Yay...I can be a part of something!

Getting my tron soon! Will be adding a few mods right away. Cliffy's, cycle mod, arcade mod, target decals, on and on! Can't wait to get it!

Here is mine with the Pinbits plastic kit, lit recognizer, mirror side walls, white cliffy posts and rubbers. I bought the arcade mod last month but this video doesn't show it

Pappy

About time that I can join a club (all the other clubs are for games I don't have).

With all the Mods for TRON it could be a expensive club to be in. Instead of dues we just buy more Mods. Oh well you can't take it with you, so ............. Maybe just one more Mod

Just wait and see what's coming.........

I have a tron on order where do I get all these mods? I want to do the ramp rope lighting- and lighted flynns arcade mod first?

^^ Literally dozens of threads on this

Start here:
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/tron-mods-the-bragn-thread

OK...now u gotta tell! What is coming? U talking the Eli fiber optic ramp mod? Or is there something else in the works?

Good info. Do u need to clean this disc right away when u get the game? Heard that it spits out a lot of black dust right away? This true? Thanks!

I plan on doing all the mods, but u think first thing that should be done is get it protected with cliffy's protectors, and the pinbits dress up protector plastics. That way its protected right from the start. Also heard to get new balls right away as well. For sure I would get the arcade mod and cycle mod first. Then up to you, Flynn sign, el wire or wait for Eli's mod. Led's, arcade scoop mod, recognizer mod, target and recognizer decals, pop bumper dress up kit...on and on! That's why I love this machine! And I don't even have it yet!

Am I the only one who doesn't like the Flynn sign?

Pappy

It doesn't do much for me...it's neat, but not for my taste.

I cant wait-I am going to mod the s*** out of this game-it is a title that deserves mods and looks awesome. I have not seen a modded out Tron that I do not like. The more mods the better. I have run out of repairs to do on my other machines and I am going crazy. I need something to repair or mod-I will start pre-ordering my mods today.

+1

Flynn sign doesn't do it for me. Either do those colored plastic protectors

I'm doing what I call the retro code mod, let me explain.

I just got my Tron 3 months ago and really have not got a full grasp of the rules it came with 1.7. So when 1.74 came out I didn't really appreciate the big improvements everyone said. I could not tell how good or how much better the new code is.

Tron is a keeper for me, I'll have it for many years to come, I went back to 1.7 so I could keep the old code on a year, I didn't think it was bad anyway. Then I'll have 1.74 in my pocket for the future treat when I want to change it up.

I like it. I just hooked it up to a prototype PIG2 and have it set to only be on when the "Flynn's Arcade" insert is flashing... but with the programmability of the PIG2, I set it so it holds on steady while the insert flashes. Helps have this mod interact with the game. Every time in the game when the scoop is active and it's playfield insert is flashing, the sign is lit solid.

Here's a video to demonstrate what I mean...

I'm not a big fan of it.

PIG2 is my next mod purchase.

Thanks for the video!

Marcus

I think I would like the sign more if it was more of a convex shape as it is in the movie on top of the building. Perhaps if the sign housing was made to look more like the building than just a box as well.

I use PinGuard rubber cleaner to clean the disc. It not only gives the disc great action, but it seems gentler in the long run than alcohol ...

http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=2651

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I am looking for el wire for my new Tron. I have read a lot of the post from modders last year when it came out-good stuff. My question if anyone knows is can I get color changing wire like LE. Has anyone come out with software patch for light interaction and fiber-optic el-wire. It seems like it has been some time since all these el wire mods were done. Anything new out there? Is coolwire- still the place to buy el-wire assembly? Thanks- if anyone has input

http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/wthack-tron-pro-near-98501

If you want to mod your ramps now, go with coollight. About $85 total and looks good. Instructions readily available on the forums.

If you want to wait, you can go with Eli's mod as linked above. This is color-changing wire that integrates with the software. No promises on price or release date.

-I don't know if I can wait for Eli's Mod-I may order the coollight kit. I really like what B_R did to the Tron in video. Cointakers is a must.

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I have a sweet idea for my Tron, but I'm not sharing because I'd like for it to not get done to death and back before I can afford it, lol. = \

My buddy told me the other day-first thing should be a mantis protector.-Good idea

http://www.mantisamusements.com/protector.htm

I just picked up the light cycles.. The orange clu is cheap and easy, the blue cycle isn't as available. I am late on the tron train so didn't buy till now

I wasn't a fan either, but ended up purchasing as one of my last mods. I really like it and glad I bought it, $75 well spent IMO.

