Try going to
Use that YTxxxx tracking number as the reference and fill in the zip. You might get a different FedEx tracking number. I would expect Fedex to have the package by now. Could be they are just slow after the holiday though.
I got my FedEx tracking number from my Orders in my Account listing at Banggood. When I plugged in this number at FedEx Tracking, I got the YT number that allowed me to see more detailed information through 17Track.net. When I put the YT numbers in “Delivered!” it didn’t show anything, but when I swapped out these numbers with the FedEx numbers then the packages registered in the “Delivered!” app…. seems my first one is taking a long shower at a truck stop in Palm Springs. Go figure.
So in prep for this light, been buying some 30q’s from BG. Noticed over the last week that the link in my order of the 15a discharge version is now leading to the same page (?) But is now saying 20a. I was only able to find the 20a on bg now. The page still has the same reviews, questions etc. Anyone know if the maybe the ones I bought were 20a or if it’s all just luck of the draw hahaha tyia
Those of you who received their q8 confirm if the lg mj1 unprotected button top fit ?? Thanks…
Since this thread just isn’t long enough, here are some gratuitous beam shots.
The short range shots are at about 165 ft (50 m) from the evergreen tree:
First, a crappy bike light, that uses 4 18650s (not all parallel), and has 5 emitters, so it kinda has some similarities to the Q8, but it also has a horrid, ugly, no good blue tint:
Then a C8 with XP-L Hi:
Thorfire S70:
Convoy L2:
And finally, the Q8:
Not surprisingly, throwers look better at longer distance (914 ft, 279 m):
L2:
Q8:
Throwers are fun, but there’s a lot of spill, and a whole lot of light coming out of the Q8.
Got mine and I gotta say, this is a great light. Big shoutout to the entire Q8 team, I know it wasn’t smooth sailing but this sure is a smooth light. Would be good buy at double the price, at this price ya’ll should buy two!
Received my light today! Looks great! Works great! Ramping is beautiful. The UI is fun to learn and dink around with. Had to reset it after messing with it too much and not reading instructions. Thanks again everyone!
Nice pictures manithree. The snake on the footpath looks like it was blinded by the Q8. 
Good to see nice reports!
And oh wauw TK, that XKCD is very good, that and LRUs text will be added to my “FAQ/rule posts”
Wow, the most prolific thread on BLF has almost 15,000 posts now!
ALCON,
Q8 arrived….this thing is qualiteeee! Just need cells and charger quick!! I’m a Newbie! :person_facepalming:
Need Cells for both the Q8 and the BLF GT. Total 16 cells & charger. Best cells I can buy. :money_mouth_face:
Recommendations welcome, or just a link. 
Respectfully
Did you guys manage to find any vendor who can ship button top 30Q’s from China? We need to fuel our toys
What a crazy thread. 
Nobody knows what country your in, but if the US, then there are good deals on the 30Q batteries. They are very popular. Then the Liitokala LI500 charger does 4 cells at 1 amp each, so that is another very popular choice.
Ps, I’d get 2 of those chargers so as to save time.
Well after a couple of days of playing with the Q8 at my desk, its a great light, no issues on mine, the only thing i keep coming back to is how heavy it is. it feels very solid.
also it might just be me but it feels a little front heavy,
Im not saying its an issue cause its not. i was just very surprised how heavy it is.
Yea it is not light for its size
Using four cells?
What Jason says is what I would say too about cells and charger
Agreed :+1:
Okay now it says I've cleared customs but so far FedEx is dropping the ball.
Nothing unusual there...
Yes it feels solid, good for heat spreading but it limits its portability
Thinking about weight, what if we had sticked to the solid copper pill, like was one of the first ideas? :smiling_imp:
Finally! :partying_face:
I found my first Q8 in the mailbox a couple hours ago! The wait has been so long i wasn’t expecting it before another month or two… and my BT 30Qs are not even charged!
On quick first inspection everything looks good. Second batch with small screws on the driver. Threads lubed, leds rather well centered - not perfect but i don’t care that much, screw heads look fine, no scratches or dings anywhere, reflector and lens clean, switch leds even, no bur in the battery tube… Good job TF and the Q8 team!
The only visible imperfection that someone pointed out earlier are some machining marks in the bezel gaps. You really have to look for them.
This is probably one of the best finished light i got from china at this price point.
More comments to come after sunset… :smiling_imp: