I have upgraded my Z1 to the Z2 build with thanks to this forum and you guys.

I am now interested in upgrading to the Z3 build to get the 2008 maps (since I understand this is the only difference between the 2 software builds).

I love the detailed maps provided by the Z2 however it only covers the heart of my city (Toronto) and I can only get use out of the detailed maps when I drive downtown (which is rare).

Can anyone with the Z3 build perhaps check out Toronto, Canada for me and let me know what ares of the city are covered with detailed maps?

If the coverage has expanded I will go ahead and do another upgrade.

The reason for my hesitation is spending another $50 to unlock my HDD since I had difficulties removing the security during the upgrade to the Z2. I ended up skipping that step so my drive got re-locked.

Thanks for anyones help.

dont cry ill check today after work...toronto is across Lake Ontario right?

 

dont cry ill check today after work...toronto is across Lake Ontario right?

haha. Yeah Toronto is North of Lake Ontario. You can find a main road named "Bathurst St." (going North/South) (see link). Scroll up accross the city 'til a main road called "Steeles Ave." (which will intersect with Bathurst St.).

I know there are detailed maps of downtown Toronto (starting from the lake) and it goes up 'til around St. Clair Ave.

I wanted to know if the new maps have expanded detailed coverage. Maybe you can tell me at what street the detailed maps stop? (eg. Bathurst St. and X St.).

Thanks for taking the time, I appreciate it.

Google Map:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&g ... 94228&z=12

I am seeing detailed roads as far as highway 9. Maybe more... If you have a specific road to check it may help since I am not familiar with the area.

Provide me with an address and I will do a search for you

I am seeing detailed roads as far as highway 9. Maybe more... If you have a specific road to check it may help since I am not familiar with the area.

Hwy 9?? That's FAR. Way more coverage than the previous maps. Did you scroll to Hwy 9 all the way up Bathurst St? For a specific road, try a small street called "Cedarcroft Blvd." in Toronto.

Provide me with an address and I will do a search for you

Sure, try 26 Robingrove Rd., Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Thanks for your help guys, I really appreciate it.

Cedarcroft is on the map. 26 Robingrove is also there and searchable by address. Tons of POI's and other roads around the area.

If you are wanting a pre configured drive, let me know.

Cedarcroft is on the map. 26 Robingrove is also there and searchable by address. Tons of POI's and other roads around the area.

 

If you are wanting a pre configured drive, let me know.

Yeah I was thinking about buying one off you. Cedarcroft was always on the map (Z1,Z2). I wanted to know before I decide on upgrading if that area now has the detailed maps, like downtown Toronto does.

Let me know if you want me to check any other streets.

Quick reminder, how much are the pre-loaded drives again?

Quick reminder, how much are the pre-loaded drives again?

I think it is $110 including the HDD, Preloaded Image and Shipping. Very cheap.

edit: My mistake. They are $130. Still well worth it imo.

Let me know if you want me to check any other streets.

Thanks garrettoomey. I may not find the time to do the upgrade myself again this time. If that is the case, I might as well purchase your drive.

I managed to bring my tools to work and complete the upgrade. However, the detailed maps did not change for my location. I am still seeing the regular maps and the detailed maps are still limited to downtown Toronto.

My version # is 3.0.

Any idea?

Can you define 'detailed maps'? I am showing many small side streets (neighborhoods) in the area that you asked about.

I might have been using the wrong term. I was trying to describe the level of detail I get in downtown Toronto when zoomed in pretty close. The streets change from being yellow lines to looking like streets. You see the shapes of buildings, grass, etc. even parking lots. When you zoom back out, it goes back to the regular yellow lines.

This level of "detail" is only available in downtown Toronto for my city. Search for 1 Yonge St. Toronto and zoom in to see the "detail".

I see what you are talking about. That level of detail is only found in the downtown area of any city. I'm sorry, if I provided the wrong info.

My mistake. I thought that was what Pioneer referred to as "Detailed Maps". No worries, no harm done in getting the update.

At least I was able to disable the security this time around

Thanks for all your help!