The only reason its not in flames is that i kind of enjoy the pain 

Well i have to hit the vari target otherwise i'd burn out the coil, but yes the game plays without me hitting the vari-target (ie bumpers still bump)  but no other scoring occurs. I just cant see the relationship... 1 of the Vari targets is screwed and doesnt notch back nicely but it does eventually otherwise i wouldnt be able to start a game as Jyebow suggested.

Man this has truly got me, i might have to get someone in.

I've only got bad language left in my toolkit