I modded my maglite.

Agent X68 · **on:** October 13, 2010, 12:26:25 AM

I bought a nie ize led upgrade combo II with regular tail cap switch non IQ. installed it on my AA mini maglite and I absolutely love it, I never have really had a chance to handle a "high", (30), lumen flashlight before.
EDIT Also gave it a good cleaning of the lens while it was apart. Much better now. The lens has never been cleaned, I have owned the light for about 10-11 months.

Benner · **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2010, 12:42:32 AM

You really need to play with a "high" lumen flashlight.

Many will blow that Maglite away.

Having said that, for sheer reliability you can't go wrong with a LED Mag

Andreas · **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2010, 12:51:42 AM

$10 would have gotten you a more powerful standalone flashlite than the upgraded maglite...

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2010, 12:55:18 AM

Quote from: Andreas on October 13, 2010, 12:51:42 AM

$10 would have gotten you a more powerful standalone flashlite than the upgraded maglite...

Not all about power though. Maglites are nice lights in their own right.

Sean · **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2010, 03:23:42 AM

Agent, it's fun to mod things sometimes huh? Glad your happy with it and it's pumping out the Lumen.

It's funny how little lumen it takes to light things up. I have an E1E rated at 15 Lumen and it's a total surprise
when you click the lil' gaffer on.

nuphoria · **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2010, 04:08:52 AM

The 2 AA mag is well worth upgrading for a few bucks - really well made kit and a focusable beam

I did just that to mine as it was probably the first decent light I bought

Mercury · **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2010, 06:29:45 AM

Mags are bullet proof in their own right. I have about 10, and I beat the hell out of them!

EZ822 · **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2010, 11:19:39 AM

I still have a AA Maglite in my toolbox that I got about 12 years ago. Maybe I'll give it an upgrade. I have brighter lights but like Mercury said they're bullet proof. I consider them an icon.

sawman · **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2010, 12:51:46 PM

I have a nice collection of maglites and am looking at getting one of the new XL100's.

Sparky415 · **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:12:22 PM

Nuphoria
Where did you get your upgrade thingy for your 2AA?
Over here? link please

SlackOne · **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:02:52 PM

Too bad no one seems to have a tail cap switch that works with the newer MAG-LEDs, the multi-mode ones. That would be a pretty good light for the average joe.

Chako · **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:39:24 PM

I have two upgrades right now for my 2AA Maglites

One is a TerraLux MiniStar2 Extreme. The other is a Nite Ize LED upgrade with tail cap switch.

The Nite Ize has 3 LEDs and this gives a nice wide beam...but it isn't terribly strong. A nice light to light up a room in the dark though. I love the tail cap switch.

The TerraLux is a bright little upgrade. I would say 2 to 3x as strong as the Nite Ize (subjective). It is brighter then my 3 AA cell LED Maglite.

What I did, I combined the TerraLux head with the Nite Ize tail switch. Now I have a real good Maglite that I am super happy with.

nuphoria · **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2010, 06:32:23 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on October 13, 2010, 01:12:22 PM

Nuphoria
Where did you get your upgrade thingy for your 2AA?
Over here? link please

Mine is the TerraLux TLE-5EX as seen here: http://www.thetorchsite.co.uk/TerraLUX_TLE-5EX.html
I can't remember where I got mine or if it was less than this but I think there might be a discount code around for this site

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2010, 07:30:04 PM

Nice usable mod mate. And it's good to see you recycling the torch rather than just replacing it

Sparky415 · **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2010, 08:59:04 PM

Nuphoria
Thanks for that,

Bugger more things to save up for

nuphoria · **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2010, 09:11:25 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on October 13, 2010, 08:59:04 PM

Nuphoria
Thanks for that, Bugger more things to save up for

Aww.... poor Tony

Sparky415 · **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2010, 09:19:31 PM

Its my piggy bank I feel sorry for

Here piggy piggy

nuphoria · **Reply #17 on:** October 14, 2010, 12:21:26 AM

Oh no

Sparky415 · **Reply #18 on:** October 14, 2010, 12:51:42 PM

Don't make me laugh

its very sad!

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