Recommendation - torch for car

[Andy_con]

after breaking down with no torch, ive decided i need a torch.

whats every got?

i would like a 12v torch on a long wire that plugs in the lighter point.

in my dream world i would like one of these
http://polarion-usa.com/media/Polarion_Images/Polarion_Images.html
http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/Wicked_Lights-74-0.html

also seen these cheap maglites
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/def...&filterwords=&go=SEARCH&comp=&sort=2a&&page=2

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I have one of these . Very bright , nice and compact and fits into your hand nicely . Easily stored in the glovebox .

http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/white-leds-metal-torch-high-brightness-leds-p-1305.html

 

[guysy]

I love my Maglite 3D. Big and heavy incase you want to pole anyone (just kidding). And bright. When i get more money i wil buy the LED conversion for it.

Think it cost me £30 From John Pollocks.

 

[GaryS]

after breaking down with no torch, ive decided i need a torch.

whats every got?

i would like a 12v torch on a long wire that plugs in the lighter point.

and what if you breakdown with an electrical problem and don't have a 12V supply?!

I have one of these...
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=44896&criteria=torch&doy=17m4

.... got it when it was in the halfprice sale a few months back. Batteries last ages and it produces a good light.

 

[Andy_con]

i was thinking big and solid i did have a few issues when i broke down with some people.

 

[Andy_con]

after breaking down with no torch, ive decided i need a torch.

whats every got?

i would like a 12v torch on a long wire that plugs in the lighter point.

and what if you breakdown with an electrical problem and don't have a 12V supply?!

I have one of these...
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=44896&criteria=torch&doy=17m4

.... got it when it was in the halfprice sale a few months back. Batteries last ages and it produces a good light.

this is a good point

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I also have a 3 cell maglite in the drivers door storage compartment . Nice and weighty if you know what i mean

 

[planetx]

headtorch FTW

incase you are in a situation where both hands are needed...like changing a wheel

 

[Andy_con]

i think 2-3 call maglite could be a good option.

stick in under the boot net

 

[Andy_con]

headtorch FTW

incase you are in a situation where both hands are needed...like changing a wheel

with no spare wheel on a 182 not an issue

 

[MRBILLYUK]

i think 2-3 call maglite could be a good option.

stick in under the boot net

No good under your boot net , a 3 cell maglite fits nicely into the door pocket and easily acessible

 

[Andy_con]

ummm means ive gota move all my cd's

 

[7MAT]

I've got these in stock at £2.95.

http://i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Stubby_LED_Torch_1.html

 

[Andy_con]

bit girly

 

[White16valver]

http://www.armynavyshop.com/Merchan...my-navy-shop&screen=PROD&product_code=rc10171

 

[7MAT]

http://www.armynavyshop.com/Merchan...my-navy-shop&screen=PROD&product_code=rc10171

Now I like that, not seen one of them before.

 

[KDF]

Why not get one of those ones that doesnt need batteries.. you just shake it a bit or wind it up.. then when you need it a year later it will still work..

 

[White16valver]

http://www.armynavyshop.com/Merchan...my-navy-shop&screen=PROD&product_code=rc10171

Now I like that, not seen one of them before.

Would be an interesting conversation if the old bill caught you with it lol



edit: KDF, you're in the Mysterious Cities of Gold! Have you got the new boxset yet?!

 

[Adams_16v]

I've got a 3 cell magalite down the side of the drivers seat, it fits perfectly in the seat rails!

 

[Dink]

just go all out and get one of these bad boys in a maglite lol

 

[Andy_con]

just go all out and get one of these bad boys in a maglite lol

shame theres no proper pics of it

 

[Andy_con]

http://www.armynavyshop.com/Merchan...my-navy-shop&screen=PROD&product_code=rc10171

why dont this link work for me?

any tell me what item on the site it is?

 

[White16valver]

"Maglite Side Handle System"

on the "Nightsticks Batons Billy Clubs " link

 

[Andy_con]

ah yes i see it, awesome.

$24 how cheap.

i hope your not still at work paul!?

 

[Griff]

http://www.glowgadgets.co.uk/fenix-...torch-225-lumens.ir?cName=flashlights-torches

Best torch you can buy "apparently"..

I guess from the video you can make your own conclusions.

[YOUTUBE]IAVr3J8SE9U[/YOUTUBE]

 

[KDF]

edit: KDF, you're in the Mysterious Cities of Gold! Have you got the new boxset yet?!

No, I have all the episodes but they were just from the TV ! hmm.. I think I might have to get the box sets.

 

[Marky_]

I've got these in stock at £2.95.

http://i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Stubby_LED_Torch_1.html

I've got one of these. A lot of light for such a small item.

 

[jez4130]

i'm afriad your all wrong! what you need is a wind up led torch! forgot worrying if you have enough battery power left!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000ON50EO/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Dink]

just go all out and get one of these bad boys in a maglite lol

shame theres no proper pics of it

well if you look at that video he shows a 225 lumen torch so times it but 4 and a bit and thats what you got lol

 

[DrR]

Nothing like changing the wheel on my corsa, in the dark using my phone screen light, on the side of a motorway with lorrys thundering past at 60mph.

 

[Mells]

6 cell maglite for weaponage, but a 2 million candle power homebase special is more practical for lighting up things . It comes with a 12v car plug to use/charge from the car and only costs £15. Failing that they do a 5m candle power one for £20.

 

[planetx]

we use surefire torches for work.

Maglite is so last century...shite!!!

http://www.nightgear.co.uk/sc/307/Surefire-Torches.htm

I use one of these little tinkers....very very rugged

http://www.nightgear.co.uk/p/1010/Surefire-Torches/SureFire-Torch-|-Surefire-X200A-X200B.htm

 

[Andy_con]

maybe so but they are big and strong.

 

[White16valver]

SureFire illumination tools are the finest in the world — compact, rugged, powerful, reliable, efficient. Engineered for maximum performance and precision manufactured, they produce optimal beams — brilliant light with no rings, hot spots, or shadows. That’s why people whose lives may depend on having enough light when they need it, such as military, emergency, and police personnel and outdoors professionals, rely on SureFire.

 

[ChrisR]

http://www.glowgadgets.co.uk/fenix-...torch-225-lumens.ir?cName=flashlights-torches

Best torch you can buy "apparently"..

I guess from the video you can make your own conclusions.

[YOUTUBE]IAVr3J8SE9U[/YOUTUBE]

Was about to recommend a Fenix torch, I've got an L1D that's tiny yet the light it puts out is immense, plus the batter has lasted ages.

I was sceptical about LED torches over a longer distance, was worried it'd be bright close up but naff over any kind of distance, but it's actually really good. Only down side to them is the initial outlay for 'just a torch'. Pissed over my mates million cell maglite

 

[Andy_con]

i was in a local garden centre weekend and when i got to the till they had a selection of torches on sale 30% off or something.

anyway got a solid metal maglite style torch, takes 4x D batteries, for only £15.

its all metal and very solid, very well made, water proof and has a focusable lens.

 

[White16valver]

That's a big one you've got there, big boy

 

[Andy_con]

is that a torch in your pocket or you just pleased to see me

 

[White16valver]

It's a torch.




lol

 

[oska]

http://www.photonlight.com/Photon-M...-Flashlights-p/p2-keychain-led-flashlight.htm
I have one of these. Tiny and all you need.