Thank you very much for the thorough explanation. It's exactly the answer I expected. I have not been using IC (not particularly interested in getting roped into a another online ecosystem), or WiFi for updates, as I find the USB stick drive method to be more reliable, so will probably just disconnect from WiFi and let the machine keep its own time.
Thanks again!

Has anyone here put a shaker in their RUSH? Is that functionality even available in current code? Just occurred to me that I haven't really seen any mention of shakers since the first round of cabinets went out a while back.

While I sit here impatiently hoping for a magic "hey your cab is ready!" message, I'm looking at accessories.

Yes, the shaker is integrated very well. I recommend getting one.

Le came with shaker and it is very well integrated, worked from day 1. Recommend you put one in

Great to hear!!

I'm just surprised that, after playing through all 3 Time Machine MBs, Far Cry MB was somehow the final MB you needed. haha.

same here

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IMHO, a shaker, along with a good sound system (for example, a Pinwoofer Spike 2 Super Kit with an added Klipsch 12" sub), are the most bang-for-the-buck mods you can add to a Rush machine.

mine supposed to be here today as well

Pro or Premium?

Pro

Glad to hear the next run is starting to land.
Cheers to all soon-to-be unboxers!

Pro landing tomorrow - gonna be a fun weekend!

I put a shaker in my pro - highly recommended. It's low cost, well integrated and easy to install.

Pro

Look what came today! It’s fun!

Come on Stern where are the expression lights?

Anyone have some sound settings that are ok using 8 ohm?

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I installed a shaker into premium. I'm not thrilled with it. Maybe I'm missing something. Have it set to factory default. The bass boost shake from the Pinwoofer seems a lot cooler.

Congrats to all receiving they’re Rush today !!!

I See the New Scoop Fix on your Machine What is the Manu factor date if yo don't mind me asking

Congrats ill be using Pinwoofer when i get mine

My LE has the shaker and I think the shaker and pinwoofer take this from a very good game to my best game .

No Free play card, spare plastics, key chains in goodie bag. This the new norm?

My new build Mando premium I got in feb even had some of this stuff.

surprise no bag,glad you got the machine in 1 piece though,enjoy
actually I think we get a bag its just empty

Empty bag is new normal. I got these:

https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1289-youbentmywookie/06678-rush-lenticular-3d-apron-cards

Are there any others that go well with the factory rule card?

I think This is new since the last run but the new scoop protector has black rubbers instead of the blue and I think the black looks much better doesn’t jump out at you as much

No kidding! I was so focused on the 3 time machine MBs and hitting up the center ramp to activate them that I didn't focus on playing modes or hitting the right ramp. If I trapped the ball on the left, it was always post pass to the right then shoot the center ramp. Free Will happened pretty organically - I also love hitting those drops and FW is easily my favorite MB so I made an effort to progress the instruments.

I'm going to give it another shot tonight.

I know which version I prefer! Thx John, space coast pinball.

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Question as a prospective owner: I’m seeing a lot of Premiums pop up from dealers from this current run. I’m surprised to see any new title in stock, generally.

Do you think it’s theme related? Backlash from the scoop issue? Or people waiting on backlogged GZ, JP, DP etc…. everything i read from an owner perspective seems to be really positive.

I’ve been looking at adding this or AIQ

In the same boat as you. I'm ~next in line at my local dealer but thinking about AIQ instead. If I got a music pin, it'd be Rush. But let's be honest, they were never as popular as their harder contemporaries. With the recent stock market tank, I also am feeling a bit short on pin money and I know I'm not going to give up my spot in line for Godzilla.

No one knows how Rush is doing but Stern.
Rush fans probably don’t care all that much.
I will say this pin has way more personality than AIQ but taste is always subjective.
Buy a pin based on what you enjoy playing
and you’ll never go wrong.

