Best C8 , Bang for the Buck

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The answer is no! But you will get more lumens with a xml

42

Prolly here.

43

Yup! That was it… and it was you. Thanks Lumatic! I love it.

44

Hope he continues with it.

45

Bought the C8 q5 one listed in the original post ($6.69 one) and received it today after waiting a month and low and behold its not a C8 its a “police” light with a side clicky button and what appears to be a charging port. WTF!!! Bought to give to my buddy to mount to his gun for Christmas! Now i am screwed! Was going to make it direct drive with a green xre!!! Im so pissed right now!!!

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I’d say Ubehebe made a pretty dang good point afterall. I guess those feedbacks have some validity. :cowboy_hat_face:

Not that it makes any difference now or it was prolly too late back then, but post #39 nailed it. :wink:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120876603879?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&\_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

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Wow apt323 that really bites! I bought the same one but it turned out to be everything Muto said it was. Mine only pulls about .9 amps on high but still throws pretty well. I have two more slightly different q5 c8’s coming in probably in the next week or so. If you want to gift one to your buddy let me know and I will sell you one of them. You should only be 1 shipping day away.

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Thank you manx! I might have to take you up on that. I found a few USA sellers that have a good rating for either $9-$10 so might have to try that out havent decided. Guess I could unmod the one i put the U2 in and give it to him and reuse the driver and led in something else.

Thanks again

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[quote=apt323]
Thank you manx! I might have to take you up on that. I found a few USA sellers that have a good rating for either $9-$10 so might have to try that out havent decided. Guess I could unmod the one i put the U2 in and give it to him and reuse the driver and led in something else.

Thanks again[/quote
That’s up to you buddy. Just remember the offer stands. I will let you know when I receive them in case you run short on time.
Rick

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Here is another find:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultrafire-12W-1600-Lumens-CREE-XM-L-U2-LED-Flashlight-Torch-Lamp-Light-camp-C9-/261136121958?\_trksid=p2047675.m1850&\_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D13534%26meid%3D3979660042238210705%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1080%26rk%3D4%26sd%3D251141220551%26

Also, I have found all Citipower C8s and 502bs to be an excellent buy, when bidding. I have been able to get them from 7 to 11 dollars by waiting until the last 6 seconds. bestsupply88, or Pitalam are excellent sellers. Surprisingly bright for the money.

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apt123

I am so sorry they sent you the wrong light after my recommendation.
I ordered another one and shortly after I ordered it, they were out of stock, so now I have to wonder what will show up whenever it does get here.
It was listed as a Nov26-Dec 1st delivery window and here it is Dec 6th and no light.
They provided a tracking number on Nov 15th, but they used that Flytexpress shipping service, which I have had problems with before.

On a previous order for one of those LunaPower MRV lights, like this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Bright-CREE-Q5-C8-LED-400LM-Tactics-Flashlight-Torch-Lamp-Aluminium-Alloy-/140872843320?item=140872843320&ViewItem=&nma=true&si=rlmS%2Bb2eIGaZ%2B7EGUMFxy2O%2BVIo%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&\_trksid=p2047675.l2557

It never showed and I sent them a couple emails asking where it is and I get the same old “Wait a few more days” routine.
Finally I told them, “Send me a new replacement immediately via DHL or another express shipper or face Deserved Negative Feedback”
They shipped me one the next day and I got it in less than 1 week, so I do believe they will take care of you.

Anyway, I will update when I receive my second order of this light.

I think this is the same light from a well known and trusted USA shipper for $8.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150777914358?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&\_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Thanks,
Keith

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I got this C8 light and it's good, but I don't like the driver. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CREE-Q5-Series-LED-500LM-5-Modes-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Torch-Lamps-Black-New-/221120048203?

The pill looks like this:



Has anyone modded this pill? How would I get the old driver out, without ruining.

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Normally you just need a pin to pry it open from the side. But in your picture, there seem to be residue of some sort - are they glued on? Then unfortunately some brute force may be necessary .

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OK, thanks.

Will wait till I have a replacement, before touching it. :-~

(Edited now that my pictures show.)

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i wonder … does anybody ever get extension for C8?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200775968472?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&\_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
i got mine from here… not brighter… but longer run time :slight_smile:

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You can get it here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18650-Battery-Extension-Tube-Ultrafire-C8-CREE-Q5-R5-T6-LED-Torch-Flashlight-/170936920741?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item27cca26aa5

Be sure your driver accepts 8 volts!

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Manafont now has an UltraFire-branded C8 for $12.89. Stated to have a T6 emitter and aluminum reflector. 5-mode...

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-c8-cree-xml-t6-5mode-led-flashlight-black-18650-p-12209

I haven't ordered this one yet, but it looks promising for the price...