Team_v's Tig

[team_v]

what's wrong with the satnav?

Apparently the Zenec unit uses NaviExtra's for map updates.
In NaviExtra's wisdom, they decided that Australia isn't worth doing maps for, but NZ and half of Asia/Oceania have maps.
Go figure.

Trying to work on a solution tonight.
Also contacted NaviExtra's to work out if they can give me some info.

If all that fails, i may have to source an RNS510 or other unit.
I really like this one though as it keeps the white ilumination and has built in bluetooth, mdi and reverse camera ports.

Will update later tonight if i am successful.


Emailed Guy and Pm'd him so hopefully i get a response tomorrow.
If not, i will call to book the tig in for APR treatment.

[clip]

surely it just uses WinCe though? Does this unit run the nav software from hardrive or SD card? If so, can't you just upload (or run off SD card) a prog like iGo or Tom Tom with aussie maps?

I run iGo8 with NaviExtra's with latest aussie maps - just updated to 2010 maps.

[team_v]

I am not really sure what the issue is with it.

I believe it runs the maps from the hard drive and they have to be updated using the USB/SD port.
I tried putting the maps on for a portable unit and it didn't work.

Giving up for the night as i am feeling pretty crook.
Managed to have a fiddle around with the tailights to see how they are held in and what it would require to change a bulb.
I have decided it's too freaking hard and i would have to let VW do it as they have used a plastic screw to hold the light's in place.

[Sharkie]

Clip ... I need to come and get those latest maps from you .... I've ordered a RNS510 in from Europe, but am using a WD6051 (AVC9000) for the time being.

Team_v, you can have that (for a good price) if you don't want to go RNS510 and the Zenec keeps on being difficult.

[team_v]

Clip ... I need to come and get those latest maps from you .... I've ordered a RNS510 in from Europe, but am using a WD6051 (AVC9000) for the time being.

Team_v, you can have that (for a good price) if you don't want to go RNS510 and the Zenec keeps on being difficult.

Thanks for the heads up.
I will see what i can do about the Aus maps and let you know.


Car has been booked in with Harding Performance for the 15 May.

Also enquiring about wheels as the VMR group buy wasn't able to source the wheels i was after and VMR weren't replying to any correspondence.

[team_v]

Okay bit of an update:

Found the Australian supplier of NaviExtras maps for the Zenec unit.
Have emailed them and hope to find a solution for my map problem tomorrow.

Have got a few ideas for wheels.
I found some nice ones from Hartmann but they don't even have a contact email or anything, just an american phone number so i am still looking at wheels.

Shall try to have a play around with teh car again tomorrow night.

[clip]

Clip ... I need to come and get those latest maps from you .... I've ordered a RNS510 in from Europe, but am using a WD6051 (AVC9000) for the time being.

My bro's coming up this weekend, I can give them to him on an SD card for you and you can pick them up off him. Give me a call if you like and I'll give you his address.

[team_v]

Next update:

The Australian supplier of maps for my Zenec ZE-NC2010 only provides maps for windows mobile devices not in-car gps systems.
So i have got back in contact with NaviExtra's to demand Australian maps.

Took the Tig up Mt Glorious for a test.
Pretty windy roads which it handled well, acceleration up hill was great.
The only issue was the motorbike with 2 people on it that was under the speedlimit the whole way up.

Booked in for the VW Driver training day at 8am on 25 June.
Hopefully it will give me a better knowledge of my car.

Hoping to get the next mod-box out of the way tonight.

[DubSteve]

Good stuff keep it up, look forward to seeing what the future holds for this car.

[team_v]

Driver training course can be found here:

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