I couldn’t agree more! My premium will be equipped with this TPU protector! Metal is strong and has been used for years around scoop holes. Metal is also malleable and will conform as it’s being hit and retain its new shape, but plastic, if it can withstand the hits, will also move , but has the ability to go back to its original shape. Too soon to tell, but I like it! Thank you for your efforts!

My patent supposedly cost between 50K-70K and took about 5 years to get. I doubt you'd make any money from it, plus there's ways to skirt around it (I'm not an attorney, your mileage may vary).

My last one was decided to be dropped during the investigation process, so money spent with no return.

But a patent plaque hanging on the wall looks really cool and is fun bragging rights!

Anyone hear from a distributor or Stern.. on when the expression lighting will be available for PREMIUM/PROS?

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From a quick glance a few weeks ago I believe the plastics around the TM must be removed to expose the TM mounting screws....

Curious question to long time pinball owners.
Has anyone ever put a thin coat of water based polyurethane or tried a thin coat of clear flex seal (liquid rubber)
On the inner non painted wood parts of a scoop?

My problem is getting the Time Machine Plastic off. Page 52 of the manual. https://sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Rush_LE_Pre_web.pdf

killing power to the flippers after a 3 minute long ball?

Av8 the (4) #6 x3/8" T25 screws (listed in the BOM as part no. 2) are not accessible from the underside of the playfield?

I have a friend who swears by this stuff:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046MLZLG

Was having a look at the new Cliffy protectors and noticed how out of alignment the auto plunge looked with the lane.

I've attached a similar pic of a Godzilla plunge to compare ( bottom ).

Given that quite a few people seem to be having problems with the shooter lane etc, was wondering if this is the issue and is it possible to re-align it ?

( I'll apologise now for lifting the photos straight off Cliff's site, they were just good examples to reference ).

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I didn't clarify enough: the playfield plastics around the Time Machine looked like they need to be removed to access the TM, not the plastic covering on the TM itself.....

I’ve heard of it
Never tried it but was also wondering about the other products.
I was trying to come up with a better scoop protection product while in Home Depot.
I’m going to try some sample pieces of wood for a week or two

Very cool.. $25 to Canada though ouch

Just use mylar

Have to say, this is one of the nicest mods I have purchased previously. The Dalmatian looks like it was hand painted, very nice quality! Looks great on the playfield with the clock on the left side to offset it. Highly recommended!

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I do. I never used a metal protector on any of my scoops and never had an issue.
Was just looking for new options

Thanks very much for posting this! I can't take credit for the dogs themselves, they're pre-manufactured (as described in the listing) but you're right -- they are VERY nice, and I assessed a couple different pre-mfd dalmatian variants before selecting this one based on quality and pose/position.

Thanks also for the pre-approval-via-PM-to-post this critique (so it doesn't look like I'm "calling you out" per se, lol) -- as this will help others who have purchased or will purchase this mod -- the installation shown in those pics needs some adjustment. The hydrant should face the other way (with the large outlet/cap facing the player), and I designed the mount with clearance for the lobe to go UNDER it. This will hide the lobe itself, and also eliminates that gap below the hydrant (since it will sit "in" the mount, below the top surface).

For those who intend to install this mod, here are the installation instructions:

Oops!! Pinside used my shop defaults!! It's been corrected, $16 to International including Canada. The last small 1st class package I shipped to Canada was just under that.

I've also refunded the overage to existing orders!!

Sorry about that!!

I second this. Absolutely loving it, but obscenely long ball times and I'm a crappy player. Will be increasing the difficulty settings on my LE.

Just use Shippsy, a lot cheaper! Will be brought to Mississauga for $7CDN.

Cliffy has a shooter lane protector out already?

The playfields have some wiggle room left abd right. Can u just bump it over a bit?

It’s hard to get mylar to stick to end grain. It might work once you make it less porous.

Not quite, it's probably available very soon ( hopefully ), contact him and ask to be put on the list.

Not my game, was just referencing it as it looked to be so mis-aligned and wondered if it was the reason behind a few issues people seem to be having. Looks like it needs to be rotated rather than moved over ?

