It Lives!

[YellowDog]

I purchased this bad boy a few years ago at an auction. I found out why it went so cheap when I tried to find the ramps for it. Only the Comet ramp has been reproduced.

The rest, I had to wait to find someone who was parting one out. Then it took about a year to get enough time to clean it up and install the donor ramps. The displays are messed up, but I have replacement Rottendog displays on the way. Once they are it, it will be working 100%. As it stands now, even with the messed up displays, it is a very fun pin to play.

I am now 2/3 of the way to the Python roller coaster trifecta, Comet, Cyclone and Hurricane. Just missing a Hurricane.

ken

 

[Broodwich]

A personal favorite of mine, now when are you going to start taking game repairs again?

 

[Robotron Jon]

Someone just started reproing the ramps for this game recently.

Info here:

http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/cyclone-subway-and-cyclone-ramps-are-now-available-1

 

[Robotron Jon]

Not bad, mine works okay.

 

[YellowDog]

Someone just started reproing the ramps for this game recently.

Info here:

http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/cyclone-subway-and-cyclone-ramps-are-now-available-1

I know. I found that recently, but went with the parted out ramps because I had them (no additional cost). At some point in the future I will probably look to get one or two new ones.

I did replace some of the plastics as well. I was fortunate enough to get a set of plastics from CPR's original run of Cyclone plastics from several years ago. Not sure of the exact time frame. When they announced them on their web site I tried to order and was given the out of stock message. I tried their US dealers and they were shown as out of stock. I finally found a dealer in Norway that had a set that was on sale. With a good exchange rate and the 20% off, they were cheaper than buying locally despite the high shipping cost. When I got them I found out that they were from the first run of Cyclone plastic repros. They had been on the shelf. About a week after I got my plastics, they were suddenly available on the CPR site and all the distributors. No idea what happened, but I am guessing they put them up on their site and then had a production hitch.

ken

 

[YellowDog]

Update. I got the new displays yesterday and put them in tonight. The only hitch was the 90 degree ribbon cable header was too close to the board, so I had to carefully bend it out just a smidge. Once they went in they were perfect. Once I can download the pic from my phone, I'll post it.

Now I need to save up and get a set for my F14.

Since these fired right up, it makes me think it is just one of the interface chips on the board.

ken

 

[Cmndr Brain]

Nice. Fun game. I've had mine for about 8 years now. Completely torn apart. When I bought mine, the playfield was ruined. The previous owner spilled transmission fluid on it. I have a repro playfield, but haven't had time to transfer parts. And yes, my ramps are cracked and chipped, but at least they're there. Congrats on the completion of yours.