Congrats Chris! Can't wait to play one..

Congrats! LMK when your ready to sell..

FINALLY joined the club, and it's been a long time coming. Best Stern I've played yet. Love this game. What are the must have mods and protectors etc for it? Side art blades vs side mirrors too is what I can't decide??

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Definitely going with the colored inserts, and I'm leaning towards the art blades. I've had mirror blades on pins before, but never the art blades. so may change it up. Plus I think they look sharp..

Yep, these are the ones I'm leaning towards. These or the album covers blades. Easy to install I assume?

Thanks, appreciate the tip

Guessing this a dumb question but, it's my 1st new Stern, and I'm at work now placing a order from PBL and I'm unsure of the flipper rubber size for the upper flippers. 2" or ?

Thanks, only put about 4 plays on it so far in the 1st week, and just could not remember if the upper flippers were both mini or 1 of each. PBL only lists standard flipper rubber, and 1" mini, so I assume the upper left flipper is 1"

Well that just sucks. I personally would never buy another Stern if this happened to me. Hopefully you can work something out somehow

Yeah that's really horseshit IMO. Makes me 2nd guess my IMDN purchase in a huge way. Hearing some of these Stern horror stories makes me think I'll never get another. Really feel sorry for you...

Those hinge covers easy to install? They look nice

Was just curious how they install. This is my 1st new Stern, and haven't put on any mods, yet. Have the art blades and lighted flipper buttons on the way, and was gonna do these hinge covers next

DON'T give up whatever you do. They HAVE to take care of this eventually. Well, they better

My Stern blades just showed up today. Hope to install them this weekend. Do they need to be almost completely flat, or can they be installed a bit wavy? I've only done mirror blades, so this is new to me.

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Did you do yours dry or wet? I'm doing these by myself

Appreciate all the input everyone. Sure I'll be fine per usual. I'll flatten them til tomorrow just because.

Ok, another question for anyone that's installed the BriteButtons Flipper lights from PBL. Got those too today, and I'm not sure which "ticket" header connection I'm suppose to use on the coin door interface board in the the top left corner, the one on the left or right? Hate to use the wrong one and bleep it up. Sorry for the duplicate pic

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bumping my own post because i'm still unsure which connection to use. Anyone installed these on their's?

Much appreciated. Pretty sure i know, but want to make dam sure before turning it on. Thanks>>>

They sent instructions. Just had one picture, and it was hard to tell because the setup was a little different. Since the writing on the interface board is upside down, does that mean i'm connecting the connector "upside" down with the wires coming from above? Hate to sound so stupid, but i'm so new to Sterns and mods in general

Yep, makes sense. I'm just being stupid. So it must go on the left as your looking at it. Thanks

Lighted flipper buttons done, Annubis done, and blades done. Looks much better. Thanks all for all the info

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Love the archway too, been thinking about picking that up next. Looks good in pics, how good does it look in person?

Are there 2 different Orb mods? 1 that is interactive, and 1 that stays lit all the time? I found 1 for 20.00 and another for 46.00. Just curious what the difference is and which one people are buying.

Yep, saw it on your website. The other was from 3D mods i believe? Just ordered the Pharoah blinder kit from you yesterday. I like your Orb mod better because of the different color options. Sure i'll be ordering the Orb mod and maybe more from you shortly. Just noticed too your prices are different on your website vs going through here and adding to your cart. Must just add the shipping to the mod price through Pinside.

Finally got my Pharoah blinder kit installed last night. Wow, what a difference. I recommend it for anyone that doesn't have it already. Easy install too. Took a short video, but don't know how to add the YouTube video? Sure most know what it looks like but..

Yepper. Someone PM me and tell me how to attach a YouTube video to a post..

Ditto here. Added how many mods already now, and still nowhere even near a Premium price. .

I have the orb mod from Lermods and really think it adds a lot for not much really being there and going on. It's like a frosted glass and you can pick your color. I chose purple and love it. Breeze to install too. Think the interactive coffin lock mod is a must add-on as well..

Yeah i tend to agree. The price just doesn't justify it. I'm playing the game, not looking above the backglass. Hell, i'm so busy playing multiball 1/2 the time that a rarely see the LCD monitor. I personally would rather add 400 in PF mods.

I find it to be more of a "lucky" shot myself also. I just have a HELUVA time hitting it, especially when i need to.

Hmmmm, never really thought of that. Didn't think a tad here or there would affect the plunge that much.

Does the plane interfere at all with the arch when there both installed? I've been wanting the lighted arch, and possibly a plane also. Not sure if i want or need both. Just that the from Rods is more expensive. But that was my thought like you did, get the one from Rods which mounts in the left corner, then the arch is free and clear and no clutter

So, if it was to be mounted in the back left, it can still be interactive if desired correct?

Those solder joints don't look good. I personally would redo them. They look as old as the ones on my EBD. How many plays are on yours?