You just wrap it around -- outlined a method a couple of times if you look at my earlier posts.

I have used clear 2 part epoxy on exposed bare wood. I have not done this to Rush but I used it on the Hobbit where the wood started to get eaten up.

So I did not have remove TM. I was able to slide the Playfield protector underneath the trough reflector in the back.
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They last shot is with the Playfield Protector installed. Now to install the ramps.

I know most of us are all talking about, mods, and scoop protection but, I have to say, this game is incredibly fun!
I have a 130 games on my LE now and enjoying it the more I play it.
The multi balls with music and lights are some of the best I’ve ever played from any pinball machine.
Extremely happy with my purchase.
Still holding out to actually review.
I know stern will tweak the code a couple more times.

Just start by opening the outlane posts (just like how the initial Pro's were shipped)...

As my pro can be an outlane drain monster (especially on the left side), I was thinking of closing the posts, but after seeing your comments, I guess I'll just need to improve with the current settings.

I find that with the 0.90 code, other than far cry and the 1st time machine MB, the other MB's are not that easy to get. In addition, it takes way more shots to finish Working Man.

As soon as Scoop-gate is fixed, and that the code hits 1.x, this game will get so much more love and appreciation...

I've done a bit of scoop hole damage repair. If the damage is bad the inside of the hole can be somewhat soft and powdery. Use a Dremel to remove the pulpy wood. Then paint the exposed wood inside the hole with several coats of very thin CA glue before continuing the repair. This really helps harden that soft, exposed bare wood. With little or no damage to the hole, you can skip the sanding and just apply the CA glue.

https://www.facebook.com/marcospec/videos/2199684096879413

Worth a watch,

or :-

It's a shame that the blue "horse blinders" is the final fix for the scoop.

Maybe Stern considers it their final one but there are at least three other options from mod makers in the works.

I watched the interview with the lead mechanical engineer on MarcoTV. I kind of agree with him - I’m finding that shot easier to hit with the blue pads. I’m sure the mod makers will come up with something to make it look better. But like I said, I don’t mind the look.

Here’s my ball launch issue. Maybe it’s yours too. The left guide bows out into the shooter lane throwing the ball off path immediately. There’s no real way to adjust this due to it butting up again at the hex posts. WTH Stern?

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You almost made me spill my St Pattys beer!!
Enjoy a game or three tonight!
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Where can I obtain a Stern headphone adapter? Seems they are out of stock at the Stern store.

Marco has them.
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/502-7008-00

Non brand Spike 2 at Pinball Life works too.
https://www.pinballlife.com/stern-spike-2-headphone-jack-assembly.html

Thanks!

Pinnovators has a great solution as well for a Spike 2 headphone jack and volume. https://pinnovators.myshopify.com/collections/rush/products/pinpac-4-stern-spike-spike2-headphone-kit-with-mute

Mine should be here tmrw along with presto. With the barchetta in the upper left, this game will look great!

Any tips for shooting the RUSH targets? What’s folks preferred approach? Very difficult from a trap. Anyone find a good safe rebound shot instead to make them maybe?

This is a fantastic solution! Just bought one. Hookup was simple and the sound is amazing. Love the mute button, and the ease of volume control. Also hooked up a subwoofer off this setup and it has changed the experience!

It's a joke that this is this is called the final fix, because it really isn't a fix at all. I felt like Baghdad Bob was telling me that everything is great, meanwhile bombs were exploding right behind him. Everyone knows that this is a cover story.

Fortunately, we won't have to live with this kluge job thanks to the ingenuity of Aniraf and others. Maybe Blue Ears can be incorporated into a future Stern release of Blue Man Group or The Smurfs.

Pinsound has one also. Mine showed up today so I’ll test it out this weekend!

I see rush debuted at #2, wonder how long before the 2 and 3 point reviews come in. Way too early to be rated so highly, but it is damn good so far.

Technically the Pro debuted at like 117 or something so figure it has a good chance to settle somewhere in between