ugh, finally got it working. After wiping and flashing to 0.8, I flashed 0.9 and still nada. I deleted and downloaded the a-GPS data using GPS status. Nothing. So manically started trying a bunch of stuff like this from kejar31
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http:// forum.xda-developers.com/ showthread.php?t=1022654&page=2
and changing the etc/gps.conf from north-america to us, clearing this, wiping that...all seemingly to no avail. So FINALLY I said eff it and I used GPS Status again deleted and downloaded the a-GPS data and fired GPS Status up again and decided I'm gonna let it sit outside for searching for sats for 15 mins. Came outside later and BOOM, the scope was lit up. Immediately fired up Maps, the Nav and sure enough, seconds later, It started giving turn by turn directions. Rebooted, loaded up maps again and it immediately locked. Yeesh. Guess I wasn't giving it a chance. Wonder what caused it initially...hmph. Anyhoos, thanks for the brainstorm guys! Best. Forum. ever. peoples here are great! ;p