EDIT:
04-25-11 Got the first light today. It does have an aluminum reflector. See the photos.
The aluminum reflector looks good, however, it is made for the stock star...
So, 20mm stars are not going to work with this reflector. You will have to use an XM-L or L2 and reflow it onto the stock star and an MT-G2 probably will not work, since we only have 20mm stars for them. It does not look like the aluminum reflector can be sanded on, like the plastic one. If you do use a 20mm star, the reflector will not sit down low enough, due to the wires. It might possibly work the MT-G2, but definitely not for an XM-L2.
If you go with an XM-L2 with the stock star, you should be able to go at least 4 amps without seeing a lot of excess heat.
The stock driver still does only 2 amps. I checked this one already - 1.97 amps on high.
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RMM ( Mountain Electronics) is offering the 5000K MT-G2 on Noctigon with the components for a Zener mod, for $18.75 + shipping, if we do a group buy of 25 or more.
"$18.75 + shipping for the MT-G2 and zener mod DIY kit. " Sounds like a good deal to me.
whaddyathink?
Hey,
I asked Wallbuys about a group buy for the ZY-T08, because I wanted to do a "Mod" Group Buy and offer to do videos on how to change it into an MT-G2 light.
Well... Wallbuys just posted their own group buys for the ZY-T08 and the ZY-T13, but I didn't expect this and it's on a time basis, so there's only a couple of days to get them. I don't know, I just don't understand, but...
Anyhow, The ZY-T08 now has an Aluminum Reflector and glass lens, so that's an improvement. If I can get Wallbuys to send me one or two, I will do a video of an MT-G2 mod on them. Other than that, at least right now, there's a great price on both lights.
Justin
Edit:
Both the new restocked Small Sun T08 and Small Sun ZY-T13 are updated version with Aluminum Reflector in stead of original plastic one, Higher quality, lower price
* Model: ZY-T13
* Emitter :: CREE XM-L T6
* Color BIN: White
* Case Material: Aluminum Alloy
* Finish: Aerospace Grade Aluminum Body with Anti Scratching Type III Hard Anodization
* Lens: Anti-shattering ultra clear lens, anti-scratching and anti-slip
* Reflector: Aluminum Smooth reflector
* Luminous Flux: more than 350 Lumens
* Output distance: 100m
* Runtime: 2-3 hours
* Lifespan: 100000 hours
* Mode: 5(Hi > Mid > Lo > Strobe > SOS)
* Power supply: 2 x 18650 Batteries (not included)
* Switch: Tail cap Clicky/Clickie
Brand: | Small Sun |
Model: | T08 |
Material: | Aluminium Alloy |
Color: | Black |
Emitter Brand: | CREE |
Emitter Type: | XM-L |
Emitter BIN: | T6 |
Emitter Color: | White |
Total Emitters: | 1 |
Brightness: | 635lm |
Runtime: | 1-2 h |
Beam Range: | - |
Modes: | 5, Hi- Mid-Low-Strobe-SOS |
Mode Memory: | No |
Switch Type: | Reverse clicky |
Lens: | Glass |
Reflector: | Aluminum Smooth |
Circuitry: | - |
Voltage Input: | 3.7-7.4V |
Waterproof: | - |
Special Features: | - |
Application: | Camping/Hiking/Cycling/Searching |
Battery: | 2 x 18650 (not included) |
Dimensions: | 174(L)x61(HD)x61(TD)mm |
Weight: | 329g (without battery) |
Packing List: | 1x Flashlight |
1x Strap |