Convoy L2...Guess who's back???

[3Tronics]

Thanks!

[Wrathbringer27]

@J-Dub74

@vēer

Just make sure he uses good enough solder to solder LED’s to the star so they dont fall off when dropped :D!

People been complaining in this thread, I hope you can forward that info to Simon:
Convoy S2+ failing a ~75cm drop...

I checked out that thread. I haven’t heard of that happening before. I’ve never personally had a quality issue with any of my Convoy lights but I replied over there asking for more info. If these are lights bought directly from Simon I will certainly contact him. If they’re coming from Gearbest or any less reputable supplier I won’t waste Simon’s time. Thanks for letting me know though. I have three S2+ flashlights and all have been dropped several times. One belongs to my 10 year old so you can bet that one has taken a beating and it works like the day he got it. I also have an M2, an S3, a couple C8s, and L4 and of course the beautiful L2. I don’t recall dropping the L2 yet but all the rest have taken a tumble or three with no ill effect.

It happened to my L4 once!

[J-Dub74]

@Tom E

In the OP he says it was bought from GearBest. Weird though - I thought Simon is Convoy… So if it’s a Convoy light, why wouldn’t Simon, the manufacturer, have some responsibility? If GB is doing, or having done, their own assembly of Convoy lights - wow, that would be an important thing to know.

I’ll address this but then I agree that this topic is off point and we should stick to the pure awesomeness (IMHO) that is the L2.

You thought right. Simon is Convoy. If it truly is a Convoy light I can assure you that Simon (Convoy) stands behind his/their lights and will resolve any legitimate issues. The reason I said what said is that Gearbest has been caught several times selling fake Convoy flashlights. Search “fake Convoy” and you will see them mentioned over and over. When Simon caught wind of it he took action and informed them that he would not sell them any more flashlights if they did not stop selling the fake inferior copies of his lights. GB has also repeatedly demonstrated poor and unethical business practices including trying to bribe customers into removing negative reviews. I committed to one group buy that’s being facilitated by them and I will hold up my end because I keep my promises. Aside from that I will never shop there. Enough about that. Back to the L2…

[KawiBoy1428]

@DB Custom

I was asked my opinion on this light by the OP, about the change to make it a 2 cell hunters light, and when I give my opinion I’m told to grow up and move on!

My kids don’t knit, so they back me 100% in my endeavor for a serious outdoorsmans’ light. And THAT’s all I’ve got to say about THAT!

Sign me up when Simon get’s that long tube done JDub, I’d like to go ahead with the MT-G2 version of the L2.

Hmm just went through my PM’s and received the same message “GROW UP and MOVE ON BOY! Well here is my question…. Do I really have too? :( :( :_( Bahaaaa!!!

[pilotdog68]

Oh that was a PM? I was wondering what the comment meant…

That’s rough.

[Jubeldum]

@DB Custom

Left China on the 4th, should be here in record time, tomorrow probably. (yeah, right!)

Blame JDub for this one, he set me up…

[J-Dub74]

@Jubeldum

@DB Custom

Left China on the 4th, should be here in record time, tomorrow probably. (yeah, right!)

Blame JDub for this one, he set me up…

Okay I’m confused. Don’t know what the picture is supposed to represent or what you’re getting at… :~

[Jubeldum]

@J-Dub74

@Jubeldum

@DB Custom

Left China on the 4th, should be here in record time, tomorrow probably. (yeah, right!)

Blame JDub for this one, he set me up…

Okay I’m confused. Don’t know what the picture is supposed to represent or what you’re getting at… :~

Must be before your time.
https://en.m.wikiquote.org/wiki/Marion_Barry#1990s
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Barry#1990_arrest_and_drug_conviction

[Tom_E]

@J-Dub74

@Tom E

In the OP he says it was bought from GearBest. Weird though - I thought Simon is Convoy... So if it's a Convoy light, why wouldn't Simon, the manufacturer, have some responsibility? If GB is doing, or having done, their own assembly of Convoy lights - wow, that would be an important thing to know.

I’ll address this but then I agree that this topic is off point and we should stick to the pure awesomeness (IMHO) that is the L2. You thought right. Simon is Convoy. If it truly is a Convoy light I can assure you that Simon (Convoy) stands behind his/their lights and will resolve any legitimate issues. The reason I said what said is that Gearbest has been caught several times selling fake Convoy flashlights. Search “fake Convoy” and you will see them mentioned over and over. When Simon caught wind of it he took action and informed them that he would not sell them any more flashlights if they did not stop selling the fake inferior copies of his lights. GB has also repeatedly demonstrated poor and unethical business practices including trying to bribe customers into removing negative reviews. I committed to one group buy that’s being facilitated by them and I will hold up my end because I keep my promises. Aside from that I will never shop there. Enough about that. Back to the L2…

Well, the L2 is now sold at Fasttech, GearBest, and BangGood, so it's all relevant, I would think. I sure would like to know if it's the same L2 components we're talking about between all these sources. True bout the GB fakes, but the picture shows the brass pill - fakes had an alum pill. Doesn't mean components are swapped or assembled differently though, depending on the source retailer. Actually I'm thinking now that the blue or red S2+ lights from GB had soldered drivers and no retaining ring, while Simon's had the retaining ring... Hhmmm. So maybe this means we can't trust the other "big 3" for the L2 as well?

Hhhmmm. Thinking the risk is limited when buying from Simon...

Unfortunately, GB is blowing away all others on L2 pricing, like for at least $6, like 15% - ouch! Discounts aside though... AVOID or save, but save may end up losing anyway .