I kept the original Flynn plastic though, not crazy about the plastic that comes with it.

Can you use a Cliffy protector and Mantis at the same time? Double protection?

I have never cared for any of the powder coating examples shown on Pinside but have to admit that color really looks like it belongs on Tron!

Have had my Tron less than a week. This is my first pin. How difficult is it to add some of these mods? A lot of this stuff looks great. I'm going to pick up my 2nd pin today...LOTR...so plan on spending more time playing (i'm crazy-addicted) and less time modding stuff right now, but I can definitely see me doing some of this stuff in the near future.

Darin

That was my thought too. The Mantis looks like it still leaves a little of wood exposed on top of playfield? I thought same thing-my buddy said no cliffy on top?

I tried this on my X-Men and couldn't get it to work. It was the front of the scoop hole where the Cliffy "clamps" under the playfield that was where I had the problem. I think if I spent more time on it, it may work. I was also concerned about narrowing the hole too much and affecting the eject path out of the scoop to the flippers.

I too was gonna wait for Elis mod, but not knowing when it will be done, or how expensive it will be, I decided on the coolight el wire. Just send an email to Elise at [email protected]. She knows exactly what you need. Just email or call her and she can set u up. Cost I think 86$ shipped. I then used B-R's video of where to install the zip ties. I completely removed my ramps from the machine and installed the wire. I started at about 230...and was done I think at 530. I highly recommend removing the ramps completely as it makes the process so much easier I would think. Instead of having to work around stuff. Takes about 15 minutes to remove and 15-30 to reinstall. worth it to make the job easier. I was definitely nervous, but once I started, it was a breeze...and final product looks amazing!!

I had to take my cliffy off due to many ball hangups.

Mantis is really sufficient on new pins.. look at every HEP out there, they all have Mantis protectors.

Cliffy's are great to cover very little to a lot of wear, and honestly many people do it for the look! I really like how they look on some games. Others prefer to stick with mantis on new games that they are available for since they do the job and dont cover any of the art. They both narrow the hole slightly but mantis of course would not have any issues with ball hang-ups.

I went with mantis on my tron since the cliffy was still being worked on and have had no wear whatsoever.. bought the ramp protectors and some posts from Cliffy since my pro is first run though!

Thanks vader1979- I think I will go with coollights. I actually think the blue and orange el-wire look great on the pro-and just ordered my bikes to go with. I have my Flynns sign coming from pinball life, Pinbits dress-up kit, UV bulbs from Coin-takers, I still need Arcade Mod-currently waiting for vendor with correct screen size? Also trying to get Hemi-to make me under cabinet flasher mod in blue and orange. My Tron will pop(:

Guys, trust me on this. If you don't use a Cliffy on the scoop, put some mylar on the right lip. You can cut the slingshot mylar from pinballlife and cover the entire lip.

Even with a HUO machine, the lip will absolutely wear after around 1000 plays. And definitely use a Mantis. Not expensive and doesn't affect play.

Great suggestion-I was kinda thinking same thing

Great suggestion-I was kinda thinking same thing-thanks

Woo hoo, I am a member, filling the void after leaving the SS club. After seeing the video with pinbits, I am gonna have to get those!

I totally recommend the plastic dress kit and pop bumper kit. They really make the machine pop! Ad that with the el wire and wow! Mine already looks amazing to me and it doesn't even have the LEDs in yet!

Woo hoo, I am a member, filling the void after leaving the SS club. After seeing the video with pinbits, I am gonna have to get those!

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All your Trons look great guys and can't wait to join the club later on this week. Figures I let go of my White Water this past weekend to make space and ColorDMD emails me this morning saying it is next

I just got the two dress-up kits for my Pro, but I'm having an issue figuring out how to install the Recognizer plastics.

It's really frustrating how Pinbits always seems to lack when it comes to instructions.

So, the orange plastic has four holes in it, but I don't see any way to get the Recognizer off of the original plastic to attach to the new one (it doesn't seem to be screwed on, but has some plastic tabs). Also should the two plastics be connected into each other so they are flat?

edit: Pam was super quick to PM me with instructions on these parts, and also said that they would update the instructions for this mod and any others I had issues with! Good customer service.