Hello!

[Stonji]

Hello,
My name is Fernando. I purchased a Cobra XRS-9930 about two years ago, but the LCD on this unit is extremely dim. Does anyone know if is possible to buy a replacement LCD? I called Cobra customer service, and they said that they don't sell any.

I am also in the process of saving up for a new radar detector, most likely a V1. I've been thinking about purchasing a used one, but I would like to know anyone's experience with buying a used V1, or if I should just invest in a brand new one.

[snoopyc4]

Welcome to the forum. Here is what I would do:

1. Junk or sell the Cobra. It is garbage. Do not invest any more money into it.

2. If you are going to buy a V1, buy a brand new one not a used one. You don't know how well a used V1 will work.

[Stonji]

Yeah, I suppose it is junk. I've been pulled over in the past going 85 on the highway with this thing.

Thanks for your input.

[snoopyc4]

Sorry about your ticket; do you know if the ticket issued via laser or radar?

[thx1138]

I'd strongly encourage the V1 purchase. You can get a refurb directly from V1. I'd retire the Cobra ASAP.

[kpatz]

Sorry to hear about your ticket, but like others have said, the Cobra isn't a very good detector.

If you call VR and ask for a returned V1, they give you a break on the price and it's just as good as a new one. You might have to wait a week or two to get it though.

[Stonji]

Are the refurbished ones upgraded?

I believe the officer that pulled me over used a laser. I remember seeing a police officer parked on the bridge I was passing under, so I slowed down to speed limit. I just remember the Cobra calling out a warning I hadn't heard before, but I remember as soon as I heard that noise, I saw a different police car turn on his lights, and pulled me over.

I remember him telling me, "That radar detector didn't work as intended, eh?"

[snoopyc4]

That was probably an overpass laser speed trap. Only defense against laser is a laser jammer.

I remember him telling me, "That radar detector didn't work as intended, eh?"

Since you are located in Austin, there is an outside chance that the officer who shot you may have been Fritter. He is a member of this forum.

[Stonji]

That would be pretty funny, but I was pulled over in Schertz, TX. I drive from Austin, TX to San Antonio, TX about 4 times a month, so I should really just invest in a good detector and jammer. That ticket was half the price of a new V1 anyway.

[Batman]

Agreed. You know what to do. Ask us for tips on the details. Get a decent detector V1, 9500ix or STI-driver, plus a good jammer Blinder or LI. Lot's of info on these choices here.