Hi Everyone. Super happy with my11 CRDI

j30 · **November 04, 2011, 10:05:23**

First new car for an ex motorcyclist. Very nice to drive. So effortless.

You guys at this forum helped me make my decision to buy. I have been reading for a few months, but this is my first post.

My car has only done a bit past the 1k service, but it feels great. Feels like it will be this good for years to come.

I am a web developer (geek), and have another passion which is LED torches. I have a nice torch which I carry in the car - a JETBeam rrt-0.

Does anyone else pack an LED light in the glove box?

*Disclaimer: www.liteshop.com.au is my night job.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #1: November 04, 2011, 10:09:48**

Welcome aboard j30.
Pics are always welcome

j30 · **Reply #2: November 04, 2011, 10:13:51**

Hi db08, I got the diesel.

Can't compete with you for pics yet, but I will try and find one to post.

Whats the easiest way to insert pictures?

Phil №❶ · **Reply #3: November 04, 2011, 10:17:01**

db08

Title says CRDI

Greetings j30 welcome.

Yes, I used to make LED globes by breaking the globe & fitting LED & resistor way before ANYONE sold led torches. I had orange for fishing, red for astronomy & walking around the house at night and of course white. The highest intensity I could get was 6k mcd which is pathetic by today's LED torched. I now have Luxeon & CREE torches & yes, in the car. Glad there is someone else out there like me.

constipated · **Reply #4: November 04, 2011, 10:19:33**

Yes a 4sevens Quark Turbo 2xAA. Serves my needs well and easy to get batteries.

j30 · **Reply #5: November 04, 2011, 10:22:56**

Trying to insert an image..... Is this visible?

Hi 847563, CREE LEDs seem to be the way now. I have also learned a lot about batteries with my torch habit too.

The torch I keep in the i30 is a http://www.liteshop.com.au/content/nitecore-d112 which uses plain old AA's.

When I go camping (see pic), I use something a bit more powerful. 18650 batteries are good.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #6: November 04, 2011, 10:26:58**

Image is displayed ok. Looks like a cool setup you have there. My torches have to take AA or AAA batteries or I wont buy the torch. I also have the odd torch that uses a buck circuit to drive 3.6v from 1 AA

Doggie 1 · **Reply #7: November 04, 2011, 10:35:25**

Quote from: 847563 on November 04, 2011, 10:17:01

db08

Title says CRDI

Greetings j30 welcome.

Yes, I used to make LED globes by breaking the globe & fitting LED & resistor way before ANYONE sold led torches. I had orange for fishing, red for astronomy & walking around the house at night and of course white. The highest intensity I could get was 6k mcd which is pathetic by today's LED torched. I now have Luxeon & CREE torches & yes, in the car. Glad there is someone else out there like me.

Yes I realised after I posted & modified it but obviously not quickly enough

j30 · **Reply #8: November 04, 2011, 10:39:39**

847563, you sound like you know a bit about torches. I had never heard of a buck circuit.

To get brighter than AA's could deliver, I got some 18650 rechargeables. I also learned that 18650 means 18mm diameter, 65mm long, and the 0 means round - 18650.

18650s are what are used in laptops basically. My laptop has a 9 cell battery, which means 9 18650s. 18650s are li-ion batteries.

My brightest torch uses three 18650's - its a JETBeam rrt-3, but it's not my favourite light, and I don't carry it in the car or take it camping.

My favourite light uses one 18650 - its a http://www.liteshop.com.au/content/jetbeam-rrt-1-r5 - it throws a beam for more than 300 meters.

I know you can get similar power from a torch that runs on a few AA's or AAA's, but I like small and rechargeable.

2i30s · **Reply #9: November 04, 2011, 11:08:40**

welcome aboard.

my 16yo son has a torch fetish i think,he has them everywhere.

but i suppose if the power ever goes out we wont be in the dark for to long.

Shambles · **Reply #10: November 04, 2011, 11:33:38**

Welcome mate. Very enlightening

Well come on - someone was gonna say it

2i30s · **Reply #11: November 04, 2011, 11:38:13**

Quote from: Shambles on November 04, 2011, 11:33:38

Welcome mate. Very enlightening

Well come on - someone was gonna say it

ah, humbug.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #12: November 04, 2011, 11:53:15**

I assume your "favorite" torch throws a white beam. The white LED needs 3.6v to drive it. I assume an 18650 is 1.2v. If that's the case, your torch would have the buck circuit built in.

asathorny · **Reply #13: November 04, 2011, 13:26:37**

to the

owners club.... looks like your settling in well, which is excellent

**Reply #14: November 04, 2011, 15:00:55**

Welcome to the club

Am a bit of an LED man myself too
Try a set of these in your side lights they are fantastic

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270825835065?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Dazzler · **Reply #15: November 04, 2011, 17:02:14**

Welcome j30.. The CRDi was a great choice

You were lucky to squeeze that much advertising into your first few posts ...We must be getting soft in our old age

We carry a couple of wind up (dynamo) LED torches in our cars...

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #16: November 10, 2011, 04:16:04**

Hi and welcome j30. I'm sure you'll enjoy the forum as much as you'll enjoy your i30. Where in Oz are you located?

j30 · **Reply #17: November 10, 2011, 09:18:41**

Hello Mongrel,

I am in Sydney. I have been here about 6 years, originally from NZ.

I can see from your profile that you are in Brisbane. I probably should update my profile.

I kind of wish I got the wagon like you, but I am happy with my wheels. It's still on it's second tank of fuel.

I have coles insurance, which give me 12/c a liter discount on diesel if I buy from them - not sure if it's really worth it.

As I mentioned before, I work in web development - my day job is a web site that provides online education for medical doctors - my hobby is LED torches and www.liteshop.com.au.

I can offer fellow i30ownersclub members some vouchers if interested. (Sorry Dazzler, nice name by the way

)

Dazzler · **Reply #18: November 10, 2011, 10:17:24**

Quote from: j30 on November 10, 2011, 09:18:41

I can offer fellow i30ownersclub members some vouchers if interested. (Sorry Dazzler, nice name by the way )

That's ok.. I think

.. You've quoted that website link for your "hobby" in 4 of your 5 posts so far

eye30 · **Reply #19: November 10, 2011, 13:25:55**

Welcome j30

j30 · **Reply #20: November 11, 2011, 12:22:51**

Thanks for all the kind welcomes people.

I appreciate it. I have been reading these forums for a while, but will try and post from time to time now.

You guys are friendly

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RamblinR · **Reply #21: November 11, 2011, 21:58:53**

Welcome J30
Good to have you on board

SRT Metro · **Reply #22: December 06, 2011, 12:43:26**

Hi j30,

to the club!