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texkid · 01-01-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by slvryaris

I have a Streamlight Scorpion myself and a friend of mine is a security supervisor and also has one of the rechargeable ones. I like the color of the LED version but the distance on the standard one beats anything I ever seen. My small Scorpion reached just as far and was only $40 at Bass Pro Shops

The Scorpion is a bad MoFo. The Scorpion LED is next on my list. Its just that I barely have a year in my Surefire E1L. I'd like to get my money's worth before I invest in another flashlight. I like the xenon flux bulbs for the same reason. However, the LED last longer. Thats why xenon flashlights carry a spare in the handle.

Shroomster · 01-02-2009, 02:19 AM

lol my friend had a $200 H.I.D bi-xenon flashlight...essentially a car headlamp when i took it apart...

capsule----ballast----small cpu/circuit board----4 "D" batteries...yes 4 "D" batteries

the light was the size of a subway footlong both length and circumference....

but we were able to shine the light on a hospital building like 1 mile away and it wasn't dim at all hehe

Black Yaris · 01-02-2009, 03:44 AM

Hmm... that may be a good idea to make a HID flashlight that will plug in to the cig lighter

Shroomster · 01-02-2009, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Yaris

Hmm... that may be a good idea to make a HID flashlight that will plug in to the cig lighter

lmao....go blind while looking for that french fry before it attracts ants?

YarisSedan · 01-02-2009, 06:14 AM

Thats the same flashlight all the mechanics at my shop use. Very handy and has a long lasting power.

staypuft · 01-02-2009, 08:41 AM

i got a 4d maglight with the upgraded led bulb, works for me, its velcroed to the rear seat bar

Benggolf2 · 01-02-2009, 09:07 AM

Although I carry a maglight in my glovebox, this is an interesting mod worth considering!

texkid · 01-02-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shroomster

lmao....go blind while looking for that french fry before it attracts ants?

Funny you mention that, I actually did find a french fry under the driver seat when I was installing the flashlight. LOL!

MadMax · 01-02-2009, 04:57 PM

The main reason to carry a 4 D-cell flashlight is that it makes for a wonderful weapon as well...the police know this (because they use them that way as well) but also can't do anything about it!

Cheers! M2

01-02-2009, 03:44 AM	#21
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	Hmm... that may be a good idea to make a HID flashlight that will plug in to the cig lighter __________________

01-02-2009, 06:14 AM	#23
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Thats the same flashlight all the mechanics at my shop use. Very handy and has a long lasting power. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

01-02-2009, 08:41 AM	#24
staypuft aka SDMF View User's Garage Drives: 07 LB Met Met Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 298	i got a 4d maglight with the upgraded led bulb, works for me, its velcroed to the rear seat bar __________________ follow me on twitter www.twitter.com/samuryan_x

01-02-2009, 09:07 AM	#25
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	Although I carry a maglight in my glovebox, this is an interesting mod worth considering! __________________ Benggolf2

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01-02-2009, 04:57 PM	#27
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	The main reason to carry a 4 D-cell flashlight is that it makes for a wonderful weapon as well...the police know this (because they use them that way as well) but also can't do anything about it! Cheers! M2