Thanks, Dale (you posting fiend!). I’ve never really messed around with buck drivers, still a lot to learn there.
Thanks, I did happen to buy 2 of those drivers….so I’ll get to do it again. I may have to get a new Iron, the old Weller 3202b seems to be inconsistant.
PM inbound regarding soldering iron…
I love reading all of this, but I do have one question…
Does everyone know that there is a thread entirely dedicated to modding the L2 and L6? HERE IT IS!
I don’t think that I can un-derail a BLF thread 
That is beyond my level of influence but I do have to try once in a while!
The main reason I bring this up is that if I were searching for how to mod my L6 or L2 and I were either not a BLF member (ridiculous, I know) or a BLF member who was not as obsessed with this madness as I and most of you are then I would probably look at the modding thread where sadly, I would miss much of this excellent discussion.
Sadly, the modding thread only has a fraction of what is being posted in the main L6 thread. :weary:
So if any of you want to head over there please do! 
The pic in the OP of that thread BTW is a mash-up combo of L2 and L6 modded and stock (the modded version a DB custom) and topped off with a knife customized by our late and great modding mentor and very missed friend, Old Lumens. RIP brother…
It’s just that this thread is seriously notorious… Hey J-Dub, how about you put a description of the mod thread front page first post on top with a link? More people will see it instantly (hopefully) and use it… Just an idea. 
My bad, I’ll do better. The reverse wires were an anomally, but still only relevant for modding.
Thanks
That’s why i want to build the single cell version , for comparison and because it will be a cool thrower .
I have seen very good results from single cell powered xp-g2 S4 emmitters , and i would really like to know the outcome on this too .
Sorry Jdub:)
Ha! Not bad advice coming from a “noob”
Done. Thank you. :+1:
The spring bypass at the tail end of my L6 has broken off (at the lower end of spring). Looks a bit tricky to re-attach (my soldering skills are limited). How much lumen loss do you think I would be getting by not having the tail spring bypassed?
Probably most critical if your L6 is bumped in power. If stock, the output difference won’t be all that noticeable. If bumped, your spring could collapse under the load, which is the real reason for the spring bypass in the first place.
It’s not difficult to solder a wire in, try to wrap the bare wire over the top coil of the spring before applying solder, this helps it stay together better.
Hi,
My L6 is stock, so I’m not sure if it is worth re-soldering. I’ve not noticed any visual change in output. Still, might give it a try based on your advice.
Regards,
Stephen
Cheers buddy!
However… I actually meant really on top of first post. Now, one needs to scroll down the first post all the way to read this message. If you put the message all the way on the top, then it’s more likely that people will get to read it, instead of clicking directly to last post and not reading it…
… And you could also post the latest news (tan/sand colour L6, or illuminated switch) right below this message, so it’s easier for people to spot it, again, instead of scrolling all the way down first post to read latest developments. Cheers again!
In terms of difference in output, the absence of a spring bypass is I think primarily of interest with a FET drive, where you want as much voltage as possible to the led (and as little voltage consumed by other components, such as the spring). The L6 has a constant current driver, so I don’t think you’re going to have much of a difference in output at all, let alone visual difference. It’s primarily a slight reduction in run-time, but I guess it’s pretty marginal. As Dale mentioned, there is a difference whether the L6 is stock or not. In stock, there is 5A going through the batteries, hence 5A through the spring. This is not a stupid high value. If you have 10A going through the batteries and spring, then a doubling in amps means quadruple in losses. This is where things get nasty. But in stock 5A form, it’s not really too big of a problem I think.
After waiting for 3 months…my R100 finally showed up!
Ordered 100 for $0.86 shipped from Fasttech. The first order was lost and I decided to order another one.
Wow the R100 is tiny! Soldering it took about a minute and it’s now pulling just over 7A from Efest purple 26650 4200mah. Stock was pulling about 4.9A.
My Convoy Clear L6 just arrived. I am in love. I have been looking for a Boomer flashlight for over a year. I had been looking at the Trustfires, J12, J 18 etc. I wanted something running off the 26650 battery and was a real boomer. But I never pulled the trigger. Then I read a review here on the BLF of the L6 and thought it would qualify to be a finalist in my pool. ut again I couldn’t make a decision. Then the Clear L6 was released and I immediately knew which flashlight I wanted to buy.
The L6 arrived today and I opened the box and just had to stop and look at it for 10 minutes. It really is that pretty. I popped in a couple of Xtar IMR 26650 3200’s and turned it on. It really is powerful. I live in the city so I can’t truly measure how good it is because there isn’t a really dark place close by. But I will get out into the country soon and see how powerful it is.
I love hearing stories like this. Welcome to the L6 fan club.
I’ve had my black version since May 2016, and my silver version since October 2016. Both have been flawless performers. I couldn’t be happier.
May I take this in a different direction for just a few moments…
STOP talking the L6 up everybody …it’s not helping you know!
I’ve had one for a while too and been hoping to buy another one ……foolishly expecting the price would have come down by now.
If we keep saying how good this light really is, the price will never come down at this rate!
Any way just wanted a couple of minutes of your time …but it’s a great light isn’t it (damn! now I’m doing it)
+1 Ragsy.
I doubt the price will get any lower until the next big thing comes out. My perception is that the pace of new stuff is slowing down. I’m not sure if people don’t have the money or if we are all just so happy that we don’t have the desire for anything new.