Got the wife some copper bullshit for our 22nd anniversary but she likes Primus so getting us Primus' Farewell to Kings tix in May. Not gonna tell her they're playing a Rush album
SUPPLIES

I’m getting a Rush pro in a week or so and am really excited for it…but I’ve owned a AIQ pro since it launched in September 2020 and i still play it all the time and would probably recommend AIQ over Rush.

AIQ doesn’t have much personality, the call outs and music are mediocre at best and the on screen graphics are terrible…but the rule set is one of the best ever done once you figure it out and the layout is very diverse and the perfect blend of not being too hard or too easy.

I have a short attention span for pins and usually sell them relatively quickly, especially after I’ve beaten the wizard mode, but AIQ has held my interest way longer than most.

Some people shouldn’t drink & USB, it can cause complications.....

WHAT THE FUCK IS UP JONESTOWN LETS GET THIS PIT GOIN

I’ve noticed a big drop in “sales pending” here on pinside .There has been a lot of very desirable pins in recent years along with more choices every year .Don’t tell Levi I said this but maybe the bubble has ….we’ll not popped but is remaining stagnant .I have a GZ on order and after that I’m in “sell to buy “ mode and I’m very happy with what I have .It would take a game changer for me to part for now .That being said I’d put Rush up with any other as far as fun factor . I can’t see anyone being upset they purchased this even if they don’t like the theme .Another thing , but and I hope I’m wrong but I think the parts shortage thing is only getting started .Life is a roller coaster key is to stay level .That theory is being tested as we speak .

I got my Stern protector update kit today…black
nubs instead of blue!

Gonna just do the Ninjacamp one I got when I’ve got the time.

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Harold was a friendly guy

Don’t forget the scoop sleeve from Ninjacamp as well. That’s one of the best things I did to eliminate that god awful metal on metal tuning fork sound. A must have for this game!

Scoop sleeve? Didn’t see that as an option.

https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1326-ninjacamp-mods/06742-rush-scoop-sleeves

Anyone else getting cheap drains out the right outlane from the side scoop?

Ball ejects from the side scoop, hits the Rush targets, drops straight down, bounces off the top of the metal lane divider and out the right outlane. I've adjusted the power kickout and it just changes how hard it hits the Rush targets. I mean it doesn't happen all the time, but more often than I'd like.

Would be nice to have a ball save from that side eject. My lower scoop is fine, right flipper and bounces over to the left. Not sure why that one has a ball save. I almost hate going in the side scoop.

Are you dead level with a physical level (not an app)? Sounds like you could be just a smidge too high on the left.

Did you put a straightedge across your playfield to make sure it's not warped convex or concave?

Rush pro is a great machine... aiq unfortunately doesn't get the credit it deserves and has been overshadowed by gz which I believe is an inferior home use game to aiq but I'm in the minority. JP is worth the wait though. I would go a rush and pick up an aiq down the track. Lots go up for sale as a lot of these new pin people buy it and don't get the rules and its probably one of elwins most brutal for drains. So they piss the game off without giving it a go.

Ended up pulling the trigger on the Rush Premium. Ideally I’d be able to venture out and play everything first but that’s been more difficult lately with a 2.5 yr old and 2 month old. My collection is small and tends to change frequently, but I’m looking forward to giving my first music pin a shot.

Adjust the scoop from the bottom, maybe twist it up and tighten to allow it to eject higher. Never had 1 issue like you've described.i had to twist lower after I put ninja on, that was my fault, not ninja, I didn't put back properly aligned i guess

Yes dead level. I can try adjusting level one way or the other to see if it makes a difference. At this point I'll try anything.

I'll have to look at that and see if I can adjust the scoop underneath to alter the trajectory. Just seems like that scoop isn't going to eject anywhere safe. Where does everyone else's ball end up when ejecting from the side scoop?

Mine hits below flipper. Then falls to right side, never had a drain. I'm at 10 points under factory setting

I'll play with the power settings some more and then look at the scoop itself to see if I can tweak it one way or the other.

It won't twist much, but an 1/8" will make a huge difference on trajectory. My lower scoop went from sdtm to right flipper 95% now