Has anybody swapped the emitter on a Sunwayman V11R?

Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts
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I just got a Sunwayman V11R Mirage set and I absolutely love it. It is a total toss up between this light and the JETbeam RRT-01 as my favorite EDC light. I just received a Noctigon XM16 MCPCB with an XM-L2 T6 3C already flowed onto it and I am trying to decide which of the 2 lights it should go in. I have never modded a light before and I am probably going to test my skills on a XinTD before I break either of these open, but I was curious if anybody has swapped the emitter on the V11R or has disassembled the head and knows if the LED is mounted on a 16mm star like the RRT-01 or if it is more difficult to mod.

Thanks!!

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I know the has... that's all I know...

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I tried modding my V10a, which I think uses the same internals as the V11r.

Unscrewing the bezel didn’t work. Unlike the RRT-01, the star isn’t accessible just from removing the bezel and reflector. The head of the light flares out behind the reflector and covers the star.

As far as I can tell, the only way to replace the emitter is to actually unscrew the threadlocked threads directly below the magnetic ring that hold the head together. I couldn’t figure out how to do this, so ended up giving up on the attempted mod.

It’s possible to mod the V11r. People have done it. But I believe it to be much harder to mod than the RRT-01.

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It was the older version of V10R Ti (with XP-G, ensuring "easy" Nichia swap)

The star is about 12mm, so not a direct swap. Of course the design might have changed for newer XM-L models, but I don't think so..

Yes, above the magnetic ring (towards the bezel). And there's a lot of red thread lock:

Then just pop the isolator py pressing it from some side:

..and you can access the emitter:

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If you like the tint of your V11R, dont mod it. Its not worth it for those few lumens. XML2 are better suited when you need as much light as possible.

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Thanks guys for the replies. I think I’m just gonna mod the RRT-01. I agree that the Sunwayman probably isnt worth the effort as there would probably not be any gain in lumens.

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The Jetbeam doesnt drive the LED that hard either. Maybe stick with the XinTD. ;)

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What is that tool called ?

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Strap wrench.

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Sweet! Thanks found a set for cheap

http://m.harborfreight.com/2-pc-rubber-strap-wrench-set-69373.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided

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See here, V11R has exactly the same head estructure than V10R, M11R, M10A, V10A, and M10R. I have taken apart the head of my Mirage and it was not specially dificult using tape or rubber as protection of the anodized.

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Those v11rs in the photos look so different. The reflectors look small and the bezel ring etc Look beefy

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My V11R was stuck real hard with tread lock. Thought those thin wall would crack, but it went fine. I used those Biltema strap wrenches in the pic above.