Acura has best OEM nav
DIY - Updating your Navigation DVD with new version
Racer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,358
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From: Delaware
8.1 is latest/greatest version to date
As my 2005 LS had the (most likely original) 4.1 database, I didn't qualify for the 2nd $50 discount from Sewell. I DID actually make out BETTER by selling my 4.1 version on Ebay though, to some nitwit for nearly $60..lol. (hopefully not one of YOU GUYS! LOL!)
For ME, personally, I'd rather have up to date MAPS and up to date PHONE #'s and up to date LISTINGS of restaurants, etc, over the simple and ONLY convenience of being able to do the "nav override" while driving. Jeeze, I'll just pull over if I want to alter my destination or punch in an address that I don't know the route to!
For what it's worth, my old car is a 2002 Acura 3.5RL...which was one of the easiest AND best navigation units to date! (and YES...you could input destinations, etc while the Acura was in motion!!!)
I know there was a lot of road construction in the Delaware/Pa areas, so jumping from 4.1 to 8.1 I'm sure left my LS smiling from ear to ear.
Pole Position
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Carlsbad, CA
IMO, the Acura Nav is the best nav on the OEM automobile market. Lexus is second best (those of you that have Eclipse aftermarket will notice the likeness to the Lexus nav). All the other OEM ones from other car manufacturers pale in comparison. Again, all IMO.
Rookie
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 87
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From: Czech Republic
Few weeks ago i installed the latest map version. The installation was very easy after reading this thread, which is i believe a sticky(thanks for that).
Here is what you can see after new map dvd is inserted...
Here is what you can see after new map dvd is inserted...
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 27
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From: OM
Thanks for the pictures and for the explinations.
What about those Navigation systems which are using Hard Disk instead of DVD? How can they be upgraded to the newer versions or changing the map regions?
Regards,
What about those Navigation systems which are using Hard Disk instead of DVD? How can they be upgraded to the newer versions or changing the map regions?
Regards,
Racer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,358
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From: Delaware
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3
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From: Tennessee
Hi All, this is a newbie's first post so please accept my apolgies for any break of etiquette. I have installed the new 09 DVD and I can tell no change in the way the roads appear or anything different fron old to new. It come with a booklet that shows updates for previous version (I assume 08). To me it is wasted money as it comes no where close to a Garmin $115.00. I live in a urban area in the south and it is does not come close to what the low end Garmin supplies. I hate having to use a Garmin while a Nav System is in the car, but I also don't like not knowing where I am going either. Besides that my 2001 LS430 is the best car I have ever had.
BTW I upgraded from a 2000 edition I believe. Maybe it will get better when I get in more urban areas.
BTW I upgraded from a 2000 edition I believe. Maybe it will get better when I get in more urban areas.
Last edited by sporttn; Oct 21, 2009 at 06:50 PM.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,358
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From: Delaware
I don't rely on navigation for day to day driving, but for the 3+ hour voyages and day trips or weekend adventures. Set it and just follow the instructions...not to mention I like being able to tell whomever I'm going to visit that, "I'll be there in approximately 1 hr and 11 minutes."
Another feature that's probably waaaaay under utilized is using the system as directory assistance. You can find the address and PHONE #'s of almost any commercial destination. The accuracy and chances of finding that great new italian joint, is increased, naturally, with the more up to date version that you have.
Worst case scenario....look at it this way...just use it 75x in place of your cellphone's 411 and it will have paid for itself...lol.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3
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From: Tennessee
Thanks Ara,
I am going to replace the subwoofer in the rear deck ($79.99 / speaker & $25.00 installation, much better than $385.00 from Dealer) then head off to New Orleans for Halloween. hopefully I will se some major improvements, but taking the Garmin as a benchmark and back up. Also my thanks to Dave GS4 as it was very simple to upgrade and also the clublexus promo code still works. This forum is great and VERY informative. Now I need now to figure out how to reset the "Home" feature on the Nav.
Even with the old DVD I used the directory asstance and it was great.
I hope I can help others as much as this forum has helped me!
Jim L
'01 LS430 Black on Black
'98 Benz C280
'90 Mazda Miata
'02 GMC Sierra
'82 Chev. C-10 with 4" Lift Kit and Mountain Ready
I am going to replace the subwoofer in the rear deck ($79.99 / speaker & $25.00 installation, much better than $385.00 from Dealer) then head off to New Orleans for Halloween. hopefully I will se some major improvements, but taking the Garmin as a benchmark and back up. Also my thanks to Dave GS4 as it was very simple to upgrade and also the clublexus promo code still works. This forum is great and VERY informative. Now I need now to figure out how to reset the "Home" feature on the Nav.
Even with the old DVD I used the directory asstance and it was great.
I hope I can help others as much as this forum has helped me!
Jim L
'01 LS430 Black on Black
'98 Benz C280
'90 Mazda Miata
'02 GMC Sierra
'82 Chev. C-10 with 4" Lift Kit and Mountain Ready
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1
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From: Indiana
Finally - I can do the installation
Thank you folks so much for the excellent instructions. I had Searched and searched for the right words to use to find out how to make the installation. Sometimes you have to just keep trying and you'll find the answers on this forum. Great Forum and my 2002 Lexus is a wonderful car. Moving from Nav version 1.0 to Generation 3 version 9. 6 years of changes. It should really be a big change.
i tried the new 9.1 disk this weekend...put in the disk and it say incorrect dvd disk...anyone have the same problem?
is authentic lexus disk not copy...
put back the old one it load correctly
the 9.1 came off from a lexus is-f so it works
any ideas?
is authentic lexus disk not copy...
put back the old one it load correctly
the 9.1 came off from a lexus is-f so it works
any ideas?
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 31,944
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From: North Carolina
The IS-F navigation is a different generation nav system than in the LS430.
Courtesy Sewell
Generation 5 DVD Disc Generation 4 DVD Disc
Generation 2/3 DVD Disc - 9.1 Old School Hard Drive Update (2005)[/CENTER]
Courtesy Sewell
Generation 5 DVD Disc Generation 4 DVD Disc
Generation 2/3 DVD Disc - 9.1 Old School Hard Drive Update (2005)[/CENTER]
Last edited by DaveGS4; May 2, 2010 at 07:08 PM.