This has finally got this working for me, how long it lasts, don't know. I loosened the screw behind this black rubber post just at the end of the metal guide where the ball 1st enters the PF. Just loosened it and left it. Then set the auto plunge to 240. Setting 67 I believe. Have had no issues since.

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Christ, that's about what i have on mine, and mine looks nothing like that. That really is shame.

I've had my Pro since March, and have put on about 300 plays. NO IDEA why I just thought about it now, and then went and checked, but I don't have any attract mode? Looked under settings and didn't find any. What am I missing?

Nothing. It will say something if I hit a flipper, otherwise, all the lights are on etc. But no sound whatsoever

I get all of these. Just no sound unless I press a button. Believe I'm on 1.06 code?

Where can I find a list of rubber ring sizes?

Thanks. .

Gonna be shopping out my IMDN this week. 1st time owning a pin with metal ramps. So, what are we cleaning the ramps with?

Funny i've never noticed. Maybe i'm not looking at the screen enough while playing?? Guess i'll have to pay more attention

Ok, all this talk about how to score points and what shots to hit is always helpful to a newer player and some of the veterans. Here's my question, what's the key to hitting the right orbit? It's my hardest shot to execute and don't know why. Had mine well over a year now and have about 600 plays on it, and a high score of about 600M. But goddam, i just have a hard time with that orbit shot. Got my ramps down great etc, but not that dam orbit

I usually go very late on the flip, and typically it bounces off the upper right flipper or the guide, and if i go a bit earlier, i'll bounce it off the right ramp post. Can't find that fine line in between. Took me awhile to really get the ramp shots down, maybe it will just take lots more practice? May have to take a good look at it this weekend, maybe something in that right ramp, right upper flipper area is in need of a little adjustment

I was thinking the same thing. That's how i also got better on the ramp shots

I will definitely check the flippers. Thanks for the tips..

I have perfect play rubber on there now from PBL. Just completely went through it a couple months ago. New rubber, balls, clean/wax etc. It is a tougher shot on the fly vs trapping. Even when i have the ball trapped i'm having some difficulty. And i usually attempt the shot more with a trapped ball than on the fly. That's why it's so frustrating

I forget, who sells these ramp decals? I'm tempted again to get some

Looks similar to my game yesterday. Got extra ball on ball 1, 1 eddie card and 1 lit. Was almost to Cyborg MB. Got that on ball 2. Finished with my highest score ever. My extra ball was shit, and I drained my last ball by trying to be cute. Either way it was a dam fun game, and by far my best score on the opening ball.

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Have many of you IMDN owners installed the SpeakerLightKits from Doug? I recently got the Deluxe Kit, and may be installing them this weekend. Any tips or do's or don't when installing them?

Thanks!

So, when you guys are installing these deluxe speaker kits, are you leaving the foam in or no?

Completely agree. When i have the ball cradled on the left flipper, it's typically a brick between the orbit and the right ramp. Have both L and R ramp shots down pretty good, but not that orbit dammit...

I must of missed some posts here recently in the last few weeks. How the hell are some of you putting up these massive high scores??

I have no problems hitting it when i have the ball cradled, but a moving ball it's a little harder. But i think it's fairly easy no matter what unless the ball it's just flying through the inlane. It's that dam right orbit shot is what troubles me....

Had mine about a year and half. Don't play real often, but at least a few games per week. My HS is 785 million. Put up a low 600 mil, a few high 500 mil games and a bunch of 400 mil games. Had 2 occasions when starting ball 2 i was over 400 million already, and of course you know how the last 2 balls went

That's what I typically shoot for at the start of each game is to get to Cyborg MB. Get my ramps, spinners, orbits etc. Probably should have different goals from the start, but that's what i normally try to do. Wrong? maybe, but

Got my speakerlightkits installed months ago from Doug. Just love them. Thought I'd post a pic finally. Well worth the $$$

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Not custom. Perfect add-on.

Colors rotate, can change the scheme etc. Full remote to do whatever you desire. Still haven't fully figured it out as to what all it can do. Just adds to the whole background. For 90.00 or so bucks, hard to beat

Thanks Chris. I would definitely pick some up for your IMDN. Hell, I'll come over and install them since I owe you a favor

Anyone here with the interactive coffin ball lock mod from Lermods have any good pics they could post? Top of mine (mummy) fell off and I'm not exactly sure what angle he's suppose to be at when I reattach it. Thanks....

That's what i was thinking too

Ok, this code update thing is all new to me as well. I don't even have a computer at home anymore that works since I have one at work I use every day. So I downloaded the update off Sterns site, and opened it. This is what it shows. When I get back to work on Monday with a SD card, how do I get the update to the SD card and do I just use the one in my machine with 1.06 code or get a new one? And how big if I go new? Not a computer nerd by far, so this software stuff is very foreign to me

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That's it huh? Just extract both to the Thumb/Flash drive and plug it in in the backbox. Can my Thumb/Flash drive already have files on it, or do i need a new/empty one? Just want to make sure.

