Metallica (Premium)
Stern, 2013Hey all,
I'm purchasing my first pinball and am waiting for delivery of a Monster Premium NIB!
Just looking for more learned opinions from Metallica fans or owners on what are the must have mods to really bring the machine alive and even which ones don't add anything to the experience .
Thanks ahead of time for the feedback
The sidewall art and flasher package from pinball refinery adds an awesome light show upgrade if you are into that
Shaker should be your first purchase.
Subwoofer your second.
Then non play upgrades such as a color dmd.
I was strongly considering the side art and uv light package. It looked insane in videos I watched. The shaker and upgraded speakers are a done deal for me considering it's a music pin. A sparky air ball protection makes sense too
Quoted from pumpkinheadpin:I was strongly considering the side art and uv light package. It looked insane in videos I watched. The shaker and upgraded speakers are a done deal for me considering it's a music pin. A sparky air ball protection makes sense too
When I ordered my art/flasher kit from refinery I added the scoop and hammer flasher mod as well to my shopping cart since they are pretty inexpensive...... I like the hammer flasher but the scoop flasher is just ok
Quoted from centerflank:When I ordered my art/flasher kit from refinery I added the scoop and hammer flasher mod as well to my shopping cart since they are pretty inexpensive...... I like the hammer flasher but the scoop flasher is just ok
I figured they are so inexpensive , I would add those as well, like you
Cliffy's are a must, shaker right behind it. I also added pinbits protector set, mirror blades, replace the block behind the hammer with a newton ball, snake fangs, under cab lighting, DMD reflector and a snake tongue decal.
I'm avoiding color DMD, I'm afraid it might spread to my other machines..
Quoted from Butch2099:Cliffy's are a must, shaker right behind it. I also added pinbits protector set, mirror blades, replace the block behind the hammer with a newton ball, snake fangs, under cab lighting, DMD reflector and a snake tongue decal.
I'm avoiding color DMD, I'm afraid it might spread to my other machines..
The color DMD is the most expensive of the mods. But I will have just this one...for now!
seems I need to protect everything on a brand new machine.
Sparky air ball protect first. Refinery uv side blades and lightning rods really make it pop. Snake eyes, fangs, and tongue bring snake to life.
Quoted from pumpkinheadpin:Where is the best place to find the sparky protector?
I also need one and needed it shipped to Canada. Can't seem to find it anywhere.
Quoted from pumpkinheadpin:Where is the best place to find the sparky protector?
For sparky air all deflector contact Pinside member RICKWH
Quoted from daveispinball:Shaker should be your first purchase.
Subwoofer your second.
Then non play upgrades such as a color dmd.
Cant believe how these have more then doubled in Price..
Wonder how many us pinsiders have purchased all together? Lol
Quoted from Join_The_Cirqus:Cant believe how these have more then doubled in Price..
Wonder how many us pinsiders have purchased all together? LolCan anyone give an opinion on whether the External sub is better than say, a pinball pro upgrade to all the speakers?
Sparky Air ball protector is a must... http://www.pinbits.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_74
Cut or buy some vinyl for around the sparky magnet(or at minimum just make sure magnet is level with pf)
External Sub woofer
Shaker..
Lots of other cool mods at:
MezelMods
Pinball refinery
Hooked on Pinball
(I'm sure I've missed some of the modders, maybe others can chime in as well)
I have the lit up graveyard arch and light in the hammer as well as the get plastic to make fuel lights look colored.
External sub (psw10) blows an upgraded cabinet woofer out of the water! No comparison get the external sub.
Quoted from Concretehardt:External sub (psw10) blows an upgraded cabinet woofer out of the water! No comparison get the external sub.
Agreed^^^ I would start with this, even over the shaker. When the hammer drops you feel it, when the spinners go you feel it. I have flipper fidelity 8"system and it sounds nice, but the system really came to life with an external sub.
Quoted from Concretehardt:External sub (psw10) blows an upgraded cabinet woofer out of the water! No comparison get the external sub.
1000% agree!!
Quoted from pumpkinheadpin:Very cool cup....Except it's empty
No Packer game today 
Quoted from Concretehardt:External sub (psw10) blows an upgraded cabinet woofer out of the water! No comparison get the external sub.
and a 12 or 15 inch..... it's EARTHQUAKE time. 
Much appreciated feedback. External sub it is !!! I have one but I'll buy a cheaper one just for the pinball.
Over 1000 games on my Met premium without any airball protector and no issues at all, so it's not a must. I not saying don't buy it, just that it is not an essential item as many on here like to insist.
For me, the #1 mod has to be the Color DMD. I have it on several of my games but none look as good as Met. I was also blown away by how good the speaker light kit looks. It is sweet. I will also echo that the snake tongue and fangs are a must because you want a snake, not a frog! I did swap the metal block for a real captive ball. Seems like a no brainer because it looks better and makes it a better shot.
Also, take those damn spot lights off the slingshots and relocate them to the Fuel targets and the scoop. The slings look so much better without them blocking the view.
Quoted from centerflank:No Packer game today
I know the feeling. My Giants exacted a little revenge on the Cowgirls today!
Quoted from Concretehardt:External sub (psw10) blows an upgraded cabinet woofer out of the water! No comparison get the external sub.
Plus MET needs all the low end it can get. Turn the sub off and it sounds so pitiful, like AM radio.
Rob
Quoted from pumpkinheadpin:I know the feeling. My Giants exacted a little revenge on the Cowgirls today!
That was an interesting game, Cassel had 3 picks in 5 passing attempts? That was crazy awesome!
Quoted from centerflank:Custom beverage holder! image.jpeg
Where did you get that cup holder? I need one for my Road Case!
No way, that sucks they raised the price on the blacks subs...I ordered 4 black ones in September $126.00, just ordered a black one October 17th $129(just got delivered). I think the Pinball community has spiked sales and caused a price hike..
I'm still bummed I couldn't find any for the $99 I kept hearing about
Quoted from centerflank:That was an interesting game, Cassel had 3 picks in 5 passing attempts? That was crazy awesome!
Anytime we beat them, it's crazy awesome 
I'm sold on the speaker lighting, I love it.
What about the Cointaker backbox kit for the premium?
It's pricey and is eating into the budget for the color dmd. But if it's worth it, I'd install it.
Quoted from Leachdude:Where did you get that cup holder? I need one for my Road Case!
They are all sold out!
Quoted from Concretehardt:I also like custom armor, green plastic protectors, coin taker customer back box lighting panel, hammer light mod, graveyard light mod, lit flipper buttons, lit amp mod, sparky helmet mod ect ect
I love them all too!! I feel like Veruca Salt , lol
Got mine last week. I added colordmd, Matt McKee topper, Aurich hammer, cliffies all around, yellow protectors, helmet coil mod, snake tongue and fangs,gels to color the fuel gauge lights, color speaker lights, and captive ball. Love this game!
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Where did you get the Hammer? From reading the site, they seemed to be just sold on a limited basis?
looks great !!!
Quoted from Elevatorman:Thanks for this thread.I'm getting ready to start modding my Met.
I was hoping it would help more than just me.
I'm typically not a fan of adding figurines but the skull is awesome at the scoop. Where can you get that?
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