Quoted from bsanders:

I had issues with my spinner not sitting correctly. I tried to bend it a little and it broke. The best replacement I could find was made for No Fear. It functions, however it also does not sit correctly. It is angled toward the player slows down an orbit shot. Any suggestions? Thanks.[quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from Manny65:

J108 does have power and will do the job, however you MUST ensure that J108 is ALWAYS connected - failure to do this will result in damaging the Aux 8 driver board and locking on coils. Whereas using J107 to power the tie-back eliminates this risk.
Regardless of whether you are connecting the tie-back to J107 or J108, it is CRITICAL that you use pin 1 (which ties it to the 50V line that powers the coils on the Aux 8 driver board). If for example you used pin 2 or 3 for the tie-back, while it would seem to work, a failure of the respective fuse (F104 or F105) would result in damaging the Aux 8 driver board and locking on coils.

Quoted from ptolemy:

Just checking to see if others are having the same issue I am with the repro borg ship from Planetary Pinball (Borg Ship 03-8996 STTNG). I swapped it in for my old one and it does not fit at all. The original lines up fine with the three screw posts but this one is off by at least a 1/2 inch or more. I tried screwing down the rightmost screw and bending the ship to line up but it is too far off to fit. I know these are made from the original molds but just surprised they are off this much. I'm going to have a friend who has an STNNG try as well to see if it is unique to my machine but thought I'd ask the collective hive....

Quoted from jibmums:

Remove the ring, grind off the offending area with a bench grinder or dremel tool, polish the edge on a buffing wheel, reinstall. I did this with a T2 pop ring where a metal post was installed (from the factory) so close that the ring wore down the side of it. Took a small semicircle off the edge and it's all good now.

Quoted from monkfe:

I simply placed three small washers under the pup bumper bracket(underside of playfield mind you) This lowers the ring by that small amount and mine has never hit the ramp since then. (starship ramps) could probably do two washers if need be. simple fix.

Quoted from radium:

My sttng is being a total asshole again… multiple balls kicking into the trough, all that stuff. So annoying. Oh well at least my biceps are huge from lifting the playfield.

Quoted from Eric_Manuel:

Upgrade to something new which you will use every single game.
This works fantastic for $59 for the SET
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https://www.pinballlife.com/7-opto-trough-board-set-for-williamsbally-widebody-pinball-machines.html

Quoted from Hammerhead:

Yes, the pin came with new homepin boards, its the connectors that are suspect.

Quoted from tonyf1965:

No, worries. I have noticed the people on this thread for this game. Are super nice.

Quoted from Norcalpin:

Indy would have something to say about that! [quoted image]

Quoted from ray-dude:

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"To the Battle Bridge!!"
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"Lieutenant Worf you’re in command of the saucer section...."
"But Captain…."
"That’s an order Lt Commander!"
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"Prepare for battle!"
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"Message to Starfleet...We have engaged the Borg!"

Quoted from ray-dude:

I've got Halos with the precision bushings and shaft link arm clamps in almost all my machines (I've kept my TZ original)
I love the look of the silver Halos on STTNG. The mirrored surface really picks up the playfield and gives it a sleek future look. Huge step up from standard flippers for this pin (aesthetics)
In terms of game play, I love the control that the bushings and precision flippers give. I use low bounce Titans with them, and the combo has definitely helped me be a better player (although I'm far from competitive)
The various ramp and loop shots on STTNG are really satisfying, but it was really arduous for me to dial in the flipper angle with the traditional flippers. Being able to quickly make very small adjustments with the precision flippers has been a big win for me
Ever since I purchased my first pin almost 30 years ago, I've despised the traditional flipper shaft clamps with the light of a thousands suns. The D-clamps on precision flippers are an absolute joy for me, and a must have.
Overall, it was a leap of faith to get the precision flippers, but I very quickly got them for all my pins except my TZ. Since then, I've upgraded to Halos and bushings and d clamp as they've all become available and have been very happy

Quoted from ray-dude:

I did but in a second wave of upgrades after the D clamps came out. For the upper flipper, aesthetics are fantastic, but the big win is being able to really dial in the flipper angle for the ramp shot. Definitely recommend swapping out all three flippers

Quoted from Eric_Manuel:

PRECISION FLIPPERS - Review!
Things to consider BEFORE reading this review.
If you haven't restored your machine (don't read)
If mods or enhancements break your budget (don't read)
If you believe somehow leaving your machine "original" makes it better or more valuable, (don't read)
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IF you want your machine to be IT'S BEST, continue please...
When properly installed, this product WILL drastically enhance the operation of your machine....period!
The combination of steel flipper bat, "keyed shaft", highly engineered steel bushing with copper interior, new linkage AND accurately (and easily) adjusted flipper positioning produces OUTSTANDING POWER and PERFORMANCE!
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NOTE: This is not a cheap upgrade, however a VITAL one, considering it is enhancing every game you play.
Summery: If you are counting pennies until you can replace your old coil sleeves, this isn't for you. However if you've upgraded to PinSound, Color DMD, and leds, this is a MUST DO for your machine.
You want whole system, not just the flipper bats.
(btw -replace your flipper sleeves while doing this )
https://precisionpinballproducts.com/

Quoted from sllerts:

You mean the whole spinner and wire? I could not find the exact spinner, only generic that I could bend myself: https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/A-7861-KU
This looks like the official part, but it's discontinued and I can't find it anywhere: https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/A-19308