Sofirn Q8 group buy (gb closed, but try PM to Sofirn for discount)

[parkerdude]

Well I got it wrong, I didn’t get the code until after that and purchased the Q8 on Sept 25th, oh well, I still like the light.

[klrman]

@DB Custom

klrman, it probably should be. More than a little scary, I have to admit. shirnask, I can’t say if I’ve had that EXACT expression, but I know there’s been more than a few times it had to have been pretty close to that. lol I found that pic when ToyKeeper started calling me Dr. Frankendale… :person_facepalming:

Haha. I can only dream about modding like you do. Right now, the biggest thing I've done is solder a replacement driver in my L6, but this Winter I will be reading many posts and will finally start to build something nice for myself. I have to start small and build on it all.

[pennzy]

I saw some Q8s on Ebay for about $40.

BLF Q8 5000lm Super Bright 4xled Tactical Flashlight Multiple Operation Torch...

I know nothing about the seller.
Edit : I just noticed $10 shipping . Never mind.

[nvanlaar]

@JasonWW

@nvanlaar

I was told the deal was good until the end of October… maybe they just meant the code was good until then… :person_facepalming:

I assumed the Group Buy ended Sept 21 when Sofirn said it was ending that day. Sorry.

It was a PM reply to the code PM. I asked how long it would be good for (I had to wait until my next paycheck…). Was told End of October. The code still works, but the priced jumped by $20. Doh! ah well, can win em all I guess.

[pennzy]

Did you use the code ? The code was for $39.95 , regardless of what the list price is . Try it, maybe still is $39.95.

[nvanlaar]

@pennzy

Did you use the code ? The code was for $39.95 , regardless of what the list price is . Try it, maybe still is $39.95.

I did. Nopers…

[pennzy]

Oh well, that sucks. If you are patient, sales will probably crop up. My first Q8 was $46.

[teacher]

I am loving this Sofirn Q8!! I like the tint even better than the BLF Q8.
The fit & finish are about as close to perfect as it can be.
Thanks Sofirn…. Great job!!

[Sillen]

@nvanlaar

@pennzy

Did you use the code ? The code was for $39.95 , regardless of what the list price is . Try it, maybe still is $39.95.

I did. Nopers…

Bugger! I paid full price for my BLF Q8 off Amazon AU, AUD$78 when there was discount available to make it AUD$40

[JasonWW]

@Sillen

@nvanlaar

@pennzy

Did you use the code ? The code was for $39.95 , regardless of what the list price is . Try it, maybe still is $39.95.

I did. Nopers…

Bugger! I paid full price for my BLF Q8 off Amazon AU, AUD$78 when there was discount available to make it AUD$40

First, it was for the Sofirn Q8 and secondly it was $40 US. The Australian conversion rate would make the price higher than $40 maybe like $56AUD.

$40 AUD is like $29 USD and they have never been that cheap.

I think there are coupons for the BLF Q8 for $46 USD, but not any for the Sofirn Q8 right now. Maybe soon though it will be available with a coupon.

[Sillen]

@JasonWW

@Sillen

@nvanlaar

@pennzy

Did you use the code ? The code was for $39.95 , regardless of what the list price is . Try it, maybe still is $39.95.

I did. Nopers…

Bugger! I paid full price for my BLF Q8 off Amazon AU, AUD$78 when there was discount available to make it AUD$40

First, it was for the Sofirn Q8 and secondly it was $40 US. The Australian conversion rate would make the price higher than $40 maybe like $56AUD.

$40 AUD is like $29 USD and they have never been that cheap.

I think there are coupons for the BLF Q8 for $46 USD, but not any for the Sofirn Q8 right now. Maybe soon though it will be available with a coupon.

I know it was the Sofirn, I was sympathizing with the experience of paying more when less had been possible.

Yes AUD$40 is like USD$29 and it was that cheap. It was a mistake but orders were filled https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/392606

[jigsaw]

Is there a decent diffuser available for the Q8?

[ohbreeeezy]

@jigsaw

Is there a decent diffuser available for the Q8?

Diffuser Tip (AOD-L)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Lambency-Cloud-Flash-Diffuser-Softbox-Reflector-w-Dome-Cover-Kit-New/253777127435?hash=item3b164ba80b

[gkushev]

Yesterday I received my Q8. I love that light and only complain I have is that I can’t unscrew steel bezel and tail cap. While I don’t care about the tail cap, I want to change the LEDs at some point.
Luckily this didn’t stopped me from flashing Anduril firmware on it. This is my first light with Anduril and I really like it. Everything seems to work fine, even switch light. Except battery indicator which isn’t accurate. When I put batteries which currently provide 3.8V and check battery voltage from Q8, the light blinks 4 times for 4.0 volts. Did I messed something when flashed it?
I used ToyKeeper’s hex from 09/30.

[contactcr]

I just checked mine and it isnt glued. Just use the bottom of a mouse pad/shoe/carpet. Twist and press at the same time and it will come off easily.

[jigsaw]

Mine is stock. Battery meter seems to read slightly high also.

[gkushev]

@contactcr

I just checked mine and it isnt glued. Just use the bottom of a mouse pad/shoe/carpet. Twist and press at the same time and it will come off easily.

Thanks for the reply, I mange to unscrew the bezel :). But wasn’t easy for sure, Maybe I should grease the threads.

[DB_Custom (Dale)]

Modded my second Q8 again, this time with an emitter swap using LED4Power’s dual footprint boards. With sliced SST-40’s on it and the openings in the reflector reamed out so the reflector sits down onto the board, it makes 8349 lumens on the 30Q’s. The lowest level is 0.1035 lumens. Forward Voltage is low enough that Candlelight in Anduril isn’t smooth all the way down at the base level, but works fine with a tiny bump up.

[djozz]

Those SST-40’s look cool in there!

[Dirt]

This iteration of my favorite light has some serious down range punch.
Not a cool white fan usually, I like this one.