modifying a nitecore

im a new member but i have been lurking a while, i finaly registered cuz i have a question i have to ask, i just bought a nitecore extreme r2, what all bodies can i put on it i have seen/heard about NEx heads on surefire single cell bodies, can i put a 2 cell body on it like a 6p?:candle:

check out the nex review:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/198804

the sf e-series bodies and heads are compatible but only with max 1 cell (max 3,7V). SF e-series bodies which fit 17500 or 17650's might be what you are looking for.

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2 cell bodies with a 17670 work great with the Nitecore extreme. I've used a E2D body, but there are other cheaper options:

[FONT=ARIAL, VERDANA, HELVETICA][FONT=ARIAL, VERDANA, HELVETICA]Valiant Concepts 2-123 Clicky Body[/FONT][/FONT]

http://www.jsburlysflashlights.com/...click&cat=flashlights&catstr=HOME:flashlights

Vital Gear FB2 BK, (flashlight body, 2 cell, black)- $40
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=239563

I'd ask the sellers if they fit 17670s just to be sure. Not all Surefire or other 2 cell bodies are wide enough.

Sverre

@nofair, doesnt run to much juice through it?

any body on cpf make a custom SS bezel for em' since u nitecore seems to have quit making them?

also, ordering some rc123's and charger, can i get a body to fit a 18650, 1500mah battery, and actualy run it?




im planning on sticking to rc123a for now should i go with AW Li-ion or Lifepo4

thanks 4 the replies

Here is my NEX with a SF E1E head, Lumens Factory EO-E1R rocking an AW RCR123 and a Ti pocket clip. Thanks and props to CPFer bdusseau who told me about the clip.

Moving this thread to the LED Flashlight Discussion forum.

Bill

Bullzeyebill said:

Moving this thread to the LED Flashlight Discussion forum.

Bill

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yeah sry bout that, i saw a notice about the general discussion forum getting crowded and realized this should have been in a different forum

davis8989 said:

@nofair, doesnt run to much juice through it?

also, ordering some rc123's and charger, can i get a body to fit a 18650, 1500mah battery, and actualy run it?

im planning on sticking to rc123a for now should i go with AW Li-ion or Lifepo4

thanks 4 the replies

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Using a single 17670 is no risk. The light draws no more juice than on a rcr123.

There are 18650 compatible bodies: https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/217337, but I'm not sure any are being made at the moment. You could post a "want to buy"

I'd go with AW li-ions for rcr123s for the NEX.

Sverre

NoFair said:

Using a single 17670 is no risk. The light draws no more juice than on a rcr123.

There are 18650 compatible bodies: https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/217337, but I'm not sure any are being made at the moment. You could post a "want to buy"

I'd go with AW li-ions for rcr123s for the NEX.

Sverre

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what risk would there be running a 2cell cr123 body?

davis8989 said:

what risk would there be running a 2cell cr123 body?

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The electronics in the NEX head can't handle over 4.2V so using 2 cr123s (6V) or 2 rcr123 (about 8V) would fry the electronics. A 17670 is the same size as 2 cr123s and fits in a 2 cell body, but supplies the same voltage as an AW rcr: 4.2v. It just has 2 times the amount of energy so your light will run 3 times as long.

Sverre

NoFair said:

The electronics in the NEX head can't handle over 4.2V so using 2 cr123s (6V) or 2 rcr123 (about 8V) would fry the electronics. A 17670 is the same size as 2 cr123s and fits in a 2 cell body, but supplies the same voltage as an AW rcr: 4.2v. It just has 2 times the amount of energy so your light will run 3 times as long.

Sverre

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thank u sir thats the answer i was lookin for!!! :twothumbs

SO are you going to post pictures of your modified NEX when you get it completed? I'm a big NEX fan myself, and regularly carry a lightly modified GDP loaded Extreme :thumbsup: