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kenru

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Joined: December/21/04
Location: United States
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Topic: V27 Nav update
Posted: April/28/06 at 9:07am

I just upgraded my NAV software to the new Version 27. It's kinda kool, it adds a 3D perspective to the display. I need to drive around a little more with the 3D perspective enabled to see if I prefer it to a flat screen, but it's kinda cool. More info and links to the new software is at:

http://motoringfile.com/2006/03/13/mini-navigation-v27-makes -it-to-the-web/
http://mdsbrain.com/mini/?p=127
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t =63345

One good turn deserves another...and another...

Mozleron

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Joined: April/26/06
Location: United States
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Posted: May/02/06 at 8:51am

Is it possible to upgrade from the CD system to the DVD system to be able to 'take advantage' of this new feature? Also, is it selectable, or is it once you have V27 installed, you only get the perspective view?

~Mozleron
All black 2003 Mini Cooper S
Pictures of Draco and mods

kenru

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Joined: December/21/04
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Posted: May/02/06 at 9:36am

You still have your choice of the map pointing north, pointing in the direction of travel or perspective.

From what I have read, the upgrade applies to the Mk IV systems. The CD based systems are Mk III. There may be something equivalent for the Mk III systems but you'd have to search for it.

One good turn deserves another...and another...

Mozleron

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Posted: May/02/06 at 9:40am

Is it possible to get a Mk IV system installed into a 2003 MCS that came from the factory with a MK III system?
I would think that the units would be the same size and shape to avoid having to redesign the mounts under the seat and behind the dash, but i could be wrong.

~Mozleron
All black 2003 Mini Cooper S
Pictures of Draco and mods

RevKibosh

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Joined: August/14/04
Location: Ballard
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Posted: May/02/06 at 10:02am

don't know about retrofitting the newer system, but the nav update is pretty cool to look at. I don't find it very usefull however because I can't tell the names of the streets coming up...

now all they need is the ability to link up with live.local.com for 3-d views of the buildings you are driving by.

2004 BRG MCS - Gone

--Grant and Kylee

Mozleron

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Joined: April/26/06
Location: United States
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Posted: May/02/06 at 10:07am

What i would really like to see is a way to link into the state traffic monitoring system. Having the freeways color coded with the current traffic conditions would be nice when it comes to seeing problems coming up and avoiding them. Obviously, getting the live traffic cams is pretty much out of the question for now, but being able to tell where there is abnormal traffic levels could be a lifesaver.

~Mozleron
All black 2003 Mini Cooper S
Pictures of Draco and mods

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kenru Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: December/21/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1283	Topic: V27 Nav update Posted: April/28/06 at 9:07am
	I just upgraded my NAV software to the new Version 27. It's kinda kool, it adds a 3D perspective to the display. I need to drive around a little more with the 3D perspective enabled to see if I prefer it to a flat screen, but it's kinda cool. More info and links to the new software is at: http://motoringfile.com/2006/03/13/mini-navigation-v27-makes -it-to-the-web/ http://mdsbrain.com/mini/?p=127 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t =63345
	One good turn deserves another...and another...

Mozleron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: April/26/06 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 182	Posted: May/02/06 at 8:51am
	Is it possible to upgrade from the CD system to the DVD system to be able to 'take advantage' of this new feature? Also, is it selectable, or is it once you have V27 installed, you only get the perspective view?
	~Mozleron All black 2003 Mini Cooper S Pictures of Draco and mods

kenru Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: December/21/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1283	Posted: May/02/06 at 9:36am
	You still have your choice of the map pointing north, pointing in the direction of travel or perspective. From what I have read, the upgrade applies to the Mk IV systems. The CD based systems are Mk III. There may be something equivalent for the Mk III systems but you'd have to search for it.
	One good turn deserves another...and another...

Mozleron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: April/26/06 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 182	Posted: May/02/06 at 9:40am
	Is it possible to get a Mk IV system installed into a 2003 MCS that came from the factory with a MK III system? I would think that the units would be the same size and shape to avoid having to redesign the mounts under the seat and behind the dash, but i could be wrong.
	~Mozleron All black 2003 Mini Cooper S Pictures of Draco and mods

RevKibosh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer PSMINI Nonmember Joined: August/14/04 Location: Ballard Status: Offline Points: 841	Posted: May/02/06 at 10:02am
	don't know about retrofitting the newer system, but the nav update is pretty cool to look at. I don't find it very usefull however because I can't tell the names of the streets coming up... now all they need is the ability to link up with live.local.com for 3-d views of the buildings you are driving by.
	2004 BRG MCS - Gone --Grant and Kylee

Mozleron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: April/26/06 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 182	Posted: May/02/06 at 10:07am
	What i would really like to see is a way to link into the state traffic monitoring system. Having the freeways color coded with the current traffic conditions would be nice when it comes to seeing problems coming up and avoiding them. Obviously, getting the live traffic cams is pretty much out of the question for now, but being able to tell where there is abnormal traffic levels could be a lifesaver.
	~Mozleron All black 2003 Mini Cooper S Pictures of Draco and mods