[sb56637]

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[djburkes]

@Tom E

@J-Dub74

@Tom E

In the OP he says it was bought from GearBest. Weird though - I thought Simon is Convoy… So if it’s a Convoy light, why wouldn’t Simon, the manufacturer, have some responsibility? If GB is doing, or having done, their own assembly of Convoy lights - wow, that would be an important thing to know.

I’ll address this but then I agree that this topic is off point and we should stick to the pure awesomeness (IMHO) that is the L2. You thought right. Simon is Convoy. If it truly is a Convoy light I can assure you that Simon (Convoy) stands behind his/their lights and will resolve any legitimate issues. The reason I said what said is that Gearbest has been caught several times selling fake Convoy flashlights. Search “fake Convoy” and you will see them mentioned over and over. When Simon caught wind of it he took action and informed them that he would not sell them any more flashlights if they did not stop selling the fake inferior copies of his lights. GB has also repeatedly demonstrated poor and unethical business practices including trying to bribe customers into removing negative reviews. I committed to one group buy that’s being facilitated by them and I will hold up my end because I keep my promises. Aside from that I will never shop there. Enough about that. Back to the L2…

Well, the L2 is now sold at Fasttech, GearBest, and BangGood, so it’s all relevant, I would think. I sure would like to know if it’s the same L2 components we’re talking about between all these sources. True bout the GB fakes, but the picture shows the brass pill - fakes had an alum pill. Doesn’t mean components are swapped or assembled differently though, depending on the source retailer. Actually I’m thinking now that the blue or red S2+ lights from GB had soldered drivers and no retaining ring, while Simon’s had the retaining ring… Hhmmm. So maybe this means we can’t trust the other “big 3” for the L2 as well?

Hhhmmm. Thinking the risk is limited when buying from Simon…

Unfortunately, GB is blowing away all others on L2 pricing, like for at least $6, like 15% - ouch! Discounts aside though… AVOID or save, but save may end up losing anyway .

I’ve got one in route from banggood, as soon as it gets here, I’ll post some pics of it so you can compare.

[Jubeldum]

Why does Simon have to keep making me want to spend more money?

[Inkidu]

Am I missing something? Having started with P60 pills I was looking forward to being able to exchange a driver without solder mess.
Without a ring

A sizable space around the whole ring.

pg

Thanks for any help
EDIT
I opened up my other L2 and that ring was bigger. I might of got rings switched up.

[Inkidu]

The nice thing about your own mod is that you can do what ever you want.
triple xpl V6 3D, Efest 26650 3500mAh, FET + 7135 Driver - 17mm - MTN-17DDm, and a 10508 Carclo Lens - 3-UP Frosted Medium Spot Optic (xpl mod)

I am thinking about adding a Lowel IP-72 Frost Gel. Heat might be a problem.
Not to sure how PWM will affect pictures, but I would like to use the L2 as way of adding some diffused lighting.

Also thinking about having 5/8” cut off the head. A piece of glass could set on the first shelf up. Without the reflector and bezel this starts to approach a lighter more EDC light. (257.5g) w/o battery
While taking a light meant to be a thrower, and turning it into a flood light might not seem the right thing to do.
The light does have the mass to handle the heat and the Efest has the capacity of the best 18650.
Also the 26650 puts out great amps with less voltage sag compared to an 18650.

[J-Dub74]

@Inkidu

The nice thing about your own mod is that you can do what ever you want.
triple xpl V6 3D, Efest 26650 3500mAh, FET + 7135 Driver - 17mm - MTN-17DDm, and a 10508 Carclo Lens - 3-UP Frosted Medium Spot Optic (xpl mod)

I am thinking about adding a Lowel IP-72 Frost Gel. Heat might be a problem.
Not to sure how PWM will affect pictures, but I would like to use the L2 as way of adding some diffused lighting.

Also thinking about having 5/8” cut off the head. A piece of glass could set on the first shelf up. Without the reflector and bezel this starts to approach a lighter more EDC light. (257.5g) w/o battery
While taking a light meant to be a thrower, and turning it into a flood light might not seem the right thing to do.
The light does have the mass to handle the heat and the Efest has the capacity of the best 18650.
Also the 26650 puts out great amps with less voltage sag compared to an 18650.

I love seeing the abstract ideas that come out of this forum. There is no “wrong” thing to do here. :bigsmile: I love seeing the insanity that mad scientists that make up BLF come up with. That’s what makes this forum so interesting. If you think you can approach an EDC light with this I really want to see what magic you come up with. Carve away and let us know how it all turns out with pictures and numbers!

[DOHC20]

so how do i apply the discount code, BLF doesnt work as a code. Am i just putting in the incorrect code?

[finges]

@DOHC20

so how do i apply the discount code, BLF doesnt work as a code. Am i just putting in the incorrect code?

@J-Dub74

1. Simon is offering a 15% discount on the L2 to all BLF members. I asked him if he could make an active code available but no word on that yet. For now if you want to buy one just add BLF 15% discount in your comments on the order and wait for him to adjust the price.

2. The host price will be $35.12 and the 15% discount will work on the host too.

@J-Dub74

As far as discounts go Simon is offering 15% off to any BLF members. You just need to send him a message through his Ali store.

[VaKo]

So mine arrived with marks on the reflector, what’s the best way of getting this sorted out?

[thijsco19]

Where did you bought it?

If it was trough his ALI store, contact him via his store.

[VaKo]

Via Aliexpress, I’ll go that route. Hopefully it won’t involve mailing anything back to China