Anyone knows if I can get an 37mm OP reflector replacement? Does it exist?
Mine should arrive any day now. I think I’ll improve it and will give it as a present to a friend.
I was thinking about soldering some braid at the tailcap and changing the wires from the driver to the led. But what width should the braid be? And what diameter should the replacement wires be?
If the ones at Fasttech will fit, then yes. 
They are the ones used in Convoy C8 lights, if that helps. I do believe they are a standard C8 reflector format.
Iirc the tangsfire has the deeper reflector.
OK, once I get my Tangy C8 I’ll compare and try the fit.
where are they located?
I’m not sure either, but if the size is correct, I guess this one can fit Tang’s C8.
41 x 37mm OP reflector
This is the measurements in the openings post:
The reflector is smooth aluminium, 35 mm deep and 40mm wide
Hope that helps
USD21! I rather spend on brand new Convoy C8
Measurement is right. I think it will fit in. Thanks.
It is probably the inner measurement.
I posted the measurements in post #88, using a caliper. The KD one is the closest.
Could someone please answer my questions? I’ve got some desoldering wik that is about 1,5/2 mm width. Would that be enough?
What kind of wire should I use to improve current flow to the led?
I personally wouldn’t bother with it for this particular light, but to upgrade other lights I use 2mm wik and 22 awg silicone wire.
Doing both those things - copper braiding the springs and beefing up the wires can be dangerous territory of amps, depending on the battery of course. But for solder wick copper braid, I use 1 mm. I find the 1.5 mm too heavy, thick to work with, but maybe it's tougher - will hold up better. For wires, I use 22 gauge or 24 gauge silicone coated, but prefer 22 gauge if the wire thickness is not too much in the way of seating the reflector. mtnelectronics.com is a great source for wires. Before RMM's store, I bought from RC Hobby I believe.
The solder wick I use is this: fasttech - 1.0mm. It's cheap stuff. I soak the piece first with isopropyl alcohol to remove residues.
That will help me on my way for my first mod! Thanks alot guys!
To bad I’m situated in Northern Europe and not the USA. Seems it is really alot harder to come by decent electronic parts, wires and tools here. But I’m going to try my luck at a R/C store.
I was planning to run it on either on a protected panasonic or a protected trustfire flame. It was my understanding that these batteries are not able to supply the amount of ampere that would take it anyware near the dangerzone (wich would be 4 to 5 amps I guess?). But then, I am a total newb when it comes to modding flashlights. So if I’m doing anything stupid, please tell me!
I do think the C8 I got is underdriven, given its performance compared to the beamshots earlyer in this tread. But I do still have to test the light with a fully charged panasonic as soon as my new charger arrives.
and one good charger you go better
Yes - all true. Should be ok with a regular protected Panasonic or TrustFire. Forgot, but you may be in the low 3A's with those cells, so may be less bright than the pics.
I have an off-topic question here. I remember the Lightmalls C8 was discussed a lot here before and its driver was known with direct-drive in high, is that true? If it is, how would this Tangsfire C8 compared with the Lightmalls C8?