
Throw some wax on the it when you're done and you should be in business.

You'll see the 3 screws that are holding the ramp in place on top of the hex standoffs and the 2 screws at the ramp entrance. Look at the stern pdf too. It shows where the rear screw is. Follow the pdf instructions for the measurements on the diverter.
You're only moving the ramp forward a mm or so, so a picture isn't going to show the "afterward".
Also, drink some beers and swear at the machine. It helps!

Do you think adding the washers made a big difference?

That’s adding the washers to the two posts underneath the PF right?

Does adding the washers tighten it up? I can’t figure out how it keeps the bracket from leaning back as far and thus tilting the mech forward.

I’m still getting more low hits as the game wears on

Thx!

Got it. And you are talking about loosening the “10” screws in the diagram above right?

Thanks Erik

I agree, not having the Hyperloop on SW is cheating...The Pro shot is so much easier than the Prem, it's not even the same game.