i tried to search and couldn't find anything i'm sure there are many topics but does anybody know where to get the latest maps?

untill this moment, only illegal

And what might this illegitimate map update include, and where can i get it? Will it work directly with the iGo software, or do I have to run the TomTom Hack?

No they are just newer maps, nothing more than that.

Only Pioneer does not sell them (yet).

So the only way to get them is from a torrent or such

Ok so I am all in.

What do I look for, has anyone done this?

What kind of file should I get, any known working file names? I have an f700 btw.

You'll have to get creative on Google to find these maps and their names.

One way is to find other devices that use the same base software (i.e. Igo 8.0) and see if those devices have updated maps. If yes, then you can use that information to search for these updates maps.

Another way is to look at the naming conventions of the existing Avic maps (there is a map for each state in one of the folders) and using those names for searches

Ok so I am all in.

What do I look for, has anyone done this?

What kind of file should I get, any known working file names? I have an f700 btw.

I'm not sure, but I though I saw them as downloadables on some Hungarian site.

Try gurjon.com

(or go from there)

only use files suitable for iGo 8.0 (not 8.3)

Browse around gpsunderground. You might find some kindred spirits and some useful information regarding iGO8.

What is the exact version (date) of the maps that ship with the AVIC?

EDIT: never mind

Is this thread a joke? We've been doing this for weeks in the hacks forum. Try here.