Review: Another Solarforce L2 review with the Solarforce 3 mode XM-L drop in

Is it wrong ? , do they do it on purpose ? They don't know any better ? Or is it lottery time ?

We need more feedback from owners :

Would be nice if Solarforce sent out 10 drop ins , so we could establish a base line ....

Hey old will this switch suit this one ? i know it will fit but im talking about finish e.g old black shinny L2,s vs new matt black,s

my 3 mode xml dropin in my L2x (820 lumens per their site) just pulls 1.41amps on high using trustfire 18650.

wasted cash on this module i must say as i was hoping for their declared output. time to get that xml manafont drop in.

Nice review as always.

Seems like a good idea to get thes Solarforce dropins if you want to avoid soldering your own low-output.

If you want a great all-rounder, get this specific set.

A good and cheap host with class and properly driven emitter with great output/efficiency. Won´t overheat easily and gives good runtimes.

But most importantly; how´s the PWM on these? :)

PWM = Slow .......

Perfect

@ atbglenn thanks mate, a perfect match in size and finsh but one more question is that a B3 bezel

sure is

Here's another shot of the finish matching. Under the flash I notice an ever so slight difference. Under normal conditions it looks spot on to me..

Now you guys got me dreaming about getting one......

Oh, too bad, it sounded so good. Thanks.

Thanks for going out of the way to take the pic,s for me, One more question the L2P is just an L2 with a harder anno finish ?
Sorry for the thread hijack

I haven't seen the updated L2P in person, but mine has a different finish than the new L2 and is slightly longer, plus the non aggressive stock bezel.

could someone tell me if the color of the l2 2011 model matches the color of the s9 forward clicky?

http://www.solarforce-sales.com/product_detail.php?t=FA&s=18&id=206

information on the solarforce webshop is quite minimal. they don't even give the color of the l2 - it's black obviously. but is the s9 black? shiny black? gunmetal grey/black? who knows ...

thanks!

I have the L2P Ace which comes with the S9 tailcap. It is HA III anodized and has the same semi-matte black finish as the L2P. I don't have an L2, but I have an L2T and I believe they have the same finish, which is more of a flat black than the HA III finish on the L2P and S9. In use, I don't think you'll really notice it unless you are looking closely.

great. thank you. i guess so i'll just order one and will write a reply. maybe someone else is interested to know was well.

This thread just needed UP, searched for this a good while.

izeman: have you received your dropin, any measurements available?

Does anyone else have this one in use?

sorry. no measurements. but i'm REALLY satisfied. this lamp really rocks as a bike headlight. it has a wonderful flood.

i attached a forward clicky and a stainless steel bezel. both have a very nice touch and high quality.

What are you using for your bike mount? Nice throw and spill from the light.

buy those. they ROCK :)

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-adjustable-bicycle-mount-for-flashlights-2cm-4cm-diameter-31871

by far the best and cheapest you can get. the rubber is quite sticky, so the flashlight doesn't move by itself.

Thank you