Didn't even pay enough attention when i went to Stern to download the update. Is it the Read Me file or the other? Dam!

Need to know soon which code update i'm downloading, Read Me code or the other?? Won't be back to work til Monday and need it downloaded before i leave at 2. Please someone specify which one. Thanks>>>>>>>>>>>>

Just noticed that. Me Dumb!!!

For those of you who already updated, did you go into your settings and make some mental notes of some of your current settings before you updated? I like how mine is set up other than the update I'll be doing tomorrow. Just like to know how I had a majority of it set before it all changes.

Just curious too what settings are more important than others to most of you. Not that they don't all matter, but I just dont want to spend hours going through every single setting if need be but I might. Pic idea is good tho. Was planning on just a notepad and pen but.

Which USB port do I put the thumb drive in for the update? I notice there are 2 side by side behind the backglass. Thanks...

Right side doesn't work. Says insert USB stick

Neither side is working. Not sure what you mean by formatting using etc etc. Not a big computer/downloader guy. Have to get a new stick I'm guessing??

PC

Any recommendations on what type and what size storage wise i need when purchasing a thumb/flash drive for my code update?

Kinda same here. Had mine nearly 2 years now. Never had more than 2 Eddie Cards, might of had 3 once, but don't think so. HS is pushing 800 million. Get to Cyborg MB about every 4th or 5th game. Just can't get over the hump i guess. Always get that outlane drain when i'm a shot or 2 away from the next step

I'll give it a try thanks. Revive spinner is probably my worst shot tho however. I'll practice it more. When I usually hit it it's not going through with authority so the spinner don't spin enough. Weakest shot for sure. Both ramps, center ramp, orbits I'm pretty good. Think I'll snug up the outlanes as well

Played my 1st couple games last night on the new code as well. Haven't noticed a WHOLE lot of differences. is there a list somewhere of what was updated, or can someone post a list of the changes? Best updates i noticed so far in a couple games was the lightshow at the end of a ball and the new animations, can't even remember what modes i saw new animations?

Had my best opening ball by far last night to start a game. Must of been at least a 20 min ball before it drained. Hands were just sweating. Got a extra ball on it of course so it turned out to be a 4 ball game, but still didn't crack a billion. And finally got to 2MTM. Have to admit I have no idea how I got there. Was frickin fun tho. Amazed I've had it nearly 2 years and this was the 1st. Guess I just don't play enough and don't dig deep enough on the rule set. Still the best pin out there IMO. And am loving the new code.

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I'd REALLY prefer an LE translite for my Pro. Is that even feasible? I'm pretty sure the LE's were glass, and not obtainable unless you bought an LE. Is this correct?

I'd be up for a Killers translite. Who has them?

Wasn't even paying attention. Got it, Thanks!

Anyone who's bought from them have an idea how long in terms of shipping since they're not in the states??

Don't matter, Killers is killer

I have the left one down pretty good. Still have a little trouble on the right one, but it's gotten a lot better. I too have some trouble with the upper left mini flipper loop shot. And what's the key in Flight of Icarus mode? i always fall apart when i get there. I shoot L and R ramp best i can but always come up short

That's what i do. Combo, combo combo. Well, i try best i can. How many dam combos does it take?

That's what i assumed. Was just curious if you hit a certain amount you actually beat Icarus in that mode. Still not 100% sure after having this pin for 2 years of what exactly i'm trying to do, SOME of the time

Thanks! I am on the newest code to by the way, which i love. Think my biggest issue with the complete ruleset as a whole is, I almost ALWAYS play this title by myself, so i never have enough opportunity to see what's fully going on on the LCD display. I'm always following my ramps, spinners, orbits etc, but the rest is harder to follow IMO some of the time cuz your so busy playing, especially when in MB which is often

Does anyone on here have the alternate Eddie KILLERS Translite from Retro Refurbs? If so i'd like to see a few pics. Still thinking about ordering one

I love the PBL lighted flipper buttons. I went with Purple on my PRO

RetroRefurbs also has or had a Killers translite. I'm hoping my wife picked one up for me for my birthday next Tuesday

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Having issues now with my lower right flipper sticking. Installed PBL lighted flipper buttons over 2 years ago and have had no problems until recently. It "feels" like it might be the button itself, but unsure. I've fiddled with the button numerous times and seems to work fine. Anyone also have issues, and what did you do to remedy the problem?

Yes

For some reason i'm having a hard time finding these at PBL. Haven't been on there in quite some time, but shopped there plenty. Part #?

Thanks! Anyone confirm these are the correct ones??

Perfect.

Me too. I've only had mine 2 1/2 years tho

I believe you are correct. There are no scoops etc on a Pro

Replacing coil stops only because i'm having issues with a sticky flipper. Clean coil sleeves or is that a waste of time? heard yes and no