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    Insight x2 led conversion- anybody interested?

    Kegs, how did range day go? Did you score a fresh battery yet...and how does it compare to your "TLR1 and a couple of other high output 3v flashlights (including the minimag with the same lamp assembly in it)." Still digg'n it??
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    Insight x2 led conversion- anybody interested?

    Due to the fact that you already killed one, you probably figured this out already, but.....when grinding the ring/ edge of the terralux base the best method I've found is to grind at an angle away from the circutboard, just grind around the bottom of the base. When enough material is removed...
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    Marwi night pro LED conversion

    F this!!!!!!!!!I'm about to take a Dremel tool to my temple ..........I have been trying to post images to this forum for a week now. The FAQ is telling me about functions that don't exsist, The help threads say to set up a host site...so now I have a photo bucket account that I also can't...
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    Marwi night pro LED conversion

    I will get a few pics up soon, sorry I'm taking so long:shakehead Too many projects going on at once, sadly none are of the fun variety, winter house prep and such:sigh:
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    Insight x2 led conversion- anybody interested?

    I want to add a few notes on batteries and runtimes to this thread as it pertains to this mod..... I decided to get brave reciently and try a rechargable lithium battery in my light. As some of you may know this can be dangerous because the full charge voltage of these batteries is somewhat...
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    Marwi night pro LED conversion

    I was feeling like I accomplished something.....my single LED setup seems simplistic compared to those three and four bulb jobs. Mine is a hell of a lot easier and cheeper to do though....and I'm happy with the results, that's what matters most!!
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    Marwi night pro LED conversion

    I have just completed LED conversions on my two Marwi night pro helmet lights. These are the ones with the 5-cell nimh flat pack. I have had these for a few years and was only happy with them for one season. Since then the runtimes have been getting more pathetic every year. I was finally fed...
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    Insight x2 led conversion- anybody interested?

    Is the lens retaining part of the bezel actually threaded? How hot was the water and how long did you soak it? Aparently there is a limit to how much heat the reflector coating can take. I might attempt to switch to the terra-lux reflector...the beam patern is cleaner than the modified stock...
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    Night rallies - sled dog rigs

    I can tell you from 24 hour mountainbiking experiance to be sure to also have a strong light mounted to your head. The sled mounted light will only point where the sled is pointing, but you may need to look into a corner or off to the side of the trail to get your bearing. Your head will also...
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    Dynamo mount for carbon fork?

    If you do end up mounting to the fork don't forget to add a ground wire. Most frame mount gennies use the mount as the ground. As a bicycle mechanic with 12 years under my belt, I would reccomend against the fork mount. I would even go so far as to say that if the bike came with a carbon fork...
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    AAA light mounting?

    Those twofish mounts are soft enough to flex down to that size, but you will need shorter velcro straps. The hook/loop overlap will not line up when you pull them tight around the smaller light. Another (better?)way to solve the issue would be to find something to fit around the light to...
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    Look at what I found.

    The hood orniment is a nice touch, but it is the only "upgrade" which has no function. Unless of course it's a cleverly disguised grenade:ohgeez: And the stupidest post of the day award goes to..... ME, for responding to, what used to be the stupidest post of the day. Any one else want to...
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    Ever play with your water proof lights in water?

    I enjoy showering with my surefire KROMA. It's fun to make the water turn different colorslovecpf I hope I dont regret this post:ohgeez:
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    Insight x2 led conversion- anybody interested?

    That is a pickle! I only see two ways out for you. #1: buy a new bezel and use my grinding method instead of boiling it. #2: core out the bezel you have with your dremel and try to fit the supplied LED reflector into the bezel. You should be able to scrounge a new lens from a maglight. Third...
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    Insight x2 led conversion- anybody interested?

    Pre-mod, the beam focus is possible because of the spring that forces the inc. bulb to the rear of the X2. Rotating the bezel then changes the position of the reflector relative to the bulb, causing a focus change. When this mod is done, the LED board is positioned directly against the ground...
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